Chris checked herself one more time in the mirror. Denim capris, a pale pink tank top with a pink and blue checked shirt complimented her figure well. She had arranged her hair so her curls had been pulled in a cascade effect from the top of her head down her back. It had been a few days since Heath had to return to Australia, where he was preparing to shoot a movie. He had invited her to spend some time in Australia with him, shooting publicity shots, so forth. Chris had agreed, but she needed to finish the calendar shots first.
Next on the list was Orlando Bloom. He was just finished shooting Black Hawk Down and the LOTR series; he was also going to Oz to be in the same movie as Heath. Chris loved him in LOTR. She was hoping for some really sexy shots!
She jumped as the doorbell rang. Taking a deep breath, she hurried down the short hallway to answer the door.
She opened it to find Orlando leaning casually against the frame, his dark brown eyes hidden behind fashionable sunglasses.
"Hi, I'm Orlando Bloom. I have an appointment for 9:30." He stuck out his hand at Chris, giving her a toothy grin.
Taking his hand in hers, she gently shook it. "Please come in. My name is Chris, and I'm the photographer doing the shoot." Orly followed Chris through the short hallway to the large studio area. He admired her rear view as they walked. He couldn't help thinking to himself that this was one very hot lady. Funny how Heath hadn't mentioned anything about how cute she was to him. Maybe he was trying to keep her to himself?
"Is this your home as well as the studio, Chris? You have good taste." Orly smiled as she led him over to the sliding doors. They stepped out onto the patio. The aroma of many types of exotic flowers drifted through the comfortably warm air. Chris indicated a padded bench and they sat down.
"Yeah, this is my home and my workplace. I love to be surrounded by beauty. Oh, forgive my manners, would you like some iced tea? Juice?" She hopped to her feet. Orly smiled at her.
"Sure, I think the tea will be fine."
Chris turned and stepped into the house. Orly leaned back, feeling very relaxed and comfortable. Chris was quite a looker…damn that Heath, I bet he IS trying to keep her for himself.
Chris brought out tall glasses of iced tea for both of them. They chatted for a while, Chris telling Orly about her career, how she had become bored with just fashion photography, and branched out into portraits and magazine shoots. Orly talked about the stresses of being an actor, and they found out that neither of them was attached. Chris thought about Heath. They hadn't made any promises, other than they would remain friends.
Orly cleared his throat as he placed his empty glass on a small side-table. "Did you do all the beautiful flower work here?"
Chris nodded. "It took me quite a while, but now I have my retreat from the world. I become centered here. It's my little piece of heaven."
Chris enchanted Orly. She beamed when she spoke about her garden. He wanted to spend time with this girl!
"Will you have dinner with me?"
Chris blushed. She was hoping he'd ask her out. "I'd love to. Any place special?"
Orly smiled. "Not to worry, I'll make reservations. Nothing too fancy, I hate to wear monkey suits."
Chris grinned, nodding her agreement. She stood, took Orly by the hand, and led him back to the studio. His touch was electrifying to her. She had chills and a hot flash at the same time.
Orly felt much the same way. He actually had butterflies in his stomach!
"Here's the changing room. Just look through the boxes there, you'll find many styles to choose from." She looked him over, head to toe.
Orly could feel his pulse quicken a bit. He'd never been this close to a woman who had looked at him quite this way. Sort of a combination of lust and professionalism. He could feel stirrings below his belt….
Chris turned back to the studio, pulling the door closed so he could have some privacy. She slipped her outer shirt off, setting up the camera. Orly came out of the dressing room wearing long, emerald green, silky pajama bottoms.
"I know these aren't exactly underwear, but I really like the feel of them."
Chris smiled, her gaze traveling over his body. He was really hot, his build slender but very muscular. His brown hair was growing a bit long, and curls dipped over his ears and brow. As he walked to the shooting area, Chris admired his rear view. The silky pants fit him like they had been made just for him. She couldn't help wondering just what his sweet behind would look like naked!