The pages I turned.....
Qu sat on the bed still thinking about their meeting and how she fell for him, so easy so why was hers Soo easy?
Holiday was fast approaching, wej university usually have their holiday weeks after examination which the result would be out by then. Qu knew she didn't do anything in the exam it was all Leo, she wondered if Leo wrote his the same way but Leo was smart, she has seen him in competition and how he responded. Wang came into the room, smiling, they were going to check their result and of course prepare to go home for The holiday. She couldn't wait to see her mom and to eat mummy food.
As she packed qu hair, qu suddenly asked her about mian, if she knew anything about mian, surprisingly mian and Wang used to live in the same neighborhood before ahe left, she told qu about how arrogant mian uses to be and that she and leo used to be love birds. After their modelling deal they suddenly started dating surprising fans all over the world, the relationship lasted for years only for them to suddenly announce their breakup after years, they are still friends.
Did you know that mian cousin is in prison for killing and drugs? He and Leo were best friend. I wonder if they still are and he is coming out of prison Soon.
Mian mum has a big shopping mall and a clothing brand. They're rich. Wang said looking at qu. I always wanted to be like her, she has everything she ever wanted, she's just Soo lucky.she.
Qu wondered if mian knew about Leo lifestyle, she was aware or maybe possibly involved. And there she was Inlove with him.
Was she ready to fight ? What does she even have,? If Leo could abandon mian who have so much who was she that he wouldn't forget?
Why can't she move on?
Who?
Oh, she must have thought aloud. Nothing she responded carrying her bag pack
Thanks to you i don't have to do dirty jobs anymore.
Qu smiled, if only she knew, Chen chan Leo was a gangster, a heartbreaker but here she was toying with her own emotions.
Do you like Leo?
Did she think aloud again,?
No I don't like him. Qu responded.
Is not wrong, I mean he is handsome. Wang said making to leave the room. Qu smiled, indeed he was handsome.
They left the room and arrived at the school notice board, qu had passed. She smiled. Wang passed as well. The girls hugged each other and smiled they were going to celebrate their success with some outing.
Wang and qu had some drinks and went back to their dorm.
Qu wanted to see Leo, she couldn't wait for dawn, she kept thinking about him, what was he doing?
She rushed out and boarded a taxi to Leo house, Leo was dressed in his nighties. She cast a gaze on his chest, her thoughts on the very first day she saw his nakedness, she used to hate him but recently she couldn't put herself together especially around him.
Congratulations. Leo muscular voice, has he always been this muscular, has he always been this cute? Leo walked close to her. You couldn't wait till morning? Did you miss me so much?
Don't think so highly of yourself Leo. Qu said, making to walk away.
Leo pulled her to himself, lock in eyes, did you miss me so much. His voice sounding rather tender and sexy came up. He was coming face to her, his lips moving close to hers, qu shut her eyes, pulling her lips as if she was waiting for a kiss. Leo suddenly smiled. Pushed her head lightly with his index finger.
Can't even wait to kiss me?
Qu opened her eyes, she couldn't believe him. Who said so? She said making to walk away.
He pulled her even harder close to himself, pulling her close to the wall, their lips came together, he could taste her salava, his arms around her waist. It was certainly the deepest of all the kisses he had. He took off her clothes pulling her even closer, his hands all over her body, he certainly had missed her too.
Oh sex! Maybe that was all he wanted. Qu could have pulled away but she seemed to enjoy every bit of it now than she ever did, her hands wandered through his skin, his chest and of course, he pulled her to the bedroom, his fingers in her vagina, she was Soo wet, she kept on moaning, he took out his long stick and pull it inside her, her moan were even louder, she had never enjoyed sex all up till now. He stopped she suddenly put back his stick, asking him to keep on. Leo smiled, he knew she was beginning to enjoy it. He poured honey on her vagina and used his tongue to lick she moaned. He pulled in, his sperm all over her vagina, he pulled in. He then pulled out
They both slept off. It was dawn, qu starred at Leo face, the face of the man she have fallen for, she kept smiling and all of sudden he opened his eyes, she looked away, he smiled.
She stood up and got dressed.
Let's keep our relationship a secret Leo. She said.
Alright. Are you leaving?
Yes, I need to start preparing to go home with my friend.
Okay, I will have my men drop you off.
No, I want it to be a secret.
Leo smiled. What was she afraid of? The Media?
Okay,take care.
Qu walked out.
Leo smiled, he couldn't wait to see her again. He lit a cigarette, then went to the bathroom.
Leo was already dressed and had already eating, he was about to leave when mian came in.
