UBS #1: NIGHT CHANGES (DISCONTINUED)

18 - Preparations

ELLENA SCARLET

"Good morning, mommy." A voice softly whispered in my ears.

"Marcus? Hi, good morning." I said while sitting up and hugging him sideway.

"Good morning, Mommy. Daddy is throwing tantrums downstairs. He is also saying bad words." Marcus said while fidgeting the hem of his Iron Man shirt.

"Don't worry about your Dad, I'll handle him. And don't repeat the bad words your Daddy was saying."

I sighed before getting on my knees and lifting Marcus to stand on the bed. "Okay, Mommy. But promise me we'll watch Avengers when you get back." He held up his pinky at me. I wrapped my pinky at his pinky and pressed my thumb at his as we both kissed the back of our thumbs.

"I promise." I grabbed my TV remote and opened it to play Avengers: Age Of Ultron. "I'll take a bath while you watch Avengers, okay. But I promise, we'll watch Endgame when your Dad and I get back."

*****

"Good morning, Lorenzo. What's for breakfast?" I asked, not looking up from Enzo as I was checking my phone about the so-called "Showdown between Ellena Scarlet & Camilla Thompson".

Lorenzo threw his IPad at the table towards me. I looked at him with a raised eyebrow before averting my eyes at the IPad. I pressed to play button as Marcus scoot over beside me to watch as well.

"Good morning, Rodriquez. This is just in, a college student, Lilly Danielson, took a video of Ellena Scarlet harassing and humiliating Camilla Thompson outside her cafe."

"Yesterday, I posted the video at Twitter and a lot of people were already jumping to conclusions and I really felt bad for Ellena. So I made things clear last night that it was actually Camilla Thompson who provoked Ellena Scarlet. I was sitting near their table when I heard Thompson saying mean things to Scarlet. But I think Thompson involved Scarlet's family and that's when the Scarlet snapped. And before I knew what's going to happen, Ellena was already beating the shit out of Camilla." Then a video that she took was shown.

At least she got my good side.

"Ellena Santiago Scarlet, Xia already did not allow you to participate in any show for who knows how long. Xia and Emily are still mad at you. What other tricks do you have up your sleeves?" Lorenzo said in disbelief before taking his IPad and starts eating. Hearing Lorenzo talks at me like I'm one of the suspects he's trying to put in jail, really hurts. Guilt and regret rose inside my heart as I looked back at Lorenzo and Marcus.

I want to apologize but my pride just getting in my way. After we win this case, a case I hope we win, I'll apologise to Lorenzo, Emily, and Xia.

"Elle, Mr. Thompson's PA actually called me earlier and asked for our presence at their company. She said the Mr. Thompson wants to talk to us before making a decision if he's continuing to let Camilla to sue you. But don't worry, I'll help you." He looked up and plastered a force yet tired smile.

"I'm sorry." I sadly smiled and silently mouthed. He shook his head and gave me a small sincere smile before resuming to eat.

*****

I'm going to a war against Camilla Thompson. I have to wear something simple yet elegant and demands respect. I thought while searching an outfit that could slap Camilla with my professionalism and beauty.

I picked a plain white shirt that is tucked inside my black culottes and white heels. Also, wore little makeup with deep red lipstick. When a woman's going to a war, she needs a smart ass brain and witty comebacks, and a red lips to finish the last step. Fierce like a tiger. Confident like a lion. (I don't know I'm saying😅)

I got out of my wardrobe and took a final look before going downstairs. I saw Shane, Marcus and Nicole's babysitter, talking with Lorenzo as she cradle Nicole in her arms. I went to Marcus who was squatting at the floor, continuing The Avengers: Age Of Ultron.

"Hey, Little Guy." I greeted with a sad smile. Marcus looked up to me and put both his hands against my cheeks. "You'll win, Mommy. I love you." He said as he pressed his forehead at mine.

"I love you too, Little Mars."

"I love you more, Mama."

"I love you the most." I kissed his nose, grabbed my black blazer, went to Nicole and kiss her. I walked out the house and saw Lorenzo in his three-piece suit, leaning at his matte black Audi R8 V10 with my Charles & Keith black bag on his right hand. "Your son was being Elvis Presley to me. Are you really sure he's your son?" He laughed as he opened the passenger's door.

"I'm 100% sure he's mine. You ready?" He smiled boyishly at me.

"Let's kick some bitches' asses and win this f*cking case!!!" I put on my sunglasses while he started the engines and drove away.