Troy Smith wasn't a sweet or kind he was cold on the inside. He wasn't humble he was arrogant and cocky through and through. And he was very self fish not caring about anyone but himself. He was what many would call an "asshole", but he didn't care much about what people thought about him. In Troy's mind he had to be the way that he was because of how he earned his living although society wouldn't agree with it. In fact he could be in prison for how he earned his "living" if he wasn't so good at getting what he wanted and getting away with it. Troy made his living as a Con artist, finding ways to rip people off or steal money from underneath their noses before they knew what hit him. But he never got caught because he was so good at it and became a con artist at the age of 15 to survive the streets of New York City when he became homeless.
Now at age twenty seven he had mastered his craft. After using his con artist stills in multiple ways over the years to steal money he had come up with a way that he had loved doing. That was finding women with tons of money and conning them into thinking that he cared about them and had feelings for them. Some he could trick into bed with a few rounds of good sex, sex any way that you could get it was good in Troy's mind. When the timing was right he'd find ways to get their bank account numbers, credit cards and all and he'd take their money and leave them high and dry before they knew what hit them. If he left those woman heartbroken and a few thousand or million dollars poorer he didn't give a damn it was all about what he wanted. Getting rich in the way that he wanted to.
He was mostly self fish and care most of all for himself, but he did have a "friend." Richard Edwards who he'd became friends with because Richard was also a con artist although not in the business for as long as Troy was. He wasn't as good as Troy was either but still good enough to earn thousands of dollars every month conning people out of their money. Maybe Richard was more of a co worker than a friend. They had agreed to a mutual deal that they would share with each other the money that they earned. Troy was really a "friend" of Richards because of what Richard could do for him more so than because he liked or respected the man.
Now sitting at a bar in New York City on a hot August night Troy was drinking beer along with Richard. Troy chugged down on his favorite brand of beer as Richard talked to him.
"So I'm starting to run a little dry on the cash." Richard was saying.
Troy looked over at him. "Already? But you just got forty thousand that you stole from that guy last month."
"Yeah but I spilt it with you and got just twenty." Richard explained.
"Twenty thousand is still a lot to run through in one month." Troy said
"For me it's not."
"You really should be careful with how you go through your money like that."
Richard shook his head. "Why should I have to be careful with how much money that we earn in doing what we do?"
Troy lit up a cigarette. "Never mind."
"Exactly." Richard said "So you got any idea on where are next payment will come from."
"Yeah I have some idea." Troy said blowing out smoke.
"So what's the idea?"
"Do what I have been doing for the past couple of years trick a woman into falling in love with me and making her believe that she can trust me, so that I can get access to her personal information and get the money and leave." Troy explained.
"Alright then so who's your next target?" Richard wanted to know.
"Rachel Connors." Troy answered.
Richard nearly choked out his beer at the answer. "Wait did you just say who I thought you just said?"
"Yes I did."
"You don't mean The Rachel Connors do you?" Richard put an emphasis on "the" "The famous model and actress millionaire Rachel Connors."
Troy calmly puffed on his cigarette. "Who else would I mean?"
Richard laughed. "Whoa what makes you think that you can Con a woman like that?"
"I've conned rich women before." Troy said
"Yeah women who have been lucky enough to be raised up in a family with a rich daddy." Richard said "But they are no where near Rachel Connors level she's earned every thing that she's got."
"I know that."
"And she's world famous, with millions of fans. She's been on the covers of all of the top magazines in the world, plus she's has been the lead in a few blockbuster hit movies."
"I know that too." Troy chugged down more beer.
"So again what makes you think that you can get her?" Richard asked in disbelief.
"Because I'm that damn good." Troy said with arrogance.
"No way you're too low class for her." Richard said.
Troy smirked. "Just because you don't have the balls to do it."
"Hey." Richard said taking offense.
"Trust me I will get her to fall for me and then I'll steal millions of her money." Troy went on.
"You're a criminal, she's one of the best actresses and models in this entire world."
"I can do it." Troy said. "And duh she's going to have no clue that I'm a criminal."
"Want to make a bet out of it then?" Richard challenged.
"Go ahead."
"If you can't get her, you owe me five thousand and if you do I'll give you five thousand."
"Fine then you'll be giving me five thousand." Troy exclaimed.
"Yeah right." Richard laughed.
"You won't laugh once I have Rachel Connors naked and moaning under me." Troy said with cockiness.
"Okay Mr. big and bad how in the world do you plan on getting close enough to her to get her to fall for you.?"
Troy crushed out his cigarette. "I already have the perfect plan for that."
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The next morning was already starting to get hot and it was barely nine 'o clock. Troy took a cab from his apartment building to his destination. Rachel Connors was an actress and a model but lived in New York City Troy knew instead of L.A. like many others in her profession did. Right where she needed to live in order for Troy to get his next big "paycheck." He had done a little research on her and where she worked and modeled between her acting jobs and found out that she worked in one of the best modeling and fashion companies in the world located in Manhattan. The modeling company called Zachery's Inc happened to be looking for some fresh male models to bring something new to the company. When Troy saw this in the classifieds he knew that he had his ticket to getting close to Rachel Connors. Being so good looking and having a fit body from working out all of the times was going to get him a job at the company Troy was sure about it. He just needed to use his charm to get them to hire him.
