Sue stammered an apology to the photographer for her poor performance.
She braced herself for the photographs.
On coming back to the backstage, Sue found Sheryl overcome with nervousness. She was wearing only her underwear for her fashion shoot. As soon as she saw Sue, she expressed discomfort at her own attire.
Sheryl was extremely embarrassed to wear lingerie for the photo shoot. She knew it was part of her job but she was still uncomfortable with it.
Sue still suspected the illicit relationship between Sheryl and Charles.
"Sheryl, can you prove that you have no relationship with Charles?" Sue questioned Sheryl. Charles constantly lavished his efforts and energy on Sheryl. This aroused Sue's suspicions.
"Definitely! I have nothing to do with Charles." Sheryl nodded with certainty. Confused, she said,"Sue, there is no reason for you to ask such a silly question!"
Sensing her best friend's agitation, Sue immediately felt remorse. At once she admitted her mistake and assumed it was Charles who was harassing Sheryl.
'It is not right for Charles to pester Sheryl, ' Sue seethed with anger.
"I just saw Charles waiting for you outside," Sue said. Sheryl was surprised. She wondered aloud as to why Charles was waiting for her.
"I think he is looking for a date with you after you finish your work," Sue guessed. She tried to calm Sheryl by promising to have dinner with her later.
"That sounds perfect!" Sheryl cheered up and got ready for her shoot.
Seeing Sheryl in her underwear made Charles uncomfortable. He frowned when he thought of others coveting Sheryl's perfect and sexy figure.
'I must persuade Sheryl to exit this sleazy profession and take up a respectable one, ' Charles thought to himself.
Sheryl posed in her most sexy and seductive manner but failed to please the photographer.
He changed the background to get a better effect.
Sheryl grew more uninhibited and only then was the photographer satisfied with her work.
At last, Sheryl's stress gave way to relief when the photographer complimented her.
She was unnerved by Charles who stared at her in a weird manner. Upon the completion of her shoot, Sheryl decided to leave immediately.
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