Sweet Aftermath

Chapter 9

four years later Location:London

Beep Beep

I groan and roll out of bed feeling groggy.i slip on my slippers and make my way to the kitchen where I see Selena eating waffles.Selena is my bestfriend for almost for three years now and my assistant for one and a half year."Morning" i tell her letting out a yawn."Good morning Chlo,i got your schedule for today" she says putting her waffle down.

"Finsh eating first I tell her" while I brew my morning coffee.

"Today you have a photoshoot at nine,a shoot for a commercial add at twelve,a meeting at the company at five and a talk with Dylan for the biggest fashion event of the year at six then you will be free.Oh and pops want you to come by after".

"Great,can I have my bestfriend back."I reply.

"Sure"she says with a smile.

"It is still seven a.m right now,wanna go for a swim at the beach."I ask her.

"Sure,You know you have like six pools in your villa right."

"I know but feeling the sand underneath my feet hits different.Go and get change now."it's true having a private beach is amazing.

"Yes boss"she salutes.

Today is a pretty eventless day.I am making my way to my last meeting of the day.I enter Dylan's office while holding two cups of coffee."Hi Dylan, you wanted to talk to me"i say handing him one of the cups.

"This is why you are my favourite"he says taking a sip of this coffee.

Dylan is my manager.I met him a few years ago.He is like familiy.He helped me from the very start of my career.

" Cho,i will go straight to the point.You have been invited at the biggest fashion event as a model and secret chief guest.This year it will be organised in Paris.I know you have history there but please think about it.
Models,designers,actors and other celebrities from across the globe will be present.You can decline the invitation but if you go it will be good for your model and acting career.You already top one trending on the chart as a new actress and model.It is also a great opportunity to find new investers and collaborations."Damn how did he manage to say all that in one breath.

"Alright" I tell him.

"That easily"he asks.

"You are right.I will go.Can you email me the list of guest,activities and the information about when will I leave"

"Great.I will email you the details and you are leaving next week.You can bring a plus one if you want."

"K bye love ya."

I went home and locked myself in my room.My brain is working a hundred mile per minute.I am being consumed by the thoughts of being alone,of being replaced by everyone,the feeling as If i have no reason to be alive and all I'm left with is the numbness.That was a long time ago but I can't seem to forget that night..No matter how hard I try the memories are always there.

*four years ago* *the night of the ball* When  Chloe went home after seeing Luka and Zoe*

How could he do that to me ,could he hurt me like that.He promised he would never hurt me like everyone else.I was stupid to ever trust him.He just like everyone else.Always leaving me when they find someone better.I wipped my tears and take out my phone which has been  buzzing with notifications.I did not even bother reading them.I know they would just be excuses.I removed the SIM card and threw it away.I had enough with everyone.i want to forget them all to have a new start.

The next day when Felix asked me to come to London with him I said yes immediately because it is a great way to start over.

When I first came to London I started my own youtube channel and started taking  acting classes.I wanted to be an actress and I did.It took me a a few years to learn acting flawlessly.I debuted with my first movie a few months later.It was a success and I got casted in other series,movies and started modeling after a while.I also started my own cosmetic line a year ago.I have my own company called ''CH cosmetic''.I am currently the youngest self made multi billionaire.

I think I am ready to return to Paris.

Brace yourself Paris cause Chloe Hermandez is coming.

I got out of my thoughts when I heard my phone buzzing.It was Dylan who emailed me the guest list..I opened it and my eyes darted to some specific names.Adrien Agreste,Zoe Bourgeois,Marinette Dupain cheng and Luka Couffaine.Ofcourse they would be there.Adrien is still a model for his father,Marinette is Gabriel Agreste's assistant designer,Zoe is an influencer and Luka is now a world known singer and model.I continue to read the email and saw that all the guest will stay at the Bougeois hotel for a week before the event for rehersals blah blah blah.

After reading the email I made my way to pops apartment by foot since it is quite close to my house and I love to walk.Before I could even knock on the door it came swinging open.

"Chloe your here."he said pulling me into a hug.

"Hey pops"i said while hugging him back.

"Come on in" he led me to the living room.

I met pops aka Diego Hermandez four years ago.He is Spanish and Selena's father.I changed my surname to his.He is like a father to me no he is my father.He is also my mentor and teacher.

I didn't meet Selena until late because she was studying abroad.

"Why am I summoned here pops."I get straight to the point.

"You are going to Paris" he states.

''Yup'' I say popping the p.

"I hope you're ready to face it"

I had dinner with pops and told him why I am going to Paris.

After than I went back to the hotel.I spent the last week mentally preparing myself to face them.Not that I am not ready.I board  my private plane and make myself comfortable it is gonna be a hella long ride.