Crossed paths

Chapter 3 The D Day

 The set was bustling with people. All 10 model has arrived in their stunning gown. The crew running to give them a touch-up. Individual promo of all people was only to be shot here rest all of the show would be at Miami... Allena enters the set.

Allena

This is the biggest set I have seen in my life. All women walking here are so glamorous that I am feeling self-conscious. I have to remember that I am here just because I need money to pay the debt and once it's paid I will be free to follow my dreams. I would travel the world and paint all the scenes of natural beauty on my canvas. I will stay far away from these rich people and their shallow life. 

I was lost in my dreams when someone tapped on my shoulder. I turned and saw a fairly tall man standing with his head down looking into his tablet 

"Yes, "I said and then he looked up from his notebook and smiled.  He was conventionally good looking. 

"Are you one of the contestants or model for promo" I blushed hearing it. 

"None, I am Allena. I am here for assistance to contestants"

"Oh, good for them because if you would have been part of it no one would have a chance at winning. By the way, I am Sam, the assistant director here" he raised his hand towards me and I shook it. 

"Where is an office no 4. I need to be there on time otherwise I will lose this job also "

"I won't let that happen. So go straight and then left "

"Thanks, I will see you around then "

"Sure," he said and moved towards the shooting area. 

I went straight to the office where it took me almost 2 hours to completed all paperwork and signed the nondisclosure which was so long that I didn't even bother reading it. 

I was assigned Laura copper the miss Femina of this year. I now higher the title higher the tantrums so I have my fingers crossed. I went straight to her green room and knocked at the door.

"Come in " Laura called  

I entered the room where she was sitting in a beautiful backless gown of green color on the chair and a girl fixing her already perfect makeup. 

"Hello, ma'am I am your secretary for the period of the show. My name is Allena  "

"You are late even the promo is a shoot, you stupid girl "her irritation visible on her face. 

"I am sorry ma'am I was on set at the time but the paperwork took longer than expected. I was assigned to you just 5 minutes back" I tried to explain as politely as I could. 

"Lucky you, because you will be assisting the winner of the show, you know why because I already know him," she said with the confidence of the whole world."

"him??? "I asked, then I realized I didn't even know who was a billionaire of the show, more like I didn't want to know. I just want money so that my debt is paid then I will live my life traveling and painting. 

"Yeah, J, I mean Jackson Paul I call him J you know because we are so close, "she said. 

I didn't listen after the name. Not Jackson Paul. No this can't me my Jack. No not mine anyway. This is a very common name so the chances of them being the same are so less.  Yeah. My thoughts were suddenly broken. 

"Hey lost bird get me green tea know. I am tired of sitting. "she said 

I nodded and left the room still a little numb. No, I can't be this affected by his name only even after more than a decade. Nothing should matter I am only here for money so focus on the task at hand that is green tea. 

I start walking almost running towards the kitchen when I suddenly bumped into something hard and falling backward and suddenly was caught by very strong and muscled hands.