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Chapter 37 - Prepping Athena

Rosa clasps Athena's both hands while asking her opinion, "Athena, do you like to pose in front of the camera like me?"

Athena just stares at Rosa clueless with what she's implying. She reaches for Athena to sit on her lap. She opens her photo gallery to show the little girl her studio pictures and the products she has modeled on.

She encourages Athena, "Can you pose like this?"

Athena looks at Rosa's pose on the picture. Athena cups her face and pouts her life just like Rosa in the picture.

"That's my girl." Rosa gaily applauds Athena hugging her.

Magnus sniggers when he glances at Brie. She keeps on puffing her face while watching Rosa and Athena behind him.

Rosa patiently teaches Athena doing different poses with her. After half an hour of shoot in the studio, Athena becomes somehow familiar with the routine and she grows comfortable with Magnus. Rosa lets Athena have her solo shoot while she coaches the little girl on the side.

Brie hisses on Rosa, "What is this all about Rosa mia?"

"It's Athena's test photo shoot and portfolio," she confirms.

Brie lay her palms upward, tilts her head sideward glaring at Rosa. She asks, "What have you thought of this time?"

"Can you manage Athena?" Rosa casually asks Brie.

"Huh?" Brie staggers with the question.

Magnus declares a temporary break. Athena moves to Rosa seated on a chair. Rosa hugs Athena warmly and lets her sit on her lap. She dials Madam Desta's number. She requests to Madam Desta in a sweet voice if she can relay to Quaint Fashion if it is possible for Athena to model for their tween clothes. She tells the Madam to firmly indicate that Athena is a special girl with autism and she can represent people with ASD which can be a part of Quaint Fashion's corporate social responsibility program.

Brie scrunches her face hearing Rosa on the phone with the Madam.

Magnus whispers to her ear, "What's up with you?"

"Did you hear Rosa's plans?"

"Yes, not bad," Magnus replies.

"I'm afraid this is going to bring me trouble." Brie sighs.

"If you are in trouble you can rely on me. I'm always here waiting for you." He winks at Brie.

"Quit it."

Magnus remains adamant, "Why not? We can still go back together. You're still single and I remain single for you."

Brie groans, "You are giving me migraines."

"No, I'm giving you my heart." Magnus grins at her.

"Very cheesy funny. I wanted to puke," she mocks at him.

He counters, "What you're pregnant with my child already?"

Brie smirks at Magnus and walks away.

Rosa lets out a crispy laugh hearing their exchange.

Magnus turns his attention to Rosa and Athena. He discusses with Rosa the expressions Athena has to come out with and the side which Athena looks better. He familiarized himself about Athena's circumstance a week before the photo shoot. He had searched for some articles on how he can interact with the little girl better to make his shoot flow smoothly. Fortunately, Athena has been cooperative with Rosa's help. He observes the little girl's attachment to Rosa. The little girl might have sense Rosa's kind-heartedness to form a bond with her that much.