The cover Eve is going to shoot, is for the month of July. The shooting venue was set near the Lake Como to give the magezine cover a sense of youthfulness and freshness of hot summer.
Steven signaled Eve to sit on the rock beside the beautiful lake. The background of the lake and beachy rocks gave the venue a sense of liveliness and freshness of summer. The crystal clear water of lake was complimenting the girl's blue eyes.
As Steven started taking pictures, he found himself lost in a dreamy state. It felt like as if there were only two people in the world, one he himself and the other one was the muse of his camera. The endless charisma and charm radiating from the dreamy blonde overshadowed everything. It felt like as if all the venue and background had lost its effect and the only thing left was the shiny blonde, who was pure angelic yet sexy like a demon at the same time.
He abandoned all the themes and arrangementas he had in his mind before the shoot. The only thing he wanted to and was doing, was to try his best to capture the overwhelming beauty, charm and sexiness of the girl. He wants everyone to see the God's masterpieces he was capturing through his camera.
Franca who was sitting on the side sensed Steven's strangeness. Although he's always in a concentrated state when he's working, but this is way out of his usual style. Meanwhile, Leonardo, Eve's assistant Mary and other technical staff also felt that something was wrong. They looked at the editor-in-chief with puzzlement.
Eve didn't know the photographer's strangeness or the worries of others on the set. She just felt photographer's dedication and was giving her best. She gave different poses as Steven had instructed before the shoot. Even if he changed the instructions in the middle, she just obeyed as most of the photographers do this. Just like now.
"Eve, now look at the camera. I want you to smile, not with mouth but with your eyes."
The photoshoot which should've been finished in half an hour, continued for more than 2 hours. Even on the set, staff started to complain for backup. In the end, Franca stepped forward and interrupted.
"Steven, Are you alright?"
Steven was pulled back to reality, and he looked up a little confused. He has just started taking pictures, and it's time already. He asked: "How long has it passed."
Franca replied: "It's been more than two hours now. I think it's enough for the cover."
Steven nodded and the work for the day ended. The staff stepped forward to wrap up the set hurriedly.
After changing back to her orignal clothes, Eve returned to hotel with Mary and Leonardo. On the way, she said: "I don't know how the pictures will look like. I hope they are good enough."
She has not seen any of her photos yet because Steven hurriedly left the Venue after the shoot ended. He said he will show them tomorrow in printed form.
Leonardo and Mary didn't know what to say. Does Eve even understand how beautiful she was looking. One should not be that self blind. In the end, they just kept quiet and didn't say anything.
In Franca Sozzani's office, Vogue's building.
"Steven, what happened to you. You don't look well. And even during the shoot, your behavior was quite strange." Franca asked worriedly.
Steven didn't reply to the question, and instead pushed a folder toward editor-in-chief: "Dear, don't worry about me and just take a look at these photos. They are from today's shoot."
Franca opened the folder and took the photos out. They were from today's shoot. Steven saw the expressions on editor-in-chief's face changing from flat to surprised, and then stunned. He was satisfied with the response. "Does she remind you of someone?"
Franca put the pictures aside and looked up to meet the Steven's eyes: "Marilyn."
Marilyn Monroe, the legendary blonde belonging to the golden age of Hollywood. She was a beautiful, hot, charming and a sexy stunner. Her life was legendary and a tragedy from beginning to the end. The most special thing about Marilyn was her unlimited charisma and never fading charm. Till todaty, there has never been an actress more charming than her. But now Eve Thompson's pictures give her the same vibes as her. The same sexiness, charm and beauty, but blended with the perfect elegance grace. She doesn't know about Hollywood, but fashion industry will soon have its new muse.
The next morning, when Eve went to Vogue's office, she was pulled away by Franca to have a private chat.
"Eve, these are your pictures from yesterday. Take a look at them." Franca didn't say anything, but let the girl see the pictures first.
Eve opened the folder and started looking at the pictures. They were very beautiful. Even she can't believe she looks this good in them. But suddenly, her hands stopped and she was stunned. Among her photos, why are there Marilyn's pictures. She looked up at Franca with inquiring eyes.
Franca smiled: "I don't know what you have to do with Marilyn Monroe, but anyone who will see these pictures together can tell for sure that you two are related. I don't know why anyone hasn't noticed this yet, but it will be very clear when Magezine's new volume comes out."
Eve didn't disagree. People are not fools, and these pictures make everything clear. The moment these pictures come out, those paparazzi's will not even take a moment to get to her background, no matter how hard she might try to hide it then. She knows these things will not remain hidden forever, but she cannot let these things come out, at least not until "Titanic" is released and she has achieved sufficient success as Eve Thompson. Getting the tag of Marilyn's granddaughter might be a blessing for those who don't have any chances of succeeding by themselves, but for her who wants to become a superstar, this tag will only become a curse if revealed now. All her future achievements and successes will be associated with this identity.
Seeing Eve didn't refute, Franca continued: "I want to cancel next month's cover with you as the face, and instead feature these pictures on Vogue's anniversary."
Eve was surprised but then smiled. It seems God favors her. A minute ago, she was worrying about the countermeasures, and now Franca Sozzani herself has presented a solution. There's no way she will not agree. She raised her hand for a hand shake: "Happy cooperation then."
The other woman smiled back: "Happy cooperation."
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P.S. Actually, I made a mistake. The Vogue magezine Arc should've been a little late. Eve's identity will be exposed after the release of "Titanic". Therefore, I moved the magezine cover to later as a solution. It might be a little lame, but its necessary for Eve's future career.