You said you will stop being close to her once she falls for you but you lied, she was here yesterday, moaning like a dementia patient. What has changed Leo? Mian said walking close to him.
How did you know that she was here? You planted a mole in here?
She's not a mole.
Oh! Is a she. Leo said smiling.
A he!
Mian, what I choose to do is non of your business.
Why are you still with her? Or have you fallen in love with her?
There was a long silence.
Look into my eyes and tell me you haven't fallen for her Leo, look into my eyes and tell me you still keep to your rules Leo! I gave you eight years, eight years of my life, I was with you, we glowed together, I walked side by side with you, I defended you, I protected you from being used. I gave more attention to you than I gave to myself. I know you more than she can know. So tell me Leo, tell me, why? You met her months ago and now you fall Inlove with her. I became a mole for you in the shin group. Put my life at stake for you, and when I told you about my feelings for you, you told me that you don't fall Inlove with those who were Inlove with you, you broke up with me. I still stood by you. So tell me why? Why? Mian eyes was wet, tears flowed down her cheeks.
I won't let her be Leo! I won't let her be.
Leo smiled, put his hands into his pocket, walked to the door and smiled again at mian, looking into her eyes.
I never asked you to love me moan. And about not letting her be, do what you have to do. He said laughing as he leaves , one of his men open the car door for him and they zoom off.
Mian sat on the couch wondering what just happened, she then looked straight as if an idea popped up then smiled, took her handbag and left the house.
Qu was in school, walking down the stairs, suddenly Leo too came, he was coming up while she was descending. Female student surrounded him, trying to take selfies and some kept giving him gifts. One of her roommate too gave him. He appreciated them and just then someone asked if he was in a relationship, qu who had been watching them suddenly look away, he pointed in her direction, walked towards her and held her by the shoulder.
She's my girlfriend. He smiled.
Was he crazy? Didn't he just agree to keep it a secret?
She tried to leave but his grip was so strong, she could hear the voices of the students,so lucky, wow pretty, that means I don't stand a chance. Isn't dating a celebrity a big deal? I thought celebrities don't agree to dating, she must be so special.
Leo placed a kiss on her lips, held her by the arms and dragged her along. She could see the disgust in the face of one of her roommate as they left the female students behind.
She suddenly pushed him when they were outside.
What are you doing? Didn't we say we are going to keep it a secret?
Oh! My bad, I must have hit my head because I forgot
Why wouldn't I hit my head when all I keep thinking about is you, I can't think straight.
Stop talking sweet.leo.
Leo hugged her, I love you qu, more than I love myself, I feel you are the only good thing I have ever done in my life and just want to keep doing that good thing, I might be a gangster, a celebrity, a thug, a good boy in the eyes of others but I want to be the one that make you smile, i want to be the love of your life too, I don't ever want to loose you.
The hug was so tight. They suddenly stopped hugging.
I have a gift for you Leo, can I come over. You have to take it outside, I know you love sex, I just want you to take it outside.
Okay. He got into his car and left. Qu walked to the hostel.
Wang was reading, being a persecutor is not as easy as it seems especially when you are on a scholarship too. As she flipped her book over, she saw a shadow, she looked up, it was mian. Was she dreaming? She looked at the expensive bags and shoe she was putting on, was it real? Why was mian there?a celebrity.
She had always admired the type of life mian lived, a luxury lifestyle. Mian had one time joined the chorus group. A singing group famous in China when she was younger but her voice was too weak then, she then developed a voice problem and had to stop singing pamanently but that didn't stop her, she still came to the entertainment industry with series of movies. She then stopped acting after spraining her ankle. She then joined the modelling group after signing with a top modelling agency in Europe. She became a global star with lot of fans over the world for her modelling. Her way of swirling even her fans applaud her. She gained massive ambassadorial deals with prominent companies. Her luxury lifestyle. Who won't want it? Wang stared at the expensive watch on her write probably worth millions of yuan.
Your friend. Mian voice came in swirling her mind to notice that she was still standing there.
She is dating Leo
Which Leo?
Chen chan Leo. The one you have a crush on.
Qu doesn't value you Wang, she doesn't tell you things, she sees you as a tool and not a friend. Come to this address tonight. Mian said handing her a piece of paper and putting on her glasses, she walk up to her car and one of her men opened the car for her and they drove off. Meanwhile, Wang was sitting down with the paper in her hands as she kept wondering what was going on.
Qu was outside of Leo house,it was late Leo came out . It was freezing outside, qu used her hand trying to shield herself from the wind, Leo came out, he hugged her from behind using his jacket to shield her from the cold, holding her so tight.
