His arrival at the house was quite confusing. Some girls were at the edge of the pool and saw him even before the film crew, immediately getting up to greet him. Those in the water also rushed out and, hearing many people talking louder and at the same time, those inside the house, watching a movie, rushed to the patio. It was John and Tony who put the house in order, because Nicholas could only laugh, getting a little shy with so much attention from so many women at the same time. Not that he wasn't used to female harassment, but he had certainly never been the target of so many women together, which intimidated and confused him a little.Tony explained to the girls that during Friday, Saturday and Sunday they would all have half an hour alone with Nicholas, in an order decided by lot. Alone was the way to put it, of course, as there would be no company from the other girls, but there would be cameras following them wherever they went. So the presenter himself started the draw and a
"Nicholas, are you really not going to tell me what's going on?" John asked Nicholas, for the fourth or fifth time, only that day.Brener was genuinely worried about his friend and his strange behavior. Of course, Nicholas still remained the same kind and courteous person as always, but the good humor that usually accompanied him in work situations had vanished exactly a week ago. Since the day of Nicholas' first visit to the program's mansion, when he had individually talked to some of the girls, he hadn't been himself.One would expect him to be even more cheerful and excited than usual, considering he was in the role he loved as the station's administrator, and he had created the program to meet a girl and marry her, and everything seemed to be going as planned. However, in the following two days, he seemed distant while he should have been getting to know the other nine candidates better, and throughout that week, during the daily visits to the house, his best friend could tell he
"They all entered, casting smiles in Nicholas's direction, who, with much effort, smiled back at them. After a 'rolling' from the director, the host explained the game and Nicholas informed about the prizes: the third-place contestant would meet him the following night at an upscale restaurant in Los Angeles, the second-place contestant would go on a helicopter ride with him on Sunday, and the first-place contestant would spend the day with him on a luxurious boat on Monday. So, without further delay, the game was recorded with very few interruptions, giving Taylor, Nina, and Britney the opportunity they so desired to spend time with Pierce.Sophie paid attention and took notes, so she could later consult with management about which details of the game and prizes could and could not be disclosed by the magazine. She was trying to be professional, as always, even though her level of irritation was increasing.The girl had had a reasonable week, after all. Following her assignment to wr
“I understand," he replied, and then minutes that felt like an eternity passed, in an extremely uncomfortable silence. "But you don't seem comfortable doing this job," he stated finally. "Perhaps literature would suit you better than the world of TV and celebrity gossip," he added, showing that he knew what the English magazine she had worked for was about."I'm not bothered by celebrity gossip, as long as it's true and not fabricated... by themselves or anyone else," she retorted, raising her eyes from her iPad. "And the world of TV appeals to me too, as long as fiction is treated as fiction, and reality as reality.""What do you mean?" he asked, curious."Reality shows, Nicholas. They're mostly a farce! And you know that as well as I do... or even better. It annoys me to come here and cover your show because, in addition to the sexist concept, which would be enough to displease me... I feel bad contributing to deceiving people.""Deceiving? We're not deceiving anyone, Sophie. You're
Blaine thought that this would be just another normal day in his role as Sophie Parker's first assistant. He had just received the usual message from the company driver, informing him that he had just dropped off the girl at the entrance of the building where the publishing company was located. He had already stood up, taken her light frappuccino from the mini fridge under his desk – as he did every morning – and was getting ready to open the office door for her.Sophie appeared shortly after, as usual not speaking to anyone and eliciting various reactions from her employees. Of course, there were those who found her arrogant, temperamental, and petty – this group was probably the majority. However, there were also men who sighed at her unique beauty and discreet sensuality, and women who admired and envied her appearance, particularly on that morning when she had chosen a fitted black Herve Leger dress, Miu Miu Peep-Toes, and a beautiful pink Reed Kakroff handbag.Her attitude toward
"Fuchsia pink code... shiny, glittery, phosphorescent, in giant letters, and... NOW!" he heard Sharon speak and saw the other girl raise her eyes and look right at her."Miss Parker... I mean, Sophie..." he affirmed, nervous. "She was coming in... I tried...""It's okay, Blaine." she reassured, getting his name right for the first time in her life. "You can go." she said, and the guy left, leaving the two best friends alone."Come on, Sophie!" Sharon said, in a commanding tone."Friend..." she said, tired, because knowing Sharon as she did, she knew that the invoked tone was synonymous with a lecture. "Unless something really serious has happened to you, we'll talk later, okay? I'm swamped with work and my head is about to explode from the headache."Nothing happened to me, Sophie. But if I were you, I'd lift your skinny white butt off the chair and go get a coffee with me right now! Unless you want to hear right here what I have to say." she threatened.In no time, they were at a caf
"It's good to see you animated again, Nicholas. I didn't recognize my friend in that zombie from last week!" John laughed. The two were together in stylist Lindsay Zir's studio, getting ready to go to the People's Choice Awards. "And I have to admit, I expected you to be in a foul mood today, since red carpets are definitely not your thing.""That's true. I'm feeling much better now! Those meetings with the girls did me good... Even though some of them are a bit... intense." Nicholas affirmed, laughing."When Taylor did that, I was sure you would react that way." the friend commented, referring to the fact that the blonde had gone topless during the afternoon she and Nicholas spent on the boat, which resulted in her being the second contestant eliminated from the show."Is it really narrow-minded of me to not want someone who showed her breasts on a nationally televised program as my future wife?" he asked, concerned, adjusting his Kenneth Cole tie, which matched his Hugo Boss suit pe
“Are you alright, buddy?” his friend gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “You just need some drinks and a bed. And tomorrow, you'll meet those beautiful girls, sunbathing in those tiny bikinis... and crazy about you! “Nicholas chuckled at his friend's words. “I'm heading to the post-award party at Marty's mansion... See you tomorrow.”" I'm coming with you.”" WHAT? Are you feverish or something, dude? You never go to the after-award parties.”" But today I want to. " he shrugged." Which has nothing to do with not taking your eyes off a certain babe, of course. " Brener teased, and Nicholas didn't deny that he was going because he knew Sophie would be there. They had seen her and the bosses confirm their attendance to Marty.The two friends arrived at the old actor's house before the TVZoom crew, and Nicholas observed as Sophie entered the grand ballroom arm in arm with Brad. He thought that the long, low-cut green dress suited her well, but then he laughed at himself for know