Peterson's POV
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H-hey … readers.
The real author
I am your author, PINKMIST. ( you know, the REAL author )
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I know my name sounds cute, but the meaning of “pinkmist” is not cute at all.
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Look it up…
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So anyways, back to the point…
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I am your author
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I have a huge crush on the mighty Elvis
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And a lot huge crush on genius Christie.
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I hope you all help me build the perfect ship ( you know what I mean 🤪) on MangaToon.
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Happy reading…
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Robert Philip
All the lights working?
Robert Philip
I asked if the lights for photo shoot are working!!??
Robert Philip
What about the reflectors ?
Robert Philip
ARE YOU NOT CAPABLE OF SPEAKING ??
Staff
N-no sir, I can s-speak.
Robert Philip
Then why aren’t you answering, dimwit.
It’s a typical Friday night… for me.
Off course, “Friday night” for people usually means drinks, pubs, bars, beers and girls…
“Friday night” for me means designer clothes (or maybe *****), photo shoots, barking photographers and terrified staffs.
Seriously though, I wonder how Robert’s voice has still not left him, he yells like a freaking hyena.
Robert Philip
THIS WAS NOT THE RIBBON I ORDERED !! I ASKED FOR “MARINE” BLUE NOT “AQUAMARINE” BLUE. !!!
Excuse me? Isn’t “marine” and “aquamarine” the same ?? Then again, who knows?
Robert is good at the job he does. He is one of the few very accomplished photographers. But his temper is short as chihuahua.
Robert Philip
All right ! All done !
Robert Philip
Is the model ready ?
Robert Philip
Ok, bring him.
Bring him ? I am literally standing 15 feet away from him. If he wants, he can just directly ask me.
Staff
S-sir Elvis? Ro-Robert sir is asking for you.
Without replying to the staff I made my way in front of the cameras.
Robert Philip
So, your name is Elveen, huh ?
There is one more problem with Robert. His ego is higher than Bhuj Khalifa.
Robert may be a good photographer but his personality is a good sh*t.
He is known for tormenting the models, fat-shaming them and even accused of s*xual harassment.
According to him, “I have been in this industry for 31 years. I know how things work.”
Translation “ I have been in this industry for long enough to have power to destroy you. Obey me or get destroyed”.
But today is his bad day…
You see, obeying is something that I have never done in life.
Elvis Peterson
You did not do your homework ?
Or you would have known not to get smart with me.
Robert Philip
Excuse me ?
Elvis Peterson
I suppose you haven’t studied about me before agreeing to this photo shoot.
Elvis Peterson
Not to point you out in your own field of expertise but I believe it is a necessity for photographers to study their subjects before capturing them.
Robert Philip
I did study about you .
Elvis Peterson
Really ? It must be lacking in some sphere as you clearly don’t remember the subject’s name.
I can’t help the smirk which was falling on my lips.
Elvis Peterson
Or maybe…. You have a brain of a chicken.
Robert Philip
Y-you, you know, who I am ?
Robert Philip
I have been in this industry for 31 years. I know how things work here.
Robert Philip
I know how to do my job well and effectively.
Robert Philip
You are a newborn in this industry, you don’t know a thing.
Here is the problem guys…
When Robert was I newbie in the entertainment industry, he won the academy award for the best cinematography at a mere age of 26, which people considered very young.
This flared Robert’s ego. And it was the last award to be received by Robert.
Elvis Peterson
And yet, I am the leading actor in more films in 5 years than you had photographed in your entire 31 years journey.
You must be thinking how do I know so much about this nobody photographer ?
Simple, I always do my homework.
My comment shut him up pretty quickly.
The rest of the photo shoot went by pretty easily without Robert making things difficult for me, except for him lashing out on the staffs from time to time.
It was a photo shoot for a clothing brand.
Thank goodness it was a clothing brand.
It is one of the very few commercials which I like to do because I DO have to wear clothes.
Most of the commercials I do, like the perfumes or soaps, requires me to be half *****.
According to the directors, “it attracts customers”
Okey, it’s understandable. Being half ***** in soaps and perfumes advertisements. Cool.
But you know what is not okey?
I mean why do I need to be ***** for advertising a housing firm ??
It’s like all the apartments, villas and bungalows would be sold if you put my ***** picture on them.
That’s not how it is suppose to work.
I made my way to my green room, quickly freshened up and made my way to my car.
