THE ACT

tly named because of the almost-a-decade old vehicle's consistency in longing to return to the mechanic's workshop almost, unfailingly, every fortnightly-, which was parked a few metres ahead, her

Xavier, her brother's physical examination, of providing her with a physical therapist, who happened to be the doctor's cousin, to assist her brother who'd been suffering from fibromyalgia for a few years. Meyers had sai

ue and already five cars down from hers when she h

d; the nouveau rich, whom they considered uncultured and lacking. And Amber, blonde, blue eyed, angel looking as she was, always played the part of pacifier and peace keeper, only for the eyes of the public and for her clearly braindead fans. The beautifully blonde, Oscar deserving actress, however, as Laila would come to find out from Stephanie Reed- dark haired, gossip spreading Stephanie, w

nding closer as she walked towards Laila, her 6 inch pencil heels making a clic

ired looking scandalized, her face stiff with surgery infills, trying, and clearly failing, at mimicking a pious, concerned look, with her perfectly straight plastic nose- something Laila had also heard about from the all-kn

was now trying very hard not to burst into laughter at the absurd way in which the other woman's

uttering slightly, much to the chagrin and annoyance of the oth

l thing which sometimes marked adolescence and puberty. Colour me surprised. Or maybe it's high time I invested in some contact

ile. Her plans clenched in a tight grip, nails digging into her flesh, she spoke quickly with the words drawn out

r Amber?" Laila put forth in response, her alluring heart shaped face appe

you didn't really keep in touch with anyone in the circle besides that wanton talkative Stephanie, I'm holding a party today a

her eyes heavenward while wishing that Amber would stop the

nly proper thing to do, due to your ermm..." the British actress paused, drawing out the silence dramatically for a few moments, clearly trying to incense her former colleague, "Situation," she concluded, her eyes cur

their generations' old wealth from. They weren't making any of it for her, nor paying for her brother's treatme

ainly must tell them of how I met you in the hospital today. So do good be there, Laila dear. I can't wait to have

f she didn't show up at her party, sighed slowly with her eyes closed, and even though she'd discerned that the blonde actress had plans to most likely

Laila. I'll make sure to add

oh! I must run now, Laila. I have an appointment with my doctor. By the way, what were you d

thing much. Just to get some prescriptions. Haven't been feeling too well." And she truly hadn't been feeling quite well

d in Director Cassy's movie, 'The Falling'. Poor thing couldn't even bag the role of female lead. Well, I heard from some sources that she also wasn't feeling well a few weeks ago and after passing out during filming, she was tak

ye roll. She hadn't even kissed a man in more than a year, so Amber was obv

t you." And when she stepped closer to give the parting kiss on both cheeks, Laila, employing her acting talent which hadn't gone rusty, even though she hadn't acted a role in more than two yea

have a small cold. Nothing that ghastl

oo quickly and commented, "Oh.

se to your face. You might end up with a little cold as well. Oh, my," she exclaimed looking remorseful, "I really do hope your party this evening won't be ruined be

e alright, Laila. Although I wish you mentioned the cold earlier on before I step

way from Laila, clearly still tryi

er woman still wouldn't let her off from this entire party a

ar, her mind a little bit lighter than it had been b

up her mood. Although she couldn't serve as a therapist, clearly, she had other purposes.

iceable bounce in her footsteps, as she walked under the