Model, millionaire, Karlie Cora had done everything she needed to do in order to get in the position she wanted to be in, one of the top models in the world. But she walks into the wrong alleyway and now, the most powerful Mafia man is protecting he...
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I'm being extra clingy. I know I am but I don't like being away from Jaxon after having sex with him and now that he's discovered something new, I crave his hold more than normal.
But with us back stage and everyone rushing to get me ready, it's hard for him to touch me without being in someone's way.
So instead of him holding me, he's standing against the wall and looking at me with knowing eyes as I stare at him through my mirror.
Journey isn't back her because instead of doing what she's paid to do, she's talking to Kane. I don't like him, I don't remember a time I did like him.
I know Journey is my friend but when it comes to times like this, I need my manager. She's supposed to be going over the order we're going in and what I'll be doing afterwards.
I haven't even talked to her since we talked about the whole Jaxon and Chelsea situation on CNN but that was a while ago.
Not to mention, my management team isn't happy with me because instead of going through the plan and winning Miss America, I'm ending my modeling career. I guess she isn't too happy with me either.
"Stop, Karlie." Jaxon say sternly.
"I'm not doing anything." I say innocently.
"Karlie." He deadpans.
I shrug before holding out my hand until his hand is in mine. I pull him until he's in front of me. He crouches in front of me, making me look down at him slightly. How is he still so tall?
"What is it, baby?" He asks, rubbing my thighs.
"I'm aggravated." I tell him the truth, cupping his cheek.
"Why?"
"I don't want to do this, Jaxon. I understand that I'm popular in the modeling industry but with the outfit they chose, if one of my stocks slide down, everyone will see my thighs." I rant, nearly tearing up at the thought.
They chose a black bedazzled underwear with a matching top, black angel wings and black stockings.
I've never been insecure about my body, well not like this, and I'm still not when I'm around Jaxon and Logan but these cuts are depriving everything out of me. I've never been so self conscious about anything more.
"There isn't anything wrong with that, you were in an accident. It isn't your fault." He says sternly, keeping up my lie about the car crash.
"I know, it's just-"
"Karlie, listen to me." He cuts me off. "You are the most beautiful, kind, smart person there is and if I see one nasty look on someone's face, I will hunt them down but until then, all you need to worry about is how sexy you look when you walk and then we can go home." He tell me, making me keep eye contact with him.
"Not to mention but I'll be watching you and Logan will be cheering you on." He says with a roll of his eyes, making me laugh slightly.
"Thank you, sweetheart." I say softly, puckering my lips until he meets them with his own. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I shake my hands to get the nerves out.
It just hit me that this is my last walk. No more rushing to get to places or changing. No more screaming crowds. I'll be history in a book.
"Alright, Karlie. Get ready." The person backstage, smiles sadly.
"3, 2, 1."
I smile as I walk, turning my head and waving as people scream and some are crying. The main reason I modeled was to help others, I've always held a positive influence on people.
My eyes instantly water when I see the large amount of people crying. Everyone I've grown to love has became my family in the past four years.
I push through my emotions, stopping at the end of the stage. I laugh when I see Logan jumping up and down, pointing and yelling before I see Jaxon and my heart stops.
He's standing with a proud smile as he claps with everyone. And if it's possible, I fall more in love with him. And I know, I can count on him for anything.
My eyes water once more as I hold my hands to my chest, bowing my head before turning on my heels and walking back.
I have a watery smile on my face as I see old videos of my runway walks and a large video with the words 'Thank you, Karlie Cora!'.
I'm nearly bawling by the time I get back to my dressing room. My makeup artist and the people who do my hair immediately wraps around me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I'm so proud of you, baby." Jaxon mumbles in my ear as I stay tucked into his side.
I told everyone goodbye then Jaxon, Logan, Kane, Journey, and I went to a restaurant. Where we are all talking and laughing.
"You're gonna make me cry again." I chuckle, putting a finger under my eye as they tear up again.
"Alright, alright but seriously. Good job, Karlie. I would be no where without you and I'm honored to be called your friend. I know I can speak for the whole table when I say how happy we are for you." Journey talks loudly, gaining a few people's attention from other tables but I don't let it bother me.
"Hell yeah!" Logan claps, making me laugh.
Surrounded by people who loves me has made this night so much better but if they keep saying sappy things, I'll never stop crying.
"How come I've never been allowed at these shows? The models were hot and-"
"Out of your league." I cut him off, laughing at his pout.
"Damn, rip my heart out why don't you." He mumbles before sitting up higher. "I'll let you know a few of them came up to me while we were waiting for you." He says confidently.
"How many?" I deadpan.
"One but that's besides the point!"
"I think that was someone from backstage." Jaxon whispers in my ear, making me chuckle and turn towards him as he smiles down at me.
The way that he's looking at me right now is so intense that I forget about the people in front of us, behind and beside us. I just see him.
"So what are you going to do now?" He asks, glancing at my lips before going back to my eyes.
"I don't know, I'll probably follow you around. Be your own little assistant." I joke but I'm being serious.
"If you're going to be my assistant, I'm going to have a very hard time focusing on my work. I'd be too busy thinking about bending you over my desk." He says lowly as his hand that rests on my back plays with my hair.
"It was only a matter of time before that happens." I whisper, looking at his lips as he licks them.
I lean up to kiss him as his hand moves to the back of my head, gripping my hair while we get lost into each other.
Today was extremely emotional and successful. I don't even know what I'm going to so with myself, let alone what I'm going to do tomorrow.
It's sad but it's time to move onto a new chapter.
