Gulf POV

That night was one of the happiest days of my life. I got a contract from an agency, and I celebrated it with all my friends, but when I heard the words, I love you from Mew. My words turn upside down! It's like I have a panic attack.

I'm so happy! I was so freaking happy when I heard Mew say that he loves me! I'm thrilled, at the same time sad because I feel like there is something wrong. I feel so guilty about being happy, especially if my parents suffer from our problems. I already lied and sinned to my mother when I chose to become friends with Mew, not this?

I'm not the innocent, not like what Mew taught and see me as! I'm the kind of person who will do everything just to get what I want, even if those things are not suitable for many. It's so easy to love, but it's hard to take action on it.

Since that night, I instantly put up the wall again between Mew and me. Higher and thinker wall! I ignored him! I tried my very best not to take back all the things I'd said to him! It hurts, but I know I need to do it! I focus on my dreams and my mom's game plan for me.

As days went by, all I did was work diligently and practice my songs repeatedly! I kept singing in different gigs and events. Mingle with every person who can help me achieve my dreams. My mom asks me to go to different breakfast, lunch, and dinner meetings with anyone related to the music industry! My mom calls it a meeting, but for me, it's a date because most of them are with men, who look at me like any minute they will eat alive! but I have to do it. I have to meet all of them. I agreed to meet different talent managers, executives, and procedures! It's only a date, but I need to do my best to build and promote myself to those people! My mom said that nowadays, it's not enough that you are just good at singing!

This is the one thing that I don't want Mew to see about me! I don't want him to see that the man he loves and worship is so desperate that he is ready to use anyone just to get what he wants.

Author POV

After the Scene where Mew and Anthony fight over Gulf.

Gulf's mom: Gulf? Where does that makeup that I bought for you yesterday? You know it's not only girls who need to wear makeup. If you want others to like you, you need to do this to be more presentable!

Gulf: It's just there, somewhere, mom! 

Gulf's mom steps away from those makeups.

Samantha: Are you okay, Gulf!

Gulf: Ahh, yes!

Samantha: Do you know, Mew!

Gulf: Sam! I don't need to hear it!

Samantha: Do you know he always gets angry with anyone who looks like Anthony!

Gulf: Sam!

Samantha: I just want to let you know how miserable Mew is!

Gulf: What do you want me to do then!

Samantha: You can try!

Someone suddenly steps inside Gulf's room.

Gulf: Its mom!

Gulf and Samantha look away from each other

Gulf's mom: Here! I found the makeup already, and here I also found these clothes! I'm sure you'll find yourself sexier.

Samantha: Wow! Auntie! These clothes are so beautiful, but why does it look so revealing, Auntie? See the chest part? Does Gulf will wear something inside?

Gulf's mom: Of course not! This is it!

Samantha: Oh! So, the chest part is going to be revealing! (Smiles awkwardly)

Gulf's mom: Yes! So, Gulf! Change to this now so that I can see it for myself.

Samantha: Wow! Through these clothes! I'm sure Gulf is going to be signed by a recording manager! I'm sure Gulf is going to be successful after this! (Speaks sarcastically!)

Gulf's mom: So, Gulf! Rehearse your song again now! From the top! You need to be perfect for later!

Gulf started to sing but made a mistake in the end.

Gulf's Mom: Son? Is something bothering you? You seemed distracted!

Gulf: Ahh, nothing, mom! Maybe I'm just thirsty!

She looks at Samantha!

Gulf's mom: Samantha, can you step out for a bit?

Samantha: Why? (Felt worried)

Gulf's mom: I said, can you please step out? Also, get some water for Gulf.

Samantha: Oh, Okay!

Gulf's mom: Also, please close the door when you step out!

Samantha: Okay, Auntie!

Samantha steps out. Gulf's mom looks at Gulf.

Gulf's mom: Gulf, tell me the truth, do you have a boyfriend?

Gulf: No, mom!

Gulf's mom: Suitor?

Gulf: No, mom! (She slaps him)

Gulf's mom: I said! Do you have a suitor?

Gulf: No, mom! (Slaps again)

Gulf is now on the floor, holding his hurt and bruised face.

Gulf's mom: Are you dating someone I don't know!

Gulf: No, mom! (Slaps)

Gulf's mom then grabbed Gulf to stand up, but then she pushed him to the wall.

Gulf's mom: Are you still seeing that troublesome guy! (She started to strangle him)

Gulf: Not anymore, mom!

Gulf's mom: Look at me!

Gulf: Not anymore, mom! (Slap him, none stop)

Gulf's mom: I told you! Don't make me angry, Gulf! Don't ever test my patience!

She held his hands so tightly that Gulf winced because of the pain.

Gulf: Mom! I told you, we do not see each other anymore! (She let go of him and pushed him to bed)

Gulf's mom: Later! You will meet Anthony! I have already reserved a restaurant! Treat him well! If he asks you to go somewhere else, just join him!

Gulf: What? What do you mean, mom?

Gulf's mom: Anthony's father is very influential to someone big in a recording company! He will help you get in!

Gulf: But mom!

Gulf's mom: Forget anyone in the past! Just focus on Antony! If he asks you to go somewhere else, just to satisfy him! Just go! No questions ask! If he holds your hand, just smile. If he kisses you, just let him!

Gulf: Mom! Please stop! I don't want to hear it!

Gulf's mom: If he touches your body, struggle a little, of course, you cannot look like you're so willing already!

Gulf: Mom! I can't!

Gulf's mom: That you're easy to get, fight him a little!

Gulf: I will not do it!

Gulf's mom: Pretend that you don't want it at first.

Gulf: I won't

Gulf's mom: But in the end, just let him because you like him too!

Gulf: Mom! I'm your son, for god's sake!

Gulf's mom: That is why you should do what I'm telling you because you're my son! You're just my son! I'm your mother! I'm the one who raised you! I'm the one who struggles. That is why you owe me your life! You don't have the right not to follow! You promised me when you were young, remember? All of this is for me! For your mom! For your mom!

Gulf continues to cry.

To be continued

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