Beautifully Damned

fourteen: ice

                this is what you came for by rihanna

Imogen.

I woke up to the sound of silence and the air that filled my Paris suite. I went to the bathroom to tend to myself, I picked up my phone and texted Yasmin, telling her I was getting ready for the meeting, as I brushed my teeth. I pressed the play and Childish Gambino's 'Redbone' played on my speaker.

I walked into the shower letting my playlist run its course as I washed my hair. It wasn't a small job but I ran my hands through my tight curls, rinsing out the shampoo. Still regaining mobility in my legs, I walked out the shower with a towel wrapped around my hair and body.

I lathered my hair with leave in conditioner, oiling my scalp on the process and slicked it back into a ponytail and locked it in with gel. I did my edges and diffused my ponytail. I got my oils and nourished my body, noticing my dark red marks fading.

I walked into the closet and decided to go for something a little more casual today, throwing on blue high waisted skinny jeans with white cut out crop top, pairing it with my heeled white knee boots.

Yasmin texted me,

"I'm headed to the lobby, hurry up, don't over do it for soon to be Mr. Louis"

I rolled my eyes and grabbed my Dior bag and sunglasses. I headed down to the elevator and blushed at the fact that I would see Maxime again since our encounter just 3 days ago. I was starting to catch feelings, but mushed it down. I didn't want to get too attached.
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We arrived at the building, met with the other models in a separate car. Yasmin texted away to who I assumed was Antoinette. I looked out the window.

"Babe you ready, we're here" Yasmin called out

"Yea, let's do it" I said slipping my sunglasses on before grabbing the hand of our driver from outside the SUV.

We checked in with the front desk and Camille met up with us to escort us upstairs. She led us to a different room than last time. I sat down anxious that the man who kissed every inch of my body would come trailing in at any second. I was wrong.

A different woman walked in, staring the meeting. I was taken back but fixed my posture as I listened to what she said.

"Maxime won't be joining us today, seeing as he had...business to attend to" She remarked, causing me to zone out and miss her introduction

The meeting went by pretty fast, basically explaining the details of the brand and the vision for the show next Saturday. Henri, Missy and Genevieve all stayed back for follow up questions. Yasmin, Zoey, Felix and I walked out, comparing notes and our looks for the show.

"I'll catch up with you guys, I have to use the bathroom" I said, turning to walk the other direction

I walked until I found a bathroom, going inside to touch up myself. I wet my hands and slicked my hair back. I set my bag on top of the counter and pulled out my lipstick, retouching the scarlet red color on me. I washed my hands and pressed my palms to my cheeks and forehead, to calm myself.

I grabbed a paper towel, using it to open the door, proceeding to throw it away. I walked fixing my shirt on myself until I looked up to see Maxime typing on his phone with an intense stare. He double took at me before walking past me. I scoffed at his gesture, I turned around.

"You're joking right?" I called out

"I'm sorry?" He turned to face me

"You're gonna act like you don't know me?" I asked