Sephia's Deceptions

The Hotel

An hour had passed so quickly. As promised, Lidya and three other final stage selection participants gathered in the hall, next to the photo studio, the company.

Teams of testers and representatives of beauty products companies, sitting neatly lined up, while carrying a paper board bearing the number of participants.

Lidya's heart was pounding. Many times he stared at his number of participants and closed his eyes, praying, hoping for a miracle to come in his life this time and his dream would be realized.

Not nothing Lidya had imagined about his busyness later if he was declared a winner and a selected model. He will not be bothered by the insults or cold attitude Alex without difficulty finding a reason to avoid, especially his father-in-law supports all the efforts he did fully, as long as he can make Alex love him.

All the families of participants were present with the other participants the money had fallen. The organizers will give special awards to the five participants who are considered the closest to the criteria. Therefore, everyone is present at the peak event today.

Without Lidya noticing, among the spectators present, Alex sat down with Kim in casual clothes. Alex with a t-shirt and soft jeans, complete with glasses perched on his nose, successfully stole the attention of women, not least the participants who failed. They huddle around Alex while occasionally taking photos of Alex secretly. Kim is troubled, having to answer everyone who asks for Alex's mobile number.

From his seat Alex watched Lidya sitting quietly in the front row. Without feeling his heart rippled when he saw Lidya's face looks so beautiful in makeup polish and sexy clothes wrapped in her beautiful body.

"It's good that you shut your mouth, sir. Because there are a lot of flies flying in this place" whispered Kim right in Alex's ear. Kim scolds him, seeing Alex staring at Lidya without even blinking. The boss looked so enchanted, that his mouth was agape, because it was unexpected that Lidya could be that beautiful if polished with makeup.

"Your job was to beat up that fly, Kim. Don't disturb my pleasure!" answer Alex origin. He frowned, because Kim had caught him staring at Lidya from a distance.

"I happened to not bring a fly swatter," Alex said.

"Buy there, don't be a hard man!" snapped Alex. Kim laughed when he heard it.

Alex was so curious to see Lidya's face up close. But the visitors who attended could not carelessly approach because the space was limited, for the safety and security of the participants as well as the organizers and testing teams.

If from a distance Lidya's face looks so beautiful, what if seen from a close distance? At least that's what's raging in Alex's heart right now. But no matter how difficult the effort he made, he was still hindered by some people who were in front of him. Alex swore many times.

Until finally the winner was announced and one surprise for Alex, because it turns out Lidya was chosen. He does not know to be happy, proud or even ashamed, because his wife who incidentally is the great mistress Alex Pradana must dabble in the world of entertainment and now even become a brand ambassador of a beauty product that will launch next week.

The sound of a standing ovation echoed from every corner, it turned out that Andre invited all his co-workers to support Lidya. Alex stared intently as Andre ran forward to Lidya and gave a white rose while kneeling before him.

Everyone screams, teases Andre and tries to match them up, not knowing that Lidya is actually married.

Sarah laughs at Lidya's misbehavior seduced by Andre. But before long he stepped forward and stood beside Andre, to congratulate Lidya along with the other testing team.

Alex was a little relieved when he saw Sarah holding Andre's arm tightly. Sarah just doesn't want Lidya to get into big trouble if the media finds out about Lidya's closeness to Andre.

"Congratulations, Lidya. From the beginning I was sure that you would be chosen," said Sarah followed by all her other colleagues.

Lidya was only able to smile broadly gratefully when it turned out that her prayers were answered. He continued to say thank you to Andre and Sarah, until the two friends were embarrassed themselves.

From then on, Lidya automatically gets the main prize of a car and other facilities, including a special escort from the company, minus a manager, because Lidya himself will find a manager for him.

Alex is getting more riled up when he gets more difficult to get close to Lidya, especially now Lidya is always in special escort two strapping men and two women who are dressed as thugs, especially now Lidya, who always flank Lidya on his right and left. Only Andre and Sarah can accompany Lidya at this time, although it must be checked first by the guards.

"Why should this be over-treated?" ask Sarah Lidya.

Sarah laughs. "Because you are now a model and brand ambassador of a product belonging to the country's largest company, Lidya. Don't be surprised, because from now on you will get comfort that you never imagined before" replied Sarah.

"Are you like that too?"

Sarah laughed again in response to Lidya's question. "I'm not a model, the escort for me is not as strict as you are" she replied.

