Dangerous Attraction
Chapter 3 of my Until Dawn story, enjoy.
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Chapter 3
Jess did her best to maintain a professional demeanor, although she allowed a small smile to remain on her face as she had her first meeting with Emily Davis. The woman's appearance certainly matched her voice, looking every inch the professional self-made woman that Jess had heard about. Her strict black skirt-suit with black heels simply enhanced that appearance.
"So, we meet at last, Miss Riley." Emily said simply.
Jess nodded calmly. "A pleasure, Miss Davis."
She was aware that the slightly older woman was taking her in, looking her up and down, no doubt assessing her looks.
Finally, Emily nodded. "Good, good... Well, like I said, we're hoping that you'll work for us. We have a photo shoot set up that needs to be done quickly. And if it goes well, I might consider asking you to do more. How does that sound?"
"Sounds good to me. If even half of what I've heard about this place is true, I'm sure that this will be a perfect opportunity for both of us." Jess replied.
A ghost of a smile appeared on Emily's face at that. "Well, we'll see. Let's go and get you started."
Jess nodded in agreement and followed Emily out of her office and towards the elevator. While she remained professional, she was, internally, quite excited.
'I'm actually here... This is incredible, my chance for a big break... To work for a company like this is what I've always dreamed of.' she reflected. 'However, I have to be careful. She's polite right now, but Emily Davis is still infamous for her short temper. Of course, that's all just from rumors and nothing official, but I'd rather not find out or confirm that.'
And so, with that thought, Jess entered the elevator and prepared for her first job with Emily Davis and her famous fashion company.
Jess still almost couldn't believe her luck as she got changed. Things were already starting, the photographer and his staff were already setting up. It wasn't long before she was dressed in her first outfit for the shoot.
Since summer was nearing, Emily's company had started production for a line of beautiful and well-made summer dresses, such as the pale cream-colored spaghetti strap mid-thigh sun dress, which Jess was now wearing. Carefully checking it in the mirror, admiring how it fitted against her frame, the way the skirt flared out, she finished the look with the shoes that she had been given and was now ready.
'This is it, time to get started.' she reflected.
She turned and left the changing room, making her way towards the studio. Emily was just outside the door of the studio and nodded approvingly when she saw Jess.
"Good, I'd say you're already off to a good start. It looks really good on you." Emily remarked. "Alright, let's go inside and get started. I'll be watching, it's something that I do for any first time models at this company."
Jess nodded. "Understandable. Alright, I'm ready."
Emily nodded and they entered the room. Sure enough, everything was set up; an appropriate backdrop, perfect lighting.
Heading to get into position, Jess did as she always did: her focus was entirely on the job. Even though she knew Emily and the crew and photographer were all there, she didn't take note of them. She focused purely on the voice of the photographer and occasionally Emily as they instructed her on her poses, the clicking and flashing of the camera, and as usual, it worked. She lost herself in the role and did what she always did in that regard, she showed herself as a natural.
Even Emily had to admit that she was impressed with how perfectly this new model was doing for them. Eventually, after some time, she stepped forward.
'First part of one shoot and she's already proving herself. Excellent.' Emily reflected, very satisfied.
"Okay, very good. That's enough for that one. Go and get changed into the next outfit and we'll continue."
Jess nodded and prepared to leave the room, unaware that it would lead to a life-changing meeting. As she exited the studio and the door closed, she began to make her way towards the changing room when she nearly collided with someone.
"Whoa!" she cried out in surprise.
The person, a man, stepped back quickly before they could actually collide. "Sorry, are you alright?"
She nodded. "Yeah, yeah, I'm cool."
She took a good look at the man, surprised at what she saw. He was tall and good-looking. Outwardly, he seemed friendly and relaxed. Yet, there seemed to be something else there, a depth to him that he didn't normally show.
She gave him her typical, slightly lopsided smile and said, "I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Jessica Riley. I've been hired by Miss Davis to model some of her newest line of clothes."
The young man nodded, also smiling. "I'm Michael Monroe, it's a pleasure to meet you. I work here, with a full half-share of the company."
Jess raised an eyebrow at that. "Whoa, big stuff. How did you…?"
"Emily and I are, well...we're dating." Mike explained. "We have been for a few years now."
Jess couldn't help but note a flicker in his expression as he said that. She couldn't deny that she was intrigued.
Mike was surprised. He had been looking for Emily, having heard that she was down at the studio and had been heading down to see her. He hadn't expected to nearly collide with this young woman; Jessica Riley. He knew that Emily was seeking a new model and it seemed like she had been successful.
He was not only surprised by their encounter, but also by the woman herself. He couldn't deny that she was quite beautiful. Her sun dress was, at the same time, revealing, yet decent, showing her shoulders and collarbone, her legs and arms, and it served to enhance her figure. Yet, she was more than a beautiful young woman. He could see that clearly.
"Well, I won't keep you." he said. "Emily hates to be kept waiting. I'll let you get back to work. I can talk to her later."
Jess nodded. "Right, sure. Thanks... Nice to have met you."
"Same."
With that, they parted. Mike, much like Jess, found himself strangely intrigued by this young woman and hoped to see her again soon.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
