HIS POV

"Alright, Luca and I have set out a couple of outfits we think we look amazing with your complexion and figure," Dudley shows Samantha the rack full with outfits from his clothing line.

There is a little bit of everything on the rack. Pastel colors. Dark colors. Sundresses. Body-con dresses. Everything blending perfectly with her beauty.

"I say we begin with this aesthetic-girl look," Anthony says as he picks out a pastel blue crop top and white overalls.

"It looks too innocent," Luca shakes his head in a disapproving manner. He then reaches into the rack and pulls out a pastel yellow skirt with white lines creating small squares, a white graphic top and black wedged-boots.

       He brings the outfit and places the clothing items in front of Samantha for all of us to see. He smiles when we all nod our heads in approval.

       "Innocent yet sexy," Anthony says with smile.

       "There is a bathroom right past that door," I point toward the metal door at the far corner of the room. "You can change there and then we will start the photoshoot."

       "Okay," Samantha smiles nervously, but goes toward the room nonetheless.

       I keep my gaze on her as she walks toward the bathroom. She is beyond gorgeous. Anything she does, a simple smile or the scrunching of her nose when she finds something not amusing.

       "You really like her," Luca states bringing my attention toward him. He is busy setting up the lighting and I walk over to help.

       "I think I may even love her," I admit as I turn on the lighting lamp and direct it at our backdrop.

       Luca smiles at my answer, almost relieved. I hesitantly open my mouth to say something but no words come out.

"How long have you known Sam for?" I ask as my curiosity wins.

       "A few years now," Luca responds casually. My lips press together in a twisted frown and Luca seems to notice as he heaves a sigh. "I met her at a small modeling agency when she was just sixteen."

        The urge to find out more about her overcomes me and I perk my ears up. Despite us dating, I barely knew anything about Samantha. Every time I try to ask about her past she closes up.

       "Do you know why she stopped modeling?" I raise an eyebrow.

       Luca's lips part slightly. My curious gaze causes him to look away nervously as he scratches the back of his neck.

       Before he can let anything out, Samantha emerges now with the outfit on. She twirls around to give us a full view and smiles with approval.

       "What do you guys think?"

       "Perfect," we all reply in unison.

       She smiles giddily, her nervous expression now gone and I am relieved. She sets her clothes down and walks toward the white backdrop.

       "She'll open up when she is ready," Luca whispers with an assuring wink.

       I look over at Samantha and she looks up at me with her radiant smile. I smile back and walk over to the camera.

       I lean down to look into the lens. Not only do I love her, but so does the camera. It does not take long for her to get comfortable and give us various poses that show off the clothes.

       With every snap, I feel my heart beating faster and faster. Then it stops. I freeze at the sight before my eyes.

       Samantha is staring straight into the lens, straight into my soul. Her soft skin, illuminated by the lighting. Her right hand caressing her left cheek as she parts her scarlet red lips slightly. One eyebrow lifted slightly. I feel myself drowning in her electric blue eyes.

       The flashing of the camera before it captures my world, pulls me out of my trance. There on the screen shows up my everything. My muse. My heart.

       "Bellísima!" Luca exclaims as he too looks at the computer as the image begins to load.

       "I feel like that's the one," Anthony also nods approvingly of the photo.

       Dudley's wide smile makes his approval known. I look back at Samantha who is smiling proudly. For a split second I see a different side of her. She looks carefree, no sign of worry. And her cute little chuckle melts my heart in an instant.

       In that moment I know for sure. It does not matter what her past was like. Why she had to seduce men to steal, nor who she was beyond this point. All I know in this moment is that I want her and I will never let go. Never.

Author's Note
Hola my lovelies! Happy Wednesday! Here is chapter 17 of Forbidden Temptations. A lot had been going on, from Luca arriving to Brian falling madly in love with Samantha. What do you guys think this means? Leave your predictions in the comments down below. If you enjoyed please vote and share. Thank you so much for reading. I'll see you all on Friday with another update.
Stay safe. Stay heathy. Stay awesome.
Xoxo, Liz 💋💋💋

Song(s): Cuando Me Enamoro - Enrique Iglesias ft. Juan Luis Guerra

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