Amany got up smoothly, but with a certain melancholy at having to leave Irina's side.
She wanted to be able to see Irina one more time, but the shame crept up again.
I feel that I will be bothered if I ask for her contact. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime.
She suspected that just as Emil and Bella had disappeared from the media, so would Irina.
So the chance of the two bumping into each other dropped drastically.
Is it really a unique opportunity?!
Well, Amany worked with it, it wasn't like she could just disappear, but it wasn't the same for Irina.
Irina definitely could.
So nothing stopped her from simply going back to her life before 'Unbreakable'.
Yes, take courage Amany! "Eh… Are you going to the party after the awards?"
Irina looked into Amany's beautiful eyes and every second she seemed to find the woman looking more and more like a pretty kitten.
She initially had no plans on staying for any parties, she had just promised that she would attend the awards... She had it in her mind that when she was finished she would simply go home.
Apparently it would not be so.
Well, plans could change, right?! "I haven't made up my mind about that yet."
Amany smiled shyly and declared. "Hope to see you there."
Well, that was one more sentence, let's meet there!
Well, plans really changed and now Irina couldn't wait for the awards to end. "Good, then maybe I'll stay for a while."
Amany's face lit up and she got really excited about it.
Can't wait for later.
"Right... See you..." Amany put her hand on one of her ears, they were calling her to the stage, the transmission would start and she should hurry.
Never mind, she was happy.
She grinned at Irina and waved her goodbye. "... Until later."
It's just a see you later, don't forget that.
Amany said good-bye and even looked back, still a little ecstatic for having talked to Irina. Her heart was beating like crazy, I actually got to talk to her!
Irina seeing all that felt excited too and even though she gently covered her face her smile only seemed to widen.
'Amany' this person seemed like anyone's ideal type of person and Irina thought it was her type of person.
The smile was easy, the conversation smooth, her heart had no fluctuations that irritated or frightened her.
It was like a soft and comfortable feeling.
Suddenly she felt like watching Amany closely, someone so brilliant deserved to be admired loyally.
ZDF987 who watched all this as a viewer felt funny.
All women seem to be interested in you lately.
ZDF987:*She seems to like you.*
Irina heard her Sending voice and immediately nodded, she really seemed to like her. "She is cute..."
To say the least, she was beautiful, sexy... Ahh... I think I like her too.
ZDF987:*I honestly thought you'd be more interested in Bella.*
She upon hearing the system's heartfelt statement felt a bit complicated.
Bella was attractive and beautiful, but how could she just ignore everything that happened in 'Unbreakable?'
She still had nightmares thinking about the things she'd done.
"I'm really attracted to her, but I can't look at her and feel comfortable… She's acting like we're close and like I didn't try to kill her… Well, even though I didn't really hurt her. I can't get rid of the feelings of those days, everything is still very much alive in my mind."
The Envoy heard that and decided to be quiet, he still remembered the day Irina learned that she would finally be arrested by the police in the story and cried for hours of relief.
That torment was finally over.
'Unbreakable' was a great martyrdom and made her suffer uncompensated.
surreal.
Irina realized that the Envoy would add nothing more to the matter and felt relieved about it.
For a brief moment she looked to the side and saw Bella chatting with some of the other people at the table and felt her heart skip a beat.
She really questioned why she felt so attracted to that woman.
Her chest got heavy, it made her tired, it was a big burden.
But she suddenly heard Amany's voice and it was as if her heart became light again.
Irina smiled and whispered to herself and the system. "Well, maybe I should learn to like other people..."
The Envoy couldn't help but feel surprised, are you really thinking of falling in love?!
Learning to love?!
Irina has always taken an unassuming stance on her love life, have plenty of options whenever you want, but if you finally plan on living a quiet life and settling down with someone... Well, you definitely have my blessings.
Everyone's thoughts were interrupted by Amany's beautiful voice that echoed through the place.
She smilingly focused her eyes on the camera and with all her charm she started the program.
"... We are here for the thirteenth edition of the Systems Plots Awards and I am Amany Alsvi the presenter of the night... Today we will have the best that happened this year and some categories like Best Plot, Best Heroine, Hero and Villain are just a few highlights of the night..."
Amany spoke happily and even drew a few smiles from the audience filled with potential winners.
The broadcast system was wide and many stories stood out in multiple categories, hundreds of stories happened simultaneously.
[The System is the guarantee that boredom will never exist as long as there are System Plots being made.
The System Platform was the best way to delve into different lives and realities, all with a few clicks.]
Irina could see how well regarded she was and it made her feel comfortable, a certain feeling of satisfaction rose within her.
Time and again the camera filming the event appeared in front of her, in order to get some moments and sighs from the audience.
