Bab 87: Fluctuating Confidence
Saturday would have been like every other normal day. If the video of Heya singing in public had not been posted online.
When she got back that night, she waited tirelessly for Muchen to return so she would tell him how she sang and received applause. But he didn't return till she fell asleep. In the Early hours, he left for work without her meeting him. She had overslept after the biking yesterday. Even if she hadn't biked, the joy in her heart would make her sleep peacefully.
There was no need exercising today neither was there a need for Muchen to join them, since they had a stressful day yesterday. Sara helped Heya massage her body as she went on and on about how Cearo had called her once she woke up. And wanted to meet her one last time before he travelled back to school.
"He seems like a nice guy" Sara commented.
"I guess. But I'm not sure I'm ready to tell him yet that you're my Fitness coach."
"Why?" She was amazed at Heya's fluctuating confidence.
"I don't know. Besides, it's better to refer to you as my friend. We are friends right?" She asked with a smile.
Sara laughed. "Of course. Who would not want to have the Almighty Li Heya as a friend?"
"Not as much as they wish to be the Almighty Li Heya's sister in law"
Sara didn't utter a word.
"You don't want that position?" Heya asked.
"It doesn't suit me" It was the only sentence Sara could make.
Heya nodded and said with a smile. "You didn't say you didn't want it though."
Sara stopped using her hands on Heya's body and relaxed on the sofa. She was about to say something when her phone rang. It was Joreen who informed her about a viral video online. Some even captioned it.
'Jin's young master and Li's young mistress dating?'
'Li corporation's young Mistress unveiled'
Most people were shocked to have realised it was Li Heya. No one had actually paid attention at first. Everyone was talking about their voices and how amazing they sounded together. Until an anonymous user brought their attention to Cearo's introduction of the both of them before they began singing. A lot of people did not believe because having the same name and surname was a normal coincidence. But the person had sent a photo of Heya getting into a car, with Sara standing beside her. Her former classmates also confirmed that it was Li Heya.
Heya was almost at the edge of breaking down when she read the comments about how she was fat and that was why she had been hiding. Some said she would have made it in the entertainment industry if only she was fit.
Her phone rang. It was a call from Cearo.
Sara had tried everything she could to stop Heya from reading more. But Heya had refused.
"Are you not going to take your call?" Sara asked her.
Heya took a deep breath and answered it.
"Are you okay Heya?" Cearo asked.
"I'm fine. Are you okay?" She asked softly.
He chuckled a bit before speaking. "Well, I'm good. I had no idea they took things so seriously here. We'll get that down soon. How's your family reacting to this?"
The sudden mention of her family caused her to jolt up from the sofa. "Oh God! They are going to freak out"
"They're not aware yet?" He asked.
"I don't think so. I only just heard about it also."
"You don't have to panic. My family would get rid of all of it" His people had also been surprised to see a video of him online. And were in the middle of taking it all down.
Heya paced round the room. All effort to calm her down by Sara was futile. She had tried reaching Muchen but he wasn't picking up. She had called Ms Long but was informed that she took the weekend off and Muchen would probably be in a meeting with an important client.
Sara kept going through the comments online. When she saw something, her eyes brightened "You need to see this" She passed her phone to Heya. When Heya saw it, her eyes widened.
Muchen had just finished his meeting with Song Changyu when he saw several missed calls from Heya.
He had expected to meet with Changyu personally, but had been shocked to find Mo Dexi there also, who was equally shocked to see him. When Song Changyu entered she spoke only twice, the first thing she said was "I'll give you both 10 minutes each to explain why I have to sell the land to you"
This came as a surprise to the both of them. After they were both done,she said. "You'll both hear from me" And that had been all. It was more like they were being interviewed.
Before he called Heya back, his secretary had briefed him on the entire issue.
"Bro. Sorry, I didn't know you were busy."
"So you have a boyfriend now?" He asked.
"Bro... what.. what. are you talking about?" She stuttered.
"I saw that Jin guy trying to hug you. He's lucky he didn't succeed"
Heya laughed. Sara who was also listening giggled silently.
"I'm sorry. I didn't think about the implication before I did that"
"I'll take care of it. You sounded amazing by the way" He complimented. When he was shown the video. He had been really surprised to see Heya singing boldly. Another thing that caught his eyes aside from Jin Cearo who had been wanting to hug her, was the pretty girl Heya hugged. She had really helped his sister a lot.
He knew she was trying to avoid him. He had to make use of this chance. "Is Sara there?"
Once he confirmed she was there, he asked Heya to pass the phone over to her.
Her heart skipped when she heard him ask about her. She took the phone slowly and spoke.
