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I have watched her for two days straight as of now. Shit! I think I'm becoming a stalker. Her stalker. Which is just not even me at all. Part of me is like what the hell is wrong with me?! The other part is like I really don't mean to pry but her life is just interesting to me. Kia Rogers has such a simple life, unlike all the others. It feels all too simple which makes me think that there must be something more. Especially when I caught her running off in a really scratched-up car at the back of the building. Plus, I have nothing better to do. I don't really know much about fame but aren't celebrities usually in some fancy car? Either way, she seemed to notice me but hasn't done anything until today. I watch from the corner of her dressing room as she lay in the casket. I don't know why my dad did it backward. He had them do the funeral scene before the death scene. It just doesn't make any sense but I guess In a way it kinda does cause doing the explosions and everything takes a lot of time. Anyway back to her. She was perfect. She seemed innocent on the outside but I could tell that she had something else going on. Maybe she's not so perfect after all. But then again, no one is perfect. But I think she might just be.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsr4jB3uz9
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Our director wrapped up and I quickly left, hoping not to see my so-called stalker anymore.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC6R7JPNtVm
"Timothy, have you seen any suspicious-looking man around my house?" I ask him on my way back home.
"No, where'd you get that idea from?"
"There's this man who I see everywhere. He was at the red carpet event and at the set too. But I'm probably just being paranoid. It must be the Lord telling me to choose one life."
"Nonsense, you're fine Gabby, but it's better to be safe than sorry. What does he look like?"137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEx8f5i7vw7
"He's tall, muscular, has dark hair, and grey eyes."
"I haven't seen anyone like that but I'll look out for him okay?"
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He drops me off at my place and circles the whole neighborhood making sure he didn't find anyone lurking near. Feeling a little safer, I walk into my house and immediately get into the shower as quickly as possible to drown all the negativity off of my mind and body. After my shower, I slip on some shorts and a tank top to go to sleep in. I yawn, checking my phone for any messages or calls. I plug it in the charger, shut it down, and turn the lights off, going to sleep.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGKelM9Yhi
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I wake up to Big Girls Cry being played on my alarm clock. Ugh, I groan slightly, not wanting to get out of bed and slam my hand on the clock to shut it up.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrhKdyN8dE
I almost fell asleep again if it wasn't for Jenny. She came in and licked my face.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfRKc9Xd50
"You've got to be kidding me!" I groan again, getting out of bed.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrAVmqHRRN
I check my phone for any messages. Someone had called me but I didn't know the number. All of my contacts are named. Must have been some scam likely. I rub the sleep from my eyes and walk into the shower thinking about what I had to do today. Boutique then interview. I had a lot of time on my hands. And as much as I love that, having too much me-time can go downhill very quickly and I'll start to go into my thinking world and zone everyone and everything out completely. And I don't wanna go there. I have tried so hard not to and I've managed to do that for at least a decade.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqllpE6o2G
I brush my ginger hair until it was tamed and pulled it back into a low ponytail. I put on a little amount of makeup and gently slipped my big hoop earrings to my ears. I pause for a bit and admire myself.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5CdSIT7I1s
I head out with Jenny, grabbing my phone and purse. Before I'm out the door Timothy arrives with my usual breakfast just in time.
"You have to tell me how you do that." I smile.
"I'm used to it." He responds.
