Lora Anne's pov.
It's been chaotic since the announcement. Social media has been on fire since Anthony's little show during his launch. I must admit, he's a pretty good actor and his acting almost convinced me if I wasn't aware that he was acting in the first place. He talked about his love like it was genuine. So, since the cat was out of the bag, we went full power with our plan. I did a live again in my room where I talked about my relationship with Anthony. I talked about how I wanted things to be kept secret as I didn't want to receive hate comments or anything. I told them our already fabricated background story and also how I didn't want the relationship in the first place. Anthony joined the live and we answered questions together. He backed up my story saying he was the one who came after me first and didn't give up until I accepted to be with him. He talked about how he's loved me and will continue to love me and he warned people against spreading hate against me. I still saw comments about how I seduced Anthony and was scheming to secretly marry him and hijack all his family resources. Luckily, there were people now who defended me as they saw how pure how circus of a relationship was. All in all, it was quite a success.
Finally, the shooting of Vicious came to an end and all the production crew were really excited because it was one heck of a drama to film. It was a drama with a simple plot, but it had alot of complicated scenes. The female lead also had alot of stunt scenes, although she used a body double, it was still difficult scenes to shoot. My most difficult scene, was when my character commited suicide after all her plans were ruined and she lost everything. She fell off from a bridge and drowned. I actually had to jump off a high bridge and although I didn't drown, I did catch a cold because the water was freezing.
The production team decided to have a little party to celebrate the wrap of the shooting and anticipation of the movie release. All cast and crew were invited including myself. I also had enough time to hang with Emily as I didn't have much work now. Anthony had also been really busy but we meet up once in a while and we never forget to show our affection in public. My worth as a star has also incredibly increased and I can see my ads everywhere within this few months, and I've also become one of the most desirable ladies in the city. I often see tweets about how hot I was or how great my skin was all thanks to Emily my trusty skin therapist.
It was the evening of the party our production crew had organised and it was going to be held in one of the Wilson's family hotels in town. Emily was out of town for work so I video called her to help me pick a dress. It was a simple party but I was sure the others were definitely going to be on killer outfits and I can not be any less. We selected a white dress and a peach Cleo lace up heels. The party was scheduled for 7pm but I was sure no one would arrive early. I got there two hours late with Gwen because I didn't want to be a party starter. The director made a toast and thanked the whole crew and cast for their efforts and talked about how he hoped the movie will be a big success. After his speech, we drank and partied together. For me, it was the fact that Lilian and Samantha were acting all chummy to me even though I just heard them gossip about me in the restroom. Since everyone wants to be fake, I can be fake as well. I decided to let myself loose and party all night. I wasn't going to be driving home anyway as I didn't have a car, and even if I did, I was at a hotel so I could just get a room. I already asked Gwen to prepare a room for me before hand. The wine served here was really good and I was beginning to feel tipsy. I could still drink more in this state though. I took a picture and posted on my IG story and sent pictures to Emily and Anthony. Wait, why did I subconsciously just send him pictures, I only do that with Emily. It doesn't matter, he probably won't even look at them. "It's all fake" I kept muttering to myself until Gwen held on to me and asked me what I was saying and if I was ok. I assured her I was fine and decided to head to my room before I could no longer walk. I got the keycard from Gwen and when she asked to accompany me, I rejected so at least she could enjoy the party and not miss out on anything just because she's looking out for me, besides I can still find my way to my room myself.
I walked to the receptionist and asked which floor my room was on, she directed me and asked if I needed help going up as I looked wasted. I wasn't really sure what I said back to her but I'm pretty sure I said I was fine on my own. I staggered towards the elevator and got on but a man was already on, so I just greeted and rested my head on the side. My room was on the sixth floor so I probably would be there in a giffy.
"Hey, are you ok" the man asked politely.
"Oh yes I'm ok" I replied with a forced smile.
"I can help you to your room if you don't mind. I don't think you'd be able to walk on your own'' he said kindly.