Troy found his way to Zachery's and walked inside of the building. The inside looked classy and high fashioned exactly like anyone would expect a modeling company to look like. Troy made his way to the front desk that was on the first floor.
"Excuse me." He said to the lady sitting behind the desk. "I hear that you're looking for some new male models."
"Yes we are." She said "Are you interested in making a modeling career here?"
"I'm very interested." Troy said with a smile.
The lady nodded her head. "Alright then have you made an appointment?"
"No I haven't." He put his hands in his pockets and shifted on his feet. "I just ah saw the offer in the paper and decided to make my way here you know?"
"The heads of this company would prefer an appointment made so that they can be prepared." the lady explained.
Troy played disappointed. "So I can't get an interview or anything today?"
The desk lady sighed. "Let me see." She picked up the phone. "Yes Mrs. Zachery there is a young man here who says he's interested in getting a modeling job hereā¦.No he hasn't made an appointment, but it seems like he really wants the job."
Troy waited as the lady spoke to what must have been the boss on the other side of the phone or one of the bosses for the company. And after a minute on two.
The desk lady hung up the phone and looked at Troy. "You're in luck Mrs. Zachery says that she has a little free time to interview you."
Troy nodded his head. "That's great so what do I do?"
"Take the elevator up to the fifth floor." The lady explained. "They'll show you the way to Mr. Zachery's office."
"Thank you very much." Troy said and headed towards the elevators where he took them up to the fifth floor. He was shown the way to Mrs. Zachery's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in." Said a woman from inside of the office.
Troy opened the door into a big, nice and neat office and immediately noticed the pretty blonde woman , with blue eyes sitting behind a desk.
"I take it that you're the one interested in a job here?" The blonde asked.
"I am yes." was Troy's answer.
"And may I ask you what is your name?"
"Troy Smith."
"I'm Michelle Zachery and I run this company with my husband Lucas in case you didn't know." Michelle said "I do most of the hiring however. So why don't you come and take a seat Mr. Smith?"
Troy went and took a seat in front of the desk as he was told to do.
Michelle placed her hands on the desk in front of her. "So Mr. Smith you're interested in a career here. DO you have any kind of experience in modeling at all?"
"I don't no." He answered.
"Okay do you have any photos or something that I can base how well you take pictures off of?" Michelle wanted to know.
Troy shook his head. "Sorry no photos of me either."
"So Mr. Smith." Said Michelle. "You didn't make an appointment, don't have any experience and didn't bring any photos. Why exactly should I give you a job here?"
"Because I badly want to be a model." Answered Troy.
"What do you have to convince me that you'd make a great model Mr. Smith?"
Troy made a gesture that hinted at his face and body. "Look at me, I look the part."
"Oh you sure do. To be honest you're one of the most good looking men that have ever stepped foot in this building and that's saying a lot." Michelle went on. "However we've seen plenty of good looking men and women who come in this building and fail at modeling. Because they don't know how to take photos and do every thing that it takes to being a good top model. They can't express themselves or transfer in front of the camera like the best in this business can. So why can you do it?"
"Mrs. Zachery if you give me a chance to do it then I will." Troy said
"Explain to me why I should give you this chance?"
Troy sighed. "Well because like I said I'd really like a chance at modeling and I've developed this passion for it. It's what I liked to do over anything else in this entire world. Just give me an opportunity to prove myself and I promise Mrs. Zachery that you won't be disappointed because I know that I have what it takes."
Michelle shifted in her seat. "You really do seem sure of yourself Mr. Smith."
"I would just call it self confidence, that's what you need to be in this business right?"
"You're right about that." Said Michelle. "What can you give this company for me to take the risk to hire you?"
"If you hire me I'll give my all to this company. It would be such an honor to work for well world wide known company like this." Troy looked over the desk giving Michelle the most sincere expression that he could muster up. "I'll put my heart and everything into presenting this company if you give me a chance to."
Michelle tapped her fingers on the desk silent for a few moments as if she had to think about it. "Okay Mr. Smith if you're so sure about it then I'll give you a chance."
Troy's expression lit up. "Seriously you're going to give me a chance?"
Michelle nodded her head. "I'm going to give you ten minutes of our time to let you prove something to me and this company."
"Ten minutes to do what?"
"Our photo shoot room is one floor up. I want you to take a few photos to see if you really have what it takes." Michelle said
"Wait you want me to take some pictures right now?" Troy explained.
"It would be a sample, even though a very, very small sample size of the potential that you have at being a model." Michelle explained.
"I guess that I have no choice." Troy said.
"You don't." Michelle stood up and gestured for him to do the same. "Follow me up."
