Ororo's Ghost Story III, part 1

[Orion]

Kelly Modeling Agency

Ashley had no shame, and Zach loved that about her. And yes, he knew she enjoyed tormenting him. And yes, he always came back for more. She was like a mythological creature he was determined to capture one day. She often had him at her mercy (or lack thereof), but as usual, he managed to keep his wits about him, suggesting that he should get a snake for the little cub to play with, a joke that had a whole other context when she asked if he liked her pussy. Gods!

Jackie was understandably wowed by the encounter, and Zach explained to her as they got into the elevator that Ash wouldn’t believe HIM if he tried to say Jackie wasn’t into girls, which was his way of testing the waters without being a total dweeb about it. He watched mirthfully as Jackie smirked and insisted she never explained anything, and that life was short. Was she implying what he hoped she was implying? Did Jackie like girls too?

Jackie: I know what I like...but you never know when the opportunity to at least TRY something DIFFERENT will be too good to pass up!

Oh this is going to be AWESOME!

He thought, grinning at Jackie like a kid on Christmas morning as he congratulated her on getting invited to Sally’s. He also hoped out loud that she was down to party, because Sally was well known for her soirées, and he was DEFINITELY going to try to arrange that threesome Ash just taunted him with. And he was NOT going to just watch, either.

Jackie: Thank you! Though I would be wrong not to admit that I had a nice......helping hand in getting here.

She was closing in on him, and he angled his body towards her instinctively, squaring up his shoulders and locking eyes with her. He was struck by her beauty once more, and couldn’t help but give her his most charming smile.

“Oh, I think you’ll find my hands very helpful, Ms Devereaux.”

Jackie: Allow me to express MY gratitude!

She said, and she leaned in for a kiss. She was tall enough that Zach didn’t have to stoop, he just dipped his head a bit, his very helpful hands going immediately into play. His right hand caressed her jawline, his left found the small of her back, and he pulled her firmly against his body as he explored her mouth with his tongue. Of course, right when things were getting good, the elevator dinged open. Zach was reluctant to let her go, in fact, his plan consisted of letting the doors DING shut again. Alas, Jackie had something apparently more pressing to attend to.

Jackie: Shall we go?

He took a deep breath and glanced at the entrance to the conference room, then nodded. Yes, they should go, or else he’d be in big trouble with Sharon. He gestured in the direction of the conference room, and then opened the door for her to enter when they arrived. Ava and Viv were here already, and they both looked up at the intrusion immediately.

“Hello ladies. Sharon’s on her way down with Ash now. This is Jackie, she’ll be coming this weekend, on the trip to Sally’s. Jackie, I’d like to introduce you to Ava, and Vivica. They’ve both got RBF, but I swear they’re actually really nice once you get to know them.”

He said, fully prepared for the sass he was about to get for lovingly saying the two top models had resting bitch face. He pulled out a chair for Jackie, then leaned down to kiss Viv on the cheek first (she was closest). And then he was showing Ava the same love as well, before making his way to the minibar. He’d had that whole glass of whiskey in Sharon’s office a little bit ago, he wanted to keep this buzz going.

 

[Valkyrie]

Sharon's Office

Ashley looked innocently at Sharon, who was getting exasperated. Just the way Ashley liked it. She batted her eyelashes coyly.

"Don't be mad, Sharon. I'm just a very...hands on person."

She asked her why the hell Lorna called her all the way up here from the Yucatan.

Sally Spectra is unveiling a new collection. Shes having a private show, and she wants ALL her favorite models, you were named. Can you make it?

"Of course I was named. I wouldn't miss it!"

Good. We'll all...fly up there tomorrow morning in that infamous cable car, it'll be a weekend long engagement. Be here at 8 o'clock sharp!

Ashley made an "ugh" sound.

"8 o'clock? In the morning? Maybe I shouldn't bother going to bed then."

She gave Sharon a wink.

And DON'T bring your little orphan. Now, I want you to go down to the conference room. We're going to have a meeting. Ava and Vivica are already there, and now Zach, and Jackie Deveraux.

"Oh yes, Jackie. I'm sure I need to properly introduce myself to her."

Ashley grinned at Sharon, keeping her head turned towards her as she slinked out of the room and back to the elevator. She took the elevator down to the conference room, and the three models and Zach were already assembled, as Sharon had said. She set the leopard cub down on the floor and walked up behind Zach, resting her arm on his shoulder and her chin on her arm.

"I'm thinking of naming my new pet 'Orgasm'. What do you think?"

She reached down with her other hand, took his glass out of his hand and took a drink before putting it back in his hand. She looked over his shoulder towards Jackie, and smiled.

"I'm Ashley Oldenburg. But I'm sure Zach's told you all about me."

She gave Zach's shoulder a squeeze, then held her gaze on Jackie as she turned and strutted over to where Ava and Vivica were.

"Vivica, darling."

And then her eyes shifted to Ava, a smile playing on her lips. Now the party could start. Some of the girls, as much as she loved them, could be sticks in the mud, but if Ava was coming on this little trip? They were going to have fun.

"Ava. You're looking fabulous as always."

She stepped closer, looking her up and down from head to toe.

"Wow. Your skin is flawless, babe."

She leaned in and kissed both her cheeks, then planted a third kiss on her lips.

"Missed you hon."

She turned back towards the group, leaning back on the edge of the table as she pulled out a cigarette and lit it.

