Chapter 4: The Man on Suit

Mr. Lee instructed Maya to change into the provided clothes in the designated restroom hall assigned to each model director. Excitedly, Maya hurried into the restroom and swiftly donned the garments.

As she emerged from the restroom, all eyes turned towards her. Perplexed, she wondered what had captured their attention.

"Perhaps I look even more beautiful in these clothes," Maya thought to herself, a perpetual smile adorning her face.

However, Mr. Lee's reaction dampened her excitement. Holding his head in disbelief, he exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, what are you wearing?"

Startled, Maya glanced down at her attire, failing to comprehend the issue.

"Sir, I'm wearing the same clothes you provided," she replied, confusion evident in her voice.

"Yes, yes! I can see that, but you're wearing them incorrectly," Mr. Lee explained with a mixture of exasperation and amusement.

Realizing her mistake, Maya felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She quickly acknowledged her lack of familiarity with the design.

"Please allow me to return and dress properly," she humbly requested, eager to rectify her error.

At least, now she understood why everyone starred at her when she came out. Maya briefly felt self-conscious.

Just then, Mr. Lee received an important phone call and passed it on to Miss Nova, his assistant.

Maya followed Miss Nova back into the restroom hall, where Nova helped her properly adjust the dress.

"You look absolutely stunning and breathtakingly beautiful," Nova complimented.

"Thank you," Maya replied, admiring her reflection in the mirror.

Nova couldn't help but fixate on Maya's lips, her desire evident in her gaze. She mustered the courage to ask, "Can I...?"

"Sure," Maya agreed, unaware of the true intentions behind Nova's request.

Without hesitation, Nova leaned in, attempting to engage Maya in a deep kiss. Her attraction extended to both genders, and she desired an intimate moment with Maya.

Confused and taken aback, Maya instinctively evaded Nova's advance. "What are you doing?" she asked, trying to comprehend the sudden gesture.

"You're so beautiful, and your lips drive me crazy. I just want a taste, please," Nova confessed, driven by her desires.

In that moment, Maya realized that Nova might be a lesbian. While she found the idea intriguing and less intimidating, it wasn't something she desired at that moment.

"I'm sorry, Miss Nova, but I can't do that with you right now," Maya expressed, feeling anxious about the situation.

"Then, when?" Nova requested.

Maya was in a tight spot at the moment, "Never....I'm straight, sorry." Maya replied. 

"Why is it taking so long? Come out now! Time is not on our side," Mr. Lee's voice boomed from outside the restroom hall, growing impatient.

"We're coming out now," Maya quickly responded, rushing to meet Mr. Lee.

"That's it! You look absolutely stunning in that red dress. It seems as if it was designed specifically for you," Mr. Lee exclaimed, appreciating Maya's appearance.

Mr. Lee continued showering Maya with praise, and she expressed her gratitude to him.

Once again, all eyes were on Maya, but this time she understood why. It was her transformed appearance that captivated everyone's attention.

Another call came in for Mr. Lee, and he handed the tutorial to Miss Nova before excusing himself. Maya was then taken to the shoes department, where she tried on various pairs until she found the perfect fit.

Next, Miss Nova guided Maya to the makeup artists, who skillfully applied a few cosmetics to enhance her features. Maya's beauty reached unparalleled heights, leaving the other new models envious of her stunning transformation.

"Marvelous...! Absolutely marvelous...!! This is what true beauty looks like," Mr. Lee exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement at Maya's delightful metamorphosis.

Filled with newfound confidence, Maya met the gaze of every other model, unafraid and self-assured.

"Now, it's time for some shots. Follow me," Mr. Lee instructed Maya as they left the showroom.

He led her to the shooting department, where photos were taken for magazines and various other purposes. Just as they were about to enter the shooting room, Mr. Lee received another call, prompting him to ask Maya to wait momentarily.

Stepping a few paces away, Mr. Lee engaged in his private conversation, leaving Maya standing there, patiently awaiting his return.

Soon, Maya caught sight of someone familiar, but she was taken aback by his presence.

"What is he doing here?" Maya muttered to herself, her anger resurfacing.

"That jerk! Is he here to ruin my day again? Or is he also a security officer here? No, he's wearing an expensive suit."

Maya was referring to Mr. Tony, who made an impressive entrance, but this time it felt different. Maya no longer felt the same attraction towards him, and she noticed that other women didn't either.

Nevertheless, Maya didn't want him to see her. She remembered their agreement back at the office.

"If Maya fails to slap him, then she wants to have sex with him." Those were the terms they had agreed upon.

Not wanting to ruin her makeup or create a scene in front of everyone, Maya quietly slipped into the shooting room by herself.

Shortly after, Mr. Lee arrived and questioned why she hadn't waited for him.

"I thought maybe I should..." Maya began, but Mr. Lee interrupted her, announcing to the room, "It's okay. Let her go next...!!!"

A young, tall, and handsome man approached Maya. He flirted with her for a moment and introduced himself as Thomas Aryan, who would be handling her shoot for the day.

"I am Thomas Aryan. I will be handling your shoot for today," he said with a smile.

Maya was charmed by Thomas's sweet words and couldn't help but smile back. Lustful thoughts started creeping into her mind.

Suddenly, a faint voice echoed in her head, gradually growing louder.

"Miss Maya! Miss Maya!!" It was Mr. Lee trying to get her attention.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I was lost in my thoughts," Maya apologized.

"It's alright to daydream, but try not to get carried away," Mr. Lee advised.

"Yes, I'll be mindful of that," Maya assured him.

"You're quite lucky, Maya," Thomas chimed in.

"Lucky? Why?" Maya asked, curiosity piqued.

"Mr. James himself will be here for the selection. Just give it your best."

"Mr. James? Who is he?" Maya inquired.

"He's the CEO. You won't have any trouble with him. He has a discerning eye for women," Thomas shared with a sly smile.

"Alright then," Maya responded softly.

"It seems he's already here," Thomas noted.

A man in a suit entered the room, and to Maya's dismay, it turned out to be the person she had been trying to avoid—the man in the suit.

What will Maya do after seeing the Man on suit? Will she be able to seal her deal with Tony? 

To be continued... Mistaken Identity