Binded by friendship - Episode 7

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Vivian's POV
I hate Mondays!!!!!

As I walked into the gates of The Marcias I couldn't tell why I was feeling a cold shivers  down my spine.

Pushing the nervousness at the back of my head, I walked into Jaxon's private studio which he calls his man cave and found both Jaxon Marcias and his stylist/Fashion designer Ciara Kimani arguing about something.

"Am I interrupting something????" I asked.
"Yes!!!!"Jaxon said in a pissed tone not looking at me.
"No Vivian!!!!" Ciara retorted. I could sense a layer of pain in her voice.

Ciara began walking away when Jaxon grabbed her arm, "This conversation isn't over . I will find you after my interview..." Jaxon said in a quiet emphasis.

What the hell did I walk into???It seems like a couple's fight which again is not because Ciara just married Jordan a week ago...Damn, I am confused.

"Go to hell!!!!" Ciara's voice grated harshly.

Ciara walked out of the room and Jaxon stood there raking his fingers through his hair furiously.

Wait is Jaxon in love with Ciara???? I sense a love triangle kind of shit. Damn fifty shades of fucked up.

"Are you in love with Ciara????" I covered my mouth with my hand after realizing what had slipped from my mouth.

" Mind your business Viv and so you know this is your last day working for me..." His face was a glowering mask of rage

"Excuse me what????"

"What's your job Viv????"

What a stupid question

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. Anyway let me answer for the sake of civilization.

" To secure interviews for you with local and National medias, develop publicity, social media campaigns,issue press releases ...."
"And to generate positive press and media exposure for me and make sure that my public reputation isn't tarnished..."He added almost in a loud voice.

"But I have always made sure that you and your brother's image isn't tarnished..." I raised my eyebrows questionably.

I know someone is wondering what the heck is she talking about with this hot fine ass man. I am Vivian Rio, I am a celebrity publicist who works with the Marcias brothers(Jaxon and Mason..) but especially Jaxon and now I think I am jobless.

"You now how to work with Google to get false,defaming headlines removed from the search engines. You are good with dealing with difficult  people and prickly writer-types but you have a really bad temper...."

"Ooooh so this is about my fight with Lucy onSaturday????" I bit my my lip in the realization that I had really fucked.

"That's one of them Viv. You threatened a journalist and told him and I quote,"Pull down that article sucker or I will cut your balls off." 

"You slapped a fan who wouldn't stop following me, it was a good thing but it was hella crazy."

"I wanted to restore her sanity...." 

I placed my purse on the coffee table and sank gracefully in the black leather sofa and he follows suit.

"Your actions are having a bad impact in my brand. You are a good publicist but your nature is damaging my brand. Hope you understand...." He tried to reach for my hand but I drew it back like it was on fire.

"Sure...The only constant thing in life is change...." I swallowed a sob raising up my throat.

"This is your first interview with Jackson Kayla and trust me you don't want to get into his bad side..."

Jackson Kayla was a good Tv host who had a gift of making celebrities freak out, be dumbfounded and spill unnecessary beans in his show.

I was going to take Jaxon through some questions he was sure to be asked and how to answer them without  unknowingly spilling the beans. And also how to steer a question away in a smooth practiced manner.

I can't believe I lost my job.Ooooh my God, I got fired.
Deep breaths Vivian,don't show him your tears.

"So what do I do not to get on his bad side????"

"Don't be rude, don't be arrogant and laugh at his jokes even though they suck..."

"That's easy." He shrugged.

"Don't get too confident. It will get personal..."

"How personal????" 

"He will ask about Ciara and Jordan private wedding, the rumours about you having herpes, your fight with Inkido and definitely my fight with Lucy on Saturday..."

"That's very very personal." He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"But how you answer them will matter..."

"For example the question about Jordan and Ciara's wedding,just say they wanted a simple celebration with family and close friends..."

"But knowing Jackson he will ask if this has anything to do with the runaway bride.." I added.

"What??!" His voice rose in surprise.
" Its no biggie. Just say once bitten twice shy."

"Smart Viv..." He lifted his hand for a hand.
"And yet you are firing me..." I replied in a low voice filled with disappointment.

"Viv????"
"Remember to look him into the eyes when answering him to show you aren't intimidated with his private questions..." I cut him off...

"What about the herpes thing????If he asks about herpes, he will also ask about that drama queen Sheila...."

"Jackson as you know, people love attention...Simple and direct..." 

Damn I will miss my job....

"And your fight with Inkido just say at times men have to fight for their respect." I added.

"And about your fight with Lucy?????"

"You can never understand women...They are like this complicated algorithm you can never solve...."

"And with that answer, I will seem like a guy who minds his business...."

"Okay.....The rest of the questions will be about your achievements so far, your regrets, your projects this year and the likes. I am sure you gonna rock this interview...."