"So..."

She spoke without taking the cigarette from her mouth.

"What the hell is this meeting about?"

 

[Recall]

Just as Vivica inquired about Sharon's whereabouts, the conference room was beginning to fill with some new and familiar faces. She watched the ruggedly handsome Zachary Armani saunter over like the cheshire cat that he was with a young woman who was vaguely familiar.

"This must be Jackie...and judging from the rosy cheeks on both of them, I'd say she's been getting the official KMA welcome!"

Zach: "Hello ladies. Sharon's on her way down with Ash now. This is Jackie, she'll be coming this weekend, on the trip to Sally's. Jackie, I'd like to introduce you to Ava, and Vivica. They've both got RBF, but I swear they're actually really nice once you get to know them."

"No...we really aren't Zachary, but your efforts are appreciated."

Vivica eyed Jackie up and down as Zach leaned down, giving her a kiss on the cheek. Immediately, her mind took her back to a few nights earlier, where his lips were on another, more sensitive part of her body. Vivica didn't do relationships because she didn't need to, and she treated her sex life as part of a well oiled maintenance regime. And while Vivica had her share of very rich and successful, attractive men at her disposal, there were only a few that could tie her up, bite her neck, take her with the force of a jackhammer and leave in time for her to curl up with a bag of popcorn and a glass of wine before bed. Zachary was one of those people. Vivica immediately shook herself back into control.

"Fresh off the bus and booking a Spectra gig. You must have one hell of a...portfolio."

Vivica laughed as she extended her hand to shake Jackie's as Ashley entered the room with a wild animal no less.

"Well look what the cat drug in..no seriously, Ashley brought a wild leopard into the conference room!"

She turned and smirked to Ava and Ashley as the nordic beauty made her way over to say hello.

Ashley: "Vivica, darling."

"Ashley. Always a pleasure. I know YOU do..but does IT [gesturing towards the cub] bite?"

Ashley was on Ava like white on rice as per usual, which amused Vivica.

Ashley: "What the hell is this meeting about?"

"I can't help but wonder the same thing myself? I get it...private event at La Casa de Spectra. But isn't this normally something that would be taken care of by our people? I mean, is there some other level to this I'm not getting? Is everything okay?"

Her eyes met with Zach's again as she said that last part. He seemed on edge. Or at the very least, a bit frazzled.

 

[Persephone]

Ava sighed as she looked at her phone, noting that Sharon was already twenty minutes late. That definitely wasn't like Sharon Kelly. She was a stickler for being on time.

Vivica: "She said three. It is a bit strange. And where is everybody else? I mean not that we couldn't pull it off, but people line up for a Spectra party. Where are the other girls?"

"It really is strange...models are usually falling through the doors at the mention of Spectra and Fashion Show in the same sentence."

Ava commented as she scrolled through the Instagram comments from the lacy bra picture she put up about an hour ago.

Vivica: "Speaking of a two woman show. You know what I need to do."

Looking up, Vivica had that look on her face, and her phone at the ready. Ava rolled her eyes and groaned. Vivica only liked taking pictures with Ava because she had 15 million more followers than Vivica did and it was good publicity.

"Oh God, no."

Vivica: "Come on, Ayves. Do it for the gram."

BUT it was also good publicity for Ava too. It showed that the Kelly girls weren't bitchy and backstabbing models like most in the industry. Sharon liked showcasing that they were all a family, and that meant 'family pictures'. So Ava slipped off the table and walked over to Vivica wrinkling her nose playfully at her as she got in position next to her. Doing different sexy and cute poses, it actually killed the time pretty well because soon, Zach and a beautiful black woman finally entered the conference room.

"Well helllo."

Ava said with a grin as she eyed Jackie.

"Oh, hey asshole."

She casually quipped at Zach.

Zach: “Hello ladies. Sharon’s on her way down with Ash now. This is Jackie, she’ll be coming this weekend, on the trip to Sally’s. Jackie, I’d like to introduce you to Ava, and Vivica. They’ve both got RBF, but I swear they’re actually really nice once you get to know them.”

Vivica: "No...we really aren't Zachary, but your efforts are appreciated."

Ava winked at Jackie with a smirk, not bothering to indicate whether or not Vivica was teasing or truthful in her statement. But Vivica cut the bitch act and finally introduced herself warmly to Jackie. Ava then extended her hand out.

"Pleasure."

Just then Ashley made her grand entrance....with a cat. A big cat. Was that a leopard?

Vivica: "Well look what the cat drug in..no seriously, Ashley brought a wild leopard into the conference room!"

Ava looked rather perturbed at the creature as Ashley went around and said her hellos to everyone. Then she slinked her way over to Ava. Glaring at the blonde, Ava lifted a single eyebrow.

"Ashley, I asked you to bring me back fur....I didn't want it to still be BREATHING."

Rolling her eyes, Ava finally smirking at her friend. For such a gorgeous woman, the fact that she could roll around in mud and be a bush woman? It made her even more sexier.

Ashley: "Ava. You're looking fabulous as always."

"So says the Nordic goddess."

Licking her bottom lip, Ava's eyes traveled down the front of Ashley's neckline as Ashley's eyes roamed Ava's body.

Ashley: "Wow. Your skin is flawless, babe."

Giving Ashley a cheek to cheek kiss.

