Chapter 2 Humiliated

Esmeralda barged into the house in a hasty mood. She had the most nasty day in school and it hurt that she couldn't stand for herself. For once, she wished she was rich then those idiots wouldn't look down on her.

" I know. You had a bad day. " Rowan said walking into her room.

" I did. Those kids are something else. " She scoffed. " I just wish dad was still alive. Mum just had to leave when we needed her most. "

" I know. We'll pull through this together as a family. I got us some money for today. " He said and hugged her.

" Where did you get money from? " She asked suspiciously.

" I earned it. It's no trouble." He smirked.

" There was this kid at school. They worshipped him like a god. I wonder how some people live with that. " She scoffed as she took off her jacket.

" I know. But you'll love it if you are rich." He chuckled as he headed out of the room. " I'm cooking lunch. "

" Make something nice or I'm not eating. " She said and he laughed.

" Come on . I'm the best cook you'll ever know. " He winked.

" I miss you mum. " She murmured as laid on the bed.

...

MADDEN'S MANSION

" Alexander don't you dare walk out on my me!" Mr Madden yelled but he ignored him.

" I'm not listening to his shit anymore mum. " He said to his mum when she tried to stop him. He walked upstairs and his mother sighed.

" Marcus I've told you to stop this nonsense. The boy is just twenty three. " She said and he scoffed.

" His mates are already married. " Marcus said.

" You know our children and you know what they love. Settling down after earning a degree. " She said and he chuckled.

" I only need their degree so they could help run the company. They need to get married soon. " He yelled.

" Yyou forced them to follow your dreams. At least let them follow their hearts when it comes to marriage. You can't make them do everything you want. "

" Ava do you dare tell me how to control my children! They're my children, not yours. " He said and she gasped. She turned around to make sure no one was there.

" Marcus..... "

" Shut up woman!!" He yelled and walked away. Ava stared at the blank space as tears threatened to fall from her eyes. Her husband had never made her happy since they got married, so it wasn't something new.

" Mum are you okay? Did Dad hurt you? She Alex ask and she hurriedly wiped her tears.

" I'm fine. I didn't get the chance to ask you about school today. " She said as she took her seat and he sat beside her.

" The same. The usual praises. " He smirked.

" Why do you love being adored? You could just walk into the school unnoticed. " Ava chuckled.

" Come on, mum. I'm a celebrity and I'm almost in my final years so I need some adoration from my fans. "

" Just like your father. But get adored with humility. Don't look down on others. " She said and he scoffed.

" I can't bear it... Getting close to those poor people. " He shrugged.

" Well you have to if you want everyone to love you. " She said and ruffled his hair.

" I've got to prepare for an interview . " He said and stood up. Alexandria came in few minutes later and sat in the spot he stood from.

" Hey beautiful. " Ava teased.

" Mum. " She smiled.

" You're smiling. What's up? "

" He hugged me. " She smiled.

" Who did? "

" Aiden. "

" You must be proud. Have you told your brother yet?"

" He'll kill me. He doesn't want me to share his best friend with him. Telling him I have a crush on Aiden would ruin it. "

" I know but you have to tell him one day. You can't hide your feelings forever or you're gonna be hurt. "

" I know mum. " She said and pecked her cheek. " Well I'm off to the spa. I've got a shoot tonight. " She said and left. Ava sighed as she suddenly felt an emptiness within her. She would have gone to the bedroom but her husband was in there cursing his lungs out and he won't hesitate to transfer his anger to her.

" Maybe I should go over to her place tonight. She's like it. " She murmured.

...

RUBY'S FASHION STUDIO

Alexandria changed into her gown for the shoot. It was a backless red sapphire gown below below her thighs. The hair stylist styled her hair upwards and adorned it with diamonds pins. She retouched her makeup and wore her heels. She was good to go. The shoot was in two minutes and everyone was already waiting for her. She just wished her father would let her continue living her life like this but it wasn't possible. She was about to go out when she accidentally bumped into someone.

" Oh shit! " A female voice cursed.

" I'm so sorry. I wasn't looking. " Alexa said.

" It's okay. It's my fault. " The lady said and she looked up. " Alexandria Madden!" The lady screamed. " I'm a huge fan. Very huge one. You look very beautiful. " She said excitedly and she smiled.

" Well thanks. You look beautiful too. Do you work here? " She asked. It was a private shoot and no fans were allowed. She scanned her dressing and could tell from the brand she was wearing that she wasn't from a rich family. But who cares? She needs new friends and this lady just seems to be the right one. She loves her personality.

" Yeah. I work here somedays. It was nice meeting you. " She said and walked away but Alexa stopped her.

" Wait your name? "

" Esmeralda. " She said and left. She didn't even ask for her autograph. There was no way she was going to quit modelling. This is her life and she doesn't care what her father says, she ain't quitting.

...

IN THE LOBBY.

Alex sat down in the lobby waiting for Alexa to finish her shoot. He had his interview close by and had volunteered to pick her up. He was on his phone when a girl passed him and her scent hit him. It's the same girl! The same girl who didn't spare him a glance the last time he was here.

" Good mister how may I help you? " The girl said and he scoffed.

" You may help me in my bed. " He said and she chuckled.

" You're such a flatterer but I bet you can't handle me for even five minutes. " She hissed.

" You little wench! Are you intentionally talking down on me?"

" Are you intentionally talking shit to me?" The girl said and smirked evilly. " You might be rich but you don't intimidate me. Try using such words on me again and I'll make sure you regret it. Now I ask again, how may I help you?" " She winked.

" You'll pay for this!"

" Bring it on, classy boy and let's see who'll pay. " She chuckled.

" Ahem!" Alexa coughed behind them. " I'll like to have my ride now. You can kill each other later. " She said .

" I'm sorry Alexandria. " The girl said and moved. Alexa looked at her in shock. This girl was something else. Not only did she talk back at her brother which something outsiders dare not do but she called her first name. She seemed like someone who doesn't care if you're rich or not and it was gonna land her in a whole lot of trouble. Most lower class people would prefer to call her miss so they could gain favour from her but this girl was something else and she liked her even more.

" Do you need a ride home? " Alexa asked.

" What?! Don't even think about it. " Alex said with a straight face. He wasn't going to drive the car for sure if she's tagging along. ' You'd better say no.'

" No thank you. I have my ride home but thank you anyways. I wouldn't want to impose on your driver. " She winked and walked away.

" What?! Did she just call me your driver?!" Alex screamed in disbelief.

" Let it go, Alex. Let it go. " She said and patted his shoulder.

" I'm sure ain't letting this go. I'll make sure she pays for humiliating me. " He grinned evilly.

" Don't you dare! She's my friend and I'm begging you to let it go for my sake." Alexa said. " Please. "

" Alright I heard you but I'm not letting her off next time. "

" Deal. Now can we go home? I'm tired. " She cried.

" Sure thing baby. "

" I'm not a baby. " She pouted as she got into the car. " Esmeralda....." She whispered and smiled. Lovely name for a beautiful girl.