An invite
EPISODE FIVE
Theme: An Invite
PHOTO STUDIO
Cami stood with Ivy, checking out the pictures they have taken for the engagement shoot. And Ivy
did her best at avoiding every chance to look into Ace eyes.
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Cami was too excited about it. “Thank you so much, Ivy. These pictures are awesome!” She
eximed.
Ivy shed her a small smile. “I am just doing my job and don’t worry..it will look much better than this
after some editing.” Ivy said.
“I told you she is good.” Arthur said.
“I guess you are right. So Cami we need to go, the store called me not to long that they already
ordered new wedding dresses.” Mrs rk said.
“Oh so fast, they told me it won’t be ready until next week.” Cami said.
Ivy left them to attend to some things. “Have you tried getting the new model of ring light I told you
about.” She said to one of the workers in charge of the studio maintenance.
“Yes Ma.” The man replied.
“I made some extra calls so they ordered the wedding dresses early.” Mrs rk answered.
Mrs rk eyes darted at Ace. “Are you okay, Ace?” she asked.
“Yes mommy I am..fine.” Ace answered looking away from a staring contest at Ivy.
“You shoulde along with us to check out some wedding dresses for Cami.” Mrs rk said with a
bright smile on her expression.
“No..mom. I have a meeting at work with some investors.” Ace lied.
“At what time?” Mrs rk asked.
“Very soon..” he nced at his wrist watch. “Probably in fifteen minutes time.” Ace answered.
“Please don’t take too long at the meeting okay? And don''t forget your party tonight at Anderson''s
ce.” Mrs rk reminded her son.
Ace rk nodded his head in agreement. “Alright mom.” He answered.
Cami went ahead to meet Ace. “Sweetie don’t bete for our engagement party.” She kissed him on
his lips before heading out with Mrs rk.
Ivy watched Cami kissing Ace through the corner of her eyes as she sat in front of a system ready to
edit the pictures. Ace went out to apany his mom and Cami out of the studio while Arthur bid
them goodbye and went ahead to meet Ivy.
“Ivy?” He called her name.
“Yes Arthur...” She mumbled without looking up at him as her attention was focused on the system.
“Thank you for doing this shoot for my cousin and his fiancée.” He said.
“Can your stop thanking me, Arthur? I am only doing my job as your photographer.” She waved him off
with a beautiful smile.
Arthur sat down next her. “So..Ahm I..I was -“ he paused to think of how to say his intended words in a
polite way that won’t piss Ivy off.
“Is something wrong?” Ivy asked as she looked at him.
“Nothing is wrong but I was thinking if you could escort me to my cousin’s cocktail party tonight? It is
organized by Cami’s parents for the couples.” He said.
Ivy looked away from him. “You see -“ And then she was interrupted by a ring from a phone.
“Miss Ivy, isn’t that your phone?” Ady asked.
And then she realized that it was her ring tone. “Excuse me, Arthur.” She stood up and went to where
she had dropped her handbag earlier on a desk.
Ivy saw Ace walked back into the studio as she reached for her phone in her handbag. Ace went ahead
to meet Arthur. It was a call from old Vanessa and she picked up after the third ring.
“Hi mom.” She heard Leroy’s voice over the phone.
“Hey son..what are you doing with Old Vanessa’s phone.” She asked.
“Mom...I am so bored at old Vanessa’s house so we decided to hang out at a restaurant close to your
workce.” Leroy said with excitement in his tone.
“Alright...are you done with your photoshoot?” Leroy asked.
“Yes I am almost done with it. I just need to edit them and I will be on my way to see you.” She
answered.
“Oh mom..can you spare some minutes?” He asked.
“Why son?” Ivy furrowed her eyebrows.
“Well..we are just few blocks away from your studio. So can wee and see you for some minutes
before we head back home?” Leroy asked.
“Baby...I told you that you can’t visit me at my workce.” Ivy said.
“But mom-“ he tried to argue but Ivy interrupted him.
Ivy remembered that she had promised to get her son the new collection of super heroic books
and thest time she checked online they were avable in all stores in Los Angeles. “Stay right where
you are...I aming out to meet you so we can go ahead to get your super heroic books.” Ivy
said.
“Seriously mom?!” Leroy gasped out.
“Yes son...I made a promise so I have to fulfill it. Please just give the phone to old Vanessa.” She
instructed him.
Leroy handed the phone back to his old nanny. “Good afternoon, Miss Ivy.” Old Vanessa greeted
cheerful.
“I am sorry about Leroy, he shouldn’t have stressed you this much.” Ivy apologized knowing how
disturbing her son could be if he wanted something.
“No it is alright Miss Ivy, I wanted toe out to breathe in some fresh air so Leroy just happened to
want the same thing.” Old Vanessa answered.
“Alright...please can you give me a description of where you are at the moment?” Ivy asked.
“Oh! We are standing close to aundry house.” Old Vanessa answered.
“Alright I will be right there soon. I just need to wrap things up here, can you wait a little bit?” Ivy asked.
“Please take your time, Miss Ivy.” Old Vanessa responded.
Ivy disconnected the call picked up her bag and went ahead to meet Arthur where he sat trying to help
in editing the photos.
Ivy avoided looking at Ace. “I am sorry Arthur, I am afraid that I have to leave now.” She said.
Arthur stood up from the swivel chair. “What’s wrong?” He asked.
“Nothing I just got a call from home. Please can you send the pictures to my phone so I can edit them
on my system at home.” Ivy requested a help from Arthur.
“That won’t be a problem.” Arthur replied.
“Thank you very much, Arthur.” She smiled.
“But Ivy we aren''t done talking. I just invited you to my cousin’s engagement party.” Arthur reminded
her.
Ivy did her best at trying to stay calm under Ace intense gaze on her. “What time is the engagement
party?” She asked.
“The party starts by 8:00 p.m” Arthur answered.
“Alright I will just give you a call to let you know if I can make it.” Ivy answered then one final look at
Ace before looking back at Arthur. “Please excuse me.” She said before walking away from the men.
“Bye Miss Ivy.” The workers in the studio said to her.
“Bye everyone! Matthew, don’t forget to ce an order for the new model of ring light.” She said before
walking out of the studio.