"Flattery--"

Meeting Ashley's lips, they kissed softly before Ava's upturned into a smile.

"Will get you all the party favors you want."

She whispered with a seductive purr. Smirking as she ran her fingers along Ashley's jaw and ending at her chin, Ava finally stepped back and folded her arms across her chest while Ashley asked what the hell they were all doing there and what this mysterious meeting is about. Ava shook her head and shrugged. That was the million dollar question.

Vivica: "I can't help but wonder the same thing myself? I get it...private event at La Casa de Spectra. But isn't this normally something that would be taken care of by our people? I mean, is there some other level to this I'm not getting? Is everything okay?"

"Sharon seemed fine in her voicemail to me earlier. She sounded excited."

Looking over at Zach.

"You just came from seeing her. What's going on?"

 

[Silver Swan]

Kelly Modeling Agency- Conference room

<< Sharon arrives, followed by Lorna.>>

I'll tell you what's going on, darling.

<< Lorna closes the double doors behind her>>

Everyone please quiet down and take a seat.

<< She stood at the head of the long table, with Lorna seated at her immediate right.>>

<< As everyone settled, Sharon looked around at each of them.>>

<< There was so much talent, beauty, and success represented, and because Sharon had maintained a FAMILY spirit at KMA, the models and crew here were stronger together, they looked out for each other which gave them a leg up in the industry, which at times was quite cut throat.>>

<< But there were some things that Sharon had to do that were very difficult. This was was one of them.>>

<< Zach could see the cold look on her face. He knew what she was about to say.>>

As you've all heard by now, Sally Spectra is about to stage her big comeback with a new collection, and she wants US to work the runway for her show.

Ava, Vivica, Ashley, all of you were asked for by name, as you are among her FAVORITE models to work with.

KELLY Models are more than pretty faces and walking racks for designs. Things like this, are why we maintain dominance in this industry, despite the changes and shifts.

<< Sharon moved on>>

Sally also asked for Marissa, and no doubt some of you are wondering where she is.

<< She paused for a moment. Lorna scooted forward in her seat, ready to offer Sharon any support she might need. Jackie and Zach both looked at each other briefly before they too looked at Sharon with concern.>>

You all know me, and you know I like to keep things under control, to protect us from being blind sided by outside forces.

That's why I want you to hear this from ME first.

<< Another moment passed as Sharon looked among them.>>

Marissa...passed away earlier this evening.

<< She held her hand up as the questions were already being formed>>

I don't have a clear answer as to what happened to her, yet.

<< Not exactly a lie. Sharon didn't want to start a panic either by telling them about the apparently tainted shipment of cosmetics that came in this evening. >>

Lorna and I are doing what we can to keep her OUT of the papers and online media until her family have been notified and can claim the body.

<< She leans forward a bit, resting a hand down on the table, and the other hand is on her forehead as she bows her head for a moment. Lorna places her hand on the hand of Sharon's that's on the table in a gesture of moral support>>

As awful as this is....the show MUST go on. We MUST answer Sally Spectra's call.

To that end....I'd like to formally introduce the newest member to the KMA family, Miss Jacqueline Deveraux.

<< Looking over to Jackie, and smiling>>

But call her JACKIE.

She will be replacing Marissa in Sally's show this weekend.

<< She looked at each of them.>>

Now...NOT A WORD about Marissa to anyone outside of this room. Is that clear?

<< She said that in a tone that they'd heard before.>>

Once her family has given the all clear, we will acknowledge her loss, as a family, and Lorna will handle the official press statements.


Housekeeping Item: Be SURE that you reach out to Katie if you need any refills of any cosmetics or other items for your totes.

She's in the process of doing inventory, and there are certain things that we will NO LONGER be using, effective immediately.

<< Only ZACH and LORNA knew what the reason behind this was.>>


One other thing...

<< she looks at Lorna>>

Any luck with getting ahold of Morgaine?

Lorna: I'm afraid not, Ms. Kelly.

<< They knew it would be difficult, if not impossible...but now it look like they might NOT be able to get her in time for the show, and that would be disappointing to Sally.>>

 

[Artemis]

::Click of a camera shutter, and a FLASH::

She was tall enough that Zach didn’t have to stoop, he just dipped his head a bit, his very helpful hands going immediately into play. His right hand caressed her jawline, his left found the small of her back, and he pulled her firmly against his body as he explored her mouth with his tongue. Of course, right when things were getting good, the elevator dinged open. Zach was reluctant to let her go, in fact, his plan consisted of letting the doors DING shut again. Alas, Jackie had something apparently more pressing to attend to.

:ING!::

:: Jackie would show Zach just how MUCH she could party this weekend. But right now, the wind was at her back, and she knew she needed to meet and make nice with her new family as she soared to the height of her dream come true.::


:: Inside the conference room::

Hello ladies. Sharon’s on her way down with Ash now. This is Jackie, she’ll be coming this weekend, on the trip to Sally’s. Jackie, I’d like to introduce you to Ava, and Vivica. They’ve both got RBF, but I swear they’re actually really nice once you get to know them.”

He said, fully prepared for the sass he was about to get for lovingly saying the two top models had resting bitch face. He pulled out a chair for Jackie

Hi everybody.


:: She said with a big smile, and a wave, seating herself in the chair Zach pulled out for her.::

"Fresh off the bus and booking a Spectra gig. You must have one hell of a...portfolio."

