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2024-10-29 19:42:56Sometime after a rather... Exciting breakfast Collen, Daphne and Alison were picked up and taken to The Garden.
"You have your own studio!?" Alison shrieked unable to contain the excitement in her voice. Any time she had previously been able to work generally the people had to rent out a studio space.
"We figured it was best to be a one stop shop. We have the models, the space, and we keep a photographer contracted to come any time he's needed, happily he's a professional. His only concern is making beautiful art. As he says you are his portrait." Evelyn smiled seeing Alison's reaction. "And before we began working with him, Collen actually was quite the photographer as well. He did all of the early work for The Garden."
"Really?" Daphne asked unable to hide the surprise in her voice.
"Hey I have some hidden talents too. Remember, Jack of all trades." Collen smiled waving his hand dismissively. Sure he had done some work as a photographer but
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It didn't take long until Bernard had a green screen, lights set up, and his case filled with just about everything, different cameras, memory sticks, A bag of mushrooms, (This may explain a bit.),flash, and external batteries. The man could probably photograph and record for a few days non stop and still have power left in something. Once set up Bernard got straight to work."These dresses are so beautiful!" Alison cheered. "Where did these come from Collen? Did you have them brought in for us?" The three were currently doing a few shots in some beautiful summer dresses."Actually we get a lot of brands or designers who give us these as gifts hoping our models will show them off. They see it as free advertising, or possibly winning a favor if we like them enough.""Oh wow, so would someone like Tatiana or Evelyn wear these?""Nope." Collen stated bluntly."Not a chance." Evelyn announced. After some time she had returned and was watching her
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As the group proceeded down the boardwalk Collen could only shake his head in shame and look towards the ground as they were all probed by gazes of intrigue or disgust. And in all honesty Collen couldn't say he rightly blamed them for the looks entirely. Leading the way was Bernard, still with his pink cowboy hat, he wasn't wearing any kind of shirt or vest anymore for that matter. You could say he was wearing clothing... If it could truly be called that. Bernard was wearing a leopard print mankini, and his crocs. As if Bernard taking to the head of the pack wasn't enough to draw attention, Bernard was calling out to almost every good looking guy he passed. It was bringing an entirely new definition to the phrase cat calling."Please tell me we're close. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take." Daphne sighed embarrassed. It wasn't Bernard's sexuality that was driving her up the wall. But this was a kind of attention she didn't want to receive. She was use to having men
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Collen Could honestly say he was in love with Evelyn. He would burn the world for her without hesitation. The same time due to circumstances Evelyn had actually pushed him to sleep with Kendra. He was her first, and he was in charge of her day to day, and protecting her. With how out of control things got he was spending months with her almost 24/7. In the end he had been her first, and they had grown close during the period of time. There was no denying he had developed feelings for her. The facts was he loved Kendra yes... But Evelyn he was INlove with. "Let me start by saying... M-My family never wanted me..." Kendra was unable to hold back her tears any longer. slowly the small drops began rolling down her face falling to the ground below. " My father's last name is Davis... I-I was an illegitimate child who came from a poor woman... My father's family is what you would call old money who fell on hard times. My grandfather spent the money like a fool. T
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"Where the hell have you been!? You kept Ms. Constantine waiting! Useless girl." Nelson roared upon seeing Kendra step through the doors of the garden. After waiting for so long Evelyn was preparing to have him thrown out of the building when Kendra finally arrived."You know most people would kill for this kind of opportunity, and you walk in here an hour lat-" Although Evelyn didn't approve of the way Nelson was speaking to his niece, at this moment it was a family matter completely unrelated to The Garden. Therefore said nothing about Nelson, instead shifting her focus to Kendra, but as she looked up she saw an all to familiar face walking through the door next to Kendra. 'Why do I get the feeling I'm going to have a headache.' Evelyn was already beginning to get phantom pains for the headache to come."I'm sorry mate. It was my fault. I-""What? Who are you? Get away from my niece! Kendra what are you doing wasting your time with this nobody?""Uncle
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'I knew they would want her for a model! The moment she saw Kendra that she would want her!' Nelson cheered inside. In his mind the only thing that Kendra would need to do was show up, shake her boobs in front of a camera and she would be bringing in a bunch of money with no costs to himself and no real effort. A smile began spreading over his face as he rubbed his hands together greedily under the table. ' Finally our family's mistake will be put to some use!'"So love, is there anything you would like to do?" Collen asked as they left The Garden. Ever since Collen pulled her away from the room with her uncle, Kendra had been absolutely glowing. In all honesty when Collen pulled her away from the meeting it was more or less spur of the moment. Collen remained outside the doors after they entered the room and was listening in on their conversation. Collen unable to tolerate how Nelson was speaking to Kendra in such a manner decided it was enoug
