“ You are one lucky girl! Welcome to the family, definitely looking forward to seeing your abilities up close.”One of the top Actresses under Evolve Management said through the mic. Deloise smiled on her seat. It was her reveal day at the Evolve Management company. In honour of their latest addition, the company deemed it fit to throw a luncheon.Diverse calibers of people were invited to the event. Part of which included but weren’t restricted to A-lister celebrities, influencers and artists. Nothing screamed the word – intimate, but she wasn’t complaining. Deloise felt bothered by the calibers of people attending the luncheon because of the publicity she knew it would garner. Despite the fact that she needed it, especially to kick-start her career, she felt a sense of fear. She was a newbie in the sphere and knew how fast and vast news could fly. Just one click and her mother could be looking at her, watching her, and seeing just how much of a coward and liar she’s been these fe

“You can’t convince me otherwise. There’s something going on between you both, the whole school’s talking about it.” Layla pushed, “ Tell me, when did it start?”Deloise was exhausted, “There is nothing between us! I don’t know where you are getting all this information but they are all wrong.” She iterated yet again but Layla wasn’t having it.“Really? Tell me then, what were you doing at the terrace with him?” She plopped to her bed. “There are very suggestive pictures of you guys running rampant.” “We were just talking, Layla. You are going to give me a headache at this point.” Deloise hissed, and finally dropped her script.There was no way she could get any work done with the incessant questions from her roommate.“Talking about what?”“The script? The weather? Think up something.” She said dismissively. “You’re no fun.” Layla headed to her side with a pout, “What good is it if we are roommates if I don’t get the inside scoop?” she pondered aloud and Deloise almost lost it.“Th

" I love you so much, mom! You're the best!" Deloise listened to her roommate's conversation and felt shame well up her system. It was mother's day and she was yet to put a call across to her mother. Matter of fact, she dreaded the pending inevitable conversation with her mother. Since her little adventure, the fact she hasn't been the closest to her mother wasn't news. For some reason, her mother hadn't picked offense at their waning relationship since her move to Royal Arts. Sometimes, she felt her mother was having the time of her life with her away from home.A thought that brought a bittersweet taste to her mouth. Deciding to get things over with, Deloise pulled her phone from underneath her bed, laid on her back and dialed her mother's line."Baby! What a pleasant surprise!" The warmth in her mother's voice brought a fresh wave of shame on her conscience. "Hey mom, how are you doing?" She squeaked, "Happy mother's day!""Thank you so much darling! I feel like it's been age

“We are sorry but you weren’t selected for the position, however, we are pleased to-”Stella didn’t let them finish their sentence before she threw hers.“Who got it? Tell me, who got the role?” she hissed,“I’m sorry but we are not at-”“Tell me who got the fucking role! Who was it? Huh?!”It took a moment before she realized they’d gone off the phone. Whoever was the receiving end of her tantrum probably realized they didn’t have to be.“Shit!” Stella screamed and threw her phone to the wall. A crack planted itself on her screen.Why couldn’t that wench let her be? Of course the process was rigged! There was no way she didn’t get the role except that wench and the stupid company backing her cheated!Rage coursed through her system and she made a complete mess of her room. It wasn’t the first time she’s done it and most certainly wouldn’t be the last. She couldn’t stomach the idea of failing, not when it had to do with that wench.After a while, Stella made her way towards her phone

“What’s got you in a shit mood?” Layla couldn’t stop herself this time around. “Is there trouble in paradise or is this some weird mood swing?” She asked and sipped her tea.Deloise was by the door, ready to leave the house when she heard her roommate.“What do you mean?” “Exactly what you heard. You’ve been a stormy cloud all week.” She reiterated, ready to churn up proofs to her allegations.Deloise couldn’t defend herself. She knew she had been a kill-joy in recent times but could you really blame her? With the appearance coming, she lost sleep, strength and courage to move on. “I don’t feel too good.” She replied to an unconvinced Layla. “And no, there isn’t trouble in paradise.” She added, hoping to alleviate whatever thought brewing concerning her relationship with Aron.Matter of fact, that was her first time admitting the believed open-secret aloud.Colour returned to Layla’s face. “As much as I’m pleased you finally found the balls to admit to your romance with Aaron Steele