Vivica laughed as she extended her hand to shake Jackie's

Mmmm....a dream and a pretty face goes no where without a little ambition.

:: As Sharon and Zach could both attest to ::


:: Jackie winks and shakes Vivica's hand. ::

It's an honor to meet you, Vivica.

:: She'd seen the "Media Fashionista" so many times online...and unlike The Kardashian sisters, Vivica had something IMPORTANT to say, especially to young black girls all over America, and around the world, who were looking for "themselves" in the world of fashion, and rarely seeing that image.::

"Well helllo."

Ava said with a grin as she eyed Jackie.

Hell-LO!

:: Jackie replied, catching that serve and returning it with the same energy, as she looked at the doe eyed Signature Super Model of the KMA family in the flesh! She could sense that Ava worked as hard as she PLAYED, and that the girl knew where to find fun, AND a bit of trouble.::

:: She watched as Ava gave Zach hell, but in a playful way. he seemed to get on well with all the women here, from Lorna, to the models, to Sharon herself. Marissa was the only exception, apparently...and now SHE was...::

oh no....THEY [ Ava, Vivica, Ashley] don't know....

:: and speaking of Ashley... she once again was having fun with Zach, while her little pet was moving about the room::

a...LEOPARD....in a modeling agency! Some might say it doesn't get anymore WILD than this, but I have a feeling this weekend will prove otherwise

She reached down with her other hand, took his glass out of his hand and took a drink before putting it back in his hand. She looked over his shoulder towards Jackie, and smiled.

"I'm Ashley Oldenburg. But I'm sure Zach's told you all about me."

:: She smiled back and nodded::

All good, of course, but nothing can compare to live, up close, and personal.

:: she winked, as she noted Ashley's lips, accentuated by the glossy candy apple red lipstick, the contrast of that with her smooth white skin made her look sexy and sweet, like the finest sugar.:::

a taste of sugar, a taste of sin...

:: Jackie thought, as she recalled her earlier observation of Ashley upstairs::

:: She watched everyone interacting, taking in the scene, letting herself feel the energy from each of them, and noting how she felt in response. There was no need for her to interject herself into EVERYTHING at this moment. She WAS brand new, and a life rule of her's was to ALWAYS observe and gather information first.::

:: She showed Zach and Sharon that there was more to her than her looks, and her colleagues would learn the same in due time.::

:: Whatever she thought the life of a supermodel would be like...she had the feeling that if THIS was the start of her story, this moment here was the "Foreward" the earliest glimpse of what life as a Kelly Model would be like.::


:: But soon...::

Ashley: "What the hell is this meeting about?"

"I can't help but wonder the same thing myself? I get it...private event at La Casa de Spectra. But isn't this normally something that would be taken care of by our people? I mean, is there some other level to this I'm not getting? Is everything okay?"

Her eyes met with Zach's again as she said that last part. He seemed on edge. Or at the very least, a bit frazzled.

:: She straightened up just a bit in her seat, and her hazel eyes slid over to where Zach was seated. At this moment, only he and she knew what could be keeping Sharon, only she knew WHY Zach looked a bit uneasy at this moment.::

:: She shot him a silent but pointed look that indicated he wasn't alone.::

<< Sharon arrives, followed by Lorna.>>

I'll tell you what's going on, darling.

<< Lorna closes the double doors behind her>>

Everyone please quiet down and take a seat.

<< She stood at the head of the long table, with Lorna seated at her immediate right.>>

<< As everyone settled, Sharon looked around at each of them.>>

:: Sharon officially introduced Jackie to the KMA family, particularly the inner circle that was in this room. She nodded her head to everyone once more, and continued to listen. Soon, the CEO delivered the sad news about Marissa's untimely passing.::

:: She heard, FELT the shock that flowed through the room.::

:: She didn't know Marissa at all, and her first interaction with her had been most unpleasant. But the second time they met, Marissa seemed calmer, a bit sad. She really had felt some kind of way about Zach. She began to wonder if there was more to the girl than what her reputation had been...maybe some sort of mental health issue? But now...NO ONE would ever know because she was dead.::

<< Sharon soon announced that they would carry on in preparation for the Spectra fashion show, and that Jackie herself would fill in for Marissa. >>

<< She looked at each of them.>>

Now...NOT A WORD about Marissa to anyone outside of this room. Is that clear?

<< Jackie nodded silently in understanding.>>

Housekeeping Item: Be SURE that you reach out to Katie if you need any refills of any cosmetics or other items for your totes.

She's in the process of doing inventory, and there are certain things that we will NO LONGER be using, effective immediately.

<< Only ZACH and LORNA knew what the reason behind this was.>>

:: Katie had ALREADY switched out EVERYTHING she'd given Jackie in her KMA tote. She wondered why the woman had been so ADAMANT about doing it right then and there.::

:: and then...::

One other thing...

<< she looks at Lorna>>

Any luck with getting ahold of Morgaine?

Lorna: I'm afraid not, Ms. Kelly.

:: Morgaine Carole. She'd heard the name SO many times since she'd been here just one day! She'd seen the woman's large, beautiful framed image in the main hall, and Zach had told her the tragic story. In spite of her absence, she was still here, almost in a....haunting sort of way. In a tragic way, it was another testimony to the family spirit of this agency too.::

:: She looked around the room, noting each person's facial expression in the moment of silence.::

 

[Valkyrie]

Conference Room

"Well look what the cat drug in..no seriously, Ashley brought a wild leopard into the conference room!"

