Chapter 315 SHOOT 1
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She let out a deep sigh already feeling so exhausted with everything and everyone.
"I'll think about it." Anna said before walking inside the building where the rest were already waiting for her. She hopes she isn't late, she wouldn't want the first day of her work like this. The last thing she wanted to do was appear late for whatever she was going to.
She was too angry to notice the little remarks from the workers and everyone in the building. She was barely in the mood for all of that. All she wanted was be done with the shoot and leave.
"Anna Sui." A man called from behind and she turned to meet his gaze. He was tall, with mighty broad shoulders and an average pot belly. The man looked advanced, maybe in his Kate thirties to early forties.
"Good morning." Anna greeted politely with a small smile.
"Move to the hall where the other models are waiting, you're already a minute late for the shoot." He ordered and she walked away.
Anna sighed, she had forgotten men like this never take them seriously. She might be a huge deal in Summerlane and must have won the diamond crown, but compared to other models from other countries she was nothing. She was seen as nothing when compared to them.
She has to prove herself to these people and earn respect like she did before. Lola was worried for Anna. Maybe now was not the time to bring up the issue with Lee and his entertainment company.
Anna was led into her dressing room where she needs to change her outfits as the others. Anna tried to take her mind off Lee, she needed to focus on what she wanted to do here. Maybe after the shoot, she can think about ways to deal with him.
"What's the theme?" Anna asked.
"Vintage Glamour." Came Ashley's reply as he watched the glam team dress her in her sector.
"I think it's an old Hollywood with classic attire, elegant poses, and a touch of sepia tone or black and white for that timeless feel." Ashley said. He had read the templates given and had seen what they wanted. Everyone can be this modern day model, but not everyone can make people feel like the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or even the 90s. It takes professional to take people back to that time with just a photograph.
"The director isn't people friendly, so don't get surprised if he's a little... harsh." Ashley used his hands in demonstration and Anna smiled. She has worked with a lot of harsh directors in the past so she was used to it. All she needs to do is not get into trouble with him.
She would avoid him like plague.
These people, even if they look down on her professionally, they had come all the way here for her, so she would have to give them a show. She would have to be her best.
The models were all ushered out of the room, each standing out in their own way. They were led to the photoshoot sector which was already decorated.
"Anna Sui." The same man walked up to her. "I'm Davidson Chapel, the director of this entire shoot." He said for Anna to nod.
"We have seen your previous shoots in the past, that is why we are here in the first place, but seeing you physically..." She shook his head and Anna understood what he's about to say right away. She didn't like the sound of this one bit. It's obvious she was being looked down on.
"Can you handle the type of shoot we're about to embark on? I would have suggested you drop out if you can't handle the job." He said.
"What makes you think I can't do it?" Anna asked staring at him. She didn't pick offense in his words. It's understandable at times that people misjudge her personality through her calm appearance and all, but they forget she really can embody anyone at anytime. She has done this before, it wouldn't be hard to do it again.
"Why don't we give her a trial, the best shoot for today will be the face of our next magazine. How about that?" Another man said. He's Collin, Davidson second in command. Both men only decided to endorse Anna Sui because of her popularity and not talent. To them, women from this side of the world are not skilled enough to be models.
"Alright." Davidson agreed and walked towards the photographer as he instructed them on what to do.
"What's the name of their company?" Anna asked Ashley who walked to her side after the stylish humiliation.
"Kush." He said gently. "Don't let their words get to you miss..."
"Their words didn't offend me. I just want to know who they are to double their payment when next they come for another shoot." Anna said and walked to her scene.
As expected, she's to seat with other girls while they take pictures like old times. Their face and postures will determine if they would actually appear like old times.
Old time women were innocent, their knowledge were limited since they aren't allowed education so that they don't challenge the men. She needed that innocence back again.
Davidson's eyes were on the girl judging and reducing her, but Anna didn't mind. She had a mission, to put this proud man in his place and prove him wrong.
As the camera started rolling, Anna was in character, her natural innocent look changed into a more sophisticated look. Shocking the director and everyone there. Anna bodied her character that the director demanded for a personal photoshoot to prove his point. He thought she only looked perfect because she was with the other women and it was time to take a photo on her own.
The scene this time was that of a village, where she was asked to take the character of a simple young girl ready for marriage. Anna did as asked, acting all polite and lovely. Another scene came where she had to be the rude spoilt brat that loved to be dressed and adorn with expensive dresses and jewels and she did just that.
For each character, her facial expressions changes into someone else. It's so hard to tell that character from her real one each time she embodies it. She was incredible, proving why she is the diamond of the season.
"Wow." Collin commented and watched the girl stand from where she sat and then she was back to the real sweet Anna Sui.
"That was incredible." He couldn't hide his amusement. She has proven Davidson wrong again and made them all look like fools.
"Miss Sui, I am so sorry for my comment earlier. I should have never judged your work without seeing it for myself." Davidson walked up to her. His proud and rude attitude was gone now and has been replaced with a normal persona.
"It's alright." Anna said with her usual polite smile.
"How about we say this? Next week we will be hosting an event for the biggest shoot in our country. All expenses have been paid, we would need you for the new magazine project." He proposed, hoping Anna would accept quickly but the girl shocked him.
"My manager will be in charge of that." She said. She would give this people harder time than they gave her today, it's not like she needs them right now. There were other big companies begging her for a little shout-out or appearance in their magazine.
"Yes miss Sui. I'll contact your manager immediately." At his words, she picked her bag and started walking away.
When Anna stepped out of the building, she saw a familiar car already waiting for her and she smiled. Her hubby was already here to pick her up.
"It seems you don't have much work to do anymore." Anna said as she stepped inside the car.
"The only work I have right now is you." He smiled as she pegged his cheek. "How did the meeting with your family go?" He asked.
"Great, I'm still thinking of the right punishment for Nari before she sees her husband." Anna said calmly.
"What punishment did you give her before?"
"To kiss my feet at the party. But the party is long gone and no one will see the humiliation." As much as the one they had given her. It wasn't easy for her to hide her injury from Noah that night, but she did.
"The Shen's are hosting their daughters marriage which will be in two days. How about that?" Noah recommended with a smile and his naughty wife smiled back. But Anna's smile quickly faded when she remembered Janjan. Both girls haven't talked since the accident.
