''Heading to the bar again aren't we?'' Lyla declared while i walked to her car since i still haven't found mine ''yeah your giving me a lift i need to find my car not to drink i probably shouldn't since Mrs Helmsman chose me to accompany him to the Across the Globe event'' i gloat trying to make her feel bad ''was that excitement i hear in your voice?'' Here we go again ''no i'm just pretending to be interesting in it''
''So what you gonna wear?''
''A baggy sweatpants and hoodie'' i said resting my hand on the back of her car watching her expression change she looked as if she just witnessed a murder. You ok Lyla ?
''You're kidding right? Yeah you're kidding'' she said glancing at me
''No i'm not i'm really not kiddi-'' i admitted before being cut off by Lyla slamming the door of her car and holding what looked like a black dress in her hand. Did she have a closet in there? I've always wondered why she always changes so quickly, now I know.
''A little short for your taste but it will do'' she said glancing at me then back at the dress
Was she crazy ? I would never wear that ! Maybe I should have just turned down Mr Helmsman, told him the truth then got fired. It was certainly better than wearing a dress and to make things even worse Lyla is smaller than me so it wouldn't really fit my comfort . There was no way in hell I was wearing that.
''OK you can wear-''
''No''
''It fits anybod-''
''No''
''Oh come on Valentina this is Across the Globe every successful person is gonna be there! If Shakespeare was alive he would be too rest in tranquillity my friend'' Lyla said drawing a cross on her forehead with her fingers.This is fucking mild.
'''Ok fine but i'm not wearing that''
We spent the rest of the night driving around in circles to the bar I recall visiting last night looking for my car. Found it parked in one of the parking lots. I drove it to the mall before it closed to buy me a dress. By sunset the next day I fit myself into it along with a black ankle strap heels matching the colour of my dress. I tried pearl clips in my hair along with my mothers charm necklace. Apparently wearing jewelry is something fancy people do and I must say it's not my strong suit. Jake (Mr Helmsman) and I peregrinate the place while meeting and identifying some of the people there. The scent of money wrecked the room and in a haze i tried to step outside to escape it but Jake grabbed me by the arm saying ''isn't that Oprah?''
Oprah Winfery huh? Everyone supposed to know Oprah , she is one of the most successful independent black women in the world and a role model to most and for those who didn't know her that well they would probably just say she's a talk show host .
''Yeah that's Oprah alright'' I said glaring at the woman standing next to James Corden .
''Omg i'm going to say hi'' he beamed dashing off towards them. It was weird seeing my boss simping over someone but I guess it couldn't be helped. It's freaking Oprah!
I took a Trifle off a waiter tray nearby before turning around bumping into someone almost having it spilled all over me .
''I'm sorry'' I heard a familiar voice apologize and I set my gaze up to see the person i woke up next to that morning MIquel Chavez was it? I have to say he is sonsy.
''You'' i started
''Me? What are you doing here?''
Oh right he's that famous actor of course he would be here.
''To be frank i don't know'' i tossed at him taking a spoonful of my Trifle. "So did you find your car?''
''Yeah i left it in the parking lot at that bar''
''First place i would look'' he replied before a red head walked over to where we were standing ''Babe introduce me to your friend''
Babe?
''Oh right this is….what was your name again?'' Miquel turned back towards me and ask
I know this bitch didn't just forget my name. ''It doesn't matter i'm not planning on staying here any longer anyway'' and with that i turned away making my way to the exit.
I wasn't going to leave, it's not that I didn't Want to, I had to stay and meet people that can make a donation to our enterprise . That was the whole point of being here.
''This s*** is BS !'' I heard a voice Mumble behind me and I turned to see Kevin Hart .
''Hey, you're that actor from Central intelligence!' i stated and he turned to look at me ''Also a comedian for your information but it's great you fuck with that you show'' he said
''So what you doing out here instead of inside'' i asked
'' Dwayne freaking Johnson ruined my night''
'' The Rock? How?''
'' He's all up in there talking about how he is the star of the movie and about how short I am''
''It's true compare to him you are really short''
''Niger I'm 5'2'' he beamed '' but whatever about me why aren't you in there?''
'' let's just say socializing isn't my thing''
'' I see who are you anyway?''
'' I'm Valentina Muriel''
''no way your the indite of the novel everything in flames I'm curious what inspired you the write such a story?''
So here's the thing about my novel Everything in flames. It isn't just some made-up story, it tells the story of a girl and her fucked up life. Let me rephrase that it tells the story about my life like I said they have to know the reason.
''Why? No! It's just a story I'm-unless you think it's more than just a fictional story. Maybe it's too dire? I'll hate you if you think that Kevin Hart hates my book that's the worst i-no! That's a shame ! he discommend it !How horrible I have to reconsider my career now! I beamed ''What ever will i do!''
''Were you being sarcastic?It's hard to tell now'' he responded and I rolled my eyes.
"What will Emiko have to say about this!'' I heard a voice behind me yelling and I turned around to see Dwayne Johnson standing at the door with a cellphone in his hand.
''Don't you dare call her! I wasn't doing anything!'' yelled Kevin rushing up the steps towards Dwyane
''Let's hear her opinion on the matter''
''Give me that! You are as dumb as a rock! There was nothing going on and besides if their were that would make you a snitch you wanna be a snitch!?"'
''At least i'll be a Tall snitch and not as short as Jyoti Amege!''
''I'm 5'2 ! and at least she's rich!'' Kevin agured behind Dwayne before disappearing when they went through the door. Well, aren't they crazy? I looked up at the dark sky for the first time in the night to see the bright stars and I wondered how long stars live? How do they die? Is there a star that hates me? Is there a star that hates it there? And I think one twinkle at me . Which was impossible because everyone knows Stars don't twinkle or so they say .
''Radiant aren't they?'' a familiar voice said and I immediately recognized Miquel was it?
''Eh?'' I inquired,taking my eyes off the stars and towards him making his way over to me.
''The stars they look radiant tonight''
''They always do''
''Touch'e''
''So where's the red head you cheated on with me?''
I was many things but the one thing I hated about this world was Cheaters! And he made me one of them.
''Christine?.....wait don't you know her she's almost as famous as me she's all over the internet''
''The internet really isn't my thing so i wouldn't know''
''Well she's my Girlfriend that cheated on me'' he admitted
''Care to elaborate on why you're still with her?"
''Well my agent claims it will fuck with my image an image i need to keep up for the public''
''Straight bozo!"' i yelled
''I know i know''
''Your stupidity is above the roof dude''
''Your such a malapert person''
''I get that alot but I'm an honest malapert person'' I said, glancing back up at the stars.
''Do you think the stars ever felt jealous of the moon?'' he asked
''Why would they after all the moon isn't a star'' i replied
''Yet it shines the brightest''
''I guess you're right''
''How does it feel?"'
''What?''
''To not have a care in the world?''
''Lonely'' I replied, gaining a look from him that scared me. I guessed at that moment he realized I was frail.
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