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El POV
Last night is wonderful. I meet a lot of new set of friends, some of them wasn't able to talk to me because they are business dealing their own business.  It was elegant, I'm happy that all the models are complete, but some of them only interact with me on that night.  I saw my parents too in the table a meter away from us. My mother is wearing a sweetheart necklace fitted dress that is matching her favorite black boots that my father gave. She looked so simple but elegant at the same time. She signed me to looked at my phone, and then I saw her message from text and read it.
From : Ma Coleen
Ash Ron is still outside, he is talking to a man. Maybe it's one of his friends. You looked so stunning, El. Are you going home later on?
I replied to her message and said.
I don't know mom if I can go home, I'll ask manager about it. You too, mom, you looked so young in that dress.
I type ang sent.
The event went well, I was having a talk with the directors and head, but they all apologize since the president of the agency can't attend.  Before the party ends they have two kinds of entertainment which is the jazz dance for the elders and disco for the adult like us. Like I didn't expect that to happen since this is too elegant to imagine they're having a disco like a normal party by having it as the best part of the gathering.
It's already passed 12 in the evening when it ended since Manager Danica, introduce me to the photographers, makeup artist and other model's assistant. It was fun, and I'm happy to talk to them. But there's someone who caught my attention. One of the precious glems : Onyx, behind his mask there are something in him that connects to me… Maybe I know him? Although I can't recognize? Damn, I'm confused and overwhelmed right now, it's mix emotions.
When the event ended, Miss Danica asked me to stay for a night in my room here in the agency because tomorrow breakfast I'm going to eat with my co models and her co-managers. Just having bonding first before we all back to work as I start my journey as a hidden glem model too. It's a good idea and I have a lot of curiosity when it comes to my co models information. I hope I can get along with them soon as my first page of my book start it's written.
When I get home, I saw my mother cooking in the kitchen while my dad is in the garden he is busy watering the plants. I walked towards him and hug me tight as I said.
" Dad! I miss you. " I uttered.
" What are you doing here? " I asked him.
" I'm watering the plants, it's your mother's command. " He said.
" Let's go inside. I have good news! " I stated as I pull him with me through the kitchen of the house and saw my mother who is busying cooking.
My mom called me, then I walked towards her. I hug and kiss her cheeks. She asked me to help her bring the foods she cooked into the dining table. My mother never failed me, she cooked my favorites : Pork and Veggie Sausage Rolls with an apple juice! It won't be completed without a dessert.
When I finish eating, I excuse myself and went into my room. As I arrived in my room after, I wear my pajama and a sleeveless shirt. I lay in my bed and gazed on the ceiling. I get up from bed and decided to reread the second email letter that is from an attorney that Ralph hired for me. This man really, I can't help but to smile. I looked around Neelam, Iris and Sapphire one of the top in ranking as a professional models in the Precious Glems Department. By looking at them,, they are like princesses or goddess that come to live. Also, no apart from Onyx, the mysterious guy who dance with me during my welcome party, bothered me at all.
The email is all about the case and the attorney that Ralph hired for me, and it also stated that he have a witness that surely I can win the case. I was speechless, and I don't how to react, like how could it be? Someone witnessed what happened. I stared at the email ang read it in loud.
From : Atty. Edward Jones
Hi Miss El Del Acosta,
I'm Attorney Edward your friend Ralph hired me, and he said to contact you through email. I would like to informed that you have witnessed during the incident happened, and it's a big chance that you will win the case! She/ He informed me and would like to meet you soon to personally talk to you. If you are not busy, please schedule a date and time so that we can meet and talk about the case. I hope you have a great day ahead, God bless!
Can't wait to official meet you, Miss El.
After I read it, I closed the laptop and decided to call Ralph. I hope that he is still not asleep at this moment. The call is ringing, so he is still awake right now, after a minute he answered the call and said.
" Hey El. "  He uttered.
" Hey, Good Evening! " I replied.
" How are you, El? I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend your welcome party last night since I'm still here in the New York dealing with another business meeting with my business buddy. So, why did you call? " He said.
" The Attorney you hired emailed me. " I open up.
" Yep! He emailed me too asking me to come, I know you feel awkward towards unfamiliar guys, so I'm coming with you on that day, and luckily, I'm not busy or having schedule to do a work. " He added.
" Can I asked again Ralph, something is bothering me that lead me to stay awake at this time… " I said and inhale and exhale as I cleared my throat and stand up to go downstairs to get some glass of water to drink.
" Spill the tea, Ask me. " He answered.
