Million Dollar Model

Chapter 2 - Hot Cocoa

August 20, 2013

5:12 PM

"I'm telling you ma'am, hot cocoa sales don't begin until the temperature starts dropping, so order something else or leave." The young barista hated to sound rude but the woman was seriously getting on his last nerves.

The woman huffed she crossed her arms like a spoiled child and began to rant. "This costumer service is terrible, how the hell do you not sell hot cocoa in a café but you can sure as hell service coffee and tea but I don't want either of those things! I'm a paying costumer and I can't get what I want!"

Eren rolled his eyes. "Sorry, our motto isn't "Have it your way"

"Isn't that written in your employee handbook?"

Eren blinked clearly dumbfounded by her question. "Our motto is ... well we don't have one, but why do you want hot chocolate in the middle of August? It's high ninety outside."

"I want your manager!"

"And I want your off button, but I don't seem to be getting what I want, do I?" The barista smirked softly as the woman stepped back gasping dramatically. The woman snatched her purse off the counter. "I will never order from this establishment again."

Ah, the sweet sound of an angry costumer storming out the café.

Lovely.

Eren pushed his hair out his face before another chime was heard. "Good morning Eren," He looked up and was taken back. To his surprise, it was Petra. She walked in with a warm smile and a brown envolope in hand. "Petra?"

"Surprised much?" She slid into a stool in front of Eren and set down the envelope. "What are you doing here?"

"What, I can't visit you? I'm hurt." She said with a teasing pout.

"No, no, that's not it. I didn't expect to see you. Would you like anything?" Petra scanned the menu quickly. "How about a Hazelnut Macchiato, medium please."

"Commin' right up." Eren smiled. A small silence lurked in the air and Eren handed Petra her drink. "Thank you," she took a quick sip before speaking. "I have your photos."

Eren walked around the counter and sat next to the woman. "We've started promoting my clothing line and the photos you and Levi taken really got some positive feedback from social media."

"Really? I haven't seen anything online involving me." Well... then again, he doesn't worry nor check social sites... but a lot of people in the city do check social media but not many people seem to recognize him on the streets and such.

"Have you checked?"

"No."

"What about on celebrity gossip channels?" She turned to the small flat screen TV hooked up to the wall. "You haven't changed the channel from the news, right?"

"Maybe..." Petra rolled her eyes with a small smile as response. "Take a look at the photos."

The first photo was simple; it was Eren's headshots. A simple zoomed in photo focusing on his face and complimenting his features. There 1:1 (or 6:6) traditional square format photos but slightly different from one another facial expression wise.. One with his usual bright smile and sparkling eyes. The second, a cocky confident smirk just to explore the boundaries a little. "The original shots were given to Erwin, the owner of Recon Agency. He asked me to create a portfolio for you, with copies of the photos taken. So if we need you again we'll give you a call."

"It was a one time job. I'm not looking for modeling job or a career in modeling. It's not something I want to do in my life."

Petra nodded understanding. "Many are wondering who you are. Some photographers are requesting you for their sessions already, Eren!"