CHLOE'S POV

"Trending topic ngayon sa social media ang kumalat na litrato at video ng umano'y drug party kasama ang iilang sikat at respetadong tao sa industriya" Seems like the voice is from the television.

"Iniimbestigahan na ngayon ng mga kinauukulan ang footage na nakuha ng isang insider. Kuha sa akto ang isang artista na hawak-hawak ang umano'y droga. Ayon sa---" the voice in the television was stopped and suddenly, I heard a very loud voice..

"What the Hell is this?! I told you not to go outside last night!! HEY WAKE UP!!" I hear the queen. The Pretentious Queen.

I stood up trying to open up my eyes. I feel so dizzy.

'Why did i drink too much last night? I barely can't remember anything'

I was awakened by a painful slap from the King. The Abusive King.

"ANO? HINDI KA PA RIN BA AAMIN HA?" It was as if a giant screamed!

'Scary?.. nah, I'm used to it'

-.-

'What should I confess? My name isn't even mentioned on that news anyway.. Why do they push me to be the bad person again? When infact, THEY ARE!'

Despite those thoughts in my mind.. I'm still unable to speak what I truly want to.. I was in a magic spell..

"Ah, so that's how you treat your foolishness now? Being quite doesn't solve anything" my mom said in an authoritative voice.

'Yes, you heard it right. My mom'

The Pretentious Queen is my Mother.

'Being quite does not solve anything? Then accusing me and pushing me to tell something I can't even remember of doing, can solve it? Unbelievable!' -.-

"I AM ASKING YOU ALCANTARA! TELL ME THIS INSTANT O BAKA GUSTO MONG MAGSISI NA NABUHAY KA?!" He is soooo angry!

'I've been regretting to be in this world since I was born because out of all the great man out there, you turn out to be my father!'

'Yes, you heard it right again'

The Abusive King is my Father.

'Does that make me a Princess? Well, afterall yes...'

The Puppet Princess.

I was born to be a star. The first time I opened my eyes, my mother is not the first person on my side but rather flashes from cameras, voices from reporters and civilian faces smiling through the hospital windows.

'Amazing isn't it? well I thought it is'

Growing up, I am so happy to get so much attention from people who I don't even know. Getting the spotlight everytime I walk in. Special Previledges in everything I do and believing to be the best among the best..

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FLASHBACK (3 YEARS AGO)

"Happy Birthday Chloe" another random guy is infront of me giving me flowers. I smiled as I accept it.

I'm currently carrying SO MANY gifts from the people here in School. This is my first time coming to School on my Birthday since my schedule on this very date is always hectic.

I just decided to come here because I left important things for my interview later.

"Naku ma'am Chloe kami na po magdadala" the guard said while catching his breathe..

"You don't have to. I told you na mabilis lang ako. I'll be back right away" I said and is about to go..

"Mahihirapan lang po kayo sa pagbitbit. Tingnan niyo po, mukhang marami pang parating" kuya guard said while pointing at a bunch of students carrying different stuffs that I think is a gift for me.

'This is insane!'

"Okay okay. Whatever" I just let them do their job.

As expected they are indeed for me. I just smiled while accepting everything.

To think that they made the effort to buy me gifts for my birthday is just beautiful.. ^_^

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During Interview:

"What do you plan on doing for her Birthday?" a reporter asked.

I am currently with my mom for an interview.

I don't know why they always have to ask about every detail information of my life. I'm used to it but at the same time as I grow older, I'm getting sick of it.

"Oh, we are planning to have the typical dinner with our family and her friends. I asked her what gifts she prefer to have but she just always answer simple things such as getting together with everyone" Mom gently said while smiling and tapping my back.

O_O

I can't explain the feeling right now. My heart is sooo happy and I can't hide this feeling, that's why...

"Really mom? We will have dinner together with my friends?" My eyes glowed and clapped. The reporters was startled but eventually complimented me for being cute.

The interview continued in them asking about that dinner party and How I get too excited for it.

Believe it or not, I was never given a chance to eat with them, My Mom and Dad. They are always busy just like How I am busy balancing School and Entertainment life.

My mom answered just like how a good mom should be. Telling them lies about How we always have the chance to bond as a family when infact we can't.

:((

I can't understand why does she need tell those lies... Everyone could understand our situation..

I mean she's a shining star despite being in the industry for a long time and Dad being a famous Surgeon internationally. It is a given fact that they will have a difficult time accompanying me while growing up.

Got distracted with a tap in my shoulder..

"Oh, pardon?" I said and smiled to them. I heard mom whispering to me to properly answer the question.

"You are now 15 years old, It is normal in your age to have a crush in your school or even here in the industry. Do you have someone in mind?" I was confused with the question but I have no time thinking too much, I still have my next schedule.

'Why would they even ask me that kind of questions? I'm basically a kid and not just that I'm a very busy kid'

"I prefer to focus on my studies and my work too. So I don't really have the time to think about those things" I smiled and the reporter seemed to be dissapointed.

'Are they expecting me to say something different? Unbelievable'

I saw my mom smiling so sweetly. I am trained to answer those kind of questions though I never thought I would hear those kind of questions at this early age. Anyway, the interview eventually ends..

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I am now on the way home. My body is just so tired of the tight schedule today.

'When will i have a normal birthday?'

I sighed

I remembered the things my mom said in the interview. Finally I could be with them.

Every work I have put on today is all worth it.. If I could have even a little bit of time to be with them.

^_^

I excitedly go out of the car and run toward the dining area. I've been wanting this since then..

'I'm so happy' ^_^

I saw a lot of foods and a huge birthday cake in the table..

I know my friends will not be here because basically I don't even have one! I am very busy that I ain't got time to play or interact with other people for a long time...

But I really don't care with the foods on the table.. all I want is to bond with my family... nothing more, nothing less!

I was dissapointed when I didn't see anyone on the table.

:((

"Where's Mom and Dad, Nay?" I asked the helper of the mansion.

I call her 'Nay' because she is my second mother growing up. She fills up every shortcomings of my biological mother..

"Akala ko ba'y mag didinner kayo? Call mo nalang" she said and I nodded.

I dialed mom's number "Mom, where are you? I thought we will have the dinner together tonight?"

"I need to do something urgent. I can't come" sabi ko na nga ba.

'Everytime, every single time!'

"Okay, take care" I told her in a sad tone which she probably not noticed.

"Oh and don't call your Dad. He's currently on operation" she said and ended the call.

I know what you're thinking.. I should just call my Dad, he will consider it since it's my Birthday but he always doesn't.

Back then I remember calling him while he is on operation and I was punished by a monster!

I was wounded on my both hands.. He regretted it afterwards not because it was painful on my part but it was too hard to CONCEAL. I have to cancel few tapings because of it..

'Unbelievable right? How could a parent do that?'

Instead of him not doing it again, I should be the one adjusting. I should never ever call him without him or Mom's permission.

"Busy nanaman ba sila iha?" Nanay asked. I nodded and she comforted me and told me she will accompany me while eating.

"Huwag ka nang malungkot diyan, tatawagan ko si Dada para may kalaro ka" she said.

She's referring to her child... so I wouldn't feel the loneliness of not having both of my parents tonight.. but it didn't help that much.

'The Princess will always be alone in this dark world behind those glamorous castles and magical fairytales...'

END OF FLASHBACK.

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