Erin's POV
I lazily passed my fingers through my hair and let out a deep sigh as I think about new ideas for a new advertisment. I looked at the clock and it's already 4 in the afternoon. I just can't think straight right now.
"Hey. What's with you, boss?" my bestfriend asked while sitting on my table and looking at my work.
"None of your business, Marco" I said glaring at him.
"Hmm. I'm available this week. I can be your photographer on Saturday." He said while staring at my laptop. He winks at me with confidence thinking that he's the greatest of all photographers.
Yes, he works for me as a photographer of the company but he only works if he wants to. BECUASE:
First, I'm his bestfriend. (he thinks it's okay with me if he makes his own work shedule).
Second, whatever. He's lazy and still rich even if he doesn't work.
"I don't care. I still don't have a model." I closed my laptop and glared at him again when he started laughing.
"What?!" I asked him while giving him the I-am-not-even-joking look.
"I can help you with that one." He proudly said.
"Yeah, your model girlfriend again? You told me about her for the hundredth time but I haven't seen her yet!" I rolled my eyes at him.
"It's for real this time. I can bring her here if you want to." I can see him smirking while saying those words.
"Yeah, fine. Make sure she's the perfect model for our project. Bring her tomorrow." I stood up and fixed my things before leaving my office.
"I will!" he shouted while waving his hand.
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Sunset.
I sat under the tree and breathed the fresh air. I leaned my head on the tree and closed my eyes while the birds brought me to a paradise I know I do not belong to. But it just feels like heaven.
I again got out from my danger zone.
I just let the wind touches my skin, the trees whispering into my ear and the warmth from the sun embracing me.
Can I stay here forever?
I took a few more moments and let myself fell into peace.
"Shit." I cursed and my heart raced so fast when I felt my phone vibrated. I opened my phone and read the message.
Fabio.
"An hour."
And with those words, I knew exactly what the message is all about. My heart jumped because of excitement. And this is where I belong.
Time to pull the trigger, Zyden.
I smirked with the thought. I was about to leave this paradise when I looked around for the last time. My heart melted at the view. I took my camera out and captured it quickly. I saw a figure of a woman while taking a shot.
Who the fuck is she?
I put my camera down so I could see the figure clearly. My annoyance slowly diminished as I stare at her serious face.
A goddess?
I noticed that she's approaching my direction but she's not even looking here. She's walking with her head slightly bowed down and focused on her sketchbook. I was about to call her and catch her attention but my phone vibrated again. I had no choice but to rush back to my home and didn't even have the chance to have another glimpse of her.
She's perfect.
I thought while heading to our home with a lightning speed. I parked my motorcycle in a lane with "Zyden" painted in black and gold, a special spot for me. I stepped infront of an opaque door and waited impatiently.
"Welcome to Ravius Quint"
A voice greeted me when it recognized my whole existence.
I smirked before getting my personalized mask. A black and red one.
"What took you so fucking long?" A curious but cold voice approached me as soon as I entered the building.
We continued walking to the duel while looking at my watch. "I'm 10 minutes early, Lacson." I defensively said.
"Still late for me." He shook his head like I'm a disappointment. We stopped infront of a red velvet door.
"And why do you care?" I responded without looking at him.
"The King and Queen of RQI and RQIII are here!" Someone shouted.
Everyone looked at our direction when we entered the duel. Whispers, squeals, and gossips filled the place. I traced my earlobe with my index finger, a mannerism I have whenever I hear unnecessary noises. The noise slowly faded when they noticed what I did.
Fuck it.
My mannerism is not a sign or an order for them to be quiet...
"Seems like they still respect you." Fabio whispered into my ear with a slight giggle.
They just respect me THAT MUCH.
"Seems like many girls are still so stupid to like you." I said and looked at him sharply.
One thing is for sure, they all knew about my mannerism because of Fabio. Stupid Fabio.
We sat infront and waited for the announcement. I again remembered the woman.
What is she doing there?
My curiosity rose up when I realized that she's the first human I saw in MY paradise because it really is not easy to find. My heart beat so fast and I don't know why. Maybe because I found the perfect model? Or maybe because I don't like other people to enter my paradise? I don't want other people to invade my very peaceful place, especially her?
Uhm no, I want to see her more.
Oh God, what's happening to you Zyden?! She's a stranger, you SHOULD be worried.
But she looks so innocent. Why would I be worried?
I rubbed my face with my palm as the confusion came all over my brain.. and heart. I tried to not think about her but the images of her perfect face and body is just coming out of nowhere. I didn't notice that the match already started. I tried to focus as much as I could. The battle lasts for another 10 minutes before the representative of RQIV knocked out.
"RQII WINS!"
Our host said and everyone cheered while the leaderboard is being posted.
RQI - 1,005
RQIII - 980
RQII - 900
RQIV - 880
RQV - 880
"Still, RQI at the top."
I smirked at the announcer's statement and looked at Fabio. He just looked at me without any sign of defeat in his eyes. Just a plain look.
"Can't wait for our match. May the best Quint win."
I just smiled at Fabio with a confident look.
My phone vibrated and opened the message when I saw Marco on the screen.
"Your model is excited to meet you :)"
Her image crossed my mind again.
I want her...
To be my model.
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