𝓶𝔂 𝓶𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓵 𝓔𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝔂𝓼𝓸𝓷 [ ＳＬＯＷ ＵＰＤＡＴＥＳ ]

02

my alarm woke me up this morning, i deflated the air bed, i was so busy yesterday i didn't even have time to set up my own bed, half of my stuff were yet to be delivered so i had to use the other half which were toiletries, makeup, clothes and cups. i walked to the bathroom showered then laid out clothes on the marble floor. since this was a Calvin Klein interview i didn't know what to wear, something revealing would seem like i was too desperate which i wasn't, not as much. something basic would look like i don't care weather i got the damn job or not and something too business like would look like, i'm too serious? instead i decided to go with something revealing, something inside me told me to wear it so i did. after curling my hair my timer went off again, it was time to go.

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i paid the cab driver and he yelled "Have a good day, pretty lady." I walked towards the the tall building, as i looked at the structure i was completely taken away, the model on display looked young, his hair was all tossed to one side as he clutched his denim jacket with his palm, but what i was shocked about the most was, in a matter of seconds, that could be me up there soon.

I walked through the cold empty quiet building, my sneakers squeaked against the white floor, i could tell the lady at the front desk wasn't happy at all by the way she glared at me as if i was a fly in the building, buzzing beside her ear. i tried my best to quieten the noise but it only seemed to get worse, i guess they clean the floor everyday here.

"Can i help you?" she said as soon as i reached the front, her tone wasn't friendly at all. "y-yes, i'm here for the interview as the new model-" she cut me off, rolling her eyes, before saying "you're meant to give me you're name." she looked at me up and down, her top lip rose up " Elise, Bennit." i said and she punched at her keyboard, "Yeah, he'll be down in a few. sit over there," she demanded using her pen to indicate where she wanted me to sit, i thanked her sitting down. i took the time to observe her, i was quite surprised she wasn't one of the models herself, her blonde hair was bright, she had piercing baby blue eyes and was wearing the least amount of make up, her lips where the take away though, they were so plump and in place and the red was placed perfectly on her cupids.

her office phone rang, she stayed silent for a while before placing it down again and saying, "He'll see you now." she shot me another glare, too bad she had attitude. i gave her a confused look and she rolled her eyes, "go up the elevator, press the fourth floor, then take a right and knock on the door." she didn't even look at me, i gave her one last thank you before walking to the crystal clear elevator, entering it and pressing the fourth floor. in a matter of seconds, the elevator was at the second floor and i stepped out.

My heart was beating out of my chest as i turned right, looking at the huge oak door i walked closer, knocking on it before hearing a muffled "come in," I did as instructed before hearing an 'Ahh,' escape his lips. "You must be Elise," He stretched his hand out and i gripped it shaking it. "Oh, excuse my manners, take a seat." He said and i sat on the comfortable leather chair.

"So, I've checked out your resume and it says you've had experience with modeling?" He began to speak after a little time of silence "Yes, sir, i started when i was about fifteen, it's been my dream-" i shut my mouth when i realized i was boasting "it's alright, keep going." he said and smiled "Well, it's been my dream ever since i was three," I said tucking my hair behind my ear.

"I'm glad to hear, this interview won't be all bout me and you talking, today you've got the chance to really show me what you've got, really stand out from all these other women who want this job." he said "I'll do my best." I said "I'm sure you will, I've got a good feeling about you, kid." he stood up opening the door, wide and i followed.

"So, today, i'll be showing you around for a few, then i'll take you to the photo shoot, you'll be doing today. any questions?" He asked and i nodded "where do these photos go?" "there's no need to worry too much, all we do is we separate them into two categories, male and female. we lay them out on a big table and pick the ones that we feel stand out. anymore questions?" he asked and i stayed silent "Let's begin."

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"And that's all, now photo shoot time. don't worry, you'll have your own camera man when you join the Business." i liked the way he was talking, he was talking as if i'd already got in, he said he had a good feeling about me and that's all that mattered, right?

He then introduces me to my Camera man for today, Bryant, his hair was black, his eyes were green and he was tanned, there wasn't much to say about him.

"So, Bryant will take you to the room then you'll be shooting in there, good luck, kiddo." Was all he said before walking back to his office.

Bryant took me to a cream colored room. "Ready?" He asked and I let out a small yes before posing. the camera lights were bright, i tried my best to not squint. "Hey, how about some with your back turned but your head looking back at me, I did as he said, looking back, trying my best not to loose my balance as i lifted my right leg up. he let out a few "Perfect," and loud "Yes" 's before he was finished, he looked through his camera before smiling and looking back at me "These one's are the best one's for sure," he said "Thank you." I smiled. "Who've you took apictures of?" I was so eager to hear all of the names but he only said a few "Ethan, Justin, Grayson." He said and then that's when a tall boy that looked recognizable walked through the door. that's when it hit me, he was the model on the front of the building "Ethan!" Bryant yelled before fist bumping him Ethan looked at me then smirked. "Who's this?" he asked looking at me still my heart was beating, fast. "This could be our new female model, she's pretty amazing." "and hot," Ethan said then Bryant laughed "Oh, Sorry, you can go." I sighed with relief before grabbing my backpack and scurrying out of the building i let out a loud breath. "That went well," i said.

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