(Tiana's POV)
Alain and I have grown very close over the course of these six months and have been contemplating whether or not to move in with each other seeing as though he's practically at my house all the time, which I absolutely love. I could argue that I'm in love with this man. Alain is perfect in every way; He's loving, kind-hearted, selfless and honest, dependable and trustworthy. I can say he was the best decision I've ever made. I am very happy.
"Tiana?"
"What is it?" I questioned, snapping out of my thoughts just as my name was called.
"This is our new model Annette." One of my assistant said. She looked at the model and went on to tell her to introduce herself.
"Présentez-vous"
"Bonjour Madame," the model greeted me before introducing herself. "mon nom est Annette, Il est si agréable de vous rencontrer"
After receiving her name I went on to ask her about her experience.
"Annette Avez-vous déjà Catwalk"
"Je n'ai jamais. Cependant, j'ai modélisé pour les marques inférieures de vêtements."
Annette tells me she has only modeled for low-end clothing brands and doesn't have any experience walking the runway.
"Debout immobile comme un photographe prendre photo de vous dans leurs vêtements pour annoncer leur marque et la marche de la piste sont à des choses différentes"
"Yes m'dame"
"Si tout ce que vous voulez faire obtenir des photos de vous prises dans des vêtements de marque, alors ce travail est pas pour vous. Mes modèles font tout Annette, êtes-vous prêt à fait tout? Sinon je vous suggère de laisser ma boutique"
"Oui madame, je veux tout faire"
"Voilà ce que je veux entendre. Venez suivez-moi chérie"
"Absolument madame"
After our discussion I decided to have Annette walk the built in runway to see if she have potential to walk with the other ladies.
As I was leading the model to the back where I had the practice runway built in, I see Alain who was pinning a piece of fabric to seam on Clara, one of my more experienced model who was standing still on the platform.
"Great job, babe!" I said walking up to him and giving him a kiss on the lips.
"So unprofessional, love." He grinned when we eased away from each other.
"And your point is..." I questioned jokingly.
"No point." Alain smiled before resuming seaming.
"Oh, que ce est que je pensais" I smiled, kissing him one last time on his forehead. "Je t'aime" I said before proceeding to the back with the new model in tow.
Once we got to the back I immediately sent her to the runway stage.
"Annette se rendre à l'étape"
"Oui, m'dame" She said as she hurried on the stage.
"Maintenant marcher!" I exclaimed just as Annette started to walk.
Almost instantly when she started to walk I notice a few mistakes. For one she wasn't taking long enough strides. She was also too stiff, and her arms wasn't relaxed enough.
"Un pied devant l'autre, Annette. Enjambées vôtre sont trop courts. Vous devez laisser la confiance briller à travers ou personne ne va vous prendre au sérieux"
"Oui, m'dame"
"Ok, arrêtez. Pourquoi êtes-vous tombantes votre tête? Votre menton est supposé être légèrement vers le bas, pas tout le chemin. Répare le!"
"Droite! Pardon" She said before fixing herself.
"Je vous remercie. Ok bien. C'est vrai garder votre bouche positionné naturellement. Ok concentrer vos yeux sure cette image sur le mur, il est destiné à vous donner raison..."
After an hour...
"Et pose! Parfait. Ok, Annette prendre une pause alors que Hélène et je converser"
"Yes ma'am."
When Annette left the room, I turned to Helene.
"So what do you think?" Helene asked as she looked on anxiously, holding a manila folder.
"Hand over her file." I said, taking the folder out of her hands and opening it. "Annette Lafontaine," I then started, leafing through the pages. As I looked through the pages I noticed just how inexperienced this young woman was. "Helene this young woman have little to no experience. She has only been modeling for a year. She has never catwalk. Now, I've hired a many of inexperienced models but, never a model this inexperienced."
"What is your decision, then?"Helene asked.
"Well what do you think?"
"Annette I believe has a lot of potential. Does she need a lot of work? Absolutely but, I believe we could work with her."
"So I should hire her?"
"I think you should hire her, yes."
I sighed.
"I'll need a day or two before I come up with my decision." I said, leafing through the file.
"Until then I'm going to have one of my more experienced models look after her. I have to meet up with my accountant and my insurance agent to discuss the financial aspects, coverage and what not, for our second boutique."
"Well you should be on your way, then."
"Alright, then. I'll see you later."
"See you later." Helene said as we hugged each other goodbye.
Once out of the door I went over to Alain and embraced him, tucking a lose lock behind his ears, before gazing into his ocean seen eyes. A gentle smile etched on each others face. Alain then, lifted my chin and planted a sweet kiss upon my lips.
"I'll see you later, beautiful. " he said.
"Coming over?" I asked, easing away from him.
"Of course." he smiled.
"Alright." I started to walk away. "I love you." I said, holding onto his hands.
"I love you too." He finished before releasing me.
I proceeded walked out the door, get in my car and drive off.
