Chapter 1
1338 Words
(Ashley POV)
"Sophia, Sophia! Wake up!" a familiar sound shouted on the other side of my bedroom door making me groan.
"Sophia, you have a photo shoot in a few hours! Get up!" she bangs on the door as I lazily sat up.
"I am awake" I shouted back to which the banging stopped.
"Get ready soon!" she shouted before I could hear footsteps descending down the stairs.
I looked at the alarm clock and groaned. 5:30 in the morning!
I reached home at 2 in the night! I went to get around 3!
I lazily got up from my bed and made way to the bathroom. Looking at the mirror I cringed at the smudged makeup.
I was so tired; I didn't even get to remove it. I took my makeup remover and slowly started to clean my face. After half an hour of struggle, I went and took a bath.
My name is Ashley Delaney. But that name is long lost. Now I am Sophia Melody- a singer, pop star, and a model. I have millions of loving fan and I am very rich.
But I have no happiness in what I have. I started my career in TV following my passion. My family was against it and wants me to be a doctor.
But then a miracle happened. I got a contract with a leading singing company.
I was so happy for the first year. I received love from my fans and my dream was coming true.
Then my family decided to interfere. They started to manage my life and made me sign every contract even if I don't like it.
My work life became hectic and t*****e. I do everything without going against my family. Wanting them to be proud of me.
It's being 3 years but I don't see them even a bit proud. They only loved the fame and power they get through me.
As I walk out of the room in my rob, someone was knocking on my door once again.
"It's me. Lets me in" the familiar voice said as I sighed.
"Good morning Abby," I said as the tall blond hair smiled at me.
"Good morning Sophia," My stylist said coming inside with her suitcase. I sat on my bed and dried my hair as Abby went straight to my closet.
Abby was the stylist appointed by my mother. She says my style and appearance are very bad and Abby will make it better.
Every morning she decides what I wear. If I have no designated wear I am given from the company she chooses my outfit and my makeup.
A few minutes later she came out with a black jean short and white top with a jacket and put it on the bed.
"You don't have a particular dress needed for the meeting so I brought this. Will look cute on you" she said as I nod and stood up.
I mutely took off my robe and put on the dress before Abby went on to do my makeup and hair.
She put on light makeup followed by pink lipstick. She styled my short hair with a curler making waves. My hair was a mixture of white and brown. I am a brunette but c***k of my hair in the front portion along with streaks on the behind are white.
"All done," she said as she smiled in satisfaction.
"Thank you, Abby," I said as I stood up. I put on my high heels and took my bag before walking out of the suit apartment.
"Drink some milk, Sweetheart. It will give you strength until breakfast" My cook and who is considered as my second mom, Melissa said as I smiled and took it.
After that, I made way to my vehicle parked in front of the apartment.
I let out a yawn entering the spacious van.
"Good morning, Millie," I said to my assistant strapping the seat belt.
"Good morning, Sophie. Hope you slept well" she said as I raised my eyebrow and looked at her.
"Ok. You didn't. Got it" she said as she opened her tab and looked through.
"You will have time to sleep today since you have no night schedule. Your work will be done by evening" she said as I nodded mentally dancing.
"I want to go for shopping then. I have to buy a present for Lilly's birthday" I said as she frowns.
"Cant I just sent someone to pick it?" she asked as I shook my head.
"No please. I want to buy for her myself," I said as she nodded.
The day went by in a blur and I was much more dead tired than before.
"You should wear this" Millie said handing me a hat and sunglass as I sighed and took it. I was in perfect disguise and went unrecognized in the shopping mall but I have seen to run out of luck when I bumped into a woman who was in fact a reporter.
"We found you!" she screamed as another man came running with a camera.
"s**t!" I cursed as I turned and walked fast.
On the process, I hit a mannequin which made me lose my hat.
"OMG! Sophia Melody!" someone screamed followed by screams and shout.
I immediately took my phone and texted my assistant. I knew I couldn’t run away so security is the only way I can escape.
People surrounded me and started asking questions. I tried to walk through but it was really hard. I smiled at them and kept trying although failing very badly.
"Please I came for shopping. Nothing else" I said to them but they all were turning deaf to the statement as they kept asking me to pose for the camera.
I looked around wanting to find an escape. But then I stopped.
My eyes landed on a pair of beautiful gold eyes. It was enchanting. I couldn’t look anywhere else. I felt my breath label.
Suddenly I was pushed back making me lose my eye contact with her. My security has come and they tried to clear a path for me.
"The car is parked in the front, Miss Sophia." One of my guards said as I nodded and walked fast to the direction of the exit. I was on the first floor so I need to go down an escalator.
As I walk through my eyes once again made contact with the beautiful eyes. My eyes widen as I saw it the middle black portion extends on both sides like that of a reptile.
I didn't feel frightened but I felt like falling into a trance.
What is wrong with me?!
"Sophia!" suddenly a familiar voice rang my ear making me break our stare.
"Omg! I knew I shouldn’t have left you alone!" Mille shouted frustrated as she took my hand and pulled me to the escalator.
We entered the Van and it sped home. Millie was lecturing me saying how she was right and that she will never let me go alone but I shut her out.
I couldn’t even look at his one more time. Hell, I was so focused on his mesmerizing eyes I didn't look at the rest of him.
The car stopped in front of my apartment hotel.
"Get some sleep. I will see you tomorrow for the shooting" Millie said as I got off the car and nod.
I walked to my apartment and groaned as I heard a noise in the living room. My parents are here.
I sighed and walked into the living room.
"You are so reckless! How can you go out like that? Creating a scene and ruckus!" Mom shouted as I sighed and walked forward.
"I have a shooting tomorrow. I am going to bed" I said entering my room while ignoring their shouts of how indiscipline and disgrace I am.
I changed to my PJ and fell on my bed hugging my pillow.
It is sad that no matter how hard I work they always find flaws in me.
"I feel so useless," I said hugging my pillow and crying myself to sleep.
*****Author note*******
Sooper sorry for the sooper late upload. I was a bit occupied with personal matters. But now I have started the update! The schedule for the book will be posted on my sss and insta page: authorrubyfaizal.
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