"There's a wild leopard in any room I happen to be in."

She made a purring noise in her throat as she arched an eyebrow at Viv.

"Ashley. Always a pleasure. I know YOU do..but does IT [gesturing towards the cub] bite?"

"I'm its new mother. Of course it bites."

"Ashley, I asked you to bring me back fur....I didn't want it to still be BREATHING."

She turned to Ava, leering at her.

"Don't worry, I brought you back a muff."

She went on to comment on how amazing Ava's skin looked, and kiss her cheeks and then her lips.

"Flattery--Will get you all the party favors you want."

Ashley grinned seductively at her friend - she certainly knew the way to a girl's heart. Ashley leaned against the table, smoking, wondering aloud what was so important that they were all sitting here growing older for. Sharon entered at that precise moment with Lorna, promising to tell them what was going on and asking them to sit down. Ash sunk into the nearest chair, resting her elbow on the table. Sharon said again what they already knew: Sally Spectra, fashion show, favorite models.

Sally also asked for Marissa, and no doubt some of you are wondering where she is.

Yeah, she was. She knew about Marissa's meltdown at Zach, and Ash was all ready to pick up the shattered pieces of that psycho's hot ass.

Marissa...passed away earlier this evening.

Ashley's face registered shock.

"Are you serious?"

Sharon silenced them with a hand, telling them they knew fuck all about what had happened. Maybe the moron had committed suicide. Zach's ass was fine, but not worth offing yourself over, certainly.

As awful as this is....the show MUST go on. We MUST answer Sally Spectra's call. To that end....I'd like to formally introduce the newest member to the KMA family, Miss Jacqueline Deveraux. But call her JACKIE.

Ash gave Jackie the eye again.

"Oh, I'll call her."

Sharon told them to keep what had happened to Marissa a secret, and Ashley nodded. Sharon asked Lorna if she had any luck reaching Morgaine, and she said no. Ash smirked, shaking her head, pulling out her phone and typing something out on the screen with one hand.

"Don't send a peon to do a supermodel's work."

She set the phone down on the table and gave Sharon a ravishing smile.

"You can thank me later. Jewels are preferred."

She turned her head towards the door.

 

[Persephone]

Almost as if on cue, as soon as Ava turned to Zach to ask him if he knew what was up, Sharon announced herself as she entered the room. Taking a seat, Sharon got straight down to business.

Sharon: "As you've all heard by now, Sally Spectra is about to stage her big comeback with a new collection, and she wants US to work the runway for her show. Ava, Vivica, Ashley, all of you were asked for by name, as you are among her FAVORITE models to work with."

Ava smirked, casually brushing back her hair in a cocky fashion as if to say 'obviously we were asked by name'. The three of them were the top dogs of the agency, so it was only natural that THEY would highlight the show.

Sharon: "Sally also asked for Marissa, and no doubt some of you are wondering where she is."

"Probably crying in a puddle of her own mascara."

Ava deadpanned as she gave Zach a knowing look.

Sharon: Marissa...passed away earlier this evening.

Ava's mouth fell open and eyes went wide.

Ashley: "Are you serious?"

"Holy shit..."

Sharon held up her hand to stop the overall shocked outburst and soon to be questions. Ava just looked stunned. She may have thought Marissa was an insecure drama queen, but she never wanted the girl DEAD.

Sharon: "I don't have a clear answer as to what happened to her, yet. As awful as this is....the show MUST go on. We MUST answer Sally Spectra's call. To that end....I'd like to formally introduce the newest member to the KMA family, Miss Jacqueline Deveraux. But please call her JACKIE."

Ava gave a half smile, still shocked at the revelation about Marissa. Maybe she was in a car accident on her way to the agency? Or she killed herself over Zach? Honestly, Ava wouldn't put it past Marissa to do something like that for attention an accidentally making it stick. I mean, those were the two only logical options, right? God damn, she needed a hit BAD. But the chatter continued and Sharon asked everyone to be discrete out of respect for Marissa's family. Then Sharon went on to speak about Morgaine and Ashley insisted that SHE could get a hold of her. That made Ava finally smirk, a little more liveliness coming back into her eyes after the shocking news. Leave it to Ashley to be able to get the recluse out of her web.

Ashley: "You can thank me later. Jewels are preferred."

"Or spotted pussy."

Ava deadpanned jokingly in regards to Ashley's new pet. She saw her friend turn toward the door and Ava followed suit, her eyes widening and a smile spreading across her lips.

"Well look what the leopard dragged in..."

 

[Spellbinder]

Home Again

Ash smirked, shaking her head, pulling out her phone and typing something out on the screen with one hand.

"Don't send a peon to do a supermodel's work."

<< The galaxy that Morgaine held in her hand chimed. It was time.>>

She set the phone down on the table and gave Sharon a ravishing smile.

"You can thank me later. Jewels are preferred."

She turned her head towards the door.

<< Morgaine stepped forward, and....with slight hesitation, began to turn the handle on the back door to the conference room. For a moment, her ANXIETY FLARED and she started to retreat. But she resisted, she held on to Ashley's words of encouragement, and she pressed ahead.>>

<< A curious "chime" sounds off as she steps through the door, and for the first time in years, lays eyes on her friends: Ava, Vivica, Zach, Lorna, Sharon.>>

<< They all see HER as that chime sounds off in the air.>>

She saw her friend turn toward the door and Ava followed suit, her eyes widening and a smile spreading across her lips.

