Themis' POVWe bought a few toys for Elisse, then we went back inside my car. It was already evening and I still have work tomorrow, so we couldn't go to another tourist spot anymore.But just when I was about to start the engine of my car, it didn't work. Later on, we just realized one of its wheels was flat. There wasn't a nearby gas station or vulcanizing shop, so I just called my secretary to take over my car."Are you in for a commute?" I asked Winter."I haven't done that before, but I think that sounds great!"In order to go to the hotel we were staying at, we had to ride a bus. There were lots of people on the bus and so we weren't able to find any seats."What the hell is this? Why don't they provide more seats to passengers?" Winter whispered to me as she keeps on struggling to stand still."The number of seats still depends on the size of the bus. Even if they provide more seats, I'm pretty sure there would still be passengers who will need to stand up."As the bus stops, t
Winter's POV"Brother! Miss Winter!" Elisse cooed upon seeing me and Matthew enter the mansion."Elisse!" She rushed toward us and gave us a tight hug."How are you? We're sorry if you had to wait long here." Matthew told her."It's alright, brother. I got so many stars at school!"I patted her head. "Is that true? That's nice! What do you want us to give you, huh? Or maybe you want us to go somewhere or eat something?""I just wanted the two of you to go home together, that's already enough for me, Miss Winter.""Oh, you sweet child."After that, we proceeded to our rooms to change clothes before gathering together in the dining room to have our dinner. "Brother, aren't you going anymore?""Huh? No, I'm not going anymore. I already finished all the things I have to do there. And if ever we go again, you'll come with us." said Matthew while smiling at Elisse."I want to go with you!""And that is why you should always behave. If you continue being a good girl, then maybe we could go
Winter's POV'Winter, is it true that you got married to a non-showbiz man last year?''Winter, you already have a six-year-old daughter?''There is a video of you hurting a woman, is that true?''Winter!'As soon as I stepped out of the building where I had a presscon, people from the media came running to me and started asking me questions about the rumors. They were too many that it became hard for me to reach the parking lot. Good thing some of my bodyguards were able to protect me until I stepped inside my car."Are the rumors true?"I almost got surprised upon seeing my parents inside our house. Of course, they would go here. They probably heard about the rumors already. I sat on the couch and looked at them. "If you are here to celebrate, then go on. The videos are true, I really treated that woman rudely.""Of course we know that's true. Knowing your character, we all know you will really do that.""This is what we've been telling you, Winter. If only you studied hard enough
Winter's POV"And the best actress of the year is none other than......"I stood up, knowing that the name to be called will be mine. They already informed us about it last month, and there is no way that would change. "Bridgette Vans!"I stopped walking and looked around me. Bridgette stood up and even smiled at me before going upstage. People were looking at me as if I was going crazy."Haley? What happened?!""I don't even know! We should talk to them after this!"As she said, we went to the organization to ask about what just happened."We all know Winter's career is already turning downhill. There is no way we would give her the best actress award! People might even attack us if that ever happens!" said the director of the award show."What did you say? But you already informed us that I will be the best actress of the year!" I complained.He laughed sarcastically. "Everyone's talking about you already, Winter. You have more haters than fans now, and we don't want those haters t
Themis' POV"Where's Winter?!" I asked her manager as soon as I reached the building where she came from. She obviously got surprised upon seeing me and just pointed at the car that had just left. "I-Ian already took her. That car is where she's in!""Thanks."After that, I went back to my car and followed the car that she told me about. It even stopped the car for a moment but proceeds after a while. When I realized that they were actually going home, I drove past them and was able to reach the mansion before they do.The man stepped out and open the car door for Winter whose clothes had been filled with dirt. The man's coat also has some smudge of dirt on it. I saw what happened on the television, that is why I hurried to find Winter. As soon as Winter stepped inside the mansion, I walked toward her. "Winter, are you alright?"Slowly, she raised her head and met my gaze. I saw her eyes filled with tears. "Matthew..."I heaved a deep sigh. I held her by the arm and pulled her tow
Winter's POV"I won! I won!" Elisse continue screaming as soon as the game we were playing ended being her the winner.I frowned as I tossed the game console to the floor. "Why are you so good at it? It looks like you've been playing this all your life.""Brother taught me," she said while playing."Oh, really? Don't worry, I will practice more and I'll make sure to defeat both of you one day!""That sounds fun, Miss Winter!"It's been a month now since the scandals about me leaked all over the internet. After that incident, I decided to rest from the industry to cool things down. I am planning to do this at least for a year, or maybe I won't come back anymore. All of my endorsements were taken away from me, and all of the projects that were once offered to me canceled our agreement. Aside from that, even Haley, my manager who I trusted the most let go of me and became Bridgette's manager."Brother!!"As soon as Elisse heard the door open, she rushed towards it and gave Matthew a hug.
Winter's POV"We're already home!" Elisse and I yelled as we stepped inside the house.We both got surprised when we saw Matthew sitting on the couch with his arms crossed while looking at us like a father who has been waiting for his kids to arrive."Didn't you tell me you're going home at ten? Do you know what time is it already?" he asked us without any emotion on his face.Elisse and I looked at each other. Elisse was about to speak, but Matthew immediately cut her off. "Elisse, go to your room now."With a smile on her face, Elisse started walking toward her room while I follow her. "Winter."Slowly, I looked at Matthew. "H-Huh?""Stay here.""But--He gave me his usual cold gaze which immediately caused me to feel nervous. I gulped, then I sat down on the couch across from him. "M-Matthew, the only reason why we weren't able to go home at a much earlier time is that we lost track of time while playing video games...""That's right. That is also why you weren't even able to hea
Themis' POV"Uncle Ian!"I turned my head to the door as soon as I heard Elisse call that name. "Where's Winter?" "She's in her room, Uncle Ian.""Oh, is that so? By the way, I brought you pretzels!""Wow! Pretzels!"Upon seeing me, Ian's smile faded and became serious. "Y-You're here.""Yeah.""Ian?"We both looked at the stairway as soon as we heard Winter's voice. She was wearing a yellow dress and her hair was down. She even put on a sunflower hairpin to make herself look adorable. I thought they were just going to a company. Why does she have to dress like they are going on a date?"Oh, you really prepared for it, huh? Are you really that excited to see me?" Ian suddenly teased her.I cleared my throat, which made Winter and him look at me."Just call me when you're finally going home.""Okay.""You don't have to, I'll be driving you here, though." Ian blurted.I looked at him. "You don't have to, I will just fetch her and we'll go home here together. Just make sure it won't t