Contractual Obligations: Closing The Deal *B2*

Chapter 8! :{

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Michael drew up the plans, tossed them
around in his mind, and then started over. He had ideas, but to make those ideas work he'd need capital, a business loan, space and so much more. The idea of working for somebody else had no little appeal.

He'd been raised by an entrepreneur and was certain be his own boss. He could rebuild, maybe take over where the companies failed. Or maybe grow a new company, start from the ground up. He'd make this work. he'd find a way. There was no question in his mind.

He had a new future to plan for.

Natalie did not except the phone call. It was a complete surprise. How could she have known? All the media attention, all the pictures splashed across the papers through the start of the trial, and as each new revelation came out...She couldnt have known. she grew used to ignoring the cameras as they flashed at the two of them. Michael's father had it worse, and every other day an image of him or James was plastered with gossipy headlines. It was a slow news times, so the latest scandal kept all the local pages busy.

Natalie had not spoken to Victoria since - well, since she ran into her at the pharmacy the day she had bought the pregnancy test. The Truth was there wasn't any work for her in ages, so after a while, she just stopped calling. She had some money left, but barely any from the first payment or two from the contract. Her money was close to drying up, and then there would be nothing. Maybe she could waitress or get a job at a clothing store to tide her over.

she scowled at the thought.

" Natalie, darling, its great to hear your voice."

" Victoria? Whats going on?"

" Im glad i could reach you. I have had an interesting client get in contact with me. They went through the trouble of trackingyou down, and saw that you're listed with my agency. They'd like to offer you a job."

" What ?"

"A Job, darling. You remember, tha modelling thing you do."

" Did," she sighed. "Its not like i've been getting work."

" Well, i've got great news for you. If your interested, I've got a nice fat contract with your name on it."

Natalie Cringed at the word contract. A contract is what got her into this mess in the first place. " I dont know," she said, feeling defeated before hearing any of the details.

"Just let me fill you in, and then you can decide. Don't make any decisions until you hear more."

" Right, go ahead."

" Its a German company. They want you to be the face of their watch line."

" What?"

" Yes." Her voice was overly enthusiastic. " Someone from their company branch over here has been seeing your face plastered in the paper, and thought you had the perfect look. They're offering big money. This is a great contract."

" Watches?"

" Yes, the outrageous watch line will be debuting bold new colour schemes in flexible rubber type bands, but the watch itself will be high in caliber. We're talking presitge,Natalie. This is no low-end department store watch. It's being marketed up, up, up, darling, to the well to do."

"Its Rubber."

"Only the bands, but they're fun colours. The watch itself is precision engineering, and they are a hugely reputable company. You will know them as Fusendyner Retro. This is the casual collections line coming out. They want you."

"Fusendyner Retro wants me?" Natalie's eyes opened up. she knew that name. It was high end luxury brand. She'd never been offered a job like this, nothing prestigious, and definitely nothing with the kinds of numbers that Victoria was talking about. Squealing was inappropiate, but she couldn't help herself. She knew it wasnt proffessional, but the excitement bubbled out of her like a fountain of crazy spray.

"So, when can i tell them you'll start? If you can stop by the office tomorrow and look over the papers, we'll sign and fax them back. Now, there is one thing i should mention..." she paused and then quickly contiued. " You'll need to relocate to Europe for the next year. They'll want you to go to stores for the launch, make appearances locally, and the sort. They're paying you wel, but they want your face and time." She laughed as the little pun about the watch company wanting the girl's time. "Their U.S launch will start in a few months later based on the success of the line. They're doing a soft launch over there first."

"What? Europe? A year? But..."

"Oh, don't tell me you're actually letting the trivial bit be an issue. Darling, right now you're hot, and your fifteen minutes of fame might very well be over soon. You've been splashed across the papers, and suddenly there's a demand for your face. All models want that, wether the publicity is good or bad. It's how you gwt known. Soon you'll be Natalie, and people won't even have to say your last name. People will know who they are talking about. Right now if you say Natalie Cooper, people say 'Who?' Not after this campaign! It's a dream come true. I think they want to do a spoof paparazzi thing. The campaign sounds amasing. This could really change your entire career, Natalie. Be sure to be here early tomorrow so we can get this paperwork faxed back to them, say around nine?"

"Victoria, I need to think. Its all happening so fast, and i'm tied into..." she tailed off.

"Oh, that ridiculous contract thing? There's got to be an easy loophole now that they can't pay and the company is falling apart. Leave that behind darling, the spotlight is calling."

Natalie exhaled dramatically. "I just need time, that's all."

"No later than ten, Natalie. Make sure you're here. I'd hate for you to embarass yourself and dawdle. You'll send a bad impression."

"Victoria."

I'll have none of it. I'll see you tomorrow. Toodles." Just like that, she clicked off the phone. It was no longer up for discussion.

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AUTHORS NOTEEEE!!!!!

Hey my LOVALIES or should I call you DARLINGS! Haha no offence but I find darling just a bit too posh for my taste?

First if all I'd like to apologise in advance for the layout of the chapter 😫 I usually type all my story chapters on my phone but for some reasons I tried writing this chapter and it never saved!! 😢😢😶 I had to (for the first time) whip out my laptop and type on that? It's a weird layout in the actual website and so I had to make and do :(

I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter!
Haha I actually had to research stuff about watches for the details that Victoria explains about the design,infrastructure of the watch as well the engineering part? I also! Went to Jessop jewellers and H.Samuels to ask them what I should write haha watch geniuses!!! Lolllll

Thank you guys so much for comments and votes and reads love you guys!!!

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