Love In The Backstage

Chapter 1

[Cara Delevingne as Ellie]
Ellie's POV
"Come on dad! You know I'm able to deal with all the pressure they are going to put me through!" I say proudly crossing my arms in front of my chest.

"Ellie.. I don't want you to take part in the show and that's final!" he says raising his voice and clenches his fist in order to scare me off but if he thinks I'm going to stop begging then he is making a fool of himself.

"Why? Is it a reason behind your denial?" I ask trying to hide my smirk. Of course I know what he puts people stand up to because like anyone who wants to earn money he ignores what are the consequences in other people's lives.

"Ellie! If you continue behaving like that I will ground you!" he says punching his desk with his fists.

"I'll stop for now.. But I'll come later. See you daddy!" I say with a sweet smile and make my way out of his -huge would be an understatement- office.

I run down the halls and enter my room. I change into a black loose hoodie and black skinny jeans and search for something that will help my dad with his decision .I search through the stuff in my bag and spot my favorite red paint. I pull the hoodie over my head and climb out of my window.

I don't have money for a taxi so I will walk. I run towards the opposite street carefully and when I make sure nobody saw me escaping I put on my black sunglasses and head to his -factory as he calls it- of talents. It's quite far from here but if I fasten my pace I will probably be back for dinner.

I walk down the crowded streets pushing people out of my way trying to escape from this hectic atmosphere. When I finally arrive to my destination, I run to the back of the building and climb up the big walls.

When I reach the top of the building I sit down on one of the big windows and take out the red paint from my bag. I draw with big red letters my little message for my daddy. -You're a liar.- I climb down the big walls but I miss a step and end up falling. Fuck. I fall down with a loud thud. Shit, it fucking hurts.

I try to stand up but my right feet can't hold my weight. I hear laughter from behind me and I turn around to see who's the jerk laughing.

I glance at him for a moment and then raise my middle finger. Of course he's handsome that's what my dad promotes. He has red ginger hair and big brown eyes. Even though his just a kid like me probably a couple years older than me I don't want him to see my face because a guy like him will probably be a jerk and reveal my secret.

I start running away. I cross the streets without even looking but fortunately I make it home safely. I climb up my window and enter my room the time my dad yells my name. I chuckle and quickly change into my pajamas. I plop down on my bed and wait for my dad to burst in any minute.

The door bursts open and my dad comes in view. Of course he's wearing an angry face and his fists are clenched as usual.

"Hey daddy! Is something wrong?" I ask innocently with a fake frown and he huffs.

"You know what's wrong!" he yells angry and frustrated.

"Do I?" I ask playing it confused. He sighs and runs his hand through his curly hair.

"Okay! You win this time! But when you get hurt don't come to me crying! I warned you a thousand times!" he says and I jump off my bed and pull him in a tight hug.

"Thank you dad." I say and he pulls away.

"I warned you!" he says looking straight into my eyes and I nod shrugging. Finally I have the chance to help these poor people who have no idea what they're putting themselves into.

"Dinner's ready." he says in a hurry and walks out of my room. I trail behind him and grab his arm.

"Aren't you going to eat with me today?" I ask slightly disappointed.

"Maybe tomorrow. I'm exhausted. Good night lollipop." he says kissing my forehead and makes his way to his bedroom.

"You keep saying that the last three years!" I shout behind him and then I hear his bedroom door close. Like he cares.

I make my way downstairs and into the big dining room. What's the reason of having a huge dining table when everybody eats alone? I take a place in the big chair where my dad is supposed to be sitting with me right now and start eating the meal Marisha our housekeeper and cooker made for me.

The worst thing is that even she doesn't want to eat with me. My life is not like the books. I'm not the rich daddy girl. Our housekeeper isn't my close friend who I call mother . With no doubt that's not my case.

Yeah it's true I don't have a mother but not because she died but because she doesn't want me in her life. As she says she's a busy artist who doesn't have time for her family. I was just an accident that happened a long time ago when she was touring around the world.

My dad and her weren't in a relationship, they just had an one night stand and then I happened. Mum doesn't even acknowledge my existence and I'm sure she doesn't even know my name.

I finish eating and head back to my room. After a few seconds of laying in my bed I went out like a light leaving all of my bad thoughts to go away.

-------------------

"Ellie!" I hear my father's voice calling my name but I'm not in the mood to talk to him. I woke up two hours ago but I haven't make a move yet to stand up from my laying position.

"Ellie! You're going to be late!" he says knocking loudly on my door which I locked last night. Wait. What?

"What?" I ask standing up.

"You have your audition in an hour! Did you forget?" he says and I open my door.

"No I didn't. I'll be down in ten minutes!" I say and close the door on his face. Rude much? Yeah that's me. I change in my favorite pink T-shirt and black knee-length leggings with my black converse. I put my long light brown hair in a ponytail and head downstairs.

To be honest I'm a bit nervous because this is going to be the first time I am going to sing in front of other people. I see my dad waiting impatiently by the door and I , as the good girl I am, slowly walk towards him.

"Come on Ellie!" he says as he gently grabs my arm and leads me out of the house and into his car. I sit in the driver's seat and my dad takes off.

"Have you chosen a song?" He asks and looks at me from the mirror.

"Yeah.. Break the Rules - Charlixcx." I say turning to look out of the window.

"Is this even a song? I mean you need a song that shows off your skills." he says and I groan.

"It's a great song and if they don't like me then I just don't care." I say leaning my head in the cold window.