Sephia's Deceptions

Final Stage Selection

Lidya nodded back. "Right, Alex Pradana," he replied.

Sarah widened her eyes. "You're his wife?"

"Yes, I'm his wife" Lidya replied. "Why?"

Sarah looked at Lidya's pity and then glanced at Andre who was also looking at her questioningly.

"Sorry so much, but I don't feel good saying it" said Lidya while staring at Lidya.

"What's the matter, just say it, Sarah," said Lidya, smiling, though he was worried at this moment.

Andre nodded, signaling Sarah to be honest with Lidya.

Sarah took a deep breath and held Lidya's hand. "Sorry yes Lid, but Alex is as far as I am a playboy, my cousin was one of the victims" Sarah said with concern. "Did you not know this when you married her?"

Lidya was silent. Should He honestly confess to Andre and Sarah about how his marriage life with Alex really was? But Lidya also had time to believe Sarah's words, because he remembered, Alex always called Lily's name when making love to her at that time.

"Ehm, actually we got married because we were betrothed," Lidya replied.

"What's? Is there still a matchmaking day?" ask Sarah in surprise.

Lidya grimaced while Andre chuckled softly. "The evidence is that Lidya is experiencing it right now" he chanted.

"It's a shame, in a match with Alex again, duh," chirped Sarah lamented.

Lidya immediately bowed sadly. How bad is Alex in the eyes of many people? He also read the comments of several people on Alex's post some time ago, all say that Alex is a big-time playboy, but as long as Lidya has not known it herself or does not see it with her own eyes, she will not believe all the rumors circulating about Alex.

"Ups! Sorry Lidya, I really gini the person, likes ceplos, but there is no meaning, really, just kasi know and warning, just, let's always be careful and not surprised if you suddenly see Alex being with another woman," explained Sarah. He regretted saying everything because it made Lidya sad.

Lidya smile. "It's okay, Sarah. No problem, I know your intentions are good."

"I just want to add information about Alex, but afraid to say jealous," chirped Andre who suddenly made Lidya and Sarah laugh.

"Where's Roni?" andre asked as he realized Sarah had only come alone.

"It's coming soon, just wrapped up the last shot, in studio 1," replied Sarah.

Before long their ordered food comes along with Roni, Sarah's lover. They also ate lunch while talking about many things, including the final stage of choosing prospective models and brand ambassadors of beauty products owned by their partner companies.

***

Alex opened his eyes slowly. For two days he had to sleep alone without Lidya. For two days he was always angry. Until finally he decided to go to Bandung, trying to find the whereabouts of a Lidya, in some company that Alex knows.

"When I look at the reason, I'm sure your wife is auditioning, the selection of brand ambassador models in the company next door" one of Alex's business clients replied, as she deliberately visited one of her acquaintances.

"I remember it seems like she was once confused about the model selection. I didn't take him seriously at first, but he didn't seem to be lying" Alex replied.

"Tumben once you're complicated with the women's problem?" satirical business partner Alex. "Ah, I forgot you are married, of course, will always pay attention to their existence and condition," he continued while clearing his throat slowly. Because from what he knows, Alex is not an easy person to bond with only one woman. Even the man never cared, especially if he had to look for the woman he had been with before.

"Of course because she's my wife. I won't leave him alone, wherever he is."

"But in fact you're looking for it now" the man chanted with a smile. "Love is awesome."

"Love?"

"If I look, it looks like you're in love" replied the man.

Alex stunned. Is he really in love? Though he had instilled in his heart to never look weak and submit to any woman. But what happened to him at the moment? He begins to feel lost when Lidya is not at his side.

Alex smiled cynically. "I can't possibly fall in love with a bully like him. You see for yourself, I just want to show responsibility as a husband" he said. But his business partner smiled meaningfully.

"When you realize that you are in love, then be prepared to be a bucin man in front of his wife" said the man who then laughed loudly. Alex nodded as he shook his head in disapproval.

Meanwhile, Lidya is enjoying the final stage selection process where all participants must wear one of the clothes that have been prepared by the organizer. Lidya is always ready even though he has actually bought and prepared his own material, but he tries well to follow the directions and rules.

"Who is this woman?" ask the chairman of the contest organizer who was present at the time with his staff.

"Hm, you know a lot about him, too" said the chairman.

"It's all written in the data we have now, Ronald," Sarah replied with a crisp laugh. He then turned his attention back to Lidya who was acting on stage. He was quite proud and amazed by the ability possessed by his cousin's friend.

The chairman of the organizer also patted his forehead slowly when he realized his stupidity. He then read all the information about Lidya there and then showed a smile that is usually very expensive. Sarah glanced at him briefly then laughed inwardly. "It looks like this refrigerator man is in love with Lidya," he murmured inwardly. "Learn you, Lidya is beautiful and very competent."

"I want him!" hiss Ronald pointed at Lidya. Suddenly everyone sitting on the row of the testing bench nodded in agreement, including Sarah.

"So, what do we do, let's go!" ronald's impatient protest wanted to see Lidya after the testing was over.

"Can't be so, appreciate the other participants, at least until they show the action," replied Sarah who is actually a representative of Ronald. They are both talent scouts and are notoriously observant at seeing opportunities and never fail at making decisions.

"Okay, you're right" replied Ronald. "Done the show, tell him to meet me in his usual room, before the results are announced. Youunderstand?"

"Ready! I'll drive him to you myself."

Ronald brandished his thumb and walked away, leaving his seat of greatness. Contact all who attended also understood, if Ronald had left the place, it could be ascertained if the winner had been decided.

***

"You called me?" lidya asked with a pounding heart as she walked into Ronald's study.

"Yes, sit down."

Lidya sat obediently in front of Ronald, then waited in silence when she found out Ronald was busy writing something on the check sheet in his hand.

"How old are you?" ask Ronald.

"Twenty-three years," replied Lidya.

"Have you married?"

"Already," Lidya answered honestly.

The corner of Ronald's lips lifted, he was so happy to hear Lidya's honesty and courage.

"If you were the winner, what would you do?" Ronald's Fishing.

"Of course I will thank everyone who has supported me, during this audition contest," Lidya replied

"Including me?"

"Of course, why not?" sahut Lidya fast.

Ronald smiled broadly. "What are you going to do to thank me?" tanyakanya.

"What do you mean, sir, sorry?"

Ronald sighed when he heard the call from Lidya. He strongly objected because he felt he was too young to get such a call.

"I mean, did you do something for me, as a thank you?" ronald asked, repeating in a different way.

"You want a gift?" ask Lidya lugu.

"Yes, that kind of thing!"

"But what, I still have not thought about this," said Lidya reasoned.

Ronald brought his face closer to Lidya's. "Be my secret lover" whispered Ronald, watching Lidya's curves look so beautiful in a semi-formal dress, with an open chest, showing the shape of a beautiful hill line inside. Instantly Ronald gulped his saliva with great difficulty. Lidya's charm felt so real to her.

Lidya immediately got up from her seat and moved away from Ronald. "If that's what you're asking for, I'll never want to fulfill it. I'd rather be an ordinary woman, than be a secret lover for the sake of a career, no!" lidya.

Ronald grinned. "You may return to your place" Ronald said after being satisfied with Lidya. "Wait for the announcement of the results, an hour ahead."

Lidya nodded politely and then immediately left, leaving Ronald who continued to grin while looking at his body with interest. Lidya shuddered at it.