Envy

Pink house*

Ameera got home and met her father and her step mother in the living room and her kid brother was in the kitchen cooking

“What’s going on here,what are y’all doing in my house”Ameera mumbled and her parent turn to her

"Well, hello to you too!" her father said, laughing.

"We just wanted to surprise you with a little family dinner. Your brother is making his famous chicken parmesan!"

"Oh, you shouldn't have!" Ameera said, feeling a warm glow inside. She hadn't realized how much she had missed her family until now.

"But I'm so glad you're here! It's so nice to see you all."

"We're glad to see you too," her step mother said, getting up from the couch to give Ameera a hug.

"We've missed you!" Ameera didn’t hug her back, she just fake a smile. It was like coming home, and it felt so good to be in her parents' arms again.

"How have you been?" she asked, pulling away from the embrace.

"We've been well," her father said, patting her on the shoulder.

"Your brother's been keeping us busy with all his cooking experiments! He's become quite the chef."

"That's great!" Ameera said, looking over at her brother, who was stirring something on the gas.

"What are you making tonight?"

"My signature dish," he said, winking at her.

Ameera rolled her eyes, but couldn't help but smile.

"I'm sure it's going to be delicious, but you know I can't resist your cooking."

"That's why I'm making it," he said, grinning.

"I knew you'd be home tonight, so I wanted to treat you to something special."

"Aw, you're the best," Ameera said, hugging her brother.

"I'm so glad to be home."

"We're glad to have you home too," he said.

"Now, sit down and let me finish up dinner."

Ameera took a seat at the table, watching as her brother,Asher worked his magic in the kitchen.

It was amazing to see how much he had grown since she had last seen him. He was no longer the little boy she remembered, but a confident and capable young man.

As the delicious smells filled the air, Ameera's stomach began to growl. She hadn't realized how hungry she was until now.

"I hope you're not going to eat us out of house and home!" her father joked, causing everyone to laugh.

"I'll try not to," Ameera said, her smile widening.

Soon, the table was set, And Asher brought out the food. It looked and smelled absolutely amazing, and Ameera couldn't wait to dig in.

There was chicken parmesan, pasta, garlic bread, salad, and even a decadent dessert. It was a feast fit for a queen, and Ameera was feeling like royalty.

"This looks incredible!" she said, her mouth watering.

"I can't wait to eat!"

"Well then, let's dig in!" her father said, grabbing his fork and knife.

Everyone began to eat, enjoying the delicious food and each other's company. It was the perfect end to a long

“How’s work my darling” her father asked as they were eating

“Dad table manners” Asher corrected

Ameera's father looked sheepish.

"Sorry, I got caught up in the moment," he said, looking around the table.

"Now, back to business. How's work been, dear?"

Ameera smiled. "It's been great, actually," she said. "I've been working on some really exciting projects, and I've been feeling very fulfilled in my work."

"That's wonderful!" her father said, beaming. "It's so important to enjoy what you do. And it sounds like you're really making a difference."

Ameera felt a swell of pride. She loved that

“And I got a female lead role on the string heart movie”Ameera announced

Ameera's announcement was met with a chorus of

"oohs" and "ahhs" from around the table. Even Asher, who was usually hard to impress, looked impressed.

"That's huge!" her father said, clapping his hands together.

"You must be so excited! You've really made it, kiddo."

"It's a pretty big deal," Ameera admitted, feeling a little embarrassed by all the attention.

“Isn’t that the role given to your sister,Roseline”Her mother asked and every where was silent

“Rachel if you have problems with my wins,can you just go meet your daughter after all she’s a looser”Ameera spat at her mother,step mom actually

Ameera's stepmother's face turned red with anger.

"How dare you!" she exclaimed. "Roseline is a very successful actress, and she's worked hard for everything she has. You're just jealous because you're not as successful as her."

Ameera's temper flared.

"That's not true!" she said, her voice rising. "I work just as hard as Roseline, if not harder. And I don't need to put other people down to feel good about myself."

"That's not what I was doing!" Rachel protested. "I was just trying to defend my daughter. She doesn’t deserve to be insulted like that."

