Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 4

By: peachlips

Liana's POV:

I try pushing him away but can't as he keeps weighing me down and kissing me.

Next, he slides his hands under my skirt and my fear skyrockets. Jackson can't do this to me, I'm not ready.

Without looking I reach for the glass of wine on the table and luckily I grab it.

I pour it over his face and he flinches in shock. That gives me just enough time to push him away and spring to my feet.

"Liana..."

"What the hell's wrong with you Jackson?" I yell angrily freeing my hand from his hold.

I grab my bag from the chair and run out of the house immediately.

"Liana wait!" I hear him call after me but I don't stop, I sprint to the gate.

I open it myself rush out and thank goodness I see a cab, I jump to the road and board it immediately.

I get home feeling angry, shaken, and disturbed. I'm paranoid. Why the hell does Jackson act the way he does? Would he have seriously forced himself on me? How could he even think that's okay?

I feel restless and can't even think about eating, I thought he was a nice person, I trusted him, How could he think of forcing himself on me?

If I hadn't stopped him, would he have really...?

I did not even take off my uniform, I just lie quietly on the bed.

What he did is really shocking, I swear I never expected this from him.

My phone rings and I see it's him calling.

I end the call and put the phone on silent keeping it far away, I can't even think about talking to him right now, What else does he have to say?

I shake my head and stare at the ceiling, this is so disappointing, Could I be making a mistake falling for someone like him?

I brood over the whole thing and didn't realize when I fall asleep.

Hours later, I wake up feeling heavy and groggy. How could I not? I've been thinking even in my dreams.

I pick up my phone and see 11 missed calls and 2 messages, What the heck?

Seven calls are from Jackson and four are from Nicole, Both messages are from Jackson.

The first reads: 📱 Please Liana, I'm sorry. 📱

The second: 📱 Just pick up the call, Give me a chance to explain please. 📱

I roll my eyes and drop the phone back on the bed, I'm still in shock. What could he possibly want to explain?

I'm about to pick up the phone again when there's a knock at the door. Sluggishly, I go to check it.

It's Nicole, Not really surprising she always shows up when I least expect it.

"Geez! What the hell's wrong with you, Liana? Why weren't you picking your calls? I've called like a hundred times!" she says as soon as she sees me not giving me a chance to breathe.

I look her over and confirm she's looking amazing. Wow A black skirt, pink top and black boots.

"It's just four missed calls Nicole, Stop being dramatic," I roll my eyes and make way for her to enter.

"Hold on," she scoffs, "Why are you still in uniform?" she asks noticing my school attire.

Gosh! I hadn't even realized.

"What have you been doing Liana?" she asks, almost yelling.

"I was exhausted... and I slept okay?" I reply and sit on the bed, She scoffs.

"Really? Do you realize what time it is? Liana! You're going to make me late for Ethan's concert!"

Oh! Ethan's concert! I almost forgot.

No wonder she looks so good.

"Come on, Liana you're such a killjoy I told you countless times to get ready so we can leave early, How could you forget?" she says bitterly.

I sigh and stand, "I'm sorry okay? I'll be done in a second," I say tiredly and walk into the bathroom,

I shower and come out with a towel, Surprisingly Nicole has already selected my clothes and shoes, Seriously?

"Hurry up Liana, Go on and dress!" she says hastily handing me the outfit.

It's a short red gown and she wants me to wear it with white sneakers already on the floor.

I shake my head and go to the wardrobe to get my underwear, After changing I put on the gown and look in the mirror.

Geez! It's so tight and shows off my curves perfectly.

"Wow! You're definitely going to draw attention, Liana," Nicole says from behind smiling.

"I don't like it Nic. It's too..."

"It's perfect," she cuts me off brushing my hair so it falls freely over my shoulders.

I take a red lip gloss and apply it the only makeup I use.

"Come on, come on, come on, Liana Let's go!" she says handing me the sneakers.

