15-The Golden Trio

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My phone alarm goes off and I know I have to get up. 

It goes off again and I groan hitting the dismiss button, then I throw the covers off of me. 

Today I have a meeting at the agency. Actually more importantly Dez, Ash, and I have a meeting. None of us know what for. 

Desiree and I have been freaking out since we got the call yesterday. Why would they want to meet with the three of us specifically?

We are probably getting fired.

Ashlynn thinks we are over reacting. She whole heartedly believes they wouldn't fire us. 

Like ever. 

The good news is it's early this morning so I can still meet River later for driving practice.

"Ava hurry up Ash is coming to pick us up in five minutes." I look over at my clock. 

How many times did I hit snooze?

I throw on a black spaghetti strap body con dress that ends mid thighs. Then I quickly lace up my black doc Martens. 

I go to leave the room but then remember that the building is cold so I grab the first thing I find laying out on my bed. 

Then I quickly run into the bathroom to brush my teeth and hair. 

"Ash is here." Dez calls out and I quickly grab my bag before meeting her at the front door. 

Desiree looks be up and down, "Girl you look like you just rolled out of bed."

"I did." I say as we make our way down stairs. 

We get into Ash's car. Dez sits in the passenger seat and I sit down in the back seat. 

Ashlynn turns to look at me. Then she grabs her purse and tosses it to me, "I have some makeup in there." Thank the heavens. 

I rifle through her bag as she starts the car and heads onto the road. 

I just put on some mascara and blush. Before using her mini mirror to fix my hair a bit. 

She pulls up outside the building and the three of us get out. 

Just as we enter Ash says from in front of me, "You know River has a flannel exactly like that."

I look down and sure enough it's his flannel. When we went out last night I forgot to give it back. I had placed it on the end of my bed, planning on returning it today when we meet up for driving lessons. 

Desiree snickers from beside me and I narrow my eyes at her, "I was cold last night and he lent it to me. I am returning it tonight." I say and Ash just hums. 

"Can I help you?" The woman at the front desk asks. 

Ash nods, "We are here to see Ana." She types something on her computer before looking back up, "Board room three."

We enter the room and all take seats beside each other. 

"Stop with the leg bouncing." Ash says placing her hand on Dez's knee. 

"We are getting fired, I just know it." She says and Ash rolls her eyes.

The door opens and Ana walks in, "Hello girls." She says and I see someone follow behind her. 

HIs familiar face makes me smile, "Hi Lory." I say and the old man looks over to me, "Hi Ava, it's good to see you."

The two of them sit directly across from us. 

"So you are probably wondering why I called you three here today." Ana says and Ash gives her a 'duh' look. 

"After the fashion show a few weeks ago there was a lot of feedback. Specially about the three of you."

"Positive feedback?" Desiree asks nervously. 

Ana nods, "Extremely." She gestures to Lory and he begins speaking. 

"You three are all beautiful in your own way. You see everyone is drawn to each of you for different things, because of that."

He smiles at me, "Love bug with your soft features and natural freckles you give off the feel of comfort. You would be perfect for natural looks that strayed from heavy make up."

Then he looks at Ashlynn, "You my kitty cat are what people see when they think of high end brands. Your cat like eyes give off the vibe of class, elegance."

Desiree waits patiently as he gets to her, "And you my goddess with your high cheekbones make people do a double take. You would be perfect for an in between Ava and Ashlynn. Elegance mixed with natural."

"I still don't get why we are here." Ash says looking between them. 

"We are branding you three together." Lory says simply. 

I think all three of us look between the both of them confused. 

"What he means is none of you could do what the others do. That is a good thing by the way." Anna adds the last part as her eyes are glued to Ash's. 

"You three have been spotted together before but we want to make it more common. See on runways, diversity is amazing. It shows that every individual is unique. You three all exude your own uniqueness. The more you three are hired together the more solo projects you will pick up." She clarifies. 

"So you want us to be together more to remind people we are all different from each other?" Ash asks her voice neutral. 

Lory nods, "So to speak. See we brand you three together and if someone recognizes one of you the other two will come to mind. Like the Kardashians."

