The photographer focused the lenses of his camera on the model while thinking about a variety of ideas for the shoot. He loved the way this model moved confidently in front of the camera wearing the chosen outfit. He took a little hope grabbing the seconds between those clicks, leaving everyone spellbound with some strikingly attractive poses. Even using the props kept there, the model magnified the whole process of the photoshoot.
Every thought passed through the photographer's mind has been coming to reality as the model in front of him did it before he speaks not knowing how the hell everything is happening within clicks!
How can anyone just crack his mind smoothly?
It has rarely happened that the photographer has gone well with the model as his previous experiences have been the opposite so far. One of the best photographers in the fashion industry has admitted to clicking the best of the bests models he has ever come across.
Perhaps this is just magic or the model in front of him wasn't any random newcomer one.
Augustus Borbon, the supermodel of the year, has worked with thousands of international brands, a popular personality among youngsters. One appearance of him gives fame to millions. Ladies lay their hearts on the path he walks on.
Little did they know Augustus and his connection to the heart is different.
While everyone thinks of connecting hearts with the feeling of love, he simply enjoys ripping them out.
The brooding mysterious charmer who creates an oomph everywhere he goes has always been private with his life.
The less he talks the more he reads anyone's mind.
His dark orbs gazed straight through the camera to the man behind it tracing every inch of his mind. From which pose he wants to work on to a slight hint of another idea barely brushing his mind, Augustus could read it easily and he followed it with ease going even before the photographer tells him.
At each click, the photographer looked impressed. His aura thrilled the fashion studio the moment he stepped in. There was something in him, others found it attractive.
'Can you kiss me more?
We're so young, boy
We ain't got nothin' to lose.'
Doja Cat's alluring octave voice played in the background added some spicy vibe to the photoshoot, suiting perfectly his aura.
Augustus stood there as if he owned the place and everyone's minds. He loves when he has his way with anyone's chain of thoughts and controls them the way he wants.
His thumb tucked on the rim of his Gucci belt snaked around his black trouser while appearing drop-dead gorgeous in the combination of maroon cherry-coloured shirt and black blazer. He removed his blazer and hung it over his shoulder, holding it coolly. His other hand shoved into the pockets of his trousers. He had left a few buttons undone deliberately which gave a teasing sneak peek of his well-sculpted chest.
All the females from the staff drooled over him as if there was a hot chocolate candy standing in front of them but they couldn't have it. Some of them yearned to be exquisite like him. He has got everything, the charm, the fame, the wealth, the name. They wanted to be a part of that.
The air blower pointed in his direction floating his thick dark hair over his forehead back and showing his perfectly symmetrical face.
The mullet mess still managed to throw off his appealing charm. Ruby crystal in his left ear shined every time the camera flashed on him. With confidence, he carried himself and oozed the oomph.
From the lighting assistant to the hair-makeup dresser, everyone was hooked on the work.
His hairdresser, Caira brushed her fingers through his hair seductively every time in a short pause between the shoot while his assistant Rico had all eyes on her.
Caira wanted to cut through the professional bond for once to be with Augustus and know him more than just a boss. While Rico wanted to ask her out on a date and move things forward with her.
In brief, she did a touch-up and stopped when Augustus gestured her his hand. Caira backed away leaving with trailing her fingers on his nape.
Tina, a junior assistant, held the heavy metal lightning rod which was too tall for her. Her two ponies and tiny self made her almost negligible on the earth. She looked nervous and scared of the senior's scolding.
Augustus freely wandered through everyone's minds, knowing their plans, and intentions. He felt amused as to how everyone wanted him in certain ways but that tiny pony girl scared of biggies, thinking about her work and oh, to eat something tasty.
The series of flashes and clicking sounds echoed as he gave a variety of poses in one go.
Augustus moved like a pro in front of the camera. Sometimes gazing at the cameraman while sometimes giving the side profiles of his face. He swiftly pushed the blazer, shoving his hand in the pocket of his trousers.
Meanwhile, His phone vibrated in his assistant's hand.
Rico checked Ivan's flashing on the screen. He knew there is a schedule to meet this man who has invited his boss for an event.
After all, being a popular model, his boss Augustus always gets numerous calls to make an appearance, offering a hefty amount. This one offered no money thus Rico didn't feel it was important to receive the call and discarded the event from the schedule.
He knew his boss has already been busy shooting for an international magazine lined up next in the week.
He has all the schedules of his boss, Augustus. Rico knew his boss's anger and he won't like any kind of disturbance during his work. The phone vibrated again and again. Rico muted the call waiting for his boss to finish the shoot.
But someone has already got to know about it.
Augustus's eyes turned to his assistant Rico.
His restlessness grew at Ivan's each call attempt. His orbs turned oceanic when he got a flash of Ivan looking at the phone and cursing him angrily.
The photoshoot quickly escalated towards the end.
