Chapter 7
Dreamy Sexy
The limousine cruised through the tower lined streets until it was corralled by a herd of traffic, yellow taxis being the prominent species of entrapment. Harmony looked wishfully at the various shops and cafes they passed. She then turned from her view through the window of the New York streets to look at Lucy sitting beside her.
Lucy looked over and saw Harmony appraising her and asked “Harmony do you remember in Shockwave! when you were climbing the outside of that skyscraper in the Middle East and that other player almost fell into you?”
“That was Ellis, it wasn’t his fault…the wind had kicked up really badly, it was a nasty gust catching him in a vulnerable position. It turned into a sand storm, very nice for exfoliating the skin. Ellis is a solid outdoors man and athlete, he rocked at everything in or on the water and I was lucky to beat him.” Harmony explained while nodding her head affirming her thoughts. She then admitted to herself ‘it would have been nice if Ellis had dropped in on me.’
The limo pulled up at their destination, they entered the building and took the elevator up. Harmony asked Lucy “how do I look?” Lucy responded with a smile “Harmony, you are Shockwave! You are so dolled up that every guy we pass is panting like a puppy. How do I look?” Harmony looked Lucy up and down studying the all black attire, tall slender figure, short black hair, pale skin, fine facial features and answered “like my Amazon vampire bodyguard.” Lucy smiled showing her teeth behind ruby red lips and answered “good, very good.”
They stepped out of the elevator at their floor which opened up to the office they were seeking. It was elegant with slim lines, enchanting colours and some modern art that was striking. They told the receptionist who they were and momentarily they were greeted by their host.
His suit was Italian, his walk was studied, his hair was short and black, his handshake firm, his face was riveting and his eyes absorbing. Harmony said to herself ‘he is dreamy, and he works for me.’
Laszlo Farkas had been Harmony’s agent before she had become a contestant on Shockwave! Since the beggining he had treated her with respect and honesty. When she had first been injured he had run shotgun on everything that could be done to both care for her health and celebrity. He was a consummate professional respected by his competitors and appreciated by his clients.
Laszlo guided Harmony and Lucy down the hall to his office, his eyes appraising Lucy in an instant. He was a quick take on people, he had known that Harmony would be a success and he knew that Lucy was exceptional. Harmony had just delivered another star to him.
The three of them sat in comfortable yet sleek contoured chairs; the view out the windows was spectacular. Laszlo made sure that each of them had an ice water; his offices had no alcohol as he was a strong proponent of clean living.
Laszlo took the initiative “Harmony, I cannot tell you how pleased I am at the pace of your recovery. If you are prepared I have some opportunities for you, if not then I am pleased to keep your adoring fans awaiting your harmonization.”
Harmony laughed as she remembered this little joke the two of them had continued since their first meeting. She was a bit nervous “what kinds of opportunities?”
“Well, I can get you on the set of one of the late night shows tonight if you’re up for an interview.” Laszlo smiled as he knew that invitation was a surprise to her. Then he continued with the rest as per the earlier conversation he had with Harmony over the phone “Butterfly Magazine has agreed to the fashion photo shoot and interview.”
“They did?” Harmony gleamed with excitement. She looked over at Lucy who looked self assured and pleased at Harmony’s clear happiness although seemed a bit confused about the plans as she had not heard of them beforehand.
Laszlo then continued “Yes, they loved your idea. Frankly Harmony it is a brilliant and bold move.” He glanced at Lucy then added “it looks like you haven’t told Lucy the concept; you are going to need to get her cooperation.”
Harmony looked sheepish, when it became apparent that she was remaining mute Laszlo said “Lucy, have you heard of Butterfly Magazine?”
Lucy nodded and replied her German accent faint “yes, it is one of the top fashion magazines in the world, but I don’t understand...” She looked between Harmony and Laszlo.
He then continued “Butterfly Magazine is enormously influential, a globally powerful fashion and pop culture trends sculptor. They have agreed to put Harmony on the cover of the international edition along with an extended interview. Harmony already knew this, but she had also requested that they take a risk by allowing her to contribute a special photo shoot to the same issue.” Laszlo looked to Harmony and then back to Lucy and continued “Harmony knows that you have always wanted to be a model, that it’s your dream and wants you to be her model for this shoot. It will be both the premier of her photography and your modeling.”
Lucy sat stunned staring at Laszlo and Harmony, her mouth opened and closed silently a few times. Laszlo then continued “I will take that as a yes to the offer and will get my people to complete the drawing up of a basic contract, open to some negotiation of course. Lucy I had seen some photos that Harmony had sent me of you and I consider you very photogenic. Butterfly was very impressed with your look and Harmony’s photos. As a matter of fact this will most likely be their largest print run ever.”
Harmony sat grinning while inside her head she conversed ‘have I lost my mind? I’ve never done anything like this before. How am I ever going to take photos like that of Vampire Chick? Laszlo is dreamy sexy but his office is empty as the prairies, I should have brought him some of my fruity candles. Butterfly Magazine is dreamy but I’m screwed, I know nothing about photography. Great, these two look like they are going to fall in love, what am I a dating service?’ In the background Harmony could hear Lucy ask “exactly what photos of me did Harmony send to you?”
Chapter 8 coming soon....
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Photo credits: F. Lokot (2009), Used With Permission. Image protected under the Australian Copyright Act.
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