KIRA POV,
My heart throbbed wildly.
"My chest is hurting? Will I be okay?"
Turning to Collin, I wanted to know if this would end. If this pain would be the end of me. Or it's just a phase that will pass.
"This will pass." I saw pity in his eyes as he responded. Turning my gaze away, I stared at anything but him or the duo now entering the company.
I'm not sure that this would pass; this will be a scar on my acting career…that's if it survives, and needing pity is something I loathe at this moment. I hate it…pity is something I've worked my head off not to get from anyone.
"Let's go."
"But the security guards are not here." He stared at me with confusion."Not inside. I want to go home." I have worked my ass off so I wouldn't have to eat other people's leftovers. There is nothing I did wrong.
Yeah maybe falling in love with a Dave was one…but my career had been all me. So why should I sit still and play to the plan of others?
Sleepless nights and countless part-time jobs to get through college. I made sure I harnessed my acting skills to be one of the best. Sarah can take Dave from me, but I won't let them take my career from me. "If you don't go through with this, the company is going to isolate." Collin tried to convince me.
But I was not buying it… "Tell the company, if they try to push me aside, they should be ready to see my and Dave's chat floating on the internet."
If I'm to go down, I'm not going alone. Later that evening I got an email from Collin. The company will settle everything in a way that doesn't affect me or them.
And telling me not to do anything rash.
This didn't ease the pain I felt, but at least my hard work was not thrown under the bus.
Downing a glass of red wine, I stare out into the night from my balcony. I knew from the start that it wasn't going to be easy. This is a difficult path. My mom's death told me enough.
I wonder what she would say if she saw me like this. Would she be proud or annoyed that I followed the same path that led to her early demise? Growing up, she was my world, even though we spent little to no time together due to her busy schedule. She still found time to bond with me, filling me with both the love of a father and a mother.
The pinging of my phone had me staring away from the dazzling lights of the buildings and at my phone.
"DON'T THINK YOU CAN THREATEN ME AND GO SCOT-FREE."
I knew immediately who the text was from. Sarah. Did I expect this to happen when I threatened the company?
Yes… Sarah is someone who wipes clean all her enemies, with no mercy. I've watched as she removed her competitors from the company, tarnishing their reputation and totally blacklisting them from the entertainment industry.
I'm not them, though; even if it's the last thing I do, I would fight for what's mine. Not only that, but I'm no pushover. Taking a screenshot of the text, I added it to the file I had been making earlier that day.
Going down without a fight is not an option for me.
I was awoken the next morning by calls from Collin, urging me to get ready to leave for the countryside. For some reason unknown only to him, he won't be joining me this time around.
Dressed in a black hoodie and trousers, I made sure every part of my face was covered. Even though the company had released a statement this morning.
Debunking all the rumors about me. I'm still certain there would be some paparazzi outside trying to get me to do an interview with them.
"Good morning, ma'am, I'll be the one driving you." A chauffeur said the moment I entered the car park.
"What about my driver?"
"He called in sick today." He answered, but for some unknown reason, I wasn't buying it. " Give me a moment." Stepping away from him. I called Collin.
"Why am I getting a change of drivers?"
"Company arrangements. Just allow him to take you to the airport." He replied, his voice sounding impatient.
"What's going on?" I probed. The feeling I was having right now is not good. "Nothing, Kira, I'm busy right now. When you reach the set, call me."
With that, he ended the call. Staring at the driver who was staring back at me. I swallowed my fear and got into the car. What was I thinking? Maybe they are trying to watch my movements; that's it.
It can't mean anything else.
I finally took a breather when I was seated in the plane. I need to stop overthinking things. The flight was a short one. On arrival, there was already a car waiting to drive me to the hotel. "Miss Kira Grey?" the middle-aged man asked.
"Yes."
Staring out the window, I allow the cool breeze to blow at my face. When was even the last time I had taken a vacation?
The answer is never…after signing with the company, I've been busy with one thing or the other.
My life is really pathetic…apart from Dave, I kept no one close and just worked. Doing everything the company wanted.
Maybe that's why I've survived despite having no backing. Many….
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" My heart beating in my ears, my mouth hung open. My whole life flashed before my eyes.
The driver seat of the car is empty, as the driver had just bolted out in the middle of a freaking highway.
I watch in horror as the car collides with another one in front, tumbling. "Is this how I'm going to die?"
What was the purpose of this life? If it were going to end this way, anyway.
Something in me pushed to fight this, to run…but how could I? My head hurts…glasses…there are glasses flying everywhere.
This is the end…I spent my entire life fighting for nonsense.