"Mr Li."
'How distant' He thought. "I'll send someone to bring Joreen over tomorrow."
"Oh... okay. Thanks"
After silence lingered for a while, he asked.
"Are you free tomorrow night?
Bab 88: Don't you feel ashamed.
Heya smiled happily as she looked at her phone.
'Li Heya's fan club'. The members rebutted every ill comment about her. A lot of people had been motivated by her courage and took her as their role model.
'I'm slim yet lack confidence. Wish I was like Li Heya.'
'Her family is rich, she's pretty and super talented. What a blessing'
'Her voice is superb. I almost cried when I heard her.'
'She perfectly fits Jin Cearo. Someone please tell me they are dating'
'I'm fat and always hides myself indoors. I wish I could come out like her.'
'What a refreshing sight. She should definitely join the entertainment world'
Anyone who tried to say something negative were violently backlashed. And just like that, most people continued praising her. Some encouraged her to open her private channel and drop videos of her singing. She began to regret since she knew everything would be taken down soon.
She spoke to Sara. But Sara heard nothing. She felt like she had committed a grave sin. What sin did she commit anyway? She told him the truth. That she had plans for Sunday night. Why was she feeling down then? She had to do this. She only had to meet with Miss Song first. It was important to her. Then she would settle this whole thing on Monday.
But going with Dexi, was something she had been rethinking. Was it really worth going there with him? But how else was she supposed to enter? She pushed every other thought from her head. She had to achieve this first.
"That was fast" Heya pouted.
Sara finally looked at her. "What did you say?"
Heya showed her her phone's screen. "They've taken it all down"
Sara patted her back gently. "At least you know a lot of people love you. And you've inspired a lot of them also. I'm really proud of you"
Heya held Sara's hands and met her eyes with a firm gaze.
"Sara...I think... I want to go to college"
**
Sara was about to answer their apartment when she received a call from a strange number. Who turned out to be Dexi. He obviously needed an award in stalking.
"What is it this time?"
She could hear excitement in his tone when he spoke. "You are always not happy to hear from me"
"I don't think I have any reason to be" She answered bluntly.
"Are you free now? Let's go get you something to wear tomorrow"
Sara lightly hit her head against the wall. She had totally forgotten she would be needing an appropriate outfit for the occasion.
"Are you there?" He asked when he didn't hear any response.
Sara cleared her throat and spoke."Did I mention I had none? Besides, why do you think I would want to shop with you?"
"You're my date. of course, you need to look the prettiest tomorrow"
"Don't delude yourself Mr Mo. We're both using each other right now. And I'll take care of my appearance" She cut the call when she was done speaking.
Dexi chuckled. If all girls were like Sara, the world would have been quite an interesting place.
When Sara entered the apartment, She saw Jianjun looking straight at her. "I told you I would take care of our apartment" He said.
"I know. Just assume I'm lending it to you then" Sara answered and sat beside him. "I still have more than enough left."
He didn't know how to feel about Sara transferring her money to him. "Dad, you have been taking care of me for 25 years. It's only normal that I do so now."
His eyes shone "24 years Sara!" He corrected.
She sighed and nodded. "24 years"
***
Heya was glad Sara had already left the house before her mother arrived there. She was looking for the girl on the video and picture who had made her daughter expose herself to the public.
"Can't you see she's a bad influence? What was Muchen thinking, hiring her as your coach?" Dana blew up.
"Mum please stop it! Sara did nothing wrong. She's my friend. It was my decision to sing there"
"You now take her side? That girl cease to be your coach from today!"
"MUM you can't do that."
"I can't? I can do anything. I am Jiang Dana. Do you know the implication of that? To your father, to your brother, to me. Even to yourself. Have you thought of what might happen if your grandmother hears about this?"
"PLEASE!" Heya raised her voice. Which startled the both of them, including the maids watching from their various hideout. "That's all you care about. Do you ever think of me as your daughter?" Tears flowed down her cheeks freely. She didn't bother stopping them.
Dana's mouth was agape. "She...she also taught you to speak to your mother like that?" Dana pointed a finger at her in disbelief.
"Sara did nothing wrong. You should be grateful to her that she did something you all couldn't do" She tapped her chest and spoke with a husky voice. "I... I really wanted to die. You all neglected me. You never cared how I lived or how I felt. You just wanted me to lose weight at all cost. When it wasn't working, you completely ignored me and just fed me with food every time. You gave up on me! Don't you feel ashamed?" She choked on her tears but continued "Don't you feel ashamed that your only daughter prefers to stay with her brother than her parents?"
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