Let's stay like this for a while. He whispered into her ears.
Leo I got you this. She said handing a nylon bag to him.
He puses the hug and then took out the gift. It was a shoe.
I spilled milk on your shoe, the first time we met.
Thank you, they say when your partner gets you a shoe that means you are about to break up, are you breaking up with me?
No! Leo I love you more than I have ever loved anyone, i just want to be with you and apologize for the shoe, I know it must cost a million. Qu said looking at him.
I love you too.they hugged each other
Stay for a week please, I got a tip that mian might be planning something I don't want it to get to your mother.
But even if I stay for a week, my mum stay at Kwan neighborhood, don't you think she can easily get her, I want to protect my mum.
That's why, I bought a house for her, in a pinn estate. Don't worry I also bought a house for your friend and her mom too.you could tell them it's a rent for a new deal or something.
Qu and Leo hugged for a while before we finally break the silence saying she wanted to leave before wang called, Leo saw her off after he sent her the new address.
Mian and Wang was on the other side of the building.
I told you that she doesn't value you.
She's my friend, my best friend.
And she doesn't trust you enough to let you know about things? Wang, you deserve better, you deserve better, Haven't you always envied me, I used to see you in classy j estate before the incident. I can be your friend, give you a new start, braid your life and become better. I just need you to do what I say, I can even get you a better couche, teach you, gloom you for a better voice and give you all the connections you need, free your dad and make the culprits pay for their crimes.
You are just bittered that Leo choose my friend over you. They are billions of people who would love to do your biddings, I won't betray my friend for all the millions of the world.
What if I reinstated your dad's legacy?
What do I have to do,? Mian wispered into her ears ...
Wang walk up to qu room
Aren't you packing up?
No, I'm spending a week at a friend's house.
I don't know this Friend.
She's a little not into people, she even got me a modelling offer.
Since when did you model qu?
People change Wang, I just want to start afresh.
Oh! Talking about that, I have a lot to do..
We are changing house, my new modelling deal and agency have a new pinn estate house for us.
For us?
Yes! I will send you the address and a driver will come pick you guys up, I will come there after the project is over. And explain properly to our moms, your mom I mean, she has sacrifice alot in trying to help my mother.
Okay.
Alright, qu said walking away, Wang sat there with a thoughtful look on her face.
It was morning, Leo was sitting down having his cup of coffee when his help walk in.
You called me sir. She said smiling.
Oh yes I did! Please have your sit ms Lin.
She sat down, Leo smiled at her pushing over a cup of coffee in her direction.
Have coffee with me. Huh. He said
She took a sip.
Ms Lin, have you ever seen a mole?
No, she said, she felt dizzy, she fell to the ground. Leo was sipping his coffee, then he smiled.
Ms Lin opened her eyes to her being tied up, she was sitting on a chair but her feed and arms were all tied up, her arm was tied to the back of the chair, every where was dark but there was a dim light that could enable her see through faces.
Welcome back. It was Leo voice, he was holding on to a gun. There were four of his men there also.
Do you know what a mole is Ms Lin?
No, I don't!
Why do I get an impression that you are one, i hate liars Ms Lin.leo said smiling.
I have worked with you for years, you did a background check on me, how can I be lying.ms lin said.
Yes, according to my check, you don't have a relative Ms Lin but surprising, your son live in America, come to think about it, how did you know about the background check?
I don't know.
One of Leo men gave her a punch and she started bleeding. Easy Ning, women bleed too quick. Leo said to him.
I used to think people respected themselves and would always tell the truth no matter what but why is your case different? Ms Lin? Do you think I'm an easy prey? I used to think there were just one mole who who knows, I feel there are two. Gra, do you know what a mole is?
Yes! I'm looking at one. Gra said.
Just one? I said there are two moles gra, two! I used to like you gra, why did you do that? Leo asked at the top of his voice.
Do what sir?
You still would look at my face and lie, Leo said shooting gra.
Now back to business, he turned to ms lin, have you seen a mole? he stressed his hand and Ning gave him an ipad with a kid playing football. That's your son right? You think we are dumb? Without me there will be no hood Ms Lin, I have given my sweat, my blood to this and you think I did it by being dumb? The shin group doesn't have enough connection the way I so Ms Lin, so what's it going to be? Will you allow your son die over your silence or would you speak the truth and let him live? With the tap of my finger your son can go boosh.
I was sent in by the shin family group with the help of gra, initially they wanted me to kill you, but when your relationship with mian ended, the plan changed, recently, mian contacted me.
