Third Person POV
“Well I heard some stories about him, walls have ears you,” Nicholas said.
“That…that’s all?” Brianne asks nervously which made Nicholas frown.
“Yes, Is there something more I need to know?” Nicholas asks and Brianne sigh in relive and shakes her head and smile.
“No, I---just don’t mind me.” She said and took a sip of the wine.
“I know my request is too sudden, but I hope you can help me,” Nicholas said.
“Compare to the help that you did for me, this request of yours is not even enough to repay that Mr. Leone,” Brianne said.
“Nicholas is fine.” He said that made Brianne smile. “The help that I did for you is with my own decision so, please don’t think of it too much. I just hope you won’t do it again.” He said that made Brianne chuckle.
“No, of course,” Brianne said. “I want just driven by anger and so many emotions back then, now I realize that dying for a useless person back then is not worth it.” She said and took a bite of her food. “Especially a cheater” she added.
“Good, why give him the pleasure to see you suffer, when you can see him suffer himself?” Nicholas said that made Brianne look at her and chuckle.
“Even if I want to, I don’t have the capability, besides, he is not worth it. I’d rather spend my energy on something more worthy that can benefit me.” She said “And Vander the jerk is not one of the worthy things that I’m interested in.”
“Vander…I think I heard that name somewhere.” Nicholas said.
“Yeah, he is famous.” She said and couldn’t help but sigh.
“For being a cheater?” Nicholas said that nearly made Brianne choke on her wine as she got surprised by what Nicholas said. “I’m sorry, are you okay?” he asks worriedly as she grabs a napkin and hands it to her as he stood up on his sit.
Brianne was so surprised but couldn’t contain her laugh that made Nicholas frown and smile as he realizes what is happening.
“That was a good one.” She said chuckling as she wipes her mouth
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Brianne Raye POV
As soon as I woke up I quickly decided to take a shower and dress up and went outside my room.
“Wow, what’s going on?” Manager Clea asks as she walks into the kitchen. “So, I can assume something really good happened yesterday?” she asks and I just smiled.
“Can’t I just be in a good mood for no reason?” I ask as I turn to look at her with a mug in my hand.
“No, knowing you? With all the shitty things that just happen, all day and month you will have that serious and problematic face all day thinking about how to make money to pay the bills.” She answered.
“I’m just happy, I don’t know why,” I said as stir my hot chocolate.
“Maybe because of Nicholas Leone?” She said with a teasing smile and make her eye brown up and down.
“What? What made you think that? You’re just overthinking it.” I said smiling and shaking my head as I walk towards the living area.
“Yeah, sure. You’re all thinking good mood after meeting him so, why can’t that b the reason?” She said as she sat beside me and poke me playfully.
“You’re just imagining things,” I said and rolled my eyes at her playfully.
“Sure, Ms. In denial.” She said and walk back to the kitchen area.
“But I might need your help in a favor that he asks me,” I said.
“What is it?” She asks curiously while buttering bread.
“Be my hair stylist? He asks for a favor to be his partner for a business-related party.” I explained when she suddenly squealed which made me stunned and stop talking.
“Oh my gosh! He asks you on a date!” She said jumping in excitement.
“What? No, no it wasn’t a date, okay?” I said that and he stopped. “I was just a favor in exchange for what big help he did to me, remember the bridge thing?” I said and she sigh and rolled her eyes in obvious disappointment which made me chuckle.
“I told you don’t get your hope up,” I said taking a sip of my drink.
“Ugh! Do you know that I ship you both so hard? I know it sounds so childing but gosh, if you can just see you and him in front of the mirror standing beside each other, you will believe me.” She said.
“Sadly, not all ships can sail,” I said making her pout.
“Whatever, there is still hope in life as long as we are breathing.” She said mumbled as she walks back to her room and I couldn’t help but shake my head smiling.
IT’S BEEN 3 DAYS since me and Nicholas met and talk about his favor and today, I receive a message from him that someone will pick me up to get ready for the party. I was standing in front of my full body mirror when I heard a knock on the front door as my room door is slightly open. I stayed silent for a moment and wait until the person knocked again.
