It was a new sunny day. Artemis woke up from the sun's rays slightly entered her room.
She stretched her legs and arms before getting up. She walked through the window and slide sidewards the big maroon curtain.
"Wow," she said, mesmerized by her room's view. Since they situated in a mountainous area, she could see such wide view from where she stood up. The trees were purely green, like a forest and there was also a part of it that consisted only vast area of grass. And she could see a sea.
She looked under. Martina was already up and playing with a golden retriever at the frontyard. They were playing catching balls, and very energetic early in the morning. It was still seven.
She checked the interior of the room. She didn't able to roam her eyes around last night since she was flustered and just went straight to the bedroom.
Her bedroom was like one of those from grand houses. There was a small chandelier, and some lamp walls at the bedside. The bed was huge, and there's a dark green sofa set with a glass coffee table. And the floor was woodtiled.
She led to where the bathroom could possibly be but there was none. But she noticed a wall that has its own edges. She tried to push it and as she suspected, it was a door that led her to another room.
It was kinda dark so she didn't see much of the room. And it seemed unoccupied. She only glanced at it and turned right as she saw another door. It was the bathroom. A glamorous wide bathroom.
She walked towards the sink and washed her face.
"Here's a towel,"
"Ah, thanks," she got it and patted it on her face. But she suddenly stopped when she noticed something odd, and studied around her. Then, she saw a lean back of a man who just went out from the bathroom with just a towel on its hips.
She became restless. "W-Who was that?"
Who just gave her the towel?
She calmed herself first before going out. She wasn't sure who was the man. Maybe Ms. Wang's nephew or Markus. She started to fret again as she was about to open the door.
After opening, she strided into the French door to be out of the certain room fastly.
"Are you done?"
She instantly froze. She knew who owned that voice!
She nodded and then, tried to push the door.
"What are you doing?" She froze again. Her heart was beating so fast and it would always leap everytime he say something.
She slowly turned around at him, but her eyes didn't dare to be on his direction. "I came here using a secret door here, trying to find a bathroom. There was no bathroom in my room but don't misunderstand. I was just really using your bathroom without knowing this is the room that you're in," she spluttered. "Anyways, goodbye."
And she hurriedly went out there.
She closed immediately the secret door and put her hand on her chest. She was out of breath. Especially when she saw on her peripheral vision that he was only wearing jeans and was topless.
It was just a peripheral vision but she knew how many abs he have. It was hella crazy for her.
She saw many abs from different actors on her movies and tv series, but not like that. Acting is different than the real one.
...
She went outside when she has dressed up already. Ms. Wang had her collections not just wedding gowns but other dresses, from casual to formal, on the villa. And luckily, she was able to put on one on her.
Walking past the hallway, she looked at her side. The big windows showed another view of the villa. And her skin was kissed by the sun.
She reached the living room where Ms. Wang was sitting and having her tea together with Martina and Markus.
Martina saw her first and she immediately greeted her.
"Good morning." She glanced at Ms. Wang. "Good morning, Ms. Wang."
Delighted to see her, especially that she was wearing what she designed, she stood up and hugged her as she drew by closer to her.
"How pleasant to meet you, Diana. It has been a long time,"
"I am also happy to be able to see you and wear your designed dresses, Ms. Wang," she bubbled.
Ms. Wang held her hands. "And I'm happy if you'll try wearing the gowns I've designed," she said, more like a request.
She was hesitant. She came to Ms. Wang's villa as the vice president of AC Apparel, not a celebrity/model.
"That will be amazing, Auntie Wang," Martina said in a shrill voice. "I can't wait to see it."
"What do you think, Mr. Reyes?" Martina questioned Markus. She looked at him.
"I personally agreed," he calmly said and flashed a smile at her.
But she wasn't convinced with that. It only gave her the pressure. She wasn't used to impromptu modelling.
"...Sure," she then agreed upon looking at Ms. Wang's positive expression.
They marched in towards a big room, like a function hall. It was Ms. Wang's design room where she kept all of her gowns. There was even a fitting room with a circular podium in it.
But Artemis was awed with all the gowns and bridal dresses she could see, lining up around the room.
"Come with me, Artemis. I'll show you my latest collection of wedding gowns. My Diana Collection," she proudly said to her with delight.
"Diana?" she repeated the word.
"I named it after you," she answered. "Come, I want you to fit it all."
They entered a walk-in closet. Martina and Markus were sitting, waiting outside.
She first tried the Cathedral Train Ball Gown where its elegancy just fitted on hers and it gave details on her shaped body.
Ms. Wang gave her also a pair of high heels. They were glittering silver heels.
"Go out and let them see," she said with happiness.
From the moment Artemis went out, Markus couldn't take his off of her. She was so beautiful and sexy. She was like a goddess.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Martina elbowed him.
He nodded in agreement, still not taking his eyes off of her.
