AN: To say a lot of you were completely off base with your theory would be an understatement. But that's perfectly okay, because all I really wanted you to do was take notice of something, and you clearly did. Which means when we get to the reason for needing to know the information in a few chapters time (not sure how many yet), you'll all remember.
Just BTW…..she's not yet pregnant! But thank you so much for all of your reviews!
Chapter 32
As an escort, over the years I had learned a few little tricks to ensure anonymity at events with lots of people and lots of photographers.
Firstly, wear a dress that will fit in perfectly, but not stand out for any reason. It can't be too colorful, too bright, too patterned, too sparkly, too short, or too cheap. My dress was exquisite, but understated. It didn't show too much cleavage, only curves. In short, it neither stood out, nor looked too boring. It was enough to draw attention away from my face so that people were more interested in my dress than me, but not enough so that they took any notice of me if I happened to walk past.
Secondly, my hair needed to fit in. This function would be full of celebrities, as well as political and network executives. So my hair needed to look done, but not worthy of the Oscar's. It also needed to act as a barrier should I need to hide quickly from either an ex client or a photographer. So while I would have looked better with my hair pulled back, I left it out, with my bangs swept heavily over my forehead and pushed to the side. One eye partially hidden.
And finally, avoid photographers at all costs. Excuse yourself from a group if you can see anyone with a camera approaching. Avoid any red carpet situations. Don't speak to famous people because people want to take pictures of them. Of course, you can't always avoid being photographed, but if you can avoid it you should.
There are three types of photographers. Regular people with personal cameras or camera phones who want to take pictures of famous people and the night to remember and show their friends. These people are mostly but not always harmless. Then there are professional photographers who have been hired to take photos for the evening. If these people are worth the money they're being paid they will recognize when someone does not want to be photographed. They operate under a code of discretion and will never insist you join a photo, and will never re take a photograph should you discreetly turn your face or avert your eyes. Of course, these types of photographers are fewer and further between these days, and are mostly being replaced by the third type of photographer. The third type of photographer being the paparazzi. These photographers are taking shots purely to make money by selling them to the highest bidder, scouting out stories where they may or may not even exist, invading people's privacy, not giving a shit about people's feelings. These are the ones I avoided at events like the White House Correspondents Dinner at all costs.
I was never entirely sure why. It's not like I was ashamed of what I did. After all, what I was doing this evening wasn't illegal. But you just never know when something like this will come to bite you on the bum.
AN: Next chapter up very soon….