But it wasn't all. Her ears caught the approaching footsteps from across the room when Della's eyes caught something that terrified her the most.
A woman with long hair and wearing a slit dress in disarray. Her makeup and mascara messed up like a real-life demon who had just come alive from a movie scene…
Now… she appeared in front of her!!
Della froze in fear but her legs felt like jelly. His eyes continued to watch the "figure" that is walking towards her. Her eyes bulged out and her lips trembled greatly.
Besides her wage cut, she does not fear anything else except for supernatural things like ghosts, moreover the urban legends figures such as pocong*, kuntilanak*, and so on. Now, right before her, the most terrifying creature that she afraid of has come alive. It feels like you are having a nightmare but you're fully awake at the same time. How bad is it?
Let me tell you…
It's the worst…
You're not able to move…
The fear choked your breath and heart…
It's suffocating…
Della murmured and shivered greatly, her lips stuttered and almost spilled a word while her finger is pointing at "her"
"G….G….Gh…Gho….."
"You finally came…."
That voice sounds very familiar to her.
"Linfey??"
She frowned and called out her name. Make sure that she didn't mishear it. Was it her? Seriously?? What happened with her?
Her fear suddenly disappeared after hearing her voice. It changed with confusion and a deep furrow between her eyebrows when she couldn't hold herself any longer and spatted the question.
"Linfey…"
"What is going on here? W….What happened to you?"
Della wanted to walk closer and talk to her. But, unfortunately, the sharp shards that scattered on the floor stopped her movement. So in the end, she only stood still and remains silent resign nearby the door, and looked at her employer with deep sympathy.
Linfey waved her hand and signalled this word. "Don't mind it…"
"I've already called the janitor to clean all of these. Now, I would like to give you another errand and you must do it quickly!!" Linfey ordered her with a sinister smile on her face.
Robert had thrown her away. Her contract was terminated unilaterally, but the words haven't spread yet. So, at least, there still some time for her to make another move to save her position. She's not ready to let go all the luxurious and glamourous that she ever lived in before. No, not yet. That's her world. Her identity. A place that she shall live in and she would stay there. Forever. No matter how much the cost that she must for it. Fashion industry. The entertainment world has been her playground for years and she's not and maybe, she would never ready to leave all of these….
But, Della doesn't need to know it. Her flaws. Her insecurities. Her pride and prestige wouldn't let her admit those weaknesses.
Della straightened up. Get herself ready to accept a new order from her boss. To be honest, she really couldn't stand Linfey's miserable "appearance" in front of her and just wanted to get out from there as soon as possible. She only assumed that something had happened. Something big. Something bad. But, she couldn't sniff it around. Not from her mouth. Linfey, even though, widely known as a bad temper, always keeps her secret and private things personally. Not a single word would come out of her mouth, especially if it's related to her faults.
"Search and find out the photographer that will be in charge of the photoshoot for Vivaldi Co!!"
"Yes, sure!! I'll do it!! Right away!" Della replied to her swiftly and left the room quickly.
Once she left, a wicked smile appears on Linfey's face.
Do you want to get rid of me, Robert??
Huh!!
Not that easy, sweetheart…
Let's see what would I do to your new "toy…"
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The photoshoot for Vivaldi Co's. will take place in a lake outside Naira City that could be reached approximately in 3 hours by plane from Sierra City.
The locals call it Mirror Blue Lake because the surface always calm and the blue color occasionally changed depending on the season at certain times. During the day, the water will turn turquoise, but during the afternoon, the color will turn darker into turquoise blue. In the morning, the water will change color into baby blue and vividly clear so it can reflect lights and all scenery on the surface perfectly. Its beauty is also coupled with the creamy white sand all around the place. It's contrary to the blue color of the water. This location is also very much popular as a setting for a pre-wedding photoshoot and local tourism or as a dating place for the young people there. The only problem is….
The weather of this place is extremely unpredictable. If you are unlucky, on the surface of the lake, morning mist and fogs during the afternoon often showed up. This place is also known for its freezing temperature and howling wind all the time. Its beauty is enchanting and deadly at the same time. There are lots of cases reported when people were drowning or having hypothermia because they are not strong enough to fight the extreme temperature of this place when they try to swim in the lake.
Apart from all of these, the scenery at Mirror Blue Lake is alluring and mesmerizingly beautiful. This lake is also officially listed as a nature conservation site at the World Heritage that is strictly protected by Levy Clan.
Cristan is chatting with Lucas from Vivaldi Co. discussing some technical issues and details about the photoshoot at Mirror Blue Lake when a tall, well-dressed youth approached them both and introduced himself in a friendly manner.
"Good afternoon, gentlemen. My name is Bryan Tanata. I am in charge of all photoshoots for Vivaldi Co. for their commercial products and advertising…"
After three of them shaking hands formally and having small talks, Cristan discussed several things with Bryan including the details and preparations on the spot and how many personnel would be brought during the whole scene. Moreover, Cristan also asked for further details about the safety of the location and how long the duration of working hours would be done due to the extreme weather.
Bryan and Lucas answering each of his questions in great detail without missing any information that could lead to a fatal accident on the scene. After Cristan heard and was satisfied with their answers from the two of them, Cristan finally agreed to go with them together to the location 3 days from today.
Cristan also assigned 4 bodyguards to watch and keep Jojo, Vika, and Arissa safe from all dangers that might happen during the photoshoots.
Without his knowing, Della secretly eavesdropped and observed the whole conversation of the three of them secretly. As soon as Cristan and Lucas left and only Bryan is in the room and busy looking at Snow's portfolio, Della tiptoed and walked in quietly and greeted him friendly.
"Hi, are you the one who will be in charge of Vivaldi Co. photoshoot?"
Bryan raised his head. Bemused with the appearance of a chubby-faced girl in front of him.
"Yes, indeed I am. My name is Bryan by the way. Nice to meet you…"
"And you are…?"
"Nice to meet you, Bryan. Let me introduce myself…"
Della introduced herself formally and shook his hand in a friendly manner.
"My name is Della from Fashion Blast and our office had provided special accommodation for you while you are here."
Then, Della gave him a key pass from Geneva Hotel. The hotel itself is one of the most luxurious hotels in Sierra City.
Bryan whistled happily when he got it. Wow, Fashion Blast is so generous with him! He feels so lucky today! Maybe next time, he should apply to this company… hehe…
"Ok, thank you so much. In that case, I'll be going now…." Bryan replied to her hastily and went to enjoy his "free jackpot" immediately.
"Yes, Brian. It's an honor for us to cooperate with you.." Della smiled at him sweetly while she blurted it and bowing her head in respectfully. Once Bryan turned around, a sly grin appeared on her face as she stared while he's leaving and he walked out of the room.
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Some notes about Indonesian ghost:
A pocong, also known as shroud ghost or hantu guling, is an Indonesian ghost that is said to be the soul of a dead person trapped in its shroud.[1] Known in Indonesia as kain kafan, the shroud is the prescribed length of cloth used in Muslim burials to wrap the body of the dead person. The dead body is covered in white fabric tied over the head, under the feet, and on the neck.[2]
According to traditional beliefs, the soul of a dead person will stay on the Earth for 40 days after the death. If the ties over the shroud are not released after 40 days, the body is said to jump out from the grave to warn people that the soul needs to be released. After the ties are released, the soul will leave the Earth forever after.
The Kuntilanak (Indonesian spelling), also called Pontianak (Malay spelling), is a mythological creature in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. The Kuntilanak usually takes the form of a pregnant woman who is unable to give birth to a child. Alternatively, it is often described as a vampiric, vengeful female spirit.
(All thanks to Wikipedia)