Chapter 86. The feeling of the bed easing beside me as well as the scuffles of the sheets woke me up as my eyes fluttered open slowly. I watched as Kathy stood up from the bed, stretched slowly, and began making her way out of the room before stopping to pick up her phone and check notifications. I yawned before sitting up and shaking my head to brush off the sleep in my eyes. It had been a peaceful night and I wasn't sure I'd ever slept so well and comfortably before, it was probably because of how excited I was. I allowed my eyes to trail over my environment. My dreams were coming true. I got up from the bed and did a little stretch as well, Kathy turned to look at me and gave me a warm smile. "Good morning," I mumbled and mirrored her smile. She walked in soon after with a long white towel wrapped around her body and then she walked out of the room. I dropped my phone and decided to go downstairs and prepare breakfast, I was bubbling with excitement as my mind ran over my pla
Chapter 87. I looked out the car window watching as buildings and people ran past in a blur, I took my time to appreciate the views. I'd never had that chance as I was always in a rush looking for how to get on the next bus and get to work on time. It fascinated me to be by the window of an expensive car, not bothered about what time I'd get to work. I had woken up extra early that morning even due to the eagerness to start a new day as a model with a brand. My perspective of things had changed over those past few days and I no longer felt miserable and poor. The intercom crackled and my driver's hoarse voice called out, "We've reached the office ma'am." I blinked quickly as I looked out my window again, I had been so lost in thought that I hadn't realized that the car had stopped moving. Soon after, the car door popped open and I saw the driver standing behind it, I gave him warm smile before picking up my purse and getting out of the car. As expected, my assistant stood in front
Chapter 88.A week passed and I was beginning to wonder how I'd been fooled to believe that being a model was all roses. As I stood in front of the mirror for the umpteenth time that day wanting more than anything to yank off the heels which were practically killing me, all I wanted to do was go home.It started with the diets and routines, at first it wasn't a problem to me because I'd always been one to keep in shape and watch what I ate, but as days passed the meals became bleaker and the workout routines made me want to rip my spine out.Then there was my trainer. Oh God, that woman! She was a perfectionist to the core and didn't believe in the concept of taking a break, if she could have her way she would've kept me in the office all week till I'd finally learned how to walk the way she wanted. I honestly didn't understand why she was so unsatisfied, each time I did my strut in front of the mirror I thought I looked wonderful but Maria thought much differently. Her hands clappe
Chapter 89.I slumped down beside Myra and pulled her into a warm embrace, she leaned against me and continued sobbing. "Hey, what's wrong Myra?" I asked softly. She continued to cry for a while before collecting herself and sitting up."I'm so confused Zora, I don't know what to do," She lamented in between sobs. I brushed her hair softly and spoke in a hushed whisper, "let's go inside and I'll fetch you a glass of water and you can tell me all about it okay?" She nodded and I led her inside.I ushered her to her sofa then walked into the kitchen and filled a glass cup with water before returning and handing it to her. "Here you go," I said softly she took it with both hands and I sat down beside her.Her hands were shaky and she struggled to steady them as she brought the cup to her lips and downed the whole glass, I took the cup from her and helped her place it down on the center table. "Are you ready to talk?" I asked quietly. She looked at me again before her eyes welled with te
Chapter 90. The air was filled with laughter and joy that morning, Kathy had just made a joke about her co-worker and I was bent over bawling in humor. "He did that?" I asked after finally collecting myself. She nodded as her face brightened up. "And after that, he went, 'oh sorry, wrong slide' and everyone just started laughing," she said before bursting out into a fit of laughter again. I picked up a set of clothes that lay beside my travel bag and placed them neatly inside the bag. It was time for my two weeks stay with Elliott and as much as I was very excited about it, I hated that I also had to go and give the media something to talk about or else they'd start asking questions. Those nosy pricks. Sometimes I wished to just be with him and not be bothered about anybody else but just us, and I sensed he wished the same. But there was just so much we could get and I was going to grasp it greedily. "I can't believe I'm going to have this place to myself for two weeks, without
Chapter 91.My night with Elliott went by faster than I wished and I was sad to go back but I knew I had to get back to work if I was going to keep everything in order.I walked into my office that morning and decided to stop at the expresso machine for a cup of coffee. I brewed a quick cup and leaned on the cupboard before closing my eyes and inhaling the musky scent of the coffee.I heaved a sigh of contentment before bringing the cul to my lips, this had been a ritual of mine for a couple of weeks and it helped me freshen up for a new day at the agency.I check my wristwatch as I wonder when Myra would be returning, she had told me that she would be coming back to work that day and I was eager to see her and gossip about my getaway with her.It wasn't as though I didn't get along with the rest of the models at the agency, I just felt free and more at ease with Myra. She was always so understanding and could relate to me a lot.I finished up my cup of coffee and walked toward the pr
Chapter 92.Soft rays of aun sip into the bedroom through small spaces in between the blinds and fall softly on my face, my eyes flutter open and I try to move but become cautious of a gentle weight on my lower abdomen.My eyes trail down and I find Elliott's arm cradling me in a warm embrace, I try not to move too much as I look over my shoulder to get a glimpse of him. His eyes were closed and his breathing which fell lightly on my face was steady. I turned back and tried to stealthily get off his bed when his muscles tensed suddenly, holding me in place. I froze in shock at the sudden contact then I felt his body scuttle closer toward me till there wasn't an inch left between us."Can we just stay like this for a little while longer?" He asked softly. I felt blood rush to my cheeks and a warmth coursing slowly through my body at his words. I eased into him and he pulled me deeper into his arms before muttering something I couldn't quite make out.Soon after when I was convinced th
Chapter 93.I woke up beside Elliott again, I turned around to meet him fast asleep, with his back turned to me. I snaked my hands around him and snuggled in closer and allowed his musky scent to fill my senses.He shifted in response and muttered something before sleeping off again. I stayed like that for a few more seconds before I finally pulled away from him and got off the bed.I checked the time on my phone before I stood up and headed for the bathroom, I took a quick bath and ran through my morning facial routine before I headed back to the room.I sat down on the bed and watched as Elliott continued to sleep, I never thought I could be so infatuated with watching someone's chest rise and fall while he lay fast asleep.I got up from the bed and put on my gym wears before I stepped out of the room. My driver waited outside for me as previously scheduled the day before and I greeted him as he opened the car door for me.The ride to the gym was calm and quiet and I decided to call