Day Forty-Three…
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The opening program of the Star Gala has started. Several VIP guests were acknowledged by the hosts. Richard Chang welcomed everyone through his opening speech.
The venue was filled with laughter and cheers when the CEO of Star Corp Entertainment wittily made some jokes to lighten the atmosphere.
"Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves! I have prepared several surprises for everyone. Your favorite Stars will also perform tonight. The pride of the Star Corp!"
Richard mentioned the performances of the famous artists of Star Corp but he never mentioned their names. Abigail was one of those Stars who would give a surprise performance.
"Let's enjoy the night. This Star Gala is for everyone present here. We will make the most of your time here. I assure you…You will not regret attending tonight's event."
Cheers and laughter reverberated in the venue along with the round of applause of every guest.
After giving his speech, Richard returned to his table. He was sitting together with his fiancé and the Yan Family. The Dragon Lord, on the other hand, was sitting at the nearby table, along with other VIP guests who were potential investors, producers, and filmmakers.
Alexander was silently sitting on his chair while having a glass of wine. He was waiting for Abigail's appearance. Unknown to him, someone had been watching him from a short distance. It was Amara.
It seemed like Amara already discarded her ultimate crush as she found someone new. All her attention was focused on the man sitting at the nearby table.
Amara began to pester Nadia. "Nadia, can you ask Richard about the name of the gorgeous man sitting there?" Amara tugged Nadia's hand, pointing her lips in the direction of Alexander.
Nadia furrowed her eyebrows but she still followed Nadia's line of sight. Upon seeing Alexander's face, she had to agree that Amara was right. He was indeed gorgeous.
Nadia nodded her head and turned to Richard who was sitting next to her. "Babe, who is that guy?" Nadia simply pointed her forefinger at Alexander.
"His name is Alexander. One of the VIPs. He is an investor. We are working together for a multi-million movie project." Richard replied, answering Nadia's curious question. "Why Babe? Don't tell me… you have a crush on him?" Richard pouted his lips, putting on a pitiful look.
Nadia just let out a soft giggle, denying his accusation. "My Aunt is asking me. She is interested in him. Not me."
"Is he single?" Amara butted in. She could no longer wait to hear the answer from Richard.
"Hmm. I don't know. But I think he is single. I don't see any engagement ring or wedding ring on his finger." Richard mumbled, rubbing his chin.
Amara's face brightened up when she heard that. She glanced at Alexander with hopeful eyes. 'Hmm. I like him already! I want to have him.' Amara declared in her mind.
Amara was still pestering Nadia's fiancé because of Alexander when Nadia caught a glimpse of familiar people. She saw Abigail's manager and assistant together with Dave.
'Those are Abigail's people. Is she coming tonight?' Nadia mused to herself.
She glanced at Richard who was exchanging conversation with Amara. She was dying to ask him about Abigail, however, she restrained herself from asking him because she didn't want Richard to think that she was getting jealous of Abigail.
Nadia looked around but she didn't see any sign of Abigail Scarlett. She heaved a deep sigh. 'What am I thinking? I should trust Richard. Nothing is going on between Abigail and him. Abigail is just a mere actress. I don't have to feel insecure. I have everything… I am an heiress.' She tried to console her own self.
The performance of every artist started. Famous actors and actresses, bands, and musicians under the management of Star Corp Entertainment showcased their talents. They wanted to impress all the guests, especially the VIPs.
Abigail would perform second to the last. The last performance was intended for the highest paying artist of the Star Corp– the heartthrob and the superstar, the sensational loveteam!
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[ An hour later…]
As of this moment, Abigail was being accompanied by Nathan in the room. She practiced in front of Nathan but she kept getting distracted by his presence.
"Can you leave me alone? I can't practice if you are here!" Abigail complained, stomping her feet. Nathan was leisurely sitting on the couch while watching Abigail intently.
"I want to listen to your song first before others…" Nathan stated in his demanding tone.
He felt like he was the only one who had the right to listen to her. He remembered the moment when Abigail sang a song for him at Country F. He never complimented her about her beautiful voice.
Abigail rolled her eyes. She also recalled that Nathan told her that she was out of tune when she sang for him. This was the reason why she was getting conscious while singing in front of Nathan. What if he would try to criticize her singing once more?
As if Nathan could read her mind, he reached out, grabbing her hand and pulling her. He made her sit next to him.
"I lied," Nathan blurted out of the blue.
Abigail blinked her eyes in puzzlement. "You lied about what?"
"You were not out of tune… you sang… beautifully." Nathan confessed to her.
Abigail: "..."
Abigail was not able to utter a word. She was stunned for a moment.
'Damn it! Nathan… is also a sweet-talker!!!' Her heart raced even faster because of his compliment.
Nathan touched her face once more. He saw her cheeks turning red and he found her so pretty and cute when blushing. He had the urge to kiss her again. He already lost count of how many times he kissed her tonight in this very room.
However, Nathan's naughty thought was disrupted by the ringing sound of the doorbell. Dave came to fetch Abigail. She was going to perform next.
Both Abigail and Nathan tossed a look at the door. "Nate, you have to hide!" Abigail said in her low voice.
But Nathan stubbornly shook his head and arched his eyebrow. "Why should I do that?"
Abigail rubbed her temples. Nathan was doing what he wanted without considering her situation.
"Go. Hide!" Abigail repeated her order. She stood up and tried to drag Nathan up. Nathan was surprised because of Abigail's strength. She immediately pushed Nathan toward the bathroom. Before Nathan could complain, he heard the closing sound of the bathroom door.
Bam!
"Stay there and be quiet! Otherwise, I'll punish you later!" Abigail threatened him.
Nathan: "..."
No one dared to threaten Nathan like this aside from Monica (Shining_Star). Abigail was truly fierce and bold. Nathan could only sigh in defeat. He just pressed his ear on the closed door to eavesdrop on them.
"Abi! Are you ready? You are going to perform next!" Dave's excited voice resounded in the room.
"Y-Yes… I think so," Abigail reluctantly replied, smiling anxiously.
"You can do this! I will just be standing… backstage… I will be watching you."
Nathan heard Dave encouraging Abigail.
"Sigh! Okay. Let's go!" Abigail took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She glanced at the bathroom one last time before she stepped out of the room together with Dave.
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