“What the fuck are you doing in Las Vegas?”That is the first thing that comes out of my mouth when I my brother called me early in the morning.I have just woken up from my sleep, and my dear brother here decided to make my phone ring.“Can you chill? It’s so early in the morning.”I roll my eyes as if he’s in front of me. “Exactly, it’s so early in the morning yet here we are. Why did you call, huh?”I hear my brother sigh over the phone as he pauses for seconds.“Nothing important, but I saw Vincent with Bryce. I didn’t know they’re friends. Did you?”“Yes, sort of. His circle of friends turns out to be including Vincent.”There is one thing about Trudy that I don’t really like. Once Vincent and Bryce are mentioned, his hidden creativity about making stories comes out effortlessly. Making it seem like the world revolves around me, and that this is a movie or some kind of a TV show.Something like the Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey.“Oh fuck, what if they are both plotting your do
After going to the gym, I took a little rest in my penthouse before taking a shower. Today is actually a little bizarre. When I went out, there was no paparazzi waiting for me. But certainly, there were a few fans that didn't find the courage to approach me. They just took pictures from a far, and it was instantly all over I*******m.I decided that today will all just be about work. I went to my jewelry store, and I read some files and reports about this month’s sales.My secretary then handed me some papers that I need to sign for the payslips of my employees and other workers. I also provided lunch for them that were all ordered from Clara’s. After lunch, I mingled with the customers and took pictures with them. People then started to hover around my store, and less than an hour, they filled the whole place. Some were only inside to take pictures with me, and some also had purchased jewelries on their own designs.I had a little chitchat with the customers before I bid goodbye.Bef
“Aurella! It's so nice to see you again! Why didn't you call me when you were back?”Oh, great. Here we go again.I simply glance at Kevin if he's seeing what's happening right now.The meeting with my team and the board of directors is now done. And now, it is time to gather the designer that are willing to work for our company.But shit hell, I didn't expect Teresa to be here.“Oh, I'm sorry. It's must've slipped my mind. But hey, you were one of the people that I would like to work with again.”Geez, not true. I am totally lying right now. Everyone that knows me very well know that I hate Teresa of all the people that I want to work with. There is nothing to deny about the fact that she's very creative, and her designs are well-known for being elegant and attractive. But it's her personality that's making me want to end any connection I have with her.If I could, I would even forget that she exists.“Girl, I missed you. I missed working with you, I missed your attitude, and I misse
I watch the three of them sign the contracts with a contented look on their faces.“There we are. Congratulations! All of you are a part of our team now.” Kevin congratulates the designers with a warm smile formed by his lips.When their eyes shift to look at me, I beam at them too. “You won't regret it, I promise.” I shake their hands one by one as Earl and Sylvia nod their heads.Only Teresa is not acting like she's very grateful for this.Teresa covers our binded hands with her other hand, “I'm lucky to be working with you again, Aurella. Just like always, I will give my best.”I nod at her to show my approval to what she said.“Now, you can go with Kevin to check your own workspaces here in the building. So, that you choose which suits you best. Don't worry, your workspaces are away from distractions.” That is the last thing I said as they all arrange the chairs they were sitting on.Kevin then guides them all outside to head to their said workspaces.And then, I am left alone.“W
As I prepare for my dinner, I turn on the television to watch my favorite show that I keep on forgetting to watch.Ironic, right? Favorite show, yet I keep on skipping it every night.Well, not tonight. And also, I can’t blame myself for not tuning on it for several nights. I have been busy regarding my own personal life that I sometimes consider as my own TV series.My life is enough to keep me, and my fans entertained. That’s what I’m saying.For tonight’s dinner, I decided to settle on eating something healthy and low on carbs. Now, that I accepted the deal that my manager just told me about earlier, I have to keep an eye on what I’m consuming. I almost forgot how strict I should be when it comes to my eating routine and my diet. These days, I have been eating a lot of carbs that I keep on excluding in the not-good-for-me foods group.These days, I just kept on following my gut on what I want to eat. For short, cravings.Tonight, I cooked a one-pot coconut fish curry. I realized th
“You have to be there on time, Aurella. Promise me that you won't be late.”Matthew is smiling at me ear to ear. He is talking about the contract signing which will happen this afternoon.“Of course, I won't be late. When was the last time I was late?” I have this mischievous smile formed by my lips because I know damn well that I am sometimes late.Matthew rolls his eyes at me. “Darling, you have been late for several times. You're lucky that you're one of the best of your field.”“Exactly. They need me and my popularity, so, they'll wait for me.”Matthew gives me one last gesture of his attitude before leaving me alone in the table that we both occupied.I decided to talk to him about the agreement with Calvin Klein here at Clara's. Because I knew that it will take us a very long time to tackle it that lunchtime just a little later.And with that, Conrad will be here any moment now. I will wait until he notifies me.Sitting alone, I can feel that there are pairs of eyes looking at m
“Are you sure you want me to call off the strings I pulled for you? You don't want to prevent Bryce from releasing your original sketches?”Conrad is enjoying and savoring his bourbon steak so much. All the munching and chewing is making him sound a little muffled. His mouth is almost filled.He is enjoying his food. While me? No.I am uncertain if this is going to be good or bad regarding my diet.“Yup. I just think that there's nothing else we can do. Just let him release it. It's all his, I don't want it back.”I eat my steak in thin slices, and the way that I'm eating is somehow able to trigger Conrad. For him, I'm torturing myself. I mentioned that I was hungry earlier, but I didn't expect that he ordered steak for the both of us.“Aurella, just eat. When was the last time we went out like this?”Oh, there goes the gaslighting.“I totally don't remember at all.” I reply as I take a sip of my pineapple juice.He's having Coca-Cola while I stick to my pineapple juice.“It's been ye
“Tilt your head a little bit, and give me a fierce look but not that type that makes you look like you're trying so hard.”In all of the photographers that I have encountered, this one right here has my favor.I like him. I don't know why.“Perfect.” He smiles, “Now, strike a pose of how you interpret boredom with your body.”It has been two days since I signed the agreement that Calvin Klein prepared for me. They sent me a lot of things that I get to keep, and they also gave me a huge amount of money in my bank account.And now, here I am. Doing the photoshoot; wearing their underwear products for women.As usual, some of the photos will be black and white.Classic Calvin Klein.But I couldn't argue though, I like the black and white aesthetic sometimes.“It's time for the sexy and edgy vibe that you were talking about earlier.” He jokingly said, but he's only hyping me up.That's what my gut is telling me.Besides the photographer taking pictures of me right now, there are also othe