Finding My Safe Space

Chapter 17

No, bitch. Not today. I won't fall just because of those mere fake news.

"Are you okay?" JJ asked when he saw me sitting on stairs.

"I'm okay." I answered.

"Let's go?" He flashed a smile and I just gave him a nod.

I don't know if JJ's already aware of those articles but I'm glad that he respected my silence during the whole ride.

Pagkarating namin sa studio ay agad bumungad sa akin ang pagmumukha ni Florence.

"Hi couz! Hi Ranielle!" She greeted and smiled at us.

My blood started to boil when I remembered what I read earlier.

Foxy? Kabit?

I gritted my teeth. Now, if she did something or say something, I won't think twice anymore. Wala na akong pakialam if JJ would hate if I'd insult his cousin because she deserve it. My patience is in a very thin line now.

And who knows? Aside from Lara, ay isa siya sa mga naiisip kong may pakana ng fake news na 'yon, it's even pretty obvious because of her statement.

And now, she's acting what? Innocent? She's indeed an actress.

I looked around unconsciously, saka ko lang narealize 'yong ginawa ko no'ng magkasalubong ang mata naming dalawa ni Florence.

She raised a brow and smiled at me. "He's not here."

I smirked. "No one's asking."

"Do you know who's fault it was on why he's not here?" Lumapit siya sa akin at hinawakan ang dulo ng buhok niya.

"How will I know? Ikaw alam kong alam mo." I answered.

"He might lose this opportunity, you know. Because of you."

I raised a brow. "He won't, because why would he? And why would it be because of me? I thought you're smart but maybe I overestimated you. Tell me, was it that hard to distinguish the truth from lie?"

She smiled. "Are you still that proud to be a mistress?"

I laughed sarcastically. "Fact check before you speak if you don't want me to sue you for defamation. Excuse me, I have no time for blockheads like you."

I clenched my fist. It's a good thing that I was still able to control my anger. I badly want to hit her, but I'm not as low as her to resort in violence. I am more than that, kahit sagad na sagad na ako.

"People hates you now, as well as your family. Soon, you'll no longer be that princess."

Lumingon ako at ngumiti. Magkapatid yata sila ni Lara, same kasi sila ng braincells.

"Are you proud then? That people are glorifying you thinking that you're being cheated on? Hah," I laughed.

"I can imagine their faces once they learn that all of those were fictional. I honestly thought you're better than that, but in turned out that you're the lowest of the lowest." I smirked.

"What? Bitch!"

I crossed my arms.

"Look at yourself. You're the one who provoked me but now it looks like you're gonna act as a victim again and manipulate the people around you. You know what? That's so low, so pathetic. Can you at least show a little class?"

I flashed a smirk before finally walking away from her.

I won't lose with you, bitch!

While preparing, JJ suddenly announced that some of their organization's members decided to watch the rehearsal kay may magiging audience.