The Aftertaste

Chapter Five

Seven arrives earlier than it should and I'm in a frenzy. I have to turn this lady down. The money would be lovely but I can't risk ruining my original ordeal, my name depends on it.
"Hi! I'm Aubrey, you must be Danielle. I've heard so much."
I didn't hear the door ding but before I know it, I'm being pulled into a hug by a very tall and slender woman. Pretty with red hair. She's noticeable.
"Hey, I am. Nice to meet you. About your shoot, I woul-"
"Well why don't you have any locations available for me to pick from? That's okay, I'd like to shoot out of the city and I'm forwarding you an extra two thousand for that. It'll be in Florida, I need some sun."
"Well about that, I can-"
"And you room is paid for not including the money sent to you. I'm in a rush, my fiancé has been trying to avoid this day. He's quite wealthy so I don't know why, can you believe I had to propose to him?"
My mouth falls open, pure shock filling me.
"And he said yes? You got on one knee?"
I'm interested. I can definitely believe she proposed, she's pushy and doesn't give anyone else the floor.
"Well, he said we would see. So, I see to take it into my own hands. Will this weekend be okay?"
I snap out of my trance, "No."
I'm surprised she allowed me to answer and grateful all in one.
"No? Well what do you mean? I paid in advance."
"And I forwarded it back to you, I have a wedding booked this weekend."
"Well couldn't you shoot two?"
"This is very important and will need all my dedication."
"I have six grand if you can shoot two."
She's desperate. Mom could definitely use some of the money. I could always shoot Mrs, Otella Saturday and shoot her Sunday.
"Is Sunday okay, it's not a confirmed date but I could arrange something?"
Sunday is great! Talk soon."
She's out before we can actually gather any information about her shoot. I'm more than grateful because she has the energy of an energizer bunny. I'm exhausted.
Come out for dinner. Meet you at 8.
-The New Mrs. Otella

Wow. This day just keeps getting better and better. She isn't going to be happy about this shoot. I'm not even happy about it, regardless of the significant amount of money.