Chapter 4

Allyson

 Translated from Filipino to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com

Allyson’s Point of View

I woke up early because today was the day I was going to Soul Empire, not as a Travis wife but as a famous critic Flare. I've been working my whole life just to have this title so I'll really need to do everything just to take care of this name.

My car was running just right, but I accelerated when I saw Travis' car. It's still early and his day will definitely be ruined when he sees me today. I waited for him to come down before I followed him.

"Hey Trav!" I greeted him warmly and as I expected, he frowned as he avoided looking at me.

"I'm sorry if I almost scratched your car today." I added it so he looked at me.

"You mean?" wrinkled when he asked me.

There is still no real change from his attitude, being stuck even a few years later. I can't really figure out which part of his body I liked.

"What? You're not going to speak? You're just wasting my time miss." he was so annoyed with me that I smiled.

"You're too bitter. So, as I was saying I almost scratched your car so I’ll pay  for it." I sneer and take three thousand out of my pocket.

I could see his annoyance but I suppressed my laughter.

"Allyson!"

Instead of being scared, I was even more pleased with his reaction so I thought of annoying him even more.

"Oh, is it still missing? I'll add a thousand so you can stop." at once giving money to him.

He couldn't speak out of anger so I approached him even more and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"See you later Trav." I bid my good bye and went back in my car.

I didn't bother to look at him because his eyes were obviously burning with anger. Aside from making him look miserable, I even stole a kiss.

"Let me park the car for you ma'am." promise of the person assigned to the parking lot. I politely handed him my key and finally entered the company using the road separate from Travis. I wanted to see his reaction when he found out I was Flare, the critic he had long planned to hire.

"You really have a very thick face to enter my company." just by the voice I already know who the impact owner of the voice is. I looked at him and looked shocked.

"Wow! I never thought you were here? You didn't tell me that you work at Soul Empire. I wish I could come here early."

Travis grinned and moved slightly closer to me.

"Oh? You want to make a scene here? As in right now Trav?" I challenged him with a raised eyebrow but he grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him so I lost my balance a bit and clung to his shoulder.

"If you're only chasing my wealth Allyson, you won't get even a cent." he said smiling as he smiled and gently caressed my cheek.

He thought maybe I was looking for a job because of my formal attire and I had already gone through his flirtatiousness so the caress he was doing was just a chick to me.

Instead of holding his shoulder I preferred to hold the back of his head and bring my face closer.

"Don't worry Travis, because from the beginning you were the one who insisted on sending me to your company to help you even though the price you gave was very small." I answered him and examined his face.

I suddenly felt nervous after he kissed my nose. If only he hadn't given up on me before, we wouldn't have gotten into this situation. I would not have gone home to the Philippines to investigate the man I once loved so much.

"Let's just see how far your arrogance will go Allyson, because I'll make sure you don't get accepted here." he said and left me and went inside.

I can't forget this sudden kiss on my nose. I promised myself that I would never be fool to someone like him again, because I didn't know if I would be able to get up when what happened before happened again. I just went back to trance when someone spoke behind me.

"Good Morning Flare, sorry to keep you waiting. My name is Shiloah, the administrative officer of Soul Empire." she greeted me with a smile and held out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Flare. Thank you for welcoming me." I answered her and held out her hand. I don't have the habit of smiling, unless I have a plan to annoy the person I'm talking to.

"Let's get inside so I can show you the inside of the company." its suggestion and I answered it with a nod.

As we entered, she was always talking so I just kept quiet so that I could better observe the inside of the company. I still can’t believe the change I’m seeing. It was very different from the company I worked before.

"Mr. Travis has a meeting so I'll just introduce you to the employees first." Just like before, I just answered her with a nod.

She walked ahead of me and the employees greeted me and I immediately smiled. I don't remember anything about their faces so I realized that Travis was really angry with me even though I didn't do anything that made him change employees.

Because of the questions that were bothering my mind, I could not stop myself from approaching the administrative officer and she immediately turned to me.

"Yes Ms. Flare?"

I smiled at it first and let out a sigh.

"Who's the oldest employee in this company?"

