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Jana underestimated Mr. Sanders' wealth. His mansion is huge, with a background of the mountains. The manmade river in front. The tall gate didn't hinder Jana from seeing the wealth behind it. She held George's hand tightly. The pressure in her chest made it hard to breathe. "George, I don't think... your family will like me." "They don't need to like you." The man smiled. His casual clothes gave him a homey ambience. The sight provided Jana peace. "That should be my job." 'Wow.' George is in character ever since they get inside the car. Jana couldn't say that she doesn't like it. Everyone likes gentle treatment. Upon entering the grand threshold, Jana swallowed all of her compliments about the house. The backyard and the garden looked like a manmade paradise, but the internal design looks hideous and... incredibly manly. There are several antlers hung on the wall as well as swords and crossbows. Jana almost turn into steel while walking idly. After a few while, she can't
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Carmila eyed the entrance of Starry Sea studio production, waiting for the male lead of the drama, And Then There Was You. Today was the start of their highly anticipated car-chasing scene where the male lead's past with the bad crowd emerge, endangering the female protagonist because of their relationship. Seline Chan arrived earlier, Carmila had expected it. But George... George is another matter. He's been an hour late now, and the preparations are nearly done. She's a hair-width away from calling Jana to ask about George's whereabouts. Not that she had the right to know. The director knew about the reason. Looks like George had called him in advance. The man unhurriedly ordered the staff around while briefing Seline. "Okay, nice team. Treat yourselves with a cup of coffee. Your dear George sent these snacks to compensate his tardiness today. I say we should forgive him because this is the first time that it happened." One of the producers walk beside the director as they ta
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"Cut! Seline, what's with the lisp? I told you to work with your pronunciation! I thought we had it all sorted out, huh?" George nodded absentmindedly, reading the script all over again while eyeing the crowd. It was nine in the evening, and Seline's last clip for today has problems. Resulting them to shoot it for— the sixth time. George familiarized himself with the character's interaction so he can play it out more casually and less tense for tomorrow. Jana left yesterday, and the morning started with Carmila's white coffee. He's not sure wether accepting it is a good thing or not. The stuff might came from Seline, and he doesn't want anything to do with her anymore. George regarded her as an unwanted ex. It was Seline who asked for a chance to try it out. He accepted it, wondering idly if the dating phase turned out great, it would be a great hype. Two weeks after they dated exclusively, she had cheated on him with a man he doesn't even know. Now Seline wants to befriend
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'People make problems for themselves.' That was the morning quote that Vivien gave her when she Jana woke up the next morning. She grinned without humor, asking the system, 'Is this you giving me a hint that I'm being too willful?' Vivien actually answered, 'Willful? Not. Stupid? No—uhm.' Jana wave her hand to disperse the bad vibes early in the morning. She took a bath and changed. She prepared fried rice for breakfast and a large cup of coffee. After conditioning herself, Jana listened to a crime soundtracks and eerie background music before starting to type her initial findings. She numbered them according to the timeframe and the relevant details and the follow up questions that needs answers. She needs to go in the police station. Then go meet the old people living inside the Salinzer's house. Once the necessary steps were all done, she can finally have one fruitful conclusion. Profiling the behaviors of each person involved can be a great help towards her analysis. Their
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Carmila spent the whole morning asking Seline repeatedly if James Hamilton is the famous reporter from a magazine company who featured gossip, fashion, travel... everything under the sun. Seline had told her, 'Yes. I met him abroad. I have a keen sense of recognition. I remember his name. It's stupid, wasn't it? I remember every people I meet everyday but I can't memorize my lines.' Carmila had no time to take pity for her. Seline could only blame herself for not focusing on her job more. Carmila had a guess in her mind that can rattle George. She had always felt like there's something wrong with Jana. She doesn't know how to take care of her talent, and she doesn't behave like a normal lowly person would do. Jana is more afraid of the cameras filming her than George himself. Carmila thought it was just Jana being goofy or even full of herself. It was only now that she had thought of another possibility. It could be that Jana is a person who 'should not' appear anywhere in th
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George flick Jana's hands off of him. "Do you know what they told me when I walk out of the studio? Jana, they all accused me of sabotaging them." Jana lowered her head but she refused to say sorry. "They told me that I kept you to harm my colleagues at work! Jana, my head is hurting right now. I can't even look at you without feeling any dislike. I asked you to find the truth about my parents death but now you're actually telling me that my grandparents lied?" He gripped his hair tight and painfully. He snapped, "Are you out of your fucking mind?!" "You ask me to learn the truth, and now this is the facts that you always wanted to know. Why are you looking at me like that? I never asked for this, George. You should have known it that someday, my identity my will blow up and smear your status the moment you offered me the job. I thought you know the risk?" "Was it me who said it to Carmilla? Was it me who made an assumption and tell everyone about it? George you're supposed to
