It's My Life (Filming Rhiannon. Book 1) (9 page)

With nods of approval coming from around the room she calls Blake and Jase on to the set. She sits them down and calls me and Crystal over.

“Okay girls, you know what to do.” she says as we take our places at the pole. Lucky for me we don’t have to dance on the pole tonight, it’s just so they can get the shot of us walking from the pole straight to our lap dance.

“Action,” Scarlett shouts, notifying the crew to get the cameras rolling.

I gracefully step down from the podium, and walk towards Jase, who is now sat in his crisp suit. Looking as handsome as he did yesterday.

I stand over his legs, and grind my ass against his knees. He looks at me and smiles, his smile makes me smile, and I relax a little, still slightly nervous.

As I grind my ass on his knees, he goes to touch me, but I slap his hand away, which causes him to laugh at me. I stand off him, and walk around him, rubbing my hands over his chest and back. His eyes follow me as I circle him.

I am once more stood in front of him, and I put my hand bravely on his thigh, and slowly go higher till he flinches. He sits up straighter and tries to adjust his crotch, trying to cover his growing erection. His pupils dilate, and he takes to take a discreet deep breath. The thought that I could do this to him fuels my adrenaline, and I slowly continue the lap dance.

By the time I have finished my dance I am feeling confidant and brave. I have practically just reduced a man to a mess of hormones, and it felt great.

“Cut,” shouts Scarlett.

We all vacate the set, and stand behind the camera crew. I am in my costume I had on yesterday, and as we all watch the play back, Jase comes and offers me my robe. I put it on and thank him.

As we watch it back Scarlett pauses it and looks at Jase.

“Jase, you know you're not supposed to touch Rhiannon, but as it happens, it’s a good take and I think we will keep it, but next time, stick to the script. If it says no touching it means NO touching.” she says not best pleased with him. He has really rattled her cage today.

I have to bite my lip wile I glance at Jase, holding back my laughter I try keeping a straight face.

Crystal and Blake are laughing at him, but he doesn’t seem fazed he has just been told of. Not managing to hold my laughter in any more, I just let it go full belly laughs.

Once all the laughing has died down, Scarlett looks like she has eaten something nasty, oh no.

“Well Jase, first you turn up to set totally unprepared for filming, and put us an hour behind schedule, you then try sabotage the scene. Come see me tomorrow please.” she says as she closes the laptop.

“Yep,” he says totally un-fazed.

“That’s it for today folks.” she says dismissing us all.

As we all file out the room Jase catches up to me.

“Fancy going for something to eat?” he asks.

“Actually, I just want to go home and get some sleep. Maybe a different day?” I offer.

“Sure. You here tomorrow?”

“Yep I sure am. Doing more rehearsals with Cassie. Are you here tomorrow apart from for your punishment?” I ask trying not to laugh again.

“Yep. Us guys have to rehearse too ya know”

“Okay, well I might see you around then.” I say as I make my way back to my room.

“I'll make sure of it.” he says full of confidence.

“As long as you don’t start getting me told of by Scarlett.” I say throwing in a little dig.

“Being in trouble can be fun.” he says giving me a cheeky wink.

“Good night Jase.” I shout back to him.

“Night Rhiannon.”

The following day, I am sat in my dressing room in my shorts and tank top. Its Wednesday, and I am not needed on set, so it’s just a day with Cassie torturing me.

I am just doing rehearsals today, so I don’t need to have any of the hair, make – up, or costumes doing, which I am thank full for. I would say my body is looking forward to the break, but I know Cassie is going to kill me today. My hair and face are looking forward to the break from all the chemicals today though. As much as I like being pampered, my body is aching.

I am sat drinking my customary mocha when I have a knock on my door. I open it and am shocked to find Mr. Braxton stood there.

“Urm, good morning.” I greet him, hoping my voice doesn’t give away my shocked expression.

