Stars of the day - a modelling show

Chapter 6

"Smythe? Doesn't ring a bell," Rosie says but cannot help a smile. "It will soon enough," Sebastian smirks. He has walked over to the table and is now leaning up against it, watching Rosie. "Yeah, we'll see," Rosie smiles awkward. It is weird that someone with that resemblance to Barry can be such a smart-ass. Barry is always so kind. This guy is distracting. Rosie looks around the room. "Odd place considering this isn't an interrogation," she notices, avoiding eye contact with Sebastian. "What would a pretty face like yours possibly know about interrogations?" he smiles. Rosie looks at him with grave eyes. His smile fades. "Well, what do you know?" he asks concerned. Rosie realizes that he does not know about her parents. "You'll know soon enough," she says returning his words back to him. Sebastian smiles. "Guess I deserve that. A little mystery... to work with." His voice grows softer and more intriguing. The last two buttons on his shirt are unbuttoned, which also only contributes to his hot appearance. Rosie starts to feel uncomfortable with the topic and tries to change it. "How long do we have to stay here in this cell?" she asks. The room reminds her of the times she went to visit her dad. "According to protocol, an hour total at least," Sebastian answers plainly without any flirtation in his voice. Apparently, the same does not reply to his eyes. "How long have we been in here so far?" Rosie asks. Sebastian smiles. "About 12 minutes. Why, does my company bother you or worse, bore you?" Rosie smiles. "I don't like tiny rooms," she says thinking about the elevator. Sebastian seems to sense that she is holding back. "You don't trust me," he says intrigued. Women normally trust him with just one glance at him. It annoys him that Rosie is not like the other women. "I don't trust strangers," Rosie answers with a sharp tone in her voice. Sebastian crosses his arms. He seems to be studying Rosie. "Is that so?" he asks. Rosie nods. "That is so." Sebastian smirks when he hears Rosie's answer. "I don't believe that. Ever since you stepped foot in this room, you haven't been able to take your eyes off of me. Why is that?" he asks curiously. Rosie stares at him. He can't be serious. "You just remind me of someone," she answers. "Well, we've got the time. Please, do tell," Sebastian encourages her. "I'm not in a talkative mood," she says pleased with herself. Sebastian tilts his head to one side. "Well, we are partners now. We might as well have some communication. Isn't that right?" Rosie starts to hate that annoying smirk of his. "You're absolutely right! I choose to communicate through silence. Then try to interpret that," she says and turns her back to him. This is a new leaf even for Sebastian. Girls do not turn their backs on him. But he leaves her be for the remainder of the time. He does not want to push his luck.

In room 84 they are far from surprised about the way the conversation has turned out. "Leave it to her to ruin anything," Eric says grumpy. "Give her a break, Mr. Manager. She's had a rough time," Barry defends Rosie. He is still not over the fact that his doppelgänger is just in the room next door - literally. Barry looks at his watch. "They've been there for an hour," he announces. "Then let's get them out," says Sebastian's manager. Barry nods. "I'll let you do the honors, boy. That should be fun," says the manager and hands Barry the key to unlock the door.

Barry hesitates right before unlocking the door but does it anyway. He opens the door wide and meets Rosie's eyes. "Barry!" she whispers but restrains herself from running into his arms and hugs him gently instead. Sebastian smiles at his doppelgänger, planning ways for this to become an advantage. "Hey me," he smiles at Barry. Barry smiles back a little awkwardly. "Hey you," he says. Rosie looks from one to another trying to find a difference between the two except from just personality. She does not seem to be able to find any. Barry and Sebastian stare each other down. "Eric, is there more on the program or are we free to go?" Rosie asks to get the doppelgängers separated as soon as possible. "There's a photo shoot of all the couples later..." Rosie's killing eyes stops him. "Of all the partners later. We need you to get changed before that. Alana has a new dress ready," Eric corrects himself. Sebastian smiles pleased with Rosie's reaction to the word 'couple'. "Okay, let's go," Rosie says. Eric stops her right away. "I am not taking the stairs," he warns her. "Fine then take the elevator. I'm not!" she says and storms off. "Let her cool down, Barry. She is not the most pleasing company right now," Eric tells him. Barry nods. "She'll break her legs in those heals," he notes. "Maybe I should go make sure that she doesn't trip. I don't mind the stairs and I think we got off on the wrong foot," Sebastian says. Eric looks at Barry to wait for his respond. "Sure thing. But just know that she can turn a heal into a weapon if needed," Barry warns Sebastian. "I'm not worried," Sebastian smirks and sets off after Rosie.