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Evelyn slowly looked up from her phone a malevolent smile on her face as she looked into Nelson's eyes, her own burning with hate. She had met plenty like him in her time. And there was nothing better then spitting on the people that are use to spitting on others. Evelyn turned her gaze looking back down to her paper and spent a few minutes finishing it in silence. Finally she looked up sliding the paper across the table to him."I hope this will meet your approval." Evelyn said smiling sadistically. Nelson never had met Evelyn before, nor did he have even the slightest grasp of her personality. He was quite certain he was untouchable. And more so was sure she was smiling due to a successful deal that both parties would profit greatly from. Nelson reached out for the paper smiling like a used car salesman unloading the hooptie that had been sitting on his lot and prepared to breakdown fifty miles later....The smile on his face instantly vanished upon reading t
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When Kendra and Collen arrived back at The Garden she was shocked beyond words for a brief moment."H-He left?" Kendra was stunned. Ever since her father took custody from her mother, Nelson controlled every aspect of her life. Where she slept, how long she slept, what she ate, what she wore, her workout routine, she had no control over anything. No money and ever since her first time running away she wasn't allowed to be out alone."I was able to persuade him to step away and allow you to live your own life." Evelyn shrugged allowing a small smile to slip. 'I have to say I quite enjoyed persuading him too.' She thought to herself as she presented the outline of the contract she was having drawn up for Kendra. As Kendra looked the papers over tears began to subtly fall from her eyes.'This is so generous!' She thought to herself. When her uncle told her about the possible job she had looked up the possible incomes for beginning models, the average starting
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"Mother!?" Both of the women could only stare in disbelief."Thanks Bruiser." Collen whispered through the doorway to his friend who had brought over Kendra's mother. As John also gave Collen an envelope."I'm a security specialist. Not a private detective! Next time you need someone found, call someone else!" Bruiser protested. Though he would never admit it. After hearing the details through text message he was more then happy to help the mother and daughter reconnect."Hey you're getting paid one way or another. More then your normal rate might I add!" Collen hissed back through the doorway."Okay Okay, Well I'll catch you later man.""See ya. And Bruiser.... Thanks again. It may not have felt like much to you, but your actions will have meant the world to two women.""Yea yea." Bruiser called out waving his hand goodbye. Though as he was leaving he had a giant satisfied grin on his face. He had done his good deed for the year
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Elsewhere. "Sir we will be arriving shortly." "Aye. Thanks lad." An older man thanked his driver.. Sitting in the backseat of a luxurious sedan was an older man in dressed head to toe in both style and decadence. His appearance, voice and manners all refined almost to perfection, his aura commanded your attention. Yet he was currently smiling ear to ear like a giddy school boy. "It's been some time since I've seen you this excited sir. Are you sure it's okay for you to arrive without announcing yourself ahead of time?" "Bah. Now where would the fun be in that?" "Well I'm just saying sir. Someone of your stature should be recognized. You're far from a nobody." "Aye I suppose one could argue that, but I've never been one to enjoy my status. Besides there's a young man I wish to surprise." Backstage of the charity event. "Alright hurry now. We only have so much time to fix this disaster." Evelyn stated glancing back over her shoulder while maintaining a brisk pace. "Wait..
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Present day."Evelyn!" Tatianna cried out in excitement holding her arms out preparing for a hug. Then there was Aurora. Every time the spotlight managed to find it's way to her, her silhouette managed to shrink. But as soon as the subject changed or Tatianna managed to deflect it away from her, Aurora would begin to recover. But this moment? Her silhouette shrank so much she could barely even be seen as a shadow.'That's Evelyn Constantine! That's Evelyn Constantine!' Aurora was currently in melt down mode. Her face was a bright tomato red. It wouldn't surprise her in the least if steam was visibly bellowing from her ears.'T-Two s-super models... Wait no three! AND I LOOK LIKE THIS!? Dear god Any other day I would pay to be in the presence of these women, but why today of all days do I have to look like a train wreck!?' Aurora clenched her teeth and eyes closed trying her best to prevent tears welling up in her eyes and furthering her disappointing appearance. Her current wardrobe,
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"Think you can fuck with us !? Both of you can go to hell!" Sven roared charging at Collen. He was committed to his actions. Once in a while a little blood just had to be spilled. Of course it never did look good in the headlines, and would bring heat down upon all of the gangs in the area. But this was all acceptable. Police attention could be bought, and even if they were to launch an investigation, there was only one thing worse. A loss of respect. If the people you stand above don't respect you, soon the payments begin coming up short, then they'll stop altogether. Soon enough individuals, and neighborhoods will stop complying. That would leave you with two options. First uproot and find another neighborhood who doesn't know any better and crack a few skulls so to speak. The second. You crack every skull that speaks out against you. But at that point you've allowed a wound to fester, and it's only going to get worse. Instead of keeping a firm hand with one or two individuals from