Troy did as he was told. The longer that he was in the building the more sure that he was that he was closer to his goals of getting closer to Rachel Connors and getting what he wanted. He followed Michelle up to the six floor where a big room was set up as a photo shoot room. There were make up and hair stations set up, with cameras and different backgrounds and other objects used in photo shoots neatly set up every where. Although Troy was sure that this was where the majority of the companies photo shoots were done and that they had a large selection of models working for the company there were only two other people in the room at the time besides him and Michelle.
Same handsome looking dark haired man checking up on his camera and the woman, his target Rachel Connors. As they approached closer the first thing that he noticed was that the pictures of her and from what he saw in her movies really didn't do her justice as far as her looks were concerned. Because she looked ten times if that was possible more beautfil and stunning in person. Troy was looking forward to seeing how far he could take the game that he was going to attempt to play with her. She was talking with the dark haired man and didn't seem to notice his presence until Michelle spoke up.
"Sorry to interrupt Lucas and Rachel." Michelle said "But I need a favor from you Lucas."
Lucas looked up from whatever he was doing with his camera. "Will this favor take long I'm about to do a photo shoot with Rachel in twenty minutes."
"It won't take long at all." As Michelle said this Troy noticed that Rachel's eyes had now shifted towards how and were stunned by the honey brown color of them. "This young man standing next to me is Troy Smith and he's interested in the job offer that we made out there."
Lucas glanced over at Troy before returning his eyes back to his wife. "So this favor has to do with him?"
"Yes?" Michelle answered. "I want you to take a few photos of him to see what he has."
"What right now?" Lucas asked.
Michelle nodded her head. "Yes right now."
"But I'm prepping for Rachel's photo shoot." Lucas said New York accent heavy.
"It's only going to take ten minutes." Said Michelle. "Rachel's shoot is in twenty."
"So I should stop prepping to take pictures of the Rachel Connors for some nobody walking in off of the streets?" Lucas asked.
Michelle sighed. "Don't be like that Lucas. I just need you to do me this favor. It's for the company. If this man has what it takes then we could hire him."
Troy spoke up. "I don't mean to offend anyone Mr. Zachery. But I really want to model and would like a chance to work here. I promise that it won't take up a lot of time."
Lucas looked at Troy. "No offense but Rachel's important and you're not. Why should I give up time to shoot your photos? I mean." Lucas gestured towards Rachel. "Do you know who this woman is?"
"I don't live under a rock. Of course I know who Rachel Connors is." Saying this he turned to Rachel and held out a hand. "In fact I can't believe that I'm in the presence of such a big star. I'm Troy Smith and it's such an honor to meet you Rachel Connors."
Rachel took his hand and shook it. He was 6' 2" and she stood at 5' 6" so she had to tilt her head to get a good view of his face. "Nice to meet you Mr. Smith."
"You know that I've seen all of your movies. You're one of the best actresses that I have watched." Troy said looking down at her with his most charming smile.
"I always appreciate to hear that people enjoy my work." Rachel said with a slight smile of her own.
Lucas cleared his throat. "Hello we're wasting time here."
"You know what Lucas go ahead and let him take some pictures, I won't mind." Rachel said.
"Really?" Lucas asked.
Rachel shook her head. "You have my permission, ten minutes is not going to hurt so allow Mr. Smith to take some pictures."
"Thank you." Said Troy.
"You're welcome." Rachel told him.
"Alright you heard her, let's get to it." Michelle said to her husband.
Lucas sighed. "Alright get in front of the camera and follow my instructions."
Troy moved in front of the camera as Rachel stepped to the side watching on through curious eyes. Lucas started to give out instructions to Troy on what kind of poses and expressions to make and started to snap photos. Troy followed and just let himself be natural hoping that his plan would work. He knew that he head to impress every one especially Rachel Connors who was watching him take pictures if his plan was going to work.
"That's it." Lucas said after ten minutes of taking photos.
Troy put his hands in his pockets. "So how did I do?"
"Wait and we'll see." Lucas commented. Lucas took the tiny card out of the side of his camera over to his lap top that was sitting on a table a short ways away. He put it in and clicked a few times to make Troy's photos popped up. "Hey honey why don't you come over here."
Michelle went over and joined her husband behind the lap top. "How is he?"
Lucas looked at the photos. "He's good, very good actually for his first time especially." Lucas sounded shocked. "These are really good."
"They are impressive." Michelle agreed after studying them for a few minutes.
"So what's the verdict?" Troy asked encouraged by the reactions.
Michelle looked up at him from the lap top. "Come back tomorrow."
"Does this mean that I have the job?" Troy asked.
"It means that you have something but we need to see more." Michelle explained. "Come back tomorrow and we'll talk."
"Okay then I will." Troy said "It was really nice to meet you all. I'll go now." Troy turned and walked out of the room.
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Rachel was in Michelle's office later after spending two hours doing her photo shoot. She was looking at the printed out pictures of Troy Smith.
"So what do you think?" Michelle asked.
"He's good." Rachel said "At least for his first time. He's has a great body it appears, he's tall and very, very good looking. Most importantly he takes good pictures. But it's was his first shoot can he deliver again and again? I'll be interested to see what more he has." Rachel studied the photos curious of what this Troy Smith had to offer to the modeling world.