“Good morning Rhiannon. I thought I would shadow you today. I need to see how you're settling in.” he says in explanation, as a few blonde locks fall over his face.

“Okay, well I am just having a coffee at the minute.” I say hoping I can at least finish my coffee.

“That’s not a problem. Cassie is expecting you in rehearsals in …. ten minutes.” he informs me as he looks at his watch.

“Thank you, I will be there.” I say hoping he gets the hint and leaves me to finish in my room. Why the fuck wasn’t I notified of this before now? I’m not ready to have the boss shadow me, I don't feel like I’m confident enough yet.

“Great. I will meet you down there.” he says as his green eyes shine in the light, before walking away.

I take a deep breath, drink the rest of my mocha, then make my way down to Cassie. It’s make or break time.

As I walk in to the dance studio, Cassie and Mr. Braxton are waiting for me.

I walk over to greet Cassie.

“Morning Cassie,” I say as I give her a friendly hug.

“Morning Rhiannon. How are you today?”

“I'm good thank you. What torture you got set up for me today?” I ask my voice full of humor, I’m hoping it will over-ride my nervous.

“I do have a few hours on the pole planned for you today Rhiannon. Is that okay?”

“Yeah, fire away.” I reply, trying to hide the wince I felt my face make at the words 'hours' and 'pole'.

“Okay, well we have a few harder ones today Rhiannon. We will take it slow.” she reassures me.

“Thank you. What we starting with?”

“I would like you to show me the ones we did the other day to start off with. Call it a memory test too.” she says with a smile.

“Sure,”

“Okay, give me a 'Dove'.” she instructs.

I hold the top of the bar, arch my back, and kick my legs behind the bar, remembering to keep hold for five seconds.

“Great, and you remembered to hold it. Now give me an 'Extended Skater'.”

I proceed to perform the skater. I try to keep my eyes off Mr. Braxton. I’m hoping if I don’t see him, he won’t really be there, and I won’t be so nervous.

After I do the skater, she asks me to do the 'Hang Tough', and 'Bumslide to standing'.

I do them all perfectly.

“That’s great Rhiannon. Now we can do some more.” she says smiling.

“We are going to start today with a 'Yogini'.” she says as she steps on the pole.

She shows me slowly as she does it.

Once she steps down, she walks over to the pole I’m stood with. She gestures for me to have a go.

I start by holding the bar. I then release the bar and do the move.

By the time I have finished fighting with the bar, I have no feet on the floor. The bar is behind my right shoulder blade, my arms are back, and my legs are facing up, so I’m in a funny looking U-shape position, holding onto my ankles.

“Hold it,” Cassie instructs.

No matter how much I try and hold it, I fail.

The pole is rubbing against my shoulder, causing extreme discomfort.

“Okay, we will work on that one some more. We will come back to it. Let’s see what we can do next.” she says looking at her papers.

“Okay, we will try the 'Bridged Handstand'. I will work with you on this one, because it can cause serious damage if you do it wrong.” she says walking back over to me.

“I need you to do a handstand, and I will guide your legs. You will have to do this on your own eventually, but for now I will help.” she explains.

I rub my hands together, and prepare to do the handstand.

Once I’m balancing on my hands, Cassie quickly grabs my legs and puts them in the right position. Once she steps away from the pole, I am still on my hands, but the pole is between my legs, and my legs are arched back a little.

“Lift your head a little higher Rhiannon.” Cassie asks.

I do as I ask, and am relieved to find this move easy, a little pressure on my arms, but not painful.

“That’s great, and back down.” she says as I relax and gracefully fall from the pose. “I am pleased you can do that one. Once you have done that a few times, you should be able to do it on your own.” she says smiling.

“Now we are going to do the 'Teddy Pike', it’s not too hard, but might hurt your arms again.”

Once I do that move, which did hurt my arms, she made me do the 'Diamond Cut', 'Sexy Flexy', 'Rainbow', and the 'Reiko Splits'. I will have to show Grace some of these moves. I think as I’m laid down on the floor, trying to bring some life back in to my limbs.