And when it did, I quickly walk to the front door and open it thinking, my eyes widen when I saw Nicholas standing outside in a fine suit. I quickly shut the door and slap my forehead, what am I doing opening the door while wearing a robe?
I heard a chuckle outside the door and I took a deep breath and open the door only enough for my face to be shown.
“Would you mind giving me just 2 minutes to get dressed and look a little presentable?” I said and bite my lower lips in embarrassment.
“Sure, take your time. I just wait here.” He said smiled and thank me and quickly shut the door again and run to my room and grab some decent things to wear and promptly went back to the door. “Please come in,” I said smiling awkwardly as I open the door wide.
“That’s fast, thank you.” He said as he walks inside the place with many paper bags in his hands, and I mean by paper bags in luxury paper bag brands. “I brought the things that you might need and…” He said and went outside again and came back with a huge box. “This is the dress I ask someone to prepare for you, but If you’re not comfortable wearing you can wear what makes you confident and comfortable.” He said as my jaw dropped. “My friend that I previously ask to help you had an emergency to attend to, that’s why I’m the one who drop this by but I already ask Hans to hire a glam team for you and he said they will be here in a minute. Sorry for the inconvenience---” he said but I could help but just to stare at the box he just brought it.
“Are you sure you want me to wear that?” I ask pointing at the box.
“Yeah, but if you don’t like it it’s fine---” He said.
“What? There is no way wouldn’t like that, what I mean is that…that brand is expensive like even just a shirt can cost thousands of dollars, it’s like my paycheck for a whole year, even more.” I said and he just chuckled.
“Yeah, I want you to wear that.” He said.
“This is my first time going to wear full-on luxury stuff, can you promise not to sue me if lost something from this?” I said that made him laugh.
“I promise,” he said.
“Damn, I never thought attending parties are this expensive,” I said slightly and carefully open the box.
Third Person POV
“And you’re all done, you look magnificent.” The makeup artist said as she steps away after finishing her job.
“Thank you,” Brianne replied shyly.
“I’m sure your boyfriend will be stunned when he sees you.” The hairstylist said.
“Oh, no he is not my boyfriend. Just…just a friend…I think.” Brianne said.
“You two look like a Hollywood couple, maybe you should consider being more than friends.” The makeup artist said and they all squealed in the excitement that made Brianne smile and shake her head as she thinks that they were acting like her manager when it comes to Nicholas.
She couldn’t help but smile when they suddenly heard a knock on the door.
“Oh, maybe that is Mr. Leone. Let’s go,” The makeup artist said and look at me. “We’ll live you two alone now.” She said and opens the door.
“Will go outside for a while sir, Ma’am is ready.” She said to Nicholas and they quickly went out.
“Hey,” I said as I stood up from my seat and turn to look at him. “Hey, are you okay?” I ask as he just stood there staring at me.
“O-oh, yeah sorry about that.” He said and walk up to me. “You look gorgeous.” He said and she couldn’t help but smile.
“The dress has a big contribution to that maybe?” She jokes and giggles.
“I think even if that is not the dress you’re wearing right now you still look going to look stunning.” He said and Brianne could feel her cheeks heating up she tried to hide her smile again but bit her inner lips.
“Thank you, you look handsome too.” He said trying to change the subject. “Oh, by the way. Is there something I need to know about the party? Or maybe something that I shouldn’t do?” she asks.
“No, just enjoy the night.” He said. “So, shall we?” he said offering his hand to her.
“Gladly.” She answered and give her hand for him to hold.
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“Have you heard Sabrina?” A woman said to the person wearing a violet fitted and slitted dress.
“Heard what?” Sabrina asks as she drinks wine.
“About Brianne Raye, she’s all over the news recently. I heard she got herself one big jackpot.” The woman said that made Sabrina roll her eyes.
“Jackpot? Or do your mean she just got herself into another swamp?” Sabrina said and finish her glass of wine and grab another. “That girl thinks she is something important and something worth valuing.” She added.
“Yeah? At least I’m not a stealer and a cheater, isn’t that better Sabrina?” someone said behind her.
“Brianne” Sabrina said gritting her teeth.
