Touch Of Solicitude

VEINTIUNO

Making my way to the studio as a model felt strange when I walked as the editor in chief, "Changing models," My eyes widened as I saw Elias Salazar, "Are you sure about this decision?" His voice echoed.

This must be the reason why they rejected Luigi because the initial model was there. In the end, even threatening and complaining did not help him. The man could stand by and look at us since our invited model Elias Salazar is the trending model of the season.

"Mister Salazar," It was Lina who first spoke, "Yes, first of all, the model you picked doesn't have any exprience do you know-" He stopped midway when I showed up behind Lina.

"Forgive me, I may be the Editor in cheif but I guess I am not cut out stuffs like this," I turned around, but before I could leave, I felt a hand holding me, it was the model, "Well, we can work this out," He cleared his throat, composing himself.

"Your company's stylist must be good to transform a normal girl into someone looking as if they walked through runways," My mind could not process what he said, whether it was a compliment or an insult, "We'll look good in front of the camera, just trust me," Walking in front of the camera, I had my head lowered.

"Models, come in," The director announced; everyone had their mouth left hanging wide open; I heard gasps all over the place. Do I look that bad? The man walking in front of me suddenly stopped walking, making me bump in his back, "Miss Kim," He leaned closer, whispering in my ear.

"You should look confident and smile, because right now, you are the most beautiful person in the whole world right now," I stood stunned, "You'll stand out in the camera, I assure you," He stepped back and tapped my shoulder.

Elias extended his hand, guiding me to the couch. I do not have time to worry about these things. I have to do my job first. I laid flat on the couch, resting my head on the model's lap. The photographer took several pictures and moved on to the next pose.

The man wrapped his hand around my waist, bringing us together; I placed my hands on his chest and looked subtly at him. After that, he released me and held my chin, inching closer to one another, staring at each other's orbs.

"That's a great pose," The director praised, "Miss Kim look deeply at Elias," The photographer added; we both continued to look at each other. I must look awkward in all of these poses. I never did these; never did I imagine that I would do it one day.

However, with Elias' guidance and constant reassurance, the atmosphere between us changed; he faintly brushed his hands on places that I was stiff, gently correcting my posture. Knowing that this man has years of experience in the industry, he quickly noticed what position I was feeling awkward.

On the other hand, Luigi, who stood beside the staff, had his hand crossed, looking at me with a faint smile on his face as if he was proud and bitter. I could feel my stomach churning because of the weird feeling I kept as I continued to look at him.

Hours passed, we were finally over, "Thank you so much that you still trusted us, Mister Salazar," Lina repeatedly bowed in front of the model, "This issue will definetely get tons of sales and feedback. Mister Salazar and Miss Kim shined in front of the camera." She clasped her hand together, looking at us promising.

"I agree, you must be lying, Miss KIm when you said that you have no experience at modeling and this is your first photoshoot. After all, you killed all of it," The photographer walked our way, clapping, "What?" I embarrassingly averted my gaze.

I saw Luigi talking to the stylist and the director; they must know each other. The man was laughing at every statement they made. He is not the type to easily entertain someone; this man must like them.

To think that after a makeover would make me look like a decent person. "Oh, by the way, why did you show up here, Mister Salazar, I thought you don't want to model anymore because of the Fashion week," He clicked his tongue, "It's just that-" He walked towards me, placing his hand over my shoulder.

"I am too good to be at those runway, I found my purpose here, moreover, I had a partner that blew everyone's faces off, do you agree, Miss Kim," He glanced at me with a delighted expression, "Y- Yes," I stuttered.

Shaking things off my head, Luigi soon came forward, grabbing my hand, "Now, if you'll excuse us," Before Lina could intervene between us, Luigi dragged me off with him, "Hey, Luigi, slow down,"

I could still hear Lina's voice shouting for my name; this man is unstoppable, "You're done with your work right, this time give me your time," He let me go when we arrived in the parking lot, "Hop in," I sighed.

"My dress, I should return this, everything that I'm wearing right now should be returned to the sponsors, I do not have that much money for all the things that I am wearing right now," I complained, "If I break or lost these it will cost me a fortune, just let me change, let me remove my make up and change into comfortable clothes," I added.

"If you have a prior appointment, I can catch up to you," He took a deep breath, "I buy all of those, now don't worry and just get inside, please, Sunny," You can see a hint of desperation in his eyes.

"I have my car-" He shook his head, interrupting me from talking, "I'll call someone to take it home, for now, get in the car," I had no choice but to enter the car, as the man went to the other side.