Amy felt her body being dragged inside the building, at first she was terrified that it was one of the gangster's men. But then she heard the leader shout angrily...
"Who?" Amy mumbled as she looked at the person who had her held by her arm.
The grip was tight but it didn't hurt, and the hand made it feel like it was a woman... Upon looking at the person's face...
Amy felt proud of her looks, she was seen as one of the most beautiful actresses in the business, but because of that label. There were also unsavory rumors about her. But the comparison was like mud compared to the sky. The woman was basically god's best creation!
"Sorry for hurting you, they should be gone by now." Stella said with a slight smile as she let Amy go.
Amy had many questions going through her head. But when she saw some shopping bags in the other hand she felt that her mind was a little blank.
*Cough* "Thank you." Amy said as she slightly lowered her head.
Stella turned around and started walking. "No need to thank me, just know that your fiance won't give up because of this." Stella said as a small door opened.
Amy immediately tensed, no one knew that her manager was also her fiance! She was from a rich family but her father went bankrupt. Her manager is from a wealthy family and offered to be her fiance. They were love at the time so there was nothing wrong with it. But after she entered the entertainment industry his eyes began to wander.
Amy still felt love for him. Hence why she got angry with him sleeping with someone else... But she isn't stupid, she knew those gangsters were sent by him...
"Who... Who are you?" Amy's voice cracked at the end. Possibly at the realization that the person she had loved was trying to get rid of her...
Stella turned around after she opened the door and smiled. "Just call me Stella. Follow me." Stella said as she started walking.
Amy didn't know that such a path existed in the city. It was an alleyway without any dirt. It was like it was completely shut off from the world to other people. She wanted to know more about this gorgeous woman...
"So, what will you do with your fiance?" Stella asked as she took out some food and started munching.
Amy stayed quiet, she had mixed feelings about the entire thing. She was obviously upset that the person she loved for years tried to silence her. But she also felt like she was lifted from so many issues which had been troubling her for years...
She then looked at the woman in front of her. Her face was completely unblemished, her hair was wavy and smooth. While her smile made people's hearts shudder. While she was wearing loose and casual clothing Amy knew that the figure of the woman would also be exceptional.
"I... I want to prove people wrong. I'm labeled as a slut in people's eyes. I just have good looks while my manager wants the best for me. But every job he turns down made me look snobbish and unappreciative. I want to prove to people that I can act! That I got to where I am because I have the skills to do it." Amy said with determination in her voice.
Stella stayed quiet for half a minute. "Mmm." Was her reply.
'What? I just gave her a speech and she doesn't reply? Did I say something weird?' Amy became worried as Stella eventually walked to another house.
"You're already late in your career, it will be hard to change your reputation." Stella said as she opened another door.
Amy knew she wasn't exactly young anymore. While 27 was normally a good age, she already had a bad reputation that follows her around. People already overlook her because of that, and she wasn't young enough to use her inexperience to get into jobs to get recognition... She might end up as an extra forever.
Amy clutched her fists. "I know. But I want to do it." She replied as she walked into the house with Stella.
The house was empty, it was also insufferably small, just like the other house. They walked through to a door and opened it.
Then they appeared in the alley. The 'house' was actually a closed salon! Amy never knew that the alley in between existed...
"Alright then. Follow me." Stella said as she turned around and handed Amy a mask.
Amy had a look of bewilderment on her face. *Sigh* "Those gangsters still want you right? Just wear it, sweetheart." Stella forced the mask into Amy's hands.
'Sweetheart?' Amy wondered, it had been a while since she heard any flirty language so she stiffened slightly.
"Don't worry, I don't bend that way." Stella said with amusement in her eyes.
Amy followed Stella. She noticed that the argument was made public, she was painted as a disgusting artist who makes their managers work for her with no trade-off...
Amy was surprised when they appeared at Seahawk Residency, she then began to wonder if Stella was someone incredibly rich...
The receptionist was away and they both went straight to Stella's apartment.
Stella opened the door and walked in, while Amy followed.
Amy was surprised, she watched Stella throw her bags on the sofa and sit down.
Stella's previously dirty and smelly apartment was long gone, as it was fresh and had natural light. Also, a spectacular view.
"So, I guess you have a few questions. Like I said my name's Stella. I'm also an artist under Guillard Entertainment." Stella said as Amy's eyes light ablaze.
Guillard Entertainment! The ultimate goal for many aspiring artists. But then, Amy thought about it. If Stella was part of the renowned Guillard Entertainment... Why had she never heard of her before?
"Umm, why did you help me?" This was the question Amy wanted to ask the most.
Stella took some more food from the bag and ate it. "If you see a damsel in distress, you help her." Was the reply she got as Stella spoke with a full mouth.
"Oh." Amy didn't know what to say next. Was this person stupid? Or was she just weird?
"Also I think that the position you have been put in is annoying, if the whole country thinks you sleep around with men, it isn't nice." Stella said as she closed her eyes.
'So I'm pitiful?' Amy wanted to cry but she couldn't.
"You're also a good actress. I think people must be blind." Stella added at the end as she yawned.
Amy felt her eyes fill with tears, it had been so long since she was praised for her acting. At the start, she was seen as the next big thing. But under her fiance's management, she slowly became forgotten, then she gained an infamous reputation among the entertainment industry.
"T-Thank you." Amy said with a choked voice.
"Mmm, no need to thank me. Take some clothes from the bag and change. Just make yourself at home." Stella said as she began to sleep...
'Is she a lunatic? Allowing a person she saved in her house like it is nothing!' Amy just took the bag, there was a variance of female clothing, all of it seemed to be either just too small, or just a tad big. While some were a perfect size. 'Did she do this often?' Amy wondered to herself as she went to get dressed.