The Model Couple

🌻 Chapter 6

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I'm standing in the line of girls waiting to be paired up with a male model. I still have dread in my heart and it doesn't help that Alexis is standing next to me. She is wearing a grey silk blouse and short black shorts with gold jewelry accents. She looks fresh, like the heat doesn't bother her at all. I'm sweaty and tired, my ponytail is sagging and I doubt I have any lipstick left. I'm sure the contrast between us will make excellent television.

Before they start filming, Rhiannon makes an announcement. "Chris will read off the partners. You will each come up here in front of this camera, stand together then you will move here." She motions to a line we will all move to once we have our partner. "At the end we have some announcements before you are sent for dinner. Everyone got it?" Affirmative murmurs are heard.

Chris watches for his cue then starts in with his gameshow voice. "Well, the tallies are in and you are about to be paired up with another model. You should know that these pairings will change from time to time, so don't get too comfortable! Are you ready?" We cheer and you can almost hear our nervousness.

I look across at the men and Hayden flashes me a smile. What a sweetie. Maybe I'll get him.

"Alright, our first partners both attempted and failed to solve room number one." Gosh, to not solve the easiest room. I force myself not to cringe. Thrash starts to move before Chris even calls his name. "Thrash and Fiona!" They both walk up to the front and smile at the camera then move to their spot.

"Both attempts at room two were successful!" I don't even look up at Paolo. "Paolo and Draven!" I refuse to look up, the grass under my feet is really interesting at this moment.

Chris pairs up a few more while I am looking down, avoiding any possible eye contact with Paolo.

"CUT!" It's Stacy. "We need you all to have your attention on Chris." I quickly look up in compliance. Stacy gives me a little smile. "ACTION!" I think she would like to be filming a movie. This cannot possibly be the right direction for a reality show.

"Room six was solved by the female contestant and almost solved by the male. The pair is Hayden and Ellie!" I smile big at the two of them and clap a little. The nicest girl and the nicest boy. Hayden gives Ellie an enthusiastic smile and they go up to the camera together before moving to their spot.

"Room seven was not solved by the male contestant and he is paired with the female who didn't solve room eight. In fact the female from room eight didn't even solve one of the puzzles. It is Marco and Chrissy!" Oh, that is the other Italian they were talking about yesterday. He has light brown short hair and dark eyes and skin. I forgot about him.

Scott, Mr. Football star, chuckles at Chrissy as she walks in front of him. I give him a little frown for being rude. Ok, so she isn't good at puzzles Buddy, no need to laugh at her. To be clear, I have no idea if Scott plays football. He just looks like a clean cut college quarterback to me.

"So the female who solved seven and the male that almost solved eight are... Ralph and Samantha!" There is an ear piercing squeal. Samantha is bouncing up and down. She runs to Ralph and throws herself around him. See? I knew Samantha liked Ralph. He has to be fifteen or more years older than her, but I will admit they do look good together. He looks like a man that could appreciate her pretty curves and long Beach waved hair.

"We are down to the last two pairs."

What the heck? How did I not notice this? Alexis and I are the only two standing on the girl side. Scott and Ryland are the only two guys remaining. They are the best looking guys here. Nervousness overtakes my body. One of them will be stuck with me. I close my eyes and wish I was somewhere else.