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"Huh?" Crutches stood dumbstruck. He had never once so much as uttered a word to Sven let a alone beat him to a pulp and send his car flying into traffic. 'Shit I'm still recovering from having my ass beaten to a pulp, I'm not gonna go out looking for a fight in this condition!' Sven smirked pointing his nose in the air. "As you can see it was a close fight. After kicking his ass I even showed mercy... I was the bigger man, chose to walk away of my own free will.. Then the bastard sucker punched me! And while my head was still spinning he began raining down blow after blow. Absolutely no honor among adversaries. 'No honor among adversaries!? I was never an adversary to begin with! I mean I won't say it's something I wouldn't do, but damn! If I'm going to be accused at least allow me to throw a few punches!' He thought as his mouth hung open bringing a whole to level of dumb to his expression. "Huh?" Tatianna uttered in complete dismay. 'I expected Sven to pull some shady shit in r
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"So who are we looking for anyway?"...!!!'Oh shit! I hadn't even thought of that! What the hell am I going to tell Aurick!? Oh hey by the way that's the person who whooped my ass, sent my car flying into traffic, fingered me to the person who's car it hit, and the police! By the way it's also a girl who maybe weighs one hundred and ten pounds top!' Sven thought to himself, his eyes squeezed shut, clamping his hands to his head shaking it side to side. Sure Aurick was a long time friend, and if there's anyone who would possibly let this go it would be him. That being said some times friends are the ones to give you the most shit above anyone else. The closer you were, chances are the more shit you'll take."ERRr.... About that... " Sven mumbled.'Man I'll just have to bite the bullet and tell him what happened. Obviously neglecting to mention the information about how I've been extorting the boss's clients after their debts were paid.'Sven sighed and began glancing side to side loo
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"This is bullshit I'm telling you it wasn't my fault! RAAAAH!" Sven roared raking his dinner tray back and forth across the jail cell bars he currently found himself comfortably forced into, and when we say comfortably it was probably as comfortable as sitting on an angry porcupine. "As much as I'm enjoying these fine one star accommodations... LET ME THE FUCK OUT!""For the love of Christ all mighty will you shut up already!" An officer sitting at his desk groaned. Unfortunately he was the lowest ranked officer in their precinct therefore got the desk closest to the jail cells housing all of the lovely intoxicated and angry people who would love nothing more than to shove a stun gun up his nostril. "You know why you're in here!""No! No I don't know why I'm in here I'm telling you it's that -""It was your car that rolled onto a main road correct?""Well yes but it was -""There was an awful lot of money in your vehicle for someone who's records show as unemployed.""So what!? That's
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"Ты хочешь снова упомянуть мою семью!? Я засуну свой кулак тебе в задницу и вытащу твою голову оттуда!" (You want to mention my family again!? I'm going shove my fist up your ass and pull your head back out of it! ) Tatianna roared pivoting on the pads of her foot and driving her knee hard into his ribs.CRACK!Though it wasn't super loud, there was certainly the audible sound of something fracturing or breaking."NYAAAAH!" Sven cried out in agony. He was usually the one doling out the beating not receiving them. To pour a little salt on the wound, it happened this was the first time he ever had anything either broken or fractured. Tatianna on the other hand was trying her best to control her laughter at his noises. She may have seen an anime or two in her time and couldn't help but feel his sounds were that of a cat girl doing the pawing motion.'If this is what passes for a gangster these days I don't ever want to meet who they consider the weak.' She shrugged."NYoo BEITCHEEEEEEE
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A few minutes prior to Tatianna's encounter. "Yes boss.. Yes I'm on my way to McDonalds right now.""Ah is it the one the Devine girl works at?" A gruff yet smooth Russian accent came through the phone's speaker."Yes boss that's the one. What can I say it's my favorite." The man driving responded"Haha I can imagine why. It's quite the view if you know what I mean. But that reminds me, their debt was paid off I believe two months ago, you made sure to tell them and give my condolences about Mr. Devine right?""Of course boss. They were very touched by your words and the fact you were willing to knock down their debt to the exact amount borrowed after his death. Very generous if I do say so myself.""Good, good. Keep up the good work Sven. Though I lost that extra money, word will spread how compassionate and great Yuri is. People will flock to me for loans!""Hehe no doubt boss. Ah I'm here now." The man named Sven declared pulling into a parking spot shutting off his car. Sven look
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"It's true! I had absolutely no desire to become a model! I was perfectly content working at McDonalds minding my own business when someone almost forced me to become a model." Tatianna declared with a straight face. ...No one present truly knew Tatianna which was currently their biggest dilemma. Assume she's joking and laugh? You could but what if she was being serious? Wouldn't laughing make them downright insensitive?'Sometimes I can't help myself.' Tatianna smirked watching the group look back and forth squirming under the imaginary pressure. "I'm joking. Well about being forced at the very least. Unable to maintain her straight face Tatianna emit a small chuckle her beautiful smile returning to her face.Everyone had been staring at her slack jawed especially James. He himself had never encountered any career models who hadn't grown up with that burning desire to launch a career, who wasn't willing to fight tooth and nail to follow their heart! 'This woman had no desire but r
