Chapter 4: Offer
Lianne's POV.
I'm here at the mall near our village right now. I'm too bored in the house and I hate being imprisoned inside my own room so I decided to sneak around and entertain myself. I need to divert my attention.
My brother and I are still not in good terms. I'm ignoring him and we haven't talked to each other yet. I'm just letting all my anger out.
Because who else should I rely on? Who else should I trust? Who else should I value? No one else but myself.
Only me, myself and I...
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Spending too much money and shopping isn't my thing. I already have so many branded and lasting clothes. If I want new dresses or stuffs, I'll just buy what I want, not every single things I saw. And I don't wear makeups, too. I prefer for a natural beauty.
I'm now in front of the National Bookstore. I'm searching for something good and worthy to read. I like reading a lot. That's one of things that helps me lessen my stress and irritation.
Right after I bought five books, I immediately went to the cinema and picked a great movie. I'm not into romance. Also into dramas. I don't like it. I don't like watching the actors and actresses crying just because of their unworthy lovers. Just because they have been fooled and left alone. Just because of breakups. It's kinda cliché.
I'm not into comedy movies, too. I don't know, but for me it's too corny. The movie isn't even funny but they are laughing so hard. So for short, they are just overreacting. And I'm not in the mood to laugh with them.
I prefer watching actions and horror/thriller films. Action, because my life is like an action movie. So many things happened. And I also don't know why I love guns, fights, and death. Horror, because I like overcoming new challenges and thrills.
I just chose the horror film since the ticket in action is already sold out. I also bought popcorn and drinks.
After a few minutes of sitting in this soft chair while eating popcorn, the movie is still not starting. I rolled my eyes in boredom. I really hate waiting. I'm impatient.
I was about to walk out when it suddenly began. I sat down again and quietly focusing on the big screen. When the scene is getting more intense and scary, the crowds are making loud noises. Almost everybody in this cinema are screaming, afraid and squealing. Most of them has a partner that when the girl is afraid, the guy will simply take advantage and hug her to show his comfort and care. Or the girl will cry and hide in his boyfriend's skirt. Tss.
I didn't understand the last part of the movie so I left even though it isn't finished yet. I went directly to the Starbucks. I ordered a typical flavor of frappe that I usually buy and a piece of chocolate cake. And when I'm already done eating, I decided to go back home. I was about to exit the mall when something caught my attention. I stopped by in a boutique shop. My lips formed a smirk while staring at the dress in front of me. It's simple but it's stunning in my eyes. A red floral shining dress. I didn't think twice and bought it immediately. I'll wear it some other time.
Then I went to the parking lot to find where I parked my car. I stopped when I found it but I didn't stepped in yet because the passenger seat is still too hot. I opened the air conditioner of my car and let all the warm air get out.
I brushed up my hair with the use of my fingers. I was stunned and I sudden closed my eyes for a moment when a beam of light fastly covered up the whole place. I think it's a flash from a camera somewhere near me. As I slowly opened my eyes, I irritatedly looked around to know where the light came from.
"What the hell are you doing?!" I exclaimed to the guy or a gay who's holding a camera beside me.
"Taking pictures of you." he innocently answered that made me pissed even more.
His answer is literally proving me that I'm that stupid to ask for that question like I didn't know what he's actually doing.
"And who the fuck gave you the rights to take pictures of me?" I asked, raising a brow.
"You're so mean, girl! Are you highblood?" he joked and giggled. "You know, you're pretty and you have a strong appeal. You're so fierce and attractive. Haven't you receive offers from some agencies to be their model or endorser? Duh, your beauty is such a waste!"
"I received. Too many. And so? What do you care?"
"Oooh, kinda lessen your bitchy attitude, girl. It decreases beauty."
I just rolled my eyes again. I can't stop being so meany and bitchy to everyone, everytime. But I'm not feeling guilty. Maybe this is just who really am. Born to be a badass girl.
"Then why don't you use your beauty for this beautiful offer?" he added that made my forehead wrinkled.
"What do you mean? What offer?"
"You can gain popularity here. Be our endorser. This career suits you! You can do modelling, too. And when you became famous, you can easily enter showbiz!"
"No, thanks." I quickly disagreed.
No freakin' way.
"But why? Don't be so choosy, girl! Your beauty will just be wasted if it wasn't being used---"
"What I've said is already final. And I don't want that popularity you're saying. I don't want the attention of everybody." I cut him.
"Fine," he rolled his eyes then gently flipped his hair. "Here's my calling card..." he handed me his card. "If you suddenly change your mind, you can call me anytime. This is a good start for your career and you'll definitely become a star. Your salary every set is high, too. Those people who's insecure because of you, will be more and more insecure. Think and decide wisely, girl. Don't let this kind of opportunity to just be wasted. This offer is rare." he strained then he left.
I was left there dumbfounded. I'm just blankly staring at that gay's calling card for a minute. I shook my head and put it in my bag.
When the air in my car got cold and freshen a bit, I immediately get inside and rode it. I arrived home in 30 minutes because there's no heavy traffic today.
I saw Dad and his new bitch flirting. The bitch is kinda young. I think she's just in mid 20's. I rolled my eyes in annoyance before I went upstairs and ignored them. I guess they didn't notice that I'm already home.
Dad really doesn't refuse when it comes to girls. He even include young ones as his toys. Tss.
Lexus is not here. Maybe he's still in the Company right now. We just saw each other here inside the house sometimes because he's too busy in our business.
I just entered my room and changed my clothes before I lie in bed. I was silently staring at the walls when something suddenly came up in my mind. I took my bag and the calling card of the gay who gave me that earlier.
If I'm gonna accept this offer, I will be so busy that I will have more time staying outside the house or inside my room to rest and I won't have to see Dad and his bitches everyday.
I already made up my mind after a few moment of thinking. My decision is now final. I won't do this just to gain popularity because first of all, I don't like it. I never liked it. And I'm not going to do this just to prove myself to anyone. I'm completely happy and contented on what I am right now. Let their insecurities on me be high. To the point that they are all pissed and envied on me but I still don't care. Like Trix.
Let them know that I am not just a girl. I am Lianne Anika Lim. The one you don't want to mess up with.
I don't trust that gay. Well, I don't trust anybody else except myself. But he's right when he told me that this will be a good start for my career. It's a great opportunity, though.
I typed the number written in his card and called him. After a few rings, he answered my call. He was about to speak when I cut him.
"This is Lianne Anika Lim. The girl in the parking lot earlier. I'm now accepting your offer." then I immediately ended the call.
I think this is a good way to bring Trix and my enemies down.
Their too much insecurities will kill them...