The Commercial Shoot Chapter 41 Analise's POV Once the photographer started , things went quickly . We got several shots done , and then we got to rest while he got everything prepped for the commercial to be shot . The photographer told us that we would get more pictures taken after the video was filmed . He wanted to move to the video part of the shoot before I got too tired to continue . He was right . I was getting tired . Gwen brought me a drink and mentioned that since summer was coming , she wanted to promote our wedding ring line . Which was another brilliant idea . I was all for it , never thinking anything more about it . I really should have , as Gwen was sneaky lately , but I was tired . I was still recovering , so I just went with the flow . I was just glad that the photographer was going to allow me to sit on the white blocks later on while finishing up our shoot . My head was hurting , and I just wanted to get it done . My hair was redone , and my makeup retouched while I sat in my chair . Emily's hair was fine , as they could use products to set it . Her blond hair had been piled up in a messy bun , with tendrils falling down , giving her a softer look . They had played up her blue eyes , and she looked stunning , just like always . I was impressed with her . She always made this look effortless , but it turned out to be much harder than I thought . I think it's time for her to get a raise . A guard entered with a locked suitcase , and I knew our jewelry had been brought in . I froze when I saw the ring I had created back when I thought I was going to marry Holden . My eyes flew up to Gwen , who shrugged and said , " You need a piece that you had a connection to . Don't associate it with Holden anymore . He's your past . That ring is stunning and needs to be showcased . It's beautiful , and what better way to move forward than by showing that you aren't clinging to the past ? It has always been the ring you've wanted to receive your whole life . Don't let Holden , or Roger , take that joy away from you . " I took off the set I was wearing for my new collection and passed it to Gwen . I had chosen my birthstone , amethyst , for my set . Emily had been wearing a ruby set , one that had flashed against her skin and was a brilliant foil to her colored dress . " Emily , you're going to go first , so you can show Ana what to do here . This is the motivation , or direction , that we're going with this ad . You just got engaged , and you're showing off your new ring . You're thrilled to be getting married . You'll have a fake fiancé with you in the video . Just pretend you're in love . Stare into his eyes , use his bicep to show off your ring . Just do what comes naturally between you . You don't have to kiss or anything . This is just to showcase the ring ," Gwen said . Before I could ask her what she was thinking , Drew stepped out and came over to Emily . I could see the surprise in her eyes as she turned to look at Gwen , too . What in the hell is she doing ? " Gwen , you shouldn't use Drew like this . He is working for me ; he shouldn't have to do this , " I started to say . " The company is paying him for today . Not you personally . Why hire a model when we have such a handsome guy who's already here ? It's a win / win for us both , don't you think ? " Gwen said , and nodded to the photographer . 16 1/4 < The Commercial Shoot +15 Points > The silence was heavy in the room as Emily , who always works alone , got her bearings back . I watched her get back into model mode , and she did what was needed . The photographer called out instructions to them , and Drew seemed really into it . I think he might have a thing for Emily . I saw the flush on her cheeks when he came out . He was in a jacket when he first appeared . I knew he was dressed in a sports coat earlier with a pair of dress pants and a white shirt , but he wasn't wearing that now . He had changed clothes , and he truly looked like a model now . I watched them , and they honestly looked good together , like an actual couple . They were natural together , and I approved of Gwen's little surprise . I just didn't want Drew to think we were using him , and I don't mind him doing a little side work . He suddenly dipped her , and she laughed up at him . The assistant to the photographer snapped several shots as the photographer continued to film them . She clung to his arm at the unexpected dip . Her ring , a nice three - carat oval , shone brilliantly from the lighting . After about ten minutes of film , they then went back to the pictures . One of her hugging him , his jacket now off , and his black button - down the perfect backdrop to let the ring be the star . Drew's profile was there , but they made sure that the ring was the main focus , and it worked out well . They were done , and as they walked towards us , Gwen clapped in excitement . " Excellent job , Drew . See , that wasn't so hard , now was it ? " Gwen asked . " Working with Emily was easy . She's a professional , " Drew said with a grin down at Emily . " You can keep the clothes , they are yours . Plus , I have the payment I told you already paid directly into your account ," Gwen told him . " You didn't have to do both . I told you I was here already . It's fine . I actually enjoyed it , " Drew replied . His eyes darted down to Emily again , which made me smile . He really likes her . I hope she gives him a chance . He's a good man . " Okay , your turn , Ana , " Gwen pulled me up . " I gave Emily an oval - shaped ring to wear, just to showcase that it doesn't have to always be round . I think it needs to be whatever shape the bride prefers . It will play well against your pear - shaped diamond in the print ads . They will give people more ideas so that they can make their engagement ring their own . " " Good idea ," I mumbled . I was now worried about what surprise Gwen had in store for me . I felt exposed , as now I was alone . Emily had Drew , but I felt like I was by myself . I would just power through , as I always did , but I had a gut feeling that I knew what she had done . I hope I'm wrong . I've just managed to get my family back on my side , but this might just set them off again . I stepped back in front of the lights and waited for instructions on what to do next . I was suddenly glad that I had my nails done now . This could have ended up even worse if I hadn't . I watched as a shadow walked towards me from the doorway , and as he appeared , he gave me a wink . I really tried to stop the smile , but I couldn't . Charlie walked up and stood right next to me , but didn't touch me yet . He was waiting too . He had the same outfit on , a black jacket , a black button - down shirt , and black dress pants . He still managed to look dangerous in the very best way . " You two need to relax , you're friends , aren't you . This isn't an actual engagement , so just calm down , " Gwen's words broke the silence . Charlie gave that low chuckle that made me feel tingly in the pit of my stomach . I tried to push them down , but the moment he slid his arm around my waist , I couldn't tamp them down 00 16 BO 2/4 < < The Commercial Shoot anymore . " I've got you , Ana , " he told me , and I relaxed . +15 Pants > Things went smoothly , as I just listened to what the photographer called out . We took pictures with his jacket on , and then he followed Drew's example and took the jacket off . My mouth went dry . The shirt fit him well , too well . I hated that he might wear this to take another woman out . It couldn't hide the fact that he was extremely fit . He had left the first two buttons undone on his shirt . But he kept the sleeves rolled down . He knew this was for an ad , but I wanted to see his arms . I knew he had tattoos , and I suddenly wanted to see them so badly . I couldn't stop thinking about him taking that shirt off and getting to touch him . I could feel his muscles through the shirt . Pressed against my back as we worked through similar poses that Emily and Drew had done earlier . I was starting to get tired , but I hated that it was about to end . I liked being held by Charlie .. The photographer then called out , " Try dipping her , or something like that . It worked out well in the first shoot . You can decide what you want to do . Sometimes the unplanned moments work out the best . " " Trust me ? " Charlie asked . His voice was so soft I barely heard it . I nodded , and he said , " Use your words , Ana . " " I do , " I replied . Before I could blink , Charlie held me tighter in his arms , his head lowering to kiss me . My mind froze . Is he about to kiss me for the commercial ? If you are reading this anywhere other than Dreame or StaryNovel , it has been stolen . Please message me if you find it anywhere else . I wasn't very good at kissing . I had never kissed Holden , and with Roger , our kisses were really just pecks on the lips . Not the kind of passionate kisses you see in movies where they French kiss . I didn't know what to do . I had to force myself to relax and enjoy the moment . Charlie ended up nuzzling my neck . His nose was running up until I felt his breath on my ear . His teeth suddenly nipped my earlobe , and I swear I had to hold back a moan from the s **** I tension . The photographer kept encouraging us to continue , and I raised my left hand to cup his cheek . I wanted him to know I liked what he was doing , oh , and to promote the ring on my finger . He nuzzled into it , my touch like he craved it . I could feel my panties getting wet . How is he able to do this to me ? I forgot about everyone here ; as far as I was concerned , it was only us in the room . I gripped his shoulder as he dipped me down before his lips touched mine . I rubbed my hands through his day - old scruff and felt a thrill run through me as the short hairs teased my palms . He nipped my bottom lip , and when I gasped at his actions , his tongue suddenly plunged into my mouth . Probing , stroking my tongue , waiting for me to respond . I gripped his hair in my hands and pulled him even closer . I never wanted this moment to stop . When he broke the kiss , we both looked at each other , desire evident in our eyes . We stared at each other in surprise as we caught our breath . " Perfect , that's enough for several ads . Now we need to get a few more pictures taken , and then we're done , " The photographer's voice broke us both out of our trance . I can't believe I just kissed Charlie . He seemed almost as stunned as I was . He was stiffening up just like I had , and the moment was lost. Was he suddenly ashamed of kissing me ?