I ache from head to toe, and don’t think I could possibly move right now.

“Rhiannon, you have done amazingly well. You won’t have pole dancing in all your videos, but you might have figured out, you’re a pole dancer in this one. I know the producer, Scarlett you have for this movie if I’m correct.” she says looking at me and to Mr. Braxton.

“Yes we have Scarlett producing this one.” Mr. Braxton clarifies.

“Great, Scarlett has more in store for you in this movie, but your main job in this movie is pole dancing, so we can’t have you having the same moves, hence the pole dancing lessons.”

“I understand; I am just hoping it gets easier.” I say with a light laughter.

“The more you practice the easier it will be. I can always help you if I am available.” she offers kindly.

“That would be amazing. Thank you. My friend is interested in pole dancing now, so she will be coming to lessons with me, so we are looking at classes.” I explain.

“Nonsense. You can both come here. Why pay for them when we can give you them. I understand morale support from a friend can be very encouraging, so I don’t mind if your friend comes.” she says kindle. “Not a problem is it Mr. Braxton?” she asks looking in his direction.

Mr. Braxton glances towards me before he answers, “This is your dance studio Cassie, as long as the building is respected I don’t mind.” he says with a smile, eyes still pinned on me. He is making me feel even more nervous than before.

“Sorted,” Cassie responds with a smile. “Just let me know when you and your friend are free Rhiannon and I will see when I can fit you in.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it, and I know Grace will too. Thank you.” I repeat as I stand up.

“Okay, well that’s me done for the day. Rhiannon I will see you tomorrow, and Mr. Braxton, it was good to see you again.” she says as she makes her way out of the dance studio.

“Miss Addison isn’t in tomorrow.” he informs her, “And it was good to see the amazing work you do with our ladies.” he says proudly.

“Oh yes, your day off Rhiannon. Well have a great day, and thank you Mr. Braxton, only doing my job.” she says as she turns to face us again. With a fond smile she walks out the studio, leaving me and Mr. Braxton alone.

His eyes stare right in to me, making me feel uneasy. Finally, he takes a few steps forward.

“Great job today. I look forward to seeing some more.” he smiles a secret smile.

“Thank you,” I automatically reply, only this time I have a little genuine smile. If the boss likes my work, I can’t be doing that bad, surly.

“I best be off. Other people to see.” he says with a wink. “I will see you again,” he tells me sternly.

“Actually, are you free to go for a drink?” he stops and asks me, his green eyes smiling.

“ERM, I’m sorry I can’t.” I lie. His face drops, the light in his eyes turn dark, and his smile vanishes.

“Okay,” he grumbles at me, not very impressed. Oh, I don’t think he is happy with me now, after a good morning too.

With that he walks off in a sulk.

I have no doubt he will see me again. I work in his building for his company, but under no circumstances will I go out with the boss, even if it’s for a drink, I can’t have people coming to the wrong conclusions, and I like my hassle-free life.

Shaking my head, I walk out the studio, and quickly call in my room to collect me bag.

Once I am stood outside the main doors, I grab my phone, while I wait for the valet.

I go to unlock my screen when my car arrives in front of me. Grabbing my keys, and smiling at the valet I climb in.

Once I’m buckled in I send Grace a quick text.

**Grace, pole dancing lessons sorted. Will fill you in tomorrow. I have the day off, so we can do something if you're free? Rhi XoX**

Once I press send, I drive away from the big house, and make my way home. On the way home my phone alerts me of an incoming text message, but I ignore it till I get home.

Once finally home, I kick my shoes off, and throw myself on the sofa, and retrieve my phone. I see the text that came through earlier and another one, both from Grace.

**Great for lessons, I can come tonight if ya want? Jake is being a jerk, and I’m always free for you. G XoX**

**Rhi, you there?**

Grace texts back when I don’t respond.