Teased By The Billionaire

Race 24

As soon as I woke up, I heard my phone ringing. I assumed that Easton had already gotten up to make breakfast. I reached over to my bedside table to grab my phone. It was Danny calling, so I answered the call in a sleepy voice.

"Hello, Danny?" I answered the call.

"Red, where are you?!" he exclaimed. "You're late for your photo shoot, and the director has been looking for you. You have only 30 minutes before it starts."

I closed my eyes and rubbed my forehead in frustration. Suddenly, I cursed under my breath as I realized I had forgotten about my scheduled photo shoot.

"What time is it, Danny?"

"It's nine-thirty, Red!" he replied, feeling uneasy about the situation.

"Okay, I understand. I will get dressed and head there." I stand up from the bed and proceed to my closet.

"Hurry up, it's embarrassing. You're always late, Red. Please be quick!" I roll my eyes and begin to search for something to wear.

"Here you go, Danny. I am getting dressed."

"Don't take a shower and skip the make-up."

I just wore black skinny jeans and a white T-shirt.

"Danny, you're being way too loud. Call you back when I arrive," I asserted firmly and hung up before he could respond.

I tied my hair in a bun left the room and went downstairs, Fortunately, everything I needed for my shoots was always ready and stored in my car.

I immediately headed to the kitchen, searching for Easton. However, I didn't find him. Instead, I stumbled upon a wrapped ham sandwich lying on the counter, which he must have left behind. It looks like he left early while I was still asleep. Without hesitation, I grabbed the sandwich he had prepared and noticed a note attached to it.

'I apologize, but this is all I could manage for breakfast. I have to leave early for a business trip to Italy. I'll contact you once I'm there. Take care and I love you.'

That's what was written on the notepad.

With a smile on my face, I confidently placed the sandwich in my bag and proceeded to make my way to the ground floor.

As soon as I reached the venue, I gave Danny a call and he promptly made his way out of the building upon my arrival and proper parking of my car.

"Sorry Danny, I forgot about the shoot today." As I stepped out of the car.

He went to the front of my car to retrieve the items needed for my photoshoot.

"Oh, Red. What did you do last night why are you late today?"

I forced a smile, feeling quite unsure of what to say to him. "Easton and I bonded last night just before he left for Italy," I stated firmly, masking my lie with a confident tone.

My reasoning prevailed, so we swiftly made our way into the venue to get me ready for the photo shoot. Luckily, the director was in a great mood and granted me ample time to dress up and prepare.

After finishing the shoot, I immediately texted Easton to update him. However, I haven't received any text or call back from him yet. Maybe he's still traveling.

Danny efficiently helped me organize my belongings and promptly returned to my car.

"Are you sure you won't join them for lunch?" Danny asked me while placing a duffel bag on the hood of my car.

"I have to go to the mall to find something to wear for our family dinner later, and I plan on having lunch there too. If you want, you can join them as my proxy, Danny." I explained.