Bab 15: Meet and Greet
Bella's blood gushed down to her toes; she was as pale as the moonlight after hearing Tyra's words. She could not speak nor faint. Bella was stuck up for a good few seconds, trying to digest what had just happened.
"D- Did you just say you are Felicity?" She asked Tyra politely. "As in the Felicity I was talking to in my podcast?" She asked again, just wanting to be sure about her fate. "Did I just destroy my idol's relationship just for clout?" she asked herself. "Am I dead after this?" she mumbled to herself.
"Yes, the one and the only." Tyra smiled at Bella. "I have to thank you for saving me from a disastrous relationship." She said, which calmed down Bella. She is nowhere near her death after all.
"Ahm, are you okay, though?" She asked Tyra. Though she looks fine on the outside, it does not mean she is perfectly fine on the inside. Unlike her, she was so transparent. The moment she is not okay, she tends to let go of herself.
Tyra took a deep sigh before she answered. "Well, I thought he was the perfect guy for me." Her eyes were turning red. "I mean, we were both busy and did not want publicity or any of that. The relationship was mutually beneficial for us." She added. Tyra looked at Bella as if asking if it was really okay for her to open up.
Bella nodded, letting her continue with pouring her heart out.
"Well, the few moments we were together, I felt genuinely happy. The conversations were highly intellectual. You know I would always learn a thing or two from him." Tyra was humble to admit that he learned from her ex fiancé. Tyra smiled and looked directly into Bella's eyes, "And gosh, the sex was amazing." Tyra did not shy away from admitting this intimate information to Bella.
Bella is flattered that Tyra is opening up to her like they've known each other for a long time now. "I'm sorry. I've advised you against your happiness." She tried to play down her participation in Tyra's breakup with her fiancé.
"No, it was completely my decision. You don't have to be sorry." She paused and reflected on the real reason behind her decision. "I just realized that if my marriage would be like this, then I don't want it." Her eyes were filled with tears and she was quick to wipe them away. "You were right. I deserve more." She continued.
Bella squeezed Tyra's hand. "Was he okay with it?" She was curious.
"No. He was asking me why." Tyra chuckled. "That was the worst part of it. He does not realize why." The pain in her voice was clear. It baffled Bella that a person as perfect as Tyra would be in such a situation. And the weirdest part is that how come the pain is clear for her, but the man who was about to marry her was clueless.
"I hope he eventually finds his way back to you. Or better yet, meet the right one for you." Bella said with sincerity. "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." She assured Tyra that she will keep the talk they had sacred for them.
"Thank you." Tyra gave Bella a faint smile. "I'm planning on lying low for a while. I need a fresh start. Maybe hibernate in an isolated island" She laughed as she admitted her next move to Bella.
Bella looked surprised by her revelation. In fact, she looked like she was in a panic. "But before you leave…" Bella butted in. "Can I have a selfie with you?" She was serious.
Her serious face made Tyra laugh harder. "Of course, we are friends now! Silly girl." Tyra said as she stood up for the photo with Bella.
Bella's jaw dropped to the ground, hearing her idol pertain to her as a friend. "This is my lucky day!" She claimed as she happily took photos with Tyra.
***
Bella went home again with a big grin on her face. She can't believe how her luck completely turned around from the downward spiral she was a few days ago. "If you are dirt low, there is really nowhere left to go than to go up." She pumped up herself as she dropped on her bed, hugging her phone.
"I still can't believe it, Tyra Jones; the ultimate multi media star! She is my friend now." Bella tossed on her bed like a love-struck teenager. She chose the best photo they had and posted it on her social media accounts. She placed a caption; "Good chat, good food with a good friend."
The next day, the photo Bella uploaded last night went viral again. It seems like everything she does is magic with the people. They can't get enough of her. They even compared her with Tyra. Most of them agree that Bella is even more attractive than Tyra. Although this is not the type of comments she prefers, she could not deny the fact that it boosts her confidence even more.
"Ring, ring." An unknown number is calling her again. Every time such caller ID is ringing her, she could not help but jolt from her seat. Calls from the banks and her landlady have been somewhat traumatizing for her. An experience she truly does not want to look back on.
"Good morning, this is Simon from Stars Now Agency. You have a meeting with us at six at the Grand Central Hotel. We will then proceed with the turnover of your apartment and studio." Simon was straight to the point and cold. No trace of a warm welcome could be heard from him.
Bella heard all the details at once. She wasn't even sure if she was supposed to answer. "Hmm, yes okay, noted on this." She wanted to sound as professional as possible. And as she expected the professionalism of the other side, Simon ended the call without any form of a closing talk. "Huh, thank you?" Bella said to no one.
She took a deep sigh, realizing it was her last few hours in the apartment that sheltered her for the past few years. Bella touched the wall of her room as she reminisced about the days she spent in here. "I'm going to miss you." She talked as if her house would answer.
Jack came to her apartment as if on cue. "Hey, girl. I'm here to pick up your things." He shouted as he went inside Bella's apartment.
Bella came out of her room and crossed her arms over her chest. "Girl, you tell me. Are they contacting you?" She confronted him.
"Ahm, haven't I told you? I was just hired as your assistant." Jack sticks his tongue out to tease Bella.
Bella's eyes glimmered with joy. She jumped like a little child as she embraced her only friend. "I'm really happy that you did not lose your job because of me, after all." Her concern for Jack was genuine.
"Maybe they thought that you are too crazy for them to handle alone." He laughed and embraced Bella back. After a few seconds, he pushed Bella away. "Now, get ready for that meeting. Show your best face, please."
Bella laughed and agreed with both her hands up. She went to the shower like usual, but after it was the weird part for Bella. Jack laid the dress she was going to wear on the bed. "Hmm, interesting." Bella picked up the white silk blouse paired with a black straight pants. She looked extra elegant with the pair that Jack picked up for her. She suddenly felt like she has a personal stylist.
"Girl, what do you think?" Bella spanned around, showing herself to Jack.
"Perfect." Jack answered as he looked fairly impressed with his friend.
Bella was headed to the door. She bowed in front of Jack like a proper lady to a queen. "I'll be going now."
Jack stopped Bella. "Oh, girl! Wait up." He exclaimed. "Wait for them. They will pick you up."
"What?" Bella was not sure if she heard Jack right.
He nodded, confirming what he just said.
"They are really something, huh?" She said and sat back on her couch as she waited for the company car. She checked the time, and she was just a few minutes early.
Thirty minutes passed, and still no car was pulling up to their curb. She hasn't eaten anything yet and the car service is late.
***
"Sir, should we come and pick her up now?" Simon asked his boss.
"No, let her wait a little more." He replied. He walked over to his window and looked at his watch. "Hmm, one more hour and you will get your chance to meet me." He paused and exhaled heavily. "Your worst nightmare."
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