Chapter 199 - One Hundred And Ninety-nine: A New Life (1/2)
Maya's point of view
It has been a week since my newly improved relationship with Niklaus began, which in one sentence means; Niklaus has been cheating on Tina with me.
Its quite funny the cycle here: Tina and Niklaus first dated until I arrived and they broke up- not because I broke them up - and then, Niklaus and I commenced our journey together and the witch Tina barges in like the bitch she is and breaks us up successfully and now back to her again, I'm set to break them up - only this time, it's for revenge.
To Tina and I, this was more than just capturing Niklaus. It was more than a game; our pride was on the line here - May the best woman win.
”I get that you and Niklaus are in love with each other but what you both are doing is called an affair ” Camille pointed out, ”Maya, you're stepping on hot coals by dating an engaged man”
During the past week, she has been a constant company in my life and today, I finally moved out of that wrecked apartment into this incredible penthouse.
”Niklaus once belonged to me, she was the one who tactically took him away from me. I'm just returning the favor” I argued with her.
Well, Camille who was also my manager was the only person who knew about my ”illicit” relationship with Niklaus after she had mistakenly caught us in the act in my apartment.
”Listen up here you dumbhead, do you dare compare yourself to Christina? That woman you contend with has power and money and she pretty much can get away with anything or buys them anyway. But what about you? No pun intended Maya, but you've got nothing! No money- ”
”I have money” I was truly offended.
”Those few millions in your account would soon diminish if you don't invest it wisely and quickly and it's nothing compared to the billion Christina has,” Camille crudely said.
Ouch, that hurt me, that woman doesn't sugarcoat her words at all.
She went on, ”Maya, you're in show business and what does the audience want? Action! gossip! Drama! Those people don't care about your personal feelings nor would they sympathize with you rather they would chew you up once this information gets exposed.
”And I've told you, one more scandal and you're out of this industry. You have a chance to make it big with this movie, so make the right decision” Ahe ended her lectures, finally
”These are the last of my things” I purposely changed the topic since it was getting increasingly close to home.
My eyes roved around my apartment, taking in the appearance. The penthouse has double-height ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows with the terrace accessible to me. It was quite an eye-catcher since its elevated position offered a magnificent view of the city.
Elegant dark mahogany wood was used for the floor, providing heat in the rooms while the apartment was painted a soft mixture of gray and beige giving out a cool urban style look. The furniture was high-quality and the sofa was made of original leather; everything just spoke of luxury.
”Do all artists who sign a contract with you guys get an apartment like this?” I couldn't help but ask.
”Not all but those favored by the president,” Camille said, giving me a usual look.
”Why are you staring at me that way?”
”What's going on between you and Eden,” she questioned with narrowed eyes.
I was taken aback by her question but quickly composed myself, ”I don't know what you're talking about?”
”You just gave me the same response Eden gave me when I questioned his reluctance to have dinner with you- that's the tradition in the company,” She said.
”Well, who knows?” I shrugged,” He must have a reason for that,”
Camille sighed and stared hard at me, hands on her waist, ”Maya, I'm your manager and we have to be hundred percent honest with each other so I can do damage control when the time comes cause Christ! you are a ticking time bomb,”
”Fine, I kissed him,” I finally confessed.
”You did what?!” She screamed at me.
”It was a mistake” I was quick to explain, ”It was during that time in the hospital when I got injured. I was just depressed and angry over my life and I thought getting a backer would help me with my revenge and then there was Eden, he was really kind to me and I thought it wouldn't be bad to date him after all, I'm a single lady. So I took the initiative and kissed him and got utterly rejected.The end.” I was breathless after my rushed narration.
Camille's mouth was agape, she pointed at the phone in my grasp, ”Does Niklaus know about this?”
Uh-oh, I totally forgot about him, not that I meant it that way. I just didn't know Niklaus and I was going to get back together like this else I wouldn't have gone for Eden. Gosh, what have I gotten myself into?
”No, he doesn't,” I answered.
”Then you better keep it that way sweetheart unless you want a war on your hand,” She advised me.
I sat on the blush pink colored sofa, rubbing my face with my palms.
”Fine, that aside, you have an important interview tomorrow” She informed me.
”Interview?”
Camille explained ” 'Finding paradise' has been garnering a lot of attention on the internet and so Innovative Media Records wants to feature you on one of their shows”