Wicked Magic by K. T. Black

Author:K. T. Black [Black, K.T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Published: 2015-06-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

The elevator ride to the studio floor was quiet and filled with tension. Alex had intended for this day to be a fun experience to share with Chandler. The way Millie was behaving, she worried how today was going to end. She wished she could have talked Chandler into doing something else while she worked, but she’d been stubborn. All she could do was make the best of things and hope Millie didn’t try anything.

As soon as the elevator doors slid open, a short, middle-aged Puerto Rican woman with a Bluetooth headset and a handheld computer pad greeted them.

“Alex. Good, you’re here.” The woman was a bundle of nervous energy. She seemed to be jet propelled by a gallon of caffeine. “Roger told me to bring you directly to him before getting started.”

“Is something wrong?” Alex asked.

“No, only a few last minute changes. You know, the typical chaos.” She indicated for Alex and Chandler to follow her. “Two of the damn interns called in sick today, so I’m short-handed. I don’t believe for a minute they’re sick. They’ll wish they were when I see them next. I’m good at coming up with unpleasant tasks.”

Alex grinned as she pictured it.

“I made certain that all of your equipment is accounted for and all set up.”

“Thank you, Anna. I do appreciate it.”

“And who is this?” Anna asked, peering up at Chandler.

“This is Chandler.”

“Hello,” she said. Anna gave a slight nod of acknowledgement.

“And this is Anna,” Alex told Chandler. “Roger’s number one assistant, and terrorizer of young interns.”

“Someone has to keep this place running smoothly.” Anna sported an arrogant grin.

As they maneuvered past harried people making last minute preparations, Alex spotted Roger. Even among the other models, he stood out. He was a tall, exotic-looking African American in his mid-fifties, although he looked to be in his forties. His head was shaved bald except for about a quarter inch of growth on top. Dressed in a designer suit and tie, his tailor-made clothing accentuated his muscular physique.

“Is that Roger?” Chandler asked Alex.

“Yes, that’s Roger.”

“He’s beautiful. I thought he was one of the models when I first noticed him.”

“He was a model at one time,” Anna told her.

“Do I need to be worried?” Alex teased.

Chandler blushed and shook her head.

When Roger noticed them approaching, a huge smile filled his face. He ended his phone call and snuck a look at Chandler as he headed toward Alex.

“Alex. I’ve sure missed you.” Roger hugged her. “It seems like forever since I last saw you.”

“Stop exaggerating. It hasn’t been that long.”

“This place isn’t the same without you.” Roger released Alex and took a step backward. “So, who is this lovely young lady?”

“This is Chandler.”

He extended his hand. “I’m Roger.”

Chandler accepted his hand. “It’s nice to meet you, Roger.”

“So you’re the one who’s stolen Alex’s heart.” He took the opportunity to check her out.

She squirmed and turned her head toward Alex. “Well—”

“Don’t tease her, or I’ll pack up my gear and leave.”

“You’d never do that to me.”

“Don’t be so sure.

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