About what?
She wanted me to tell her about your relationship with Ms qu, the day you both had sex, I reported it to mian.
What does the shin have to do with you?
I was broke, couldn't give my son the life he deserved but now I finally see it changed.
What do they want?
They wanted me to find out your source of profit for the parks, since me park death they have been looking for means to get in touch with his son even though they never meant the real Mr park.
And what was your findings? Leo wasn't smiling.
I found out that you owed a horl house, and the gun business. Please spare my son, spare us.
The shin contacted mian, they wanted to use your relationship with her to kill you, they are also trying to lure her father.
I want you to work for them, do what they want but report to me.
And mian?
Work for her too. Just know that I have my eyes on you.i will send you the hood doctor.
She's working for them, I don't know what they offered her but it's something huge, she's trying to sabotage your new project.
Leo stopped, as if he didn't hear her the first time.
What did you just say? He said.
She's trying to sabotage your new project for the shin group.
I will send you the assembly doctor. He looked at his men, clean up and I will tell you where to put the body.
Yes sir!! They echoed.
He came to the living room, he met mian there, she was sitting down.
Where's all this blood stain from? Where's Ms Lin?
Leo ignored her, he was walking to his room.
Still doing dirty jobs for the parks? Isn't it clear? I gave you everything and you choose someone who doesn't have a clue who you are.
Does she know how many people you have murdered, what? Five hundred or probably a million, I don't think you have a soul.
Is she the mole? Mian I thought I made it clear to you that it was over?
Ms lin is not the mole.
Oh! It's Ms Lin, I never mentioned names mian, I only asked if she's the mole and you gave her out so easily. If you want to use people you should have a heart to do so. Leo said, walking away.
I thought you broke up with me because I love you but now I know it was because you are a coward who hides under the skin of a lion. You have no soul but I wonder how your heart came into existence.
Leo stopped turned around. And yet you fell for that soulless coward.
Did you kill her?
Who?
Ms Lin?
No, I didn't know she was the mole.
She's not!
So why are you so worried about her? Hhhh mian. Leo said coming close to her.
There's no need to be worried if she's not the
Mole.
Aren't you a pathetic looser. Mian said. Leo grabbed her neck and pinned her to the wall.
He stuck out his tongue and licked her lips, isn't this how you always wanted it? The sex to be rough and ruthless, painful yet sweet.
You are hurting me Leo. Mian said.
I know, that pleasure could turn to pain, you wondered what I saw in you, I saw potential, you couldn't give up, you would do anything for connection and the spotlight. I never used you mian, you always wanted it. I made you mian and I can break you, you are nothing without me. You think the shin can support you? No this is my doing mian! Not the parks.
An is leaving prison Soon. You know what that means Leo, he would get his revenge on the parks and even you can't save them! Mian said faintly.
Leo placed a kiss on her lips and left her neck.
He smiled walking to his room, mian sat on the floor still holding her neck. She stood up and took her bag and left the house.
Leo came out the bathroom after a long bath,, he was sitting down taking a alcohol when Ning, one of his men walked in.
Report! Leo said taking his wine.
The shins are working an underground work, breaking rules abd are secretly digging into the family business, they are dealing guns and now are making waves in the gun business, they have new cargo for sale.tgey now have new buyers boss.
And mian?
Mian met with Wang but we are not sure what was discussed. Ning said.
You are not sure? Who did you put to the job?
It was gra sir.
How could you put that mole to such a job. He scratched his head.
We will confirm what was said and I will get back to you sir.
What else do the want?
The election, the shin is running for the minister of justice, the eldest son of the shins want that position.
My father is running for that position.
They want an office sir! The sins are also looking for Mr park, they want to know who the late Mr park is and his successor, how he came imto china.
Isn't the casino and drug business enough for them, even after trying to steal the drug business from us they still want more. The eldest son of the shin group must not win the election. My father will become the minister of justice no matter how many heads go for it. And, keep an eye on mian and Wang, get someone to do it, and as for the shins, let them keep planing. Leo said.
Good doctor called, he wants to know when the project is starting and how far about the experiment.
Give him a fake project list and tell him the experiment didn't make it. Fake a death or make it real I don't care. Keep a close eye on him as well. I have my plans. Leo said smiling.
An...
Ning, I know, he is being release soon, find the release date and keep someone on Ms Lin as well.
Ning bowed and left.
Qu arrived, Leo men helped her with her things.
You look more beautiful. Leo voice came from behind.
I know right, Leo kissed her. Have you felt dizzy recently?
