CHAPTER 6

Brianne Raye POV

“Good morning!” Manager Clea said as she knocks and peak on the door of my room that is crack open.

“Morning,” I said while brushing my hair.

“Need some help? We’re done loading stuff on the van.” She said and when inside.

“No, it’s fine I’m already done anyway,” I answered and she sat on my bed.

“You sure you want to work now? I mean I can talk to the boss if---” she said and turn around and look at her and shakes my head.

“I can, besides I know how much he already scolded you and one more talk with him about me resting will surely get you fired. Besides, I already received a message from my mom and she needs money.” I said and she sigh.

“Fine, but we will take it easy today.” Manager Clea said and I smiled and nodded.

“Ahm…by the way, do you have news from Mr. Hans?” I ask and a teasing smirk rises from the corner of her lips. “Stop that, I’m just worried and you know why I’m worried,” I said and she laugh.

“Chill, I’m just smiling.” She said and lay on the bedside way looking at me. “Well, he sends me a message that his boss is in great condition already and working now and you don’t have to worry anymore.” She answered.

“Great, he is a nice guy. I hope I get to make it up to him someday, he is the reason why I still get to spend time with my brother.” I said while putting on mascara and she clears her throat.

“Did I say you two look good together----”

“Stop it, don’t even think about it,” I said cutting her off and making her laugh so hard while rolling on the bed. “I’m totally out of his league, not even in my dream I could be part of his life other than me being an idiot and jumping on a bridge for some asshole,” I said and stood up.

“Don’t be like that, you’re so pretty and talented maybe there is a chance.” Manager Clea said and sat on the bed.

“Maybe,” I said and walk towards the door and turn to look at him again with a smile. “But definitely in this life,” I said and walk out of the room.

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“You finally arrive!” The senior manager of the company said as she walks towards me and give me a light hug that made me frown and look at Manager Clea who also look stunned and confused.

“Y-yeah,” I answered confused as she pulled away from the hug while holding my shoulder.

“Poor thing you must be going such a hard time.” She added sounding so concerned.

“It’s…it’s okay, I mean I’m okay,” I answered still confused while manager Clea is behind frowning.

“Hey, what’s going on?” Manager Clea asks and the manager lets me go and look at her. “What are these papers?”

“Those are for our raising star here.” The senior manager answered.

“Raising star? Who?” I asked her but she just smile at me and sat on the chair.

“You, you’re a very hot topic on social media now, especially with that…CEO.” She said that made me confused even more.

“CEO? Who? And me? I don’t even know what you are talking about.” I said and she laugh and pick up her phone on the table and open it and hand it to me.

“What the…hell is this? This isn’t true.” I said while scrolling through a bunch of news and headlines about me and Mr. Nicholas! “Shouldn’t we make an official statement about this? These things written here are not even true, he just save my life and nothing else!” I said as I hand her phone back.

“What? No, this is a great opportunity for you. Just let it be, a lot of brands are more interested in getting you now. A small issue like this won’t hurt if we ignore it.” She said and I look at her with disbelief.

“You realize that there is another person involved here, right? He is just a random person on the street, he is a businessman who we’re also getting in trouble with. This isn’t the right way for this Kenna,” I said and she stood up with annoyance on her face.

“This isn’t for you to decide, you’re just an artist under this company. We make the decision and you go with it, so, just shut up because we are not the only one benefiting here but also you. Do you want money to send to your family? Then do as we say.” She said and walk away.

“Manager Clea,” I said and turn around to face her and she nodded her head.

“Don’t worry I’ll try to talk to them, don’t stress yourself so much. Wait for me here, okay?” She said and I nodded as he walks out of the room closing the door behind her.

I walk toward the stack of paper that is on the table and start to go through them flipping every page, it did really get me so many endorsements offers but I don’t think I can accept this without even thinking about the sake of the person who saved me and who is now getting drag on my mess.

I was sighing as I flip the pages when I heard my phone ring from inside my bag that I quickly took, it was an unregistered number. Who could this be?

I answered and put it near my ear without saying anything,

“Hello?” a man’s voice said from the other line.

“Hello?” I replied hesitantly.

“You sound so hesitant there.” The man said and I heard a chuckle.

“Who…is this?” I ask confused.

“This is Nicholas Leone, I hope you still remember?” He said and my eyes widen.

“Oh my gosh, sorry. I didn’t know it was you.” I said feeling guilty.

“It’s fine, I got your number from my secretary. I called because I want to talk about something,” he said I press my eyes shut.

‘I think he already saw the news about us’

“Yes, sure. I mean I’m so sorry for dragging you into this mess again, don’t worry we’re sorting things out,” I said

“So, you already saw it.” He said and nodded my head even though he can’t see it.

“Y-yes,” I answered embarrassed.

“Hmm…I didn’t know helping you would really put me into much limelight.” He said and I bit my lower lips. “Don’t worry, I’m not mad I just go curious how you’re reacting right now.” He added.

“A little freak out actually, don’t worry sir we’re going to clear things out,” I said in a convincing tone and I heard him chuckle from the other line.

“Hmm… sure, but don’t be too tense about it. It’s not that big of a deal, goodbye then. I have a scheduled meeting in ten minutes, let’s talk for some time maybe even can even come for an arrangement.”  He said.

“Arrangement? What--- hello?” I said but the call ended. “Arrangement? Is he planning to enter showbiz too?”