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Photographer looked pleased and satisfied after the work. The pack-up announcement happened soon.
Everyone looked relieved. Tina kept down the lighting rod and briskly walked towards the crew spot. All were discussing the Halloween Party at Booze Baron Pub and distributing free passes. Until Tina's turn came, the passes finished and buying one she couldn't afford, she didn't pitch in the group.
Ciara got the pass. She took a look at it. It was a normal pass with a free drink offer. She sighed thinking how would it be enjoyable in just one time free drink with no other services.
Her attention went to Tina, who was winding up her work. She walked towards her.
"So, are you also going tonight for Halloween Party?"
Tina hesitantly murmured, "Party? No, it's not for me"
"Why? Didn't you get the pass?" Ciara handed her pass over to her. "Take mine and enjoy."
"But it's yours how can I?" Tina pushed it back in her hands.
"It's okay Tina. I know you want to go for it but can't afford it." Ciara pressed the free pass over Tina "Also I have some other plans for tonight. And to be honest I don't like free things. It's for cheap people like you. So keep it as your luck and enjoy. Ba-bye" she waved her fingers and turned away.
The last line caught Tina off guard. She looked at her past once thinking about the mocking words.
Before Augustus leave, he walked to the crew spot and gestured his fingers calling Ciara.
She immediately pulled near him like iron to a magnet.
"Yes sir"
"In my vanity"
She wanted to hear this for a long. Once he turned, she become ready.
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Augustus caressed her face with the tip of his fingers, brushing off her hair strands.
While sitting over his lap, she looked ready to do anything he told her. As he stared at her she had an urge to ask him something.
"What is going on in your mind?"
He hummed deeply. He has plans for her, while she wanted to be part of it unaware of how dangerous it can get.
"That will you do something as I say or-"
"I will do anything you say" She completed it before he spoke.
He smirked.
"Meet me tonight at Booze Baron, they are hosting a frighteningly amazing party for Halloween" as he talked in his deep velvety voice, Caira couldn't believe her luck. He had heard the group conversation before and decided to go with the flow.
"Woah, what a poor unfortunate coincidence! I got one free pass from them. But I gave it to Tina"
Augustus chuckled deeply whilst in his mind he thought of words for backup.
"You are worrying about the past? I can book the whole pub babe" He flicked his finger over her cheek.
She blushed.
"You are such a tease! Are you officially asking me on a date?" Her words confused him.
Something else had been going in his mind when he mumbled under his breath, "Is it so?"
"Of course Augustus, I would like to go out on a date with you. When and where just ping me" she leaned over his chest, wrapping her hands around his neck and giving a short peck on his cheek.
Augustus smirked.
"Then be ready"
It was difficult for her to pull away from his magnetic aura and walked out of the vanity at the same moment Rico climbed up.
"Are we missing anything?"
Rico appeared confident. "No sir. All checked and going as per decided. The next shoot is in five minutes"
"Cancel it."
"But sir"
"You like her?" Augustus has always been direct with words.
"Who, sir?"
Augustus gave him a knowing look of 'C'mon, you know who!'
Rico nervously smiled and nodded his head.
He approached Rico with slow strides.
"I have fixed a date night for you two"
"What?" Rico's mouth fell wide open hearing this. He always wanted to go on a date night with Caira but did not know how to ask her.
"Tonight, at Booze Baron, don't be late" he patted Rico's shoulder and got down from the vanity.
He got into his car. His chauffeur waited for him until he nodded at him. Looking outside while driving off the place, the corner of his lips raised into a smirk.
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"Urgh this apathetic rich lad "
Ivan gets annoyed as Augustus didn't pick up his call.
He kept trying in a hope that his best friend would pick up his call while his principal walked him again. "Almost everyone has gathered here, the time is running out, what about the guest's status? Where are they?"
"They-I-, on the way sir, on the way" Ivan lied while cursing Augustus in his mind.
"Good good, I have made the staff ready for the welcome, just give me a sign or wave me a hand and I will tell them to go ahead for the welcome"
"Don't worry sir, I will give you a sign, wait a minute I am getting a call" excusing himself away from the principal, Ivan exhaled out his frustration. This is one difficult thing to do as he couldn't understand why Augustus isn't picking up his call. He remembered telling him a week before and for the next five days until last night, he reassured that if he is coming or not. Even after assuring him to attend his event, there was no sight of him neither he was picking up his calls. He hoped everything is well with him.
'What if something has happened to him?'
He thought for a moment then shooed the thoughts away.
'Naah, that unbreakable piece of rock is trouble for others, has fewer chances of falling into trouble.'
He looked at Augustus' number and cursed him. Then he decided to call up the other one, his energy booster, who never left him alone even while peeing, and always accompanied him everywhere like a shadow, someone strong to lean on during his weakest times, and if anyone troubled then he would not think twice before beating someone into the pulp, the popular fighter of the ring and his best friend, Kai Lockwood.
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