[45]
“You need to stay in shape, Giselle,” Brina said as she shaded the model who was still glued to the shoot this afternoon. The heat that greeted the location this time did not dampen Giselle’s spirits. It’s been a week since the announcement of the final night results, and it’s also been a tough few days as Brina hasn’t let Giselle breathe free.
Even so, Giselle continues to live it wholeheartedly. although sometimes she has to be extra patient in dealing with the crowds of fans who are increasingly often encountered accidentally. Like when she was at the airport two days ago, before arriving at her destination. Even the SEO staff was a bit troubled by the crowd because everyone wanted to shake hands and ask for photos with Giselle.
“I know,” Giselle smiled slightly. “What do you think?” She showed one of the results. “I don’t know why I feel like I’m missing something here.”
The photographer, David, just smiled a little. “But I think this is the best pose you can do. It fits the theme of this magazine.”
Giselle chuckled. “I’m not satisfied. Can you do it one more time?”
“No problem.” David laughed. “You really want the best, huh.”
“Even though I’m being paid to be on the cover of this magazine, it’s my face that’s plastered there. It’s widely spread and many people will see. If I don’t look my best, no matter how good the clothes are that are attached here,” She pointed at herself. “It won’t come across well if I’m half-hearted.”
Sometimes the stubbornness of the girl who started rearranging her order and getting ready, really made Brina lose her patience. But her determination and enthusiasm could not be ignored.
“How do I look?” asked Giselle after feeling confident enough to pose for the camera again.
“Good,” Brina gave two thumbs up. “After this, we’ll have lunch where you want.”
“An iced chcocolatte? The right air to enjoy it, right?”
“No!” Brina gave Giselle a fierce look. “You never learn from your mistakes?”
Giselle grinned widely and quickly left Brina for the shoot. Asking David for separate directions so that their work this afternoon could be completed soon. Besides accepting a job as a photomodel on the cover of Heavenly magazine, there were several invitations that she was supposed to complete while in quarantine. Including being a catalog model for one of the famous boutiques in NewCaslte.
Brina, who knew Giselle’s behavior, could only shake her head in wonder. She chose to sit on a waiting chair and talk to the other models invited by the magazine, which was mostly about women and careers. Giselle also accepted the offer to be one of the models to guest star and undergo an interview session.
The interview is likely to be conducted tomorrow. And Gisell has also gotten any material that can be learned before the interview process takes place. If Brina didn’t miscount, there were at least ten activities that Giselle did while in NewCastle. And all of them had to be completed within two weeks. Afterward, they flew to Yazeran to attend a lunch with the Miss World finalists. The agenda was not far from guest starring in a magazine run by Ford’s management.
Andrew. K :
I’m sure you’ve already started to get back to work. I’m sorry I haven’t had a chance to send you what I promised. The news about corrupt officials is really taking up my time. You know the news, right?
Brina, who was holding Giselle’s cell phone, was a little flabbergasted by this message that had just come in. “How close are they?” she asked curiously. “Gielle never seems to be busy with new people let alone discussing this guy.” He stared at Giselle’s cell phone with an amazed look until it returned to the dark screen. Although she knew Giselle’s cell phone code, it was not acceptable for Brina to unlock it just to read a message from Andrew.
“I’d better focus on Giselle’s other schedule.” She took out her work tablet. Organizing some agendas that Giselle might have missed including the shopping schedule. There were a few things they had to give and prepare for especially a dinner invitation from the owner of one of NewCastle’s most popular radio stations.
She simply placed Giselle’s phone next to her work tablet. As long as it was under surveillance, Brina was never afraid of leaving valuables behind. After all, this was an environment where many people were milling around and most of them were staff working under the direction of Heavenly magazine. In the event of theft, Brina would not hesitate to hold them accountable as the organizers.
Just about to report some things to Justin, Giselle’s cell phone was already calling for attention. Glanced at, still with the same sender.
Andrew. K:
Tell me the address of the hotel you’re staying at. I’ll send you an express package. I hope you like it and it fits. I included the ingredients in the cookies. I hope your nutritionist will accept it and stop forbidding you.
“Gosh, this guy doesn’t give up easily, does he?” Brina laughed at that. Not long after, Giselle returned with a much happier stride and smile. “Are we done yet?”
“Yaps.” Giselle sat beside Brina carefree. The satisfaction in her heart was evident in her smiling face. Although she was a little red from the heat and there were a few wrong poses, but Giselle felt that for the last time the shooting ended successfully. The result also made David feel much better after the repetition than before.
“Drink first,” Brina offered the bottle of mineral water on the table. Her eyes only glanced briefly at Giselle who was leaning back comfortably in her chair. “Someone sent you a message.”
“Harvey?” asked Giselle as she uncorked the bottle. She gulped down the contents of the bottle several times until almost half of it was left. It felt refreshing as the water passed down her throat. “I’m hungry. I don’t have anything else scheduled after this, do I?”
“Nothing.” Brina handed over the tissue in her bag. “Could you be more gentle with your drinking? A lot of eyes are watching you, Giselle. They seem friendly and kind but I’m sure they have other motives as well. We must remain vigilant. Don’t let that picture of you rushing around while drinking get out,” Brina said warningly.
Giselle just laughed. She grabbed her cell phone but before she fiddled with the contents, she chose to voice what was in her head. Not to refute Brina, but at least she broke the assumption of many people out there about the image of a public figure, which was voiced very well by Brina. “Giselle Namiozuka is also an ordinary person. if you’re thirsty, you’ll want to finish your drink quickly. after all, only a few drops fell on the corner of your lips, right? Can’t models and public figures make mistakes?”NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.
Brina smiled slightly. “If many people agreed with your words I wouldn’t have to worry. There are a lot of people out there who hate you. Unfortunately, they could be in your fan base.”
Giselle chose to shake her head. Then her eyes fell on the many messages on her cell phone. But there was only a short time of interest, the rest of the sophisticated flat object was back on the table.
“You… didn’t reply to any of the messages?”
“What for?” She leaned back comfortably on the chair. Enjoying the soft breeze that caressed her. “Not a message from Justin or Harvey. Nothing that’s a priority in my life, really.”
Brina was wide-eyed.
“Come on, I’m hungry. We still have other activities, right?”