Chapter 30: Chapter 30

The place is populated, so many people wants to go on audition, Mandy had never done this in years, she stop when she was fifteen, Tessa help Mandy to get ticket.

Here, I finally get you ticket. Tessa said as she stretch out the ticket for her, she read, her number is 105.

Thanks!

It's nothing, we will have to wait till it get to your turn but since we are waiting let's get a quick bite.

Tessa and Mandy went to get snacks and drinks, Tessa is sipping on her juice, then she notice that some girl is looking at her, she pulled Mandy's hand. Let's go to the other side.

Why? Mandy asked ignorantly, she used her eyes to tell her that a girl is looking at her.

Maybe, she likes you. Mandy said jokely, Tessa pushed her head, Mandy laughed. It's not funny. Tessa said, just then they called Mandy to stage.

You are Mandy Edward! One of the judges asked, Mandy nodded. Fine, get that bottle, assuming is body cream on you want to advertise it. Another of the judges said. And you have twenty seconds to do the advert.

When Mandy get the bottle, she press the substance into her hand, only to find out it's water, at that point in time, her brain went blank, she was expecting a cream not some water, the judges where staring at her, then she rub her two hands against each other, flipping it through her hand and then move from her neck to her face, the judges stare in amazed.

Refreshing!

She said with a smile, they never expected she will not get confused, but she did it perfectly.

Thanks, step down for the next. She left the stage, she hurry to Tessa.

Did you think that they will accept me? Mandy asked, Tessa pushed her hair back to her ear and smile.

You are beautiful and talented, you will get it, even if you don't, we go for more audition. Mandy smiled as she grabbed Tessa hand, Lauren is sitting like a mini god right at Daniel sofa in his office, Kendrick is busy with his camera, Larry is lost in thought while Daniel is right in front of this three crazy son of his, he is busy discussing the company with his three son.

Not a word came from the three of them, he look at them.

So with this new arrangements of the company, which is the introduction of manufacturing of beverage, you three will have to be in the company, Kendrick, you will assist Lauren and you too Larry.

The three are still mute, even with all the numerous words of Daniel, they didn't say a word.

You! He refers to Larry, he raised his head up and look at his dad and point to himself. Yes you, I have decided that you should settle down...

He gulped his saliva, Lauren eyes bulge out, he knows that Daniel might want to force Larry into another relationship like him.

I know dad, I too want to settle down, just give me little time, I will...

No need, I have someone already, you will marry Sharon...

Dad, I don't love her, I am in love with someone else not her...

Are you talking when I am talking? Daniel coarse voice came up, Larry frown and kept quiet. Since your brother can't get marry to her...

What about Kendrick? He is older so let him marry her...

I am not his... Kendrick words didn't finish, Daniel had shut him up with a punch, Lauren is watching the drama. Sorry uncle!

Don't call me uncle, I am your dad. Kendrick titter, Lauren eyes move to him. What is the need of calling me son in this wall? Can you call me that outside? Aren't you ashamed of me? Having an illegitimate son is a stigma to your prestigious name.

Daniel clenched his fist, he try to control himself but he just can't, so he pulled Kendrick by his collar.

Dad! Lauren called, seeing the grip on his neck

Let this be the first and the last time, you ever tell me to my face that I am not your dad. He release Kendrick, the young man coughed, Lauren rushed to him.

Are you fine? He asked, to the outside world Lauren is brutal but to his siblings, he is kind and caring, he doesn't want anyone to get hurt not even this one that is his half brother, Kendrick nodded.

Stupid kids. Daniel yelled. You when is she getting a grandchild for the family? Daniel asked Lauren, he look at Daniel. Didn't you hear me?

Soon dad! Very soon, working on it. He said as he grabbed his laptop.

Now, the three of you get out. Daniel voice came up, Larry and Kendrick run out in fear but Lauren refused to get intimated by this man before him, he takes his time to walked out, Kendrick run his hand on Larry back to calm him.

Calm down! He asked Kendrick in frustration. I can't, I don't fucking love Sharon, I don't.

Stop sulking, that girl will not agree, she is interested in me. Lauren said as he pulled a file, Kendrick and Larry look at him. Yes, she doesn't love you, she wants me, she have seen my face, so she is madly into me, she wants me to give Mandy a divorce.

So you will give Mandy divorce? Kendrick asked with a bright face, like he have hope, Lauren smiled at him. Go on and answer me? Kendrick speak again.

Are you by chance having feelings for my wife? Lauren asked him in anger, Kendrick didn't say a word, he just run his hand on his neck. You are better not. Lauren dart out, Larry look at Kendrick.

Why are you staring at me like that? Kendrick coarse voice came up. Don't bottle feelings for that girl, she is in love with another and brother, will kill you, if you do. Larry also walked out on him.

Tessa is waiting for Larry, she is at his condominium with her bags, Larry was surprised, she has spare key but she is outside with her bags.

Tessa! He called, she stand wiping her face. What are you doing here? Lauren asked as he open the door

Sorry, I will just leave. He held her hand as she turned to leave.

I didn't say leave, I only asked why you are with bag, he gulped her saliva.

I have nowhere to go, I thought I could pay my bills before it expires and I got fired from my job, don't worry, I could clean up the condominium, do your laundry till I get a good job and a new place, I just need a roof over my head even if it's just for tonight

Don't be silly, I will just pay for your... No, if you don't want me here then I could... Shh! Fine, you can stay and why didn't you tell me that your bills are due? Larry asked her, she didn't say a word, Larry help her pulled the bags, he went in shower and came back, Tessa is busy with her phone, she is chatting with Mandy.

Hearing that she is throw out of her apartment, she felt bad, so she decided to call her.

Hey don't worry too much, I am at Larry now.

Alright, I will come over tomorrow to check on you.

Thanks dear! Tessa said, the line die off, Larry look at her. Is Mandy, she is just worried for me, can she visit me here? Tessa asked. It's fine, so you two are friends now?

Yes, we even went for her first audition, for Xiam Entertainment. Larry look at her, Tessa want to hurry out, Larry grabbed her hand.

Why did you two go there? Larry asked with his breath on her neck. She just wants to go back to her modeling. Larry nodded for her.

Let me make a quick bite for us. She said fast, Larry release her, in a few hours, the food is ready, Larry and Tessa are eating, Larry just couldn't get his eyes off her, she lick her lips, Larry shift his eyes from her eyes to her lips, Tessa gulped her saliva like they were block and not water, the face remain there for long, Tessa try to stand, she realized that Larry had pinned her down.

Larry! She called him, which make him move his gaze from her lips back to her eyes, at this time, his eyes are like fire, like they were going to burn her, she gulped her saliva, then the bed seem to be like the weight had move to one side, he move closer to her, he wants to claim her lips but his phone ring.

She stand from him. Let me dispose this. Tessa free herself, Larry grabbed his phone and walk out of the room, they were assuredly eating on the bed.