UZO'S POV
To say I was excited is an understatement because what i felt was out of this world. I was finally going to live my dream and I just couldn't wait. I couldn't sleep all night because of excitement. I was optimistic that the next day did hold a lot for me.
I decided to tell Damola and Agatha about it. They were also happy for me and so was Adaku.
"Mide! Hurry up or I'm gonna leave you" That was Michelle. I had a feeling that she was as excited as I was only that I wasn't sure why.
Mide rushed down the stairs and we went into the car. Timi was to drive and his mum sat beside him at the front seat. Mide and I were seated at the back. Normally, I would be busy typing away on my phone but today over excitement didn't permit me to. I stared out the window. I couldn't help but imagine all the things that will happen after this shoot.
Maybe I'll become a full time model just like Irene. I just couldn't stop thinking about it and I was determined to put in my very best.
The car came to a halt as 'Tara beauty' came into view. It was one of the best in the country and I couldn't help but wonder how I was this lucky. We got out of the car and walked into the building. The reception was a wonderful sight to behold. Everything spelt wealth and to say I was amazed would be an understatement.
"Good morning ma'am" The pretty receptionist greeted Michelle. She was draped in a black two piece suit with a white inner shirt. Her makeup was light and she had a beautiful smile that showed her gaped teeth. On her head was a fifteen inch human hair black wig. I suddenly felt intimidated.
"Morning. Is your boss in?"
"Yes ma. She's in her office"
Michelle nodded and turned to me. "Wait here for me. I'll be back" I nodded and sat down on one of the couches the clicking sounds of her shoes the only noise in the building. I looked around at the show glasses and the expensive looking paintings.
Timi and Mide walked further into the building and I watched them discuss from a distance. Curiosity was getting the better of me and I decided to walk over to where they were. I got up and made my way towards them but they were oblivious because they were so serious about what they were saying.
A hand pulled me behind a shelf filled with shoes and I snapped my gaze upwards only to be met with the eyes of someone I didn't expect to see.
"What do you want?" I hissed.
"I should ask you that. Haven't you done enough?" She snapped her voice laced with venom. I still couldn't guess what an angry looking Dinny was doing here.
"Excuse me?"
"You took everything away from me Uzo and you want to take away my contract too"
"I don't know what your talking about"
"Of course you won't. Let's take a walk down the memory lane" She snapped her eyes blazing with hatred as she walked around me slowly.
"You took Timi away from me. As if that was not enough, you also my name. Did you ever ask why they don't call me Uzo anymore? Of course you'll never ask, you don't care. Back in junior school, whenever someone calls Uzo, it's always you. You, you,you! You're just taking everything away from me. You still had Kamsy wrapped around your fingers even though you felt nothing for him. And now it's Timi again. I allowed you take every single thing Uzo. This time it's my contract. Why are you doing this? What have I done to you to deserve this just tell me"
"I was told that the model quit" I was more than confused. Didn't Michelle say the model quit.
"I was just going to threaten Tara with it so she pay me more. But because of you lying snake, I'm neither getting a raise nor my contract. But trust me this is not going to be the end of this. I'll make sure Timi becomes mine again and finally put you in your place"
"Mind your language Dinny"
She scoffed. "Watch out little miss perfect, you're in for a ride. I'll do anything to get Timilehin back. Mark my words" She hissed at me and stormed off.
She's a psychopath. Don't let her words have any effect on you. You are happy now jare. My subconscious advised. I nodded and acknowledgement and went back to where Michelle asked me to wait for her.
"Uzo! Over here" Michelle waved her hands towards me from a door at the other end. I grabbed my small cross bag and went over to her.
As soon as I entered the office, I was blown away. Literally blown away by the cold air that welcomed my skin but more by the beauty before me. The paintings, chairs and in fact the whole room was exquisite.
I greeted the woman seated before me whom I assumed was Omotara. She had a strict look on her face and that instantly inflicted fear into me. She sat up straight staring at me. "What makes you think you're fit for this job?"
What?! Where you not the one that told Michelle that I'm perfect for this job?
"Young lady I'm talking to you" She said in her gentle voice and I flinched a bit. "Um...well...I think I'm...well.."
Tara and Michelle burst into a fit of laughter and my brows creased. "The look on her face was priceless" Michelle said bumping her fist with Tara's.
They just played a silly prank on me !
"Hello Uzo, I'm Omotara Benson. CEO of Tara beauty" She stretched her hands and I held her hands in my in a curt handshake.
"You can loosen up now girl. That was just a prank. If it were an interview you would have been disqualified though. Work on your confidence. But you don't need an interview. I'm convinced you'll do a great job"
I smiled genuinely. "I will do my best ma"
"Ma? Oh no sweetie, call me Tara" She beamed at me. "Anyways, I just want you to be confident. This shoot is going to be in three batches. The first day which is today we will take photos for the skin product and next tomorrow for the hair product and then two days after, the product launch. All in all, five days. I know this is your first time but I want you to put in your best. You'll be settled after the next shoot the day after tomorrow"
I nodded my head and she stood up alongside Michelle. "Shall we?"
We left for the dressing room. I met two young ladies sitting there. Tara told them to take care of my looks and she left the room with Michelle.
I sat down and one of them started with my make up while the other sat down beside me handing the make up artist a few things to help out. "What is your name?" The make up artist asked me.
"Uzo" I responded in a tiny voice.