"Chill okay? The concert isn't running away," I grumble.

"Yeah but time is," she reminds me.

I put the sneakers back and grab blue netted sandals instead. I also pick up a blue emoji bag.

When I turn to look at Nicole she's staring and smiling at me.

"What's wrong?" I ask with a scoff.

"You're just beautiful Liana," she says and I blush but try to hide it with an eye roll.

"So... can we get going?" I ask and she laughs.

We leave the room together.

TBC.

Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 5

By: peachlips

Liana's POV:

Using one of my mum's cars the driver drives us straight to the venue and woah!

Are you kidding me? Is this a crusade or what?

"Dang! I told you Liana. This is why I wanted us to come early. Now the whole place is filled up already," Nicole grumbles as the driver finds a place to park.

Geez! This place is too rowdy, I hate crowds.

We open the door and step out of the car and my eyes narrow as I scan the environment. If the crowd outside is this much, I wonder how the main hall will look.

Nicole holds my hand as we start jostling through the crowd and I'm amazed at the way some of the girls look.

Many are wearing customized shirts with Ethan's name and pictures on them.

Some have stickers, glasses, rings, necklaces- even hairbands everything printed with his name.

Geez! Why are girls this crazy over him?

Nicole drags me to a small stand close to the entrance where customized items are being sold. She buys a bangle and two light-up stickers with Ethan's name on them.

She wears the bangle and forces one of the stickers into my hand.

"Huh? What are you-"

"Just take it Liana," she cuts me off. I scoff.

👥 I really can't wait for Ethan to come out on stage!

👥 Yeah! I just hope I don't pass out.

I overhear people saying as we walk toward the entrance.

Nicole gives our tickets to the men by the door and we're finally allowed into the massive round hall.

Woah! It looks like the entire city is here.

"Come on Liana," Nicole says as she grabs my hand and tries squeezing us toward the front.

But the hall is too packed, We settle for the middle.

"Well, we can still see the stage clearly," she mutters.

"This is all your fault," she huffs. She really wants to be close to the stage.

"Chill okay? It's not like you'd touch him if we were right in front."

She scowls at me and I shrug.

Gosh This place is too congested, I don't like staying in places like this.

I turn toward a lady beside me who has been screaming nonstop.

She has a tattoo on her neck-Ethan's name boldly written.

"Come on Ethan!" she yells, and it annoys me.

Another lady wears a shirt with his picture and the words KING OF HEARTS underneath.

Someone else has PRINCE CHARMING.

Another has I LOVE YOU.

Okay... this is dramatic.

Suddenly the walls shake from loud screams

and I panic thinking something terrible has happened.

I cover my ears and almost scream too.

What???

What's happening???

👥 Ethan!!!

👥 Yes!!!

👥 I love you!!!

Then I see Ethan walking onto the stage.

Oh. Now I get it.

👥 Ethan!!

👥 My superstar!!

👥 I love youuuu!!

👥 Can you see me?!

"Ethan!" Nicole shouts gripping my hand. I glare at her and turn back to the stage.

Wow... come to think of it this guy is quite handsome and classy.

He wears brown trousers and a matching jacket over a blue top with shoes to match.

Sparkles flash around him from the pure gold jewelry he has on.

His hair is dark and curled, with the front falling slightly over his left eye.

His eyes have a slight dark shade and his lips look pink and soft.

Even from afar he is extremely charming and it's obvious why girls are crazy about him.

A lady comes on stage with him.

Oh Lady K.

She's a diva-always seen with him. They've done many duets together, attended concerts, traveled always side by side. She's even been with him in Georgia and returned to Dallas with him.

I wonder what's going on between them.

👥 Go Ethan!!

👥 I love you, Ethan!

👥 I wanna kiss you!

The screams continue as Lady K sits while Ethan walks toward the mic and keyboard.

When he reaches it the ovation increases. Two ladies even collapse.

