I woke up really late. It was already 9am by the time I got out of bed. Uncle Dran didn't bother to wake me up and he probably fixed something for himself before going out. I took a nice bath and went over to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for myself cause I was starving. I had switched off my phone because I knew that before day break it would be vibrating with notifications and calls. After breakfast, I was sure I had enough strength now so I switched on my phone and as expected, the notifications came rolling in. I went online to see what's up and Richmond plan was actually a success. Fans really did have eagle eyes. They had noticed Anthony's like and unlike on my post, and the blur image of me in Richmond's post. They were even alot of speculations and theories about the whole situation. I must admit, it was fun to watch people try to find out about the truth by creating theories but drift farther and farther away from the actual truth. More people were curious about me now and my followers were increasing by the second same way my haters increased equally. The official casting list for Vicious was also realeased this morning and the whole internet was on fire when it was officially confirmed that I would be playing the role of Veronica. It was really surprising for people, how an unknown actress that the only notable role she had played was the role of a ghost, could get second lead in a big time production such as Vicious.
I had gotten a call from Wayne entertainment that I should come over to finalize the contract of me being a signed actress with the company. I already told Martin and he came over to pick me up. We arrived at about 1pm and we made our way to the conference room. Richmond had previously given me the contact of their contract manager and she had been pre-informed about me. We went over and met her, she didn't seem to like me much by the look she gave. She asked me to read all the contents of the contract and if I was satisfied, I can go ahead and sign. Martin read it first and confirmed that nothing was shady in it and gave his concent that I could sign. I had informed Richmond before hand that I wouldn't need a new manager as Martin would act as my manager so he had made arrangements for that as well.
Later that evening, Anthony picked me up and we had another pretend dinner to get more sugar for our ship. I felt our ship already had enough sugar because of the previous stuffs we already did online but Anthony wanted to do more so we would seem like real lovers and actually fool his mother who didn't seem to believe our little made believe romance.
Martin had called that we had suddenly gotten alot of bookings and endorsement deals. For five days straight, the calls kept rolling in. The shooting for Vicious would start in a few weeks and Richmond had advised we officially announce our fake relationship in the middle of the whole thing, so we were still not going to officially announce it for now. The shooting was estimated to last for two and half months, so we would officially go public on the third week of shooting. I also finally moved to the house Anthony had gotten for me. So I would be right to say that everything was going pretty well. I had saved alot previously, so adding the money I got from Anthony, I was having around 9million. I needed just 3million to finally get back mother's house. I had saved alot all these years just for it and soon if I work hard enough, I'll acquire it.
Emily called that we go hang out today. It has been awhile since we actually hanged out as I've been busy these past fews days. Since I was free today we decided to spend the day together. I was paying obviously because our dear Emily claimed that since I had hit gold, I should spend part of it on her. There was this new restaurant that had just opened so we went to go check it out. After that we went shopping where we bought all sort of ridiculous things that we didn't even need. Emily said she wanted to go to an amusement park since it's been a long time we had gone on rides. I didn't see anything wrong with it so I concented. We tried out most of the rides before we headed to the mall. We got ice cream and went over to the arcade. They had gotten new games and I wanted to try them all. A comic Con was also being held in the mall so we went to check it out as well. I bought some merch and also came across some limited edition comics which I purchased. We went from store to store checking things out and buying what we particularly liked. It was not tiring at all because it was fun running around the whole place with your best friend. In all of these places we went, some people seemed to have recognized me and even politely requested for pictures which I gladly accepted. I had also posted on my IG story what I've been up to, since Richmond had advised that I be more active and post more. I haven't really spoken to Anthony as he was out of town for business, and I couldn't randomly call Richmond because we were not so close. I had only been introduced to him recently and he's only polite to me because of Anthony, and Scott on the other hand didn't even spare me a glance the last time I was at their play house, but I didn't want to think about that for now.
Emily insisted on spending the night at my place. So before we headed home after our day of fun, I decided to pay Uncle Dran a visit. It's been three days since I moved from his house so I wanted to see how he was doing and probably cook for him. It was around 5pm by the time we arrived at his house. He wasn't home but I had a spare key. We made dinner for him and cleaned up the place. We left a note to remind him to eat dinner and remember to eat breakfast before we left. It was already 9pm by the time we got to my apartment. We already ate when we made dinner for Uncle Dran so there was no need to make anything again after getting home. Emily went in to get a bath before me. After she was done, I went in to take a nice warm bath. When I was done, I dried my hair and got into my pajamas. Emily wasn't in the room so I went to look for her. She wasn't in the sitting room, kitchen or dining. So I went to the balcony and found her there with a bottle of wine and two glasses.
