bodyguard

1. Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Being in my industry or doing what I do for a living requires a lot. Including bodyguards, I've had a lot over the past three years. Some just wanted to be close to Penelope Edwards aka me. Now I'm guessing you want to know what I do. I'm a model. I've modeled for the top designers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Victoria's Secret, etc.

As I sit here in this room doing interviews for a new bodyguard because my last one tried to steal from my home which was creepy. But right now I only like one guy and no not just because of his looks not that I was paying attention.
"All right I've seen enough," I said to my manager Harry.
"Alright boys y'all can all come back for choosing," he says to all the men or as he said 'boys'. They all walk-in looking more nervous than ever.
"Thank you all for coming but unfortunately I can only pick one of you," I say trying to be nice even though I only liked one guy that showed up.
"Luke Harrison you got the job," I tell the man standing in front of me. He looks shocked for a minute then snaps out of it kinda like he flipped a switch in his body.
"Thank you, Ms. Edwards," the handsome man says and shakes my hand.
"If you could all grab your things and leave that would be appreciated," Harry says to the men.

"If you don't mind Mr. Harrison would you start today? I have a show I have a get to and no one to assist me" I ask.
"That would be amazing and please call me Luke," he said somewhat laughing at me.
"Are you sure?" I ask. Doesn't seem very professional. But maybe he's just friendly or it was the way he was raised.
"yes, I insist," Luke says with a big smile.
"Alright then let's head out," I say using my head to point to the door.

As we walk to the door and down the hall of the hotel I can feel his eyes on me but I try to ignore the feeling. As we exit the door flashing lights and shouting is all I see and hear. Paparazzi of course.
"Are you ready to get used to this Luke?" I ask him laughing a bit.
"Do you deal with this on a regular basis?" he asks
"Every day and night," I say. He looks at me with curiosity written all over his face.
We finally reach the car and head to the show. As we drive to the show it's quiet but not awkward which I'm thankful for. When we arrive at the show there's more paparazzi than ever. I guess because it's the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show.
"Here" the driver says.
We make it in the building of course having to push through paparazzi. I head to the dressing room and get into my first outfit of the night. As I wait for them to call my name I peek out at the crowd there's a lot of people. Well known celebrities and agencies.
"Penelope" I hear the stage worker shout. I run to the stage and walk through the curtain. "Are you ready?" the worker asks me. "No, but yes" is my response.

As the lights hit me I get a little stage fright. Which doesn't happen often. After walking halfway down the stage the fright goes away.
I make it off stage and some models hug me and tell me I did a great job. After what feels like hours and about two more walks the show is finally over.
"I want a cheeseburger," I say telling Luke.
"Can you eat those?" he asked
"Well yeah. It's my body I can do what I want." I tell him kinda confused. "Well I didn't think models liked that kind of food," he says
"judging a book by its cover I see" I say with a laugh.
"No, not at all. Let's go get you a burger" he said.

We make it to the car and drive off to Burger King.
"What would you like" Luke asks from the driver's seat.
"The biggest burger I can get" I say giggling at him. He nods his head with a smile. As he orders our food I start to realize he's not like all my other bodyguards. Anyone else would never take me to get food after a job they would just want to go home. When I get my food I eat it in minutes. "Have you eaten all day?" Luke asks.
I look at him with food on my face.
"No. I can't be bloated" I said. His face drops like he's disappointed or something.
"Well, I think that's bullshit. You're perfect" he says.
I can feel my cheeks getting red so I hide my face.
"I'm far from perfect but thank you" I say with a smile.
"Oh really how's that so?" he questions.
"I guess you'll have too find out" I chuckle.

Authors Note:
Hey guys!! This is my first book and chapter so I hope you guys enjoy it! Chapter two is coming soon.