Admire this unique beauty!
The event was divided in such a way that Amany mainly took care of the stage and another man was mainly in the audience, interacting with the guests and with the competitors.
They took turns to make the broadcast attractive and smooth.
But as time went by everyone started to get more anxious about the main prizes.
Some results were inevitable and as everyone was already saying 'Unbreakable' actually won Best Story.
Bella was the one who took the stage and accepted the award, a polite and brief speech, nothing more than a few thanks and she quickly left the stage.
She had already marked her presence, so her share of gratitude she had given.
I don't owe you anything anymore, right?!
The best heroine award went to another romantic story and best hero too.
But nothing personal, Bella didn't care about that and Emil hadn't even made himself present to show any emotion.
Well, the general public felt surprised, but the competition was strong and there were no feelings of injustice.
'Unbreakable' was addictive and engaging, but not for all audiences, those with weak stomachs avoided that story altogether.
So it was understandable that other stories and other characters also stood out at that award.
After all, each category could easily have at least ten nominees.
When the nominees for Best Villain/Antagonist were finally announced, Irina felt funny, mainly because it was Amany herself who would say the winner.
Unlike other categories this one had men and women competing together and it was always very tight and also often controversial.
Irina still didn't think she would win, but she now truly wanted to win just to go on stage and receive Amany's award.
Well, she suddenly felt greedy for a little prestige.
She wanted to show off a little.
"... Well, these were the nominees and I really imagine that everyone is anxious and with high expectations, I confess that I am too..."
Amany gently opened the envelope in her hands and didn't hide her surprised face, she was smiling beautifully and Irina seemed to have some more certainties in her heart.
Well, she was really pretty smiling.
"... The Best Villain/Antagonist category winner goes to... Irina Cerdic for her role in 'Unbreakable'!"
Well, Amany was so happy that it even looked like she was receiving the award.
In a way she was... My prize is being able to be with you in that moment.
Finally applause resounded all over the place, everyone was in awe, what she did and 'Unbreakable' was worthy of applause and awards.
That was new for Irina, it was impossible not to feel her face a little hot, the feeling of winning something like that was good. Very good.
She finally let herself be carried away by the fiery joy of the moment.
All the people present were standing saluting and worshiping for that victory.
Simply memorable.
Irina, when finally standing up, received a hug session and everyone from the cast of 'Unbreakable' wanted to congratulate her on the achievement.
A little suffocating, a lot of physical contact with a lot of people she wasn't familiar with.
But that's okay, let people have fun for her victory.
It was undeniable that she deserved to win, there were no questions about Irina's delivery and ability to have done the best character representation.
Finally it was Bella's turn to hug her and the feeling of being wrapped in that hug made Irina feel strange. Whereas Bella felt like she was on cloud nine.
You are so fragrant, I want to be with you like this for a long time.
But for Irina... It was impossible not to feel her body automatically stiffen.
Irina even forgot to breathe, it suddenly didn't feel right to breathe.
It felt good but she was itching to pull away, I want to push her away but I can't…I definitely can't but when I close my eyes I remember you crying.
Bella's body felt rigid and she just wailed in her heart.
I like you so much and you can barely bear a hug.
It's good, but I can't bear to be too close.
Bella gave her best smile ignoring the situation a little, they had many cameras on them to open up any possible misunderstanding or discomfort.
Then she took advantage of Irina's proximity and whispered. "I have a special gift for you for your victory..."
Irina simply nodded, but she didn't understand what Bella meant by that, I don't know if I want a gift either.
I really don't know if I can accept any gifts that come from you.
She took a light breath and started to walk away from the table she was at.
Finally she walked up to the stage and every second she got closer to where Amany was standing she felt the emotion in her chest grow, a growing emotion of lightness.
Amany conveyed a feeling of familiarity and comfort.
Now she was immersed in a mixed feeling of fear and revulsion, delight and sweetness.
Amany was like a mind numb to her, if you look at her forever you should never get tired of it.
The two gently opened their arms to each other and that was the first real contact besides those light drops covering the back of the hand.
Amany was taller, not ridiculously taller, but tall enough for Irina to look up slightly.
Irina felt that it was really comfortable to be wrapped in those arms.
She definitely wouldn't be shy and gently hugged Amany.
She was fragrant and soft.
The feeling was good and there was no discomfort whatsoever.
Amany already thought she was going to die, that hug made her feel butterflies in her stomach and that was like the fuel of her courage.
She wanted to hang out with Irina, just the two of them. I definitely do. I go.
Give me a chance and let me prove that we can be compatible. She with a breath of courage whispered. "We should have dinner together to celebrate your victory..."