Love In Between
Chapter 15

It’s practically impossible to get out of here, the journalists seem to have set up camp out there and leaving would be like going to war without weapons. -I told you,” he says as I turn away from the window.

-Is your life always like this,” I ask as I leave my office, knowing that he is following me.

-Only when there are scandals. – He explains himself and if I were in his place I would probably be in a stress and nervous breakdown.

-You need to find out who said about your wedding, they’ve created a big problem for you,” I comment as I usher us into the studio and walk towards the break room there which is where we keep the snacks for the photo shoots.

I take some of the snacks and soft drinks out of the fridge and place them on the table while his gaze doesn’t leave me for a moment. -Yes, I know. – He finally answers my question.

-Gael, what’s wrong with you? I don’t understand why you’re looking at me like that. – I finally ask.

I can’t stand it when he looks at me like that and doesn’t say anything, it’s torture -I just don’t get it. – He comments and I look at him confused while I eat one of the salad canapés.

-What is it?” I ask as soon as I’ve finished swallowing.

-That you haven’t done any advertising campaign with how beautiful you are. – He finally says, and okay, I have to admit, his words take my breath away, but I can’t let them fool me again.

-Thanks for the compliment… I guess…” I say hesitantly, “But, modelling isn’t my thing. – I finally explain and smile.

-I doubt it. – He immediately replies and walks away from me to go to the photography set.

I grab a bottle of water and walk over to him. I watch him as he looks around and then he turns to look at me with a wide smile on his face. -I have an idea,” he says enthusiastically and I just arch my eyebrows.

-What?” I ask with some fear.

-Instead of standing here bored while they leave, why don’t you let me photograph you,” he proposes, making me laugh.

-You? Photograph me? What for?” I ask hesitantly.

-Yes, you… to show you that you could be an excellent model and just to have some fun,” he explains.

-You’re crazy. – I comment without stopping laughing.

-Come on, cheer up,” he insists and as usual, I end up giving in….

-Okay, I’ll let you play photographer. – I finally reply as I sigh, just like when a child has finally had enough of insisting.

His smile in these moments is like a child’s as he walks towards me, and I must say I love it. He takes my hand and leads me to the centre of the set.

-Let me,” he says arranging my hair like the most professional of photographers and when I get the result I was looking for, he smiles.

-You’re a big boy,” I complain with a chuckle as he steps behind the camera and laughs.

-I’m a frustrated photographer who has found an ideal model,” he replies and I can only bite my lips. -Stay like that. – He asks me and shoots the camera. -Perfect,” he says proudly.

I can’t believe I let him talk me into this…. He tells me how to pose like a pro and I just do as he says until suddenly he steps away from the camera and walks towards me.

-Serena…” He utters in a whisper when he’s in front of me.

I look at him a bit confused -What?

He says absolutely nothing and walks up behind me. I have no idea what he intends to do until I feel his fingers take hold of my zip. -I’d really like to photograph you in lingerie only,” he whispers in my ear and I turn to face him.

-What are you playing at, Gael,” I ask in a whisper.

-I’m not playing… I really want to photograph you as I saw you on my bed that first night,” he says in a way that’s hard to resist.

I think over and over again about his proposal and I suppose I have to play the game in my favour. I’m in love with him, there’s no going back on that. I know he likes me, but I have to make him lose his mind for me if I don’t want him to marry her.

“Come on Serena, go for broke.” I say to myself and in a flurry I bring my hands behind my back and begin to slowly unzip my dress and then remove it in the most sensual way possible in front of his watchful gaze. The dress falls to the floor revealing the white lace lingerie I am wearing and her smile is more sensual than ever.

-You are a divine landscape,” he comments, looking at every detail of me.

-Take the pictures, but not with that camera,” I suggest and her gaze widens.

-What?

“That’s it… now I’m the one who will put you in check, Gael, the rules of the game have changed.

-Take them with your phone; I trust you won’t post them on any social media,” I joke and I can see him swallowing his saliva in an exaggerated way.

-Why do you want that?” he asks confused and smiled.

-So you can see them whenever you want and remember how much fun we had when you’re married,” I say as if it’s nothing.

-You’re the most sensual woman I’ve ever met in my life,” he says softly.

-Hurry up Marti… I won’t stay all night for you like this. – I tell him ignoring his comment and he takes his mobile phone out of his pocket.

I can see his hands shaking as he places the camera in his phone and this is just the beginning of how nervous I will make him feel… if he is looking to have fun with me; I will be looking for him to fall in love in the middle of his game.

“There are no more legitimate unions than those governed by true passion.” Stendhal