CHAPTER 4: A FORCED SHOOT

KYLE

Of all the ways I could imagine spending my weekend, standing in front of a camera and posing with George's daughter was not one of them.

“Smile a little more, please"

The photographer pleaded. He must have gotten tired of trying to ease my stoic face.

Going on an engagement shoot with George Miller's daughter was not on my top 10 list. But when she sent a text saying she wanted to meet up, I seized the opportunity to get close to her.

"Move closer and put your arms around her. You're both too distant"

He said again and I stiffened a bit as I moved closer to her. Her breast grazed my chest as I closed the space between us.

"Now put your arms around her"

I shrugged a bit before I placed my hands around her hips.

Holy cow!

The camera shutter clicked continuously

"You both look so sweet"

He complimented and I let out a small smile.

"Now give her a kiss on the lips"

My smile disappeared immediately. Brielle's gaze met mine and the tensed look on her face was palpable.

"It's not necessary,I'm sure we have enough good shoots already"

Brielle cooed as she stiffened in my arms.

"This is an engagement shoot,try make it look like one"

The photographer sighed. I'm sure by now,he must have realized none of us wants the marriage

Our gaze met again and irritation flared up at her expression. Anger surged through me immediately and my ego was prickled.

Lot of ladies out there would kill to have a kiss with me and she's here acting like kissing me is the worst thing ever.

"We don't like kissing in a public place, right?"

She looked at me,her eyes seeking approval.

"We'd do it" I finally said and Brielle's eyes widened in shock. "It's our engagement shoot wifey"

My eyes bore into hers as I dragged her hips closer to me. I dipped my head and placed my lips over her.

Her body went rigid before she parted her lips on a deep exhale. I tasted a hint of mint and strawberry. My heart pounded.

Click

Click

Click

The shoot was already taken and I should pull back now. Her lips were too sweet to resist. Something in me wanted to sink my fingers into her hair and deepen the kiss. To wrap my fist around all the silly and tug until her mouth is fully opened for me

She's George's daughter

A voice in my head reprimanded and I pulled back immediately. We stared at each other for a frozen second before looking away.

The kiss was less than a minute and I could still feel the taste of her on my lips.

"You both look so awesome together"

The photographer beamed with a smile. Brielle muttered a "thank you"

"We're done here right?"

I inquired lazily as I removed my hands from her hips.

"Yes,I'll send them to you in a week time"

He replied, obviously taken back by my sudden curt question.

"Congratulations!"

Brielle thanked him and I strode past her. I needed to put as much distance between us.

She caught up with me soon unfortunately. We walked in silence toward the exit.

My blood still thumped. I regretted agreeing to the photoshoot and then the kiss. No matter how hard to shrugged it off,the taste of her lips still lingered

Fuck

Brielle finally spoke

"About the kiss…"

"It was just for the shoot" I replied curtly

"Yeah, just for the shoot"

She muttered.

And why the hell isn't the driver here yet??

I texted him during the shoot and he promised to be here in a minute.

I ruffled my hair in frustration as I texted him again.

We stood in front of the exit in silence for 10 mins before Brielle finally spoke.

"There's a park across the street,would you like to go there while we wait for the driver?

A part of me wanted to decline,but I knew I must get acquainted with her.

"Yes, just for few minutes though"

We crossed to the other side and there it was…the park

“I know it's not a usual scene for someone of your caliber, I hope you don't mind”

Brielle said as if noticing the expression I wore

“No I don't"

I replied

“Why this particular place though?” I asked.

“I used to come here a lot when I was a kid"

She gave a small smile, a hint of sadness flashed across her eyes.

From the information I've gathered about her, the Millers weren't her real parents. She was adopted by the Millers 13 years ago at the age of 12. The adoption was kept a secret from the world. Despite the quality of my private investigator,he went through a lot before he could get the information.

George really is keen at keeping things hidden. Finding all the videos would be hard,I have to take extreme measures.

After settling in with our popsicles, we sat in comfortable silence, surrounded by the joyful shouts and giggles of children playing in the park.

But then, Brielle's voice broke the tranquility

"'I miss this... the atmosphere of this park. It holds a lot of memories"

Her eyes betrayed a deep longing, and for a fleeting moment, I felt a pang of warmth towards her. The emotion flashed like a spark, but quickly fizzled out.

My phone beeped and it was a text from the driver.

He's here already.

"Well I guess that's enough hanging out today. We need to go now "

I said and stood from my seat, Brielle followed suit.

"Uhm, we'll probably meet again soon"

I said as we walked out of the park and my statement caught her off guard

"Meet again soon? I don't get"

She inquired, etching her brow.

"We'll probably see each other everyday since we'd be living together."

My head snapped towards her in shock

"What?" I half yelled

She stared at me bewildered

"I thought you and father agreed on that, he told me we'd be living together"

Her words hung in the air like a bombshell and I felt my heart racing with disbelief. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut.

No..this can't be