Diane (The Town of Pearl 6)

“And if you like it, and want to continue?” Mark asked.

“Then we’ll talk about it, together, because communication is important in any type of relationship.”

“Would you give it up for us? If we didn’t want you to continue a modeling career, would you?” he asked.

She swallowed hard. “I can’t answer that now. I haven’t been offered a career. I would hope that you would accept my decision, no matter what it was, and that we could continue to grow in our relationship. I mean as long as nothing else is holding you back.”

“What does that mean?” he asked.

“The woman you’re searching for. I heard what Drake said last week. I heard

about her being an ex-lover and fellow agent you remained friends with. Are you certain there’s nothing more?”

He glared at her and she wasn’t sure why she brought this up. Probably because of her lack of self-confidence and the knowledge that he searched for this woman and they had sex. She was jealous, concerned, and mostly needed reassurance.

He ran his fingers through his hair. “I’m only going to tell you this once. All three of you. Yes, I had sex with Brenda. Yes, we remained friends and nothing more, and no, I don’t want to rekindle that. I’ve remained involved with this case because my abilities, contacts, and connections are needed for a little bit longer. Plus, I’m the only one who believes that she hasn’t committed treason and is now a terrorist. I just got some really bad news. Things are getting crazy and the man responsible for this operation is going down. It’s taken years and numerous agents closely involved in the investigation have died trying to find, capture, and destroy these men and their operations. I need your patience and understanding a little longer. Please. I have to finish what I started.”

“And I need to finish what I started. I trust you, Mark. I love you. Promise me that you’ll be safe, so I don’t have to worry while I’m away?”

He stepped forward and pulled her into his arms. “If you promise not to wear anything for that shoot that shows off your ass, your pussy, or your breasts.”

Lucas and Drake chuckled, so did Diane as she pulled back and gave him an odd expression. “How the hell am I supposed to do that wearing sexy lingerie?”

He shook his head. “By not wearing any sexy lingerie. Can’t you wear clothes or something?” he teased and she hugged him tight.

“I appreciate your support, and I love you. Now, I’m over an hour late for work, and will be missing five days for New York, so who is going to drive me?” she asked.

“Why must you keep bringing up New York?” Drake asked.

She smiled. “Because the more you get used to it, the easier it will be when Sage and I leave.”

“That’s what you think,” Lucas said as he turned her around, lifted her up into his arms, and kissed her deeply.

As Drake moved in behind her and began to press her panties aside and stroke her pussy, she knew she was going to be very late for work. In fact, she might not make it there at all today.

Chapter 11

The lights were so bright in the studio, it took a while for Diane’s eyes to adjust. She felt a bit insecure when she saw the other models do their sessions with the photographers. They were all super thin, and she was considered full figured because of her abundant breasts and large ass. However, Sage was truly enjoying herself as she feasted on the fresh berries and finger foods near the table in the lounge. She walked in carrying a special latte or something and stopped mid stride.

Diane swallowed hard. “It looks terrible, right?” she asked, as she tried getting used to the fact that her belly was showing, the sheer material of the two-piece sequined garment was extremely sexy and something that she would love to own. Except this number had a two-hundred-dollar price tag.

“Are you kidding me? You look hot. I so have to take a picture of this.” Sage pulled out her cell phone as the photographer introduced himself and Monique entered the room. Diane thought she saw a flash and when she turned Sage was walking over to the chair to sit and watch as Monique spoke with Diane.

“You look stunning. I knew this would be beautiful on you. You have such a sweet, innocent look about you, yet the fire in your eyes and determination comes shining through. We’re going to see that side of you today as well. I’ve got about two dozen pieces for you to showcase. I want you to listen to Michael. He is superb, and very patient.”

She looked at Michael. “You realize that I have never done anything like this before?”

He smiled. “Honey, with your body, your beauty, and those gorgeous, bold green eyes, you’ll be a natural. Just relax and enjoy this. Not everyone gets this opportunity, and Monique spoke very highly of you to all of us.”

Diane looked at Monique. “I promise to try my hardest. I appreciate the opportunity.”

Monique clutched her hands over Diane’s and smiled wide. “You’re going to be amazing.”

Diane swallowed hard as Monique moved out of the way and stood beside the bright lights. There was a staged background of a bedroom, very fancy and sexy. She wondered if the photographer would have her pose on the bed. She started off feeling stiff and unsure, but as Michael talked her though the different poses, and Monique and Sage encouraged her, she truly started to enjoy the whole aspect of modeling. Before long, she was getting the poses perfectly, and Diane focused on Michael and the camera, nothing more. By the time she dressed in her tenth outfit, other people had gathered around, including some of the models that hadn’t been quite friendly earlier and were now applauding. “Is it over? You don’t need me to change into the other five outfits?” she asked.

Monique chuckled.

“Honey, we got so many fabulous shots,” Michael told her and then kissed her cheek. She smiled and said thank you as she walked off the set toward Sage.