Town of Chance_ Believing in Love(47)

“I wonder if there will be any owners of the boats around. I would love to snag a rich guy and not have to work another day in my life,” another model said and the others started talking about their fantasy dream guys. Eliza thought about her men. She couldn’t help but to smile. Lynch stayed late despite her request of needing sleep. He held her after they made love again and caressed her hair until she drifted off to sleep.

She barely remembered him leaving and her telling him there was a spare key in the kitchen on the hook on the wall so he could lock up on his way out. Her heart pounded inside of her chest. They were already talking about her moving in with them, living in their large home and it made her both excited and nervous. Should she give this relationship more time? Maybe it was too soon and they would regret asking her to move in with them? She wasn’t certain and she really didn’t have anyone to talk to about it except Shelby and Caroline.

“Okay, ladies, we are going to have a very fun and busy day today. We’re starting off by the marina over there where the beach is and then making our way up in size of boats. My friend Carl here will be handling the pictures on the beach. Laurel, Vivian, Sheila, you go with him. Eliza Grace, Kelly and Mia, come with me,” Ken said to them and the girls split up, wishing one another good luck before they headed to the first location.

As Eliza Grace looked in the direction they were headed they came across an area already being set up by the three-man crew. It was only eight a.m. but the sun was hot and beating down on them. By noontime she was going to be exhausted. Working in the sun like this weighed its toll on her and she would need to be sure to stay hydrated.

“Eliza, I want you to follow me, Clarissa picked out some suits for you to wear she thought you would feel comfortable in, and some cover ups. Kelly and Mia, follow Liz and she’ll get you set up with the suits you’ll be modeling,” Ken said and Eliza looked at the other girls. She felt that bit of uneasiness and insecurity. Maybe she should just wear whatever Ken and Clarissa asked her to instead of being so self-conscious about the bikinis. But as the suits came into view along with the cover ups, she was delighted at Clarissa’s choices.

“Oh God, these are stunning,” she said and Ken smiled.

“Only the best for our number one model.”

“Number one model?” she asked, looking at Ken.

“Eliza Grace, you’re gorgeous. The camera loves you and so does everyone who views your photographs. Never change a thing. You’re perfect. Now go put on the pale pink shimmering two-piece and the sheer overlay. We’re going to set up right here on the dock by these two boats.” She looked at the first boat, a classic mahogany runabout with only one medium size seat in the front. It was stunning and shiny, all cleaned up for the shoot. Beside it sat an Aage Nielsen Yawl, a sailboat looking shiny and ready to be sailed. It was old, a collector’s piece and she couldn’t help but feel excited about posing on it.

She walked over to the clothing rack and took the two-piece behind the makeshift changing area. Liz was there to assist her and to bring along accessories as well as fix her hair.

The moment Eliza placed her hands on the first boat she was in her role, posing, shifting, looking up toward the sky or straight at the camera in a sexy pose. The light breeze blew her sheer cover but she didn’t move. Ken gave her directions of “stay still, keep that pose, beautiful, gorgeous” and she felt perfect.

“Damn, those were great. We got more than enough. Let’s move to the sailboat, and then we’ll head to the yacht. I’ve got some great ideas for those shots there,” Ken told her. She smiled and then headed to the changing area to put on the next bathing suit.

An hour later they were relocating the changing station and Liz, Kelly, Mia and Eliza headed along the dock.

“Holy God, please tell me it’s that one,” Kelly whispered as the very large yacht came into view. They saw the boat crew dressed in white and Ken’s crew was loading up bags and other items.

“Ken, what are we doing?” Eliza asked.

He smiled. “Big surprise, we’re going out on the boat. We’re going to get some shots with the water in the background, and even take along another boat to do shots from along the side too. This boat belongs to Clarissa’s friend and he’s thinking of selling it to upgrade. He wants pictures to be able to post,” Ken said to her.

“Who is this guy and is he single?” Kelly asked and Mia chuckled.

“Don’t know but he’s looking for the perfect shot and the perfect model. So do your best, all of you,” Ken said to them.