“And let me correct you, Sabrina, I have value, isn’t that the reason he chooses me over you in the first place? So, how about stop talking shit about me and focus on yourself?” Brianne said to her and she chuckled annoyingly.
“You just had that one minute of fame and here you are thinking like you are worth millions,” Sabrina said and laugh. “How did you even get here? And tell me which local seamstress did you get that dress copied from?” She added and Brianne smiled at hr.
“This? I didn’t get this copied, it was given to me. Doesn’t look good?” Brianne said annoying her.
“No matter how much is the dress you wear and how much is the price of the makeup they use on your ugly face, you’re still a loser. Isn’t that the reason why you got cheated on?” Sabrina said smirking.
“I’m so amazed by you Sabrina, you’re proud of what you did huh,” Brianne said. “I’m fine being a loser, as long as I’m not a cheater I’m good. It’s nice to see you here, I hope I won’t see you again.” She added before she starts to walk away.
“Bitch!” Sabrina hissed in anger.
“Stop, there are a lot of people here Sab and if you make a scandalous act here Mr. Lazani will turn in a freaking hot-headed bull and throw us 15 miles away here.” Sabrina’s friends said holding her arms to stop her.
“That bitch, I will make sure to make her regret coming to this party.”
Brianne Raye POV “Are you okay?” Nicholas asks as we are sitting beside each other on a table. “Y-yeah, of course. You can go and say hi to your friends, I’ll be fine here.” I said and smiled at him. “I don’t really have that here,” Nicholas said which made me frown. “Then why come here?” I whispered and he chuckle as spared me a look. “For work, and sometimes I was forced by…my mom.” He answered that Brianne made a small ‘o’ in her mouth. “Look who’s here,” someone said which made both of them look in front of them. “You really have your way of things Bri,” Sabrina said smiling fake to them. “Who is she? Do you know her?” Nicholas asks loud enough to let Sabrina hear his question. Sabrina’s eyes look at him in disbelief and at Brianne who is already trying to contain her laugh by biting her lower lips. “Ahm… yeah, hmmm…she is an actress too,” Brianne cleared her throat and answered Nicholas and glance at Sabrina who look like she is about to explode in annoyance and anger. “
Third Person POV “You know I could have just booked an uber right? You don’t have to go through all this trouble.” Brianne said while they are driving on her way home. “It’s not trouble, it’s safer that I’m bringing you back.” He said and glance at her. “Except for the fact that I’m also the one who the one who made you leave first and even made a scene.” She said and sighed and Nicholas just smiled and shook his head. “I never really wanted to attend that party if not for my mom’s request and nagging on the phone, so, what you did even did me a bigger favor. But that doesn’t mean I did like what happened to you last night, I want to say sorry about that again.” Nicholas said while Brianne look at him. “It’s not your fault,” she said. “Ahm, by the way about the articles that have been going on is there something that you want me to do or ask my agency to do? I know it’s bad for your reputation,” she said and Nicholas frowned and chuckled at what she said which made her frown too.