No, thanks to you for whatever you did. They sat down.
Do you know forge magazine china? Leo asked.
Yes, big models all picture there.
They are asking for a model and also a modelling agency. What would you do?if I asked you to become a model for the forge magazine?
It's enticing but I just want to be my best, I don't want this spotlight.
Everyone want the spotlight, the fame, the power, the money, the authority. Aren't you tired to live like a rat who's always hunted by a cat and start living like a cat who hunt for rats, you have what it takes to make it big, I'm not asking you to be my mole, or sell drugs, im asking that you get the spotlight you need, you had a rough life qu, I don't want you to live like a little rat anymore, who even pest ignores, I want you to live big, dream big, you want relevance, school isn't as it seems, even with your level of intelligence you can't get a proper life out there without a proper connection and that's what I will give. I admire you, wanting to stay out of trouble even though you grew up in Kwan neighborhood. Let's do that qu.leo said tapping her shoulder.
Talking about Kwan neighborhood, didn't you grow up there? Qu asked.
Leo smiled. I did, to some extent, maybe that's why we understand each other qu. Think about your mother and the life you deserve. Leo said walking away. I will do it Leo! Qu said, Leo smiled.
Qu had left for the forge magazine picture and the agency deal. Ning walked up to Leo .
Report!
Sir, the shin are taking over the gun business, they are selling for half the price, if we don't do something now, they may take over and monopolise it.
What do you suggest I do Ning?
Let us sabotage their business.
No Ning, that will be easy for the shin. Stop all gun sales for now, I want them to think they have us at the throat, then send more supplies of drugs to the clients, and I want a good internet guy from within the country who needs money.
Okay sir.
Mr lu wants to see you too.
Tell him we will meet at the opening. Leo said.
And I figured out what Wang and mian are planning.
And what is that?
They plan to take down Ms qu.
Evidence?
Not yet sir.
Get the evidence and tge time they want to do it.
Okay sir.
Leo left.
Qu had to take pictures and after everything she stepped out, she saw a Ferrari at the front, it was Leo, she smiled, the car door was opened for her, leo smiled as he watch her step out in elegance.
You are done.
Yes.
They were inside his car, as the car was on the road, Leo smiled.
Do you remember how you first got into all of this hmm?
Yes! It was because I was trying to save my friend.
Oh! Wang, well, she isn't trying to save you right now, she has joined forces with mian. They plan on killing you.
That's a lie, I trust Wang with my life.
And she doesn't trust you with her finger which I intended cutting. She doesn't care about you qu, she only want her father's name to be cleared, the sooner you realize the devil she is.
What's your evidence hhh? Qu asked.
Leo gave her his phone where a video of Wang taking a substance from mian and saying she would think about it, mian reminded her that there was no time left.
She preferred to be friends with mian than you, I'm not someone who breaks up ties. But the sooner you realize that Wang isn't someone that is to be trusted, she will turn on you, sooner or later, weather she does it sooner or later it doesn't matter what matter is that she will tear your flesh if she has need to. So I want you to be careful qu. You are an obsession, my obsession, my theory.and I will cut through broken pieces if I have to inorder to save you but I need you to save yourself first.
What does he mean by theory? Qu rested her head on the car seat as they arrived at. Leo house.
She stepped out with bracing a word and went to her room.
She couldn't stop thinking, how could Wang do that to her, she gave up everything, she love her more than her own skin. They practically did everything together.
Leo woke up and couldn't find qu, she left a note for him, she was going to her new house at pinn estate. He smiled, he took out his phone and called Ning.
Let's get to work!
He hanged up.
Qu arrived at the pinn estate and then went to the house, she knocked on one of the doors which her mum was staying, then moved on the next apartment which Wang mum and her lived, he banged on the door and then Wang opened it, without bracing a word, she pushed her aside, like one possessed with demons, she went to Wang room without saying a word, she went under the bed and then she brought out a substance. Wang following her from behind questioned what she was doing in the room and how she knew her exact room. Wang questioned what was going on, she tossed the substance at Wang face and left without uttering a word.
She banged on their own door, Wang mum opened the door, trying to give her a hug and expressing how happy she was that qu had given them such a nicer place from Kwan through her agency. Qu ignored her and went straight to meet her mum who was in the wheel chair, she looked at her mum.
We will no longer need your help. Qu said
Why?
Because we are fine without you, I appreciate all you have done for my mother and I but I feel like you should focus on your life now. Qu said looking at her.
She's my friend and ....
