An unwanted visitor

As usual, I went about helping Little Moon with her work. She was going through some design brief at the time a call came through.

"Can you answer it for me?"

"This is an unknown number?"

"Then it's best you answer it."

So I answered the call just to realize it's someone she knows.

"I am sorry she's busy at the moment. Can you please leave a message so she can get back to you." I said politely.

"Who are you answering her phone?" the female voice from the other side asked.

"I am sorry I am her husband, And may I know who's speaking please?" the call was cut and I felt it's odd. Is this the same person as yesterday?

"Who was it?" she asked.

"Seems like some who knows you but didn't leave any message."

"Maybe she already spread the news about me to others. They must be curious to know more and to talk behind my back as usual." I saw her expressionless eyes.

"Is she one of the "people you want to avoid?"

"Yes. I didn't let anyone of them know about my details or how successful I am for a reason. They might suddenly come in so be prepared."

I went to find Mark. I told him what happened and gave him the phone number to find out who she is. Within half an hour Mark found out who she is and told me that she was one of her best friends who actually betrayed her. She builds her work and status by degrading Little Moon, who silently tolerated everything she did without verifying anything. In the end, Little Moon parted ways until they accidentally met yesterday. This must-have triggered her friend who doesn't want LIttle Moon to shine above her because it means she might lose her spot.

I went back to check on Little Moon. She didn't worry about anything as she didn't have anything to hide. She was preparing lunch for us as ted was supposed to come home after classes with his friend. I went and hugged her from behind. I wasn't sure what she was thinking as she has gone being silent for some time now.

Suddenly there was an alarm ringing and Little Moon went to check who it is. I heard her invite someone to come in. And from the voices, I realized it must be the same person from yesterday.

"IS this your own house?" I hear her scream in surprise.

"Yes. please be seated, Lexi" she said coldy.

"Dear, who was at the door?" I asked going to the living room.

"Oh hi, meet one of my very old friends, Lexi, and this is my husband George," she said taking my hand. I felt she was nervous and afraid of what will happen.

"Why don't you two talk while I bring some refreshments." I gave a kiss on her forehead reassuring her not to be afraid and I am close by. I purposely did this to make Lexi feel uneasy.

"So did you get a big loan to help build this house?" asked Lexi.

"No. I didn't get any loans. This is built with the money I earned."

"Oh really? I thought you earn just something that you could barely live."Little Moon just smiled.

"So how are others?" she asked.

"They are doing really well. And you were the only one who was not successful as we are. So I told them that I saw you yesterday and how pathetic you looked. So they kind of wanted to help you out."

I felt how my blood started to boil with what she said. The thing is Little Moon is well above all the so-called friends at the moment. I was happy to see her not letting herself down to the level of her friend.

"Thank you for your concern, but I am happy with what I do" she said with a smile.

Mark came at the same time with some documents, he winked at me before turning to Little Moon.

"Can you please check this and sign it off if it's correct. I have to send it to the Art Department after verification."

"Excuse me for a little." She went to the office with Mark.

I went to Lexi with the refreshments.

"So what do you do exactly?" she asked me.

"Hmm, I am professionally an actor plus a producer for the time being. may I know what you do to?"

"I am the CEO of travel dot company."

"Oh, I see. "

"So are you really married to her? with your looks and all how could you be with someone who is low-level like her" she went on and on.

"Miss Lexi, I am sorry to say that the person who is low-level is you. You really don't know how to appreciate your friend who is already an internationally proclaimed company president."

"What!"

"I am sorry if I shocked you, but she can even buy your company in the future if she wants," I said in a way of threatening her.

"How could she?"

"Because she never used other's work or talent to help her. She did honest work and her work is already recognized internationally. I must say that she doesn't publicly come out as the artist who created them but the company she represents has proof if anyone wants to discredit her. And another thing, she is a whole lot accomplished than you both in work and in wealth."

"Ok you can send this to them. Let them know I will send the color palette tomorrow." I heard lItle Moon saying to Mark and coming towards us.

"What did you guys talk about?" she asked sitting beside me.

"Oh, nothing special. just normal chit-chat." I said putting my hand over her shoulder.

Suddenly Lexi stood up ads she recovered from shock, "I will meet you again later, have to attend to something urgently." getting ready to leave.

Little Moon looked at me nad her and said, "Ok have a safe trip back." and looked at me again.

"What?"

"Did you tell her something?"

"Hehe, my nosy little Moony. I just explained to her that you just belong to another level of the game. That she is unable to compete with even she has good looks and tricks."

"You" she hit me and went back to making food.