It's been five years. Randall has grown, Adams' company has expanded even more, but in order to avoid being too reliant on the money he has acquired, I also sought for a career that was a good fit for me. I left Randall with the helpers Adams and I hired; they were kind, so I would have no problems. My first days at work were difficult since I was not used to being apart from Randall or maybe to seeing Adams seldom. I had no idea modeling would consume so much of your time, particularly if you have a busy schedule. I haven't spoken to Adams in a week due to our schedules clashing. I'm back in the studio now to do a runaway show. I want to return home and hug the two guys that are important in my life.
"Let's go!" My make-up artist stood up so I opened my eyes. I saw my face in the mirror and nothing new. It's still the same and it looks like nothing different. They prefer me to just light makeup so that it doesn't obscure the beauty of my face.
I also got up and was about to leave the makeup artist when she suddenly put something around my neck. When I looked at the design of the necklace the pendant had the letter “Z”. My makeup artist just winked at me and pushed me to line up with my fellow models. I just really want to go home and be with Randall. I miss them so much. Just a little and I can save. When I had enough money to buy what Adams and Randall wanted, I would stop working.
I adjusted the straightness of my body when the model in front of me left. I touched the necklace the make-up artist had given me. I have extra nervousness now— I just felt it again. I don't know why I'm nervous even though I've been doing it for a long time and I'm already got used to it.
When the model turned back I took a deep breath and lifted my neck to make my face look fierce. I began to walk the way we had been taught. I just looked straight ahead and when I turned back to change my clothes, my eyes met Adams. Although I was surprised, I didn't show it. I walked back and suddenly feel excited to ramp on stage. And who was the woman he was with earlier? I couldn’t see it properly because I only looked back for a second.
I have already changed into a new outfit. The dress that we will show today is the show navel and backless. Just a little more and there would be no fabric left in this dress. Nonetheless, my manager insists on giving it to me because I'm supposed to have the most beautiful body.
I was the next to walk, as I stepped my body was straight but my eyes were on Adams. My jaw tightened as I saw how the woman touched Adams' body and arm. The way this woman hold my husband's arm, you would think they were close! If I slap her with my stilettos? Just a ramp and we're done. I just hope Adams will wait for me.
The last thing we will wear is a nightgown so we already have partners who will hold our waists. I no longer pay attention to Adams because this is what needs more attention. But even when I don’t look at him, I can see in my peripherals that he is staring deeply at me.
"Thank you all for your cooperation!" Our manager applauded but I didn't let her finish speaking because even though I was having difficulty with the heel I was wearing, I ran to the stage. There was no one else there, even Adams was gone. I immediately ran to the parking lot. I should have texted him to tell him to wait for me.
When I was about to go to the parking lot I slowed down because I saw him in the lobby talking to someone. The woman next to him earlier, were both laughing so my walk quickly heated up. I adjusted my posture with anger with every step I took. When I got close to them I instantly took Adams' arm and wrapped it around my waist.
"Can I take part in your conversation with my HUSBAND?" I asked the woman sarcastically but I didn’t take my smile away from her. She laughed at what I said but my irritation with her still lingered.
Adams pulled my arm away when he saw that there was sarcasm in the tone of my voice. I just slapped his hand and stared at him. I turned my gaze back to the woman but suddenly my stare was aroused by Adams when he pulled my hand again.
“What ?!” I could no longer control my irritation and showed him how revolted I was.
"What are you doing?" He put his ear to mine but his voice could still be heard, so the woman backed away from us a little. She seems to have noticed that my husband and I do not understand each other because of her.
"Doing what ?!" I looked back and forth from him to the woman. “Do you think I couldn't see that woman and you?! I can see how he touches you!” My voice rose because I could no longer control my anger. "Only now we have time to meet yet this is how I saw!"
"Look, you don't understand ..."
I could see in his expression that he could not say what he wanted to say. He looked at the woman and turned back to me as well. He couldn’t get the word right.
"Then make me understand!"
If only maybe there were a lot of people today, I’m sure people already talking about us. Out of my voice, we will be the center of attention. The woman's smile is still not erased but I haven't paid attention to her anymore. When Adams did not answer I immediately marched away from where they were. I ran to my car but in my haste, I didn’t notice the rock. I was ready to fall to the ground but there was a hand to save me.
“Okay, calm down now. Hear me first.” He comforted me so that I would not be angry with him.