Chapter 161: A very handsome thorn

"IF AM BEING HONEST, there's something about you that makes my heart flicker each time I see your name on the caller ID..." I smiled while walking into the bathroom.

"Is that so???" he asked and I could tell he was blushing. Was he flirting with me?? I bit my lip and curled my hair on my finger while looking at my reflection in the mirror.

"Yeah...." I responded, leaning back on the wall and slid back to the floor.

"That makes me happy to know...." he laughed.

"Yeah, right..." I joined him.

"How are you liking Las Vegas...???" he asked and I got confused for a second.

"How did you know am in Las Vegas???" I immediately stood up and applied some tooth paste to my toothbrush.

"You're Eleanor....the goddess on earth...everyone knows exactly where you are at what particular time...." he said.

"Right....right...." I chuckled. "Sometimes I wonder exactly if privacy is still a thing in my life. Sooner or later people will have to watch me use the bathroom..." I joked and got to hear his hilarious laughter on the other side.

"I think we should crown you Miss Joker too!!!" he added making me laugh.

"To answer your question....if am really liking Las Vegas...."

"Uh-huh...."

"Let's see.....First off, my arch nemesis liked my post on Instagram...Then I find out my neighbor is Shanice Dhabi....and then I had to hug this shrewd son of a gun, Breenan...."

"Who's Breenan...?"

"Our director...." I sighed. "With these experiences so far I can say living here will be warmer than I thought...."

"If you detest him so much why would you so much as go close to him with a hug???"

"Just to fuel the animosity between me and Shanice...." I smiled running the toothbrush in my mouth.

"Oh Eleanor....."

"I know I know...cheeky of me but I just love messing with her....She messes with me and I'll mess with her. She's his lover so I know the impact it will do...."

"Wow...."

"Yeah, you didn't hear that from me...."

"I certainly did not... But anyway, she's lead...doesn't that bother you???"

"No..not really. She's only on the spotlight because I gave it away. That role was meant for me right from the beginning. I was just being... charitable....?"

"Like the goddess you are...."

"Typical!!! So if she plays with me....she knows very well I can mess with Brenaan and have her removed form the role...."

"Why'd you give it away though??"

"Ooh...ha! Funny story....there was a kiss scene in the leads script....so I am not doing kiss scenes anymore..."

"Wow girl....You must really love him, huh? And on the same note, how did the thing with thorns and roses work out???"

"Very good! Real good, you have no idea.... I totally wish I'd talk to you in person about it...."

"What if I tell you there is a way???"

"Pardon?"

"It's actually why I called you...."

"Yeah??"

"Yeah. You know my cloth line...Yde's---"

"Yde's wardrobe...yeah. What about it???"

"We are launching the latest lingerie and bikini and some summer wear collection. I'd love for you to model for us..if..you are free to do so....that is...."

"What's the payment like???" I asked making him laugh.

"Oh my Goodness...." he laughed back. "Name your price...."

"Alright hunnie....how about we talk about it over dinner?? Coffee???"

"It's your call....."

"Alright. Coffee it is then...."

"Deal..."

"But wait. You're not in L.V.."

"I'll be there tomorrow. That's where the whole reveal is taking place actually...."

"Sick...."

"Right??? And before I forgot, I have a good lead on the houses. I'd love to show you a few which I liked and think you like too...."

"No problem...."

"Tomorrow then???"

"Yeah sure....no problem.!"

"Goodnight Eleanor..."

"You too! Come back safe!" I added.

"You can count on it...." he assured me before hanging up.

I let out a sigh before smiling at my reflection and admiring my beautiful face.

I quickly did my night skin routine, washed my face added oil and cream them went to bed.

I couldn't wait tomorrow. But of course.

I left Adam a goodnight message.

*********

I was scheduled to meet with Ambrose that afternoon in the very same hotel I was staying. They had a beautiful food court and an amazing coffee shop right outside.

The sun was shining as strongly, and I did good to wear my sunhat not forgetting layers of sunscreen. My minidress and scandals were perfect for the weather but I was still conscious of my skin coming back in a darker shade.

I had to wear make up on set and it wouldn't look good on me.

While waiting for him, I was going through the script. We had a lot of work to do here in Las Vegas but too much for the lead who was most of the reason to why we moved here.

