Chapter 2: A chance to shine.

Do your job right, will you? Manager Simon! Isabella Lauryn screamed, as she approached him and he bit his lower lip.

Isabella Lauryn is a popular New York actress and as well, Ramirez O'Brien girlfriend

The two had been in a relationship for more than two years, when she attended his concert.

They met at the VIP backstage and exchange contacts, things worked out between them and they had been dating since then.

Since they are both celebrity and there's nothing to hide, They came out clean about their relationship, so they were named "The Nation's Couple".

I really don't know what the makeup artist is up to. she's been working with us for more than two years, how am I supposed to know she's a sly snake? He replied and took two steps back from Isabella, who stopped abruptly in front of him.

So what? Did you catch the bitch? Where is she now? At the police's station? Is she with the securities? She asked a lot of questions at the same time, with sparkles in her eyes, that Simon was so scared to say no.

They are still looking for her, she'll soon be caught! he laughed nervously and gave the securities an eye.

They all trooped out leaving them both alone.

So is he okay now? She asked looking so worried and he nodded.

Let's enter, he added and they both entered the ward cautiously.

I'm here babe! Isabella said to Ramirez, who was lying on the bed, with his face was glued to the other side, but he slowly turned his head on hearing her voice.

Oh my goodness, your face! She gasped and scrambled to his side.

It's okay now, it stopped peeling. He smiled reassuringly, but Isabella ran her hand on his face looking really scared and annoyed at the same time.

Your face is your life, your signature! How can it be okay? She screamed and he caught her hand immediately.

I'm okay, for real! I'm really okay, don't be scared. He reassured her and she hugged him Immediately.

You should be more careful with this sly bitch, i can't be okay if you keep getting hurt like this. she sobbed on his shoulder and he patted her back.

They disengaged after a while and she cupped his face slowly, this is so severe! She said and he pinched her nose.

Stop acting like the victim, i said I'm okay. the dermatologist said, it's gonna fade in just a week, he said and smiled at her.

Isabella phone rang and she took a glance, but she ignored it. isn't that Claire? Your schedule must be so tight, Ramirez said, but she shrugged plainly.

After a lot of persuasion, isabella decided to leave for her shoot.

See you later! She said waved at Ramirez, who urged her to go on and she blew him a kiss, before shutting the door close.

You guys are so annoying, Simon huffed loudly and and crossed his leg on the chair where he's sitting, but Ramirez totally ignored him.

You're always so cold to us all, but you act like a puppy when you see Isa, that's annoying! I've been your manager for more than five years_ _

If you have time for the stories, How about you start hunting for a new make-up artist? Ramirez cut him off and Simon was forced to scoff.

I get the reason why the solution was rubbed on your face. By the way, Hunt? Are they wild rabbits? The next thing you'll get on your face is A...C...I...D! He spelled out then stood up to his feet.

I think you'll be the assailant, seeing how much you despise me! Ramirez scoffed and he smirked.

I'll get to hunting of your makeup artist, have a quick recovery! He said sarcastically and headed out of the ward.

Good riddance! Ramirez exhaled sharply and slipped under the duvet.

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Can we get a standing ovation for the star of our house? Austin haynes, Halsey younger brother teased and clapped furiously, immediately she entered the house.

Mom, warn him! I'll kill him. I'm not really in the best of mood right now, Halsey said and their mom chuckled.

Hey, Austin! How can you do that? Halsey must be terribly hurt. if you can't relief her then keep quiet! Their big brother lahey Haynes, who was sitting in the dinning hollered and Austin sat down, after chuckling again.

Where were you since all this while? I came home directly from work after seeing that, but you're no where to be found. Lahey said in total concern and Halsey shrugged walking towards him.

I was with Marianne. She always let me work my butt off, so I let out some stress that way. She replied and Lahey nodded.

Are you okay, daughter? Their mom, who was sitting on the couch said and she glanced back before nodding.

I'm okay, mom. It's not totally bad, a superstar held my hand! She said and everyone chuckled, except Austin who scoffed loudly.

I'll be in my room, she said and Lahey nodded.

