URBAN: Chosen By A Kingpin (75 page)

Feeling completely embarrassed, I stalled before getting out of bed. I would just have to finish tonight and give her a break from my presence after this shoot tonight. Looking at the alarm clock, we had exactly an hour and a half before the shoot was to start, guess I didn’t sleep longer than half an hour. I jumped out of bed, grabbed my clothes and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Half an hour later, we were both dressed, make-up on and hair in place, we stood in the living room together. I sent a text to Heather and told her where to meet us in one hour. She lived in lower Manhattan so she could make it to the spot in twenty minutes tops.

“You look great Ms. Ellis. I wish I had your skin complexion.”

Honestly I still felt a little uncomfortable about what happened earlier, I just hope that we both could forget the incident completely. “Thanks.” I kept it short. “So are you ready for tonight?”

She had her eyes trained on me, but smiling at the same time. “Yes I am. I know you will help launch my career in the right direction so I’m going to make sure I give Mr. Foxx my best.”

We sat for a little while after making small talk about the entertainment industry. Realizing it was time to leave, I stood. “Well, let’s get the night started. Grab your bags, make-up, and jacket. My assistant will be meeting us there for you to sign some documents.”

Coming outside of my building, I see that same dark colored Honda parked a few buildings down. This couldn’t be the same car. This is too coincidental to be happening in the same day. We began walking down Park Avenue. My mind was totally in overdrive about this mysterious car. This is my first day actually taking notice to it.

“…And that’s how I found out.” Coming back to reality, I hear Athena talking. I was not paying her any attention. My focus was elsewhere for the moment.

“I’m sorry hun, were you saying something?” I felt like an ass because usually I’m on track with my clients.

She looked at me sideways, “Are you okay Boss? We can talk.”

I smiled. “Thanks but I’m okay. Just noticed this same car has been following me since this morning. I don’t know if I should be freaked out or what.” I was tempted to tell Athena all about my crazy ex but decided now was not the time, and if he was really following me, I’m sure he knows that I will dial the police within minutes.

“Which car?” She turned her head around.

Quickly yelling, I said “Don’t turn around. You will make it obvious we are looking for them.”

“Well how else will we know who the person is if we don’t look, silly?” She giggled and looked back again. “See, there is no one back there paying attention to us. Let’s get to the interview and focus on that.”

Feeling a little better I said, “You’re right. When we go in there tonight, I want you to give a show. I want you to put your effort into this shoot as if your life depended on it. Remember, you want to make a name for yourself in this industry. Do what he asks you to do and you are guaranteed to go far.”

She turned to me and smiled. “You’re the best Priscilla. I really appreciate you helping me. I know after everything is said and done, I will owe you forever.”

THE PHOTOSHOOT

Finally making it to the specified location, we meet Jeff Foxx’s personal assistant.

“Well ladies you’ve made it.” She smiled. “Well let’s head upstairs so we do not keep him waiting.”

We followed her into a building and down a corridor that lead to a flight of stairs at the end. “The elevators are being worked on tonight so we will have to take the stairs five flights up.”

Athena and I both looked at each other. After walking here, we were not in the mood to walk up five flights of stairs. But for the sake of my client, I was willing to put on a smile and gladly do it. She grabbed underneath my arm and we both walked up the stairs.

Reaching the top, both of us out of breath, we waited while the assistant finished talking about the many actors they had shot before they were famous. Entering through the doorway on the fifth floor, I closed the door behind us. We began walking down another long corridor. Bam. I heard the same door close again. I glanced behind me and noticed my assistant Heather quickly running to catch up with us.

“Ms. Ellis, I seen you guys outside and tried yelling for you but you all kept walking. That was one hell of a walk up the stairs.” She was winded. “Well here are your files. All of the documents are in place. She just needs to sign the first two sheets and Mr. Foxx needs to sign the last one with the checkmark.” She smiled at us then said. “Okay, if there isn’t anything else you require Ms. Ellis, I will be going. Tonight is a special night for me and an ex of mine. We are sort of rekindling the flame so to speak.” She giggled.

I rolled my eyes. “Thank you Heather. You may go. Make sure you are in the office on time tomorrow morning. I most likely will not be coming in and I need you to transfer all my calls to my home office line.”

