"Hello"
In the middle of song, the kid beamed and greeted when Veda turned back to head to backstage. It stunned the people entirely. The models were confused since there was not any part included in the plan. Spectators believed it was a surprise attack on the other side.
Meanwhile, Veda had no clue how to act in this unexpected situation. Should she ignore? No, that's rude. She should drop this 'I am going to murder you' face expression. "Hi" Veda whispered quietly as her hand rose. Only to pat the cheek of the boy gently when she passed by.
A tiny beam displayed across her face. They two had unanticipated sweet moment which was captured by every single camera. Shaking the whole crowd. Some clapped out of the blue while the other models went eyes widened due to shock. But they maintained the cold faces.
To keep it professional as their jobs for this fashion show. Like that, the young woman walked back to offstage effortlessly. She would be lying if she said her heart was not pounding from anxiety at the moment. What would be the reaction of the show coordinators?
An irritated expression?
Were they going to scold the fuck out of her for messing up the entire plan of the show? In fright, Veda sucked the air to inhale deep breath as sign of being anxious. "You did well, Miss Veda Ambrose!" "That was unexpected golden moment to witness you handling it, Miss Veda!"
Yet, unlike how she expected, all the designers and show coordinators applauded once the young woman went to backstage. Completely stunning Veda. They praised her?! "Didn't I ruin the original plot though?" She frowned slightly with hint of puzzlement held in gaze.
Stylists dragged her at same time. Getting the makeup off while some undressed her. Instructor of the young woman stood by the side. "Of course not! Celeste Baron actually increased the views of the show. This glorious interaction is going to break the internet for sure!"
Joy wandered around in the atmosphere. Somehow annoying the young woman. Why was it that these people cared about the fame only? They did not acknowledge even if it was not a part of the plan. "Ah, I see" Veda flashed a fake beam and quieted down.
She dived into ocean of thoughts.
Letting four people handled her for next walk. Well, what did she have to say anyway? In the end, she also was the person who was chasing after fame and wealth. She was no different from these people. In this case, she had no right to judge these people as if she was pure.
Because she was same as them. "Everything is done, Miss Veda. You have five minutes to wait for the show to recommence" Show coordinator came to remind in view of the fact that four stylists managed to get Veda ready in a few minutes like some sort of flash.
As always, the supermodel had to satisfy the surrounding with great qualities. "Got it" A smile displayed across Veda's face while Aria sat at the corner with her annoyed gaze over the situation. Although, she was manager of her best friend, she was forbidden from stepping in.
At last, Aria had no other option but to settle down away from the chaotic people running back and forth at backstage. "Hmm, why can I smell vexation from here? Are you exasperated, Miss?" With a slight frown, Veda questioned as she stepped near to her best friend.
Standing in front of Aria with beam.
"I have murdered them countless times on my mind for real, Veda. Quit joking around if you don't want to enter the list of people I have killed on my mind" Rolling her eyes, Aria cautioned. Only to make Veda chuckled out loud in entertainment. "This is so boring" Aria mumbled.
"Why don't you just try to stalk your favorite celebrities on social media since you have time?" Veda stated as sarcasm. Having fun at annoying her best friend. "Shut up" Aria frowned. "Oh wait for a moment" All of sudden, Veda excused herself and left. Leaving Aria in perplexity.
With a frown displayed, Aria's eyes followed after the young woman. Only to witness Veda directing near to the kid who was sitting alone at the corner in deep silence. "Hello" In a thrilled tone, Veda voiced from the side to attract the boy's attention. It was when he lifted his head.
Making the eye contact with the young woman. "Oh! You are that cursing lady from candy shop!" With his finger pointing at Veda, Celeste raised the tone. Expressing delight without realizing himself even. The way the boy addressed her stunned the young woman wholly.
But then she laughed out loud.
