The night air was chilly as Rina walked away from the imposing three-story mansion that stood as a proof to her past generosity. She had once held the keys to that house, and had been welcomed with open arms as the beloved daughter-in-law of the family. But now, she was nothing more than an outcast.
Her footsteps echoed in the silence of the empty street, each one a painful reminder of the life she had lost. She clutched the divorce papers in her hand, the inked signature a stark symbol of her shattered dreams. The tears that had dried on her cheeks left a trail of salt in their wake.As Rina walked further from the mansion, she couldn't help but replay the scene in her mind. She had arrived at her in-laws' home, her last hope for a place to stay, and had mustered the courage to explain her situation. The divorce, the betrayal, the plea for shelter.But instead of compassion or understanding, what she had received was cold indifference. Her in-laws, the people who had once smiled upon her, had rejected her. Their eyes had held no sympathy, no love, only disdain.It was as if the Rina who had once been their beloved daughter-in-law had never existed. In her place stood a woman they no longer recognized, a woman they were all too eager to cast out.She smiled. The Smith's were all the same. Callous and wicked. Rina regretted being a part of them.She smiled again, a sad smile. Everyone she had trusted had used and played her. But this was her saying goodbye.Goodbye to Finn.Goodbye to his family.And Goodbye to Rina Smith. She was coming back as Rina Power.From this moment on, the innocent and kind hearted Rina was dead.And the new Rina was only for Revenge!Rina returned to her old home.At the time her first scandal broke two years ago, the compensation for breach of contract had deflated her entire savings. The remnants of the property under her name had been used to pay off debts.The only things she had was this small cottage she had gotten the year she married. And to think that she had almost sold it last year when Finn’s family had a financial setback last year.After cleaning up, it was already evening. The news that she had been kicked out of her husband's home was still widely being discussed all over the internet.She sat on the sofa and took out her phone to check the internet.The topic, "Rina Power's divorce and miscarriage had become the number one hot search with almost a billion views and almost a million interactions.She scrolled through the hurtful comments, each one more hurtful than the former. After more than an hour of scrolling through comments, she sighed, exited the webpage and opened her contacts, finding a number she hadn't used in two years.Her agent, George Stone."Rina?!"A voice on the other end sounded uncertain, clearly surprised that Rina was suddenly contacting him."It's me." Rina's voice was calm, without any emotion.I want to make a comeback, can you help me arrange it" Rina replied, her resolve audible even via phone call."What?! George Stone jumped out of bed, stunned. This had to be the most shocking thing he had ever heard! It was like hearing an unbelievable utterance.Was Rina crazy or something? How could she suddenly say she wanted to make a comeback after five years of absence from the industry, plus the previous scandal and now, the trending news of her divorce, miscarriage, and infidelity. How did she plan to make a comeback with no resources at all?"Rina!" George Stone stuttered. "Making a comeback after five years… that's impossible." George didn't believe it was possible. Not with the whole buzz currently going on in the internet.With her current reputation being dragged through the mud by netizens, she still wanted to make a comeback?Surviving the onslaught of public opinion was already a miracle!"I know." George paced around the room barefoot, feeling anxious."You need to calm down first. Your situation is clear, and it's not realistic for you to make a comeback."It was more than unrealistic, it was a fantasy!Two years ago, the assaulting of upcoming male leads incident had caused a stir on theinternet, and Rina had become the first celebrity to be blacklisted by the entire network.She was also the first artist to be so heavily criticized that she was forced out of the entertainment industry.Back then, she had left in disgrace, her reputation in tatters, and her company had banned her.Now, she was entangled in a scandal of infidelity, and she had been kicked out of a family she made. Could someone like her really make a comeback?"We will make it possible, George." Rina's tired voice replied.'We?' George Stone couldn't help but wonder. He had been Rina's agent back when she was still the queen of the entertainment industry.She was the first artist he had worked with. Rina was the only reason he had gotten a chance in the Entertainment industry. With no backing and zero experience, Rina had chosen him out of the many experienced agents who begged to work with her. He owed his success story to her. But, what she was asking for was just too much and impossible.“Rina, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but you’ve been blacklisted from the entertainment industry and backlashes severely online. You know that. And with the current situation, there’s really nothing I can do to help.”“You can, George. You can help me speak to the higher ups to lift my ban. I will be very grateful to you.”“That’s impossible, Rina.” George countered. “Three years ago, you caused serious damage to the company and its reputation. Lifting the ban is an impossible thing.”“George, please. I don’t need to be promoted, just help me speak to them.” Rina begged.“I’m your former agent, what power do I have to speak on your behalf to the higher ups?”“George, please!”George felt irritable. Did she necessarily have to return to the entertainment world? With her talent and versatility, there were over a million other things she could do, and over a hundred other ways he could help her.Like, he could assist her financially to start a business somewhere far away from country A. She didn’t have to return. There was no salvation left for her there.“I can’t speak to the higher ups for you, Rina.” He really couldn’t, even though he was one of the biggest Agents in the country. “But, I can help you talk to a few producers. With your current reputation, I can’t assure you of a role, but I can at least help you get an audience with some producers.”