We said our goodbyes and continued on into an area where the photo-shoot was to take place.

This area was set-up absolutely beautiful. Glass ceilings with glass walls surrounding the entire studio, this place was gorgeous. The entire place was crème colored with white trim. There was a clear image of the New York skyline clearly seen through the windows. Walking out of one of the side rooms, an Italian looking man stepped out. He was gorgeous.

“Hello ladies. He walked right over to us with a smile. “I’m Jeff Foxx of Sunrise Studios as you already know. It is certainly nice to meet you both.” He walked over to me first. “Priscilla, you are just as stunning as you sound on the phone. You have beautiful brown skin, nice full lips, and exotic slanted eyes.” He touched the side of my face. “Have you ever considered modeling before?”

I giggled. “Okay, now you’re just trying to flatter me.” I blushed. “But it’s working.”

He showed off his perfect white teeth. “And Athena, your look is unique. Your ivory skin contrasted against your sand colored hair and blue eyes and rosy cheeks is flawless.”

Athena returned a compliment as well. “Well Mr. Foxx, you have the sexiest, most adorable green eyes I have ever seen.” She stared straight into them until he smirked and looked at his assistant.

“Show them to the dressing rooms. I have an idea for the first shoot.” Jeff directed to his assistant.

I fake coughed, “Uh hmm, I’m not here for the shoot Jeff, remember, she is my client. Besides I don’t have anything to wear.”

“I always bring extra clothing of all sizes on the set for Mr. Foxx.” His assistant spoke up. “When he has an idea, it’s a great one. Trust him.” She turned us both towards the dressing rooms. “Change into these and meet me back out here.” He handed both of us an outfit that looked similar. Skimpy. Something video chicks would normally wear.

About to turn around and protest, Athena pulled me close to her. “Priscilla, please. I thought you wanted to help me? Just do this for me, I will owe you big. Just please do this.” She pouted her lips and kept begging, which caused me to complete this for her.

“Fine. Let me go get dressed then.” I pulled away from her and went into the dressing room. What do I look like being a model at the age of thirty-seven? Not that I am ugly or anything, and I wouldn’t say I am the most attractive in the world but my job is to find models, not be one. I looked in the mirror and saw a slim-thick, cocoa brown skin woman with a perfectly fit body. I give credit to working out every day. I began to put on the attire provided for me and thought about my life. Who knew, this girl from the hood may get a new start in life at close to forty, thanks to Jeff.

About 20 minutes later, I emerged with make-up intact and an outfit on that my mother would be ashamed of. I looked down and shook my head. But I had to admit that I looked good. My size eight thick body made this outfit look great. Athena also stepped out of the dressing room at the same time and her nicely curved size two body was perfect.

We walked back into the shooting area. Something seemed a little off to me though. I kept hearing sounds coming from the area where the stairs were. Warning signs were going off but again, I pushed it to the back of my head.

“Both of you ladies look delicious.” Jeff looked from me to Athena, then back again to me. I saw his assistant preparing the props in the background. It seemed the theme was something sensual with fake doves in the background.

“Ladies follow me.” He led us over to an area on white paper. “For this segment, we will have you guys posing side by side. It will be as if you are lovers for an Adam and Eve type of feel.” I looked at him as if he was crazy. But then I felt Athena put her hand on top of mine in a pleading way. So I just sighed.

He tells us to sensually touch each other. Feeling uncomfortable, I backed away a little bit.

“Boss lady, this is for my future. Please help me with my shoot. Don’t feel uncomfortable, it’s just me.” I looked at Athena like she was crazy. Was she serious? This shoot was not to be about me helping her in that way. It was a shoot for her to get her foot into the door. My job is to make sure that happens.

“Look this is not for me, this is for Athena, Jeff. “ I went to get up and was pulled back down by Athena.

“Priscilla, please. I’m begging you.” Fuck. I didn’t want to let my client down. I was one to put my best foot forward, even if I did have to get involved personally.

Sigh. “Okay. Let’s get this over with.” I relaxed a little bit. I just wanted to get this done.

