Chapter 90 The dreadful meeting (2/2)

”Let's go,” Ryn checked her reflection again in the mirror, adjusting her wavy hair a little bit and stepped out from the bathroom.  She hid a smile when Mika suddenly turned scared and walked behind her. ”Don't worry.  I am here. ”

Mika clutched the hem of Ryn's blazer and forced herself to walk.  Why did she agree to do this?  Was she being possessed that day when she decided to use Jack?

”I think I'm going to be sick,” Mika choked out.

”No, you're not.  You can't escape,” Ryn quickly took Mika's hand to stop her from running away.

Jack cocked an eyebrow when the door finally opened to reveal these two girls clutching each other, walking so slow, even slower than a turtle.  He smirked, could actually guess why they were behaving this way.  This is going to be fun.

”So, you're finally here, ” he crossed his arms and frowned.

Mika clutched at Ryn's hand even harder.  What to do?  What to do?  The devil is in bad mood.  What should she do now?

Ryn gulped.  She was nervous but tried not to show it.  She made use of all her experiences to portray a calm and confident woman. Ryn thought she managed to hide it but it was clear she failed miserably.

Unknown to them, Jack was having fun watching them so nervous and scared. He planned to make use of their worries to take advantage.

”I have ordered food.  I'm so hungry while waiting for you two to arrive.”

”It...  It is okay.  Put the bills...  On me...” Mika choke out, trying her best to stay close to Ryn so her best friend could protect her.

”I like this restaurant.”

”I...  I am glad... ”

”So...  Are we going to discuss now or after the meal?” Jack stared at them.

”Uh...  Ups to you...” Mika was on the brink of tears.  Why Ryn did not say a word?  Why she had to answer everything?  She poked Ryn's side to signal her to take over.

Ryn cleared her throat and opened her mouth.  However, nothing came out.  She froze.

”Play the slide,” Jack ordered one of his assistants who was already ready at the laptop. The assistant obeyed. Another one quickly handed a file to Mika and Ryn.

”Ehem...  Hello, Miss Long and Miss Catherine (Ryn did not use her surname when working so everyone either called her Ryn ir Catherine), today we are going to present to you 3 ideas for the latest jewellery collection,” the one who handed the file said.

Mika and Ryn tried to focus, trying to ignore Jack's presence...  Unfortunately, it was hard.  They gulped, trying to stay calm.  Their hands were clutched together, trying to use each other's confidence.

Jack grinned.

”The first idea is Miss Catherine is a mermaid under the sea.  We suggest going to Maldives for the shooting.” The slides were divided into few sections showing a figure with a tail dancing in the water.

”The second idea is Miss Catherine as an ice Queen. The shooting is at Switzerland,” The slides again were divided into few sections with a figure with a small tiara with a background of snowy mountain.

”The last idea is Miss Catherine is at the volcano, just awakened from a deep slumber of 1000 years.  We suggest-”

”Wa...  Wait.  What?” Ryn was speechless with all the ideas.  Wasn't this just a jewellery advertisement? Why was she had to shoot underwater, at the snow mountain and even at the volcano?  Why couldn't they just shoot at a studio?

”Do you have any problem with the ideas?” Jack cocked an eyebrow.

Ryn gulped.  She quickly shook her head.

”Because Miss Long do have a fashion line, we suggest for the outfits to be produced from your line,” the assistant continued after receiving the signal from Jack.

”So I can choose one of these?” Mika asked.  Her lips pursed a bit as she focussed on the file.

Ryn looked at her best friend nervously.  Please do not betray me, Mika.  Just tell him bravely you want to shoot at the studio.