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Artifice - Prologue "I start to feel like I can't maintain the act any longer that I may just start to show through. And I wish I knew what was wrong. Maybe something about how stupid my whole life is. I don't know. Why does the rest of the world put up with the hypocrisy, the need to put a happy face on sorrow, the need to keep on keeping on...? I don't know the answer; I know only that I can't. I don't want any more vicissitudes, I don't want any more of this try, try again stuff. I just want out. I've had it. I am so tired." Tiffany Rose Flynn is a name that is heard and talked about all over the city of New York being legally titled as the famous superstar of New York, who wouldn't? Tiffany isn't just a famous celebrity but also the heiress and only daughter of the top-notch Conner Flynn, owner and CEO of Flynn Industries. Her being a normal teen is the last thing you would ever thought of. But everything will change when she was forced to exile to London. And during her stay, she has to forget her existence as the Tiffany Flynn and be a goodly-two-shoes nerd named Lacey Scarlett Scott. Can the precious jewel of New York be a normal teenager for once? Can this be the antidote to her fears? Can she overcome all the problems on the way and continue her facade?
♪ Retrace I - Life of a Superstar ♪ "Okay Tiffany your good" "Thanks, Mik" Tiffany was suddenly snapped out of her thoughts as her make-up artist Mik done what she needs to do. As Mik gathered her stuffs out of the way Tiffany expressed her gratitude towards the magnificent job her two year worker still does. A beautician's hands are magical Tiffany thought in her mind. A gentle voice suddenly spoke, "Ms. Flynn, are you ready?" Tiffany snapped her attention to a young man who is clearly a crew because of the tag that was hanged on his neck. Tiffany waste no time as she stood up and conformed that she was ready to take the photo shoot today. She followed the young man to the location and spotted the staffs and the photographer she will work with for the photo shoot. Tiffany was honored to be back in vogue magazine, she was still ecstatic even though it's her fifth time to be the cover of the month. As she was taught to be respectful, Tiffany greets everyone with a pleasant smile that can make all the worries and problems in life disappear in a matter of seconds. Everyone was pleased with her eager attitude and greeted back whole-heartedly. The aura that she carries is described as dazzling and has a sense of warmth. The work for today was finished without any problems and had a very remarkable result. After finishing the shots Tiffany praised everyone a job well done and went back to her dressing room to clean up and leave for today. "Good job Tif", her manager Harold praised. "Thanks, Harry", Tiffany returned as she sat down and let Mik clean her up. Tiffany changed into a white sweater, short jeans and all-star converse. She may dress like a princess but she likes to wear ordinary clothes for the reason that it's comfy. But the thing is that she makes the clothes much more than ordinary even though she even in those clothes she is still fabulous and stands out. "All set", Tiffany saluted and everyone agreed or nodded in return. They walked out of the dressing room and as Tiffany walked through the hallway she greeted her fellow celebrity or workers in the building. They reach the parking lot and saw many fans that was crowding their way towards the van so the guards have to do their jobs and make sure that Tiffany makes it safe towards the vehicle. Tiffany was very touched on how devoted her fans were so to make it up to them she took some pictures, signed autographs and shook hands with them until she was on the van and greet them farewell. They went inside the van and after a while Harold decided to break the silence. "You just got the fans huh", Harold laughed. "Yeah, you just have to get mobbed and squished", Josh another of her co-worker joked which earned a laugh from the group. As the laughter died down Tiffany suddenly smiled and said, "Well, I wouldn't trade them for anything" Because they serve as my will to move forward. All of them look at her and saw how she brightens up at the cheers of her fans. Actually for them, Tiffany didn't really thought of them as fans yet friends. How the way she interacts with them is the same as how she does with her fellow celebrities. That is why every single one of them is glad to work with an incredible person and wouldn't have it any other way. Everyone continued their talk and jokes for another half hour and after that some of them are already sleeping or having their thoughts swirling around. Tiffany focused her attention towards the window that was on her side and saw the busy street of New York. Let's consider this day a job well done Tiffany thought as she closed her eyes and go on a deep slumber.
NOTICE I know you're a bit curious why I update so quickly it's because I already started this story a few days back and already wrote about a few chapters. And actually I really just wanted to write and I didn't plan on posting this up on a few websites a know but yeah, I suddenly have the courage to do so now. LOL Either way, hope you like it
♪ Retrace II - The Big Brother ♪ "Ms..." "Ms. Flynn..." "Ms. Flynn" Tiffany was abruptly awakened on her deep slumber by one of the young maids in the house. As she slowly sat down and rubbed her eyes she looked at the maid and said for a million of times to call her Tiffany and the maid apologized. She just laughed and said that its okay and the lady was excused, so the maid said her farewell and went out of the bedroom. No matter how many times she says that the workers of the house forgets it so she just laugh it out. Tiffany sighed and looked at the clock and saw that it's seven in the morning; I still got about an hour to fix up before breakfast Tiffany thought. She got up and stretched her stiff limbs for a few minutes and went to the bathroom to take a morning shower. For about seven thirty she finished and went out of the bathroom. With only a towel surrounding her body she went to her closet to pick out her casual clothes for this morning. Actually today she wanted to spend her time bonding with her older brother since they both don't have any work for today. Tiffany finished her scavenger hunt and decided to wear a crop top with the United States flag on it, jeans and ankle boots. She stood in front of her full mirror and observed herself. Still something missing she thought and opened the drawer of her hairdresser and took a pink heart necklace that was given by a friend especially for her. "Perfect", she grin at her reflection and went out of her room. She skipped inside the dining room and spotted her big brother Clifford sitting on one of the chairs reading a newspaper. As a mischievous kid, she stood behind her brother and shouted Boo. Clifford was shocked by the loud noise and almost fell out of the chair. Tiffany laughed and hugs her big brother. "I miss you Cliffy", Tiffany solemnly said before Clifford scolded her for nearly giving him a heart attack. "I know you miss my handsomeness lurking around the house", Clifford joked which earned a laugh from his younger sister and after a while he laugh with her too. Tiffany sat across her brother and said, "How are you brother" while leaning on the table waiting for breakfast to be served. "Since I am your only and favorite brother", Clifford winked which earned a giggle and a nod from Tiffany and continued, "I'm doing well actually the company is great" Clifford was on his first week on Flynn Industries and since he will replace his dad in the near future he was starting to know the mechanics on how to run their company. "Well I am proud of you", Tiffany said. Clifford just gave her boyish grin since the breakfast is finally serving. After having a typical American breakfast both of them move towards the living room and talked for a couple of minutes. "It seems like you did a great job at your photo shoot yesterday", Clifford said starting a conversation. Even though he is quite busy with his new job he still has the time to check up with his only little sister. "Yeah, I was beat", Tiffany said. "That's the understatement of the century", Clifford rolled his eyes and snorted. He knew his sister very well enough that she won't stop working until she was completely exhausted. The girl works herself out even in that fragile body of hers. That's why he decided to have her loose out for a while and persuaded his sister to go cart with him. "Sure, Lets race" Tiffany chirped.