"You're very beautiful with that gown, Ms. Diana," Martina happily commented and even gave a clap. She didn't expect to see her idol wearing her Aunt's gown beautifully and right in front of her.
"Really?" Artemis shyly responded. She was shy when Markus didn't take his off of her.
"Yes, very," Markus replied in behalf of Martina.
She tried the another gown after another. Ms. Wang was just jubilant that after a year it was made, finally, her inspired model wore it.
A mermaid-style wedding dress was the last one she fitted. It has a silver belt-like accessory. It contours her body from chest to knee then, it flares out to the hem. She looked at the oversized mirror. It gaves her a sexy look that highlights every curve of her voluptuous body.
"That is my last masterpiece of the Diana collection and I'm glad that everything fits you perfectly."
She looked at Ms. Wang with so much respect then, she bowed down. "Thank you very much for letting me come here in your villa. And being your model is a very great pleasure of mine."
"It's nothing. I am glad that I made all of these for you. Now, go out. I'm sure the two are impatient now to see you especially your boyfriend," she winked as she pushed her back outside.
She wanted to make a protest and correct her, but she just let it be. She didn't want to break the old lady's happiness.
She walked to the center to show them the last wedding dress, but they weren't around. She looked around, then a door at the left-side of the room suddenly opened and Markus went out, wearing a navy blue tuxedo.
He walked like a groom model towards her. He could even compete to those runway male models.
And she couldn't help but stare, her mouth slightly opened. Her heart were starting to pound inch by inch he drew closer to her. He was just amazing and a beautiful man.
She didn't even remember that he once looked like a nerd with shabby clothes.
Her gape stopped when a squeal filled the room. It was Martina with her DSLR on her neck.
"Martina," Ms. Wang scolded, but it seemed like she didn't hear it.
"You two look so gorgeous," she said, mesmerized.
Artemis just found it confusing. "Why is he wearing a suit, anyway?"
Martina raised the camera. "Ta-da! For pictures, of course. I also brought an instant camera," she raised another camera.
"You mean, a pictorial?"
"It is good for your business, isn't it?" Ms. Wang interrupted.
She looked at her, sfill confused. "How d'you know?" Then, she looked at Markus. Markus just shrug his shoulders, but it was obvious he was the one who told Ms. Wang about their true intention in going there.
"Is it okay with you? We will put your name on our company as our wedding gown designer for our upcoming anniversary. And I've heard that you're hiding purposely,"
"Diana, I'd be glad to design for you and Markus already know that I approved from the beginning," she stated.
She didn't expect the good news mthat she held Ms. Wang's hands. "Thank you so much. You've been and will be a great help for us."
"Not a problem. Like Martina, you're like a daughter to me."
"Thank you," she mouthed.
"And why not start the pictorial now?" Martina interrupted and gave Artemis a bouquet of white flowers.
They agreed. They could use the pictures when they'd display the wedding gowns by then. Wedding gowns would be their new line of apparel for AC company.
"Please the hold hands as you face each other," the photographer, Martina instructed.
She was hesitant to do it. But Markus initiated and held her hands then, looked at her in the eyes. His eyes were really light brown. Light brown met deep black.
"Please come closer,"
Markus came closer to her. "Just think of your company," he whispered. Letting her remember their purpose.
Yeah, company. She shouldn't feel embarrassed or shy. She should think that all of it were for the company. She should act professional or else, she would be beaten by Markus who didn't even know a thing about modelling.
Putting her mind at ease, she drew closer to Markus and smiled beautifully at her. Markus was paused on that smile, but then, Artemis was an actress and he knew she was used to those.
The pictorial started when they were at ease already.
They could easily make different poses and Martina was so quick to capture. Markus put his hands on Artemis' waist. He was surprised on how small her waist was.
Artemis felt ticklish with that touch that she jerked. It was her waist afterall. Then, Markus bended his head down to her shoulder and kissed it.
Martina shouted with joy as she captured that moment.
She lost her focus on that sweet gesture. She was just kissed by Markus on her bare shoulders nad it gave her electricity throughout her body.
Her knees started to go weak. Luckily, if that's what she could call, he was holding her at waist or else she would fall on the ground.
"P-Please don't do that again," she muttered.
Like he didn't hear what she said, he then, kneeled on his one hand and kissed the back of her hand.
"More of like that please," Mina requested.
Artemis turned her eyes around. She felt hot all of a sudden and she was sure that her face was all red. Markus was surely teasing her.
But, she saw how happy Ms. Wang's face was. She had no choice but to act along.
And when she turned her head to look at Markus again in the face, she didn't expect what awaits her.
Markus' face drew closer to hers. He was almost kissing her. Then, he pulled her on the waist towards his body and locked the inch they had with their lips.
He kissed her. On the lips!
This secretary/bodyguard of hers just kissed her.