|A L W A Y S & F O R E V E R| B O O K 1

19||P h o t o s h o o t R e a d y

Date: 8/28/15
Day of the Week: Friday
Location: Los Angeles, California
Place: Ciara's Photoshoot

Ciara
A week had passed, and It was the day of my photoshoot. I had just finished hair and makeup and was getting dressed in the first clothing piece for the shoot. After they helped me into the dress, I held onto Yoli's shoulder as the stylist helped me squeeze into the high-platform heels.

"Alright. How do these feel?" He asked.

"They're a little tight, but I can work with it. Beauty is pain, I guess." I smiled.
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"That's it, Ciara! Perfect!" The photographer yelled as he snapped the photos.

He kept snapping photos as I posed from many different angles, showing off my good side. As time went by, it was time for the next wardrobe change and new hair and makeup. I followed Yoli, Caesar, and my stylist back to the dressing room where they helped me out of the dress and tight shoes. I put on my robe and sat in the chair to get a new hairdo and a quick makeup change. Hair and makeup took about an hour and a half to do. After Caesar and Yoli finished, it was time for my second wardrobe change. I dressed in the clothes, and we made our way to the set.
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"You did a great job today, Ciara! I enjoyed shooting with you! I hope to work with you again in the future!" The photographer spoke. He held his hand out for me to shake. I smiled and took his hand into mine, giving it a firm shake.

"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you as well," I spoke sincerely.

I'm just tired and ready to go home to take a nice, hot shower. I had been up since 6 AM, and it was now 4:00 PM. I'm trying to get out of here as soon as I can. I made my way to the dressing room and sat down in the chair, sighing in relief.

"My feet are killing me." I groaned as I took off the shoes I had to wear.

"Hey! It was worth it, though! Those pictures came out flawless!" My stylist said, causing me to chuckle.

"Yeah, they did, but I need a damn foot massage after this." We both laughed.

After taking off the shoes, I began to take off the clothes from my last look. My stylist took them from me and hung them back on the rack. I grabbed my bag and took out the pair of sweats and the T-shirt I wore this morning, slipping them back on. I decided to keep my hair how it was, considering I had a party to go to later on tonight. My team was throwing me a party to celebrate me becoming the new face of Givenchy. Although I was tired and just wanted to stay home and catch up on some much-needed sleep, I appreciated the gesture wholeheartedly. I grabbed my belongings and said my goodbyes to everyone before getting ready to leave the building.

"Ciara!" I heard my name being called. My brows furrowed as I wondered who it could be. I turned around to be met by the face of Riccardo Tisci. I smiled as he walked over to me.

"Oh my gosh! Hi Riccardo! I didn't think we'd be meeting!" I was beyond excited. Shocking was an understatement.

"Hello Ciara! You are much more beautiful in person!" I was at a loss for words.

"You did a wonderful job on set today! I expected nothing less of you! I'm glad I chose you to be the face of the brand!" He held his hand out and I shook it, clasping my hands together like a schoolgirl afterwards. I was astonished by his presence.

"T-thank you! I didn't even realize you were on set. I didn't expect you to be here." He smiled and nodded.

"Of course, I was on set. I didn't want to miss the opportunity of meeting the Ciara." We both chuckled.