Do so_ _

Big sis! My one and only big sis! Austin cut in Lahey's word and Halsey snorted.

This crazy psychopath! She cussed and Austin pouted.

Can you touch up my face a little? I suddenly have a dinner plan! He asked cutely, but got sneered at.

You must be going insane, right? If not.... For God sake austin, get off my back, for just today! Halsey pleaded and took a turn which led to her room beside the dinning.

That peevish witch! Austin retaliated but got a glare from Lahey, which sent his mouth shut and he headed to his room as well.

Halsey got into her room and a call from marianne pop on her screen immediately.

.... What again? Did you have some cake left to bake? She grumbled after picking up reluctantly.

.... Nope! No.... I've got big news! Marianne giggled from the other side and halsey sighed loudly.

.... Let the goddamn cat out of the bag already, I'm exhausted! She replied totally uninterested.

.... A spot just opened at "shining idol entertainment" she screamed, making Halsey distance the phone from her ear Immediately.

.... Are you nuts, Mar? Easy! Is that not Ramirez's agency? Halsey snapped.

.... Yes! A make-up artist contest.... your time to shine honey!!! She screamed again and Halsey hung up Immediately.

She's after my eardrums! She hissed and redialled her line.

.... Marianne, can we please communicate like human beings? my ears are heating up, for crying out loud! Halsey said in a plead-like tone, immediately marriane picked up again.

.... I'm just so excited for you already, because I know you'll ace it! Marianne giggled.

.... Okay, so what's all this fuss about? Explain word by word, Halsey replied and slowly sat on the bed in her room.

.... So shining idol, Ramirez's agency came clean about what happened, it turned out his make-up artist added a strong solution on his face, his face started peeling that was why the concert was cancelled, she explained in detail.

.... What! What kind of crazy bitch will do that to a celebrity's face? Halsey gasped and a scoff escaped her mouth.

.... That's not the issue, he'll get okay soon... So right now, his agency is looking for a new make-up artist. It was posted on their website, since you don't have a particular job, I think you might do this, Marianne continued and Halsey sneered.

.... Watch out! She snapped and Marianne chuckled.

.... I'm not telling a lie honey, you're a jobless bum! Stop leeching of Lahey and find a good job! only 100 were allowed to register, trust me when i say there's only ten slot left, so register Immediately before those stalker fans fill in, Marianne said and hung up before Halsey could say anything.

What? Jobless bum! Leeching! This insane bumpkin...! Halsey snorted unbelievably, while staring at her phone in an helpless manner.

She has no intention of working with Ramirez O'Brien but at least, she's gonna register to escape Marianne's nagging.

What the hell! She screamed seeing there's only a slot left, when she found the website. She registered immediately and the registration closed.

Wow... This fandom is so scary! She exclaimed and fell on the bed.

No, what is this? In just five minutes, one hundred people registered already! She muttered again going through the process.

They all have to send their work and only twenties are gonna get approve. Those twenties are gonna get summoned to the agency and the next process is gonna take place there.

Am I doing the right thing? Is this really right? What If he thinks I'm approaching him on purpose? I don't have the energy for those things again! The helpless Halsey thought rolling around on the bed.

She's such an innocent and complicated lady. She went to a beauty school, she's best at what she does however... She's too scared of facing anything head-on.

She have no particular job since she graduated, that's why she earned the name "innocent bum" from Marianne, her friend and she can't even say anything about that because it wasn't totally a lie.

Now she have a chance waiting right at her door and she's still drawing back. However it's a dangerous job full of disadvantages, a celebrity make-up artist! That's the last thing she wanna butt her head in.

With different thoughts plunging her mind, she fell asleep that way.

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NEXT MORNING

Halsey dragged her feet out of her room and slowly headed to the dining, there she found her family having breakfast already.

Good morning daughter! Her mom waved at her and she waved back, without moving an inch from where she stood rooted at.

What are you doing? Come closer and have breakfast, Lahey said seeing how she's taking glance at him and Austin at intervals.

I'll go with the rude asshole! Austin borrow me your face! She said and everyone stared at her like she had lost it!