" Unbelievable! How could you do that to me!? "

Standing inside the room, Stella's tears fall after a long time of holding it.

" Why are you defending her instead of me…. "

" I don't know Chris… I don't know."

" I shouldn't have given you a second chance before. "

A man who's in the conversation with her standing and scratching his head in front of her.

" What do you want me to do!? She's my sister! "

" Do you want me to argue with her just because of a simple opinion!? "

" Opinion!? That's just how you call that? A fucking opinion? "

Chris holds both of her shoulders and tries to calm her furious emotions by talking to her calmly.

" Look, Stella I know she said that you're a burden and worthless to me, but you are not. "

" Trust me, I don't see you that way. "

Stella's voice tries to growl in anger, she can't help but have enough of her feelings. Her tones dropped out of disappointment.

" Don't need your sympathy now Chris. You heard her. Aside from telling everyone that I'm worthless, she said I'm being a bitch to you by going with another man. But Instead of making her stop you just grab my hand and take me away without saying anything!.. "

Thoughts of her 'why's' kept messing inside her head.

Why can't you defend me just for once?.. Why is it always me who has to understand and endure you and your family? Another pair of tears falls through her cheeks. Other thoughts were complaining again and again inside her head.

Can this be still called love?.. Is love really this scornful?.. her thoughts are urging her to throw a hand in his boyfriend's face but she just tilts her head instead and turns away.

" I know I'm wrong for dragging you out there but- "

Chris was surprised after Stella gave him a hard shove off of his hands.

" Enough now Chris. I don't want to hear anything from you again. "

" Stop calling me, texting me, or even further ask me questions. We're done here. "

Chris eyes widened. After seeing Stella stepping further away from him.

" Stella what do you mean!? Don't play that stupid prank on me now. "

Stella stared one last time at him.

" Yeah, thanks for everything Chris. And by everything I mean nothing. "

She keeps her posture for as long as she can, holding another pair of tears until she hits the front of her scooter.

...Fuck you Chris. Despicably muttering to her self.

This is going to be my last thought of you. You don't even deserve to be remembered. Your whole family was against me from the start, without knowing that you achieve those things out of using me as a tool to your success!. They really want me out of your life for good?. I don't greed for any credit, I just want you to stand up for me and defend me. Guess I'll never be able to experience that. After all, I'm just your pretty little decoy as a girlfriend.

" ... I'm so fucking fed up with this..." Saying while hitting the throttle to high speed.

Meanwhile, Chris left there hanging thinking that Stella was just driven by all of her anger. A sigh just came out of him thinking it was another usual fight with her.

One of these days she will talk to me again. I'm so exhausted and annoyed by this over and over again. But I love her. I even left her untouched for four years because of that. She can't even think about that as a kindness from me? I know she loves me too, and she might be saying those shits, but I know she really can't leave me. After all these years... I know you can't leave me behind Stella...

TWO YEARS AGO. " Stella what took you so long! Where are the documents I need to report!? " A deep frown given at Stella while she barely holds into papers and file folders in her arms.

" I'm sorry, I slept late last night preparing this and the traffic jam sucks. "

" Give me that! You know that it's Monday today and rush hour is coming around by this hour. I really thought you would adjust your time. "

" If I knew you would be late I should have gone to your house last night and got it myself. "

Stella didn't blink an eye while staring at the ground on the street making sure she wasn't dropping some papers behind.

" I'll make it out next time, I promise. " handing the pile of papers to her boyfriend.

" Right, I should go now Stell, I appreciate you coming all the way here anyway. I'll be taking you out next time for dinner. Love ya. "

Saying while hurrying his way to a tall building in front of them. Stella is waving her hand slowly with a mild smile while he's entering the front door. Then he is making a call sign with his fingers towards her. Trying to tell her he's going to call her next time.

An immense sigh came out from her mouth after seeing the slow disappearance of her boyfriend. She then starts to walk along the street restlessly.

Come to think of it... Was it even worth all the effort, Stell?... Asking her self inside her thoughts while walking subconsciously on the sidewalk.

Suddenly, she remembers the day when her parents both died in a car accident. Dumbfounded, she stops at the middle of the pedestrian, people keep passing by. She suddenly felt everyone was moving faster and quicker in her surroundings. And an intense whistle from a traffic enforcer wakes her up from being subconscious. She's walking faster as the enforcer's shouting at her looked pissed as her pausing.

Across the road, after some time of walking blankly she heard her stomach growl out of hunger.

" Seriously?... " She mentioned while sighing.

Well It cannot be helped... I haven't eaten anything since last night. Luckily I've finished Chris's report before getting into bed, I almost fuck up again...

