The Saint & The Sinner

CHAPTER 22

Armani

     I sat up and stretched as my alarm went off. I silenced it with the "dismiss" button. I ran my hands through my thick curly hair, and down my body trying to adjust to the morning. I yawned and got off the bed entering the bathroom. I took care of all my hygiene and exited the room in my pink towel to search for something to wear. I wanted cute but simple, so I chose to wear my gray fitted dress, that hugged every curve u had, a blue denim jeans jacket with little decorations on it, my black chocker, and my gray high top Vans. My last addition was a light beat to the face. I don't really wear make up, but I wanted to wear it today.
     "You ready ?" DeAngelo entered the room as I was examine myself in the full body mirror.
     "Damn !" He said under his breath. I smiled and nodded.
     "I'ma drive us to school. It makes no sense for us both to drive when we going to the same place." I shrugged and patted his chest.
     "Fine with me. I'll be downstairs​." I jogged down the stairs with my cheer bag and book bag.

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     We pulled up into the parking lot and eyes were on us. I just looked them over and hopped out the car. I looked back at him and he winked.
     "Can I have a kiss before you go about your day ?" I nodded and walked over to the driver side of the car. He leaned down, and I still had to stand on my tippy toes. My lips were covered with lipstick and lipgloss, but he kissed me anyways. His lips were so plump and full, smooth and gentle, wet and luscious.
     As we parted, I laughed at the lipstick and lipgloss that covered his mouth. I used my thumb to wipe it off, and pecked his lips one last time.
     "See you later today." He nodded, and I walked into the school gates. Malaysia was already by the lockers....I wonder why does she always get here so early. I hugged her and she gave me a kiss on the cheek.
     "Hey girly." We walked arm in arm to the benches.
     "Nothing much, I just got this modeling thing happening." She playfully pushed me.
     "Modeling ! That's your dream career." She was more excited than I was.
     "I know. I had this idea that I would introduce you to him also. He'll love you. Besides, he's looking for new faces."
     "Modeling really isn't me Mani." Rolling my eyes, I ignored her stupid reply.
     "I'm leaving early today to meet him, and your coming." I demanded not taking no for an answer.
     "Does Dee know ?" I nodded.
     "I told him a little about it. He thinks it's cool though. I also took a little time thinking about it." I stated unlocking my phone.
     "Thinking about what?" We both looked up to see Maurice.
     "Nothing at all." I stated coldly.
     "Look who woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Why so negative this morning ?" He asked sitting beside me.
     "I didn't mean to come off rude or anything, but you should be in everyone's business." He nodded understanding.
     "I admit I was wrong, but was I wrong for asking ?" I shrugged not really knowing.
     "It's B Block today so if you need help knowing where to go, you can follow me again." I stated standing up once the homeroom bell rang.
     "You make me sound like a lost puppy following you home." I laughed and he joined in.
     "Do you need help or not ?" He licked his lips smirking, and nodded.
     "Well alright then fella. Follow me."  I walked into homeroom with Malaysia and Maurice, when I noticed DeAngelo was already seated with Kai and Charles.
     "Hey Kai, you alright ? I heard about your asthma attack the other day." He nodded hugging me.
     "Yeah I'm good thanks." I nodded.
     "Introduce me to your friend Armani." DeAngelo stated mugging us both. He must of seen us outside on the benches talking.
     "Maurice this is DeAngelo-"
     "Her man." DeAngelo stated cutting me off. I rolled my eyes continuing.
      "And this is Charles and Kai." The both threw their heads up, and I sat down after Maurice sat down. I saw DeAngelo mugging him and I threw my head up at him. What's his damn problem? I thought to myself. The whole period I kept my attention on DeAngelo and talked to him, to keep his mind off Maurice and whatever his problem was.

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     It was around 11:35 a.m and I had to be at the modeling place at 12. It was now lunch and Maurice went his own way. I let Dee know I was leaving and Malaysia was with me. He told me he was gonna go home late, so he gave me to key to his house. It felt good to have it. We got inside Malaysia's Kia Soul, and Google mapped our way to the modeling place. It wasn't far at all, because we arrived there at 11:57. We walked inside together, and told the receptionist who looked us up and down, we were here for Mr. Elba. She gave us his location and before we left her desk Malaysia blew her a kiss and slid her a dollar for her service. I laughed, and we strutted our way through the long hall to his office.
     Knocking 3 times, the door opened and his tall chocolate behind appeared behind it. I smiled and stuck my hand out, accepting it he guided us into his office.
     "Good afternoon ladies. I assume she's your sister." He guessed.
     "Best friend, but sister is also correct." We laughed and he nodded.
     "Your name ?" He asked Malaysia.
     "Malaysia. You are Mr. Elba ?" She asked extending her hand.
     "The one and only." We laughed and processed with this little meeting.
     "As you may know Armani there will be charges made. You do have to pay monthly for this modeling class, but you get paid triple every month. Now the classes are $100, and your monthly pay is $350. It's​ not easy and it's not hard. It's a lot of pressure, but also a lot of fun. We are sponsored by a lot of companies, so most of the modeling we do is for them, and other times we model for our own company." I nodded listening to every word that escaped his mouth.
     "Now today you'll do a few poses and things just to give you a little feel of what it's like on the daily basis." I nodded.
     "Would you like to participate too?" He asked guiding his attention to Malaysia.
     "I'll try it out for today. Modeling really isn't my thing." He nodded.
     "Well what is your thing?"
     "Sports." He nodded and shrugged.
     "Well everyone has their own "thing" don't they?" We nodded. "Well let's head out and get started.