Soul black as Coal

Chapter 6; Soul black as Coal 

   "Trixson Dale," an unknown voice called from behind. Trixson turned out of habit. Her eyes widened at the number of cameras flashing at her. 

    It was the paparazzi. It can't be! She had not called them yet. She had not even made her planned phone call to Aiden Scott yet. No, no!

    "What can you say about the news spreading about you online?" A journalist began, pushing forward a recording device. Others fixing the lightening of the cameras, or jotting down. They had received a big tip to cover one of the biggest scandal in the entertainment world.

    "What?" Confusion took over her delicate features. Her chest rose and fell continuously. Subconsciously , she clutched her pink Louis Vuitton sheath dress.

    What news? It made her scared. Did they see her with Henry Rowan? That imbécile! It would ruin her career if she was caught with such a man. It made her panic. Sweat formed around her fringe bangs.

   More lights flash, as they continued "Are you and Henry Rowan in a relationship? Tell us now. Your fans are dying to know!"

    Upon hearing, Trix almost died of shock. It was worse than she thought. They thought she was in a relationship with that drug addict? Oh no! She had to fix this. She glanced around in panic.

    The camera flashed once more, the paparazzi pushing their recording devices forward. "Tell us! Leaked photos of you two together have gone viral in the entertainment world, and now you're with him at the hospital after his motorcycle accident. Wouldn't your relationship with such a man influence your young fans?"

    "I..." she became tongue-tied. What could she say? 

    Saying the truth would only get her in trouble. She was the sweetheart of Hollywood, known for her innocent features,meekness and kind heart. Whereas,Henry was known to be a badass playboy who knew only how to party and spend money.She couldn't let them question her morals any further. Plus, they had photos for proof.

    "Tell us, Miss Dale? We want to know!" one of the journalists continued to pester her.

    Goosebumps filled her body as her heart raced in fear. This could end her career. She had to say something. "No. It's not true! Henry is not... I mean, I don't know him."

    "What a lie, Miss Dale. Netizens are aware of your relationship with him. And now you lie?"

    "I mean, I do know him." She replied softly, feeling fat sweats gather on her back. 

    "So you do know the youngest and playboy son of the Roman family. What is your relationship with him?"

    She was choking with rage and yelled, "He is not my boyfriend. He actually is..."

    This made them angrier. They did not expect such a response from this innocent-looking girl. "Are you going to lie again, Miss Dale? On TV? You won't be able to take any of your words back."

    "Miss Dale, in an interview last week, you said you were single while you had a secret relationship with Henry Rowan?"

    Trix shook her head ferociously. "Isn't he the fiancé of Judy Eddie?"

    It was true, Henry Rowan did have a financée who was studying abroad. This definitely placed Trixson in a terrible light.

    The questions kept coming at her like bullets. She looked around in panic, searching for an escape. At this point, she couldn't think of a single way out. Scratching her eyebrows, she stammered, "Um..."

    "Tell us, Miss Dale!" Mocked Elsie happily as she watched this scene.

    "We want to know!"

    The blinding lights of the cameras flashed once more taking photos of Trixson broken expression. This could not be happening. She had planned everything perfectly. How did this happen?

    Why did her genius plan fail?

    She was going to call Aiden Scott and send him photos of his wife cheating which will hästen their divorce.But now, she was helpless.

    The crowd was getting louder and causing her a great turmoil. She scanned the environment for someone who could help and spotted Elsie.

    A flicker of hope ignited within her.

    That was right, if she called Elsie then she would have a way out. Elsie was always so proud of her relationship with Henry Rowan and she would not deny the facts to anyone not even the paparazzi. It would rather make her glad because it would fasten the divorce then Aiden would be all hers.

    After all, Elsie stole him from her.

    Unfortunately,as swiftly as the thought came,it vanished. Elsie had disappeared back into the dark recesses of the building. Trixson's full red lips twisted in frustration, perfectly manicured fingers balling into a fist.

    ' What now? Where did that foolish woman go to? '

    "Miss Dale are you going to ask for a lawyer before saying anything?" A female reporter mocked, pressing her lips together to avoid cracking into laughter.

    At this point, Trickson had taken note of this reporter, she looked quiet familiar. She would deal the reporter later.

    " I am only want to say ....ah ah "

    Putting on a show, Trix grabbed her head, twisting her face like one in pain before loosing consciousness into the arms of Boris, her driver and bodyguard.

    Boris was a hefty fellow with auburn hair and bright green eyes. He carried her in a bridal style and threatened the reporters " If anything happened to Miss Dale. I will have all of you sued!"

    In an instant, they brought down their microphones and caméras. Their publication could fire then for this. Plus, Trickson Dale wasn't just anyone. She was a woman from a powerful background.

    Pushing his way into the crowd, he carried her into BMW parked in the parking lot.

    On her way out of the bathroom, Elsie spotted Boris Smith carrying Trixson, bile ran up her throat. Boris had been in love with Trixson Dale eversince highschool but she never paid him any attention rather took advantage of his love. She made him her personal driver and bodyguard with barely a salary.

    In one of Trix's project there was an earthquake and he took the fall for her. Even so, on his burial she attended the premier of the movie instead of saying her final goodbye. It was during this period,she realized how heartless Trixson was. Unfortunately, it was too late. Everything had been taken away from her.

    "She has such an angelic face but her soul is as black as coal. " Elsie sneered.