Alexa's P-O-V

Jerk..douchebag..asshole..idiot..scumbag.. I thought of every possible word to describe Rollins through my gritted teeth and still, I don't believe I was dressing to go out with him in a stupid studio for a stupid photo shoot.

I remember when he asked me go out there for the first time two days ago. We went 12 fucking kilometers to something called Dave's Photo Gallery. On the way, Rollins would boast along how beautiful that thing was and how he had his own museum locker and Studio within, trying to make me interested but when we reached there... Ugh! Two guards came out telling that Dave went in some hospital to visit one of his friends and that the key to Rollins' studio was with him. Imagine my temper!

Rollins was not even a little bothered though. He smile-talked with a girl who he said was Dave's associate and simply said to me 'Let's have it in two days then.' His eyes not even a single glimpse of guilt or shame on what he did.

'Jerk!' I muttered under my teeth as I put on this..

Yeah! I know my fashion sense sucks. Rollins said that a million times before but screw you Rollins! I don't mind!

I put my hair into a loose pony tail when I heard the car blow horn for the seventh time.

Fuck Rollins! You need to wait!

'Miss Bliss, Mr. Rollins is waiting for half an hour now.' Miss Tait said. 'You must hurry up.' she said.

I rolled my eyes. Rollins has captured even my nurse in his charms.

'Hmm.. I'm done.' I said sharply.

With reluctance, I got out of my house after kissing my mom's forehead and some quick parting advice to my Dad.

I walked to the parking to see Rollins leaning by his car, scrolling something on his phone. Must be flirting with some slut.

I shook my head in disgust and went near him.

'Rollins!' I called him, breaking his gaze off the phone.

He looked at me, with frowned eyes gazing me head to toe.

What the..? Pervert as hell!

'Eyes up here.' I said curtly, pointing to my own eyes.

Rollins was caught off guard and quickly shifted his gaze on my face.

'Ahhh.. Bliss..ehm..I'm sorry.. It's just a..' he fumbled scratching the back of his neck.

'.. A habit. I know.' I said completing his line sarcastically.

Rollins frowned his eyes.

'Wait. No. That's not..' he started to say but I cut him off.

'I don't have much time to waste. Now, hurry up, shall we?' I said getting into the passenger seat of his car.

He sighed. 'Alright..' he said and got into the driver's seat.

****

Finally, we were here again. Dave's Photo Gallery. Rollins parked his car and we went inside.

We were greeted by the same associate of Dave, Rochelle.

'Hey Rochelle!' Rollins said smiling wide like he longed for the moment since years.

The girl smiled in a flirticious manner, walking close to Rollins. Yaks!

'Hello Mr. Rollins! Glad to see you here again.' she said.

'Ahhh..same here Rochelle.' Rollins said.

'By the way, is Dave here today?' Rollins asked finally coming to point.

'Oh yes. He's here. Probably, in his cabin.' she said.

'Oh thanks. Let's go Bliss.' Rollins said turning to me. Oh! I thought he even forgot I was here.

I gave him a fake smile in front of Rochelle.

'Let's go see him.' I said sarcastically.

We walked to an area full of photos and shots. Well, to be honest, it looks pretty beautiful.

'You like it?' Rollins asked, seeing me glance at those pictures. Shit! I'm caught.

'Well, kind of. Not all of them suck.' I said flipping my hairs with pride. Rollins scoffed.

'I know you'd like it.' he said with a smile.

Damn! How does he know?

'Hey Seth!' a sudden voice made both me and Rollins turn away from each other.

.. and there stood a big muscular guy with French beard and too many bracelets. He would be quite older than Rollins, Roman and Dean, if I'm not wrong.

'Hey Dave!' Rollins greeted. 'How's it going man?' he asked shaking Dave's hand.

'Oh! It's super cool. The Gallery's declared a spot of tourist interest by the mayor and in fact, I'm thinking of opening its wing in other cities too.' Dave said.

'Wow! That's great man. I'm really happy for you.' Rollins said.

'Ahhh.. Thanks Seth. It's for well wishers like you that I've reached my pinnacle.' Dave said. Rollins smiled.

Dave corresponded but then his eyes fell on me, measuring me. Wait! Is he checking me out? Ugh! Pervert friend of pervert Rollins.

'Who's that beautiful lady with you, anyway?' he asked eying me to Rollins. Rollins smiled.

'Well she's Bliss and she's..' Rollins couldn't complete as Dave walked near me and picked my hand up to his lips. Ewweeee! Sucker!

'Well, meeting you is my bliss.' Dave said eyeing me all over my body again.

Ugh! He's creepier than Rollins. At least, Rollins took his eyes off after I caught his ass once.

'Well, it's great to meet you too Mr. Dave.' I said with an awkward smile.

He smirked still holding my hand. Leave me you jerk!