My heart pounded as I waited for her answer. I can't seem to carry out my plan when I know a lot of people in his company.

"I'm the oldest employee in the company right after all the employees were replaced."

I seemed relieved by what I heard so I told her to continue. I didn’t even notice her stop so I almost stepped on her.

"So, Miss Flare this will be under your control. All the happenings of Soul Models will be handled by you and of course you have the power in this whole 8th floor." smiling she explained.

"Are the models all present today? I want to meet them as soon as possible." I asked her and looked around inside the 8th floor.

"They will be here today since we told them yesterday that you were coming." she answered me and I smiled in agreement.

I was about to ask her more questions when her cell phone rang that made me  backed away.

"You just need to follow this pathway and you'll see a door that has label on it intended for the practice room." She said  while looking at her phone.

"I'll go there by myself. Thank you for your effort." I answered her and started to walk the path she said.

I will not lose this company because it seems like nothing has changed. Except for today’s employees.

I just walked quietly until I reached the door she said. I immediately opened it and prepared myself for their warm welcome but someone else exposed me. They all sat on the floor while talking. I also noticed that they didn't have a friendship in their training and they also didn't include a woman in the conversation. Because of my curiousity, I thought of sitting in the chair next to the woman and trying to listen to what the other model was talking about.

"I heard Flare is really famous especially in European countries. My friend told me that she is really good at judging the potential of a model." said the woman in a green sports bra.

I don't like the color of what she's wearing but because of what she said about me I'll just hang out. Besides everything she said was true. I can make someone famous and I also know how to bring it down.

"Maybe it's just a good time to be friend with Flare to make my name stand out. I've only just heard her name in this industry." Said the girl wearing orange crop top.

I'll have it later.

"Maybe Flare is really good but maybe she's old since no one has seen her real face yet because she always wears a mask at every event." said the air pink girl.

Let's see later if you don't get tired when you're still young.

"Let's just be with Flare later girls. We know, let's get her heart and then use her connections to make us all famous." suggestion of a flirty girl.

I smiled at what she said. And I'm really the one they thought of using. They didn’t even know they were my way to win Travis ’heart. Poor mindset.

"Hi Miss!”

I turned to the woman next to me. She is the woman who did not join the group so I am sure her ratings are low class. I was a bit shocked by her greeting so I just stared at her and didn’t smile.

"Are you new here?" smiling asking question while looking straight at me.

I nodded to her and thought of getting friends first.

"Yes, it's my first day today." I replied and smiled simply at her.

“You’re really pretty, that’s why I didn’t hesitate to approach you.” My heart suddenly melted from her words.

I was about to answer her when suddenly my blood boiled at what I heard. They’re not really done being noisy yet.

"Even though you're famous, it's as if you're still in death when Flare is your handler. She's said to be very strict with everyone and she really has no friends in the world she's dealing with." said the woman you thought was Christmas with the colorfulness of her hair.

"All the adults seem to be hot -headed so it's expected that you're really in death when you're with Flare."

I was about to get up to shut them  but the woman next to me preceded me. It quickly walked closer to the women talking.

Maybe she's not one of this gossipy colleagues because I really like her aura.

"Guys don't talk about Miss Flare. You might get hurt if you gossip about her." she cuts to women.

Everyone looked at her and actually examined her from head to toe as if she had no right to speak.

"Are you brave Rory the cry baby?"

I raised an eyebrow at the answer of the woman in green. Travis’ models are really disrespectful. He seems to want to work with people who have the same temperament as him.

"I'm not looking for a fight here Amanda so please just don't start a fight." Rory replied while obviously strengthening herself.

I have no plans to stop them from fighting because I want to see their true nature so that I will only do one removal. I hate the same behavior of Sofia the most, because it will definitely not be popular.

"I guess you've got the guts today Rory. Don't feel good just to get Flare's heart because I’m sure she won't notice you especially since you've been with the company for a year but you haven't experienced walking in the spotlight." Said the girl in green and pushed Rory slightly.

Rory was silent so I smiled. Well, she's perfect to become a famous model.

"Miss Sofia!"

"Miss Sofieee!"

