FAMOUS
Chapter 4: The Photoshoot
"Welcome to Silver Studios," a man greeted as Gabriella pulled up to the guard gate.
"Hi, I'm Gabriella Montez, I'm shooting for Sports Illustrated today," she replied. He flipped through the papers on his clipboard until he found her name.
"Here it is. You'll be in Studio 19. Just go straight and make the first left, you cant miss it. You can park right in front."
"Ok thank you," she replied politely before driving through the now open gate. She easily found her way to the studio and parked her car in a free space that was directly in front of the door. She noticed that a woman was standing at the door, and she had smiled as soon as Gabriella had pulled into the parking space. As soon as she got out of the car the woman walked up to her.
"Welcome Ms. Montez," she greeted.
"Hi," Gabriella smiled.
"I'm Laura, I'm an intern at SI, I'm going to be assisting you today," the woman greeted.
"Nice to meet you," Gabriella replied.
"You as well," Laura replied.
"Wait, assisting me with what?" Gabriella asked confused.
"Whatever you need, my first job is to show you to hair and make up," Laura replied.
"Oh okay," Gabriella replied, surprised, genuinely surprised she actually had an assistant. Laura then led her to the hair and make up room where she was introduced to a Christian and Jackie, the hair stylist and make up artist.
"Is there anything else you need Ms. Montez? Something to drink?" Laura asked as Gabriella sat down in the chair.
"Coffee would be great," Gabriella replied.
"Right away, how do you like it?"
"Milk and 3 sugars," she replied. Laura nodded before scurrying off. Just as she left, Gabriella's cell phone rang. Immediately knowing who it was, because of the ringtone, she smile widely, before picking it up. "Hey babe…good…yeah, I just got into hair and make up, did you just land…how was the flight…that's good…I don't know, but I recorded it just in case…ok…call me before you start…thanks babe…love you too…bye." She hung up the phone and threw it in her purse.
"You're a lucky girl," Jackie said as soon as she did.
"That I am," Gabriella smiled and Jackie laughed.
"Are they on the road?" she asked.
"Yeah," Gabriella replied. "They just landed in Portland."
"When do they come home?"
"Tomorrow, thank god," Gabriella replied and Jackie smiled. Just then Mark walked in.
"Hello Gabriella," he greeted politely. "It's so good to see you."
"Hi Mark, it's good to see you too," she replied.
"Are you excited?"
"Yeah, nervous, but excited," she replied.
"Good, well I think it's gonna come out great."
"Thanks. Are you from San Francsico," she asked, referring to the 'San Fransico Giants' hat he was wearing.
"No Palo Alto," he replied and her jaw dropped.
"Now way! I went to Stanford!" she exclaimed and Mark looked at her in shock. I mean it wasn't very often you met a model who had graduated from one of the countries best universities, or find out that one of America's best athletes wasn't dating a complete airhead.
"Really?" he asked, trying to contain his shock, but look more excited.
"Yep. I loved it."
"That's quite a tough school to get into," he said in amazement.
"Yeah well you're looking at East High's valedictorian," she joked and he raised his eyebrows.
"Wow, what did you major in?"
"Pre-law," she replied.
"Oh so are you in law school?"
"Not right now, I wanted to focus on something other than school for a little bit. I definitely plan on going, but maybe in a year or two," she replied and he nodded.
"So what do you do then?" he asked.
"Well Troy created a basketball camp and an after school program, and I run them both. I get to help the kids with their homework before they go play basketball, it's really fun," she said.
"Wow that's great," Mark said sincerely.
"Yeah," she smiled, and he smiled back.
"Oh, I almost forgot, do you have Troy's MVP trophy?"
"Yeah, it's in the car."
"Ok great, well it was great talking to you, but I have to go and make sure everything is running smoothly, I'll see you out there." They said their goodbyes and Mark walked out. Just then Michelle walked in with another man and they all greeted each other, Michelle introducing the man as the representitive from the company that made the diamond bikini.
"Do you want to see it?" Michelle asked.
"Yes!" she exclaimed excited. Michelle laughed and the man unlocked the box he was holding. As soon as he opened it up, she gasped. It was a simple string bikini, except for the fact that it was pure diamonds.
"Oh my god," she gasped.
"It's about 50 carats, worth about 5 million dollars," Michelle informed her.
"Holy crap," Gabriella said in shock.