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George called at nine in the morning but Jana never answered. Jana stared as the phone blink several times before shutting off— the battery had died, and she had no means of contacting him. Saving up for hospital bills turned out to be a dream too good to be true. She never imagined her ending in this world being tied, bruised and starving. The third day came and the old woman still had no plans to dispose Jana. Vivien had whispered to her every hour about 'restarting' the instance but Jana can't afford to spend the points she had painstakingly protected. 'Forget pills and enchantments. I won't even use any face-changing masks as well! I want to exit this game without spending a little bit of money!' This must be the curse of being so stingy. Jana can no longer tell George that he is an illegitimate child. He had all the wrong information. And the truth is not exactly pretty. George's grandparents suffered a two year break up in their marriage life. It is of a consequen
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George longed to tell Jana that he's sorry. It has been five days but he still can't contact her. Their fight had been useless— he would be the first to admit that his mind can be easily befuddled once his family gets involved in a conversation. It has always been the source of unease and insecurity in him. The fact that he's blind of the happenings that lead him to be motherless makes him restless and anxious. He had already blacklisted Carmila and asked the people in the studio to never talk with him if it's regarding Bernice of the east. His uncle's help in denying Jana's involvement helped a lot as well. He could only be grateful. It was his Uncle Sanders who first contacted Jana by mail. He sent her the digital copy of the contract they had agreed upon. Once finalized, it will be printed and manually signed. Unfortunately, the paper was never printed. And the ink had dried, yet the signature wasn't anywhere on the surface. ______________ March 17, the seventh day since
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Ezekiel and Jana went shopping the whole morning. Because they were both college students both short in money, they opted to go visit thrift stores and dollar shops. They found a lot of useful things and a few miscellaneous items that Jana bought specifically for Vivien."I created Vivien for myself. I lost her halfway when my souls scattered. I'm glad that she went with you. She followed my memories and hold on to you, you're the most familiar thing to both of us inside the game." Ezekiel took a sip in his iced coffee while they walked in the park. His black jacket reeked of his head throb perfume. Every lungful of Jana makes her head full of his scent. "At first I thought she'd go for Jazz but then Jazz already had a system of her own so... it's kind of... complicated.""She never stopped looking for you, you know. She's a loyal older sister.""Yeah, I guess. We never really got to be closer before. After knowing about the things she did in order to find me... I feel happy. I was ne
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It was a silent morning of February when our midterm exams began. I finished my paper and turned it in within 30 minutes of the test. My favorite part was the critical essay writing because the topic used was my report in the first month of the school-year, hence the subject is my forte. However, it was a minor subject. So passing it would mean I don't have to take it again. That's my main motivation the whole time I was taking it.I jogged to the cafeteria to get myself an early lunch. The crowded hall gets a bit humid and annoying during the break time, so I have to deal with my food at the earliest time to avoid unnecessary arguments with my schoolmates.Someone beat me on my favored seat when I got there.The spot with the nicest seat would be the window by the last corner of the room. It has a wide view of the cafeteria as well as the beautiful gardens outside the glass wall.It was a junior of mine who beat me to it. A fourth year highschool student with the dumbest polka dot ha
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'Meow.' Vivien hates her current situation. She can't speak! And her owner has been grumpy for the last two days. What seems to be the problem of the great Ezekiel?Well, apparently, he can't find her former host. Miss Jana 'hoest' Tesoro. Vivien is naturally sad about this— not. 'Hmp!'Her last host was indeed a very good one at exaggerating her mistakes and berating her about her lack of support! But to be fair, Vivien does miss Jana.They've passed several worlds and lived several lifetimes together. It is impossible not to get attached."What do you think about it, Ezekiel?" Spencer paced the room two times. When the man he questioned did not answer, he turned his face to Ezekiel's side. "Kiel? Hello?""What do you exactly hate about her? The one who jailed you inside the game is her uncle. You should stop associating them together. You have to take into consideration the fact that the game consumed her when she forced her way into the simulation just to save you.""That's what ir