"Don't worry I can manage" I said looking back at him then slowly looking forward again. I know he's only trying to be nice but I actually got to the elevator on my own so what makes him think I can't get to my room on my own as well. Finally, I got to the sixth floor and I walked out wobbly. I looked around at the room numbers looking for my own room but the numbers were dancing around. Is it 223 or 233. Jeez, my head was spinning and I held a wall to relax before I'll look at it again. Suddenly, someone grabbed my waist from behind.
"I said I'll help you to your room but you insisted on going by yourself. Look now, you are lost" the elevator man said whispering into my ears.
"What the hell is wrong with you. I don't need your help so please let me go" I said trying to pull myself from his grip but he turned me to face him and gripped tighter.
"What in God's name is wrong with you" I screamed.
"Relax, let me take care of you tonight" he said and started pulling me with him.
"Let go of me you psycho" I said as I tried to pull myself away from his grip but I wasn't strong enough or I was probably too wasted to fight back. He opened his room with his keycard and tried to pull me inside but I was going to use my last strength to fight. Who forces random girls you meet in an elevator into your room, only psychos would do such a thing. He was probably a serial killer but I wasn't ready to find out which of these things he was as I was not going to go into that room. I was kicking and screaming hard while holding on to the door frame, while he pulled my hair harshly and even ripped one hand of my dress, he was still trying to pull me inside quickly, probably before someone shows up. Suddenly, someone came over probably because of the noise I was making.
"What's going on here" the man asked. I was too weak to even say anything and I was out of breath.
"Nothing much, it's just my wife and I are having a little misunderstanding and I'm trying to settle things with her" the psychopath said with a disgusting smile on his face.
"Please help me" I said almost breathless and I looked up at the stranger. "Scott!!" I exclaimed and he was equally shocked as well. He quickly held on to my other arm immediately.
"What are you doing. I already said it's a family problem so why are you getting involved" the elevator freak said sounding pissed.
"Family problem? Why didn't I know my girlfriend was married'' Scott said in an intimidating tune. "Get your hands off of her if you still want to keep them". The man let go immediately and just stood there stunned.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know she was with someone. Please don't report me" he begged.
"Men like you should have never existed. Aren't you an illegitimate son of the Bratson family. I have heard of your misbehaviour but never once experienced it, today I saw it with my own eyes and it was with one of mine. Excuse yourself from my hotel before I call security to carry you out" Scott said intimidatingly.
"I'm sorry I'll leave now. Please don't tell my father about this. I'm so sorry" he said as he left immediately. I was still there shocked and with a strong headache.
"Are you ok" Scott said to me calmly.
"Are you real" was all I could say. Of course I was shocked that I was being attacked by a psychopath, but I was more shocked that Scott was right here. He really was a knight in shining armour that would always come to my rescue.
"You must still be shocked, don't worry I'll take you to your room" he said calmly before helping me up and taking me to my room. He placed me on the bed and said I rest a bit, but he'd ask someone to come help me change later. I just stared at him speechless as I didn't know what to say.
"Why are you looking at me like that" he asked with a light smile.
"This is the second time you've helped me".
"We should really stop meeting in this kind of situations" he said smiling.
"You really are a good person" I said smiling lightly.
"Really? You really think I'm a good person?" He asked raising a brow.
"Yes I think so".
"I don't think I'm that good of a person" he said in a low tune.
"Yes you are. You always help people and that is why I like you" I suddenly screamed.
"You like me?" He asked.
"Yes... no.. not like I don't like you, I do like you but not like like like in the love kinda way but like like as a person. I like you as a person" I stuttered.
"Go to sleep now" He patted my head and smiled lightly and was about to leave but I held his hand. I didn't know if I was still drunk or I was being stupid, but I asked anyway.
"Am I not allowed to like you" I said slowly and he just stared at me before he smiled lightly.
"Go to sleep now Anne".