Rollins cleared his throat, making Dave loose his grip and I took advantage in shoving his hand off me.

'So, you've got the key to my studio, don't you?' Rollins asked.

Dave reluctantly looked at Rollins now.

'Yeah. Let's go. I'd be assisting you and this beautiful lady as well.' Dave said looking at me at the last part.

I didn't smile now. I was feeling irritated. This guy is a complete ass!

I saw Dave coming near me, trying to hold his hand out but.. I've a better plan. I shifted a little away.

'Hmm.. Let's go.' I said grabbing Rollins' arms. Look, what this big jerk Dave made me do to ensure my safety. I could feel Rollins shiver a little as I grabbed him but I've got no other option. Otherwise, this Dave is gonna grab my hand.

Rollins gave me a look of surprise but I acted natural and we followed Dave to Rollins' studio.

Finally, Dave opened the door of the studio, allowing us to get inside.

My jaw hung at the site. I left Rollins' arms and walked near the pictures hung in the wall.

Did Rollins take them?

Wow! I saw the images, taken from various pixels and different angles with perfect light and color effects in the background. Some blurred intentionally while others left obscure for observer's delight. I walked over to some more. Beautiful! The birds and streams, the sky and stations or a simple crowded bus, a set of pencils or a worn out piano. I chuckled as my eyes fell on another. It was Roman taking a nap in his chair.

OMG! What a mischievous friend!

'Seth is more appropriate than these.' a voice brought me back to earth. Ugh! Not Dave again!

I looked at him confused while he gave me a cocky smirk.

'I said if you are impressed by just this, you have no idea about how brilliant Seth's photography skills are.' Dave said.

I smiled and looked over at Rollins who was adjusting something in his camera.

'You want to look at something more of him?' Dave asked me.

'Yeah. Sure.' I said honestly.

'Come let me show you.' Dave said grabbing the small of my back.

What the..

He walked me to the corner of the room with a shelf.

He opened the door with his right hand as his left was still on my back.

Get off me jerk! You don't want me to kick your balls, do you?

'There. These are some albums he's completed. I hope you'll like it.' he said taking out few photo albums in one hand, almost dropping them.

'ehm.. Well, Dave I guess it's better to carry them with both hands. These are quite heavy.' I said taking my opportunity.

Dave looked a bit embarrassed.

'Ahh.. Well, I guess you're right Bliss.' he said taking his hand off me.

Ugh! Relieved!

'Hmm.. I will have a look at it myself. You can help Rollins with the camera.' I said, trying to shoo him away.

Dave smirked.

'As you say.. beautiful..' he said and placed the heavy albums in my hands, of course, swiping his filthy hands on mine on purpose.

I gave him a fake smile as he left towards Rollins.

I sighed in relief.

I looked over the works of Rollins and devil Dave was right! Rollins is way more brilliant in photography than what the wall hangings show. He can even turn a simple piece of wooden plank into a master piece!

I wonder what made him interested in taking my pictures!

I turned the pages. There were few beautiful girls in it too, in both posed and candid forms. I felt a little itched as I saw few girls being repeated. I took the next one and my eyes were about to bulge out of the sockets..

... There were a bunch of naked girls, in various poses. In beaches or oceans or even in some studio back grounds or gardens.

Were they really naked? In front of Rollins?

My heart pounded as I caught more of nude pics, of girls in bed or leaning against the car.

How could they do it?

I mean, yeah, the pics had perfect angles and all with the anatomy of female body projected in a sensual manner but then, something hit me deeper into my core, making me flush and gasp.

What if...

I lifted my eyes up from the album to see Rollins heading towards me. I closed the album abruptly.

He smiled at me.

'Did you like my works?' he asked.

I don't know why my throat choked.

'Yeah.. Yes of course, I.. I loved it.' I said handing him the albums and getting away from the spot.

Seth's P-O-V

Is she okay? I stood confused as Bliss left the sight suddenly. I thought she was watching my works keenly and even enjoying or appreciating it from inside. But..

Anyway, I arranged my albums back to the shelf and locked it.

I went to the place Bliss was standing alone, looking at one of the photos I took back in Davenport. I'm actually happy that Dave left us alone. I like my photo sessions in private.

'You're ready?' I asked her from behind. She shivered a little, meaning she was not expecting my voice. She looked back at me.

'.. for what?' she asked, seemingly confused.

I picked up my camera hanging by my neck, implying what I meant.

'Owh!' she said nonchalantly. Is she okay? Something seems wrong with her!

'Yeah. Take it.' she said turning to stand face to face with me.

I gave her a look of annoyance.

'Ugh! Bliss, You don't think I'm going to take a passport profile photo, do you?' I said, kind of miffed by her stupidity. Doesn't she has any idea about photography?

I saw Bliss swallowing lumps. She's nervous?