And save your empathy, do we look like beggars to you? I bet all you do is for a aim, what do you stand to benefit from it? Hhh? don't you want to live your life?
I feel a pain, you are just a child and...
And I don't need you or your hypocritical child, aren't you the same? An apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Qu said looking right at Wang mum.
Stay a way from my mum and my family, I will send someone to be with her.
She is my responsibility.qu. you are too.
I am not your responsibility! You couldn't even take care of your own child! Focus on building your family! Qu said in a high voice.
Wang mum slapped her. Don't you ever raise your voice at me again! I am a friend if you had a fight with Wang don't drag me into it.
Qu left without uttering a word, Wang walked into the room and followed her.
Qu, you had no right to speak to my mother the way you did, she has given her all for you and your mother and this is what she gets. Huh.
I gave my all to you too Wang, I became more than a friend, Wang, I could cut through skin for you! My skin{ points to her skin} and this is what I get, you plan on using that substance on me didn't you?
When we're you going to tell me about your relationship with Leo?
It's my life Wang! Have I ever asked you about your life! I tried to make you feel loved, I will move the heavens and the earth for you, I will move the whole damn ocean and if I have to cut through rocks I will for you but... But you will fold your arms and be part of my demise if it could give you an uncomplicated life. Wouldn't you? I was cut opened { she raise her shirt and points to her scar, then put it down} I didn't care if I got hurt as long as you were safe Wang and you cut me at the back, where's the love? I ... Loved min, you loved him! I left him for you! What else do you want from me Wang? If I gave up my life for you, I don't think you would be satisfied, I don't want a betrayal as a friend who would rather join hands to kill me than save me.
Qu, I never asked you to do anything for me, I didn't ask you to give me min, you were scared of telling him your feeling besides it wasn't even a date. I never asked you to save me at anytime, I never asked for your love qu, I was the one who made this friendship possible qu, you seem to have forgotten that I walked up to you first! I am not a loser, I can take care of myself qu! You want me to keep serving you because you want to feel superior and feel like you are a hero!
Wang, I never thought of being a hero and is not my fault you think of me as one.
I was not going to kill you qu!
And yet you took it! Hide and waited for my return.
Leo isn't who you think he's.
Whatever he is, is not your business! I prefer to have a cobra as a friend than having an ungrateful bitch. Qu said wiping her tears with the back of her palm.
She left and got into a taxi, tell your mother that a new help will come. Was the last word she said before the cat drove off.
Wang! What's going on? Her mum asked.
Mum is nothing.
Whatever it's going on between you two, don't rob me into it! And you better settle it! Her mum walked towards the kitchen.
Qu arrived at Leo house, she dropped her bag and walked to the couch.
Didn't know you have some bold talks. Leo said walking towards her with two glass of water and offering her one.
You were there? Qu asked taking one of the glass cups from Leo.
No, but I had one of men on standby.
Wang, I don't think she could have poison me Leo.
What you think isn't reality qu, if thought were reality many people would be rich!
Thanks for watching me Leo.
Leo smiled before drinking his water. You are my theory, I can't allow my project to waste.
There he goes again with this theory thing. She stood up to leave.
Your agency, forge magazine just posted your pictures, it gained a massive views and you have been invited to perform at glamour awards this year!
Are you serious Leo
Yes.
Qu smiled .
It's in two days, so you have to get ready, your agency have to pick perfect dress for you as a guest model.
What about you? She asked
I am going to be there.
What about mian?
Don't worry about her, but she's performing as a guest model too. Don't feel intimidated qu, you got it in you.
But I think this is too fast Leo, I'm still an upcoming, guest model for glamour awards. That's huge Leo. Huge!
Because you will be performing with lots of models like mian? He smiled. I told you qu, power, money, influence, authority, that's what matters in the society. They say education is the key, but power opens many doors, they say knowledge is power. { Laughing} maybe to some extent, knowledge is power to the fools, knowledge can't get you the kind of power that money can get you. Knowledge is limited but power is unlimited, unfiltered, unuttered, knowledge isn't power, you can do whatever you so desire with power even if you are ignorant. I can get you the model legend awards if I want to. Isn't it amazing what power can do?{ He laughs}. Go get dress, agency will be in touch.
Okay. She left wondering how much influence Leo had, she knew from Wang that Leo father was into politics but his influence was too much. Maybe because he was an underlining for the gang.
