"Hello baby" she said from the other side.
"I'm fine my love" Martin replied.
"Are you still with Anne and how was the audition" she asked.
"That's not important now but you need to talk to your friend" he said to her while I just put my hands on my cheeks staring at him report me to my best friend.
"What's up with Annie" she said and I could sense the worry in her voice.
"Your dearest Annie is throwing away the goose that lays the golden egg out on the streets" he said sounding so dramatic.
"I don't get" she said sounding confused.
"Well apparently, your friend here met with Anthony and...."
"Wait! Which Anthony?"
"Anthony Williams and before you scream, let me finish". He said. "Anthony wants to meet her but she's refusing to go see him so that's why I called you so you can convince your dear friend" he said finally. There was a long silence from her side and I could tell what was going to happen next. She suddenly screamed and it gave Martin quite a fright.
"Please let me come with you" she said excitedly.
"I'm not going" I said unbothered.
"Martin, when does Anthony baby want to meet her" she asked.
"Next tomorrow by 10" he replied.
"Ok got it, I'll handle the rest" she said and hung up.
"I trust she'll handle you" he said really convinced. These guys could be impossible sometimes. If Emily said she was going to take care of things, she really was. But I honestly do not want to go anywhere.
I got home in the late afternoon and had a long bath. I decided to binge watch a series I had seen countless times. I made popcorn, ordered a bucket of chicken and pizza and I got chips and chocolate flavoured snacks and I also got a gigantic can of cola that I would probably run out before I finished the series which was by the way 13 episodes long. So I should be able to finish it in a few hours. I got my glasses because, well I was short sighted and I needed to see the subtitles properly. Uncle Dran came back from wherever he went and sat on the couch with me snacking on my babies I wanted to use to finish the series.
"Go get your own" I said smacking his hand causing him to drop the slice of pizza he had picked up.
"C'mon dear, don't be stingy" he said pouting while I looked away and adjusted my glasses. He picked up the slice again and I didn't stop him this time.
"You're watching this Thailand series again? This is like the hundredth time already".
"If you don't want to watch just leave" i said unbothered.
"Hey I didn't say I wasn't going to watch it. So when are they going to talk about Punn's potential cause he's my favorite character" he said smiling.
"Episode 5" I replied immediately.
"And this is episode what?"
"Episode 2" i replied.
"Ahhh! It's too farrrr" he whined.
"Just leave, you're disturbing me and I can't concentrate if you keep talking to much". I said getting irritated. I didn't like being disturbed when watching a series especially if it was with subtitles. I needed to concentrate to get every conversation and every facial expressions.
"Ok dear, I'll get out of your hair" he said as he picked up two slices of pizza before going upstairs. Finally some peace and quiet. Again, I probably spoke too soon as the doorbell began ringing like crazy. I paused the series and went to check who was at the door.
"Shit!". It was Emily. She kept on ringing the doorbell until I finally opened.
"God! My legs are getting numb from standing in front of your door all day" she said as she walked right in as if she owned the place.
"Don't be so dramatic" I said while I walked behind her.
"Oh, you're watching The Gifted. What episode is this?"
"Episode 2" I replied while she sat down and started munching on my snacks.
"Are you going to finish the whole thing".
"Yea. I have nothing to do tomorrow so I might as well just binge the whole thing and maybe watch something else".
"Oh ok, so we are going to be glued to the TV all night right?".
"Yea. Wait a sec, what do you mean WE?" I asked facing her.
"I mean WE like Annie and Emily who are best friends who are going to spend two days together" she said smiling. "Oh, my things are in the car so we'll go get them later".
"Don't you have a job to get back to or something". I said frustrated.
"It's a cosmetic shop and it will thrive without me there, my girls are quite competent, and besides the job I have with you is more important y'know" she said in that annoyingly proud tune.
"I know why you're here and I'm not changing my mind".
"Shh! Less talking Ohm is about to use his powers on his friend and you know I love this scene" she said facing the screen. I didn't even feel like watching anymore. I got up and headed to my room and Emily followed behind me.
"I'm not running away y'know" I said frustrated.
"Just making sure" she said smirking. She literally was glued to me the whole day.
The next day, I woke up early to make breakfast.
"Good morning" Uncle Dran said when he walked into the kitchen.
"Morning" I replied. He went over to get an apple which was his routine every morning. He came over to take a look at what I was preparing.
"That's alot of eggs dear" he said looking at me.
