Esther's POV
"It's a new day. A day with lots of new opportunities and chances. Let's work hard Esther." I said to myself standing in front of a mirror. Then I went to bathroom to freshen up. I wore a coffee brown suit and put on some light makeup as I have a press conference today. I grabbed the files I brought home yesterday from the bedside table and went downstairs.
There, Aunt Evelyn… no, mom was serving breakfast for me. I went near her and hugged her tightly. I wished her goodmorning and she kissed me on my cheek.
Last day she allowed me to call her mom and then I layed down with my head on her lap and she caressed my hairs and let me cry for a long time.
We had our breakfast together and we talked for a long time. She wished me luck and she even packed lunch for me (I usually eat lunch from the cafeteria.)
It's a really great day. I wish that all my days would be like this.
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Today, I and Miss. Esther Smith are going for a press conference. Today, they will also release the first ad of our new product, it means my comeback. It is still a secret to the public. I hope that it get a positive response.
I had shoot from early morning and it ended by 6pm and I have press conference at 7pm. So I got ready as soon as I could.
By 6.45 I reached there. Miss. Smith was already there. I went near her and greeted her.
Later she went inside and instructed me to come only when she asks to do so . The conference started.
Reporter 1 - Ma'am could you please talk about your companies new product?
Esther - Our product's name is 'Liva'. It's a cool drink and it would be launched by next week and initially it will be available in 10 flavours.
Reporter 2 - Ma'am is it true that you changed your Brand ambassador?
Esther - Yes we recently signed a contract with Mr. Zain Winston.He is here with me.
Then I walk in and sat near Miss. Smith. I am having a press conference after 7 years and I feel kind of nervous.
Reporter 3 - Ma'am as we all know Actor Zain got caught in a drug scandal 7 years ago and it lead to breakdown in his career. What is the reason for you to sign a contract with him out of blue?
Esther - It was a scandal and nothing is proved yet and Mr. Zain is a very talented and hard working artist. There is no other reason other than that.
Reporter 2 - Are you dating Mr. Zain.
Esther - No.
Reporter 4 - Sir, how do you feel about your comeback.
Zain - Umm… I really love my job and as a washed up celebrity, no one wanted to give me any job. They all think that I am a drug addict, but as Miss. Smith said it was just a scandal. It's not true. I am very thankful to Miss . Smith for giving me such a wonderful opportunity.
Reporter 5 - Ma'am is it true that you are the reason for your mother's death.
Esther - Mr. Reporter , I am here for talking about our new product and not about my personal life.
She replied. I looked at her and it was clear from her face that it has hurt her.
Reporter 5 - So is it true ma'am.
Esther - I would like to end this conference now. Thank you.
Saying this she walked out. She started crying silently. Suddenly she sat on the floor and started taking short breaths and started sweating. I rushed over and she started pointing at her bag. I opened the bag and searched through it and found an inhaler. I made her take a puff and she calmed down.
But she didn't stopped crying. She hugged her knees and started crying her heart out. I patted her back lightly and she started crying more. And mumbled
"Why… me?"