A Girl’s Diary novel Chapter 17

I had my coffee as quickly as I could almost burning my tongue, my throat and my stomach. Then I went to the agency. This was surely going to be interesting! 

When I got changed and my makeup was done, I decided to go look around the agency. This was my hobby whenever I was there. Mom didn't tell me anything about my partner in the photo-shoot except that they were trying him to see if they should employ him and that he was my age. I hoped he'd be that kind of hot nice guys you could call eye candy. 

I passed around saying hi to everyone. I was almost a celebrity here. That was when I spotted Louis? No, no! It couldn't be. My eyes were failing, that was more logical. I tried blinking and focusing really hard, but he was still there. Ugh! And he was coming towards me. What a second! A guy my age! Louis! Why did I ever agree to this? 

"Hey gorgeous, I'm Louis and you?" He said once he approached in the flirtiest way ever. He didn't recognize me! Wow! This could be fun! 

"Laura," I said, at least he'd recognize my voice. Even if I wasn't wearing my glasses and my hair wasn't braided, he couldn't be that stupid! 

"So Laura, any idea where I should go? I was supposed to meet my partner for a photoshoot in studio number twelve but I have no idea where that is. This place is enormous!" Damn it! He was that stupid. 

"Really? Then you came to just the right person! I was heading there." 

"Thank you! Do you know who she is? Mr Whitte himself told me about where I should meet her and gave me all the necessary details. I'm sure he doesn't do this normally, right?" Daddy dear, why? 

"I think his daughter, maybe!" I answered. Wait for it. Wait for it... 

"Loca? I met her once, she's so hot! But let me tell you, you're even hotter!" How many hints did I have to give him? Also, that was gross! I could have lived my whole life without hearing him calling my sister hot. I smiled and continued playing nice. When we finally reached our destination, I found both mom and dad. 

"Guys, what are you both doing here?" I asked them. 

"I was just going," Dad said leaving, I raised a brow at mom. 

"I'm the designer, I should be able to see my work being modelled." She said defiantly. "Oh, hey! You must be Louis." 

"Hello, it's an honour, really." He said too formally. I snorted. 

"Elena!" Mom scolded. You just blew up my cover. 

"Elena?" Louis gasped, his eyes wide. That look was priceless! 

"Is that my favourite girl?" I turned around at the sound. It was uncle Cody! When did he come here? He was dad's friend since forever and also my childhood bestie's dad. I ran towards him, hugging him so tightly. 

"Not that I'm not over the moon for seeing you, but where's Tom?" I asked eagerly. 

"Preparing your birthday present. He insisted on coming when he's done with it." But I missed him. I pouted at him while he chuckled. 

"Cody Baker?" Louis said under his breath. Did I forget to mention that uncle Cody was this very very famous actor? 

"In the flesh!" He bowed, I giggled while mom mumbled something along the lines of him being a showoff, which made my giggles even harder to stop. When he left, mom called our photographer in. When I show these to Sky, she'd be shook! 

Most of the photos were too uncomfortable; because who would be comfortable with someone he didn't like holding him? But I was a professional, always keeping my feelings aside. So the pictures looked cute. Mom was very pleased with them so I guess I didn't suck.