Elvis Peterson
Good evening, Ethan.
Ethan is a very important person to me.
He is my secretary, my manager, by driver, my chauffeur, you name it.
Ethan Miguel
How was the shoot ?
Elvis Peterson
You know it. Same old, boring stuff.
Ethan Miguel
Old and boring, huh ?
Ethan Miguel
You always say it as if you don’t care how things went.
Ethan Miguel
As if you are bad at it.
Ethan Miguel
But when the commercial comes out, it’s flawless.
Elvis Peterson
I don’t know what you mean.
Ethan Miguel
I mean that from now on, whenever you say “same old and boring stuff”…
Ethan Miguel
I’ll interpret it as “flawless and impeccable”.
Elvis Peterson
Interpret it as whatever you want.
Elvis Peterson
I don’t care.
It’s just that I am not as excited as I used to be.
Entertainment industry does that to you.
I started my career in this industry when I was 19.
It was not because I was very good at acting or I always aspired to be an actor. I just gave it a shot.
But I was always inquisitive and always a keen learner.
I learned how to act, I learned how to express, how to expand one’s range in the field of expertise, how to talk, how to walk, how to command respect, how to expand contacts, how to impose control….
…and the list goes on and on.
People say that I got lucky but that’s not true.
I got lucky because I worked hard.
They don’t see the nights I was awake to complete the assignment nor they see the sleeping pills I took to make sleep engulf me.
I stopped thinking about peoples options because for them everything is luck.
I used to give my career the priority, but I changed that.
I give myself the priority, I give my family the priority, I give my health the priority and I give my friends the priority.
I take my work seriously, very seriously rather.
I am very good at my job.
Hundreds of award on the walls of my house are the testament to the above statement.
I just stopped caring about people’s opinion on me.
Ethan Miguel
Did Robert give you a hard time?
Ethan Miguel
Robert, was he being a a-hole to you ?
Ethan Miguel
You know, you are one of the top 3 most powerful personalities in the entertainment industry.
Elvis Peterson
And popular too.
Ethan Miguel
And popular too, but that’s not my point.
Elvis Peterson
I don’t know where you are going with this, Ethan.
He shook his head in disappointment.
Ethan Miguel
I mean to say that you have the power to “politely excuse” them out of the industry.
Elvis Peterson
Politely excuse , huh ?
Ethan Miguel
You know what I mean.
Ethan Miguel
But I don’t understand why you don’t ever use it to stand up for your self.
I know what he is talking about. I know very well.
But I don’t see what the use is.
Don’t get me wrong, I am NOT a forgiving man. I hold grudges, until I have repaid them.
But, I just don’t want to kick someone who is already drowning in water.
You must think that if I am one of the top 3 personalities in the industry, how did he dare to disrespect me ? Or why was he unharmed if he did disrespect me ?
Well, the answer is simple.
A few days ago, his wife filed a divorce after she got to know about his extra marital affair, or rather, “affairs” would be a better term.
If this thing gets to the media, his career is finished.
And how long can you keep a secret from the media ? His “31 years of experience” a** doesn’t have the power to stop the news from circulating.
If I had to guess, I’d say, in less than 15 days… no, in 10 days, his career is finished.
And he would be forgotten.
But off course, Ethan doesn’t need to know that.
Elvis Peterson
Huh ? You said something ?
Ethan Miguel
You really aren’t listening, are you ?
Ethan Miguel
I’ll make sure Robert doesn’t get anymore-
Elvis Peterson
Leave it, Ethan. It isn’t necessary.
Ethan Miguel
That’s what I meant by “standing up for yourself”
Ethan Miguel
You remember, that one time when a female side-actress was being harassed for looking fat on camera by the director…
Ethan Miguel
You stripped the director of his position and made him the errand boy. While at the same time giving the actress a movie as the leading role.
Ethan Miguel
And the other time when there was a underwater shoot. You and the other model were supposed to be underneath the freezing water for a long time that too in the winter…
Ethan Miguel
And the other model was being yelled at by the photographer because she was high on fever and couldn’t keep up with the cold…
Elvis Peterson
Hmm, I remember.
Ethan Miguel
What did you do ?
Elvis Peterson
I asked the photographer to switch up places and stand in the freezing water in winter.
Ethan Miguel
You see, you only use your status and power when someone else is in a tight spot.
Ethan Miguel
You never use it for yourself.