What??

He tries brushing the short hair from his left eye but it falls back again.

He leans into the mic.

"Hi," he says softly and the screams explode once more.

Oh God.

Another lady is carried out.

So the rumors are true girls really faint at his concerts.

"Isn't he adorable?" Nicole squeaks.

I scoff.

"Um... are Ethan and Lady K dating?" I yell above the noise.

"Huh? No! If they were everyone would know. Ethan doesn't do commitments. He's a flirt," she replies excitedly.

Ethan looks down and taps the keyboard softly. The effect makes the crowd quiet.

Then he stops and leans into the mic.

🎤 I'm really glad to see you all.

And I'm glad to be back in my hometown.

I'm happy you love me this much to show up at my concert.

Thanks. 🎤

The crowd explodes again.

👥 I love you, Ethan!!

👥 You're the best!

👥 Ethan!!!

"Wow. I can't believe he smiles today," Nicole breathes.

"What? He doesn't smile?"

"I heard he doesn't. His manager probably told him to smile since it's his first concert here in four years."

I mouth an "oh" and turn back to the stage.

The lights go out.

A blue spotlight shines on him.

He begins playing a soft, enchanting tune. The whole hall falls silent.

Then he adds his voice.

Wow. He is amazing.

I'm not a music lover but Ethan's voice... I can't deny it.

He's truly talented.

🎤 I just wanna be with you...

You know you're all to me...

Let's travel the world together...

Let us build our dreams together... 🎤

Nicole grabs my hand again.

"Can you feel that Liana?"

I gently free my hand from hers.

He sings beautifully.

When he finishes the crowd nearly tears the place down.

Two more ladies are carried out.

How do girls get THIS crazy over a guy? Unbelievable.

He performs more songs.

The hall shakes with noise.

Nicole is screaming and jumping beckoning me to join her.

I roll my eyes.

I enjoy the music but screaming like a frog isn't my style.

He finishes a hip-hop song stylishly and the applause is deafening.

Ladies in front stretch toward him but I hear he never touches fans.

He waves and heads backstage with Lady K beside him.

"Oh my gee! Don't tell me it's over. I wish it could be repeated," Nicole sighs dreamily.

I roll my eyes. Ethan's song still plays in the background.

"Hope you're happy. Can we go now?" I ask.

She laughs, holds my hand, and we begin walking out of the hall.

TBC

Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 6

By: peachlips

Liana's POV:

It is not easy passing through the entrance as many people keep trooping in and out. If not for the fact that Nicole and I are holding hands, we would have definitely been split.

After jostling our way through the crowd we finally get outside and I breathe out heavily.

"Geez," I mumble and let go of Nicole's hand.

As expected everybody around keeps talking and dreaming about Ethan's performance. Shocking enough, I see a lady crying while telling her friends how he almost touched her.

"So tell me Liana, how was it? Tell me you didn't enjoy it," Nicole says smiling and I scoff.

"You know me Nicole. I'm not a music person," I reply.

"And whoever said you need to be a music person before falling in love with Ethan? Anyway, I know you're just bluffing. You're definitely crushing on Ethan more than I am," she says.

I glare at her and she laughs.

I just hope my driver is still waiting for me.

"Nicole!" we suddenly hear someone call from behind and we turn to see two ladies walking toward us.

"Agatha!" Nicole exclaims in surprise and runs into the arms of one of the ladies.

Perfect.

"Oh my God! Look at you, I can't remember the last time I saw you," the lady says excitedly.

"Yeah. How've you been?"

I sigh and cross my arms, I wonder how long this is going to take.

Just then my phone starts ringing, I bring it out of my bag and see that it is Jackson calling.

Gosh.

I let it ring out the first time but it starts ringing again. I move a few steps away to a place with less noise.

"Hello?" I say as I pick up.

"Hello? L... Liana? Is that you?" he asks sounding relieved.

I roll my eyes and say nothing.