"What are you doing out here in the cold wind looking all dazed" I asked while I approached her.
"Just thinking" she said not looking at me but at the sky.
"What got you thinking so much with wine in your hands? Are you sad about something?" I asked worried.
"On the contrary. I'm actually happy" she said finally facing me and smiling.
I sat next to her and grabbed a glass while she filled it to the brim with wine. "Hey! You don't fill it up girl. You know this" I yelled.
"Quit yelling, it's late. Besides, who cares if it's filled up, only you and I can see it anyway" she said still smiling.
"You're in a pretty good mood aren't you".
"Yes I am, and it's because of you my dear" she said touching my nose.
"Me? What did I do" I asked.
"You are finally living your dream" she said. I smiled at her words. "We've known each other for how long now?" She continued.
"19 years" I replied downing my wine and filling it up again.
"See! That's practically our whole lives. I remember the first time we met, I was super scared of you because you looked so grumpy".
"And you looked so wimpy" I shot back.
"Yea, yea I was indeed wimpy. We were six years old then right. Your mom had just transferred you to our school and you didn't play with the other kids. You didn't talk to anyone except the teachers. I didn't like you very much and so did the other kids".
"Keep reminding me that I was hated as a kid" I said rolling my eyes.
"C'mon girl, you were not hated, it was more like envy. You just had this aura around you and everyone wanted to be close to you but were also afraid you'd dismiss us. I remember you used to have the latest clothes and accessories. You were always the first to get new toys. You were also the first person to stand up for me when I was being bullied because of how wimpy I looked. I was so grateful".
"And you never stopped clinging to me till this day" I said proudly.
"You could say that" she said raising a brow.
"I'm happy you clinged to me all this time. I don't know how I could have made it without you. After my mother died and the whole thing with my family, only Uncle Dran and you stood by me. I am most grateful to the both of you. If not for you both, I probably would be a mafia's little lover somewhere slaving myself and selling my body" I said dramatically.
"Sorry to burst your bubble but no mafia would want a lover like you".
"C'mon, I have the bad girl look. The type that mafia girls have" I said trying to look sexy.
"Please don't make that face, you're hurting my eyes" she said teasingly.
"You don't just see it because you are blind to my beauty".
"Yes I am, like the rest of the world. You're the only one who sees your beauty" she teased.
"Ouch, don't be so mean, I'm indeed a beauty" I said pouting.
"Yes, yes, you definitely are" she said patting my head. "But I'm grateful your hardships are finally over. You've got a house now that's in your name and you have been signed by the biggest entertainment company in the country. You even got a big role in a big movie and you have been called by various brands to rep their brands. The jackpot is you getting to be in the inner circle of the triple gang, like all this is a win for you and you deserve everything. If only your mom was here to see you succeed" she said with shining eyes.
"She is proud. I know it. I'm living her dream and I'm going to be famous just like she wanted" I said smiling trying to dismiss the tears that was threatening to fall any moment.
"Are you going to go home" she asked seriously.
"Which home?" I asked.
"To your dad" she said in a very low pitch.
I sighed before thinking for a while. "No, I'll just get the house from his wife and I'll cut all ties with them" I said looking at my drink before gulping it down.
"Do you think she's going to give it to you?"
"She had promised that if I get back the 8million with 4million as interest, she'll give me back the house".
"But that was years ago, do you think she'll honour her words". She asked concerned.
"Of course. She had given her words so she will honour it" I said to assure Emily even though I have been worried about this too.
"Ok if you say so" she said calmly.
"What's with this mood. We are going to drink till we are too drunk to remember our names" I said filling up our glasses and hoping to lift the mood.
"Look who's filling the glasses now" she teased.
We finished that bottle and opened a new one. We drank all night that we were too drunk to go back inside, so we slept out in the cold wind.
"I woke up with a strong headache and a sore back as I had slept on the cold floor. I saw Emily still sleeping beside me so I woke her up so she could go lie on the bed. I checked my phone and read my messages. One from Martin reminding me to prepare for shooting, and one from Uncle Dran thanking me for making dinner and another from Anthony, telling me that he'd be in town two days from now. I replied all the messages I could and left the unimportant ones for later. I made hangover soup before waking Emily up to come have some. Drinking seems enjoyable, but the headache that follows after is super annoying. We had our soup and had our bath. Martin came over to pick me up later since I had an appointment with one of the brands that had endorced me. Anthony came back the next day and he asked that I come see him at his place.
I wonder what he wants now, but I have to go because it says in the contract that whenever he needs me, I should be there faster than the wind. I'm sorry, I'm just exaggerating. Typical me.