"Thank you Viv and I am sorry thing s have to end this way...." I could sense sadness in his voice.

"Did Amelia talk you into this??" I spat out.
"Yeah,she claimed she is my manager and knows what's best for me..."

That snake!!!!Amelia Hare was the Marcias' brothers manager.She has been having feeling for Jaxon for as long as I can remember but Jaxon is sweet and loving with every other girl apart from her. That must really suck.

"It's okay. So are you ready to spill the beansabout you and Ciara?????" 

"You don't always get what you want in life..." He sighed.
"Don't worry, you will find another Ciara someday..."

"I don't know about that. She is one in a million..."He stuttered.

"Things always get better. She is married to Jordan now, you have to force yourself to move forward.If not for your sake, for the sake of your brother's marriage."

"You are right Viv.Thanks for always been a good friend and sorry for yelling at you earlier.

Read " Bloody Fog " by the same author ( Fideh Mwangi )

. I was just angry and it seemed like a good idea to vent it out on you..."

"It's okay..." I outstretched my arms and invited him in for a hug.
I am gonna miss him and his silly jokes.

"Write a song about me someday,at least you owe me that..." I could feel my eyes burn with tears as I wrapped my arms around him.
"I will...." He chuckled.

"If you two are done with your goodbye bullshit,Jaxon has to start getting ready it's 4 o'clock...." Amelia shouted behind us.

"And Victor was a fool to let you go..."Jaxon whispered before pulling back.
"Thank you...."

"Miss Rio can we have a talk outside????" Amelia asked.
"No need I am leaving,"Jaxon retorted," Take care Viv..." He gave me a peace sign and left the music studio.

"So do you think getting me fired is going to make Jaxon love you?? You are crazier that I thought...." I awakened the anger I had tried so had to tame since I found out I was losing my job.

"Without you in the way, he will have a shoulder to lean on honey....." I wanted to wipe that wicked smirk on her face with a fist. She is lucky I still have a bruised lip.

"There will always be another Vivian,another Sheila,another Tracy but never you Honey..." I said the last word with emphasis.

"You bitch..." She clenched her fists to control her rage.
"I will miss the Marcias' brothers and this job but I am glad I won't have to see you face everyday. You got me fired because you thought I was a blockhead to your happy ending with Jaxon but you know what girl you are stuck in a hopeless nightmare...."

"He will never love you. He will never be yours...." I emphasized word by word.

"How dare you????" She tried to slap me,tears blinding her eyes but I held her arm in mid-air.

"Don't even think about it. I don't wanna drag your dead body out of here. You know I can..." 

I saw her body flinch in fear. That's right girl....

I dropped her hand and grabbed my purse and files from the coffee table.

I walked past her and stopped at the door,"So you know that's a cheap move you pulled. Pulling another woman down just because of your crazy insecurities is selfish. I hope your foolishness pays off..." And I slammed the door on my way out.

My job was to secure this interview for Jaxon and prep him for it and that went well.
 
So one question still remains, how will I spend the rest of my evening???Amyra....Tamara is probably at work and Eve won't be free till around eight o'clock.

As I was searching  for my phone in my very disorganized purse, I came through last week's biscuit wrappings.

What the hell!!!!I thought I threw them away...
Amyra was right,my purse is a dumpster.

"Hey Amy????" I giggled with enthusiasm after the third ring when she picked up.
"Please tell me you didn't confront Nick????"

"I am on your way to your apartment with a bottle of wine. There better be good in that house...." And I hanged up.

A/N
If you want to understand more about the Marcias brothers, read attitude meets arrogance. Thank you

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  • Zoey Whyte picture
  • Dolapo Oloyede picture
    Dolapo Oloyede
    Now understood the linked with Marcia's Thumbs up
  • Young Royalty picture
    Young Royalty
    Gosh fideh,you never cease to amaze me,can't believe attitude meets arrogance is here,they way you arranged everything is so splendid,viv is really a nice publicist.
  • YO DE picture
    YO DE
    Mad ohhh Ciara and Jordan here again
  • YO DE picture
    YO DE
    Mad ohhh Ciara and Jordan here again
  • YO DE picture
    YO DE
    Mad ohhh Ciara and Jordan here again
  • YO DE picture
    YO DE
    Good work fideh
  • Fideh Mwangi picture
    Fideh Mwangi
    @Royalty thanks dear
  • Fideh Mwangi picture
    Fideh Mwangi
    @Yo DE Thanks dear
  • Eunice Ache picture
    Eunice Ache
    I love your twists and turns fideh
  • Fideh Mwangi picture
    Fideh Mwangi
    @Ache thank you
  • Gozie Vera picture
    Gozie Vera
    Wow thanks Fideh, i really luv all ur stories, though i hv nt been commenting. God bless u for always making us hapi.
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