A Crossroad ✔

Chapter 8: Mr. Star

[Raven]

"Raven..." I wore my usual half-smile as I saw her walking towards me. Her lips are curved into a girly smile, eyes twinkling like she's been offered some candy. I took a close look at her for some seconds.

She looks great. With that beautiful shape, creamy white complexion and yes, pretty face— she would pass any modeling career.

"Yeah, why are you here?" I asked her as I played my hair. I just got back from my New York tour and here I am, too exhausted to deal with anybody. Add up the fact that my supportive fans are waiting for me outside and I don't have the slightest idea how to get away.

"Just to check you out. How was the tour?" I shrugged at the question she raised, putting both of my hands on the pocket of my coat.

"Tiring as always. Anyway, I gotta go, Liz. I have a lot to catch up, you know." I walked past her, waving my hand lazily. I hope she wasn't offended with my gesture. Damn. She must realize there's no way in hell I would have the energy to greet anyone a happy day.

"Y-Yeah, see you." I didn't bother look back. For sure, a lot of journalists are writing fake news about us again. Although how many times I told the public certain things that ensure them I don't have plans on dating anybody, they are still very fond of fabricating stories about us.

I really hate the idea. It's not like I like her or what. She's not my type. I admit that I did try getting close to her but that was because I was pushed to a freaking dare! She's nosy, and a nagger. She acts like my girlfriend when in fact, she isn't. Not even close.

Very not my type.

On the contrary, I like girls like her. Silent, intimidating, but damn sexy. What could silence be to be so sexy and attractive?

I don't have any idea.

I'm talking about that little girl who troubled me for the past eight years and yes, still counting. That little girl whom I met at a celebration and I was suddenly attracted to for all the right reasons.

And that little girl who suddenly dropped out of school for no particular reason too. Without telling anyone. The teacher said it was kinda confidential, and they were tight-lip about it. If only I could squeeze some information, I could've.

I heaved a sigh. So pathetic, Raven.

I walked through the stewardees and some staff I was with in the tour like the usual. When my fans saw me coming out of the plane, all of them started going wild. 

Man... This is what it means to be famous, huh? 

Although I'm very much used to it, everything seems to be so unbelievable. It feels surreal, like you're just in the sky floating, blankly staring at the gifts laid upon your eyes and getting exhausted for flying too.

This is what I want. And I achieved this kind of fame too easy than what I expected. The journey wasn't all bumpy, but the work is.

With my sunglasses, hands in my coat, and my favorite hat, I confidently walked towards the exits surrounded by my guards. Andaming sumubok na humawak, ilang beses pa akong halos mahila, o kaya ay maitulak sa pagdumog ng mga tao.

I couldn't protest, I shouldn't.

I reached the car my management sent to pick me up.  My manager and some other staffs greeted me before I went inside, fast with guards still assisting me strictly.

"What are my projects for today?" I asked one of my assistants. He instantly checked on his logbook where my schedule is tabulated. 

"None for today, Raven." My brows raised automatically.