Upon seeing how calm she was, Rogerâs anger instantly flared up. âDo you think this is a small matter?â
âI told you before that I donât agree with you entering the entertainment industry. I canât do anything to help you if someone bullies you!â âI donât need your help!â Stella cut him off. âI just hope that you can take care of yourself. Itâs my choice to act, and Iâm here to tell you, not ask for your permission. Even though youâre my brother, I wish you could respect my choices.â Roger wasnât a calm person; his attitude was a little aggressive. The minute class ended, he pulled Stella outside. âWhy did you change your mind to become an actress? Donât you know how hard it is to be one?!â
âDo you know that our school also offers film and television majors? People talk about the slightly prettier-than-average girls. I donât want you to live that kind of life.â Stella let go of his hand.
Seeing that there was no one around, she sucked in a deep breath and said, âEvery industry has its difficulties. Iâve thought it through and no matter what, I will bear whatever negative comment that gets thrown at me.â
âBut I donât want you to suffer!â He subconsciously clenched his fist, feeling powerless. âYou really made up your mind?â He knew that once she made her decision it was hard to change her mind. She had been that way since she was a kid. Stella nodded. âI have the script with me. Of course, Iâm serious about this.â Roger suddenly stared at her for a long time before he said, âBefore this, you said you went on a business trip. Was that a lie? Youâve decided to join the entertainment industry for a long time, havenât you?â
She was here today to tell him the truth.
There werenât any secrets between them, but because of Weston, she had to keep lying.
âIâm sorry, Roger. I just donât want you to worry.â
He didnât say a word, a massive sense of frustration and failure enveloping him. He suddenly laughed at himself. âIâm really useless, right? I only trouble you and canât help you with anything.â
âDonât talk like that. Weâre family.â
âExactly Weâre a family. We should help each other. Why am I always troubling you?â
Stella instantly frowned. âRoger, donât talk like thatâ¦â Right after she finished her words, footsteps approached from the other end of the corridor. âIs Robb here?â The teacher from the school office rushed over, knocked on the door of the classroom, and glanced inside, âIs Robb here? Come out for a while please.â In the corridor, Roger let go of Stella and turned to the teacher. âIâm here. Whatâs the matter?â âRobb, youâre here?â The teacher walked to him. âI have some things to discuss with you.
Come with me to the office.â
Afterward, she glanced at the woman next to Roger and said, âGet to class. Donât stay in the corridor!â
âSheâs my sister,â Roger explained. âYour sister?â the teacher fixed her glasses. Stella didnât know if she was imagining things, but she could feel the teacher sizing her up. âSince your sister is here. She should come along too.â
Not only was Roger stunned but Stella was as well. âMe?â
What did this have to do with her?
The teacher didnât want to elaborate more and simply said, âJust follow me and youâll know.â