Rewritten (Unwritten Book 2) (18 page)

Nichole kisses me on the lips, whispering, “Yours.”

“Really?” I kiss her back. “So you’ll stay the night?”

“Yes, Paul, I will stay the night with you.”

As we enter my apartment Nichole starts unzipping her dress seductively walking straight to my bedroom. “I think I owe you a blow job for tonight.”

I grab her from behind, pulling her in, whispering in her ear, “I didn’t take you out tonight just to make you feel like you had to repay me with sex.”

Nichole turns to look at me, giving me a look of confusion.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to fuck you silly but I just want you to know that was not my only intention with taking you out tonight.”

She wraps her arms around my neck and leans in to kiss my ear before moving down my neck, whispering, “Then why else would you go through all of this trouble?”

I place each of my hands on either side of her face so I can look directly into her eyes, “Nichole, I like you. I haven’t liked anyone in awhile. I wanted to spend a night out with you, that’s all.”

“Paul, you could have showed me that in bed, for free.”

“It’s not about the money. I want to show you just how special you’re becoming to me, outside of my bed. It just felt right. Don’t question it.” I lean in to kiss her lips softly, “I hope you’re feeling the same way.”

I can feel heat rise to her face and she looks down, not sure how to respond.

Leaning down, I try to look into her eyes, “Is that ok with you?”

Nichole looks up, “I’m sorry. It’s just… I mean… I’ve never had someone go through so much just to tell me they like me. Paul, I don’t date. I’ve only ever dated one other person and I walked in on him screwing my roommate. I just don’t know how all of this is supposed to go.”

“Well, now you do. I’m sorry that happen to you. Things make more sense now but don’t over think this. Do you feel the same way about me?”

Nichole doesn’t answer, looking up to me as her eyes fill with hope and she nods her head
yes
.

I rub my thumb over her bottom lip before leaning down to kiss her softly as I wrap my arms around her and lift her up off the floor a few inches to my height.

I hold her tightly, kissing her before slowly lowering her down back to the floor. “Now, let’s go to my room so I can show you how much I like you in my bed,” I say as I slap her ass.

Nichole laughs, “There’s the man I know,” as she runs to my room, begging for me to chase her, which, of course, I do.

M
y stomach tenses as I approach Alex’s building the next day. Squeezing my fists together, I take a deep breath in, determined as I walk up to the building, not wanting what happen with Jacquelyn to ruin my chances with Alex and my new job.

Every day will get easier…

I enter the room to see a group of men dressed in suits. Their age’s range from 70 to what I guess to be 30. I smile sweetly as I excuse myself through the crowd and walk up to Holly, the receptionist.

My eyes are big as I look at Holly, tilting my head toward the group, trying to ask who these guys are without saying anything.

Holly turns in her chair so she’s facing away from the group, “This is Howard, Dean and Prescott, the law firm you’re shooting today. Very boring stuff but the one leaning against the door with the three-day old stubble is cute,” she smiles.

I slyly look back to the group to get a good view before raising my eyebrows back to Holly. “Hmm, yeah, not bad. I’ll see if I can get him talking for you. Check out if he’s married or not.”

We smile at each other before I playfully hit her arm and walk back into the studio.

“So our photo shoot is indoors today I take it?” I ask Alex who is setting up lights.

“I know, boring head shots but hey, it pays the bills. I figured you could hone your lighting skills and maybe we could start working toward you being a certified professional photographer. Some of the photos you need to submit can be pretty boring so you might as well get paid while you do it.”

“That would be wonderful. Thank you for wanting to help me. I thought it would be years until I even tried.”

“You’re ready and I would love to help you. Blame it on me being a dad. Marissa let me teach her a little but she wanted to do more motion pictures. I guess it does have some of the same aspects but you know, kids don’t want to work with their dad. It’s not
cool
.”

I laugh, “Yeah, I get it. Well I’m honored you would want to help me. It’s her loss.”

We work together setting up the background and lights before calling each lawyer back for their individual headshot.