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"What do you suggest, Roshan?" The emperor is old. He had an expression that shows how tired he is even if this is his first private meeting this very day. He's not that enthusiastic about Jana and Roshan's relationship. He sees colors for what they really are. Pixena is hailed the winner even when the match has not yet started. What's wrong with giving Jana the third rank? Roshan has defended her to this point. Their relationship is obvious. He would always favor Pixena over any other girl in the empire. Bias works this way. Still, he can't dictate Roshan's wishes. If he saw Ms. Jana as a worthy woman... then he could only give his blessings."This month." Ezekiel gave Jana a small smile. He wrapped his hands around her delicate fingers, massaging it lightly. "I want the wedding to be this month."Jana can't believe it!This man tricked her thoroughly!With warm tears in her eyes, she nudged him lightly by the shoulders. That's why he said Jana should enjoy this world— because it was
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"Lady Pixena, do you have any words for the players of this cooking event?" The emcee was more than elated to finally interview the prime minister's daughter. The woman was even more gorgeous up close!"Well, I chose to be blunt. Haha! If Lady Jana wins in this event, I will willingly shave my eyebrows."It was the hardest blow. Even Jana who was seen to be smiling up until three seconds ago is now frowning hard with a hurt expression on her face. Pixena didn't even flinch. She laughed right at the audience's face.'I thought I had to sabotage her dish to make Roshan lose his interest for her but lo and behold! She did it herself!' Pixena inhaled and assumed her timid expression."Wo-Wow!" The man got more than he expected. He only wanted to throw shade at Lady Jana for entertainment purposes but now Lady Pixena pulled a wide blown start of a real cat fight!Jana's parents took offense at what Pixena said. Even if Jana's dish does look bad. It doesn't warrant her insult just like tha
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Denise hasn't shown her presence. It was official, she finally got out of the game. Ezekiel told her that and it finally settled the little bit of conscience in her mind.Morning came and the cook-off session started. Pixena —unsurprisingly, joined the challenge and ordered tons of vegetables and spices for her own use. The emperor was too biased because she allowed Pixena to do this when in fact, he had strictly implied that no one should use resources aside from what the organizers had prepared."Ladies and gents, you will be given an hour each to complete your dishes!"'Might as well give me an eternity and it will still taste the same— morbid shit.' Jana stood above the platform readied for her. The audiences scattered around to look at the two meter distance. Every contestant have either a concerned or nervous expression. Only Pixena was confident, smiling brightly and scattering kisses everywhere.Ezekiel stood at the center of the stage. He is one of the panelist chosen to judg
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On that morning, Jana tried to see if she can make use of her antagonistic halo and be good about something in just one night. She heard something about 'beginner's luck' and so she hopes to see if the same good fortune applies to her.Well, it was proven not.She started early in the morning, doing her job earnestly and receiving cuts from the knife and burns from the pan itself. Up until now she can't see herself improving. Ezekiel was hopefully supplying her with good words. Too good words but the man won't personally taste the dishes that she prepared. She can take the hint so his promising words became empty not long after she exposed his dual face and black heart.Jana doesn't know which one to make tomorrow. 'God! The event will start tomorrow and I'm still not prepared!' Which dish is she going to make?She need not ask to know that Pixena will be there too. The life of the villain wraps around the protagonist. So if her name is on the participating list, then it means Pixena
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"Pixena!" The exquisite saloon had its windows widely opened. It's understandable why they only cater to beautiful women— it would be a shame lowering the curtains down when the most fantastic view is inside. "Oh, wow! Girl, you look splendid!""Do I?" Pixena wasn't pleased. She cut her hair shorter than she would have liked. That's all because Roshan said that girl... Well, 'Jana' needs to cut her hair short. Could there be any other meaning why Roshan wanted the woman to cut her hair that way? No! It must be because Roshan himself likes girls with shoulder-width hair and nothing else.It's bad for eavesdropping on other people's conversation but she can't help it! Pixena liked Roshan for so long and these past three months... Jana has been following him like a loyal dog. She had dug about the woman's background— nothing shady. In fact, Jana has quite the modest background and the skill to boost it up too.At the age of ten, she was able to refine materials for her dad to use in thei
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… a month ago …The people of the Durham empire looked all wealthy and secure in life. She saw the rural parts of the empire— still, even the farmers themselves have gold pendants in their necklace to show some sophistication. A mark that they came from a prosperous country, and that their ruler is generous enough to let them grow.Jana's family this time is a wealthy craftsman. Her father makes watches, customized jewelry and even compasses. He was even once commissioned by the royals themselves to make a gold-rimmed eye-glasses.Needless to say, her family has a reputation to uphold. And yes, their family knows how to live well too.Jana wore her velvet green nightgown and jewelries on her head. From afar, she's a sculpture of perfect glam. Up close, her skin looks radiant— not even a scar anywhere.A result of a good upbringing from a wealthy family.Her kitten heels clacked on the tiles while she walked gracefully on the corridor, Jana's eyes like an eagle hunting her prey.Her ta
