CHAPTER 18

Andy returned to her house by the next day and Esther spent some more Three days There. finally the day that everyone was waiting so far came to pass.

"So, I sincerely thank everyone and appreciate each one's hard work, today I am announcing the end of our casting, the last work will be done by the production team, So everyone clap your hands and appreciate yourself for your great work"Luc announced, The sound of clapping hands enchoed all around the buildings. "We should celebrate" Luc added and the cheering voices were heard among all the crowds. "so, dismiss!" He said and everyone walked away.

"Esther"Luc called her and Esther came toward him, "Luc"she called back. "Will you join in Co-worker's celebration party?" He asked. "yeah! I shouldn't miss" She replied smiling. "I know this week was hard for you" Luc said. "It's fine, it's my passion but truthfully I didn't expect how tired the celebrities can be " she explained. "I know! I was so strict that I didn't get to care on your feelings"Luc said. "It's so fine, I actually enjoyed working under your guidance" She said smiling. "But still....." Luc wanted her to understand his point but Wendy called Luc in the middle of their conversation. "Honey, I think we should have some more time tonight. I missed you" She said holding onto Luc's arms. "Esther, do you mind if I take my man?"Wendy asked, Esther stared at Luc and he looked at her back. Esther nodded and Wendy pulled Luc away.

"Girl you need to be the spotlight tonight"Andy told Esther later that evening as she was doing Estherra's make up. "I can't believe I am attending with Luc and Wendy, it is awkward"Esther said. "Come on girl, you have to put some more effort, Not every gold will be dug from your farm" Andy said. Esther watched her explaining that proverb. "Where is Andy?"Esther asked. "What?"Andy asked. "That Andy who told me that I was being obsessed that I should stop right there?"Esther explained. "girl..."Andy sat by the table and stared at her. "You are in love"She said. Esther bursted into laugh. "Me? with who?"She asked. "Come on... don't stress me now! you Know better than anyone,who we are talking about"Andy explained. "if we are talking about Luc, forget about it. that was a crush and it faded as long as I got closer to him"Esther said picking up her Lipstick trying to avoid Andy's eyes. "You might not be aware but I see it Everytime your eyes meet, Everytime we are talking about him and Everytime Wendy Got Involved, it hurts you"Andy said. Esther laughed so hard. "Babe, you know me better! look at me. am I in love?"Esther insisted. "Yes you are and this time, you are serious about him"Andy said. "Forget about Luc, that Wendy came while we were talking and she said 'Esther do you mind if I take my man' Her man, my foot"Esther narrowed her eyes trying to interpret how Wendy acted. "You see? that's what I meant"Andy laughed. "Is that obvious?"Esther brushed. "Speaking of which, how did you spend your full busy day with Mr Derrick"Esther added widening her eyes, Andy immediately stood up and approached the closet. "What are you wearing tonight"She asked. "Girl don't play with me"Esther laughed as she stood up and approached her. "We are talking about Derrick here" Esther said. "No, we are talking about your dress and how you have to look beautiful in Luc's eyes tonight"Andy replied with a laugh, Esther knew she was avoiding the topic so she let her be.

"Tonight, No speeches, we are having our celebration in full and we do need to rest our mind from work. Gladly our movie will be ready for the market in two days"Luc announced and everyone clapped their hands. "Enjoy for now! we believe this movie is the success of EM ENTERTAINMENT, and it will favor each one of you"He said and everyone was cheering happily. the music continued, drinking, and eating whatever one wants, there were enough for everyone and our little Cinderella was sitting alone, Hannah was dancing and she seemed drunk, Derrick was talking with some directors, Luc and Wendy were standing so intimate, talking to each other and Wendy would laugh every now and then; which made Esther's evening not enjoyable, she wouldn't take her eyes off from them, and Luc would stare back. as Esther watched them, she kept drinking. So in turning, Derrick saw a lonely bird in the whole nest as he excused from the directors and came toward Esther, He called her two times before she realized that he was there. "Esther the Susa"Derrick smiled. looking in parallel from where her eyes were focused, he saw Luc and Wendy so he understood the situation here but it wasn't a good time to talk about it. "Why is the queen not enjoying the party that specially prepared for her effort?"He asked. "I am fine, it's funny sitting here as well"She replied forcing a smile. "Wait..."Esther stopped the waiter who passed by, She picked another glass of wine. "Esther you've had enough"Derrick said taking away the glass from her hands. "I am enjoying Sir, this isn't working time"She said. "I am calling Andy to pick you up"Derrick said. "Shouldn't you take me home? why bother her? or you just want her to come here?"Esther teased Derrick and he brushed shyly. "be a gentleman, you are the boss here, you should have sent her an invitation, she never resist a party"Esther said. "Come on Esther, you seem drunk"Derrick said. "No, I am not" she replied.

Luckily, Wendy left Luc and joined her friends, So Luc came and approached Esther and Derrick. "Derrick"He called as he got closer to them. "Man, our little Esther is not enjoying here"Derrick said, "I will take care of her"Luc said and Derrick knew that means he should leave them alone. "See you bro"Derrick said hitting on his shoulder. "Esther are you okay?"Luc asked. Suddenly Esther seemed sober, "Luc, you are here!"She smiled. "this place is so noisy, let me show you a better place"Luc said helping her up as he led her outside, Wendy saw them going out but her friends occupied them that she didn't have to check on them right away.

Stepping out, they bumped into Andy running inside the house. "Girl"Esther called and Andy saw them. "Esther, are you okay? Derrick texted and told me to pick you up."She said. "I am fine, that Derrick was exaggerating"Esther smiled.

"I will take care of her, you should go inside and enjoy yourself"Luc said and Andy knew she can count on him so she leave them there and went inside...