"Well look what the leopard dragged in..."

<< And just like that...."that old feeling" began to wash over her as she saw the only other family she had left in this world.>>

<< Ashley was right, this WAS the right thing to do. Morgaine looked at her protege', Ava and smiled widely...she was like a younger sister to her, and even though Morgaine had left abruptly, Ava carried the torch that she'd passed to her with style, grace and her own unique flare!>>

Sharon: Oh my STARS, MORGAINE!

<< The den mother of them all made her way from the head of the table right over to Morgaine with her arms outstretched, and Morgaine stepped forward to met her, they hugged each other tightly>>

Sharon: Oh, Morgaine, welcome HOME, darling!

Morgaine: I've missed you.... << a few tears fall from morgaine's closed eyes>> ...all of you..

Sharon: Lorna, darling...get that girl [ Ashley] ANYTHING she wants from Tiffany's, and put it on my account! This is WONDERFUL! << Sharon hugs Morgaine once more, and Morgaine reciprocates>>

 

[Recall]

Finally after what seemed like a lifetime, Sharon made her entrance into the conference room with Lorna. Vivica eyed her up and down, looking for some subtle hints as to what was going on at KMA, but she found none, and that was part of what made Sharon so successful. Vivica and Sharon shared a close friendship because they both attacked their careers with the same tenacity. They were never not on and they were never not ready for what could have been thrown at them. It was why Vivica had stayed with KMA even when other opportunities came her way. Sharon had promised her the world and delivered and in turn, Vivica did her part to help ensure that KMA was at the cutting edge of the industry, never allowing the agency to fall to the wayside as some other one time big agencies had.

Sharon: "As you've all heard by now, Sally Spectra is about to stage her big comeback with a new collection, and she wants US to work the runway for her show. Ava, Vivica, Ashley, all of you were asked for by name, as you are among her FAVORITE models to work with."

Vivica felt a tinge of pride. She had pounded the runway in many a Spectra fashion show over the years and they were among her favorite. Sally didn't take herself so seriously. She loved models for their personalities and she let them be themselves and make the clothes their own. Case and point the very outfit Vivica was wearing in this moment. While she wanted to enjoy the weekend in a low key way, there were definitely worse places to spend time than in the company of Sally Spectra.

Sharon: "Sally also asked for Marissa, and no doubt some of you are wondering where she is."

Ava: "Probably crying in a puddle of her own mascara."

Vivica stifled a laugh. It was one thing to talk shit about Marissa with Ava, it was another to do it in front of her boss.

Sharon: "Marissa...passed away earlier this evening."

Ashley: "Are you serious?"

Ava: "Holy Shit..."

"Damn.."

For a moment she felt bad about insulting a dead woman, but then she remembered who the dead woman was, and she moved on rather quickly.

Sharon: "I don't have a clear answer as to what happened to her, yet. As awful as this is...the show MUST go on. We MUST answer Sally Spectra's call. To that end...I'd like to formally introduce the newest member to the KMA family, Miss Jacqueline Deveraux. But please call her JACKIE."

"And big wheels keep on turning..."

The situation seemed bizarre and Vivica took a moment to wonder about what happened to Marissa. Was it the classic case of too much partying, that did in many a model, or was there something more dubious going on? Sharon asked for everyone's discretion during this time which was a no brainer. Sharon asked them to partner with Katie if they needed refills for their totes which was strange and then she inquired about the status of Morgaine.

One other thing...

<< she looks at Lorna>>

Any luck with getting ahold of Morgaine?

Lorna: I'm afraid not, Ms. Kelly.

<< They knew it would be difficult, if not impossible...but now it look like they might NOT be able to get her in time for the show, and that would be dissappointing to Sally.>>

Ashley: "Don't send a peon to do a supermodel's work. You can thank me later. Jewels are preferred."

Vivica looked at the door as Morgaine herself entered the conference room. It was an interesting experience, but one thought remained dominant in her mind.

"Oh I gotta get a picture with her. My followers will LOVE it!"

Ava: "Well look what the leopard dragged in..."

Sharon: "Oh my STARS, MORGAINE!"

The two embraced.

Sharon: "Oh, Morgaine, welcome HOME, darling!"

Morgaine: "I've missed you... << a few tears fall from morgaine's closed eyes>>...all of you.."

"You too Morgaine.. It's really been far too long."

Sharon: "Lorna, darling...get that girl ANYTHING she wants from Tiffany's, and put it on my account! This is WONDERFUL!"

"I can't believe it..."

"Well...despite the fact that one of our models is dead...I would say Morgaine's return warrants a little celebration, right? I mean we're models so we don't eat, but champagne perhaps?"[/quote]

 

[Orion]

Kelly Modeling Agency

Zach introduced Jackie to Ava and Viv, insisting that even though they both had RBF, they were actually pretty nice. Viv contradicted his statement playfully, and then fully pretended to 'merely tolerate' Zach's usual greeting ritual. Zach was well accustomed to Viv's platonic-friend poker face, and took no offense. In fact he suspected she only even let him get away with the mild PDA of a peck on the cheek because he was European -- and literally kissed all the girls like that, in greeting. Viv was the type of woman who liked to be poised and professional in public, and Zach respected that, so he kept his hands to himself while they were at work or at an official KMA function. But behind closed doors? She was no Girl Scout. They had a lot more fun than anyone suspected, and she was down for anything in the bedroom, so when 'Cookie' called, Zach was more than happy to oblige.