The second part of the movie was when Lindy, Shanice's role, moves to Las Vegas to try and on vacation with Greg, her now boyfriend.

Unfortunately for her, he find out about her addiction and leaves her, breaking her heart.

Lindy calls Marvel who comes over and unfortunately finds her dead after a drug overdose.

Together, she and Alice, Lindy's daughter move back to Buenos and stay together.

I flipped the page knowing I didn't really have much work cut out for me. Two weeks maximum and I should be out of here.

Then, my peripheral vision suddenly got caught on an image of a god walking to me. He caught every woman's attention but luckily for me, he made his way to my table, smiling at me before he sat next to me.

"Sorry ...." he let out a deep breath. "I got caught up in...some work...."

"No problem.... you'll be paying for coffee then ..." I rested my chin on my palm and flattering my eyes for him.

"Two can play that game buddy...." he shrugged his eyebrows. "I'll pay for tea..." he proposed. My face suddenly turned green.

"Come again???"

"Tea. Am paying for tea. Come on.....coffee??? No!" he protested. Oh...this should be fun. I watched as he summoned a waiter who rushed to take our order.

"Two iced tea please...."

"No....two hot chocolates...please..." I opposed and Ambrose smiled at me.

"Eleanor...."

"What??? Am not really fond of tea. Am a coffee person...." I disagreed.

Then, there was a strange smile on his lips I certainly couldn't fathom. I looked in the waiters direction and back at him raising an eyebrow.

"I think....with absolute certainty....we can alter that....." he turned to the waiter. "Two ice teas, please...."

"Oh God...." I hurried my face in my palms.

"Come on Eleanor...." he insisted.

"But---"

"Please...???" He pleaded, his eyes showing whatever emotion to blackmail me and that's when I realised I was slowly losing my resolve with his unfaltering persistence.

"Alright!!" I agreed and rolled my eyes. "Just this once..."

"Yeah--of course...." he nodded and turned to the waiter who left in a bit.

I looked at Ambrose and the look on his face was like of a man who just won a lottery. The smile on him was definitely something I'd cherish in my heart for as long as I'd know.

"Thank you....I won't let you down...." he looked at me with his hand on mine right on the desk. My eyes lit up as heat spread through my cheeks. I tried my best not to look at our intertwined fingers as that would make it awkward. Instead, I just smiled at him like he was smiling at me. "Now back to business...." he said opening his tablet and setting it so we can all see. "I'll start with the houses...."

I nodded and steadied myself in the chair.

I was listening to him attentively while he showed me various pictures with reference to what he was talking about.

He showed me almost five houses which were very exquisite and I couldn't make a choice on my own.

I looked at him and he was looking down at his phone doing whatever it is that he was doing.

Suddenly, I drifted off and heaves knew how I ended up studying every feature on his face. Recalling what happened since he walked in, I couldn't help but notice how much he attracted me and how I cared so much about him to the point of having tea.

God knows I hate tea but for him I could do it. He was amazing and all of he just wanted to make him happy in anyway he preferred.

I looked at myself and wondered how much of me I'd have to change just to satisfy him.

But he was asking so nicely, how could I say no? I battled my conscience after it attacked me for going overboard.

I quickly closed my eyes and massaged my temples, trying to relax myself before I blow up.

"Eleanor....are you alright???" he asked.

"Yeah..." I grinned, my face flashing with embarrassment. "I just needed a break....to process all these... beautiful houses...."

"Oh ...am sorry, was I too fast??? I can go slow if you prefer...." he offered, his face wearing nothing but concern for me.

"No no...it's okay. It's fine...I...uh..... .you did a good job all these houses are good....I can barely choose one..." I shrugged hoping I covered it very well. He smiled and the smile on his face was priceless.

I smiled back, the very time the waiter brought out tea.

"Thank you...." I said to him as he walked away. I watched Ambrose as he sipped his tea and man he looked handsome.

I quickly pinched my thy and got me to look away fighting to taste my tea.

My mind couldn't help but wonder, I certainly got rid of all the thorns to let the roses sprout. But will I have the strength to eliminate some thorns when they come in my way???

I asked myself looking at Ambrose knowing by heart that he....was another thorn I had to get rid of.

A very handsome thorn.