"I am Veda Ambrose, kid. Not that cursing lady from candy shop" Veda corrected at last. "Ah, noted!" The boy responded with a grin. "So what are you doing at this corner all alone by yourself?" Bending down to reach the eyes level of kid, Veda queried though she knew answer.
Everyone must have ignored this boy since he was a model or some. Veda had been through that kind of horrible situation a lot. She got how it felt like to be treated as a bothersome person who was getting in the way while others were busy rushing back and forth.
"I am trying to help them by sitting here. They told me to keep silent for everyone also" Celeste disclosed as his sea blue eyes sparkled. His blonde hair was styled really well and yet the gloomy expression did not match it at all. Overall, he looked frightened over the situation.
As expected, they all ignored this poor kid. "These people.." Rage flowed through Veda's blood once she heard the words of the boy. His tone was shaking if you listened carefully. The way he settled down on the chair with his hands clasping revealed how he was terrified.
"What is going on here?"
Out of the blue, Aria queried. She was worried something was wrong and caught up with her best friend instantly. Veda straightened her back and fixed the posture. Then she leaned back with one hand covering her mouth. "They all told him to shut up and sit alone here"
In a low tone, the young woman reported quietly. Completely stunning her best friend. "What? How could they treat a child like this?" Brows commenced to pull together upon Aria's face. Both the best friends were displeased. Not liking the idea of witnessing this.
This was terribly infelicitous! "They treated you improperly, kid" Aria got straight to the point, which made Veda jostled her. "Ugh! What?!" Due to unexpected attack from the young woman, Aria scowled to express confusion. "Don't tell kid stuffs like that! He is a kid!"
Veda pointed out. "The fuck? Aren't you aware of nowadays kids? They all know everything, man. You can stop pretending to be a good elder" Aria rolled her eyes. Only to hush down the young woman. "Quit acting like uneducated bitch. We are in front of the kid around six"
The young woman retorted.
However, Celeste Baron interrupted. "Actually, I am seven years old. Not six. Also I know they all are being a bitch. You do not have to restrain yourself from cursing, Miss Veda Ambrose" He stated with tiny beam across his face. It was when the two best friends quieted down.
They glanced at each other. Both of them were making sure if they were the only ones who witnessed this or not. "Well..." Veda awkwardly smiled and clasped her hands. "Would you like to have some mint candies?" she questioned. Her brows rose as signal for Aria to get candies out.
"Is it grape flavored one?" Celeste raised his right brow with a pout of curiosity. Making Veda's lips curved up into a grin. "Yes. Are you in?" She wiggled her brows. Earning a firm nod back from the boy as response. It showed how he was top one fan of grape flavored mint candies.
"Here" Aria handed the candies which she kept in the emergency bag for Veda. "Am I allowed to accept this?" Once again, Celeste made sure as if he was afraid the two young women might take advantage of this. "Of course!" Veda grinned. And so the boy beamed.
He received the candies.
Promptly, he opened the packet. Right away putting inside his mouth to express the excitement. Just by tasting the flavor, his sea blue eyes glinted. "What is this brand, Miss?" Sucking the flavor, Celeste asked when he noticed how the package had no name written upon.
"It is nameless actually. This aunty right here is the one who made them. Her family makes quite a lot of snacks" Veda introduced while Aria waved her hand with wide grin. It was the moment Celeste's fell into silence. "Can I get some more? I will get money for the cost!"
He requested. Only to make the two young women chuckled. "Of course you can!" Aria replied. "Miss Veda Ambrose! The show is going to recommence in ten seconds! Please come here quickly!" The show coordinator yelled out loud to get through the chaotic crowd.
"Coming!" Veda voiced. "Bye, kid. Let's meet after this show!" She winked before running near to the entrance to stage. Leaving Aria with Celeste Baron behind. "She is so pretty and adorable" The boy stated quietly. "I will give you more, kid. Come with me" Aria offered.
Handing hand out for him to grab.
"Thank you!"
And the boy expressed gratitude.
Holding the hand of Aria tightly.