Picking up and changing dresses wasn't easy for qu, it was her first time modelling this big, the changing of dresses and the fashion designer trying to make a suitable dress for her, qu starred at the dresses on the table, she remembered her life at kwan neighbourhood and how she had to work multiple jobs to support her sick mother. She still remember the sound of the gun shot, echoing from afar, she sometimes dream about it. What would life had been if he hadn't pulled the trigger, her mum always wanted the best for her. She looked at the clothes, she is modelling, working and schooling again but this time around, it was a bigger job, a job that gave her way importance, putting her in the spotlight, paying her well and she could afford her fees if she keep on the good work. Maybe Leo was right, power isn't limited, no one would question her background with the kind of connection she would have. But was this what she wanted? Being part of a gang that Robb off teenagers and parents, that produce addict rather than leaders, pulling triggers. Who knows where her father had gotten the gun from, maybe Leo. Put yet she couldn't possibly beat them. What influence does she have, to fight against a corrupt community, it's like a man trying to fight an entire army.... The army is armed to the teeth and the man? He is just there with nothing but a single sword, and his weapon is as blunt as the course he's fighting for. There will always be corrupt people. Bad people, gang rulers, mafias, who was she to question them? She could benefit from them but. This isn't the life she always wanted, she always wanted to show that education is unlimited, it could bring you out of the holes of poverty and nothingness.
Here is a glass of juice. Freshly squeeze. One of the workers said interrupting her thought.
What?
I saw you were sweating, and I decided to give you this.
Oh! Qu didn't even realize that she had been sweating.she collect the juice from her hands and took a sip.
Wow, is Soo good. She complimented.
Thank you ma, you seem exhausted, working with an agency like ours isn't so easy and thanks to you our agency is going to participate for the glamour awards.
Thanks to her?? What was she saying? Qu smiled. It's a collective efforts of the staffs here. What's your name.
Suli.she responded.
Thank you suli, for the juice. Qu said walking away.
The stylist and makeup all tried different styles and product on qu trying to see which one worked best. Qu looked in the mirror, she had heard people complimented her for being beautiful but she never agreed until now, she didn't know her skin could glow in such a short while.
She tried on some more clothes till they could get a perfect one. The stylist was happy as well as the designer.
Getting home, qu saw Leo sitting down and watching the Tv. She joined him and he offered her a glass of wine. She drank it and he smiled. She wondered if there was something more to his smiles. He asked her about her dress and how it went. She was happy about it, telling him how a girl even offered her juice.
Suli!
Yes, is she your girlfriend? She asked smiling.
I'm looking at my girlfriend, the only woman who could cut through my dark skin and melt my heart,{ he look at her} the love of my life, I couldn't be complete if you were created, you are a broken piece of my life that makes me a complete. If you're far away I think I will be that me, without my piece. { He tries to kiss her}. She look away.
She wonder if he had always been this sweet.
She walk into the room. Leo was smiling.
Learning her new steps, how to balance herself and. Maintaining her steps. Her instructor was the patient type. She had done a modelling stuff before but this was the glamour awards, it was an award for not just the best model in china but also in Asia and Europe. Performing at the glamour awards was the biggest dream every model could have. Many models who had been modelling for years haven't had an opportunity to be present at the glamour awards or given an invitation. Qu. Was not even on top Asia model list yet she had been called as a guest model. Leo was indeed powerful. He may look young but the type of connection he had was not small.she sat down and drank a bottle of water.
It was the glamour awards day, Leo was dressed in a suit, there was a dress code.qu worn a gown, she was going to change once they got there and was going to perform.
They got into the car together, qu wondered if people weren't going to say that she got the gig because of Leo. Leo then asked her to go in one of his Mercedes.
When she arrived at glamour awards, there. We're reporters, as she opened the car door, the flash lights from the cameras, reporters were rushing to her,
You are new in the modelling world, how do you feel being invited to glamour awards as a guest performing after your pictures with forge magazine is going viral? One of the reporters asked.
Was her pictures going viral? She thought to her self, the guards tried to block the guards making way for qu to go to the event.
I feel surprise and happy, being new doesn't mean you are short on talents, grace works and miracles haven't stopped happening. Qu responded.
Suddenly a car stopped, it was a Lexus Rx car, mian stepped out of the car, smiling, immediately, all the reporters left qu and rushed up to mian.
What is your main focus Ms mian? One of the female reporters asked.
I'm focused on new opportunities, as you all know, I have fans all over the world and they support me, I want to keep being loyal. Ever since I took a break from acting, my fans haven't stopped supporting me and I appreciate it a lot. It means the world to me, because of you guys I am at glamour awards , making money and proving to you all that talents go along way. To those people who hate on me{ stares at qu and then smiled} it is also a collective efforts of yours that in at the glamours today, with all your hate speeches, it made me even more relevance and I know that if you would keep up the hate speeches I will one day be given and, of course they don't give you awards you win it,{ she smiles} I will one day be given the glamour awards and legend awards.