Considering her luck in her own thoughts.

Going back to the present time. Remembering her selfless love two years ago while sitting at the balcony of her apartment. The phone is ringing as she sips a coffee from her favorite mug.

" Hel- "

" Stella! Why didn't you drop by yesterday at my apartment! You promised me to lend the latest 'dreamy collection' of lily! "

A cheerful voice of a woman abruptly yelling over the phone at her. It actually refers to a book from their favorite author.

" Well good morning to you too, miss. I wasn't done reading it. "

She said blatantly, when actually she just forgot to do it yesterday.

" Oh stop giving me that lies! You don't you love me anymore, are you Stella? "

Stella's stomps can be heard over the phone. A usual expression drawn to Stella's face as she used to deal with her best friend's tantrum most of the time. Can't even careless while she is trying to find the book her friend is referring to.

" Uh... Okay how about later, you know it's my day off today shelly. Wanna go later? "

A big smile written on her friend's face, but pretending her tone to be sad and all.

" Okaay... As long as you still love your best friend I won't wish for much. " Trying her best to have a pitiful voice.

A usual uninterested expression gets in Stella's face.

" Oh by the way stella, have you heard about the new launching of VR by the cozmo company? Well you can't be late with that news, that's your dream company to work with after all. "

Her eyes peek and stare at her window when she hears her friend on the other line mentioning the news. It is where her dream company building can easily be seen away from afar distant.

" Well yeah, I also heard that they are hiring for a work from home office staff. I don't know any further details about it yet, but I'll be sure to figure it out soon. " Stella's response as she found the book she's looking for.

" Alright then! I'll see you later at the same café! Same time, don't be late, And don't forget about the dreamy collection or I'll be crying my ass off there. Goodbye!! " With a cheerful happy voice.

...Uh... She changed her mood so quickly. Stella muttered to her self.

     At the café. The two talk about their life and about Stella's plan. Staring for some time in a Spanish latte she ordered, she mentioned her interest in applying for a work from home job. And she feels secretly excited to apply to the cozmo company.

" It's probably more convenient for me to apply for a work from home job because of "buyoyo". "

She's referring to her male black and white colored fat cat. Shelly is surprised by her.

" You mean the cat given by your ex-boyfriend? "

She nodded after hearing it.

" Uhh... I forgot it's been four months since you guys broke up. But you already have a good job that pays a decent amount here, aren't you? "

" Hmm... Unless you want to... leave this city?... "

Stella clutches her hidden left hand that is placed on top of her thigh.

" I want to give myself the peace of mind I deserve. "

Shelly felt her friend's burden inside, and confessed about how she received multiple texts from Chris as well. Asking where Stella is going after shifts, and if they were together on weekends. Then, Stella spoiled everything about how Chris has been almost an obsessive jerk for the past 3 months. There was a time when Chris appeared in front of her apartment and forced her to make up with him. Stella's resilience truly makes him feel that she's indifferent towards him, she even called the cops the third time he appeared in her apartment.

The view of them talking inside the transparent glass wall of the café shop was seen by Chris from afar. There's a blank expression from his face. He is watching the two hugging as Shelly's trying to give her empathy, while Stella's bitter smile is written all over her face. He then slowly walks away.

Evening that day, after some time of staring at the ceiling of her room, Stella recalls about the hiring job of the cozmo company. She immediately fetches her laptop and tries to get more information about it. And After a while of searching.

" So they were looking for "Data entry Clerks"... "

A sudden excitement struck her heart as she kept scrolling her index finger into the 'mouse'.

I think this is my greatest opportunity! She thought of her self. I always wanted to work in a top tier company like cozmo... I admire the fast advancement of their company within a long time. They always supply a sufficient and quality amount of service for this City's technological advancement. Stella's eyes shine as her self thoughts of admiration flowing on her mind.

" I'd like to become a member of that prestigious company as well. "

She said with full faith in self. Followed by pressing the "'enter'" button of her laptop. And just like that she already emailed that company a message where her resume is attached to.

A point of view from the top of the city from a distance.

Concurrently, a silhouette of a tall man standing in front of a huge glass wall inside a tall building. Looking at the great night view of Birmingham City. The expensive watch on his wrist looks so elegant while rolling a circle shape of ice from his liquor. The hair cut of his ash grey hair suits his deep amber eyes. His perfectly lined lips and his fine bushy eyebrows complete the perfect face of like those for a model. The appearance where you can smell even from just a description. The looks that describes how you perceive a perfume of a demure fine man.

" Ellerick Jenson. "

A man from behind him called his name out of nowhere.

" Ellerick Jenson. "

He stared behind him and found his father.

