"Business." Vanessa narrowed her eyes at Skylar then made a conclusion. "I think she is way better been as an actor or model. Anything entertainment. I mean take a look at that skin, pure white. And that face.....I'd kill for that innocently, devilish, looking face."

Skylar shifted uncomfortably in her seat, eyes unconsciously drifting over to Grayson. 

"Honey...." Mr Knight warned before his son got the chance to, but his wife barely spared him a look, turning to her daughter. "Aren't I right, Mia?"

Mia who also had been studying Skylar, nodded in agreement. "Her face is really unique. More than enough to give the movie industry a run for their money."

Excitedly she turned to Grayson. "Hey. Big brother. Since you guys aren't dating, why don't you hand her to me?"

"No."

"Staying with you will just be wasting such a natural talent. Just hand her over, will you?" Mia stated.

"No."

"Please....big brother."

"I said no, and that is final." Grayson shoot her a glare which immediately calmed her boiling nerves.

"Allow the poor girl to eat in peace, will you all." Mr Knight sighed. And all eyes turned to the green looking 'Skylar' who had turned from 'human' to a 'handable property' within seconds.

"But then, are you really not thinking of going into acting, Big sister?" Mia directed her gaze to Skylar.

"No." Skylar replied in a small voice. "I think....I like me like this."

"But...."

"Enough Nina." Mr Knight cautioned. "Let's just eat. Shall we?"

"Right." Vanessa straightened her back, shinny eyes scanning the table full of food. "Why don't you try these?" 

Before Skylar could get what was happening, all the side dishes next to her plate had been switched.

"Hmm." She first tried the potato looking chinese dish. Stifling a moan at the heavenly taste. "its so good."

'look really is deceiving.' Skylar noted.

"Mia made it." Vanessa smile elongated to her ears and Skylar's eyes drifted to Mia, who was now on her phone. 

"Well Grayson taught me how, its one of his favourite." Mia who couldn't miss an opportunity in boasting her brother's image, quickly spoke up.

'he really can cook? Then, how come I have never tasted his food before.' The glutinous side of Skylar couldn't help but question.

"You should also try these too." Vanessa gestured to a plate of honey and soy noodles. 

"Pass me the salt, will you Skylar?" Grayson abruptly spoke up.

Skylar stifly reached for the salt, handing it over to Grayson, her elbow knocked on the glass cup in front of her, in the process of withdrawing her hand. The half filled cup, moving along with the unintentional force spilled all over her dress. All the action happening in less than 3 seconds.

"Oh my God." "Fuck" Vanessa and Mia gasped in unison.

While Skylar could only stare sheepishly at the mess she made.

'Why does things like this always happens to me?' Her heard blared.

"Come on, let's go clean you up." Grayson sighed. But Mia quickly stopped him from getting up.

"No need, I will take care of her."

Grayson looked over to Skylar to see if she was comfortable, before agreeing. Glaring at his sister. "No funny business."

"What do you take me for?" Mia pouted innocently. Throwing Grayson a wink as she tolled Skylar up the stairs.

"Here you go." Mia picked out a pink dress, then hand it over to Skylar

'pink.' Skylar cringed inwardly.

Although reluctant, she quickly changed into it, which unexpectedly fitted perfectly.

Tho.....a little too short.

"Sorry for dragging you here." Skylar apologized. Shifting from one foot to another. 

"Its no big deal." Mia waved. "Besides even in an enclosed room with such a beauty as yourself is really such an honor."

'she really thinks so high of me.' Skylar smiled.

Mia jumped on her bed, releasing a sigh. While Skylar scanned her room, which was as equisive as other parts of the mansion.

"We aren't going back downstairs." She asked after she noticed no movement from the other girl.

"Nah." Mia shook her head. "It's not like they are doing anything fun."

"Won't Grayson be mad"

"I don't think so–" Mia said hesitantly. Then added truthfully. "He definitely will be mad."

'and you don't mind?' Skylar wanted to ask. 

"Since we will both be staying here why don't we make use of the time." Mia jumped up excitedly.

"Uh––"

"I just bought this new collection of dresses, I haven't had the time to try them on. Yet" Mia stated, throwing the doors of her walk-in closet open. Then she turned to Skylar who felt really uncomfortable with all her enthusiasm. "Why don't you help me with rating them?"

"That––i––" Skylar stumbled on her words. But the little brunette girl was out of ear reach before she could make her point.

"I have always wanted to be an idol. I mean who doesn't wants to be an idol?" Mia rambled continuously. "I mean you get to be popular, rich, loved, and get many, many good things."

She paused, throwing a thoughtful look at Skylar. "I really don't get why you don't want to be an actress. With such a face, it won't be really hard to become famous."

"It's just not.......my thing." Skylar said softly.

"Why?" Mia asked boldly. Settling in the middle of a chaos of clothes. "I think it's pretty nice."

"The ability to portray, and live in someone's shoe, using a different view on life." She mused. "And at the same time, while looking through someone's window. If not for for the fact that I am very horrible at acting. Fuck been an idol, I would have fought tooth and nails to become a renown actress. No. Maybe become both. That should be possible."

