"Ms Val this is simple, see him as your romantic partner then pose with him,you are no child for crying out loud".
"Well you guys should get a real model to do this then".
Valerie snapped back.
I was so surprised she said that,that's so unlike her,being outspoken.
My secretary comes in to support her.
"Val, just pretend you two are a couple,get attached, romantic and glue to your man, can you please feel free with the boss"
Feel free? This is someone I have been with intimidatingly now. She is treating me like a stranger, I was wrong I know but ...how will I make her understand that I regretted my actions back there, how will this silent treatment end, I wanted us to talk so I can explain myself.
Selena started mumbling in frustration, she walked to us and forcefully took my hand and put on Val's waist, and then put hers around my neck.
I could feel her shiver at that pose, she remained stiff, unable to look up.
"Can you look at him please".
My secretary instructed.
Val shook her head, still looking down.
"I can't".
Is she crying? The thought of that made my heart ache hard.
"Val...Val... ",I said in a low tone only she could hear.
She ignored me.
"I am sorry, but apologizing isn't enough either. I wish there's something else that can define my regret and redeem me from your hate, I wronged you".
She looked up , her eyes were dry and so brave that I felt a hard aching in my heart. It was painful because it seemed like none of my words got into her. I was being very sincere for the first time talking to a woman and yet she reacted coldly.
"Now look at each other's eyes, tell us the love and passion, feel the love and passion. This is a multi millionaire project!!!"
Selena screamed loudly.
She did exactly as instructed and I wonder how she suddenly went from that panic to savage and fearless.
"That's it, beautiful perfecto"
Selena shouted with a thumb up.
"Now Ms I need you to climb on the stool so you can be the same height as the tall frog Prince in front of you".
I frowned at that name.
"Yes... perfecto now lean forward and pretend to kiss him, not necessarily kiss so don't be uncomfortable just a bit close to his lips, this one is going to be a good one".
She did as instructed.
I was so nervous when she came leaning, I wonder if we switched souls. She is acting like the natural model while I am here being nervous about her leaning close to me.
She closed her eyes and pouted her lips.
"That's it, we will take a shot now",.
I cupped her cheek and pouted to her too, she opened her eyes widely.
The camera flashed.
Val slapped my hands off her face and got down from the stool.
"Beautiful, genius I love it".
Selena exclaimed she quickly went to the editor as they displayed the image.
"That was unaware but you gotta see this , it's a masterpiece Mr Prince , her eyes were so adorable at the surprise move and yours were perfect, the picture has passion and chemistry between the two, I never thought we can get a picture like this,.....who is she to you exactly"
She stopped and turned to look at me.