1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,560 My name is Ava Whisken and I am an artist. I paint, I draw, and I sculpt. 2 00:00:05,360 --> 00:00:08,880 I'm well known for my work which is why I have an art gallery and museum space. 3 00:00:09,600 --> 00:00:14,320 My work is known far and wide and between all creases and crevices of the earth. 4 00:00:15,280 --> 00:00:19,520 My parents said I began creating things and seeing interest in painting and drawing when I was two. 5 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:25,840 In other words, I was born to do this. Now at 28 I am practically a celeb. 6 00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:29,520 People pay to get listed to see my work so they can bid on it. 7 00:00:30,160 --> 00:00:35,920 And yes, I'm that fucking good. My sculpting skills on the other hand are something I picked up in 8 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:41,440 college and since then I've been honing it to get better. People say that it's the best but to me 9 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:48,880 it's not enough. It's rough, it's impractical, it's amateur. I want Greek. I want my work to be 10 00:00:48,880 --> 00:00:54,560 remembered thousands of years from now and people will know who I am. That I was that bitch who created 11 00:00:54,560 --> 00:00:59,760 perfection. And despite telling my manager that my sculptures weren't public ready and that I needed 12 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:06,960 to do more work, they blatantly ignored my request. And yes, I know I can oversee things and have them 13 00:01:06,960 --> 00:01:13,840 removed on a whim. But I love feedback and I also love drama. They are my weaknesses. I love hearing 14 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:20,240 people fawn over my work. It gives me pleasure. It also lets me know that they can be wowed some more, 15 00:01:20,240 --> 00:01:26,240 that they can drool over my work and I can have them eating out of the palm of my hand if I perfect my work. 16 00:01:27,360 --> 00:01:32,160 I know when my work is perfect. I get calls and bids before my work is even fucking displayed. 17 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:41,680 My drawings and paintings, yes. My sculptures, ah, not so much. At this moment, I'm standing at the 18 00:01:41,680 --> 00:01:47,280 center of Dante's Imperial Museum, the one I am part owner of, waiting for my work to be revealed. 19 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:52,480 At least 100 listed guests are waiting to bid on my work. Some have already purchased behind the curtain 20 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:59,040 and the unlucky ones haven't the slightest clue. My manager begins speaking and she's going on about 21 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:05,040 how grateful she is to be a part of this work. She then gabs on about nonsensical things I don't care for. 22 00:02:05,920 --> 00:02:11,120 I am here, standing three feet away and smiling like a goddamn child. I should be at my gallery trying 23 00:02:11,120 --> 00:02:17,520 to perfect my sculptures but here I am, an esteemed guest at my own event. My manager says it's a must 24 00:02:17,520 --> 00:02:24,720 that I attend. But really, it's not. She just wants the clout and I give her that, but this shit is tiring. 25 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:31,440 At the last two events, I was out of town. Everything, including the stands my sculptures were on, 26 00:02:31,440 --> 00:02:39,760 had been sold. I am not needed. But as a respectful artist, I smile and be a nice girl. My manager lifts her glass. 27 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:46,240 Cheers and I hope you don't leave empty-handed. Everyone lifts their champagne glasses and I follow. 28 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:55,040 I haven't the slightest clue what she just said. And now she continues. I would like to introduce the artist herself, 29 00:02:55,040 --> 00:03:03,840 Ava Wiscan, to do the first unveiling. I smile and step into the spotlight. Thanks everyone for coming. 30 00:03:03,840 --> 00:03:08,480 It is always a pleasure to see my supporters and how much you love my work. Without you, 31 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:18,480 I would be poor. But truly, you are my inspiration. Thank you. This is why I want to present you with my most recent painting. 32 00:03:18,480 --> 00:03:30,480 I rip the sheet off. This one is called Where the Eyes Can't See. Everyone begins clapping. My manager snaps her fingers and the rest of my covered paintings, drawings and sculptures are revealed. 33 00:03:30,480 --> 00:03:38,080 There's a round of applause followed by light chatter. Everyone has dispersed, hungry for their next addiction and addition to their home. 34 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:44,800 I'm making my way around the room speaking with potential buyers and admirers when one of my sculptures gives me pause. 35 00:03:44,800 --> 00:04:04,880 It's hideous. Good Lord. How didn't I see this? What the fuck is this shit? The symmetry of the face is off. It's really off. This shouldn't be here. What if I shove it to the floor? Maybe someone has purchased it already. No worries. I'll refund them. 36 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:17,680 Lovely, isn't it? I'm about to say some of the worst things about the sculpture. But when I turn to face the voice, I stop. I literally stopped myself with my mouth still gaping open. 37 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:27,680 If angels were playing harps right now, they would be playing it right over this man's shoulders. Two words. Caches. Spiel. 