Carmila rarely watches the television. She lived a joyful childhood. Her family is not rich, but she grew up with love. With the right guidance and the protection of her beloved father. When both of her parents died, Carmila didn't feel anything particularly. She expected the intense hurt, despair and even thoughts about death. Carmilla is an only child. And being left behind by both of her parents should break not just her heart but her ambitions to succeed in life. Her primary reason for striving hard was now gone. What's the use of insisting? But surprisingly, Carmilla carried on like nothing happened. She didn't think it was weird. In fact, she couldn't think about anything at all. Her boss called and ask why did she stop coming to work. Only then Carmilla realized that she had to report back. She forgot taking a bath. She forgot about her parents death. Carmilla had stopped eating after one week. She didn't feel that there's something wrong. Carmilla even thanked god t
Jana underestimated Mr. Sanders' wealth. His mansion is huge, with a background of the mountains. The manmade river in front. The tall gate didn't hinder Jana from seeing the wealth behind it. She held George's hand tightly. The pressure in her chest made it hard to breathe. "George, I don't think... your family will like me." "They don't need to like you." The man smiled. His casual clothes gave him a homey ambience. The sight provided Jana peace. "That should be my job." 'Wow.' George is in character ever since they get inside the car. Jana couldn't say that she doesn't like it. Everyone likes gentle treatment. Upon entering the grand threshold, Jana swallowed all of her compliments about the house. The backyard and the garden looked like a manmade paradise, but the internal design looks hideous and... incredibly manly. There are several antlers hung on the wall as well as swords and crossbows. Jana almost turn into steel while walking idly. After a few while, she can't
Carmila eyed the entrance of Starry Sea studio production, waiting for the male lead of the drama, And Then There Was You. Today was the start of their highly anticipated car-chasing scene where the male lead's past with the bad crowd emerge, endangering the female protagonist because of their relationship. Seline Chan arrived earlier, Carmila had expected it. But George... George is another matter. He's been an hour late now, and the preparations are nearly done. She's a hair-width away from calling Jana to ask about George's whereabouts. Not that she had the right to know. The director knew about the reason. Looks like George had called him in advance. The man unhurriedly ordered the staff around while briefing Seline. "Okay, nice team. Treat yourselves with a cup of coffee. Your dear George sent these snacks to compensate his tardiness today. I say we should forgive him because this is the first time that it happened." One of the producers walk beside the director as they ta
"Cut! Seline, what's with the lisp? I told you to work with your pronunciation! I thought we had it all sorted out, huh?" George nodded absentmindedly, reading the script all over again while eyeing the crowd. It was nine in the evening, and Seline's last clip for today has problems. Resulting them to shoot it for— the sixth time. George familiarized himself with the character's interaction so he can play it out more casually and less tense for tomorrow. Jana left yesterday, and the morning started with Carmila's white coffee. He's not sure wether accepting it is a good thing or not. The stuff might came from Seline, and he doesn't want anything to do with her anymore. George regarded her as an unwanted ex. It was Seline who asked for a chance to try it out. He accepted it, wondering idly if the dating phase turned out great, it would be a great hype. Two weeks after they dated exclusively, she had cheated on him with a man he doesn't even know. Now Seline wants to befriend
'People make problems for themselves.' That was the morning quote that Vivien gave her when she Jana woke up the next morning. She grinned without humor, asking the system, 'Is this you giving me a hint that I'm being too willful?' Vivien actually answered, 'Willful? Not. Stupid? No—uhm.' Jana wave her hand to disperse the bad vibes early in the morning. She took a bath and changed. She prepared fried rice for breakfast and a large cup of coffee. After conditioning herself, Jana listened to a crime soundtracks and eerie background music before starting to type her initial findings. She numbered them according to the timeframe and the relevant details and the follow up questions that needs answers. She needs to go in the police station. Then go meet the old people living inside the Salinzer's house. Once the necessary steps were all done, she can finally have one fruitful conclusion. Profiling the behaviors of each person involved can be a great help towards her analysis. Their
Carmila spent the whole morning asking Seline repeatedly if James Hamilton is the famous reporter from a magazine company who featured gossip, fashion, travel... everything under the sun. Seline had told her, 'Yes. I met him abroad. I have a keen sense of recognition. I remember his name. It's stupid, wasn't it? I remember every people I meet everyday but I can't memorize my lines.' Carmila had no time to take pity for her. Seline could only blame herself for not focusing on her job more. Carmila had a guess in her mind that can rattle George. She had always felt like there's something wrong with Jana. She doesn't know how to take care of her talent, and she doesn't behave like a normal lowly person would do. Jana is more afraid of the cameras filming her than George himself. Carmila thought it was just Jana being goofy or even full of herself. It was only now that she had thought of another possibility. It could be that Jana is a person who 'should not' appear anywhere in th
George flick Jana's hands off of him. "Do you know what they told me when I walk out of the studio? Jana, they all accused me of sabotaging them." Jana lowered her head but she refused to say sorry. "They told me that I kept you to harm my colleagues at work! Jana, my head is hurting right now. I can't even look at you without feeling any dislike. I asked you to find the truth about my parents death but now you're actually telling me that my grandparents lied?" He gripped his hair tight and painfully. He snapped, "Are you out of your fucking mind?!" "You ask me to learn the truth, and now this is the facts that you always wanted to know. Why are you looking at me like that? I never asked for this, George. You should have known it that someday, my identity my will blow up and smear your status the moment you offered me the job. I thought you know the risk?" "Was it me who said it to Carmilla? Was it me who made an assumption and tell everyone about it? George you're supposed to
George called at nine in the morning but Jana never answered. Jana stared as the phone blink several times before shutting off— the battery had died, and she had no means of contacting him. Saving up for hospital bills turned out to be a dream too good to be true. She never imagined her ending in this world being tied, bruised and starving. The third day came and the old woman still had no plans to dispose Jana. Vivien had whispered to her every hour about 'restarting' the instance but Jana can't afford to spend the points she had painstakingly protected. 'Forget pills and enchantments. I won't even use any face-changing masks as well! I want to exit this game without spending a little bit of money!' This must be the curse of being so stingy. Jana can no longer tell George that he is an illegitimate child. He had all the wrong information. And the truth is not exactly pretty. George's grandparents suffered a two year break up in their marriage life. It is of a consequen