The weeks went by, and Kuea's routine remained the same - school, special classes with Jony, and studying late into the night. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of expectations, with no escape in sight.
But then, one day (Sunday), a surprise visit from Lian's mom, Lilly, broke the monotony. She arrived at Kuea's house, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Kuea, darling! I need you for a photo shoot today!" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm.
Kuea's heart skipped a beat. He had modeled for Lilly's fashion designs before, and it was always a welcome break from his academic pressures.
"Today?" Kuea asked, trying to contain his excitement.
"Yes, today!" Lilly replied, already ushering him out the door. "We have a new collection to showcase, and I need my favorite model to bring it to life."
Kuea couldn't help but smile as he followed Lilly to her car. For a few hours, at least, he could forget about his studies and lose himself in the world of fashion. And with Lilly's guidance, he knew he could be himself, without fear of judgment.
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(In Studio)
The photoshoot took place in a trendy studio, with Lilly's team bustling around, setting up lights and backdrops.
Kuea changed into the first outfit, a sleek black ensemble, and struck a pose in front of the camera.
Lian, assisting his mom, teased Kuea good-naturedly. "Wow, Kuea, you're a superstar! I'm surprised you didn't bring your autograph book." Kuea rolled his eyes, smiling. "Shut up, hia."
Lilly chuckled. "Okay, okay, let's focus. Kuea, give me a smoldering look." Kuea obliged, his eyes locking onto the camera lens.
Lian whispered, his voice filled with wonder, "You know, Kuea, you're so beautiful in front of the camera. It's like the lights were made for you." Kuea blushed, looking away, unaware of the depth of Lian's gaze.
Lilly, observing the exchange, noticed the love in Lian's eyes, a look that went beyond brotherly affection. She smiled lightly, recognizing the unspoken emotions, and remained silent, knowing her son's heart.
Kuea, still oblivious, replied, "Shut up, hia. It's just a photoshoot."
Lian's eyes lingered on Kuea, his expression softening, as he replied, "Just a photoshoot, but you're shining like a star, Kuea."
Lilly's eyes met Lian's, and she nodded, acknowledging the love she saw there. She turned back to the camera, her expression warm and encouraging, as she guided Kuea through the next pose.
After the photoshoot, Lian, Kuea, and Lilly headed to a cozy restaurant for lunch. As they slid into a booth, Lian exclaimed, "I'm starving! Let's order everything on the menu!"
Kuea laughed. "You're crazy, hia!"
Lilly chuckled. "Well, maybe not everything, but let's definitely get some of their famous pasta dishes."
After some time, Lilly asked, "So, Kuea, what do you want to do after lunch? Do you want to go shopping or see a movie?"
Kuea thought for a moment. "Hmm, I don't know, mom. What do you think, hia?"
Lian grinned mischievously. "Oh, I think we should go to the arcade and play some games. I can finally beat Kuea at video games."
Kuea laughed. "No way, hia. I'm the champion."
Lilly smiled. "Well, why don't we do both? We can go to the arcade for a bit and then catch a movie."
Lian exclaimed, "Yes! That sounds like a perfect day, Ma."
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My Dear Annabelle
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