Reborn For Revenge

Reborn chapter 4

Maya's Pov.

Celebrity life no doubt has its negative sides but it's all full of activities and life. I watched how various models were adorned in beautiful dresses and jewelleries. I got into the main venue and the air suddenly became awkward. I heard many chants of my name from different models but I couldn't just tell who they were. Everyone seemed to be saying something about me.

“That's how they pay less attention to them,” Sophie whispered.

Soon, everybody had this look of inborn hatred for me. They were looking at me like I shouldn't have existed in the first place. Two models walked past me and gave a very loud hiss which ended with an evil laughter. I felt so unwelcomed.

“That is your best friend over there” Sophie whispered.

“Hi bestie” I approached her.

She had a surprised look on her face and looked like someone that would collapse anytime soon.

“Hi Maya, how are you doing? I did not expect you to be here” she laughed, hugging me.

I noticed how weird that laughter was. It was so fake and insincere, I could tell. Deep down in her eyes, I could see fear, terror and anger.

“Were you expecting me to be somewhere else's bestie?” I replied back with a question as I adjusted the brasseries attached to her dress.

“You definitely don't want those tiny things spilling out, do you?” I smiled as she continued observing my face.

“Common. It's me Maya, aren't you excited to see me?” I asked, hugging her as she stood in shock.

“I'm hap-py to see y-ou” she stuttered.

“Well you don't seem like this” I smiled to her face

“Why do you have to pretend to like me when you truly do not?” I asked this time wanting to observe her reaction. The way her composure suddenly changed needs to be studied. She sure has a degree in pretense.

“Are you really okay?” She dragged me asking worriedly.

“Good day ladies and gentlemen. Please do well to find a convenient place to sit as the event would be commencing in a few minutes” a voice echoed through the hall room.

What a perfect coincidence to avoid that question!

“Guess that's our calling” I dragged her as I looked for a place for us to sit.

The party was so full of activities ranging from performances, exhibitions to powerful speeches. This sure means the whole world to Maya because it's a world on its own already.

Soon, it was time for recognition and presentation of awards.

“This Maya of a b***h would surely be the one to collect the award” I heard a loud whisper behind me. The person really wanted me to hear that.

“And the award for the best model influencer goes to no other person than Maya!” A unison round of applause echoed through the room.

I ran excitedly to get the he award. By this time, everyone in the room was so speechless. I immediately comforted myself. Guess I'm not the only one who would be needing to unravel a mystery.

“Hi everyone” I began cheerfully

“I'm Maya L and it's a pleasure to win this again just like always. I would like to thank the team for being fair and just in their selection. To every young lady out there dreaming to become a model, it's a world and industry filled with people with untrue motives but know that your talents would always shine through those motives as long as you are pure in heart and do your work with diligence. Once again, thanks for this” I bowed respectfully. Another round of applause echoed. The reporters and journalists did not go easy on me. They kept inquiring how I'm able to achieve so much at a very young age

“Do you really enjoy being in the spotlight?” A lady, a model, obviously approached me.

“Well, yes I do so much that I'm determined to win the award next time” I flipped my hair so hard that it swept past her makeover.

Just after that happened, I immediately noticed loud murmurings. Everyone seemed to have their hand on their dress. The lady who just approached me was dragging her brassieres cup so high that its contents might nearly come out of there. Even my bestie was so eager to repack her hair. Just then, I noticed a huge figure. I never knew people more handsome than Jackson ever existed. I thought it was only in the movies.

Approaching me was a tall man with a broad shoulder. He had disheveled hair but it was a perfect compliment to his oblong face and perfectly rounded red lips.

“Get yourself together” I scolded myself and immediately went back into character.

“Maya,” he called out, approaching me with a warm smile.

“Hi” I answered slowly, cautioning , controlling a stuttered reply as his cologne embraced me.

“Well, I'm so surprised you are conversing with me today but I'm more glad I'm having this conversation with you” he bowed respectfully

“I don't know good men with characters still exist” I flirted.

“I'm a rare breed” he bragged and we shared a laugh. This whole time, Sophie and my bestie had a shocked expression. The other model had eyes that could cause one a panic attack. This is one time I truly feel someone genuinely cares about me.

“Should we talk some other time?” He asked.

“Anything for a cutie” I winked and he bowed before taking his leave.

Just one night and a lot has happened. I was so exhausted. Thinking about it, is this how I am going to continue living a life of lies? Did Jackson really forget me that soon? What exactly did mother and Mara do?

Just then, I sighted Jackson as I slowly walked down the stairs.

“Kid sis” he beckoned.

“Hi big bro” I walked to him as he pulled me gently into his embrace.

Gosh! He still gives the best hugs. I suddenly felt butterflies in my stomach as my in-between ached with pleasure. I found my way to his chest and laid my head there.

We spent hours talking about the event and his marital life. He speaks of Mara so passionately that I almost began to tear up. I kept pondering how I was going to ask him about me. I really don't want to raise any suspicions.

“I want to ask you a question?” I summon up courage.

“Okay, what is it?” He glanced at me.

“Uhmmm, Do you perhaps know anybody by Maya Raed?” I finally asked as I stared into his eyes. I felt pain in my heart, I felt sorrowful within me, I could feel how fast my heartbeat was.

“Maya Raed?” He asked. His eyes were clear, I couldn't see any pain in it. More like the name didn't strike anything.

“Yeah, you once introduced her. Maya Raed, my namesake” I tried to explain more. I wanted him to remember something but seemed like I never existed in his world.

“Raed sounds familiar. Mara Raed, my wife” I took a deep breath. My face brightened up and I smiled a bit as he continued.

“But Maya Raed? No, haven't heard of that name before” my lip curled as the smile disappeared. For a moment it seemed like that world stopped.

“What is happening?”

“Maya, are you okay?” Jackson tapped me and I came out of my drowned thoughts.

“Yeah,” “Are you sure? Maya Raed, you guys used to be close friends” I wanted to be sure of what he said. I don't mind sounding like a joke to him but all I wanted was an answer.

‘'Don’t be ridiculous, Never heard of that name before”