What about Mr Leo, is there a possibility of you getting back together? Fans over the world are anxious. Another reporter asked.
We don't know what the future will bring but let's be optimistic. Mian said walking away into the event hall. Qu starred at her as she went inside. She equally starred at her too.
Suddenly a Ferrari arrived, Leo stepped out and qu looked at him. All the reporters went to meet Leo, some female reporters even presented gifts and then qu and Leo eyes met, qu went into the hall leaving Leo behind.
The event kicked off with awards being won, shortly after, mian came out, wearing a new beaded dress, it was so beautiful that the crowd wowed at it. Leo was sitting at the far end of the room, as mian walked past those in the front seat, her eyes suddenly caught gaze of Leo who smiled and waved at her.
She ignored him and moved on to making her marks at the glamour.
After her presentation, several models came out to present. It was almost time for qu to present, she rushed to the rest room, to ease her mind, suddenly, she saw a figure behind her. It was mian.
Congrats, you came to the glamour.
I didn't come to the glamour mian, I was invited, same way you were.
Leo is helping you, you don't know Leo qu, you will wish you had listened to me, Leo doesn't care about anyone but him self, no matter what you do to him he won't appreciate it.
Was that why you sent Wang to kill me?
Maybe, qu, Leo sees you as an experiment. He did the same to me.
And you can't let go, you still want him, mian you think you can fool everyone, but not me, Leo loves me, you are just surprised that he choose me instead of you, just scare that I may one day rise above your head. But I'm not the type to bridge bricks and ricks.
I see your dressing room is lot smaller than I imagine qu, maybe they gave you the size of your brain if not smaller. Use your peanut brain before the little peanut you have gets ripped off because of how yourself.
Mian, accept it and move on.
Leo will use you and trash you. Mian said smiling and walking away.
Qu ignored her, she was just a jealous handover, she thought, but how did she get into her dressing room? Anyways never mind, she thought to herself, calmed her self down and went back to her dressing room to get dress, her designer said mian came to look for her, she nods and continue with trying on her outfit.
She came out and walked right down, the design on her dress made it stand out and who knows, she could win an award, as she walk she could feel her dress coming down, Leo could see it from the far end of his eat, just then in front of everyone her dress pulled down. Mian smiled, she immediately bent down trying to over herself up, suddenly, the light came off.
She could hear footsteps behind her, and a hand pulling her closer and lifting her above the ground. It was definitely mian doing, as she thought about it, she tried to to see if she could catch a glance at anyone through the darkness, she looked around and could hear the murmurs of the crowds, the hands was so strong on her waist pulling her closer she could feel the movement from the vibration of her tight. As they came to an area, she could see the face clearly. It was Leo. She held her head and they felt her pulse weakness. She slept off.
By the time she opened her eyes, she look around, it seemed like Leo bedroom, Leo was pouring her warm water.
You are awake, he said moving towards her and giving her the water.
Mian, mian ripped off my clothes, wait, I was at the glamours, how did we get here? Qu asked in a rather worried tune
With a car, I got a taxi for you.
Oh gosh! I'm so embarrassed, qu said taking the warm water from Leo and keeping it aside without even sipping from it.
I have taken care of it. Leo said smiling.
Mian, what do you have with mian? Qu asked.
Nothing!
Nothing! And she tried to kill me, she humiliated me in front of people. I love you but I don't think I can keep on with this if I don't know who you truly are.
Fine. Leo gave her a file. I work for the hood, the Hon group, we have several sub names. Qu.
And what do you have with mian?
I was asked to date someone, I saw something in mian eyes, it was an order.
Am I also an order? Leo, am I also a freaking oder? Is that the target you say I have? Hhhh, so she's right you are also using me as an experiment Leo.
Qu, you are not an experiment, mian isn't even worthy to be an experiment, you are my theory, my obsession. Leo said coming closer to her.
The more you talk about this theory thing, the more it scares me. I feel it's even worse.qu said
No, mian case is different. I was ordered, my boss could kill me qu, I had no option than to do what I did. Every... Every one thinks my boss is dead but the truth is that he is still alive and this file is a prove of it. I wouldn't show you qu if I don't love you.there is something inside of you that makes you special.
I want to be unspecial, rip it off, this isn't the life I want Leo.
I'm sorry qu, you can't ripp it off. We are all in the mess. Leo said hugging qu.