'Wh..What do you want me to do now?' she asked as her lips trembled. Damn! I wish I could take one of those shots.

I measured her expressions carefully. Yeah! She understood nothing, I guess.

I folded my arms on my chest.

'Well, as for now get ready near the big window over there as I adjust the lights. Pick the props and make-ups from the wardrobe..' I said pointing to the one with women's attire. '.. and yeah, pick a light colored dress for today.' I ended my guidelines.

Her eyes frowned again.

'Dress!' she exclaimed.

I narrowed my eyebrows quite frustrated.

'Yes. Get a good one. The changing room is beside the wardrobe.' I reminded her.

A slow smile occurred on her tensed face.

'Oh yeah, dress! A good one. Hmmm..' she said perhaps convincing herself something.

'You're fine?' I couldn't help asking after her crazy acts.

'Yes. Yes. Why shouldn't I be? I.. I'll just get ready while you...ehm..arrange your lights, camera and stuffs.' she said kind of flustered. Something is definitely not right!

She rushed towards the area fast. I sighed.

I took out the curtains and adjusted the lights, dimming and brightening at places.

I guess this is the best angle. I adjusted the focus, pulling the sofa at the shot. That'll be great!

'Rollins!' I heard a call.

'Yeah..' I answered her not looking. There was no response. She's irritating as hell!

I turned my head to face Bliss. 'What! Do you have more ques..' my voice choked, my eyes glued and I froze.

'Bliss!' I said in a low voice. She was there all dressed and ready in a satin white dress landing at her mid thigh.

I walked closer to her. She was breathing heavily, nervously playing with her blonde hairs with pink streaks.

I scoffed as I remembered when she put that on on the fashion show. She looks exotic with it!

'What are you looking at?' Bliss asked nervously. 'I look horrible, isn't it?' she asked in a vulnerable voice.

I looked at her blank with a sudden smirk.

'Yeah.. Horribly beautiful.' I couldn't help saying though I know her ego would fly sky high now.

But as opposed to my prediction, she smiled shyly, looking down.

I couldn't help but smile myself.

'Get near the curtains.' I said to her.

****

'Yeah.. hold it a little more gentler. Yes, that's it. Look at me and smile..' I dictated. I knew she was nervous but did as I said.

My camera got adjusted to her automatically. I clicked it.

'Damn! That was good!' I said with a smile as I looked at the picture.

'Where? Let me see..' Bliss came running like a kid full of excitement. I showed her the picture and she exclaimed. I remembered the day I took a photo of Sami and Becky, excluding her. She seemed so disinterested!

'Wow! Is that me? Oh my God! I look like Cinderella now.' she said giggling.

I couldn't help but laugh at her excitement.

'Now you know, why I wanted to take your picture. You can yield a good career to any poor photographer.' I teased.

She rolled her eyes.

'Liar Rollins! It's you who can yield the career of any model.' she said punching my arm lightly.

Oh my! Did she just compliment me? Well, thanks Miss Bliss. I smirked at her.

'The next shot.' I said.

'What's the pose?' she asked.

***

'I know I can't do it Rollins. I don't have a nice posture, neither a good body.' Bliss said complaining as I asked her to give a shot, lying on the sofa.

'I know you can. Just relax yourself a little and hang your legs together. Lift the hand a little higher Bliss.' I dictated as I adjusted the lens. The light would be brighter now since the curtains were drawn away.

'Whatever you say but now I know how unfit I'm as a camera model.' she said adjusting her neck.

I chuckled. Only if she knew!

Finally, she was done posing.

'Yeah, smile Bliss. Look at the camera..' I said measuring but then.. my eyes fell on her tanned legs. I turned my camera away. The sights of pulling her panties off rode my vision.

Oh my! Concentrate Seth!

'How long Rollins?' she asked getting tired.

'Uhmmmm..' I cleared my throat. 'Could you close your legs a bit.' I didn't wanted to say but I had to.

She reacted abruptly, perhaps, embarrassed too. Not her fault! It's the dress!

I looked away, bringing the camera on my eyes.

'Very good! Smile... Excellent..' I clicked the picture.

We were done after taking two more shots. I decided to go for the curtains again in one and the other, I wanted her to seat cross legged with a feminine charm.

Woah! My camera's blushing already.

'They are wonderful Rollins. You are really awesome!' Bliss said looking at herself.

Why am I awesome? It's her who's in the pictures!

But, I won't tell her that. She'd be too proud that way.

'Thanks Bliss. I guess that's the end of our photo session for today.' I said. 'Did you like it?' I asked her closing my equipments.

She smiled, trying to help me arrange the things back. Oops! No. You need not to do it Bliss. You're too small. You'll get hurt.

'It wasn't as bad as I thought.' she finally said.

I chuckled.

'Is it?' I asked. She nodded. 'Cool then, we'll have the next one in two weeks after I return from Davenport.' I informed her.