38 00:04:27,680 --> 00:04:40,480 Hello, Ms. Wiskon. I snap my mouth shut to avoid looking like a complete idiot and stare at him. Caches Spiel is a supermodel. One of the best. He is also my longtime crush. 39 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:53,080 Six years ago, back when I was in my final year of college, a good friend of mine invited me to a fashion show. They had connections and since I began gaining some recognition for my work, tagging me along hadn't seemed like a bad idea. 40 00:04:53,080 --> 00:05:11,080 There at the show, I first saw Cassius. When he graced the runway and looked like something ethereal and out of some mythical book, I knew I had to use him as inspiration. He had everything fitting to an ideal man. His jawline, the hooded eyes, the Roman nose and that fucking stubble across his chin and cheeks undid me. 41 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:33,080 After that day, I became obsessed. I became his stalker. It was an unhealthy obsession with his features and the amber of his smooth skin. What two creatures could form that? My colleague introduced us after the show, but it had been so short I wouldn't believe he would remember me now. That was six fucking years ago. 42 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:35,480 I'm sorry, was I interrupting something? 43 00:05:35,480 --> 00:05:40,080 I peer up at him. That motherfucking jawline. 44 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:42,080 Oh no, I was just about to shove this over. 45 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:46,080 He's taken aback and I love it. Cassius laughs. 46 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:47,080 How funny. 47 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:49,080 No, I'm serious. 48 00:05:49,080 --> 00:06:07,080 I lift my hand and touch the sculpture, giving it a push. It falls off the stand with a loud clatter of stone and clay. Gasps drown the room, followed by a score of people rushing to the shambled pieces on the floor. Lights are flashing, cameras are clicking, and now, my manager is in front of me. 49 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:09,080 What the hell, Ava? 50 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:11,080 I face her bored. 51 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:13,080 I didn't like it. 52 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:15,080 Ava? 53 00:06:15,080 --> 00:06:16,080 Will you excuse me? 54 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:29,080 I step away from the crowded mess and head over to the cheese table. I'm famished as fuck. As everyone scrambles to bid for the destroyed piece like monkeys in a zoo, I on the other hand, can't get enough of these cheese pieces. 55 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:46,080 Hmm. I turn around, stuffing one more in my mouth and find Cassius making his way over to me. To be honest, I don't know how to react to this guy. For years, I've been wanting something like this to happen and I've just ruined it with my OCD. He stops in front of me and smiles. 56 00:06:46,080 --> 00:06:48,080 Is the cheese that good? 57 00:06:48,080 --> 00:06:52,080 I nod. He points over his shoulder. 58 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:54,080 What was that about? 59 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:56,080 I told you I didn't like it. 60 00:06:56,080 --> 00:07:00,080 Then, why is it here on display? 61 00:07:00,080 --> 00:07:04,080 I take a wine glass from a passing waiter and sip some. 62 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:10,080 You know when you've just finished a piece and you let it rest for two days or maybe a week and come back for another perspective? 63 00:07:10,080 --> 00:07:12,080 Mm-hmm. 64 00:07:12,080 --> 00:07:13,080 Well, this is it. 65 00:07:13,080 --> 00:07:15,080 He tilts his beautiful head. 66 00:07:15,080 --> 00:07:17,080 I see. 67 00:07:17,080 --> 00:07:19,080 Then he holds out his hand. 68 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:21,080 I'm Cassius Spiel. 69 00:07:21,080 --> 00:07:23,080 I know who you are. 70 00:07:23,080 --> 00:07:28,080 I'm sure you do. You've probably seen my face plastered on billboards and magazines. 71 00:07:28,080 --> 00:07:29,080 No. 72 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:31,080 I shake my head. 73 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:32,080 Really? 74 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,080 I've met you before. 75 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:45,080 He crosses his toned arms across his chest. The way they bulge is such a fucking turn on. How can a guy this good looking and smooth be allowed to walk in public? This is a crime. 76 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:47,080 Is that so? 77 00:07:47,080 --> 00:07:48,080 Yes. 78 00:07:48,080 --> 00:07:49,080 Care to tell? 79 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:51,080 It's not that important. 80 00:07:51,080 --> 00:08:05,080 I sigh, glancing across the room. The damn thing is back on the stand with pieces of its face and arms missing. Like who would still buy that mess? People are pathetic. They will buy anything as long as it's for sale. 81 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:07,080 So what brings you here, Mr. Spiel? 82 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:08,080 You. 83 00:08:08,080 --> 00:08:10,080 I blink up at him. 84 00:08:10,080 --> 00:08:11,080 Me? 85 00:08:11,080 --> 00:08:16,080 I'm here for a little over a week for some shooting, but I'm really interested in you. 86 00:08:16,080 --> 00:08:18,080 And why would that be? 87 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:22,080 My manager appears and she has a much brighter smile than before. 