Love In Between
Chapter 10

-This one I like baby!” he says and my eyes widen.

“Did you call him bebe? Are you kidding?”

-Delfina, please? Serena who is the one who knows about this, and has said that the blue shirt is the right one. – He explains as he takes his arms off her shoulders.

-It’s mostly because of the color of the cell phone. – I intercede and she looks at me seriously.

-Okay, I’ll let them do their thing and I’ll go get a coffee. – She speaks in an arrogant way and I really didn’t imagine that Gael was in love with a woman like this. – She asks him and plants a k**s that is not worthy of being given in public.

-Delfi, wait for me at home, ok? he asks her firmly and she nods and then leaves.

While she leaves the studio I go get the camera and prepare everything I need. I look at the scenery one last time and arrange the last minute details when I feel her hand on my shoulder. -I’m sorry Serena,” he says and putting on my best face I turn to look at him.

-I don’t understand Gael, what are you sorry for? – I ask pretending not to understand.

-For what you just saw. She’s very paranoid about you and the rest of the women who might approach me,” he explains.

-Have you told her about what happened between us? I ask rather worried and he denies.

-You wouldn’t be alive if you had. – He says with a chuckle, “I have told him that I have been with someone occasionally, but I have also told him that it was nothing serious,” he adds and my own proposal hurts.

-I understand… Well Gael, we’re not here to talk about your girlfriend or anything like that. I need us to take these pictures for the first part of the advertising campaign. Then later on we’ll do the videos and other necessary photos. – I explain to her and gather my hair in a messy way so she doesn’t bother me.

-As you say, boss,” she jokes and laughs.

-I’m not your boss. If anything, I’m just the director of this advertisement. Now sit there and take the cell phone; I need you to pretend you are talking to your girlfriend or someone who makes you smile in a special way. – I instruct him and he does as I ask.

I start to take the pictures, but the light for some reason is not right and I have to stop. -Gael, wait. I have to go get the lighting technician to fix a few things. – I let him know and he just nods.

Quickly, I call Joel on the intercom and ask him to come and help me with the problem I have; he is an expert in this and I know he will fix it in an instant.

-He’s coming,” I comment under his watchful eye.

-Relax, I’m not in a hurry,” he says smiling and continues to stare at me.

-I ask trying not to laugh, but he laughs first.

-I just find it strange to see you like this,” he comments and I honestly don’t know what he’s talking about.

-And that means,” I press.

A half smile appears on his face -With so many clothes and so far away. I don’t know… maybe because the last time we were together I memorized you completely. – He says, leaving me speechless.

Gael’s gaze turns away from me and looks back at me. As I turn around Joel approaches me with his big smile as always. His long brown hair is already moving with his steps and when he reaches my side he crosses glances with Gael.

-Tell me, miss, how can I help you? – He tells me in that particular way of speaking that makes me laugh.

-First of all, stop talking like that, I’ve told you until I’m tired of it. – I say with a chuckle. -Secondly, please fix this mess they have made here. I’ve already told you that I don’t want anyone but you to be in charge of the lighting. – I ask him and he nods.

-Of course I do, skinny. – He finally says and it’s better when he calls me like that. He looks at Gael again -Do you mind stepping out of there just for a moment? I have to adjust some things,” he explains and Gael just gets up and comes to me.

-Come on Gael, do you want to have a drink in the meantime? – I ask him as we walk away from the set and go to the table at the back with snacks and drinks.

-Did he call you skinny?” he asks a little indignant and I don’t understand his attitude.

-Yes, that’s what he calls me affectionately, why? I ask confused while I pour myself a glass of orange juice.

-Your employee calls you that,” he continues and I take a deep breath.

-First of all, Gael, Joel is not just my employee; he’s my best friend. Secondly, I think it’s my problem what my employees call me anyway. – I inform him as politely as I can.

-Well, your best friend is dead because of you,” he tells me seriously and I just smile at his words.

-I know, he told me… but, he also knows that I don’t want anything with anyone,” I explain and his eyes widen.

-Have you slept with him like you did with me?” she asks with a whisper and I deny.

-No, I can’t get involved with him, I know he really loves me and I don’t want to hurt him, any more questions agent,” I ask sarcastically and I see him wanting to bite his lips.

-No,” he replies.

-Flaquita, that’s it!” Joel shouts and smiles at him.

-Thank you, you’re a genius! – I reply and go to the set to make sure everything is okay now.

Once I make sure that everything is in order I tell Gael to come and continue with the photos.