“No problem.” Rina replied. She knew it wasn’t going to be easy making a comeback, but she trusted in her skills. All she needed was an audience, she was going to take care of the rest herself. “Thank you, George, I’ll repay this kindness.”“Don't bother repaying me. I owe you too much as is." With that, he hung up.Not long after, Rina's phone rang with a call from an unknown number. She picked it up."Hello, Mrs Rina Powers, I am Charles Lukeson, Mr Finn's Attorney. I'm calling to finalize the divorce agreement. Please, be at the City hall by 10 AM tomorrow for the legalization of the agreement.""Hearing this, Rina's heart constricted. Although she had signed the divorce agreement and decided to let go, it still hurt deep down."Miss Powers, are you there?" The Attorney's voice dragged her back to reality.Rina pushed back the pain in her heart, and emotionlessly said, "mm! I'll be there." After that, she hung up and bowed her head. Her heart felt heavy and her soul felt hurt.So Finn was really going through with the divorce!She let out a harsh exhale and lay on the bed.That night, before Rina went to bed, she got a message from George Stone.Three producers had agreed to meet with her tomorrow. He sent her the location. Two had agreed to meet at a hotel, while the last was busy and would meet on the set of his ongoing film.Seeing the meeting place of the first two, Rina's face changed to one of displease. But then, she had no choice.It was she who needed help.The following morning, she sat down for breakfast, her mind filled with determination. Slipping into a floral white dress, she couldn't help but feel the sharp contrast it posed to the somber occasion ahead. White, a symbol of purity, now took on new meaning. Today marked the beginning of her transformation, a rebirth of sorts. For herself and the memory of her tragically lost child, she vowed to reclaim her life and find solace once more.She put on a white sun hat and slipped into a pair of white stilettos. Gave herself a once over in front of the mirror, then picked a designer bag she hadn’t used in a long while. She took a cab to the city hall.On getting there, Finn and his lawyer were yet to arrive. She glanced at her wrist watch. It was almost Ten PM. She picked up her phone and dialed the lawyer’s number. On the second ring, the call was connected.“Hello, Mr. Attorney!”“Ms Powers, hello! My client is still having breakfast, could you wait a moment, we’ll be there soon.”Rina
"Well..." the director, Mr. Bellamy said, rising from his chair on the other side of the table and slowly walking towards Rina, who was on the verge of hopping out of her chair from discomfort."As you might already know, a lot of things have changed in your five years of being a housewife. So I thought it best to inform you..."Rina cringed as she felt both his hands on her shoulders. Immediately, she hopped out of her seat. "Get your filthy hands off me," she ordered, irritated by the thought of what the man was about to do."Mr. Bellamy," she said, her voice cold and firm. "I came here to discuss a role, not to be propositioned. I won't be part of your sick games."Mr. Bellamy's smile vanished, replaced by a sneer. "You think you're too good for this? Too good for me?" Back then when she was an A-list Actress, maybe. But now...He returned to his seat and leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing. "With your current reputation, you still dare to act high and mighty? You're no long
It was late in the evenig when Rina decided to return home. She had stayed at a coffee shop after leaving Mr Bellamy’s office. And seeing as someone had trailed her to the director’s, who was to say there weren’t others reporters lurkinng around her. With her current reputation, she had angered a lot of internet users. If her address were to be found out and shared on the internet…she shivered at the thought of what they’d do. In the entertainment industry, there’s been cases where celebrities have angered netizens. Like four years ago, after Rina had quit on her career to focus on her marriage, netizens had longed for another capable face and talent to grace their screens and soon found her. Jennifer Viagro, one of the industry prinncesses. She was a very great talent, diverse in her field and if not for Rina’s extraordinary skills, she would have easily become a competition. She was a great actress who could easily play any role given to her. With her talent and Rina’s retirement
The sterile white walls of the Medical Hospital seemed to close in on Rina as she sat in the cold, sterile room. The doctor's words echoed in her mind, a relentless refrain of despair. "I'm sorry, Ms. Powers, but you've lost the baby."Her vision blurred as tears welled up, blinding her to the world around her. Rina had been so full of hope, she had been so certain that this pregnancy would be the new beginning she desperately needed in her marriage. She had clung to that hope, nurtured it with dreams of a family reunion, of a second chance at happiness.But now, all those dreams were shattered like fragile glass, leaving nothing but a painful ache in her chest. She clutched the edge of the hospital bed, her knuckles white, her heart heavy. "No," she sobbed, weakly denying the harsh reality.As she left the hospital, her steps were slow and heavy, as if the weight of the world was pressing down on her shoulders. The taxi ride home was a blur of city lights and rain-slicked streets. Ri
The woman was dressed in a long bright red dress that accentuated her curves, and her honey brown hair highlighted her elegance. Her every move exuded the aura of an international star.She was Kayla, Rina's best friend and the only daughter of the top third family in Country G, Rayer. She was also currently the most popular actress in the country - Kayla Rayer. Kayla Rayer had invited her two nights ago to celebrate her birthday.Kayla strode into the room, her high heels tapping on the marble floor like a warning. She was a vision of beauty, her features delicate and her smile as sharp as a knife. With a cruel glint in her eyes, her presence oozed confidence, and she reveled in Rina's vulnerable state."Rina, are you okay?"Seeing her best friend, Rina broke into more tears. "Kay, what do I do? Why did things turn out this way? I remember not taking any alcohol, how was there a man in my bed?" "Because someone spiked your juice!" Kayla said."What?" Rina suddenly raised her head,