Reflection

Chapter 2: The Fake Friends

Selene's POV

I look around to see if there's anyone near me as I heard someone just speak now, but as I walk by the hallway I didn't even see any people. This day is getting much crazier, I really need a drink right now. I hurriedly go to the car, where Clint is waiting for me. 

"Speed up Clint, I am craving for a strong drink right now," I said as I get into the car. He just nodded and follow what I said. He's driving carefully fast and in just 20 minutes we arrive at the venue where the party is happening. I look outside and see reporters waiting for someone to get out of the car and take pictures. 

"I'll see you inside," I said to him as I sighed before getting out of the car and put my smile as they take pictures of me. I quickly walk to the entrance so I can breathe some air without flashes to my sight. As I enter the venue, I immediately see my two friends hanging out together and drinking a cocktail. But as I'm walking my way to the bar, I heard my phone ring. I look at it and answer immediately, it's my boyfriend Lou Velvet. 

"Hey babe, are you going to make it tonight?" I said, while talking to the phone someone taps my shoulder and sees Clint, he gestured to me that he'll be standing at the exit and wait for me, so I nodded quickly and pay no attention to him. 

"Sorry babe, can you say it again. It's noisy down here."

[I don't think I can make it babe. Enjoy the party and I will drop by tomorrow afternoon in your condo.] He said, I rolled my eyes at what I heard and just sighs. 

"Alright. Take care." I said and end the call. I look at the bartender and order a bloody mary drink, and make my way through Melissa and Marian. 

"Hey girls!" I greeted them and kiss them on their cheeks and they did it too. 

"So, is Lou going to make it tonight?" Marian asked with a smile on her face. I sighed and said, 

"How I wish, but no. He's busy again with some work he needs to do."

"Well, girl. He's the CEO of the Velvet Co. of course he's busy." Marian said as she reaches my drink in the hands of the waiter and gives it to me.

"Don't mind him and let's just start to party!" Melissa shouted and raised my glass and toast with them. This is only the night that I agree to party like what they do, I usually just drink a few glasses of cocktails then watch them dance and mingle with others. 

"Wow, this is the first time I see you drinking more than five glasses. What happened to my friend, Selene?" Melissa said smilingly, I just shrug her and walk past her. I directly go to the bar and sit on one of the stools. I watched the people dancing on the dance floor and how they smile. Are their smiles all real and genuine? I shake my head and order a margarita to drink. 

"I miss being a kid, the love and attention of your family given to you. I miss it all." I look at the bartender who is looking at me, I smile and order for more. I drink more cocktails and nonstop until I feel dizzy and need to pee. I walk wobbly to the restroom to get it done and to clear my head. I close the cubicle where I'm at and sit at the toilet for a while. What am I doing in my life? When did I feel so lonely like this?

"What's up with her? It feels like she got a problem or something." I heard the voice of Melissa. I quickly get up and compose myself. At least I have friends who I can count on. 

"Poor Selene, but if she messes it up now and makes a scandal maybe her fame will go down," Marian said, and then laugh together with Melissa. Wow, I didn't know what to say. I get my cellphone and record what they're talking.

"But what will happen to us if her fame goes down?" Melissa asked, there's a silence after her question. I rolled my eyes and sit down again in the toilet. Such losers. 

"Well, we're quite famous on our own now. I'm sure we'll be okay. We should thank her for letting us use her like this. It's fun, right?" Marian said

"Totally, I'm sure Lou feels the same way too. I'm sure she's just his trophy girlfriend." And that's it. I stand up and leave the restroom. I don't care anymore, I just need to get out of here. I run as fast as I could to the exit where Clint is waiting for me. I heard them call my name and just ignore them. 

"Take me home," I said to Clint then walk past him and hurriedly go to where my car is. He opens the door for me and quietly drove me home. 

"Let's make a stop at the convenience store, and please buy me a beer," I said with no emotion at all, he just nodded and continue to drive. And when we reach the store, he quickly gets out of the car and buy what I told him. Clint is always fast at doing what I told him, so before I knew it, he's back and we're almost at the condo. 

"I'll bring the beer upstairs, you can go ahead and freshen up Selene." He said

"I'll bring it myself, your job is done for today," I said and then gets out of the car and walk away. But before I knew it he catches up to me and pulls me back. I stop and look at him and said, 

"Do you need something more?" I ask. 

"Are you okay?" After I heard what he say, my tear almost flows down my face. I manage to put up a smile and said, 

"Yea, just a little drunk and lonely," I said then pull away from him and hurriedly go to my room. I put down the beer and get my phone, dial my mom's number but to no avail, she's not picking up. I tried to call my dad and my older brother but as I expected, they didn't answer too. I dial Lou's number and luckily he picks up.

"Hey babe, are you done with the work?" I happily said to him

[Babe, can I call back? Now is not a good time.] He said then hang up. 

I reach one bottle of beer and drink it straight. I wobble to my bed, and stumble to the bedside table, and made the things there to fall. I pick up the mirror, put it back in the table and start to cry. What did I do to deserve this? Why am I experiencing this kind of loneliness and pain?  I shout and cry to my heart content as I am drinking the beer. 

"Are you okay?" I stop myself from making noise when I heard someone talking, I look around to see if there's anyone here but there's none. 

"Hey, I'm here." I look at the mirror and my eyes grew big. I pick up the mirror and see a brunette pretty woman, and that's not my reflection.

"I must be so drunk," I whisper to myself and then face the woman in the mirror. 

"No, I'm lonely and feel so  betrayed." 

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