HER ALPHA'S CARNAL SINS
Chapter 229: Max

Chapter 229: Max

"Here. Black and Unsweetened like you wanted it." Ann rushed to her side before handing her the mug of hot coffee which she got in a cafe just a few metres away from the industry.

Three make up artists simultaneously backed away as Talia reached out for the mug to take a sip.

"Thank you." She sighed, dropping it on the dresser table before staring into the mirror with a lost look in her eyes.

Ann worriedly shook her head as she sat back with her phone. Why was Talia behaving so strangely today, and what was with those questions about PTSD?

She was about to head out for her second photoshoot which was also her last for the day, and Ann noticed something had been off about her after their discussion about PTSD.

Even when Maddy Belle ’accidentally’ stepped on her, probably aiming for her to throw a tantrum, Talia hadn’t even noticed and had just walked past her.

Soon, the make up artists left the room while Talia turned to Ann.

"You look amazing." Ann gave her two thumbs up as she said with a big smile, intended to make her smile.

Today, the models were going to be modelling in Italian suit by one of the top famous Italian fashion designer in the world.

Make-up was black themed, nude, and light, and the wig was a very short bob hair cut, the ends lower than the chin.

Talia was gorgeous, simply too beautiful to only stare at, but alas, the smile to top off the entire outfit was missing on her face. She looked like a sad, drenched puppy.

"Talia... " Ann’s brows creased. "I’m your best friend, and I know something’s bothering you. It’s fine if you don’t want to tell me, but for the sake of your reputation, if you take this face outside, everyone’s definitely going to know something’s wrong with you."

Suddenly the door burst open and a young man no less than twenty-two years walked inside, holding a puppy by a leash.

He had a creamy chocolate skin, hair cut very short to the head (You could say he was bald), and the tattoos on his body were visible on his arm and neck since the arm of his shirt was rolled up to his elbows.

His designer Rolex watch and shoes were visibly expensive, and his dark smoky charcoal colored eyes held pensiveness within as he glared at the two women with pursed lips, his thick brows knotted into a frown.

He was always grumpy.

"Bubblegum!" Talia yelled, and opened her arms wide.

The man’s eyes widened as the puppy escaped from its leash hold, hopping into Talia’s arms to shower her wet kisses with its tongue while Talia giggled like a little girl.

"Now I have to call in the make up artists again. Aw my Goodness. Max, this wasn’t a good time." Ann glared at the man who brushed past her, the earring on his left ear glinting under the lights in the room.

"If that’s the thank you I get from driving all the way to the vet to get this furball of destruction, then I’m making dog stew tonight."

Talia glared at him in horror, cuddling her puppy who yelped at Max with a small bark. It looked like she understood what the grumpy man who forced her into a leash said.

"You haven’t changed a bit, have you Max?"

"Nope. Don’t plan on it either" He rubbed his hand while smiling down at her. "How’s my favorite star girl doing?"

Ann rolled her eyes.

"Well, my eardrums don’t work properly anymore because someone almost made me deaf last week ago."

"You missed a week here, and you know how strict Golden Elites is. Of course I had to be lenient with you, and I know you can hear perfectly fine."

Talia rolled her eyes as she lowered her gaze to pet her dog while Ann called in the make up artists again.

"Anyway. I plan on heading to a Chinese restaurant and bringing it to your suite later in the evening to celebrate the beginning of another successfully contracted year. What do you say?" He turned to Talia while he checked the time.

Talia and Ann exchanged glances, and it was like the two girls knew who each other was thinking about at that moment.

What about Jephthah?

"What have you two done?" Max suddenly snapped.

"Huh?"

"When you two exchange secret glances like that it means you’re planning on doing something or you already have" He suddenly sighed and held his forehead. "Jesus Christ. Don’t tell me you already have."

"Why would you say that? Of course not. We can celebrate tonight, but... not in my suite."

A frown etched on his face, he asked.

"And why?"

"I just urmm... got here, and I think it’s preferable if we go to some restaurant or a five star eatery to... "

"I’m buying the Chinese food with my money, I decide where we’ll eat it. Besides, someone," Saying that he glared at Ann before turning to Talia. "Might use the chance to get you alcohol."

"It was one time." Ann said with an exasperated sigh.

The make up artists began filing in, and one girl stepped back on seeing the puppy.