"Yeah. We couldn't get yellow diamonds on it so what we've decided to do is to pair it with that warm up jacket, but I changed it from yellow to white."
"Ok," Gabriella replied.
"And do you have the necklace and Troy's ring?"
"Yeah, but I'm not allowed to let the ring out of my sight," she replied and Michelle chuckled.
"That's alright. Well I have to get everything ready, I'll see you when you're done. How long do you think she will be?"
"Probably just another 20 minutes," Jackie replied.
"Perfect."
About an hour later Gabriella walked onto the set in her full wardrobe. She was clad in the diamond bathing suit, warm up jacket, and high heels. The stilleto heels had white ribbons with the Laker logo that tied up her calves, and the warm up jacket was completely bejeweled. She was also of course wearing the 14 necklace and his championship ring. Her hair had gentle waves, and had extensions in to make it a little longer and gave it more volume. Her eye shadow was sparkly as well as her blush and lip-gloss. It was very safe to say that she looked glamorous. They had recreated the Laker locker room, therefore there were purple lockers, and one read 'Bolton'. In the front of the locker was a bench, and on top of it was the MVP trophy.
"Gabriella! You look gorgeous," Mark exclaimed as she walked up.
"Thank you," she smiled.
"This is Rick, he is going to be photographing you today," Mark then said, gesturing to the man who looked very stylish, and in his mid 20s.
"Nice to meet you," Gabriella greeted, shaking his hand.
"Nice to meet you too. I understand this is your first time," Rick said.
"Yes."
"Well don't be nervous, I just want you to have fun. This is nothing too serious, just smiley and cheery," he said and she nodded. "Let's do this then!"
"Ok," Gabriella smiled and they walked over to the set.
"Ok, why don't you stand on the bench, and put your feet on either side of the trophy," Rick instructed and she did as told. "Perfect, now just hold the jacket right at the chest, so we can see the ring, but don't move it, we have to see the bathing suit."
"Like this?" she asked, placing her hands on the jacket.
"Yes, wonderful. Now just smile," he replied, and she couldn't help but giggle. He started taking pictures, and as time went on, Gabriella got more and more comfortable, eventually doing her own poses, and not just taking orders from Rick.
"How's she doing?" Mark turned to his side to see that Rebecca had walked up to him.
"Great. She was a little stiff at first, but she's loosened up. She's a natural," Mark replied and Rebecca nodded. "Did you know she went to Stanford?" Rebecca turned to him in shock.
"What?!"
"Yeah, she was her high school's valedictorian. She was a pre-law major and is planning on going to law school," he replied.
"Are you seriously saying that the fiancée of one of the NBA's best players is a genius?"
"Yep."
"Wow, I mean, I knew she wasn't a complete bimbo like the rest, but still. Troy Bolton likes smart girls, who would've guessed," Rebecca said, still surprised.
"Wonderful Gabriella!" they then heard Rick exclaim.
"You're right, she is a natural."
HSMHSMHSM
Six months ago if you would've told Gabriella that she would be posing in a bathing suit for Sports Illustrated she would've laughed hysterically. She would've laughed even harder if you had told her that she would have the time of her life doing so. Gabriella never thought something like being photographed could be so much fun, but it was. She was still on a high from the experience, and she needed to tell someone about it. So as soon as she got in her car, she took out her phone and called her best friend.
"Oh my god Gabs! I've been waiting for you to call! How was it? Tell me everything!" Sharpay exclaimed as soon as she answered the phone.
"Oh my god Shar it was amazing!!!" Gabriella gushed and Sharpay squealed. "I had so much fun! The photographer was amazing, he made me feel so comfortable and made it so easy. It was so cool, I had my own hair and make up stylists, and even a personal assistant!"
"A personal assistant, for what?" Sharpay asked in shock.
"Anything. She got me food, coffee, she held my phone when I was shooting, it was amazing. Just wait till you see the pictures Shar, you will die," Gabriella replied.
"Oh my god I can't wait to see them! I'm sure they're gorgeous!" Sharpay exclaimed and Gabriella just giggled and blushed. "And who knows, maybe designers will see them and love them and then you will get to travel all over the world, modeling couture…"
"Woah woah woah, Shar, it was one photoshoot and it is going to be in a magazine filled with professional models, I highly doubt that."
"Hmm, I dunno about that Gabs." At that moment Gabriella Montez had no idea how right her best friend really was.
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