The glow in Bliss' face faded a little.

'You're leaving for Davenport?' she asked surprised. Doesn't she know? Everyone in the office does!

'Well yeah, it's the meeting with one of the camping companies in Davenport. But, hey! How come you didn't know Miss Finance Manager?' I asked playfully.

She smiled a little, though I felt it forced. You need not to smile Bliss, I'd you hate me that much.

'Well, I knew about the meeting but not the fact that you're going for it.' she said nonchalantly.

I chuckled.

'Well, who else would go there other than the hometown hero.' I said proudly. She smiled.

'Good luck for that Rollins.' she said before walking towards the changing room.

****

Bliss is back in her former clothes and we were walking out of Dave's Gallery after few parting words with Dave.

'This place is one of my favorites, you know. I often come here to shoot when I'm free.' I shared to Bliss.

She looked at me and smiled.

'Well, I like it too. The gallery is beautiful but.. I can't say I'm much impressed on the owner.' she said the last part sharply.

Dave! Why on earth? She just met him today!

'You mean Dave? Why? What's wrong with him?' I asked curiously.

Bliss sighed.

'Almost everything. He's a classless nymphomaniac with evil intentions running over his veins.' she said with a tinge of disgust.

Wait a second! She hates me, she hates Randy and now, she hates Dave too. I guess she has problems with every men.

'Why do you have problem with most of the men around you Bliss?' I couldn't help but ask.

She frowned her eyes at me.

'It's not like that Rollins. It's just that I don't tolerate much.' she said rolling her eyes.

'But, you've met Dave just today. I don't think it's long enough to get intolerant about the guy.' I said.

'Stop Rollins. Don't say about something you don't know, okay.' she burst out stopping her walk. 'That guy tried to..' she stopped, making me impatiently curious.

'What did he do?' I asked in a serious tone now and stopped walking.

Bliss shook her head in Rollins.

'Forget it Rollins. Why would you care? You're as perverted as him.' Bliss said restlessly and started to leave.

What?

'Hey! What do you mean?' I asked getting a little angry now.

She kept on walking.

I chased near her and caught hold of her arms.

'Answer me Bliss.' I said yanking her as she tried to jerk away and...

We were parted away soon as she moved away, leaving a strand of her arm sleeves of her dress in my hand.

Omg! I tore her dress!

She looked over her arms and frowned her eyes at me, slowly covering her mouth with her hands.

Oh no Bliss! Not my fault! Trust me!

'Look Bliss, I'm so..' I was about to say but she shoved my hand away in extreme anger and walked away. I saw tears run down her eyes too.

Damn! Why do I feel so guilty without any fault?

'I hate you Rollins. Get out of my site.' she said as she walked away in sobs.

'Bliss, look we can manage things.' I said looking at her.

Oh my! Even her pink satin bra is seen through now. Heck Rollins! You messed up big.

'Get inside the car Bliss. I'll drop you home.' I said trying to catch up with her.

'No thanks. You just proved yourself again Rollins.' she said.

Ugh! That was never my intention and wardrobe malfunctioning are quite normal for God sake though I hate it happened with her.

'Listen!' I said pulling her to stop again. She looked at me pissed, through her tears.

'Let's go home.' I said cupping her face gently. She looked into my eyes and her expressions changed to... angrier one.

'Don't touch me Rollins.' she said shoving my hands off her face.

'And leave..' she said.

Alexa's P-O-V

I can't believe what happened. He ripped my sleeves off.

Ugh! How can I forget the pervert that he is and I hate myself for trusting him again.

I guess he wanted to take revenge about what I did to Summer on Valentines day.

'And leave..' I said angrily. I hope he'd leave now.

Moreover, my blood boiled when he thought I was lying about Dave. He didn't trust me! I wiped my tears.

And now he proved why? Because there's no difference between him and Dave.

'Okay fine.' I heard Rollins' angry voice now. I turned back to see him fuming.

'If you want to take a ride.. take this at least.' he said and took off his coat suddenly wrapping it over my shoulders.

What? Why?

He went away towards the car angrily as I looked on.

He did not have to do that, did he? He does not have to care about my modesty a bit. In fact, he'd be happy if I get humiliated. But, why then?

I looked at the coat on my shoulders. People were walking out of the gallery. I don't want them to see me like this.

With a little hesitation, I put Rollins' coat on. I felt a familiar tinge as I smelled it. It was like him, all over my skin...like that night.

Beep...Beep..

I heard a car horn. I looked over to see Rollins and his car a few feet away from me. He hadn't left yet. Why?

I looked at him confused. What does the guy want?

The car beeped horns again and I knew for whom they were. I sighed shaking my head.

People were still getting in and out of the gallery.

The horn beeped twice again.

I went over to the car, opened its door and took the passenger seat.

Rollins started the car.

***********

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