"Thanks. I'm off to work and I have an interview later so your free for the rest of the day."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfiorinxiHL
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"Hi." Says Anne.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81mrdqE6aW
"Hey, Gabb—whoa who are you seeing today?" Asks Eric, smiling devilishly while making an emphasis on my hoop earrings.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJES9gLCfI
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" I just have an interview that's all."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbbx7077jC
"That's all? I'm pretty sure you have a couple of things under that already revealing shirt."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXBL0IuFUG
"Your so weird Eric and it's definitely not revealing."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6Bq99mhfO
"Why thank you. I try so hard." He replies, laughing to himself.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4FX9zHiiWC
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"Going." He spoke as he puts his hands up in surrender.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDAV2dQCOG
I walk to my office and ate my breakfast then continued to work on a bride's shoe. I walk out of my office proudly with the shoes, holding them up for them to see.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQAmf53bWR
"Finally finished, and they're a beauty I must say."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNby9pqyQM
"Omg, they're so pretty! I really love the diamond bows. Oh, I almost forgot, your package came in."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhN1xtz8UXu
"That must be the dresses."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyrRQJPaH2E
I walk over and open the box to see the design.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB3ihweWPr3
"Need help with that?" Asks Eric.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICQXdp1doY
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We attach them to hangers and place them on racks.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzP2CcxUj2O
"Ooh, those are beautiful G."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRunwcMubT1
"Thanks, I just made them last week. Although, I think I should make another order. They might be out of stock soon."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKANrVg2WxR
"Yeah, I'll put in the order."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJXj3881Zm
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My phone alarm rings from my back pocket.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyN589seFlY
"Oh! My interview, time for me to go. Bye sweethearts! Don't forget to lock up after when you leave."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Fhd3FMgwV
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When I got inside I start to play on my piano, trying to finish a song while waiting for Mr. Resp.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZYGUfbkQM
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❤️Cole's POV137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSBWR8eiyo
I find the house number and walk up to her door. This neighborhood looks very quiet from the looks of it but it was nice and very private. It even had a gate in the front to enter. I was going to knock when I heard a piano from inside. It sounded so beautiful. But then I realized it was a song from Kia's new album. I lean in to listen more.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTLO4i0WmT
She sounded like Kia herself. I smile and finally knocked on the door. The music stopped. She opens the door.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsbsovc8q8
"Hello, Ms. George," I reply.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡARTP7vzaFB
"Gabriela's just fine, hello, Mr. Resp come in please."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DeMIvAS49
I nod and follow her to the living room. I see the piano and smile again. She should've really taken up being a singer but I'm sure she already likes her job.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSQQ9LdCMI
"Listen, I don't want to take up too much of your time. I'm here for my father. Jack Anderson. He runs a business on the side and he is looking for someone who has unique clothing for him to display at his show next month."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBYZxMaQF8
"Oh wow, that's very nice."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhqpdm59vY
"Yes, it is. But we haven't found anyone yet and I've heard from many local people that you would be the right person to choose from. Would you mind if I took some pictures of a couple of dresses and other things for my father to see?"137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUtxzCBbnG
"Oh no not at all, but we'll have to walk a little."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDV4jHFfjEi
"That's fine. A little walking will be good." I chuckle.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNhIYcqa6B
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We head out and I follow her to her boutique. It was small but looked big on the inside. I see two young teens working inside.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4igk3Xuj5s
"That's Anne and that's Eric. They both have been working here for two years now."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijkZloT24c
They paid no attention until she calls them over.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytWJ3qN9lI
"Oh, your back!" Says Anne.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXa4DWoVYs
"Yeah, guys this is Mr. Resp—"137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWHkOWuyAk
"Just call me Cole," I say looking down at her.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmf0UZKAHGy
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"So can I see the dresses now?" I ask.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4hFjdKLgI
"Oh yes, let me show you. I have new dresses that came in today."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9X7gQcLlfB
She places them on a counter and I take a picture of each.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xGHRiD7vs
"They are really nice. Could I get a picture of some with you in them? If you don't mind that is."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqjCVA1BmL
"Why thank you. And s-sure."137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgzpEODChG
I could see the blush rise up to her cheeks. It looked so cute. I shake my head away from thoughts like that and placed my camera down. I watch as she grabs one dress off the rack then she hesitates and looks up at me.
"Would you also like to see other dresses? I have it in the back, it hasn't been out for sale yet."
"That would be amazing, thank you," I reply.
Along with the dress that she grabbed, she walks away to what I'm assuming was her office and shuts the door. As I scan the boutique my eyes met another two pairs of eyes. I nervously clear my throat as I realize that both teens were staring dead at me.
"Gabby has never had anyone of her friends over here before," says Eric.
"Oh no, I'm not really a friend, I just came here in place of my father who wanted to find something new for his show. I just met Gabriela today."
"She let you call her by her first name this early? Wow."
"Well, in that case, can we set you guys up, I'm dying to see her get married, I'm surprised that she hasn't been snatched up yet. blurts Anne.
"What? I don't think that she'll like-"
"Here's the first dress, I don't know if it looks right on me it's so poofy and-"
"You look beautiful Ms. G!" stated Eric as he whistles.
"Wow, he's right," I reply as I take pictures.
"Haha, you really think so?"
"Of course Gabriela, and you should really start wearing the boutique's clothing for more advertisement you know."
"Eh, I don't know..." she says as she fidgets slightly as our eyes meet, looking very uncomfortable. I look at the dress she was wearing and the forest green shade only made her red hair look like wild flames and I have the sudden urge to tame it. The dress was off the shoulder and from the end of the dress, up to the waist was a large scatter of cream flowers. They popped out from the dress and anyone would be drawn to it immediately.
The next dress was even more breathtaking on her. It sat on her just right like it was made for her. The dress has angel sleeves, a corset bodice, and the skirt has two slits that showed off each of her legs. She looked like a goddess, just beautiful. I take many pictures of her and we all chat over the lunch that we ordered.