88 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:24,080 Ava. 89 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:28,080 I am still eyeing Cassius waiting for him to respond, but he is distracted by my manager. 90 00:08:28,080 --> 00:08:30,080 Ava. 91 00:08:30,080 --> 00:08:32,080 I'm speaking, Catherine. 92 00:08:32,080 --> 00:08:34,080 I narrow my eyes at Cassius. 93 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:36,080 And why would that be? 94 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:37,080 I repeat. 95 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:39,080 Ava. Ava, there's been... 96 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:41,080 What? 97 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:47,080 Despite the mishap, we were still able to sell. Apparently it's worth more broken than whole. 98 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:49,080 I face her. 99 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:54,080 It wasn't a mishap. I intentionally pushed it. And why the fuck would I care if it's sold? 100 00:08:54,080 --> 00:08:57,080 Go bore someone else with those metrics. 101 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:59,080 Catherine folds her lips and walks away. 102 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:03,080 Cassius rubs the stubble on his cheek, seeming a bit embarrassed at the situation. 103 00:09:03,080 --> 00:09:05,080 Are you always this mean? 104 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:06,080 Yes. 105 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:08,080 Okay. 106 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:09,080 He smirks. 107 00:09:09,080 --> 00:09:11,080 Anyway, what was I saying? 108 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:13,080 How you know me. 109 00:09:13,080 --> 00:09:14,080 I laugh. 110 00:09:14,080 --> 00:09:15,080 Good one. 111 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:19,080 This man oozes testosterone and standing with him is not making things easy for me. 112 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:26,080 I may be standing straight, but my insides are wobbly and I'm tensing my pussy every goddamn second to stop the pulse between my legs. 113 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:28,080 I want you to paint me. 114 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:30,080 Is that so? 115 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:34,080 In another quantum realm I'm backflipping. You just can't see it. 116 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:36,080 Yes. 117 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:39,080 Yes. Yes. Jesus, yes. 118 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:43,080 How can something like this fall so easily into my hands? 119 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:50,080 Cassius Spiel wants me to paint him. Me, I'll be damned if I let this pass me by. 120 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:54,080 I want it done before I get back. As soon as possible. 121 00:09:54,080 --> 00:09:57,080 Hmm. You said you're here for a week. 122 00:09:57,080 --> 00:10:01,080 Ten days. Well, it's now nine. 123 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:03,080 What kind of painting? 124 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:05,080 Full body, black and white. 125 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,080 Hmm. 126 00:10:06,080 --> 00:10:08,080 Is that a yes? 127 00:10:08,080 --> 00:10:18,080 I'd already said yes the moment he asked. I just like to get a kick out of things. Plus the longer I can hold him in a conversation, the more I can admire his handsome face. 128 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:27,080 This might be a once in a lifetime opportunity for a close-up. I might just be able to use real life features for sculpting rather than internet photos. 129 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:31,080 Depending on the complexity of things, it might take longer than nine days. 130 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:32,080 I say. 131 00:10:32,080 --> 00:10:34,080 You may not be able to take it with you. 132 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:38,080 That's fine. As long as I start the process. 133 00:10:38,080 --> 00:10:44,080 Great. Well, you can chat with my manager and I'll see if she can clear my schedule for tomorrow to get things started. 134 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,080 Wow. 135 00:10:45,080 --> 00:10:46,080 What? 136 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:51,080 Special treatment for me. I'm honored. Did you just say clear your schedule? 137 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:53,080 I roll my eyes. 138 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:58,080 Given the nature of your job, I make special arrangements for certain clients. 139 00:10:58,080 --> 00:11:00,080 That's nice to hear. 140 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:01,080 Yup. 141 00:11:01,080 --> 00:11:03,080 You look stunning by the way. 142 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:04,080 Thank you. 143 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:09,080 I'm wearing a red off-shoulder sequined dress with a slip as high as my potheaded uncle. 