"What’s that thing?!"

"’That thing’ is My dog. Do you have a problem?" Talia’s gaze darkened slightly as she stared at her.

"I’m Sorry," she shook her head. "I.. I don’t... I’m allergic to dogs."

"Uh-huh." Max said, clearly knowing she was lying. It was hard for people to admit they were scared of puppies, so they’d just stick with the fact that they were allergic .

"I guess we’ll see you later Max." Ann said when Max had grabbed onto the leash to lead Bubblegum out.

"Sure, oh yeah... we have a meeting by tomorrow. It’s an All managers and assistant meeting. Schedule it by 7:00am and don’t forget to remind me."

She saluted.

"Sure thing. Boss."

Max rolled his eyes and stepped out, missing the gaze of awe and desire on the young girls’ faces as he walked past them, the girls snapping back to reality when they realized what they were here to do.

*

"Miss Talya?"

Talya and Ann looked up from where Talya was signing her name in the Golden Elites registeration book in the reception office.

It was proof that she had returned to the hotel. This was for security reasons, Incase one of the models was missing from the hotel.

The manager of the hotel was standing there.

"Yes Mr. Pedo?"

"Ehem," The man cleared his throat. "We were wondering why your personal guard had to share a suite with you and not stay in the quarters meant for guards."

Talia felt her feet turn cold and her throat dry up as she thought of what to say.

"It’s my decision to make, and the suite clearly has many rooms; enough space for my privacy. Is there a problem Mr. Pedo?"

"But you’re violating... "

"What? Is there a rule that states a personal guard can’t stay in the same suite with the model. I’m popular after all and thus a prey to several assassin who would want me dead."

"Miss, I can assure you that... "

"... that your security is remarkably functional 24/7? Last year, August 27th. Miss Elizabeth was murdered, found lying dead in her own blood a day later. And where was she killed Mr. Pedo? In this same hotel, in her room."

Mr. Pedo discreetly glanced around in fear.

No one aside some models knew Miss Elizabeth’s death occurred in this hotel or they’d have lost alot of people here.

"Miss Talya, what we’re saying is he’s a man and you’re a woman and... "

Talia glared at him, trying to keep a straight face.

"And???"

"Okay... you win Miss Talya... we’ll let your personal guard live in the suite, but we must ensure he has a room of his own."

Talia finally smirked.

"Of course. That won’t be a problem."

*

Ann and Talia were in the lobby.

"I’ll see you by 20:00pm. I’ve got to take a looooong shower." Ann said after they shared a hug. "Say hi to your man for me."

Talia waved with a smile, but it dropped to a sad one when Ann finally left.

She dragged her heavy feet upstairs before pushing her door open after inserting the key and opening it. Closing it behind her, she leaned back to rest against it, her eyes locking with Jephthah’s who was sitting on the couch typing something on his laptop.

"I’ve missed you." She whispered and without a word, she climbed over him, straddling him on the couch before hugging him, smiling into his shoulder when he wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Me too." He shyly admits.

"Did you get the pizza I sent up to the room this afternoon?" Talia asked, stroking his back.

"Yeah. How was work today?"

Talia shrugged.

"Fine I guess."

"You don’t look okay. What happened?" He leaned back to look at her.

"Nothing... just..." She suddenly pouted, avoiding Jephthah’s eyes. "Jephthah?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we... have s*x now?"

Jephthah blinked at her for a full second.

"No."

"But... "

"Talia. No. I love you, but this can wait."

"Why? Why don’t you want to?"

"I’m waiting for the perfect moment and that’s literally In two days."

"But it doesn’t matter. Does it? Are you scared?" At that last question, she narrowed her eyes suspiciously, waiting for an answer, waiting for a reaction, but Jephthah suddenly pushed her off him so that she was sitting next to him before getting up and heading for the room.

Talia just sat there with a blank expression.

It was all part of her plan. She knew if she asked Jephthah about his disorder, he might not want to talk about it, but for now, she had to find out if her fears were actually true.

Was Jephthah really abused sexually as a child?

She needed to see signs...

Climbing off the chair, she got inside her room to see him standing beside the bed with a lost look in his eyes, raking his hand through his hair as he paced about.

"Jephthah.... "

Before she knew it, he grabbed her by the waist, pulled her in; close to his chest before slamming his lips down on hers.

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