He's The Unaffordable
Chapter 154 - The Secret Scandal

Laras has a love affair with Mr Billy's son? I never knew that? How could Reese accuse me of exposing that secret? Most surprisingly, how did Reese know that Laras and the man were in a relationship? Reese is different from our agency.

Mr. Billy's son doesn't work at the agency, so what Laras means by the workspace must be the owner's room. The room was on the top floor of the agency, and I rarely set foot there. Not just me, other models do too. We also never entered his room without being called. Then what makes Laras believe that I know about his secret?

“I've said it over and over again, stop seeing him. Do you still not understand too?” said his assistant with a stifled voice. He didn't want anyone to hear that conversation. “The man's age is forty, Laras! You're not the first girl he fooled.”

“He didn't fool me. She loves me!” laras did not accept the man being misunderstood. “He will marry me once I turn nineteen. We kept our relationship a secret only until next year. Then he'll meet my parents and ask for their blessing.”

“Basic stupid girl. She was forty years old and not married either. Are you not suspicious? He promised the same thing to the other girls. All he wants is your body. When he is bored, then he will leave you just like that,” his assistant said in frustration.

“I didn't give my body to him. You don't carelessly talk.”

“Of course. That's what keeps him from dumping you. Let's see what happens the second you sleep with her. Laras, you are not the first model in this agency that she lied to.”

“You lied. If he's that bad, there's no way Mr. Billy just shut up.”

“Pak Billy doesn't know at all. Only long-signed models and their assistants knew of the scandal. Do you think the model who was the victim would want to make a fuss by reporting her actions? They all prefer to keep their mouths shut rather than his career ruined.” The man is still trying to convince Laras.

“No witnesses, then all that is just gossip. You all must be envious to see that handsome man still alone. You know why? Because he just found his soulmate now. That person is me.” I shuddered at the confession of Laras. He's fallen too deep. No one would be able to open their minds again. To him, that man was the truest.

“If he really loves you, he will wait until you are old enough. He will not take advantage of your innocence by saying love at a young age, then asking your body as a sign of your love for him.” The man said softly. “Hiding your relationship is proof she doesn't really love you.”

“That's enough! Your job is to help me in my work. Don't interfere in my personal affairs!” I heard the sound of someone approaching the door. My heart is beating fast. Lothawat! He could tell that we were listening to all their debates.

Vikal immediately pulled my hand with his index finger in front of his lips. I was grateful to wear sneakers, so my footsteps would not echo in that corridor. He opened the door in front of the room, pushed my body, and closed the door again.

“I'm so proud of what you did today, Dira!” vikal shouted with a loud enough voice. He frowned and nodded his head quickly, signaling for me to say something.

I swallowed heavily. This is the first time I've been caught doing something wrong. “You've said that over and over again, Vikal. I almost died of boredom. We better go now. My dear has waited too long.”

Vikal received my signal well. He opened the door of the room as Laras was standing in front of the door. “Lo? Barrel?” ask Vikal. The girl immediately looked nervous. “Do you want to meet me or Dira?” My assistant was supposed to be an actor. He's good at acting.

“Ah, no,” replied The wrong barrel. “A-I just got out of the locker room and will be home now. Ng, until next week.”

We saw him walking towards the front where the main entrance was. Vikal and I sighed in relief as soon as he was no longer visible in our view. Just barely. The door next to us opened, this time Laras' assistant came out. He just greeted us, then walked in the same direction where Laras had gone.

“If only I could help Laras,” I said slowly.

“He does not want to be helped. Because if the man was serious to him, he would not forbid Laras from telling their relationship to his assistant or anyone else. Girls as young as him are perfectly normal to fall in love and pour it out on the people closest to him. Just like you did.

“I get bored every time you discuss Colin, Colin, and Colin again when he is not with us.” I grunted softly hearing him mock me. “But he was not suspicious of the man's ban, because he was already in love. Poor.”

“I have a question. Why is he approaching Laras, not me, for example?” many confused.

“What do you mean by thirst for affection?”

“Both of her parents are busy working and she's her only daughter,” Vikal replied briefly. “You two are very similar, do I still need to explain in detail?”

I immediately understood what he meant. Although Papa works full-time taking care of his company, he always takes the time to pay attention to us. He never neglected to attend any of our important events. Mama who is successful with her novels also does not always prioritize us. My brother and I have never lacked love.

In addition to my parents and two brothers, I have never been lonely with the presence of my best friend and boyfriend. Plus the workers in our house never leave me alone. There are people who accompany me to play or do activities.

Vikal's right. Poor Laras.

“What's up, baby?” colin asked when we arrived at the nearest restaurant from the training ground. I gave her my helmet and shook her head slowly. “You're silent means something's bothering you. What's up?”

“We'd better get inside. We talk after ordering food only.” Colin said and took me to the restaurant.

I looked at every corner of the restaurant. There were no models, assistants, or organizers with us. What we're about to discuss is very sensitive, so I don't want anyone to steal a listen. My relationship with Laras is not good, but he is still my friend.

“Begin only. We order food, and then we eat somewhere. How?” colin asked as if he could read my mind.

“Thank you, baby. I was not wrong to choose you to be my future husband.” I hugged him tightly.

We ordered the food and waited until they finished cooking it. Colin paid for all our food, then rode his motorcycle to the park closest to my house. I was very hungry, but I did not protest against his choice. This park is a safe place to talk, because it is far from the training site.

“I already know what makes Laras very angry with me,” I said slowly when I received my food box from Colin. He was stunned for a moment. “Say, Reese told her that I dismantled her secret relationship with Mr. Billy's son.”

“Son Mr Billy? Isn't that guy old?” ask Colin to guess.

I nodded slowly. “Because they kept their relationship a secret.”

“No. No.” Colin nodded quickly. “Teen dating is common. But if one of them asks that the relationship be kept secret, then something is wrong here. For example, you and I who have been engaged since childhood, we do not keep it a secret.”

“That's a different thing, Colin. Our age is not much different,” said I do not agree with him.

“True. But at that time you were two years old. Your parents trust me who is five years old. You know why? Because I talk to them well. I don't remember exactly what I said. Uncle who reported my application to Dad.” Colin looked at me with concern. “That guy was just playing your friend.”

“Come, Colin. To be sure, I didn't know about their relationship, let alone dismantle it. But Reese could tell it was an oddity. If Laras was just making out in Mr. Billy's study, how would he know? He's never been to our agency,” I said confusedly.

“One might open his mouth, as Vikal does whenever he knows the secret of one of the models. Then the gossip reached Reese's ears and she used it to ruin your relationship and Laras,” Colin concluded. “That's why I'm suspicious of his suddenly changing attitude towards you.”

“So, in your opinion, Reese is friends with me in front of me and everyone. But behind, he's still Reese who thinks of me as his rival?” askaku.