144 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:15,080 Cassius peers at me and this is where it becomes excruciatingly painful to look him in his deep blue eyes. 145 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:19,080 He isn't saying anything just staring at me as if I'm some piece of art. 146 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:24,080 His eyes are now on my lips and before I know it I'm folding them, thinking there's something on it. 147 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:29,080 Like cheese. Makeup. Tissue. Something. 148 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:34,080 So, do you always break things when you don't like it? 149 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:36,080 If I have to then yes. 150 00:11:36,080 --> 00:11:38,080 Interesting. 151 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,080 How? 152 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:43,080 I'm finally getting to meet the real Ava Wiscan and I like what I'm seeing. 153 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:45,080 Really now? 154 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:52,080 Yes. There's a fire in you and I'm not afraid to stoke it. If... you know what I mean. 155 00:11:52,080 --> 00:11:55,080 Cassius peers down at me his blue eyes drowning mine. 156 00:11:55,080 --> 00:12:01,080 I know he expects me to say something but I don't. He seems like the kind of guy to like fiery women. 157 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:06,080 Had he preferred them obedient or docile, he would have left me after I shoved the sculpture. 158 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:12,080 No sane guy would like a woman who draws too much attention to herself and is mean. 159 00:12:12,080 --> 00:12:13,080 Hmm. 160 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:18,080 I turn and take another square of cheese. Cassius takes it from my hand. 161 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:19,080 Let me. 162 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:24,080 I stare at him. He lifts the cheese and hovers it close to my lips. 163 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:27,080 You have a beautiful mouth. 164 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:31,080 When he inches the cheese closer I open my mouth for him. 165 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:41,080 God, I can't believe I just did that. What is he? A sex god. I just taken food from a stranger. And in public. 166 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:46,080 What if they'd gotten a picture of that? Miss Hans could have been dirty and I just ate from them. 167 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:51,080 What is wrong with me? Am I that deeply affected by him? 168 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:58,080 Well, my panty liners can attest to that. I want him to feed me again. 169 00:12:58,080 --> 00:13:02,080 Cassius smirks knowing damn well what I'm thinking. 170 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:04,080 Mr. Speel. 171 00:13:04,080 --> 00:13:08,080 Cassius faces the guy who interrupted our staring competition. 172 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:12,080 Yes. Your transport is here. 173 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:15,080 Great. I'll be out shortly. 174 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:19,080 Wait, he's leaving? No, I don't want him to leave as yet. 175 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:20,080 Mrs. Wiskum. 176 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:23,080 Call me Ava. Are you leaving already? 177 00:13:23,080 --> 00:13:27,080 I'm afraid I have another engagement. However, we'll see each other again. 178 00:13:27,080 --> 00:13:31,080 Cassius slips a card from his suit jacket and hands me it. 179 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:33,080 Have your manager call me. 180 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:34,080 Yes, absolutely. 181 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:41,080 When he walks off I'm left feeling empty. Useless. As if I hadn't accomplished anything today. 182 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:47,080 Why do I feel so incomplete? Fuck. I need to get off. Now. 183 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:48,080 Catherine. 184 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:50,080 My manager rushes towards me. 185 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:53,080 Yes, Ava. Is something wrong? 186 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:56,080 I slap Cassius's card in her hand. 187 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:59,080 Call him and have my schedule cleared for whichever date he chooses. 188 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:00,080 But... 189 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:02,080 I glare at her. 190 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:04,080 Yes, Ava. 191 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:09,080 Now get me a ride. I need to get out of here. I have some business to deal with. 192 00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:11,080 Yes, yes, Ava. 193 00:14:11,080 --> 00:14:17,080 Good. I just hope I can make it to my apartment without getting myself off in my ride. 194 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:19,080 Cassius Spiehl has just done it. 195 00:14:19,080 --> 00:14:22,080 He has no idea of the can of worms he's just opened. 196 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:24,080 And now there's no going back. 197 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:46,080 Not for me and definitely not for him.