He began snapping pictures at different angles. He would position us and reposition us again and snap some more pictures. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw someone walk by the studio doors. I looked over and seen his assistant was still seated getting things ready for the next set. So who could that be? I thought this was going to be closed off for just us? Oh well, maybe it was the cleaning people. I focused back on the set. This actually felt good being in front of the camera.

“Now to finish off for this scene, I need both of you to undress completely.” I looked over at Athena. She was already out of her clothing by the time I looked at her. So feeling comfortable now, I did the same.

“Perfect.” Jeff snapped more pictures. “Now I want your lips to touch. No tongue, but sexy and sensual as if you’re in a world with no men.”

“Jeff, no offense, but this is really not working for me now. I’m willing to do anything else but this has gone too far.” I looked over at Athena. “I’m sorry but…” in mid-sentence Athena leans over and kisses me dead in the mouth. Stunned for a moment, I sat there frozen.

“Good, this is perfect.” Jeff kept speaking encouraging words.

Jeff started snapping pictures. At the same time, I started having flashbacks about Derrick. It has been so long since I’ve had any sexual satisfaction that I began to kiss Athena back. Her lips were soft. “Mmm.” I let a soft moan escape my mouth. Athena worked her way down my chin and onto my neck.

“How does that feel, boss lady?” Athena began making small circles with her tongue on my neck. I kept moaning in ecstasy, I wasn’t seeing it as Athena making love to me. I see it as Derrick being back with me again. It felt soooo good.

“This is great. Continue. These shots are incredible.” Jeff continued to shoot.

“Athena, this isn’t right. Mmmm.” I tried to break free but something kept pulling me back.

She laid me down on the paper. “Shhhh boss lady. Let me take charge for once.”

She began working her way down my nude body, planting kisses on every spot she breathed over. She worked her way down in between my legs. I kept seeing the flash of the camera go off. Athena took her hair down and parted my legs.

“Freeze bitches.” Quickly opening my eyes, I saw a past client of mine standing at the entrance way of the studio. “So this is how you help clients get the job Priscilla? You let me go because I wouldn’t do what you asked and go on different bookings but you allow your clients to eat your pussy?” She had a gun in her hand. “Is that all I had to do to stay on your good side Priscilla?”

Scared out of my damn mind, I tried to reason with her. “River, please put the gun down.” I went to stand with both of my hands up. “We can sit like grown women and talk about this.”

She smirked. “Priscilla, Priscilla, Priscilla. You are not in control today. Sit the fuck back down. And you sir, sit the fuck down as well.” She waved Jeff to sit next to Athena and I. The assistant was nowhere in sight. “Strip.” She ordered Jeff to take off everything.

“No problem River.” He stood up to take off his jeans. “You have striking features River. Maybe I can help escalate your career.” He was completely nude. His body was in good shape. Not too slim and not too muscular. What really got me was his dick was almost the size of my forearm.

“Listen, you don’t fuckin’ know me. So shut the fuck up and stay seated or I will help you sit.” She walked over to us. “Now continue what you were doing before I entered but this time…” she stopped and walked up closer to us. “I want you to both to go down on Priscilla. At the same time.”

“River, why are you doing this?” I asked. I was really scared and wished that I would have asked Heather to stay now.

Again she smirked and spoke. “Priscilla, you are so wrapped up in your own world, you never noticed me following you for the past two weeks. I wanted to know what you really did since you never helped me take off. I followed you to many places going out of your way for other clients that you never did for me.” She walked up to me and placed the gun to my head. “Now that you know why I have been following you, I want to make you feel as humiliated as you made me feel.” She grabbed the camera and switched it to video. “Now do as I say.”

River was a passed client of mine who I tried to mentor in the past but she was not taking head to my warning about her temper. River was straight from the worst housing projects in Brooklyn. She had a hard edge to her that drew me in. I met her while on a run with Derrick a while back. I spotted her out of a crowd of hustlers on the block. She was running right along with them as they were playing basketball.

I had asked Derrick to introduce me to the rough looking but beautiful girl. I wanted to see if I could make a girl from the hood into a top notch model. Needless to say, she disappointed me when she brought her drug dealing boyfriend to a shoot, and he returned later to rob the place. I quickly let her go after that. I do not need drama in my work place. That is one thing that I do not tolerate is disrespect.