Chapter 2 Episode 2

💞 TRACY 💞

"Why do you look disheartened?" Jean asked with concern.

"Nothing." I shake my head, taking another step back.

"Your self-esteem is so low, Tracy. If only you know how curvy you are and you don't even know how those girls jealous you."

"Thanks but it's not about that. Wish you all the best." I turn to leave.

"Don't give up without trying Tracy," Jean tries again but I have already decided.

With long strides, I begin to match out of the building but someone pulls me back and I know who the person is without having to look.

"Where are you going?" She asks coldly

"Home."

"Are you serious? Why are you not making any effort for yourself?" Her voice strain frustratingly.

"You don't have to worry about me."

"Then what?"

I bite the insides of my cheeks, shaking my head.

"I know there's something." She pressed. "You don't normally give a flying fuck about what people say about you so tell me."

True.

"I fought with that lady sitting with the manager the last time she was here so you see? Before I get rejected again, it's better to slip out."

Karen doesn't talk. She gives out an exasperated breath, watching me carefully. I bet if I wasn't a grown-up, she's going to knock me down probably with a slap for screwing this up.

"Do you go about fighting anyone too?" Her eyes judge me.

"Look Karen, this is not the time." I won't listen and besides, the harm has already been done. This isn't the time for her to start scolding me.

"We can still rectify it."

"And how do you think you can do that?" My brows furrow as I fold my arms across my chest.

"Apologize. If you do that, she'll pardon you and that alone will make him see how humble you are."

I stare at her blankly then burst into laughter. "I thought you know me but you still have a lot to learn Karen."

"That pride you've been wearing like a crown. Don't you think it's time to take it off for your future sake?"

"This isn't about Pride Karen. I just did what I felt was right."

"Which shouldn't be so. See where it landed you?."

"You know what, I think you should stop crying over milk that is already spilled."

Her mouth opens to say something but she closes it back. But knowing Karen, she isn't done with me.

"You keep ruining every opportunity that comes your way..."

"How was I to know who she was? And even if I knew, I won't drag my morals in the mud because she's rich. You know I don't take nonsense from anyone and that's exactly what she threw at me."

"You could've overlooked it."

"I don't have that kind of heart."

She sighed, staring pitifully at me.

I unfold my arms from my chest. "We're done talking and I am going home."

"No. I have one request."

"Which is?" I stare at her warily. I wonder what she's up to now.

" Even if you won't apologize, Just get inside. Who knows."

"No!" I refuse blatantly without blinking.

"You're giving up."

I don't talk.

"Do something before it fails. Don't get defeated or threatened by her. Are you afraid of her? You're afraid huh?"

"Fuck no!" I walk inside and I hear her laughing. Damn, she knows just what to say to get me inside.

How can I be scared of a fellow human simply because she's rich?

Taking my seat, I watch girls, the same age as me with the best bodies, better curves, beautiful faces, and killer smiles. Their perfect figures were mouth-dropping that I begin to sweat. Apart from that, the mean lady's eyes were on me, never leaving then she suddenly points towards me.

I quickly look elsewhere, knowing what is to come next already. She'll make me come.

"It's your turn, Tracy."

I untie the sage attach to the gown I wore and it slips from my body, dropping to the floor to reveal my white matching lingerie.

The gasps and wide eyes only inform me about how crooked my curves are. It can't be anything. I am 5'9 feet tall. I don't have a round face but oval, my hair is auburn and I've got the end dyed light brown, almost blonde but a lighter one. And my auburn is not reddish so it suits it.

I flip it back then to my shoulders and with my hands having a firm stand on my waist, I did my things. I don't look at the lady until I am done and walk back to my seat.

At the end of the day, five girls got selected and taken to Jake's studio for final selections, Jean inclusive and I was really happy for her. I wasn't chosen but life goes on doesn't it?

I believe that it's best to focus on the next thing to do than what is already ruined so I don't let it depress me. I thought of other things to do like, quitting and hitting the streets back or the club.

🎈SELENA🎈

I wonder how some people are so perfectly endowed whereas others have literally nothing. The girls I met today were all good though some must've got surgeries done. But there was one. What's her name? I think it's Tracy. Yes, Tracy. Though she's heavily endowed and I am ashamed to even say that she's pretty, she's rude and I hate her guts.

Like, she's so proud and bold. Because of that, even though I know she's naturally flawless, I didn't select her. If the others too are good, why go for her?

"Jake!" I yell his name before bringing my phone out to call him after the car I brought entered his mansion and parked.

"At the poolside. Stop shouting my name." He says immediately he picked. If he's by the pool, he doesn't watch it, he swims it so definitely, his guard is the one who picked the call for him.

I walk in that direction and the moment I got there, his head whisked back to look at me, and instantly, I stagger back, almost losing my balance.

I've known him all my life but each time I see him feels like the first time and he manages to take my breath always. He's that thing you can't ever stop looking or get fed up with. I'm enthralled and enamored by his beauty.

"Earth to Seli."

"Yeah yeah." I blink, taking a step closer. He has swum to where I stood.

"How're your feet?" He looks down at my leg with worry. Water slowly leaks from his soaked hair into his face.

"It's a week, Jake. I'm fine, just the bruise left."

"Are you sure you don't want the person punished? I promise I will do anything."

"No no." I laugh. She already got her punishment anyway.

That woman. After what happened between us, I thought she'd come and beg at my feet. Anyway, it's good she didn't because I I'd have still chose a thousand over her.

"I'm serious. I will punish her anyhow you want."

"Jake."

"Okay. If you insist. Did you get any girl? You know my taste so you should be able to, Seli." He smiles up at me then dives into the water.

" Sure. They're five in all and you have to choose your best."

I watch him swim.

"Great! Where are they?" His head pops out to ask in eagerness.

"I took them to the studio."

"You should have brought them here instead."

"Here?" I look around. "But this is a place you sometimes lodge."

"I have my reasons and besides, I will be taking a shot from here."

"Okay but someone has to do that. Your manager or any of your drivers."

"You always don't have a problem bringing them to me. What changed?"

"I'm sorry but I've got plans which won't allow that. I'm sorry bestie."

"What? What plans?"

"I'm traveling," I answer briefly.

"What? And you didn't tell me?" He exclaims in a shocked tone.

I only laugh. "Stop acting as if you can't live without me."

"Of course I can't. How do you expect me to?"

"It's just a week. I'll be back before you know it. Trust me."

"Alright then. I'm going to miss you." He swims to where I am standing and I bend to kiss the tip of his nose.

"Take care, Jake."

"Same, Seli."

I wave at him. " Don't get naughty with any of them," I warn.

"I won't momma." He laughs but I am far from telling a joke.

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