A Familiar Face

I was lucky that Auntie wasn't home when I got back from the audition. I wonder what she's doing out so late after the party?

According to the employees, the results were going to be posted on the site next week.

The only thing I'm wishing for is failing the audition. Then again, I doubt I'll make it in.

I still wonder what happened with Hera and Mr. Nathan guy.

*Ring ring*

"Hey, is this Celine?"

It was Auntie, she sounded really mad.

"Yes it's me Aunt, do you need something?" I replied.

"Get changed into something nice and get to 53 Greylands Avenue immediately!" Auntie yelled.

"Y-yes right away!"

Oh god, Auntie's having some really bad mood swings today, it's obvious. Is she perhaps drunk?

She says "something nice" but I practically have nothing that looks nice!

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I untied my braids and brushed my brown hair. Then I put on a random black laced dress and raced down the stairs. I threw on my shoes and immediately ran out the door.

I stood at the bus stop waiting for the next bus. I constantly checked my phone for the time.

The earlier the better, I don't want Auntie to get even more pissed.

As soon as the bus arrived, I got on and waited for my stop.

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When I got off the bus, I could see Auntie waving at me.

"Get over here!" She shouted.

I ran there and saw how Auntie wore very fancy clothes. She wore a bright red dress and a golden necklace. She also had a branded bag and I wasn't really sure how popular it was but I knew it was an expensive bag.

"Okay listen up you brat. I need you to behave properly and make sure you act like a lady, understood? Your uncle just lost his job recently and he decided to runaway to United States!" said Auntie.

"Mhm..." I responded.

What?! Uncle lost his job? Then why was Auntie hanging out with friends?

I always knew Auntie hated me when she decided took me in. Uncle was never home and I only met him once. I didn't think a day like this would come...

"We're going inside this fancy restaurant to meet a family." said Auntie.

"A family?"

"Yes a rich one. Come with me."

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It was a beautiful building. It has been so long since I have last seen a building like this...

A waitress waved at us and guided us to a seat. There sat a man and what I believe is his son who looked rather tall and had blonde hair.

"Celine, be a good girl, you got it?" Auntie whispered.

I nodded my head in response to her question. As we walked closer, I found that the boy looked rather familiar.

Auntie sat down first and I followed her and sat down at the seat next to her. In front of me I saw 2 faces, one unfamiliar and the other one....I just met today.

It was the guy who called himself 'Lucas Brooks.' I wonder if he remembered that this girl sitting in front of him is the same girl who sat next to him during the audition.

Actually I hope he doesn't remember.

"Hello there, my name is Kristina Noel. Nice to meet you." Auntie smiled and stretched out her hand for a handshake.

Ouch, her fake smile looks so scary!

"Nice to meet you too Mrs. Noel. I'm Robert Brooks." He smiled back.

The two shook hands while I awkwardly looked around me. I mean if I looked at the centre of my view, I'd see a handsome face staring at me.

"So Mrs. Noel, this is my son Lucas. He's 17 this year. Lucas can be a bit quiet but he's easy to get along with." Mr. Brooks introduced.

"Ah no, it's fine." Auntie laughed.

That laugh sounded like those mean girl laughs from dramas.

"This is my niece Celine and she's 15. Celine is a nice girl and she's quiet too." She smiled.

How many lies will she say by the end of this?! To begin with, what is this meeting?? I want to get out of here as soon as possible!

"Hahaha, looks like these two could be fated." Laughed Mr. Brooks.

Fated?! What are you talking about? D-don't tell me...

This is a marriage interview?!

I glared at Auntie and she was still smiling. She then tapped my shoulder and whispered,

"I don't care what you're going to say but I raised you for 6 years so it's about time you pay me back."

I swear I want to slap her right now but I have no right to do so.

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The waitress placed food on the table and we started eating. I had no appetite and only ate a bit.

Mr. Brooks and Auntie talked with each other for a long time while the guy in front of me sat still.

"Lucas, say something to your future fiancé." said his father.

"..."

"You too, Celine." Auntie smiled.

I didn't know what to say so I sat there silently.

Auntie then elbowed me in the stomach and I made a tiny noise and it looked like Lucas heard and saw it.

I stood up from my seat and said,

"Sorry, I'd like to take a trip to the washroom. Please excuse me."

It hurts so much! What was my stupid Aunt thinking?! If she does that again, I might actually slap her!

"Me too."

???

It was Lucas who said that, but why?

I headed towards the washrooms and I turned around.

Lucas was following me.

"The male toilets aren't this way." I glared.

"I know, I need to ask you something." He replied.

"What do you need?" I asked.

"Let's break off this so-called marriage arrangement before it even starts." He smiled.

Wow an actor's smile...

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