~ ENCHANTRIX STADIUM ~
[FIRST PLACE: ADY! WITH 5 VOTES]
[ACCEPTED]
[SECOND PLACE: LILIANA! WITH 2 VOTES]
[ACCEPTED]
[THIRD PLACE: KIERA! WITH 11 VOTES]
[ACCEPTED]
"What?! Kiera got perfect votes and also won the race!" Fata fanned herself as she sat down, she can't believe even the Enchantress voted for her even though she already won! "What did the Enchantress said about her glitch?" She felt worried and pleaded with them to tell her anything.
V opened the bubble that the Enchantress sent to him, an aquamarine-colored water bubbles were sent with a message inside.
"It isn't a glitch... Do not ask about it..... Do not tell anyone nor speak about it... And V... You will be her system without a question... You will still abide by the rules as her system and respect her decisions..." The bubbles popped one by one and became part of the air.
Every system there was stunned... This is the first time the Enchantress favor someone. Hence, Faya isn't the only one who's worried, every system that read the mail stared at each other with worries.
Is this a good thing? Is this alright?
Even though they had complaints, they can not disobey their master.
Ady, then, changed the subject. "What about the Mango? She's supposed to be the third-place though yet she gave that up..."
Virus shook his head, "The votes aren't enough..."
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~ MANGO ~
I walked towards the car my manager prepared as my bodyguards protected me from the crowds and the lights. Reporters asking me uncomfortable questions that made me asked myself, 'What the heck did I do wrong?!'
"Ms. Mango, is it true you seduced all the boy band group members of LightYears?"
"Ms. Mango, how does it feel to be favored by Director Wang? Did you seduce him too?"
"Ms. Mango, we heard you went to the hospital last week, did you abort your child? Who's the father? Do you even know?
"Ms. Mango, actress Lissana said you stole her boyfriend, what can you say about that?"
"Ms. Mango, the leading role you took from a newbie from the movie, Starfighters, it was directed by Director Wang, what do you have to say?"
I continue to walk while ignoring their arguments and evading their breaths to sneak into my nose as they pushed my bodyguards towards me. Fortunately, the bodyguards my manager brought were stronger.
The door of the backseat opens and I went inside without saying anything.
"Ms. Mango! Please tell us the truth!"
Then we left the scene.
Truth my ass, even if I tell, nobody would believe me and bend what I'll say!
I pushed my head to the seat and I breath out heavily, "Sigh..." What did I do wrong? How could those two do this to me!
I'm just an ordinary girl before with big dreams I carry. To be seen on the screen and have fans on my own. And I did. I reached that place and achieved my dreams.
I didn't know I would lose everything, because of those two... One I cared about... One I avoided much...
My parents passed away when I was 12, my Auntie, who's my father's sister, took care of me. I met my cousins, and one of them is Gashina. I grew up with Gashina, studied with her, overcoming the life challenges with her. She's my best cousin I could ever have.
I dream to be an actress, she dreams to be a pop star. We encourage each other despite her parent's disagreement with our choices.
And finally, both of us debuted. I started from extra characters to supporting lead. She started as a trainer to debut after 2 years.
Then, we met him. A producer, I accidentally step his feet on one party. Then another came I accidentally threw a juice at him. And lastly, in one meeting, I accidentally pushed him to the wall. It's like, every time we meet, I would 'accidentally' do embarrassing things.
It was awkward! I told Gashina everything and what I felt. She comforts me.
I didn't know because of those accidents, that producer, Mr. Rocky would fall for me! What is her? A masochist?! He started to follow me and gave me flowers, chocolates, etc.
Later did I found out, the more Mr. Rocky courtship me, Gashina would fell for him. I don't have time for love at that time as I was aiming to be the best actress! Whether supporting or leading role! I want a trophy of my own! Just once!
And also, even if I started to like him, I chose not to. Because I can see in Gashina's eyes, she fell from him. They should get together as I can't commit and I don't want to hurt my only friend.
So I decline him and ignored him after. Gashina told me she'll help and I believe her. Later by later, Mr. Rocky did not visit me anymore. She visits her instead.
I was happy of course, Gashina's love was reciprocated, and Mr. Rocky wouldn't be sad about being rejected anymore.
Months passed by, me and Gashina became successful. Her girl group is at the top of the list in the country and I received more awards. We both did. And I was proud of both of us.
I received a lead role in a movie and I accepted. Director Wang saw talents in me and started to invite me to his shows, movies, and so on. Not just him, there were others too.
It was purely professional work only. So I don't know where those reporters got the idea of inappropriate articles?
Not only that, rumors started about me and I don't like it. My company looked for where the source came from as there is evidence such as pictures and videos of me. Some edited videos are real but the situation isn't. The videos of me professionally making plans and asking schedules made it look like I was flirting with them.