"She doesn't deserve to have roles handed to her just because she's your daughter, either!" Ameera shot back.

"But I guess that's the way things work in Hollywood. Nepotism is alive and well."

Rachel's face turned even redder.

"You know that's not true!" she said. "Roseline has earned everything she has. She's a very talented actress."

Ameera just shook her head. "By sleeping with directors and producers for Female lead roles ,well my dead mother taught me better”Ameera spat

“Ameera” her father cautioned her

Ameera knew her stepmother was just showing her a fake love just because her father was there,she’s been doing that ever since they were kids

She’s always supporting her daughter,Roseline and that proves the reason why Roseline is so worthless

“Dad just tell her to leave my house,this is not her husband house after all”Ameera said and stood up

“I’m done”she muttered and walk out of the dining room

Ameera's father looked torn. He clearly didn't want to choose sides, but he also didn't want the peace to be broken.

"Now, let's all just calm down," he said, his voice placating.

"Let's try to enjoy the meal, and then we can talk about this afterwards."

Ameera ignored him, and continued to walk out of the dining room. She could hear Rachel starting to argue with her father, but she tuned it out. All she wanted to do was go to her room and be alone.

When she got there, she closed the door behind her and collapsed onto her bed. Tears began to flow down her cheeks. She felt so frustrated and angry, but mostly she felt ashamed.

She buried her face in her pillow, trying to muffle her sobs.

After a few minutes, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw Asher standing over her, a concerned look on his face.

"Are you okay big sis?" he asked, his voice soft.

Ameera shook her head. "I'm so sorry," she whispered.

"I didn't mean to say all those things. I was just so upset, and I wasn't thinking straight."

"I know," Asher said, sitting down on the bed next to her.

"I understand. Sometimes we say things we don't mean when we're angry. The important thing is that you're able to recognize that and apologize for it. I'm proud of you for that."

Ameera felt a rush of relief, hearing her brother’s words. She knew he was right - apologizing was the important thing.

She took a deep breath and looked up at her brother.

"Thank you," she said. "I just want to move past this and focus on the future. I don't want to be angry anymore." Asher nodded.

"That's a very mature outlook," he said.

"And I'm glad you're able to let go of your anger. That's not easy to do."

"I know," Ameera said. "But it's important to me to be the best person I can be. I don't want to let anger

“Dad left with Rachel,I’ll be staying for the weekend”Asher inform her and Ameera nodded

Ameera was glad her brother would be staying with her.

Even though they have a very different personalities, they had always been close. They had gone through a lot together, and she knew she could always count on him to be there for her.

"Sounds good," she said. "It'll be nice to have some company.” Asher smiled.

"I'll be sure to keep you entertained," he said. "We can watch some movies, play some games, whatever you want."

"I think that sounds like the perfect weekend," Ameera said, a smile spreading across her face.

Asher nodded, his eyes twinkling.

"I think so too," he said.

"And who knows? Maybe we'll even get some pizza and ice cream, just for old times' sake."

"Now you're talking!" Ameera said.

"That sounds like the perfect way to spend a weekend with my favorite brother."

"Oh, I'm your only brother," Asher said, feigning offense.

"But I'll take the compliment." Ameera laughed.

"You'd better! You're stuck with me, after all."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," Asher said, giving her a hug.

"Now, let's get started on this weekend of fun!"

Asher smiled as he saw his sister’s mood is good again

“I’ll be your personal assistant for tomorrow” Asher whined

Ameera laughed.

"Oh, you'll be my personal assistant, will you?" she said, raising an eyebrow. "What exactly does that entail?"

"Well, first and foremost, you'll have to provide me with a steady supply of snacks," Asher said, pretending to be very serious.

"And second, you'll have to tell me how amazing I am at least eat three times a day."

Ameera couldn't help but laugh.

"Sounds like a pretty cushy job," she said. "I think I can manage those duties."

"I knew you'd be the perfect boss," Asher said with a wink.

"Now, let's get started on our first task: finding the perfect snack."

Ameera giggled.

"Okay, first things first: are we talking sweet snacks or salty snacks?"