"Liana please I beg you, Listen to me, I'm so sorry for what happened. I... I was just being carried away..."

"Really Jackson?" I cut in with a scoff.

"To be sincere I never expect such an act from you. I mean I get it if we're dating but trying to force yourself on me? It's absurd."

I hear him sigh.

"Liana please forgive me. I promise it will never happen again. I swear. Just give me another chance please. I promise to make it up to you."

I am so engrossed in the call that I don't notice the blaring horns behind me.

"Liana!" I hear Nicole shout.

"Hey!" other people yell.

It snaps me back to reality and I realize I am standing in the way of some cars.

Oh my gee!

I quickly pull the phone away from my ear and jump aside allowing a line of flashy cars to pass.

They look special.

The first vehicle is a police car and one of the policemen glares at me from the window.

The second car is also a police car.

The third one is a black SUV with tinted windows.

The fourth one has its window slightly open.

And-

Ethan.

Oh my gee.

Ethan is inside the fourth flashy jeep, and Lady K is sitting beside him.

"Ethan!!!" some ladies scream when they notice him.

He stares at me from the window as they cruise past and I freeze.

I am seeing him from a close range and damn... he is handsome.

He keeps staring at me until they pass.

The fifth car is another black SUV with tinted windows and then a police car follows behind.

"Liana!" Nicole runs up to me.

"Were you hurt?" she asks scanning my body.

"I'm fine," I reply tucking my hair behind my ear.

"Was Ethan really in the car?" she asks excitedly.

I nod.

"Oh my gee! You mean you saw him up close? What did he look like?" she asks dreamily.

I scoff.

"I don't get it, Didn't you just see him on stage?" I ask.

"I know but-"

I don't let her finish before walking away, She quickly follows.

We get to where my driver is waiting Luckily, he is still there.

Nicole and I enter the car and sit at the back seat.

"Josh you're going to drop Nicole off before taking me home," I say.

He nods and drives off.

My phone starts ringing again.

Jackson.

I sigh and pick up.

"Jackson I'm busy okay? I'll call you when I get home," I say and end the call.

"Oops! Isn't that our anonymous boyfriend?" Nicole teases.

I gape at her and she laughs.

"So why don't you want to talk to him?" she asks.

I stay silent.

"By the way why did he ask you to come over today?"

"None of your business," I reply, rolling my eyes.

She eventually changes the topic.

As I stare through the window my mind drifts.

I saw Ethan up close.

It feels unreal.

The way he stares at me... those dazzling eyes.

No wonder girls are crazy about him.

He is truly handsome.

"Hey!" Nicole taps me.

"Have you been listening to me?"

I scratch my neck awkwardly.

She resumes talking, and soon we arrive at her house.

"Don't forget to be early for school tomorrow okay? Goodnight L," she says hugging me.

"Goodnight," I reply.

She steps out and Josh drives off.

Along the road traffic slow, I spot a man selling spicy stick beef.

That's when I realize I haven't eaten.

I ask Josh to pull over and step out.

"Good evening sir. How much for one stick?" I ask.

"Two dollars per stick ma'am," he replies.

I taste one.

Wow.

"I'll take three more."

After paying I head back toward the car.

Then I notice some kids playing with toy ponytails nearby.

I walk closer and watch them laughing happily.

I smile sadly.

I never really have a fun childhood.

Mum is always too busy.

There is even a time she forgets my tenth birthday.

I sigh and turn to leave.

But two shabby looking boys step in front of me.

"Hey miss," one says with a crooked smile.

The other stares at my legs.

"Um... hi," I say trying to walk away.

They block me.

"Our boss wants to talk to you," the first says, pointing to some boys under a shade.

One of them is sitting and smoking.

I scoff.

"Sorry I'm not interested."

I try to leave but one of them grabs my arm.

"Sorry hot legs. You're going nowhere."

My heart skips.

TBC