I don't know where it came from but it can only be from someone close to me to the point it knows my schedules, can take videos, and spreading rumors.
The investigators found out it was from Gashina. There is evidence that it came from her. But I don't understand? Why?
I told my company to put it on hold and don't let it spread. I wanted to know why she did that. I wanted to understand her. I let the rumors go around and ignored them.
The car I was riding stopped in a parking lot and all the bodyguards started to leave. I frowned, "What happened?"
My manager, Shelly, turned off the engine and grabbed the key, "I can only hire them until now. So they are leaving from work. Don't worry, I'll bring you back the company. But it'll take hours to arrive there."
She showed me her GPS and the video of a traffic jam from her phone. "Jam hours. I'll go buy some food while we're still here. You cant go as you'll be known instantly. What food do you want?"
I nodded and I agree, so I stated what I want. She left the car and lock it before going inside the convenience store.
While waiting, I received a call... From Gashina. I answered it and heard hiccups, she's drunk too the way she speaks. "Why is it always you?"
I frowned, "Why is it you?" I asked but only heard ice going into the liquid. "Of all the people who'll destroy me, why is it you?"
She chuckled, "Did you know, you threw away a gold? Rocky is the only son of the chairman of Starshines Enterprise. He chose a producer as a hobby! And you rejected him! You could have been a madam! You could have all the roles you want and you can dote me too! I would even support you!"
"But you rejected him. So I grabbed the chance. If you don't want him, I will! I'll be a madam, I'll become the most popular in the country! And if possible, I would even try to go to Hollywood! I can give you the roles you wanted too. So I told him to make you jealous and make me her girlfriend even if it's a fake. Hoping he'll like me."
"But months passed and he is still waiting for you! He broke up with me!" Gashina screamed and I shook my head.
"So you ruined my reputation that I earned so hard? Gashina, we don't need a guy to reach our dreams!" I yelled at her stupidity. I thought she likes him! She just wanted to take advantage of his status!
"That'll take years! And that only works for you! Do you think that I could debut on my own? I had to s*ck d*cks for everything I want! It was only easy for you because you had talents!" I heard her wailed, "I only had hard work... And it wasn't enough..."
I was surprised, I didn't know what she had been through and how did she do it. While I was doing well, she was doing her best to reach me. But that doesn't mean she can ruin me just because someone likes me! I cried... "What have you done, Gashina... I could have helped you! You did that to yourself, you chose that path! F*ck you!"
Out of anger, I hanged up. No matter what her reason is, she shouldn't bring anyone down just because she couldn't get what she wants. The world doesn't revolve around her, if we want to get what we want, this is not the way. It will only make it worse!
Now, she can't go back anymore.
And that's the last call I had before the car I was in, exploded. I was stunned to see fire after dying that I thought I went to hell!
I couldn't cry nor say anything, I was too shocked that I didn't move... Until I saw my manager...
She was looking down at her feet after seeing I exploded. I went towards her thinking she might be in pain...I was wrong...
Shelly was hiding her big smile! She mumbled, "That bitch, Gashina, ruining my sister's life and career... Let's see if you can escape jail from 'murder'." Then she started to cry and went to the scene saying my name.
I was dumbfounded... I got killed because of someone else! I died while I'm still being framed!
What did I do wrong!
Damn it!
I didn't do anything wrong! I didn't step-anyone! I achieved where I am because I persevered! Yet I died as a stepping stone!
I couldn't accept my death... This isn't fair! I wanted to cry but mo tears coming out... And then, I saw a light... Different from the fire... I went in and I was given a chance!
This time, I wouldn't care about anyone else! Since the eviler you are, the longer you live! Hence, I'll use whatever I can to win the race! I used sperms to be my cover, follow the group which I can use anytime...
However, I saw one of them swim to when one is slow, and one died to be a bait... I felt guilt but I shook my head.
I swam farther until I reached the egg, finally! But then, a sperm who was once my shield, who swam to save one of us, who pushed us to keep going, lost his sight... I was once like that... I ...
"Sigh..." That sperm bumped me and caressed me thinking I might be an egg, when realizing I wasn't, he back away but I grabbed his tail. I fixed the puzzles for him...
Time is clicking and only a few seconds are left when I succeeded to complete the puzzle for him, he struggles thinking I'm giving my place to him... But I chose this... I chose to give him my place...
I wish in my next reincarnation, I will be selfish...
I wish I won't be betrayed anymore...
[You have died.]
[MANGO: REJECTED]
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"It isn't fair! I'm not supposed to be the third place! Whoever completed the puzzle should be the one who wins not someone else's tails!"
Kiera protested in front of the Enchantress
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Arc 1: Enchantrix Race!
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~END of CHAPTER TWENTY~