The Actress' Husband

Episode 17: Two Truths and A Lie

Recap: Emily visits Stella at the studio where her vogue-like interview is taking place and confronts her about being a cheater, alongside Jake. The video of both of them is leaked to the press intermittently and Stella is criticised by the media. Emily feels satisfaction brought by revenge as she drives away, stating that Jake will hear from her lawyer.

Episode 17: Two Truths and A Lie

"Emily, sweetie, have I ever told you how fucking badass you are?"

"No, but you can start from this point onwards."

Talia laughed at Emily's good sense of humor until her tone progressed into higher pitches.

She's really humored by my sudden burst of wit, isn't she? Emily thought, feeling highly amused herself.

Emily had known Talia for a good portion of her life. She had started out as a random stranger who tried to scout her at a restaurant beside her university. Frightened and cautious, Emily had fled from the tall woman who spoke of the grandeurs of the world she could achieve, that is if Emily was to make her represent her. Her confidence had been more of a poison to her than a wild card. Emily was put off by it the second she started talking to the next thirty minutes when she never stopped.

Talia Shaw's eyes were powerful as they had regarded the aspiring actress.

She told Emily of the many opportunities she had awaiting her as soon as she graduated. That she'd pitch her onto the scene without delay.

Emily had kindly declined, taking Talia by shock.

The manager's persuasive tongue - which was constantly compared to that of the snake in the Garden of Eden - could never be denied.

Everyone in the industry knew this much about her.

Talia was famous for not only having a bewitching mouth, but a strong personality and backbone. She was incredibly skilled at adapting to the person she was with and it was probably the reason why after many months of stalking Emily, unable to give up on the beauty and brains the young girl wielded, she had been successful in getting her to sign with her.

Fast forward to the present, Emily felt nothing but relief that she had succumbed to the woman before her.

Not only was her manager liberal and couldn't stand injustice, she also had a trait that was becoming more and more rare in this entertainment world - loyalty.

As Emily placed the cup of coffee on the table before her, her heart warmed up at the realization that she had been the lucky one in their relationship.

It was a good thing I didn't file for that restraining order, Emily thought in amusement.

"Thank you."

Talia blew into the steaming hot liquid before she regarded Emily with curious eyes.

"So what's next?"

Emily took a sip of her own black coffee before she stared out the window.

The day was illuminated with that special cold, pale light only a winter's sun could give, and the rain from last night made everything glow with a really slippery ice. The passersby struggled to keep their footing even with the big boots they wore. The air was blowing cold it seemed as the huddled by, alone or clutching onto someone. There was no doubt about it that if it rained tonight again, it would fall snow instead of liquid from the sky. It was the perfect day for staying at home, Emily concluded. It was depressing that she had to leave the house because of Stella.