Total pages in book: 43
Estimated words: 40546 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 203(@200wpm)___ 162(@250wpm)___ 135(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 40546 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 203(@200wpm)___ 162(@250wpm)___ 135(@300wpm)
Beep, beep, beep!
The electronic sound of the alarm harshly disrupted their intense focus on each other. Kole lifted his mouth from hers and stared down at Gabby. “You are mine, Little girl.”
“Yours? We haven’t even… You know.”
“You were mine the minute I saw you. If you’re honest, you know that.”
He watched her face change and knew the actress in her had taken over. Kole would make sure in future days that she understood he could see through the talented persona she cultivated.
“Oh, I don’t know about all that. I am glad you’re here to keep me safe. And who could resist…” She waved a hand down his body. “All that?”
“You can hide, Gabby, because we’re out of time. Next time…”
“Oh, you’re right! I have to be in makeup in just a few minutes.” She rolled out of bed and darted into the restroom.
Shaking his head, Kole stood and made the bed. He walked toward his abandoned bed and passed the bathroom just as the door opened. Kole stopped and wrapped his arms around her. Nuzzling her shoulder, he lifted her and turned in a partial circle to switch their positions.
Kole watched her look over her shoulder as she walked into the bedroom. Her beautiful, deep brown eyes were as big as saucers as she took in the effect of their play on his body. When she shut the door, severing their connection, he turned and headed for his clothes. It would be a while before he could go to the bathroom.
To his surprise, she almost beat him dressing. Reappearing in a wrap dress and flip-flops, she almost bounced with energy.
“Ready to go to work?” he guessed.
“Ready!”
“You should eat breakfast,” he directed.
“I’ll grab a smoothie at the food station on my way to makeup. Gerard makes great ones.”
“Let’s go.”
He walked beside her as she guided him to the commissary building. Kole watched her greet people by name and studied the reactions of everyone as they interacted with Gabby. Everyone appeared genuinely glad to have her back. She was like a ray of sunshine.
The only time he saw her smile falter was when her co-star invited her over to meet a man sitting at an isolated table with him. Shadowing her, Kole followed her and stayed within hearing distance.
“Hi, Isaac. Who’s this?” Gabby asked.
“This is the expert brought in to work with me. Terrence, I’d like you to meet Gabriela Morales who plays Esmeralda in this production.”
“Nice to meet you, Gabriela,” the handsome man said with a smile.
“Terrence has given me all sorts of motivation and guidance on the scene today. I’m eager to get in there and try them,” Isaac said with enthusiasm.
“Maybe we should run through the lines together before we get on the set,” Gabriela suggested.
“I want you to react naturally. Let’s see how it goes. We can rehearse it to death if something doesn’t work,” Isaac countered.
“O-Okay,” Gabriela agreed hesitantly.
“Gabriela! I need you in makeup. Come on, beautiful!” a man called from the doorway.
“Oops. I have to go. See you in a few,” she said, waving goodbye as she hurried away.
Turning to Kole, she said, “I’ll be fine in makeup. You can drop me off and go get something to eat. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to introduce you to everyone.”
“Don’t worry about me, Gabby. I’ll be within viewing or earshot.”
Gabriela nodded before joining the makeup artist waiting impatiently for her. She tried to keep from blushing as he questioned her.
“Who’s the beefcake? His muscles have muscles.”
“That’s Kole. He’s my bodyguard.”
“Ooo, you picked a good one. He’s definite eye candy.”
“My agent hired him,” Gabriela said quickly.
“She has good taste. Come on. Let’s get you ready to shine. I’ve got the latest script if you want to look over it while I work my magic. The scoop is they’re filming the bedroom scene today.”
“Thank you, Edwin. You’re the best.”
“I know. You’re welcome, Gabby.”
“Could you call me Gabriela?” she asked.
“Muscle guy calls you Gabby.”
“I know, but no one else. I’ve always been Gabriela,” she tried to explain. Having Kole call her Gabby felt okay. With anyone else, it was wrong.
“You got it, girl. Ixnay the Abbygay,” he joked in pig Latin.
“Thanks,” she said, leaning back in the chair as she opened the script to refresh her memory. The bedroom scene. Just where she wanted to start with Isaac in pure Daddy mode.
CHAPTER 8
The filming over the next few days was pure magic. With a few tweaks in Isaac’s performance, sparks had flown as the couple interacted. The silence on the set was deafening as the director called cut, wrapping up the most intimate scenes of the movie. Dropping out of character, Gabriela stared at her leading man in shock.
Thunderous applause suddenly surrounded them on all sides. She joined in to celebrate. Isaac walked forward to wrap his arms around Gabriela and twirl her in a celebratory circle.