Big Shots

Chapter Four

Selena didn't know how much Ross Vasiliev was willing to pay her for the photo shoot. Last she checked, nude photos were worth hundreds. Now that she was going to do even more photo shoots with this guy, she wondered how much she would earn by the end of all this.

Agreeing to participate in more photo shoots with this guy wasn't difficult at all... not when the photographer was Ross. Somehow, she found herself curious about this man and willed herself to do whatever it took to get to know him. Of course, for now she was merely physically attracted to him. For sure, they had some common interests but she was sure there was more.

There was just something about those grey eyes — the way they'd darken when he saw her photos and the way they'd light up when he shared with her his dreams — that made her instantly agree to whatever he'd ask for.

Never knew I was the submissive type, she thought dryly.

The two of them had decided to travel to Phuket for the next photoshoot. Ross had mentioned it'd be quieter there and therefore Selena's privacy wouldn't be impeded.

Selena was about to ask why they hadn't gone to somewhere quieter if he had that idea; somewhere like his house... but she decided not to because that question didn't seem very appropriate, especially when she had some tingly feeling with regards to this unfamiliar man.

The resort in Phuket they patronised was more than stunning. It looked like a hut, its white walls decorated with intricate Thai paintings. The hotel was situated near the beach and the view they were provided with was majestic. Selena walked into her hotel room and gasped at the sight. She didn't know she was this close to the beach. She immediately opened the full-sized window and gazed at the deep blue hues of the ocean. Tropical trees surrounded the beach and few people were seen strolling around the island. Indeed, as Ross had said, this place was perfect for her nude photoshoot—it had a peaceful ambience and it was comfortably quiet.

If only I came here with my non-existent boyfriend, she thought as she appreciated the sight before her in awe.

Selena had visited Phuket a couple of times during her modelling career. She just didn't come here alone with a man. Usually there would be a group of them helping out with the photoshoot, and now that she was going to be shot by Ross alone, she couldn't help feeling like a bundle of nerves. However, excitement was simultaneously filling her veins; she was expectant of something.

Selena and Ross had agreed that today would be a rest day and that tomorrow they would do the shoot instead. His reason was that he'd expected them to be exhausted after the long plane ride. Selena begged to differ. She always loved adventures and travelling would never be tiresome.

It was barely evening; there was so much she could do. She changed into her cream-coloured bikini and immediately headed out of the hotel to the beach.

If anything, Selena loved the way the waves danced around in the same rhythm over and over and the sounds they made. It seemed to calm her down and soothe all her pain and worries. The beach was her favourite location of all time, for she could somehow feel like herself again and momentarily forget about everything else in the world.

She placed her pinkish beach mat on the sand and plopped herself down on it. She wore her sunglasses and just as she was about to close her eyes, a large figure appeared before her. Ross' face was blocking her view as he stared down at her. The side of his lips curved upwards, his grey eyes bright and alive.

Selena allowed her eyes to roam downwards. After all, she had her sunglasses on and there was no way he'd catch her checking him out.