The Models Mystery

03 A Deal With Uncertainty

Rose POV

Bella is finally home, and we sat down to discuss what happened but finally let it go.

Bella's mom walked in, "Rose, honey?" I nod in response.

"I've found an offer for you, it's tomorrow at 12, with Mr and Mrs Smith, they would love too see your talent."

I smile, I used too model as a side job, everyone saying the brown hair blue eyed mix was attractive so I gave it a shot, but coming from families of business, things aren't as easy as they seem.

"Tell them I accept, thank you Lori." She smiles and walks out.

Bella screeches, "EHH!! You're gonna look like a bad bitch, all up with those legs and your rocking bod." She claps her hands together and smiles, me joining her.

Finally feeling happy, I think about last night, but I shake it off and eat the pizza rolls while watching gossip girl with Bella.

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The next day I wake up and make sure I do my extra skin care routine, a great breakfast sponsored by Bella's mother, my hair straightened , teeth freshly whitened. I felt like a whole new girl, a new beginning, just by getting up off my ass too wash my face, makes a real difference.

Bella's mother greets me outside and nods too the direction of an Uber, I smile kindly and get in.

I take a deep breath and practice what I'm going to say, Bella sitting next too me.

"Calm down, damn. Your Rose Elle Aviles, your a bad bitch, don't sweat it." She applies some powder and then lip gloss.

"What would I do without you?" I chuckle,

"I ask myself the same thing." She winks at me and continues too apply mascara.

We finally pull up too the Smith's owned hotel, very fancy and clean.

I grabbed my purse and waved goodbye too Bella and walk inside, heading towards the elevator.

I hear giggling and kissing behind me but I refuse too turn around. I mentally cringe and shudder while waiting for my stop.

The elevator doors open and I thank the lords that I don't have to listen too the lovely elevator session.

Ew.

I open the door and I was instantly greeted by an assistant. "Are you miss Rose?" I nod and she smiles, leading me too a beautiful room with a stunning view.

"Mr and Mrs Smith will be with you shortly."

I nod and gulp, the nerves arising again.

About a minute goes by and the door opens where I am greeted by a very tall man, and an elegant woman.

I immediately stand too shake their hands, but instead I'm engaged in a hug.

"I'm so glad you could make it Rose, you are absolutely stunning." I give her a warm smile thanking her while I reach for Mr Smith's hand.

She acknowledges the seat beside her, which I take.

"As you know we are a family business, and getting ourselves out there has been quite hard, trying to get our clothing line and models out has been a struggle recently due to competition. We could really use a face like you, especially for publicity." I nod, understanding.

"There is one thing our fans love more than our clothes and models," I motion her too go on.

"Our son. Apparently he's quite the heartthrob, but that's not good enough, we need drama, and heat."

I raise a brow confused but not even a second goes by the door opens.

"Oh there he is now!"

"Anthony honey! Can you come join us please?"

I stand up, staring at the ground.
And in this moment, I realized I fucked up.

Smith, Mr and Mrs, a son?! Anthony!
You really are clueless!

I'm a dumbass.

Mrs Smith introduces him, "Rose, this is my son Anthony."

He looked me in my eyes, surprised and amusement fill them.

I hesitate before I reach my hand out. "Pleasure too meet you." I shake his hand and give a fake smile.

"Anthony." I look him up and down before letting my hand go.

Mr Smith calls us back over to discuss the publicity stunts.

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"Basically Rose, your pay is exceptional, you get too stay here with us, Bella is welcome anytime, and we will pay for everything for you." I nod.

"You just have too model with our son, and pretend to be his girlfriend until our name is back out there, we are tired of competing with the other brands and directors. Little do they know we have a good looking young lady as our secret weapon. " I smile a little.

Anthony smirks, with a pen in his mouth, staring at me from the other side of the table.

"So? What do you say Rose?" I smile at Mr Smith

"Give me one second."

I walk into the other room and call Bella.

"Hey wassup hoe! Miss me already!"

"Bella now is not the time!"

"Oh shit for real? What happened?"

"The guy I have too model for publicity with, is Anthony!" I whisper shout into the phone before I hear her chuckle.

"Ooh bitch your in deep."

I roll my eyes but realize she can't see me.

"They offered for you too come anytime."

"I swear to- " she pauses and takes a deep breath.

"If you don't say yes, I might just pretend to be you myself."

I chuckle, "Thank you Bella."

I quickly hang up before walking back into the room.

"I agree, I'll do it."

They both smile, Anthony looking a little surprised, but mischief in his eyes is all I can see.

"Come Rose. We have some paper work for you too fill out." Mrs Smith leads me into the office.

I look back and see Anthony is gone.

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"Wait I have too date him for the whole five months?" Mrs Smith nods.

"No exceptions."

I nod, "Wait- we share a room?" She chuckles at the sound of my voice.

"Yes, but there are two beds, no sharing beds unless you, you know." She laughs a little while stacking papers.

"Did Anthony sign these?" She gave me a look.

"Of course." Pulling out his signed contract I nod.

I sigh before I grab the pen and before I knew it, singing my name on the agreement line.

"Thank you Mrs Smith."

"Believe me the pleasure is all mine, you can unpack tomorrow? Thank you once again Rose." I nod before closing her office doors.

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