Chapter 18

When the scheduled day arrived, I got up, got ready, and grabbed my gear before heading out to the shooting location. The maple forest burned with shades of crimson and gold. Simon was already there, dressed in his usual effortless, casual style. He waved at me with a bright smile. "Over here, Serena." I waved back and hurried over. During the shoot, I had to admit that Simon was an absolute natural. He was tall, hot, and effortlessly photogenic. Every pose he struck looked straight out of a magazine. Even if I had no photography skills at all, I doubted I could take a bad picture of him. Because of that, the shoot went smoothly. Within three hours, we were both satisfied and ready to wrap up. But after coming all this way, heading straight back felt like a waste. Simon, ever prepared, had already looked up local spots and casually invited me to grab a meal. He claimed the restaurant nearby had great reviews. If it weren't for the slight flush on his face, I might've believed th