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destination.
Gloria knew very well the power
of the right timing. It was clear to her that if she and Andy didn’t clarify
matters and make important decisions regarding what had happened between them
just hours ago, what was burning inside of her would fade in a mist of doubt and
become a sweet, yet unfulfilled, memory. She did not want another memory. Not
this time.
Gloria pined for something that
she hadn’t had for so long and had not even realized was missed. Going by her
estimation, the spark between them had twenty-four hours left before
disappearing forever. This extra day together was her and Andy’s last chance to
ignite the fire. And here, by a miraculous coincidence, or perhaps even fate,
they were trapped in a cozy lodge while the rain was closing in on them.
Aphrodite had left them no
escape.
Andy sat alone in his room. Arthur kept Gloria busy with
reviewing the dozens of job offers that she had received for the coming days
when they returned from New Zealand, so Andy was left with nothing to do other
than further dive into the plans for the photo shoot. He acknowledged the great
value of this project; this would actually be the first time his work would
receive international coverage. He was so thankful to Kelly Danes for this
opportunity and the free hand she had given him in producing the photo shoot.
And he was glad that soon enough he could thank her in person.
He looked out from his window
onto the drops of rain that blurred the peaceful scenery surrounding the inn.
This rain could be a blessing in disguise, he thought. This way Andy gained
precious hours of preparation time. He took a deep breath and then exhaled,
watching his warm breath condensing upon touching the cool glass window. Who
was he kidding? He was as ready as one could possibly be. He had spent hours planning
every little detail and he couldn’t wait to start shooting. So why was he not
terribly disappointed after having to reschedule the photo shoot for tomorrow?
Andy asked himself and immediately knew the answer. Gloria . Maybe this
rain is in fact a blessing in disguise, Andy decided, because it gives me the
opportunity to settle things with Gloria before the shooting starts. Before we
would have to act as professionals and she might get the wrong impression, like
that I am not absolutely fascinated by her and would like to get to know her
better. So I have to make my intentions clear beforehand; the question is how
to follow through.
Gloria was trying to plan what exactly she would say to Andy
and how to tell him about her feelings. The businesswoman in her emerged even
in the territory of the girl in love. Gloria could not avoid being prudent here
as well, but for some reason she could not organize her thoughts and pave a
path that would lead her to her goal. Eventually she decided to take the road that
she had chosen only a few rare times throughout her life: the one that headed
into the unknown. Simply knock on Andy’s door and damn it, whatever happens,
happens.
When she approached Andy’s room
her steps were not so determined. Gloria stopped in front of the door,
wondering if she should back down. Let him pursue her .
Isn’t that the least an
international supermodel could ask for?
She was afraid he would never
knock on her door. That their story would be over before it had even begun.
Could it be that I am too intimidating, Gloria asked herself? Is Andy too
afraid to make a move because it won’t be professional of him? Or maybe he
thinks that I am just toying with him and not really interested? Gloria knew
this job meant a great deal to Andy and that he wouldn’t dare risk it unless he
had a damn good reason. Could it be that she just wasn’t a good enough reason?
A crease of concern formed between her eyes. In that case, she should probably
wait for him to lead the way.
But Gloria had never left her future
up to fate, and she definitely would not start doing it now. Especially after
she
destination.
Gloria knew very well the power
of the right timing. It was clear to her that if she and Andy didn’t clarify
matters and make important decisions regarding what had happened between them
just hours ago, what was burning inside of her would fade in a mist of doubt and
become a sweet, yet unfulfilled, memory. She did not want another memory. Not
this time.
Gloria pined for something that
she hadn’t had for so long and had not even realized was missed. Going by her
estimation, the spark between them had twenty-four hours left before
disappearing forever. This extra day together was her and Andy’s last chance to
ignite the fire. And here, by a miraculous coincidence, or perhaps even fate,
they were trapped in a cozy lodge while the rain was closing in on them.
Aphrodite had left them no
escape.
Andy sat alone in his room. Arthur kept Gloria busy with
reviewing the dozens of job offers that she had received for the coming days
when they returned from New Zealand, so Andy was left with nothing to do other
than further dive into the plans for the photo shoot. He acknowledged the great
value of this project; this would actually be the first time his work would
receive international coverage. He was so thankful to Kelly Danes for this
opportunity and the free hand she had given him in producing the photo shoot.
And he was glad that soon enough he could thank her in person.
He looked out from his window
onto the drops of rain that blurred the peaceful scenery surrounding the inn.
This rain could be a blessing in disguise, he thought. This way Andy gained
precious hours of preparation time. He took a deep breath and then exhaled,
watching his warm breath condensing upon touching the cool glass window. Who
was he kidding? He was as ready as one could possibly be. He had spent hours planning
every little detail and he couldn’t wait to start shooting. So why was he not
terribly disappointed after having to reschedule the photo shoot for tomorrow?
Andy asked himself and immediately knew the answer. Gloria . Maybe this
rain is in fact a blessing in disguise, Andy decided, because it gives me the
opportunity to settle things with Gloria before the shooting starts. Before we
would have to act as professionals and she might get the wrong impression, like
that I am not absolutely fascinated by her and would like to get to know her
better. So I have to make my intentions clear beforehand; the question is how
to follow through.
Gloria was trying to plan what exactly she would say to Andy
and how to tell him about her feelings. The businesswoman in her emerged even
in the territory of the girl in love. Gloria could not avoid being prudent here
as well, but for some reason she could not organize her thoughts and pave a
path that would lead her to her goal. Eventually she decided to take the road that
she had chosen only a few rare times throughout her life: the one that headed
into the unknown. Simply knock on Andy’s door and damn it, whatever happens,
happens.
When she approached Andy’s room
her steps were not so determined. Gloria stopped in front of the door,
wondering if she should back down. Let him pursue her .
Isn’t that the least an
international supermodel could ask for?
She was afraid he would never
knock on her door. That their story would be over before it had even begun.
Could it be that I am too intimidating, Gloria asked herself? Is Andy too
afraid to make a move because it won’t be professional of him? Or maybe he
thinks that I am just toying with him and not really interested? Gloria knew
this job meant a great deal to Andy and that he wouldn’t dare risk it unless he
had a damn good reason. Could it be that she just wasn’t a good enough reason?
A crease of concern formed between her eyes. In that case, she should probably
wait for him to lead the way.
But Gloria had never left her future
up to fate, and she definitely would not start doing it now. Especially after
she
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