"If Sarah is closely guarded like you, you can be sure she will be prolonged stress" Andre said. "Where can tracking if it continues to be followed and monitored."

"Either I am, even do not like the comfort of such a model, I am more comfortable living freely" said Sarah.

"Honestly, I am also not comfortable with this treatment" Lidya said as she stared at her guards one by one.

"Later you will get used to it" said Sarah. "Later I will accompany you during the initial shoot and location settings with the crew" he explained.

"Oh yeah? Thank goodness, I thought I'd walk alone without a companion."

"Without any assistance you are actually able, Lidya. Just maybe not used to this kind of environment and work" Sarah replied. "I see your potential is huge, which is why Ronald chose you right away without having to look at the appearance of the other participants."

Lidya just smiled faintly in response to it. Somehow when he heard the name Arnold his heart felt uncomfortable, especially after seeing Ronald's attitude during their previous meeting.

"Please give me a little time to welcome the latest model of our product" Ronald told Lidya's bodyguards.

Sontak all pulled over and gave Ronald space to approach Lidya. They are not suspicious in the slightest because Ronald is one of the shareholders in the beauty product company that Lidya will promote.

"Welcome to join our company, Miss, um, Mrs. Lidya Maranggi," greeted Ronald as he spread out his arms to hug Lidya.

Ronald frowned slightly, but he finally smiled. Lidya was quite limiting herself in front of him probably because her attitude was less pleasing in front of Lidya.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience I did, Mrs. Lidya, I just meant to test you, and it turns out you passed my special final exam" Ronald said, trying to explain politely, in addition to actually he was really interested in Lidya.

"I'm also sorry, Mr. Ronald, because I may have misunderstood him" Lidya replied.

"Now can you shake hands? I need special documentation with selected models" asked Ronald, asking for permission.

Smiling broadly, Lidya finally reached out his hand, welcoming Ronald's hand warmly.

"From now on we will often meet for business" said Ronald. "May be smooth and more successful in the future."

"Thank you" said Lidya.

Unexpectedly, Ronald suddenly advanced his body and kissed Lidya's left and right cheeks at a glance without letting go of his hand.

Andre and Sarah looked up at him. One of Ronald's most embarrassing bad habits, Ronald has now done to Lidya, and it's very disturbing to the scene.

Alex, who saw him from a distance, shouted angrily and ran towards Lidya.

"Stay away from him!" he gritted while looking at Ronald. He was unable to get close to Lidya because the guards had held back his steps swiftly, while Lidya was surprised to find Alex at the spot.

Sarah and Andre looked at each other in confusion. They both did not expect Alex would come and instead saw the actions of Ronald who felt inappropriate.

Ronald grinned. "You who? Don't be so lazy to bully me!"

"You don't know who I am?" alex replied, asking.

Ronald grieved and shook his head. "Everyone is arrogant! Take care of your attitude, you're a stranger here!" loudly reproving.

"If I wanted to I could buy this place, just so you know! I just wanted to tell you, don't touch what's mine!" yelled Alex gusar.

"Yours?"

Lidya immediately felt embarrassed, because Alex had made a scene, while there were still many reporters who still did not come home. Some of them actually ran closer to record the event, hoping to get news that could be sold expensively.

Seeing the heated situation, Andre immediately approached Ronald and took him away, while Sarah coded the guards to immediately escort Lidya to the hotel, he stood right in front of Alex with a sinister smile on his lips.

"Don't stop me, let me see my wife!" snapping Alex.

"Sorry, for a while Mrs. Lidya could not be found," Sarah replied with a slight sniffle.

"What right do you have to forbid me?" yelled Alex gusar.

Sarah frowned when she saw the media crew increasingly crowded and recorded the incident.

"Sarah, can I talk to him?" whispered Lidya who turned out to be standing in Sarah's samling.

"Where do you want to talk to him?" ask Sarah to worry.

"In the hotel it seems safer, after all there are bodyguards who will keep an eye on me" Lidya replied

"Okay, okay. Later after completion, you have to quickly pack up and live in the apartment we have prepared for you," said Sarah.

"okay."

Sarah looked at Alex. "You can talk to him, but not for more than an hour, take your time, Mr. Playboy!" sarah leaves Lidya alone with Alex.

"He knows about me?" ask Alex to Lidya.

Lidya spread her shoulders, "Once you know, maybe she's one of your victims" he replied. "Follow me," Lidya said later.

"Where?" alex is confused.

"Hotel!"

"Huh?"