Ava, meanwhile, called him an asshole again. He chuckled, shaking his head and tossing a glance at Jackie.

"She loves me."

He said, with a smarmy smirk, as he leaned down to kiss Ava's cheek too, and then he made a bee-line to the minibar, and started to pour himself some whiskey. He considered sitting down with the others, but then he decided it would be too obvious when he got up for a refill, so instead he leaned against the counter, one elbow casually propped under him, as he waited for the meeting to start. He was staring down into his glass silently, letting the girls get acquainted with Jackie when Ash snuck up behind him and laid her forearm on his shoulder. Her voice was right in his ear, her tone low and sexy.

Ash: I'm thinking of naming my new pet 'Orgasm'. What do you think?

Zach turned his head to lock eyes with her, their noses no more than an inch apart. There was pent-up desire in his gaze. One of these days, he was going to throw her down on the floor and take her right then and there. That had to be what she wanted. She was daring him again, provoking him, like always.

"I think I'm looking forward to the day when you come.... pleading with me... to help you find your Orgasm."

There was a beat as Ashley reached around with her free hand, took the glass right from him, and had herself a drink, with him watching her expression all the while. She was probably scheming up another way to taunt him. Sure enough, she turned to Jackie next, looking at the new model over his shoulder, and all the while Zach could feel her breasts pressed against his back. That just wasn't right.

Ash: I'm Ashley Oldenburg. But I'm sure Zach's told you all about me.

Jackie: All good, of course, but nothing can compare to live, up close, and personal.

Gods SAVE me, they are fucking BOTH in on it together!

He thought, as Ashley slid off of him and went to greet Ava. Zach drained the rest of his glass -- not that Ash had left him much -- and poured himself a refill. He was going to need it for the exchange between Ash and Ava right now. The way they were looking and kissing and touching and talking.... Was there some kind of bet between these girls, to see who could get Zach to pitch a tent and how??

Finally he got a reprieve, when Ash asked what the meeting was about, which prompted input from Viv, and a direct line of questioning from Ava, and suddenly all the girls were looking at him, and not in the good way. He looked at Jackie for support, knowing he wasn't supposed to say anything until Sharon arrived. He wondered if he could distract them all by taking his shirt off, and then Sharon walked in with Lorna, and Zach breathed a sigh of relief.

Sharon told them all about Sally's show, just in case everybody wasn't on the same page, and then mentioned the elephant in the room, Marissa's notable absence. Ava made a joke and tossed a look at Zach, but he was staring into his whiskey glass again. Sharon let them know Marissa was now a top model walking the big runway in the sky, and everyone was understandably shocked. Zach was a little further along in the acceptance process, and starting to feel guilty for his part in her last days on earth.

Sharon asked them all for discretion, and then redirected them to focus on the task at hand: Sally's event. The show must go on, and all that. There was only one other model that Sally had requested, who they hadn't yet got a hold of, Morgaine. Ashley pulled out her phone and made some magic happen, because the next thing Zach knew, Morgaine was walking into the room. He looked up from his glass and the first thing he saw was those legendary legs of hers. They looked just as spectacular as he'd memorized them to be, and his gaze traveled up her body to find that she looked as amazing as ever. He gave Morgaine a gentle smile, holding eye contact for a moment. Sharon was thrilled, and immediately got a hug, as everybody else welcomed Morgaine back verbally, except for Zach, who would wait for a chance to talk to her alone. Viv mentioned champagne. Zach, still perched against the minbar, quickly pulled a bottle from the chiller and started to twist the wire to open it.

 

[Silver Swan]

Kelly Modeling Agency- Conference Room

"Well...despite the fact that one of our models is dead...I would say Morgaine's return warrants a little celebration, right? I mean we're models so we don't eat, but champagne perhaps?"

It most certainly DOES, darling!

[ Sharon holds Morgaine's hands in her own, and Zach was already on top of it, having pulled a bottle out of the mini bar and was opening it, while Lorna set out glasses for him to fill ]

Ashley...I don't know HOW you did it, but for this, I'm willing to overlook the fact that we have a LEOPARD in the conference room!

[ Ashley seemed VERY pleased with herself, especially now that Morgaine, who loved cats, saw the leopard too, and was expressing interest in her]

AND you'll have your jewels from Tiffany's, with my compliments.

[ The family had just suffered a loss of one its own, but unexpectedly found ANOTHER lost member]

[And in this moment, here in the KMA conference room, Sharon stands with Morgaine in front of her, and looks around at the other models, Zach, and Lorna, and she smiles.]

[ Lorna hands out glasses of champagne to everyone present]

Marissa's death was a terrible accident. We'll honor her...we'll REMEMBER her...and now that Morgaine's back...we'll give Sally a showstopper like she's never seen!

[ Sharon tried to reassure herself.]

[ She wanted everyone here in this room to enjoy this moment together as they began to toast, drink and do what they do best. Come together.]

 

[Valkyrie]

The Conference Room

"I think I'm looking forward to the day when you come...pleading with me...to help you find your Orgasm."