"Oh, that's a tough one," Asher said, putting a hand to his chin in mock thoughtfulness.

"On the one hand, sweet snacks are delicious and satisfying. But on the other hand, salty snacks are the perfect comfort food. What do you think?"

Ameera pretended to ponder the question. "Hmmm…I think we'll need a combination of both," she said.

"We'll start with sweet snacks and then move on to salty snacks. That way, we get the best of both worlds."

"You're a genius!" Asher exclaimed.

"Now, let's get to it. First up: chocolate chip cookies!" Ameera grinned.

"I like the way you think," she said. "But let's not forget about milk to go with the cookies."

"Of course!" Asher said, already heading for the kitchen. "No cookie is complete without a tall glass of milk."

The rest of the day was spent snacking and chatting, and by the end of it, both Ameera and Asher were in good spirit. It had been just the relaxing day they both needed, and they went to bed feeling happy and content.

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Roseline’s Mansion*

A pair of legs could be seen descending the stairs and the meat pedicured leg was moving slowly making the leg chain sparkle

Roseline face was revealed as she made her way to the door,her maids were all bowed as she walk past them

She stopped in front of a mirror and examined herself critically. Her long, blonde hair was styled in perfect waves, and her make-up was flawless.

Her dress was a form-fitting red number that hugged her curves in all the right places. As she turned to admire herself from all angles, she couldn't help but feel a surge of pride. She was the most beautiful woman in the world, and everyone knew it.

"Ma’am the car is ready ," her maid said, walking to her.

Roseline swept out of the room, her maids trailing behind her. As she approached the waiting car, she could feel the eyes of the servants and guards upon her. She was used to it by now - she was the center of attention everywhere she went. It was just one of the many perks of being celebrity.

She settled into the backseat of the car, and they began the journey.

“What’s my schedule for today” Roseline asked her Personal assistance

"Okay ma’am ," the PA said, consulting her tablet.

"First, you have a breakfast meeting with your agent, followed by a photo shoot for a magazine cover. After that, you have a break for lunch, and then you have an afternoon of interviews with various media outlets. Finally, you have an event in the evening with some of your fans."

"That sounds like a very full day," Roseline said, a slight frown forming on her face. "What about any time for myself?"

"I'm afraid there's no time scheduled for that, ma'am," the PA said apologetically.

"But we can always try to squeeze in a few minutes here and there

“Cancel the meet and greet with my fans” She said

“Ma’am I’m afraid we won’t be able to cancel it..we’ve been postponing the meet and greet for months now,-

“Are you okay,I said cancel it” Rose slapped him

The PA flinched, clearly taken aback by her sudden outburst.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, but it's not that simple. This is a highly anticipated event, and there are many people who are looking forward to it. I'm not sure we can cancel it at this point."

Rose slammed her fist against the car door, her frustration boiling over.

"I don't care what you have to do, just make it happen!" she shouted.

"I need some time to myself, and I'm not going to let some silly meet and greet get in the way of that." The PA looked at her , clearly at a loss for what to,he wasn't sure how to handle the situation.

"Ma'am, I understand that you're upset, but I don't think it's fair to cancel the event at the last minute. There are people who have been looking forward to this for months, and it would be very disappointing for them."

Rose huffed, crossing her arms across her chest.

"I don't care," she said, her voice sharp. "I'm the one who's upset, and I'm the one who needs time to myself.

“Am sorry for the inconvenience ma’am”The pa said and Rose ignored him

Rose looked out the window, refusing to acknowledge the PA's apology. She knew she was being unreasonable, but she didn't care. All she could think about was the fact that she didn't have any time for herself. She felt like she was constantly being pulled in a million different directions, and she was starting to feel like she was going to break.

Her phone ring out loudly and the PA handed it to her

“Hello mom” Rose smiled a little

“Why did you reject the role of the thing heart movie” Rachel shouted on the phone

“My schedule is tight and i really need to rest”Rose replied

“Well the role as been given to that bastard” Rachel exclaimed

“What?”

“They gave the role to Ameera” Rachel shouted

Roseline eyes widened immediately...