Chapter 3

The day had finally arrived, when her fate in this world would be decided. Elise had arrived early for her interview, but the interview started immediately at 2 pm, since there weren't many called for the interview, it took just two hours. They had to wait for another hour to receive the results. Elise silently made a prayer to God, she had to

get this.

After what seemed like an eternity, Elise and the lady who sneered at her earlier, she got to know her name Ella were called inside. They had been chosen to be the next models since they fit perfectly for the theme of their collection. Elise was so elated that immediately she signed the contract and after a briefing, she rushed home to deliver the good news.

She was on her way to catch the evening bus when she was stopped by a guy dressed in all black.

" Sorry miss for the disturbance, but our boss needs to

speak to you" the guy said pointing to the car parked just

beside the road.

Elise glanced the same direction and saw through the car window a guy looking her direction. She was able to recognize him as theguy from earlier. But what does he want? She couldn't risk getting into the stranger's car. These thoughts crossed her mind as she closed in.

Logan had spotted her get out of the building and decided to invite her in, it was the perfect time to introduce himself. He was sure she could remember her.

When the bodyguard led her to him, he was able to read

her mind and he decided to get out of the vehicle.

" I'm really sorry to take your precious time but I couldn't help myself, since the very first time I set my eyes on you , I could not get you out of my mind, so when I saw you I had to grab the opportunity, hope you won't mind please." Logan said extending his hand.

" I won't mind as long as you won't harm me in any way" Elise replied.

" How could I do any harm to you when you have captured my heart in ways no other woman has, I couldn't possibly hurt not even a strand of your hair. I'm Logan. Nice to finally meet you in person." Logan said extending his arm for greeting.

'I’m Elise" she said smiling while revealing a set of perfectly arranged teeth. Elise had to agree that the guy was too charming and his words just melt her heart.

Logan's heart began to beat uncontrollably, he was mesmerized by the enchanting smile that he continued to hold onto her hand, to add to it that name sent electric current throughout his body. What a turn of

events, destiny must be playing a trick on him.

"Such a beautiful name. Would you allow me to give you a ride wherever you are headed. I'm sure we are headed the same direction since I spotted you earlier in the morning." Logan said.

" I don't want to bother you guys, besides I couldn't possibly ride with a stranger but thanks for your offer."Elise said.

‘ It's fine if you insist, please have my contact and call me whenever you get time, I'll be waiting for your call. " Logan said handing her a card which she immediately took and slide inside her sling bag. Their hands slightly brushed and Elise swore she felt a cold current flow through her veins. She however excused herself and headed for the bus stop. She got inside and waited for like ten minutes for the bus to get filled. All through her mind was filled with the images of Logan, the feeling of his warm and huge hands holding hers.

She could already envision herself wrapped in his warm embrace. She began to smile at herself as the bus drove away. She arrived home when it was already nightfall, the drive from town was slow due to traffic which eased up when the were at the outskirts of the town. She went inside the house and found everyone present. Uncle Chris and aunt Charity were already back home. She headed straight to grandmother Caren and give her a big hug. Eyes filled with tears, she broke the good news to her which everyone heard. They all joined in the ground hug and congratulated her on her success. They became so happy that there

giggles and laughter could be heard a few metres from home.

Logan who couldn't contain his excitement closely followed Elise to her home after she alighted from the bus. She wasn't able to detect anyone following her, she was too excited to reach home. Logan witnessed the family interaction through the window. Though he was attracted to the human blood, he was able to control his desires at the moment. He already had his fresh supply of blood, his unsuspecting bodyguards. He normally drew out their blood but made sure to erase any memories of that incident.

Logan then headed back to his car parked by the roadside five hundred metres from Elise's home. That night he had to make ready his plans to succeed the throne.

Back at Elise home, the celebration eventually died down in the night when everyone went to sleep. Elise however couldn't get any sleep. She was too thrilled by the day's events, first getting the job and second the handsome guy from before. It's seemed luck was on her side that night, she took out the card from before from her sling bag which was on the table close to her bed, she read out his name which sounded like sweet music to her ears, Logan Reigns, what a nice name.

Elise wondered how life could be if she decided to have a boyfriend then. She was turning eighteen in the next two months from what was noted on the name tag, at least her parents were able to let her know about that. While at college and high school she never entertained any boys who wanted a relationship with her, she had to follow the teachings of her grandmother that she should ensure that she was financially stable before getting into any relationship.

Elise then climbed onto her bed and lay on it facing the ceiling. She had to ensure that her life was as planned, get a job and support her family, which was already becoming a reality. She decided to plan for the next day since it would be on a weekend. She had to do shopping for clothes from the money she had been saving the start of her job. With these thoughts in mind, she drifted off into a peaceful night sleep.

Early the next morning when everyone was still asleep , Eva was the first to wake up, she quickly headed into Elise's room, she heard her parents talking about Elise's new job. She became too excited and went directly to her room.

" Sister .... sister wake up' Eva shouted while shaking her up, " wake up sister, is it true that you will be a model now?" Eva asked positioning herself beside Elise bed who was already woken up by the constant shaking and noise.

" Why did you have to do that Eva, it's quite early in the morning, besides it's on a weekend so you should be sleeping right now." Elise responded rubbing her eyes and sitting up.

" It's true that I got the job, but still it's on a weekend and besides I haven't started yet, so what's the hurry" Elise said finally fully awake.

"You know that I'm so excited about that, my sister is a model, I'll brag about that in school, some of my classmates normally talk about their sisters working as models. I'm so happy that I'll have something to talk

about." Eva said happily.

"You silly girl what's there to brag about, it's just a job like any other." Elise replied messing up Eva's hair.

‘ But sister do you think I could also become a model in future, just like you." Eva said excitedly.

‘ Of course you can, everything you set your heart and mind to will always work out. Now you go back to sleep remember you have to get enough sleep before you head to school on Monday." Elise said getting back to bed. Eva nodded and left Elise's room skipping and she went out.