My heart beats violently in my rib cage like it's about to explode, I stretch my hand and put off the alarm. My feet land on the floor and I am met with the biting cold of the floor. I rush towards the bathroom, brush my teeth and quickly take a bath. Heading to work like someone in a marathon I hit Starbucks for coffee before getting to work. The day is characterised by me taking a photo shoot of a month old baby, the session wasn't as stressful as my other ones because the baby was asleep throughout the entire session, the family session was next and that was a breeze in the park for me " what can I say I'm good at what I do", I later went further to edit their picture in preparation for print and soft copy.
Rosie and I are at the hospital to see mum. As we walk towards her room, I notice that the door is ajar and the doctor is talking, my eyes widen in surprise, mum's awake and the doctor is talking to her as I stand there staring in awe, Rosie rushes towards her and gives her a hug and I am pulled out of my reverie. I rush towards her and join in the hug. Everything seems to be getting better, it looks like the supreme being has decided to have mercy on us.
The doctor just stares at us awkwardly till we break the hug. He goes ahead to explain how she's doing and all we need to know before he leaves us alone.
I'm so overwhelmed with joy to see my mum awake, she rubs my face with her hands and tells me she loves me, her voice is hoarse from not talking for a long while but it gladdens my heart not the least.
I tell mum of the gig I got that will enable me to pay for her surgery and how I'll have some money to spare. Rosie sits there and watches us as we have our moment, till she eventually reminds me that it's time to leave.
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I arrive at the event and a tag is given to me to enable me access various sections of the place the event is to be held.
As my team and I enter the hall where the event is to be held I am blown away by the display of luxury and wealth. Chandeliers with intricate designs are on full display the walls of the hall is painted with pristine white, the chairs are gold plated as they are set around 'round' tables, the centre of the hall is left free to give them room to dance and the tables are set to perfection, the flowers are finely placed at the right location. I have never been in such a place in my entire life, such elegance, such beauty, such class, I am in awe. "No wonder they are paying so high. '' I muse to myself. The lighting has already been set. The videographers set up the little they have to set up while I arrange myself likewise as I bring my camera out of my bag and prepare. Few minutes later the waiters are out ready to carry out their duties dressed in white and black like the theme of the party required. The males were dressed in white shirts and black trousers with a black bow tie and the females were in a black short gown making them look smart. I was dressed in a midi gown low cut dress that doesn't really expose my breast, and a red heel.
Soon enough the guests start to troop in and my job begins
I start taking pictures of couples as they arrive and once everyone is seated I take pictures of the anchor of the event, and subsequently the conveyor comes to make a speech to which I do my duty and capture the beautiful moment he goes ahead to call his wife on stage and continues with his speech and once I find a romantic enough position of them I take a picture.
As the event progresses the most beautiful man I have ever seen steps in the hall and the hall goes silent at his arrival, his presence commands attention and power, his cold eyes scans the hall before he takes long confident strides to his designated seat, I almost forgot my duty but luckily for me a waiter bumps into me and I rush out an apology before taking a picture of the man who stepped in as he moves to his seat. "I wonder who he is to command such authority" I muse to myself.
The event proceeds as he sits down but occasionally I find my eyes wandering to his direction, his jet black hair is gelled to perfection and his tuxedo is tailored properly. A few people leave their seats to actually talk to this man. "Who the hell is this guy?" I silently pondered.
I move round the hall to take more pictures and I sight a blond beauty seated by his side, the way they are conversing shows they are more than well acquainted, her hands glide over his tuxedo suit as she whispers into his ears, his hand skims the rims of his glass as she whispers into his ears but he abruptly stops, I immediately stop staring at them and take a couple pictures of them and proceed to others.
The heels on my feet are beginning to make me uncomfortable. I move towards the balcony. It's hidden from the activities of the event and there isn't much lighting there so it's a perfect place to hide and relax for a while. I take off my red heels and place them beside me as I place my hand on the railing and relax.
"Hello" the most beautiful deep voice says to me, in an instant as the word is uttered the hairs on my skin stand up, delightful tingles move down my back and my body responds in bliss to the voice, like it's its owner not minding who it's from.
I immediately turned my head to give my attention to the owner of the voice, as I set my eyes on him the wind knocked right out of me, because the distance I saw him at when he arrived at the party and stole the moment did not give justice to how good he looked, "damn…." I lightly said, unaware that I had spoken it aloud.
"Excuse me?" After his response, I immediately apologised for my inappropriate behaviour and smiled at him. My legs are wanting to give out on me because of the close proximity of this man that exudes so much authority and beauty. My eyes not so subtly scan him from head to toe and I hear him chuckle at my brash stares.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I am acting weirdly right now, is just that I wasn't expecting anyone to come here and most especially not someone like you, it just took me by surprise, I'm really sorry, please don't be mad", I rushed out like Eminem. At this he gives a throaty laugh. "Relax I just came to get some air like you" he tells me, "My name is Gregory by the way what's yours' ' he questions, "Denise" I respond quietly.
His aura is swirling around me, notifying me of how powerful he is despite how friendly he seems to be right now. "Nice to meet you Denise" he says as he takes a step further towards me, reducing the little gap between us.