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Raina could not recognize her own reflection.The face staring back at her was totally different.More refined and beautiful.She could not stop gushing at her own reflection.
Raina came out of the van and was quickly ushered into a luxury car by Mira.As much as Mira dislikes that Raina was the one getting such privileges and attention,she could not do it by choosing inappropriate outfit or letting her come in a van.
The higher-ups would question her ethics as a manager otherwise.
The car door was opened and Raina stepped out elegantly in her golden heels and sequin sky blue dress.There were dozens of reporters.Silver shines from like a thousand camera flashes.That was when it really hit her that she is now a celebrity.
Others were up ahead giving different poses to the cheering paparazzis.While Raina stood frozen like a statue.She gripped the side of her dress tightly.Her knuckles whitening from the sheer force.
"What the hell are you waiting for? Get out there." Mira yelled at Raina from inside the car.At this point, Raina was noticed by the reporters.They all looked away ignoring her.Their interest and cameras returning to the other hot stars and celebrities.
Raina did not feel embarrassed.She didn't have the time to as she was battling an anxiety so great that her brain was almost shutting down.Raina had never felt this way in her entire life.This wasn't a normal anxiety, this was something else.
Everything in her sight was starting to blur.The booming voices now faint whispers.A flat line tone buzzing in her ears.
Mira closely observed Raina's behavior.A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips.She counted down to when the pills would take their full effect. "Eight...Seven...Six...Fi..ve....Four..."
"Are you okay?" A voice said.
Mira knew exactly who the voice belonged to.Casper! Shit! This would ruin her plan.
"C-Casper." Raina weakly called.Her eyes were dead and listless.No fiery power or normal life force in them.
"You don't look okay.Let's get you to a hospital." Casper said.
"I am fine.I just need to sit down for a bit."
Raina was leaning more into Casper's hold as her legs could not hold her weight any longer.Something she wouldn't normally do.Casper's voice woke her mind from the abyss it was diving into.It was such a relief.Their intimate and close interaction had gained instant interest and attraction from the reporters and cameramen.And in a flash, Raina and Casper were surrounded.The reporters were demanding to know about their relationship because they weren't known to be a couple and this was the first time Casper Lu was seen with a lady at a public event,much less have this sort of interaction.
The tabloids and social media instantly exploded with thousands of views within seconds at the live broadcast.Some netizens went wild while many commented about they looked good together.
Mira dug her nails into the flesh of her palm.This is not how it is supposed to go.Raina should have been on her way to a hospital by now.And she would be bashed by netizens and tabloids the next day.She stomped her heels in utter frustration and anger causing it to break off.
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A person laid on a sofa watching the Livestream of the two celebrity couples and the netizens positive reaction towards it.
"They really do look good together if you ask me."
Vernon glared hard at Luke for saying that.He then sighed and contemplated whether or not to go through with what he had in mind.
And Vernon ultimately decides to go through with it.
Although it was now unnecessary, because he managed to revive his career successfully without the help of a fake-dating scandal.There was no more motive.Only a feeling.One that wanted her.
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Raina now felt completely okay.It was like what happened outside was all in her head.The movie premiere was a huge success.Her and Casper were the highlight of the night.She had to silence her phone for days due to it ringing incessantly because of notifications and messages from random people she never knew.Most of them were insultive threats for her to leave Casper-No doubt his fans.People can be so senseless sometimes.
Raina and Casper became close after that night.She was starting to see Casper in a new positive light.She still couldn't change the notion of him being a jerk though.The idea of them dating no longer irritates or make her cringe-in fact,they could just date for real.
The news of them dating were now national news.
Raina had almost choked on her coffee when she saw it on the news at Mrs Lizzy's coffee shop.Some people obviously do not have serious things to do.Casper did not confirm nor deny the dating rumors.So many netizen lined up at her dm for confirmation.And she gave them nothing.It wasn't up to her to do so.If anything,she liked and enjoyed the attention because it gives her more and more exposure into mainstream.
Raina now had millions of following on all her socials and several lucrative movie offers; she was a global ambassador for a designer brand,Bailey was bouncing back to health and she finally moved out of her hellhole apartment.What more could she ask for?
Riding on Casper's coattails was so great.To what exactly did she owe all this streak of fortune to?
In two days time,she would be going on a vacation with Casper to some island in Bali.A reward from Mr Robertson and the other movie makers for a job well done.Raina took it as the universe rewarding her with good fortune for her unfortunate past.
"Excuse me." Raina told her act class instructor and went to take her phone call. "Hello,Cas." She said in a flat tone.His hurried breaths filtered into her ears.
"Listen Raina,those articles about me aren't true at all.I have indeed met her once but I have absolutely nothing to do with her."
Raina could not comprehend what Casper was rambling on about or why. "What are you talking about?" Raina asked confused.
"You haven't seen the article?"
"What article?" God.This is giving her a headache.
"About me being engaged.It's not true at all."
"Why are you telling me this? What does it matter?" Raina could not understand why he would call to tell her this.