" ...What is it dad? "

He replied before getting another shot from his glass.

" Congratulations to your successful business launching. "

After approaching his son, he stands beside him and taps his shoulder while they both stare at the night view of the city outside of the building.

" It's really great my son. " He added.

" I'm so proud of you. My sole heir of my legacy. "

" Maybe the only thing that I'm hoping for now, is for you to be happy. "

A man's smile shrinks his eyes as he speaks.

" What do you mean dad?, just get into the point. "

He replied without blinking.

" Your sweet father is already impressed by you, son. Maybe it should be the time for you to get married. You know Alfred's daughter she- "

" I'm not thinking about it yet dad. "

Replied while his pure amber eyes kept away from looking at his father and still staring outside.

" Right. I understand, but I hope you won't let me wait until I die or am too old to even carry my own grandson. "

He replied with a smile on his face.

" You're still young to think that. "

He said while his poker face was still displayed.

The point of view of them from the outside of the building slowly furthers away as they keep chatting.

Two days later, at her office hour. the taps and clicks on her computer is the only sound she's making.

" Stella it's break time. Come with us, let's take our coffee break. "

That one man from three of her co-workers invites while approaching.

" ...uh I think you guys can go ahead first. I'm trying to finish this load on me first. "

She said while tidying papers on her desktop.

" Geez what a workaholic you are... Right then, good luck with that we'll go now. "

Turned down, others teased him at the back.

" I told you she's not it "

" Damn you waste some of my break time"

" Shut up she can hear you "

" But I agree she's cute as - "

The fading conversation by those three co-workers as they get away from the office.

Stella sighs as she rest her bum on her seat. She has long beautiful straight black hair, her rossy lips paired with the small shape of her face is very appealing. It suits her bunny teeth that she has every time she smiles. She looks neat and presentable in every office outfit she wears.

She lays her back on the desk chair, starts checking her phone and her eyes instantly widened.

" Oh my fudge! I have an assessment and future interview with the cozmo company! "

She joyfully concealed her scream while reading further to the details from her email. She began to mark down her calendar on the said date of the appointment.

It's within this week, I'm so happy!!! She continued her thoughts. Guess I'll be eating something good with Shelly tonight! She added.

Later that night. Over Eleven o'clock on the street, walking and laughing with her friend after a great time eating their dinner. A group of men approached Stella and Shelly. Acting like a thug, Stella's instinct knew it's gonna be a problem. One of them asked.

" Hey beauties why are you walking alone this hour? Ain't your bfs gets ya ass? We can take you guys home you know? Hehehe "

" Yeah! we'll make sure to send you where ya like! "

One of the thugs said after jumping in front of them.

Shelly grip onto Stella's arm firmly out of nervousness. Stella on the other hand is trying her best to be calm and avoid panic.

One... Two... Five... There are five of them here... Stella's thought as she is figuring out what to do.

She glanced at Shelly who's really scared beside her at the moment.

" We're sorry to decline your invitation but my boyfriend is on the way here now to pick us up. "

Sweaty while talking, Stella tried her best to keep her cool.

" Huh!... That's bad then sweetie, since you're the only one who has a man, how about you leave this one over here so we can... Send her home. "

That one who gets near Shelly and touches her hair.

Creeps crawl down into her spine. With teary-eyed Shelly closed her eyes.

From a distance Stella saw a tall guy from behind those men.

" Ah!... Oh honey! Honey! Over here! "

Surprised by her sudden shout all men stared behind them.

And in the blink of an eye, Stella dragged her friend out to run. They almost outrun those five men but Stella knows they'll get caught sooner before they get any further. So she asked Shelly to run on a different route. She presented her self to lead the men astray in return for Shelly to call for help.

As Shelly is able to run into some slightly crowded place she keeps screaming for help.

Concurrently, Stella is running for her life when she turns to the last alley ahead but finds self trapped on a dead end. It's not so long when they catch up with her either.

" That's a really cheeky stunt you have there sweetie. "

The creepy guy with a spike hair style said.

" Since, you let ya friend go, you should take responsibility with all of us instead. "

" Don't worry we'll make sure to send you to heaven before we let you rest. Hah! Rest... In fucking peace! "

Said while slowly approaching her.

Stella closed her eyes as she prepared her self to be hit by one of them. She wishes those men to be eaten by the ground, she can't help but curl up on the corner.

Then suddenly an intense thud sound dropped into the ground.

A man grabbed her arm as she tried to use it as a shield to her face.

" No! Don't touch me! Don't touch me! please!! "

She said while fighting the gripping hands on her.

" It's okay miss don't be afraid. "

A man in front of her said. She slowly opened her eyes and found the men all laying on the ground.