"I think it's just right"
"Good morning Uncle Dran" Emily said cheerfully as she walked into the kitchen.
"When did you come" he said looking lost.
"Oh! I spent the night. Sorry for not informing you" she said with pleading eyes.
"That's ok. So that's why there are way too much sausages and eggs right" he said facing me while I gave a faint smile. I served breakfast and these two wolves devoured it like they hadn't seen food to eat for weeks. Emily helped out with the dishes and informed Uncle Dran that she'd spend another day with us. Then she got back to sticking to me. She occasionally got calls from Martin as I was avoiding his calls so he communicated through her. She basically followed me everywhere. It's not like I actually went out but I just did a little shopping to restock the house.
It was finally the D-Day and Emily freaking woke me up by 5am. I was super pissed that I kicked her outta the bed when I saw the time.
"Go away" I said angrily.
"C'mon babe, you need to get ready, you don't know what's gonna happen".
"Yea I don't and that's why I'm not going. He could want to assassinate me for God's sake".
"Jeez girl, don't be so dramatic" she said hitting me hard on my thighs. "Look on the bright side, what if he actually saw you had raw talent and want to invest in you and if that happens you can probably get into his inner circle and get me lots of information about the boys and close pictures too and maybe..."
"So you want me to become an actual stalker" I said lazily.
"No no no no, you're getting it all wrong dear. If you get in his inner circle then you can get to meet your dear Scott one on one and maybe get him to fall in love with you". She said cunningly. As soon as I heard the name Scott, I got up right away and dashed to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and had my bath and Emily did the same. I selected some clothes and put it on the bed so I'll change into them when I was done drying my hair.
"What are these?" She asked.
"What are what?" I asked confused.
"These" she said pointing at the clothes on the bed.
"Clothes, why?"
"You're definitely not wearing these, you need to look decent" she whined.
"These are pretty decent if you ask me".
"Erm no. Bagy jeans and shirts are what you wear when you're gonna go hang out with me not when you're going to fulfil your divine destiny" she said dramatically as usual.
"Ok miss dramatic, but I have no destiny fulfilling clothes to wear. You know how my wardrobe is so.."
"I know and that's why you have me. I've got you girl cause I'm gonna make you shine" she said not looking at me but out into space as if picturing something in her head. "I told you I had things in the car so let's go get them. You didn't even remind me" she sighed.
"You were the one who was lazy to get your own stuffs that's why you have been wearing my clothes" I shot back.
"Calm down and let's stop pointing fingers let's just go get the things". She said finally as I followed her downstairs to the parking lot. It was already 6:05am, and it wasn't exactly bright outside. We got to the car and I found that this crazy girl had actually brought a lot.
"Jeez, are you selling clothes now" i exclaimed when I saw all she had brought.
"Selling clothes my ass. These are what we are gonna choose from". She said proudly. We got the things inside the house after going back and forth twice with our arms full. She even brought her makeup box. We went to make breakfast as Uncle Dran would wake up soon. We had ours and went back to the room to choose outfits for the both of us. I don't really know why she was also selecting clothes for herself but she did anyways. It was a long hour of selection until we finally decided that I'll go with a peach floral skirt and a white crop top. I liked the colour combination but Emily originally wanted me to go with a skimpy red gown. We decided on the heels and she styled my hair and did my makeup. She was a skin therapist who sold beauty products and also a popular makeup artist. Her page on IG actually had more engagement than mine because she was really good if not one of the best in X city. We were all ready and we decided to be on our way. It was already 9:47am by the time we were done.
"Jeez, we're going to be late" she said out loud.
We actually got to the company twenty minutes late. It took about twenty five minutes to get there by road on full speed. I rushed in and went straight to the reception table. I showed her the card Anthony had given me and she directed me to the top floor. I met a guy who happened to be his personal assistant and he led me to a waiting room. Apperently, he had just gone for a meeting and it might take a while. I called Emily and updated her. I waited for about fifteen minutes before his secretary came in and asked if I wanted anything. I asked for just a glass of water which I was given. I tried my best to maintain a lady like posture but I was getting really tired of waiting. I decided to do something before he arrives. I have been waiting for more than forty minutes now and I didn't know when he was going to come. I brought out my phone and put on my earpod and I started watching the movie Grown-ups to get a little laugh and distract me from the fact that I was tired. I decided to make myself more comfortable as I rested on the couch lazily. I was only five minutes into the movie when Anthony walked in.