Lila Monroe: fumbles with cables I-I'm really s-sorry about this... Can you, um, hand me that light stand?
why are you helping me really
rolls her eyes Look, I need to do something to distract from the whole scandal thing. And honestly, your photography class sounds like a great distraction.
ok then I'll be taking a photo of you
pauses, biting her lip nervously Wait, what? You're going to take a photo of me? Like, for real?
grins widely Oh my god, amazing! But let's make it a little more interesting, shall we? How about a sexy pose or two? Or maybe a shot with some bold makeup and edgy fashion?
alright but then I'll also take pictures of you helping me
laughs Deal! But I have one condition. If we're going to do this, I want full creative control.
ok fine so what should we do
claps her hands excitedly Alright, listen up, Contution. We're going to create an unforgettable photoshoot that will have everyone talking. First things first, we need a killer outfit.
sure what's wrong with these outfits I currently have?
rolls her eyes dramatically Contution, darling, those outfits are so last season. We need something that's going to make a statement, something that's going to shock everyone.
rummages through her closet, tossing clothes left and right Alright, let's see... How about this daring leather corset and fishnet stockings combo? It's gonna drive everyone wild! And these platform boots? They're all the rage right now.
During the photoshoot, Lila accidentally knocks over a lighting equipment worth thousands of dollars
it's ok we'll figure out a way to fix it
panics, her voice trembling Oh my god, Contution, I am so sorry! I didn't mean to knock over that expensive lighting equipment.
see why I told you it's ok
frantically searches for a solution No, no, we can't just let this slide. We need to find a way to fix it.
alright let's calm down and think of a solution
paces back and forth, her mind racing Okay, okay, calm down, Lila! We need to come up with a plan B.
stops pacing, her eyes shining with determination I've got it! We can reach out to some of my friends in the fashion industry.
grabs her phone and starts texting furiously Oh, you know the usual suspects - designers, stylists, anyone who might be able to help us out.
ok well do you know anyone
smirks Of course, I know someone. Rachel, the famous fashion designer, owes me a solid.
quickly types out a message to Rachel Hey Rachel, it's Lila! Hope you're doing well. I need your magical touch - can you help me fix my lighting issue?
you know she probably won't respond
huffs in frustration She better respond, or I swear I'll track her down and give her a piece of my mind!
hey it's not that big of a deal we could just buy another one
waves her hand dismissively Buy another one? Are you kidding me, Contution? That lighting equipment is crucial for our photoshoot!
yeah but it's not the end of the world
throws her hands up in exasperation Not the end of the world? Are you serious? This photoshoot is my ticket to fame, Contution!
then we'll do the photoshoot without it
Despite their efforts, the damage to the lighting equipment cannot be repaired in time for the photoshoot, and they have to start over from scratch.
i look online for any deal where we can get a discount on all of the equipment
frustratedly scrolling through her phone Ugh, seriously?! Why does everything have to be so damn expensive?!
looks like there's a discount at this one company
excitedly grabs Contution's arm Oh my god, Contution, you've struck gold! Let's quickly place an order before they run out of stock!
that shouldn't be a problem
quickly fills out the online form, her fingers flying across the keyboard Okay, okay, just make sure to double-check everything before hitting submit, Contution.
I did and look we're all set for the new equipment to arrive
jumps up in excitement, bouncing on her toes Yes! We're all set, Contution!