The Darkness Behind

Prologue

". ..and this is the moment which everyone has been waiting for. One of the most prestigious titles of the glamorous film  world, the title of the  icon of the decade. All in the audience, hold your breath. The top leading ladies nominated by the jury are

Miss Anna Gray, Miss Nicole Lindsey, and the most favorite of all, Miss Leia Marshal!"

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The room's pervasive dullness gradually vanished as the crimson morning light rose and illuminated every nook with its golden beams. The light breeze enhanced the serenity of the golden rays. The group of colorful tulips shone up with the pearl-like dew drops while the white hue of the room reflected the delicate shimmer of the morning.

"Wake up, sluggish bear. Wake up, Lili! You have the invitation for tonight's star party dinner".

The young girl, with raven dark chocolate-colored hair and pretty hot gray eyes, pulled herself out of the mess. Her arched eyebrows, peachy lips, and heavenly fair face, her eye-catching crystal-like beauty, all of them were complimenting the bright golden sun rays of the morning. Up she raised her hand and waved it in the air with her thin-long fingers and manicured shining long nails as if to give a sign not to disturb her this early in the morning.

 "Oh, Kryssi, do not start lecturing this early. I hate it." The girl scratched her eyes with her fingers  with an irritation blazing in her eyes, she cried out.

"Don't you even dare to call me . I hate those who used to call me Lili. I just... I just hate this name."

"Okay, okay! Leia. Is that okay now? I can never understand why you always pull me into your quarrels. That's really infuriating”, the girl standing on the door mumbled with a furious glaze.

She yawned widely and, stretching her hands, sat up on her bed and looked her companion in the eye. Then, she spoke up.

"I know very well which invitation to accept and which to skip."

It was evident to her that she had a radiant glow on her face and a strong light in her gray eyes.

"Like last night's nominee show. That was really an out of the place thing for me. Leia Marshall is the youngest nominated artist for this tutle and yet people desire her to win. Nobody doubts that I am the only one with the necessary skills to take home that glitzy crown, and I will!" 

Impressively arrogant, the girl stood up in front of her closest friend and most reliable confidante—who happened to be Leia's professional manager. Leia's relationship with Krystal, whom he affectionately nicknamed Kryssi, was a testament to genuine love, trust, and a solid bond since there was never a disagreement or argument between them.

Kryssi gently smiled, already knowing all of Leia's words by memory. With a sigh, shook her head, telling her conceited, youthful companion, "Leia, your stylists should be here by three o'clock." Freshen up."

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As Leia had anticipated, the evening was incredibly exquisite and majestic. The glitz of the location can be matched by the starry night sky. Meeting and casual discussion were taking place among the invited guests. Though tiresome, Leia  thought it to be rather interesting. Before a very unexpected but recognizable voice surprised her from behind, everything had seemed amazing and stunning to her.

"Hey, Lili! How do you do?"

"Andrew?" Heuron said, seeming horrified. When she turned, she saw a tall, fair, young guy of thirty dressed in black suit. His sapphire eyes hid great depth in them while his built torso showcased his toughness and sternness. With a haughty smirk, Leia looked away from him and toward her champagne glass. "Celebrating my new title," she shot back at the man.

He smiled. "A shower of congratulations. Hope you always achieve what you desire." However, the smile quickly disappeared, and hatred filled his eyes. With a low, deep voice, he leaned in near to her ears. “Do you honestly think I will let you take home the gleaming title, dear? I am not going to allow pleasure or prosperity to come your way."

After taking his champagne glass, the man turned to the side where the other guests were standing while his eyes were still on Leia.

He went on, "I used to give you my heart, my life, and everything, but now all I want is to watch you suffer in agony forever, my love! Furthermore, the person in whom you have total faith will be the one to cause you this suffering." Andrew smiled with a devilish glaze, gave her a soft hug, and murmured in her ears, "Lili, I wish you a terrible life and a very, very horrible death!"

With a look of intense anger on her face, her hands shoved him away and she hurled her glass viciously on the ground. This made the whole venue root their eyes on her but in just a second, she dashed out of the magnificent hall with complete rage filled in her eyes.

Among the audience of this unexpected hustle was Krystal too, but she seemed hesitant to step into the matter between Leia and Andrew.

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In an hour, everyone’s phone in the party venue bashed up with common news like a flood. The news of an accident of Leia Marshall went on like a fire all over the media. The statement from the cops stated that  Leia Marshall’s car crashed at a road-pole due to over speed and overturned off the road. 

[to be continued......]

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