"Oh Zach, darling, I've never had any trouble finding my Orgasm. I wonder, though, if you might have some trouble with that."

She went on to give Jackie the eye while introducing herself, and then said hello to Vivica and Ava, making sure Ava got a very special welcome. Never look a gift horse in the mouth, especially when the horse looked like Ava. She'd do a few lines off her tits any day of the week. Sharon dropped the bombshell of why they were here, poor Marissa, dead in some tragic accident. But Sharon urged them to soldier on, as if they would do anything else, as if Marissa wouldn't have done the same if she were there. She went on to lament that Lorna had been unable to find Morgaine. As if Morg were answer to her. So she sprung her surprise.

Morgaine's arrival was exactly the sensation she thought it would be. Everyone seemed shocked and elated to see her, but soon reunion trumped tragedy, and her return overshadowed the loss of Marissa. Zach was opening the champagne, and Lorna was being useful and got the glasses.

Ashley...I don't know HOW you did it, but for this, I'm willing to overlook the fact that we have a LEOPARD in the conference room!

Ashley clicked her tongue, scooping up the leopard into her arms, expertly navigating her cigarette at the same time.

"My Orgasm goes where I go."

She gave Sharon a self-satisfied smile, looking at her through her lowered eyelashes.

AND you'll have your jewels from Tiffany's, with my compliments.

THAT made her smile widen, showing her teeth.

"I already know just what to get."

She sauntered over to Morgaine, holding the leopard so she could pet it. She took a glass of champagne when it was offered, holding it up in salute.

"No more fucking accidents."

 

[Persephone]

Morgaine was officially back, and Sharon damn near lost her mind. She jumped up and gave Morg a huge hug, declaring Ashley could get whatever she wanted at Tiffany's. It was a pretty historic moment, because for so long Morgaine had been a shell of herself. And as her mentor when SHE first became apart of the KMA, Ava held a special place in her heart for her old friend. She was glad to see that sparkle back in her eyes.

Vivica: "Well...despite the fact that one of our models is dead...I would say Morgaine's return warrants a little celebration, right? I mean we're models so we don't eat, but champagne perhaps?"

Zach took out a bottle of champagne from the mini bar and began to open it.

Sharon: "It most certainly DOES, darling! Ashley...I don't know HOW you did it, but for this, I'm willing to overlook the fact that we have a LEOPARD in the conference room!"

"That thing has shots right?"

Ava griped as she wrinkled her nose at the animal. As far as she was concerned, animals were good for wearing and eating.

Ashley: "My Orgasm goes where I go."

Letting out a laugh as she took a flute of champagne that Lorena offered her. Holding it in a cheers fashion at Ashley.

"Ain't that the truth."

Smirking, she gave her a wink.

Ashley: "No more fucking accidents."

Keeping her glass held up as the others lifted theirs, Ava chimed in, looking over at Morgan with a warm smile.

"And triumphant fucking returns."

 

[Orion]

Kelly Modeling Agency

Ash: Oh Zach, darling, I've never had any trouble finding my Orgasm. I wonder, though, if you might have some trouble with that.

Zach smirked wickedly at that, his tongue running across his lips. Then he looked down into his glass, feigning sorrow.

"It's true, you know, I do. In fact, my partners often experience theirs twice, thrice even, sometimes, before I find my own."

He replied, smiling once more. He was certain she'd already heard that about him, from the other models. Zach didn't have so many playmates just because he was so damned good looking. That helped get him noticed, sure. But word of mouth had a lot more to do with it. If he hadn't perfected his technique, he wouldn't be so popular, and he knew that.

Sharon came in at the perfect moment, saving Zach from too much scrutiny regarding the reason for the meeting, and the mood in the room turned a bit somber, until Morgaine turned up. It was just what the group needed to bounce back from the tragedy surrounding Marissa's untimely demise. Zach helpfully opened a bottle of champagne, Lorna grabbed the glasses. He divvied up the bottle equally for everyone.

Ashley: No more fucking accidents.

Ava: And triumphant fucking returns.

"I'll fucking drink to that."

Zach said with a warm smile, as he raised his glass with the others.

 

[Seer]

And so


<< Glasses raise, toasts and made and as we hear the distinct “clink” of the glasses, and see lingering images of those present. A sad moment balanced out by an expected joyful moment.>>

<<shutter click/FLASH>>

<< This moment in time is capture.>>

<< Elsewhere.>>

<< A dimly lit room in an unknown location.>>

<< We see a picture featuring the KMA Inner Circle: Sharon, Ava, Ashley, Vivica, Marissa, Morgaine, Zach, and Lorna sits on a desk under a lamp. >>

<< We see a pair of gloved hands pouring a drink into a glass, and lifting the glass up for a long drink.>>

<< After the gloved hands of the mysterious figure sets that drink down, one of those hands picks up a black sharpie marker, and slowly brings it to the image of Marissa in the picture.>>

<< Soon, the figure AGGRESSIVELY draws an “X” over Marissa’s face, over and over again.>>

<< After that, the figure lifts up the marker and slowly hovers it over the other remaining images, before deciding whom the NEXT target will be.>>


<<The KMA models will begin preparing for their weekend event at Sally Spectra’s mountain top mega mansion, with the trip via cable car happening tomorrow.>>


<< And, it should be worth noting, that tomorrow is Devil’s night, the anniversary of the death of Sharon Kelly's husband, the night before Halloween.>>