" Do you know the attorney? " I asked him.
" Yes, I do. He is a wise man, and he won a lot of case, so I choose him to be your lawyer. " He simply said.
" Oh. " I commented.
" Is that all? Maybe you have another question? " Ralph asked me this time.
" I have. Hmmmm, do you know the witness? " I whispered.
" Yes , but it's your turn to find out! " He stated.
" Good luck! " He added as he ended up the call after.
I text Ralph that tomorrow I'm available since my work in agency will start in the next day still around the corner.
To : Ralph ( BFF )
I'm free tomorrow, can you emailed the  attorney, so we can meet tomorrow afternoon? Goodnight Ralph.
I text and sent it without hesitation. I put down my phone on my study table and fall asleep.
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Next Morning ***
It's already 9 in the morning, last night we end up choosing before lunch so it means it's around 11 in the morning if I'm not mistaken.
I have still two hours to do whatever I wanted. I get out of my room after I took a bath. I'm still wearing another new pair of pajamas. Likewise, I tied my hair into a messy bun, and also I already put some lipstick to complete my look. When I was about to go downstairs, I'm still in the staircase hallway.. I saw my mother coming out from her room and yawing. I smiled as I greet my mother.
" Morning Mom! " I said.
Here is still closed but when she heard me say she automatically opened her eyes and walked towards me.
" Morning El. " She replied as she hug me and kiss my cheeks.
" How's your sleep? " My mom asked me.
" It's fine, I have an appointment with the attorney that Ralph hired and Ralph is coming with me to meet him. "  I said.
She nodded her head in response and grab my hand as we both walked downstairs, and we smell food being cooked. When we reach the kitchen,, there is my father who is cooking our breakfast. He wasn't able to know our presence so I whispered into my mom's ear.
" Lets scared him. " I whispered.
My mom didn't say a thing, but she just trumps up her hand, and we walk towards my father's back and position ourselves.
I signed 1,2,3 and then shout my heart out early in the morning.
" Booooooooooo! " We said in unison with my mother.
My father reacted about it as he slightly jumped and said.
" OH DAMN! " He shouted.
" HHAHAHAHAHAHA " I laughed, and my mother is smiling widely enough as she laughed with me .
" Dad! That was horrible! " I complimented.
" Great, Thanks El. " He responded.
After we eat our breakfast, my mother and I decided to bake cookies before I went to meet the attorney later on. And talk about the case and the witness he stated. It was fun, my father is the one who cleaned up the whole kitchen after my mother and I make a mess. The way my father and mother smiled, its feels like heaven. It's given me a reason to live and happiness that no one can give.
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Claire's Dining - High-Class Restaurant ***
It's around 11 in the morning, I went into the restaurant that the attorney booked a VIP room just for us. I'm inside my car, sitting and waiting for Ralph to go inside the restaurant first before I do. I'm wearing a back inner and top with a white blazer and pants. Furthermore, I wear a red heels that matches my lipstick color.  After a couple of minutes waiting, I saw Ralph entered the restaurant wearing his business attire. Then a moment later I saw Ralph sent me a text.
From : Ralph ( BFF )
I saw your car, get out your ass and come here already.
I laughed as I went out of my car, locked it and went inside the restaurant and find them. As I entered I saw a lady receptionist in the counter table, she smiled at me as she saw me walking towards her direction.
" Reservation of Attorney Edward Jones. " I said.
" Here, Miss El. " She replied and lead me the way to the VIP room where Ralph is in.
I saw a talk guy , wearing a black and white suit and tie, with a briefcase above the table. When he saw me coming, he stood up and handed me his hand.
" Attorney Edward Jones. " He introduced himself.
I nodded, and he started the discussion as Ralph in other hand is focus on listening on him. After 3 hours of discussion, it's feels like I'm a class right now. It's boring, and I'm not that interested with it since I want a peace of mind that one of my wishes.
Ralph, drive me home since my mom asked me to do so. She will give some cookies for Ralph while my dad is out, he is busy doing his thing and he probably in the company since the day I take my leave.
I hope I have a peaceful life as I wanted to more tragic dramas or plot twist since I'm not fanned of it at all. How could I manage my own company, my career in modeling plus the case that I need to pay attention with? To be honest, I don't know what to do anymore. May I have a courage in all the responsibilities I have and numerous challenges that I might encounter. I'm not strong enough, but I'll be brave for myself and not for other people.
-- El Del Acosta.
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Author's Note :
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Question : Who is the unknown witness? It's that her Mr. Right? Or just a plain other character in her life?
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