"Wow. Uzo you're so pretty" the other lady said and I smiled genuinely. "Thank you"
"And you don't seem rude like Dinny" the makeup artist said and the other lady nodded her head in agreement.
In no time, the lady who I now knew as Naomi was done with my makeup and the other lady Antonia styled my hair. When she was done, I wore draped in a two piece tiger print dress and brown gladiator sandals that Tara gave me.
The photographer and videographer took so many photos and videos of me. We were still on it for what seemed like hours. I also took a few shots in a dressing robe and a few with some other models and finally the last few shots with a male model. He was really slender and quite good looking with full afro hair but he was nothing like my Timi.
As soon as we were done, I rushed back to the dressing room as I was really exhausted from all the standing. The next shoot would be in two days time and I was really looking forward to it.
I got into the one of the cubicles in the dressing room and changed back into the dress I wore in the morning. When I was done, I grabbed my sandals and was wearing it when the door flew open and closed before I could register what was happening. The male model walked in and I stood up and walked to the door uncomfortably to excuse him but he beat me to it. He wrapped his slender hand around my wrist and pulled me to his chest.
"What are you doing?" I asked already panicking.
"Touching a pretty girl like you just like you deserve" He replied and he snaked his hands around my waist irking me more
"Let.me.go" I said through gritted teeth and tried pulling away but his grip was too tight. I opted to the next thing on my mind and screamed my lungs out.
TIMI'S POV
After the hug the previous day, I was more confident that I could win her back. The only problem was that I was really nervous. I didn't know how to say those words.
I decided I was going to tell her after the day's shoot and I was already preparing my speech. I was really nervous and it was a first. Never have I been nervous and not because of a girl. I have always been confident but that nigga decided to take a break on this fateful day.
"Uzo called for you in the dressing room" One of Tara's workers told me and I rushed to the dressing room but as I was about to walk in, anxiety washed me again. I made my mind to talk to her later but in a split second, I heard a scream. It came from the dressing room and that voice sounded like Uzo's.
I rushed into the empty dressing room and barged into the first cubicle. The sight before me made me clench my fist as I made for the good for nothing boy that laid his hands on Uzo. I grabbed him by the chest and slapped him hard across the face. "How dare you?" I slapped him again. "How dare you touch her?"
I punched him across the face. "You're gonna regret this"
I sent several punches his way till he was on his knees. "I'm sorry. I was sent" Sent? I must find out who sent him and then make that person pay.
"Timi just let him go please. You're going to kill him. Please stop" Uzo pleaded with me with me. I turned to her in astonishment. "Are you serious right now? After what he tried to do, I should let him go?"
"Yes Timi. Please" I shook my head in disapproval and was about to hit the dude again but I couldn't see him anymore. Great! Now he's gone.
I turned to Uzo. "Are you happy now? You let him escape"
She cupped my cheeks and I felt some sort of electrifying sensation rush through my whole body for a nanosecond. "Let him go. The most important thing is that I'm fine right?"
I nodded and smiled at her. "Yeah"
The room was suddenly quiet the silence filling it with like a warm blanket.
I rubbed the back of my neck nervously as I watched Uzo fiddle with her fingers. "I'm sorry" I blurted out. She snapped her head up immediately. "I'm sorry Uzo" I said again.
She was still silent as though trying to digest what I just said. "I know I acted childish by staying away. I know you were hurt by my actions and I sincerely apologise for it. You can punish me all you want but please don't stay away from me. At least not anymore"
I paused but she still did not say anything. I was about to speak again when she pulled me into a warm embrace her hands wrapped around my torso. I snaked my hands around her slender waist. "I forgive you Timi." She mumbled against my chest.
She pulled away but my hands were still wrapped around her waist. Eyes boring into one another, I leaned in and her eyes went shut. My lips gently met her soft ones and a sigh escaped my lips. I have waited for this for so long.
I kissed her like I've been starved. My grip on her waist tighter and her hands made their way to my neck. I bit her lower lip gently and she let out a low moan. I took that as an opportunity to slide my tongue in and that was when I lost it.
Our tongues moved in sync as the current surging through my body could be compared with fireworks on new year's day. I sealed the kiss with a small peck on her lips and her eyes flew open. She was flushed and so was I. Our lips were swollen and I watched her intently my forehead against hers.
"That was amazing" I breathed out and she bit her lower lip causing me to groan. "If you do that again, I'll kiss you again"
She giggled and bit her lip again but this time it was a voluntary action. I leaned in and as if on cue her eyes went shut as she stood on her toes. Our lips were half an inch away from each other when a loud sound from the door interrupted us.
We pulled away abruptly and walked to the door. Uzo pulled it open and Mide was standing at there a sinister smile playing on her lips.
"What happened here?" She asked.
"Uhm...nothing" Uzo let out a nervous giggle.
"Oh really? Why is Timi wearing lipstick?"
My eyes almost shot out of their sockets in embarrassment at the sound of that. Uzo eyes widened and Mide chuckled. "You can continue your make out session at home. We have to leave now" Mide yelled over her shoulders as she walked out.
Couldn't you at least keep it down. I thought smacking myself mentally.
I turned to Uzo. "Where were we?" I placed a light kiss on her lips.
"I said continue at home" Mide yelled and I cursed pulling away making Uzo chuckle.
Chapter twenty one is out 💃💃💃
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#Jaceabella is still going to sail right? Do you think Dinny has a point?
And their love story continues but not without an obstacle.
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