The Secrets Behind Exchanging Souls

Episode 2

I slowly started to go down the stairs. All eyes were focused and fixed on me. I stepped on my own accompanied by romantic music using violin and piano, should the song accompany the happiness of my steps and Liam. However, the music seemed to accompany the irony that was happening to me.

I looked towards the side of the music player giving the code to stop the music. It's so embarrassing, I just stood there not knowing how to act next. As the music stopped, suddenly the invited guests clapped their hands boisterously. I glanced to the side, it turned out that Liam was already standing on my right.

He opened his hand slightly so that I could immediately grab his arm. Without a second thought I followed what Liam wanted. Liam glanced at the side of the music player to continue the game. I walked in full of annoyance, not forgetting I secretly pinched Liam's arm. Liam did not react when he received the pinch I gave him on his arm.

During the event, I felt that this was not the event of the two of us, but it was just Liam's event. People were just focused on Liam. The guests present did not care about my whereabouts. I'm also fed up with the group of women who are so obviously flirting with Liam blatantly. Can't they see I'm Liam's wife holding Liam's arm. I stared intently at every woman who came to tempt Liam.

“Hei Liam, you will regret not marrying me” said one of the women who wore very revealing clothes among the guests present.

“I think so Ana” replied Liam while laughing.

“Quiet Liam, I am ready to accept whenever you will come” replied Ana flirtatiously and blinked one eye.

I was so disgusted to see Ana's movements. As a woman, I was ashamed and pitied Ana, as low as her pride to tempt a man who was already a husband. I deliberately approached Liam as if I was going to kiss Liam in front of Ana.

“Liam I need to go to the toilet briefly” I whispered to Liam.

I saw Ana's face flushed red as a cherry. I am satisfied to reply Ana, without wasting much energy I can win a landslide victory against Ana. Not only was Ana surprised, Liam was also shocked at my treatment. I walked towards the toilet with confidence and a smile on my lips.

While walking towards the toilet, I accidentally saw Julia among the crowd of reporters. I'm sure and don't see it wrong, it's Julia. If he was in this place, why didn't he meet me. I chased after and followed Julia. However, the reporters blocked my view of going after Julia. I was caught in a crowd of journalists who wanted to interview me. Why Julia avoided me, Julia must have seen me chasing after her. What's wrong with her, no, did I have a fault with her.

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I lay my body on the bed, it felt so fresh and light. Finally, all the series was finished and I was separated from the dress that weighed many miles. I grabbed my phone and checked the main article on the search. I sighed, the article was still the same. Most articles seem to corner and vilify me. I read thousands of insults about myself.

I laughed out loud as some of my photos were made into very funny memes. A few insulting comments also amused me a little. I'm used to receiving derogatory comments against me. Back when I first received malicious comments, I would lock myself in my room and be afraid to go out. But now I am very used to it. Even I was also secretly exploring my hate accounts.

“What are you laughing at?” Liam was lying next to me and pulled the phone and read all the comments.

“you're okay?”

Liam left me for the bathroom. I really don't like it when people give me faces of pity. I'm not a kitten thrown by the side of the road. I can take care of myself, I do not need the help of others, because once I receive the help of others, then I will continue to depend.

I'm not awkward with Liam, and vice versa. Liam and I have been friends since we went to high school. At that time, I was alone and had no friends. I saw Liam standing alone and invited him to get acquainted. Of course the main thing I asked him to get acquainted because he was handsome.

Since then, Liam and I have become close friends. When the break came, Liam would come to my class to get to me. I once asked Liam why he wasn't friends with the guy in his class. He replied that he did not want to have many friends.

I also introduced Julia to Liam. Julia was my friend from childhood. His mother was a waitress in my house and his father worked as a private driver. I've considered Julia a member of my family, as well as Julia's parents.

After graduating from High School, Liam continued his studies in Germany. I never saw Liam again. We don't even communicate on the phone or social media.

I met Liam again while I was casting to take on one of the big screen movie roles. The director at the time was Liam. Even though Liam knew me, Liam was still criticizing me. I felt like I was being hit by the scathing criticism that came out of his lips. I've never yelled such cruel criticism. All this time, people were just praising my beauty. I've never heard a direct criticism of my acting.

After casting Liam instantly left without saying hello first. Did he feel bad for me after giving a spicy critique. From that moment on, I never saw Liam again. I was also refused to take part in the film directed by Liam. But a week ago, Julia told me that Liam would marry me. Of course I was surprised. Who wouldn't be surprised when an old friend invites you to get married. Even more so after he humiliated you in front of so many people.

At first I couldn't believe what Julia said. But I got more confused when the Liam family came to my house to propose to me. I firmly rejected Liam's proposal. How can I risk my whole life with Liam. I'm not sure Liam actually proposed to me either. I believe there is a hidden purpose. I know Liam very well, Liam dared to make a decision if he would benefit. He will not care about those who are harmed by his actions. That's the nature of Liam that I hated so much until now, Liam is very selfish. What Liam is planning now. Why did he involve me in his plan.

I pressed Julia's name on my phone. Julia was active but had not read the message I sent since this morning. I sent Julia a message back.

“This Julia I Reyna”

“If you get this message immediately reply”

“Everything is fine right?”

“I haven't been able to contact you since yesterday.”

Julia still did not read and reply to the messages I sent. I kept waiting for Julia's reply until I fell asleep.