"So Cole," says Eric. "What was the reason for this meeting anyway?"
"Eric!"
"It's totally fine Gabriela, to answer your question, Eric, I'm here for my dad I'm sure you know Jack Anderson-."
"The Jack Anderson as in the famous director that is shooting an awesome movie right now?!"
I chuckled as I took a sip from my drink. "That would be the one and only, yes."
"Omg, that's so cool! Wait why isn't your last name Anderson?"
"That's because his first wife was my mother, not the second one. I don't really do the whole publicity thing so you really won't see me much in the papers, magazines, news, or anything."
"Huh, that's cool I guess. At first, I guessed that you got married but I haven't noticed a ring on your finger."
"You're quite the observer aren't you?"
Well duh, that what makes me so good at details when it comes to clothes."
Gabby joins in the conversation. "I've heard about your father's side business but haven't really heard the details yet."
"Yeah, it's really more like him finding local and underrated designers and giving them a chance to get into the light. And to attract more costumers."
"Hmmm, Interesting, it would help out my boutique a lot. "
"Yes, and what you have here is really beautiful, I'm sure my dad can't wait to meet you."
"Gabby! Can we please help out!" exclaims Anne.
"Sure, why not you guys could use the experience. But ask your parents first."
"Yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"You're quite welcome."
"Just a heads up Gabriela, my dad might make you model one of your dresses at the fashion show."
At the words fashion show, I see her green eyes glow even brighter and smile to myself. She's really cute when she's happy.
"Well, just so you know I have never modeled in my life but I don't think that it'll be difficult to handle me."
"Let's hope not," I say with a wink. Which surprised me even, at the fact that I was that bold.
"It's getting late, I should head home," I say looking at the time on my phone.
"Oh! yes, I'm sorry for keeping you for so long."
"It's no problem, it was fun. I guess I'll see you again soon."
"Soon. Let me walk you to your car."
"Sure."
It was an awkward silence between us. I tensed up every time she would come close. She looked like she could be Kia's sister. Just with red hair and green eyes. Her hair was very loose and wavy and I had to fight every temptation not to reach out and touch it. We said goodbye to each other and I left, heading to my dad's.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUkdq7myPt
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❤️Gabriella's POV137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJYpPYZVTw
I wait until I was behind my door to start freaking out and having a fit. I let my so-called stalker into my house.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqifrLfqqB
"I let a stalker into my house!" I whisper.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7TPlAD16H
I could not believe this. I prayed that he didn't know it was me. You know— Kia. I don't want anyone to find out. It would make my whole life a mess if anyone found out. And on top of that, he was my director's son. His son for crying out loud! But now it all made sense of why he was almost everywhere I went. I call Timothy to let him know.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCZy76Qvfm
"Yes I'm telling you, it was him. Dark hair, grey eyes, and everything!... okay then... yeah I'll see you tomorrow. Bye." I say as I was on the phone with Tim.137Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LSD0UySoq
I hang up and immediately call my best friend Kemberly who is also a special agent in the FBI.
"Hey fool what's up!"
"Kinda need your help."
"Figured since you usually don't call me at this time."
"Yea, so I'm not totally sure but I think that I have a stalker who is also the son of my director, Jack Anderson. But like I don't know what to think because today he came to meet with me in place of his dad which I get because he's probably busy, but like he's pretty attractive which kind of intimidates m---"
"Okay first off slow down, and second I'll help you out. I'm guessing you want background information?"
"Oh totally. I need to know who I'm gonna be dealing with. He can't find out about me."
"Of course he can't. Otherwise, your made-up papers on file are worthless and I could lose my job. So he might be your stalker you say? Has he been following you for quite a while? And if so which you has he been following?"
"Okay, so like yesterday, at the red carpet event, he was there and just staring at me. At first, I thought he might have been a fan or a reporter, or even a security guard but he was too stiff and he stared dead at me as if he was trying to look into my soul Kem. And then he also called me at my shop wanting an interview with me so that his dad can make my business popular and show a couple of my designs in a fashion show."
"So I'm guessing that he didn't put two and two together that Kia and Gabriela are the same people."
"Nope, if he did I would've gone crazy and had a panic attack."
"Okay, I'll send you his info on your email and stuff so you kinda know what you're going up against. Also, before I forget, we're still on for that coffee date tomorrow, right?"
"Yea definitely. Imma head to bed before all this stress comes up to the surface."
"Yea you wouldn't want to finish that tub of ice cream that I stored in your freezer for our next sleepover wouldn't you," Kem said as she laughed through the phone.
"Yea, yea night Kem."
"Night fool. I'll see you tomorrow."
With that, she hangs up and I went to get ready for bed.
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