"There's only one simple explanation to acting. Becoming a book character in reality." Mia gushed on. "Isn't it exciting giving those empty words on paper life?"

'A book character in reality.'

'giving empty words life.' Skylar resounded in her head.

"Forget about it. I can't change your mind." She waved her hand, selecting a royal blue floor length gown. "Right now I can't do anything but put up a personal influencer blog. But the moment am done with high school I will be free from mom and dad. And the moment I am out I will give the entertainment company a spark that they have never seen before."

Watching her overflowing confidence, Skylar couldn't help but smile softly.

They had barely spent ten minutes on the 'Fashion Rating.' when the door burst open, and Vanessa walked in. "

"Finally." In a dress of emerald green, Mia strolled towards her. Hungrily snatching the tray of snack out of her mother's hand, she jumped on her bed.

"Huh....my poor stomach." She moaned at the mouthwatering smell. 

Vanessa wrinkled her nose at her daughter, and with a snort, said. "All you know is eat and phone. Don't forget to share with Skylar."

"Skylar." Mia suddenly remembered she had a companion, looking up at the same time to meet Skylar stumbling out of the walk-in closet, in a red, floor length ball gown she was forced to wear by the former.

The gown clinged to her skin. Showing of the fake figure she had gained from the effect of the waist trainer.

"There you are." Vanessa grinned deeply at the sight. "You look even more alluring in red, sweety."

Skylar who hardly receivers compliment could only blush in response.

"This life is really so unfair." Mia mumbled.

'how come she looks good on everything, but I have to go through Soo much trouble to look half the same.' she pouted to herself.

"Shut up and eat." Vanessa, who could easily guess her thought, smacked her head. Then smiled at Skylar before heading to the door. "You girls can continue doing whatever you are doing. I will go join the boys. Where I belong."

"As if." Mia stuff her mouth with a slice of pie before pushing the tray over to Skylar. 

Not wanting to be rude, Skylar also picked a muffin. 

A warm buzz engulf her senses at the intake of her fifth muffin. And she could feel her vision waver.

"Are these alcoholic?" She turn to Mia. 

Before she could say another word, the door creaked open, and Grayson walked in. "Let's go. It's starting to get la––"

He stared at the funny looking Skylar, then frowned.  "Did she eat the muffins"

"I didn't know she can't hold her liquor." Mia tried to defend herself. 

Grayson directed his signature glare at his sister, then turned to Skylar. "Can you walk?"

"It's nothing." Skylar assured in a small voice. "I didn't eat much."

Not convinced, Grayson grabbed on her hand. "Come on."

"What about the dress?" Skylar fought against his pull, glancing over to Mia.

"You can keep it." Mia smile, then muttered to herself. "After all I get to keep yours. Who knows how much big brother spent on it? Hehehe."

"Bye bye big sister." Mia waved frantically. "Come over next time. Or better, you can come check me out at school. I really can't wait to show you to my friend."

"Bye." Skylar sent a small wave back. Letting Grayson lead her out of the room.

They encountered the Knight couple at the living, were they exchanged goodbyes.

"Don't forget to come visit again sweety." Vanessa waved identically as Mia, as Grayson ushered her into the car.

She leaned into her seat, savouring the quite environment with her eyes close.

Watching her from the side mirror, Grayson abruptly spoke up. "You said you wanted to tell.me something. Earlier."

Jolting out of her meditative state, Skylar glosses. "Oh...that."

"You don't want my help." Grayson said before she could. "That's it right?"

"Right" Skylar nodded softly.

"Okay." He has pretty much guessed her reply. "Then what about becoming an actress?"

"You could grab this opportunity and put it for your own use. I can give you a standing ground"

"I––"

"Altho you really don't want my help, it will be as tho, an empowerment. To be able to get your revenge, you will have to stand at this same height with them. You aren't really thinking of letting them off the hook, are you?" Although Skylar never told him about the truth behind the rumors, it didn't take Grayson much trouble to find out. Seeing such innocent person been served such injustice, even a devil will feel vexed.

'Revenge?' But on Skylar's part, she never really thought of taking revenge. Maybe it was because she was too engrossed in her current situation, or maybe it was because she took everything that happened as her fault. 

Of course she would love to hurt them back. Make them feel twice the pain and helplessness she felt. She wanted to crush them under her feet until they become nothing but dust in her eyes.

But still, she couldn't find the nerve to 'think' about revenge.

After fumbling in silence for some seconds, Skylar muttered softly. "I am tired."

"Okay." Grayson reluctantly drew back his inquisitive gaze then nodded.

And true to her words, Skylar feel asleep halfway through the ride, and Grayson only woke her up when they arrived home.

Navigating to her room with sleepy eyes. Her head had just touched the pillow when her phone rang.

With a aggrieved groan she reached for her phone. Swiping pass the lock screen to meet the caller's contact.

Her heart slowed down, all signs of sleep watching off her face at the familiar name.