Chapter 3: New Model?
In the park, Alena was busy reading a book and walking without looking around. Suddenly someone shouts at something. And in the next second, she heard a 'thump' sound right in front of her.
Elena stared in disbelief. Ray, standing in front of her, had his hands raised in the air, shielding her from the ball that nearly hit her head. "R-ray..."
"Look around you," Ray crouched down to pick up the ball. Throw it on the field. One of the basketball players shouted sorry to him.
"Thank you for having—Ray, your hands…" Shocked to see Ray's hands turn red, Alena immediately stepped forward. She'd almost touch Ray's hand if he wasn't a woman.
"My hands are just turning red. Don't worry." Ray hid his hands behind his back.
"Oh, I'm sorry..."
"I told you it's fine," Ray said, annoyed.
"But..."
"Stubborn girl."
Ray noticed Alena, who took two cans of soda from the drink machine. Give one to him. At beside him, giving him some distance. Survey Canceled When the girl insisted on buying a can of soda as a token of gratitude.
Ray opened his soda can, and gave it to Alena, taking Alena's soda can for herself.
"Thank you," Elena said, embarrassed.
Ray sipped his can of soda, watching Alena, who was speechless. "Are you always like this?"
"What?" Elena turned around, confused.
"Silence when with someone."
"Oh, I…"
"You know, this is the first time we've spoken after 3 years in the same class," Ray muttered.
Alena smiled faintly and replied, "Right."
Ray chuckled, hearing Alena's curt response. He put the soda can beside his seat and leaned against the wall. "Right?" His laugh is crisp.
"Did I say the wrong thing?"
"No, not really. Just think you're too quiet. It confuses me." I'm Ray.
Alena looked up, looking at Ray, who closed his eyes. Ray's eyelashes are thick and black. She was stunned when one of Ray's eyes opened suddenly, staring straight at him.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ray asked. "What are you thinking right now?"
Alena immediately lowered her head, embarrassed. "I don't know. , Just feel you're too unpredictable. It confuses me."
Ray's laughter sounded quite loud. The man bent down to hold back the out-looking daughter that came out without wanting to stop. "You're making fun of me, aren't you?"
It was the first time Alena had seen Ray laugh. Handsome and looks like a friendly person.
"No." Alena denied. "You started it yourself."
"Yes, you're right." Ray smiled again. "Enough for today. I have to go. Thanks for the drink."
After school, Jill stood tall in the doorway of Ray's classroom. Waiting for Ray, who was putting his books in his bag. His eyes caught the figure of Alena, who was sitting next to Ray's desk.
"What are you seeing? Changed your mind to go after her?" Ray teased, replying to what his friend did yesterday. She walked past Jill; the man followed behind her, and paralleled their steps.
"Impossible. She's not my type at all."
"So, what type of girl do you like?"
Jill thought, her hand on her chin. "Hmm... Beautiful, sexy..." His lips formed a wide smile. "Well, like Leanne I guess."
Ray ignored Jill's words and smiled mockingly.
"Hey, how about the offer to be a model yesterday? You reject it?" Jill asked.
"Hmmm..."
"Consider it, damn it. It's for your good. Don't waste the opportunity that's right in front of your eyes." Jill grumbled in annoyance. If there was a baseball bat, maybe, he'd just hit Ray's head straight away to get his friend's head a little sane.
Ray snorted. Talkative Jill, like that. "I'll consider it." He said then.
"Are you sure? Yes! Why not do it since yesterday." Jill hit Ray lightly in the back. Then put his arm around Ray's shoulder, happy. "listen, after this call that person and photoshoot you're willing to be a model."
"I'll do it if you keep your mouth shut, Jill."
***
Ray opened his cell phone and called Susan back. Pressing the phone to the ear, a connected tone sounds. Not a few seconds later, Susan's voice began to sound from the other side of the phone.
Susan's voice sounded excited, "Well, have you changed your mind, Ray?" Susan said directly.