Elvis Peterson
Do I pay you to lecture me ?
Elvis Peterson
Exactly, so just drive me home.
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* darn it !
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* off course I know he would not let Robert go after showing him his attitude.
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* I thought that maybe if I tried, I could trick him to tell me how he plans to ruin Robert.
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* I should make sure to never get on bad side of Elvis sir.
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* after spending whole 6 years with him, I still can’t figure him out.
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* The whole Peterson family is the devil reincarnated.
Elvis Peterson
What’s my schedule for tomorrow. If it’s nothing very important, you can take your day off.
Ethan Miguel
Your schedule is clear for tomorrow. You just have a meeting in the evening.
Elvis Peterson
A meeting ?
Ethan Miguel
Oh, I completely forgot to tell you.
Ethan Miguel
Mr. Ross called.
Ross called? Does that mean….
Ethan Miguel
He asked me about you. I informed him that you were in a photo shoot.
Ethan Miguel
He asked for you to give him a call when you are free.
Ethan Miguel
Apparently, someone called Pinkymiss has agreed to some sort of deal, Mr. Ross didn’t specify.
Ethan Miguel
He said you’ll understand it.
I could contain the excitement in me.
It’s been so long since I felt this emotion.
But for now, there is a problem which is needed to be addressed.
Elvis Peterson
And when exactly were you going to inform me that ?
How could he keep this to himself ?
Elvis Peterson
More importantly, it’s PINKMIST, not “pinkymiss”.
Ethan Miguel
I-I’m sorry sir, it escaped my mind to remind you.
Elvis Peterson
Bonus deducted !
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* sh*t !
Ethan Miguel
*thinking* who the hell is this PINKMIST because of which my bonus was deducted.
PINKMIST agreed to make ‘I’m yours’ into a movie.
I don’t know what to feel.
Should I laugh or should I cry ? Should I be excited or should I be nervous ?
It is THE PINKMIST, we are talking about.
He is the best author in the world.
No one has seen him, know one knows him.
The way people are crazy about him, I am surprised that the media has not found even a single clue about him .
Hell, no one even know if PINKMIST is he or she ….
Well, I am pretty sure PINKMIST is a male.
I don’t know how…. Maybe because of the way he writes, or maybe because of the way he expresses the emotion…. It has got to be a man only.
I am not being sexist, it’s just, none of the female author I’ve read can express the emotion a man feels, this clearly.
But of course, is PINKMIST is a female, I have all the respect for her.
Ethan Miguel
We are here, sir.
Ethan parked the car in front of the huge skyscraper.
Ethan Miguel
Enjoy your evening, sir
I said and made my way to my penthouse.
After a long day of work, quietness and serenity are my only desire.
I freshened up and made my way to the kitchen.
I don’t have a cook. I make my own food. It gives me a piece of mind. And as others would say, it’s therapeutic for me.
I was still giddy from my favourite author’s news.
I mean, who would not be ?
I have read all of his books.
I have all the editions of his books
As he doesn’t show his face in public, he doesn’t do fan-signing events.
And so, there are limited editions of each book which has his signature.
I quickly finished my dinner which was my leftover lunch as I was very excited/nervousness about this whole thing.
I don’t know what to call this feeling, let’s give it a new name….
Elvis Peterson
Maybe, nervited
Elvis Peterson
Anyways, maybe I should call Ross.
I sat on my sofa and glanced the watch
It’s pretty late to call someone,hell it was morning… maybe now is not the tim-
It’s Ross we’re are talking about.
People like me and him are of the same circle.
We just get 20 hours of sleep for the whole week.
F*ck it ! Let’s call him .
After a few rings, Ross picked up.
Xavier Ross
# Hello, Xavier Ross speaking #
Xavier Ross
# Elvis, my boy #
Xavier Ross
# How are you do- #
Elvis Peterson
# Did PINKMIST agree to work with us #
Xavier Ross
# humfp, you haven’t called me in months, when you do, you don’t greet me and are asking if PINKMIST agreed or- #
Elvis Peterson
# Ross ! #
Xavier Ross
# ok, ok. No need to get too aggressive #
Xavier Ross
# yes, my secretary talked to her secretary #
Xavier Ross
# she said, she was bit skeptical at first but finally agreed. #
Xavier Ross
# ‘I’m yours’ is like a script with a lot of potential. It can either be a “super mega hit” or a “total crappy flop” #
Xavier Ross
# but I assured her that with perfect direction and off course with impeccable acting, we’ll make it a “hit of the century”. #
Xavier Ross
# she didn’t believe me, she said it was a “book with emotion unknown to living” , whatever the crap that means… so I insisted that we have a meeting together. #
“Book with emotions unknown to the living”, huh ?