What could have been a very simple and boring photo shoot, Alex has turned in to a master learning session for me. We work on getting the lighting just right on three-quarters of the face so the shadows are the perfect darkness. I soak in all the information Alex is giving me and love the technical process to produce the perfect picture.

We gather the group for their group shot and after everyone leaves I walk over to the computer, anxious to view the photos.

As they are loading in the computer, Alex walks over congratulating me, “You did really good today. How do you feel about it? Did it get easier with each person?”

“It did. I’m excited to see them. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to really show me.”

“I told you. I’m glad to help.”

The photos come up on the screen one at a time and Alex smiles, “These are great. Good job.”

“Thank you!” I’m literally jumping up and down in my seat.

“Hey, I don’t have anything scheduled for tomorrow, how about we head out and take some shots to build your portfolio. I hear the beach will actually be sunny for a change,” he laughs. “Why don’t you see if you can get your sister and Charlie to model for you?”

“Really? That would be amazing. I’m sure they would do it. Thank you.”

“Great. Keep me posted if they can’t do it and I’ll meet you at one out at Ocean Beach. I’ll bring all the gear, don’t worry about anything.”

Charlie, Nichole and I pull up in Charlie’s Mustang to a sunny Ocean Beach.

“Wow, what a beautiful day,” Nichole says looking around.

“Yeah, it couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you guys again for coming out to do this,” I say.

Charlie wraps his arms around me, “You know we would do anything for you. Both of us,” he smiles to Nichole.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, I love you… Ok, let’s go take some photos,” Nicole says as she starts to walk to the beach.

Alex has already scoped a spot and is setting up some lights as we approach. “Hey Alex, how can I help?” I ask.

“Hey guys. Glad you could make it. It’s great that you’re willing to help Allison.” He reaches his hand out to Charlie and then Nichole.

“We’re glad to help. What’s the plan? What are we shooting?” Charlie asks Alex.

“I don’t know. You have to ask the lead photographer of the shoot that question. It’s all up to her, I’m just the assistant today.”

I tense up; I didn’t know I would be doing
everything
today. After a second, a small smile covers my face. This is what I’ve dreamed of for years. Here is my chance to do what I want. The idea makes my heart flutter and my hands tingle with excitement.

“Ok, I saw a volleyball net set up just a ways down. Let’s head down to get some shots of Charlie playing. Then we can get Nichole lying on a towel, sunbathing. Then, oh yeah, we can get Nichole in the water, maybe about knee high with the water splashing around her.”

“Sounds like a plan,” Alex claps his hands together. “Here, Charlie, help me move these lights.”

We walk to the Volleyball net and start to set up the lights. I look at Charlie, “Hey baby,” I say as sweet as possible. “I want you all tattered and sweaty…” I raise my eyebrows as I slap his ass. “Now go run.”

He laughs, holds his hand up to his forehead in a salute and says, “Yes ma’am,” as he winks and heads off to run down the beach.

Charlie is gone for about fifteen minutes and when he returns the shot is all set up. He’s breathing heavy and he removes his shirt. The longer he stands there the more his body covers in a deliciously sexy sweat and it’s exactly the look I want.

I look at him, reaching out and touching his chest, “Oh yeah, perfect baby.” I smile, lifting up to kiss his lips.

Charlie grabs me, pulling me into him, rubbing his sweaty body all over me. I laugh, fighting him off, “No, I need you sweaty. Don’t rub it off on me.”

He whispers in my ear, “But I like to rub it out on you.” He raises his eyebrows as he lets me go.

I hit his chest, “Get to work. Go look gorgeous over there for me.”

We set up the shot and take photos of him spiking the ball, reaching out long, displaying the sweat dripping down his chest and his board shorts that hang just a little too low.

“Wow, all we need is some dog tags and we’d have our very own Maverick,” Nichole yells out making everyone laugh.

I nod my head up and down, “I know. The exact look I was going for.” I smile looking back into the camera to take another shot.

Next we get Nichole lying on the beach, looking sexy as ever, of course. She wears a black string bikini with her hair lying long covering her shoulders. I set her in multiple poses, standing up, lying down, all very sexy.

“Ok, let’s get you in the water,” I guide Nichole on the next shot.