"I think so. I'm to do it." Ray said.
"Good, I knew you would be interested in my offer. You have a handsome face to be a model, I can never go wrong." Susan said confidently. That's true.
"Yeah, when did I start doing it?"
"Come to my office to discuss it first. If everything is agreed upon, our party will contact you to provide a schedule for the photo shoot that you will do. Oh, yes, bring a guardian to accompany you when you sign the contract later."
"Can I take my friend with me?" Ray asked, thinking of Jill's face that came to mind. "He's been like a brother to me."
"Yes, of course. Whatever it is, as long as you want to come."
***
School hasn't finished yet and Alena has gotten a call from Tamara. She immediately went to the toilet to pick up the phone. Avoid someone who might overhear their conversation.
"Leanne, come to the studio after your school ends."
"What? Didn't you say I took two weeks off after the last interview yesterday?" Elena groaned annoyed.
"Yes, it is true. However, last night I just received news that there was a photo shoot with a new model." Obviously Tamara.
"New model? You said the shoot was canceled."
"Some time ago, the model turned down Susan's offer. And somehow, the new model contacted Susan again and accepted her offer. They met and signed the contract yesterday afternoon."
Elena huffed in annoyance. "I have a bad feeling that the new model is annoying," she mumbled to himself.
"Leanne, how are you?"
"What can I do? I have to stay there, even if I don't want to, right?"
Tamara's long sigh was heard from the other end of the phone. "Oh, thank goodness. I already told the driver to pick you up at the usual place."
"Yeah, all right, see you there, Tara."
Elena sighed. She came out of the toilet with a bent face. As she descended the stairs, she saw Keane climbing the stairs. Staring at her as if she had just found a lost item. Keane climbed two steps at once and blocked her steps.
"What is it?" She asked curtly. "Don't you want to be seen greeting each other at school?"
"Shut up. I want to talk."
"Just talk,"
"Today, I have an event with my classmate. Keene is coming too."
Alena's brows knit together. "Then?"
"Don't act stupid! Of course, I want you to let us out!" Outraged and embarrassed. Keane shouted right in front of Alena, making several people there look confused.
Elena smiled a little. It is always like that. She came down one step and stood right in front of Keane. She pinched her brother's cheeks. Keane slapped Alena's hand in annoyance. "No need to shout like that I can already hear it, Keane. I also have a photo shoot today. Tara just informed me that a new model has entered the agency."
"So, the conclusion?"
"You can go. But remember, you can't drink, you can't come home at night. I'll know if you break it." Alena explained in an authoritative older sister style.
"I'm not a kid anymore," said Keane.
"I know that too," Alena smiled a little. "Bring something when you get home." It was a girl walking past Keane.
When Alena reached the last stairs. Keane turned around and called her name. "Al,"
Alena looked back and looked up to see Keane. "Yes?"
"Do the best." His whisper is encouraging. His face reddened when he said that.
"Yes. Thank you, Keane." Alena smiled gently. She could see Keane's face was getting redder.
It is always like that. Annoying, annoying, but underneath it all. Keane has great concern for her brother.
Behind his rude attitude. Keane has always been her protector. Always defend her and also act like a big brother if something bothers her. Even Keane had a fight with his classmate when Alena was teased by a strange girl by his friend. Unlike Keane. Keene tends to defend Alena with scathing words that she can throw at anyone who hurts her.
"How?" Keene asked, watching his twin brother return to class.
"Already. She let us go. Today, she also has a photo shoot." Keane lowered his voice when he said 'shooting'.
"Is that true? I just saw the magazine. She's very sweet." Keene said. He deliberately teased her, noticing Keane's blushing face since Keane's return to class.
"I know it," Keane said curtly. He covered his face with one hand. Turning his face the other way, other than staring at Keene. He hates to look embarrassed, knowing that he likes Leanne as a model who is loved by many men.
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