Third Person POV “Are they even serious about casting her as the main role?” Sabrina complains as she gets in the elevator of the company crossing her arms in front of her chest. “I couldn’t really get any more detail than that but there is a rumor that the writer really has her in mind while creating the main character and the story.” Her manager said the elevator is ascending. “Seriously why does people starting to lower their taste for that witch.” Sabrina said when the elevator door suddenly opens. “Hi, Vander.” she said and wink at him. He smiles at her and steps inside the elevator with his manager following him. “Hi, how have you been?” She asks. “I’m doing great,” Vander replied and smile at her again. “How was the shooting of your new project?” She asks again. “I bet it was exhausting, right?” Sabrina said and tried to get close to Vander when his manager cleared her throat. “Oh Hi, Francia” Sabrina said and smiled at her and raised her eyebrow at her. “Hi,” Francia gr
Third Person POV “Ms. Raye, how have you been? It’s been a long time isn’t it?” The old man standing beside the Director said with a wicked smile displayed on the corner of his lips. Brianne stared at him and look at Ms, Hazon, and smiled before looking at the old man again and smiling. “Sorry, but do I know you?” he said that making the Director smirk but immediately tried to hide it and cleared her throat. “Oh, I guess you’re a very forgetful young lady. Do you want me to remind you how did we first meet?” The old man asks with a warning in the tone of his voice as he stares at her with his hands on his waist. “Sure sir, I would love to know and I think they would love to know too,” Brianne said bravely looking directly into his eyes. Brianne's heart is pounding so fast in nervousness but she will not let this fear take everything away from her again, this time she will fight for what she deserves. “You’re a very brave girl, very brave aren’t you?” Mr. Lazani said smiling arrog
Third Person POV“Come, we’re here,” Nicholas said, opening the car door for Brianne.“What the…” Brianne said as she looked at the huge house structure in front of her and her ear could unheard the sound of waves.“Come on,” Nicholas said offering his hand that she grabs as they both walk inside the house were she saw Hans opening the front door for them.“Hans? How did he---” Brianne said stunned to see Hans there.“Often visit here,” Nicholas answered.“Ah,” She said and smiled at Hans who bowed his head at her a little. “Wow,” She uttered in shock as she notice the beautiful scenery in front of her.The house is located on a rock that is near the edge where the wave collides with the rock making a very aggressive but for some reason, calming sound.“Nicholas, you own this?” She asks couldn’t take her eyes off the beautiful scenery.“Yeah,” He answered standing beside her as she stood on the hanging balcony of the house.“This, this is like paradise” She and look at him with an unc
Brianne Raye POVSIX MONTHS HAVE PASS SINCE THE DAY FIRST day we started the shooting of the movie and today is our last day of shooting, I could barely make myself get out of the hotel bed because of exhaustion from yesterday's shooting. But I don’t have a choice but to get up now so that I can make things a little easier for manager Clea who has been running around a lot lately just to help me get ready for the set.I rub my eyes with my hand to quickly make myself a little bit more awake, I took a deep breath and decided to finally get out of bed and make my way to the receiving area of our hotel room.“Oh,” Manager Clea said stunned as I get out of the room. “It’s 5:30 am, why are you up already?” she asks as she is zipping up some of my wardrobes.“I wanted to help and also I want to practice my line,” I answered and sat on the couch as cover my mouth as I yawn.“You can do that later, you need more sleep. Yesterday's scene is tough and draining, you should’ve just rested instead
Third Person POV“Woah!! Congratulation my adopted baby!” Manager Clea shouted in celebration as Brianne entered my tent after finally shooting the finale scene while wiping my tears and my reddish eyes. “Congratulation~,” She said in a tone as she walk towards me with a cupcake with a candle on top of it and even the other staff inside the tent start to clap.“Thank you.” She said and blow the candlelight and hugged Manager Clea.“The cake is a bit late so, I just improvise.” She said that made everyone laugh as we separate from the hug.“You shouldn’t have bothered, you have already done enough for me…all of you,” Brianne answered and Clea rolled her eyes playfully. “But thank you for helping me throughout this wonderful journey,” she added and everyone nodded their head smiling and clap their hands.“It is also a wonderful to experience to be able to work with you.” Someone said behind me that me turn around and It is Director Claire Hazon.“It’s my honor to ma’am,” I said and she
Third Person POV“You a bitch, I will make sure that this stupid project of yours will never make it. You will always be that extra behind my movies, should thank me then.” Sabrina said.“Okay, are you done? Thanks for the heads up, you can now leave.” Brianne said smiling at her.“Yeah, that's right. Thank me.” Sabrina said arrogantly and Brianne suddenly burst out laughing. “Bitch” Sabrina uttered in annoyance but Brianne just smirked at her.“Okay trying hard,” Brianne said and Nicholas could help buy to smirked hearing her response.Brianne turns around to Nicholas and winks at him and opens the box of the cake and put the cake back in the box, before looking up at Nicholas.“Let’s move somewhere else, the air here got polluted all of a sudden,” Brianne said Nicholas nodded and took the box from her, and offered his arms for Brianne to hold on to as they walk in the direction of his car passing Sabrina. “Bye, have a nice day,” she said as they stop for a second beside her and she