Oh, well thats something. 

"I say we are called the Charlie's Angels." Ash throws out there sarcastically. 

Lory doesn't pick up on the sarcasm, "No we already have a name for you. Which we will circulate with hashtags."

"What is it?" Desiree asks and he holds up a paper, "The Golden Trio."

Ash snorts, "Thats cheesy."

"It doesn't matter what you think Ashlynn. This will be good for business. For me, for each of you." Ana says sternly. 

"So what we go out together more? Use that stupid hashtag and we'll get more brand offers?" Ash asks and Lory snaps his fingers before pointing at her, "Precisely."

They go over the details with us before we leave. 

"I'd rather have been fired than be forced to go to more outings." Ash says getting into her car. 

She drops us off at the apartment before heading to her own. 

"Do you think it's weird that they are doing this?" I ask Dez and she shakes her head, "Companies do this all the time if they know it will help bring them in more money." I hum in understanding as she unlocks the door. 

"So you never told me how it went with River last night." She says and I quirk an eyebrow, "I told you guys earlier."

"No you told us about the jacket. How did the driving go?"

I set my bag down on the couch, "Good he takes his time instructing me. It made me feel a lot better." I say sitting down on the couch. 

I am meeting River in an hour so I don't feel like changing just to get dressed again.

Desiree sits beside me. 

"Did you guys just do donuts in the lot or did you actually drive on the road?"

"We drove on the road, all the way to Andi's pizza and then from there I drove to the apartment."

She smirks, "You guys got dinner?"

I nod, "Yeah we were hungry."

"Did he pay?" She asks and I nod. 

She squeals, "You guys went on a date."

I shake my head, "No we didn't. I have a boyfriend remember."

"Oops I forgot." she says even though there is still a smirk on her face. 

We watch whatever is on TV until River comes to get me. 

"Hi." I say getting into the car. He looks over to me, the side of his lip curving upward. 

I want more River, I want a full smile again.

"Ready?" He asks and I nod. 

"This isn't the way to the lot." I say and he nods. 

"Ok, so where are we going?" I ask and he shrugs. Rude.

We pull up to somewhere I have never been before. 

"What are we doing?" I ask and he hands me the keys, "We are going on the freeway."

My blood runs cold. 

"No we are not. Do you have a death wish River?" I ask. Highways scare me. 

"You need practice Ave." He says as if being on a freeway isn't terrifying. 

"We can practice in an empty parking lot. Same thing." I say and he shakes his head, "You'll be fine."

There is no way this guy doesn't have a death wish. 

I can barely drive down town which is thirty miles per hour. The highway is sixty five miles an hour. 

He truly is crazy. 

"If you do this I'll teach you how to play the guitar." He says and that gets my attention. 

I have asked him multiple times to teach me and he just shrugs. 

"Ok fine but remember that you are putting your life in my hands." I remind him and he shrugs. 

"I trust you." The fluttering in my stomach returns. 

That is what gets me into the drivers side. I trust you. 

I make it onto the road and I can see the ramp for the highway coming more and more into view. 

"Riv what if someone is speeding and hits me?" I ask as I begin to ascend up the ramp. 

"Then they hit you." My hands tighten around the wheel and he sighs, "You are going to be fine, if you feel uncomfortable at any time pull onto the shoulder." He says and I nod. 

Ok I got this. All I have to do is go for it. 

I went for it. 

The merge wasn't that bad, the car on the highway behind me wasn't going that fast. 

Now I am driving on the high way at fifty miles an hour.

Then the sigh says sixty five and I pick up speed. 

"Tunnels can look scary but they aren't. Don't freak out." He says clearly seeing me freak out as we near a tunnel. 

His hand finds my thigh near my knee. He squeezes it lightly, "You're ok." he says then removes his hand. 

The gesture does calm me as we enter the tunnel. It isn't long and we exit shortly. 

We hit an exit ramp and River has me take it. Then I am off the freeway. 

The moment we are back to normal traffic my shoulders loosen. 

"You ok?" he asks and I nod, "I survived the highway." I say and he laughs. 

That was fun. 


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