Elvis Peterson
# Why do you keep saying “she” ? #
Elvis Peterson
# Isn’t PINKMIST a man ? #
Xavier Ross
# haha! Surprise!!! #
Xavier Ross
# No, Elvis. PINKMIST is a woman. #
Xavier Ross
# And the way her secretary was quoting her words, I am pretty sure she is charming #
Xavier Ross
# And in the brief conversation where my secretary talked to her secretary, I think is very clear…#
Xavier Ross
# She is good at what she does #
She is full of surprises…
She even surprised me by being a woman….. me, the one who is most aware of her plot twists in the novels.
Xavier Ross
# Elvis, you still here #
Elvis Peterson
#huh, yeah, I am #
Xavier Ross
# my, my. Already falling for her ? #
Xavier Ross
# I thought you were better than that in resisting, huh ? #
You see, PINKMIST is merely a person I look up to.
I don’t love her, hell I don’t even know her.
She could be a 60 year old woman for god’s sake.
I have infinite respect for her and that’s it.
Her books were there for me ( SHE was NOT )when no one was.
Elvis Peterson
# in your dreams, Ross. In your dreams. #
Xavier Ross
# haha. Ok,ok #
Elvis Peterson
# when is the meeting, Ross? #
Elvis Peterson
# or rather, where is it ? #
Xavier Ross
# we’ll be meeting her in her penthouse. #
Ross must have detected my confusion so he continued.
Xavier Ross
# apparently, she doesn’t want to be seen with 2 biggest celebrities #
This put a smile on my face.
She thinks of me as a celebrity, huh ?
Xavier Ross
# off course she DID NOT say that #
Xavier Ross
# her secretary said that since PINKMIST is keeping her identity a secret, it would be better if she isn’t seen with us. #
Xavier Ross
# so my secretary suggested her penthouse, and we are kind of rolling with it. #
Xavier Ross
# why ? Do you have a problem with that? We could change it if you- #
Elvis Peterson
# that won’t be necessary #
Who would not want to see their idol’s house?
Elvis Peterson
# I am good with it #
Xavier Ross
# good. And is 8:00 pm fine with you ? #
If it’s too late then we’ll just discuss the deal and go our separate ways.
I want to get to know her.
I want to understand her.
Elvis Peterson
# let’s make it morning #
Elvis Peterson
# I said, let’s make it mo- #
Xavier Ross
# I know what you said. I heard that . Just why ? #
Elvis Peterson
# my evening is packed #
Elvis Peterson
# got multiple meetings and shoots to be done #
The most important thing is to get to know my idol.
Xavier Ross
# you sure, though ? #
Xavier Ross
# last time I checked with Ethan, your whole Saturday was clear of schedule #
Elvis Peterson
# Ethan does not know about it #
Xavier Ross
# huh ? How come your- #
Xavier Ross
# ok, ok, I get it. I will leave you to spend your whole day with your idol and I’ll leave just after I have finished the deal, sounds good? #
Xavier Ross
# you are not even denying- #
Xavier Ross
#Good morning #
Xavier Ross
# okay, ok. I’ll shut my mouth, good night #
I disconnected the call and laid my self on the couch itself.
Very “nervited” for tomorrow.
So, PINKMIST is a woman, huh ?
Ross, doesn’t really appreciate anything..
But he said she seemed charming.
And the best praise anyone could get from Ross…
“Being good at what they do”.
You surprise me, PINKMIST .
§§§§§§§§§§ THE NEXT MORNING §§§§§§§§§§
If I thought that PINKMIST could not surprise me anymore.
Because when I , Ross and the PINKMIST are sitting around the table, with her being, only 7 feet away from me….
I couldn’t be more wrong.
1] PINKMIST is really NOT a man, but a woman.
2] PINKMIST is NOT 60 something year old woman, she is in her early twenties.
3] PINKMIST is absolutely NOT a ugly hideous woman ( according to some news articles as she never shows her face in public ), she is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful woman with body that not even supermodels have.
4] PINKMIST is NOT just an idol, because I think ….
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TO BE CONTINUE
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