"You're very pretty as always Miss Sofia."

"Your body is so perfect Miss Sofia."

I looked at the woman who had just entered and I was even more excited to see my sister or should I say, my half sister.

They all stood up and immediately approached Sofia as if she were an important person.

Their strength to give respect to Sofia who is just another model but earlier when I entered they didn't know. If I remove them all to make them look like Sofia can do nothing with my decision?

"Newbie, come here and greet Miss Sofia."

I ignored it and instead picked up the magazine to focus my attention.

"I see. You don't have any manners."

I still didn't pay attention to it until Rory approached me so I looked up at her. Rory is kind so she deserves my attention.

"Miss, let's say hi to Miss Sofia. Maybe everyone will heat you up when you ignore her. She has the highest rating here."

I smiled at her but turned my attention back to the magazine. The hell I care with her rank! I can still make her jobless anytime I want.

"Excuse me?" I heard Sofia whisper so I looked at her and she looked exactly at my side so I smiled at her to make her smile.

Her eyes widened and she was obviously surprised by what she saw but was eventually replaced by a grin.

"If you were the only reason I was called here, I wouldn't have came here." she said smiling and glared at me.

Her underlings were slightly amused. They obviously liked what their ‘chief’ said.

"Don't worry. I'm the one wasting my time here just to see some not worthy people." I replied to her and widened the smile.

"Such a boastful person. Why did you go home? Don't tell me, you can't live abroad so you came here to ask for my help?" its windy question.

She thought she could really help me. She didn't even know that I was the reason why she became famous now even though it was obvious that she had no class-class in her actions.

"Well, how can you help me?" I asked her and reluctantly looked around the hall.

The interior of the hall is beautiful, I was really disgusted with their models because obviously there is no money gain on their ramp.

"Well, based on your age and experience I guess you'll surely experience a hard time finding a job Ally, but when you apply as a maid I'm sure I'll hire you." its suggestion and went closer to me.

I ignored it and instead focused my attention on their row of awards. It's not a bad number, I'm short of the number of their awards, especially since I've been missing for 7 years but the big cabinet is still not full and I always see another Sofia's name so it's impossible to fill it right away.

"So you're ignoring my offer now Ally." its face approached me to get my attention but my expression remained blank.

"You can sleep with famous rich man to help you get rich even fast.. Wait for them to die and you'll surely earn a lot of money." She said and her underlings are laughing.

I looked at her. Trying to calm myself from the anger I’m feeling right now. I was about to stand up when Rory stopped me.

"”Please just stop, Miss Sofia. Miss Flare will come any minute from now. Let’s all settle and wait for her. We will surely get in trouble.” Said Rory but knowing Sofia’s attitude, she’ll never listen.

"How dare you interrupt me? You're not even supposed to be here  because Flare will surely won’t choose you!” Sofia insulted Rory that made her silent.

"And you Ally, stop daydreaming because you'll be embarrassed later. I'm sure Flare won't accept such a scandalous person like you in her team." she said to me so I stood up. She started it so I will be the one to finish.

"Of course! Flare isn't stupid like you to pick you in her team so don't get your hopes too high. I'm just concerned that you might just cry later here with your henchmen." I answered and the annoyance was obvious on her face so I was happy myself.

"How dare you!" she shouted and sge was about to slap me when I stopped her, so everyone sighed at what they saw. They don’t expect the attitude I show in their respected model. Well, too bad I don't know how to respect such filthy woman like her.

"From my observation, you still don't really know how to respect those who exalt you and I'm afraid you'll get blacklisted after this mess." I said to her while still holding her arm.

She shook my hand so I let it go.

"Of course I know how to respect someone but I can never give you the respect you say!" its angry shout at me.

"Really? I know, since you've got the same attitude with your mother."

She smiled at me and returned to her seat.

"Travis is behind my back, I've got lots of projects, and also I'm the respected and precious model here so I won't waste my strength on you." smiling at its utterance.

Let's just see how long you smile with your henchmen Sofia.

"Girls you'll take care of her." she ordered her henchmen and they all approached me while holding belongings except for Rory who was defending me.

I'll make sure you suffer with my management!