What do you want?

Author's Point Of View

Jackson went to the hospital in the previous chapter for a therapy session with Dr. Jasmine. He had a good experience with his therapy, except after he finished it. When he emerged from Dr. Jasmine's office, he was met by Director Maria, who would break his heart.

Director Maria asked him, "Jackson, is that you?"

I don't know what she's doing here! - Jackson.

Jackson was about to leave when Director Maria grabbed his hand and said, "I'm sorry, you've got the wrong person."

"No, I'm not mistaken about this. There is no doubt in my mind that you are Jackson. Jackson, take a look at me!", she touched his head and he turned around to look at her.

Maria was pushed to the limit by his apparent movement expertise. Their relationship is changing as her "apprentice" grows in experience. And to Jackson's surprise, there were two girls, ages 10 and 17, who were staring at him with an unknown intent. When he remembers one of the twins, he recognizes them.

The younger girl asks Maria, "Mom, who is this?"

Emma, you know me. Jackson, I used to be your idol. – Jackson

Emma's mouth was muffled by Maria's hand.

In Emma's ear Maria said, "I need you to stop talking for a while."

Emma nods her head in acknowledgement of her actions.

When Maria finally gets around to telling her older daughter what happened, she says, "Florence, I have a few urgent matters to attend to right this minute. Is that right? You'll need to meet up with your father immediately." as she gestured toward her husband and twin's father, Larry. "

Florence is her second daughter. A psychopath has come up with a clever moniker. –Jackson while look at Florence.

Curios about Jackson, Florence squinted her eyes at Jackson.

"As a mother, I would like to accompany you on your trip. It's a strange thing for him to say."

Florence, your mother is a wicked person. I'm not one of them. – Jackson.

"If you don't mind, please don't interfering with my business", Maria says.

"Alright, mom."

When Maria's husband returned from the hospital, she told him that her daughters wanted to be with her. As he waves at her, Larry says he will wait at a nearby cafe. A restaurant near the hospital is their destination.

His cell phone tells him it is 5 p.m. Jackson checks the time on his cell phone.

Well, that's a long time for me to go through my therapy session. - Jackson

Jackson has a strange feeling because Florence is afraid to look at him when they're walking down the street with him. After this, Jackson returns home and regrets his decision to accompany her to a restaurant. Then, when a seat becomes available, they sit down. In the meantime, Jackson is with Florence.

"What would you like to order?" the waiter asked as he handed over the menu book.

Maria smiled as she accepted the menu book, saying, "Hmm, I think we should check out the food menu."

Waiter nods and says, "Ok, have a good time."

The waiter then leaves with a plate that is empty in tow.

Jackson still perplexed as to why Maria wants him to share a meal?

Jackson ask her curiously, "What do you want?"

"Come back from your retirement, please. Your fans beg you to return every time, even on my social media accounts."

Beg? You want to play with me, bitch? I want to keep moving at my own pace, and I want to live a normal, peaceful, and happy life. – Jackson.

'Director, I don't want to come back.'

Maria asks Jackson, "How come I could have paid you more than any other actor at the agency?"

"No, I won't be returning to the agency in the future. I also hope that you will be able to treat other actors fairly. Not only you, but also those around you, require a salary from that man in order to live."

"His money was used to pay me, and I was able to balance it out. Don't annoy him."

How did they get along? - Jackson.

"So, Jack, what do you think of my offer? Is it something you're willing to accept?"

I declined her offer, "No, thank you."

"Fine, at the very least, let me feed you."

"Alright."

They placed an order for food and called the waiter to let him know what they wanted to have. Following their order, Maria and Emma leave the restaurant for a short period of time. Jackson and Florence are brought together. Suddenly, Florence spoke up.

"Jackson, how well do you know Maria?"

"As far as I knew, she was a familiar figure to me. She's a hard-working woman, just like you. She was ecstatic when she had a good idea, and she will contact me despite my hectic schedule. I consider her a mentor."

"Is this true? Please allow me to introduce myself. If you want to call me Flo or Florence, that's perfectly fine with me "Florence extended her hand for a handshake and shook it.

"Pleased to meet you, Flo. Jackson is my given name, but you can call me Jaksen if you prefer."

"Jaksen? A stage name, then?"

"In the past, I went by the stage name 'Jackson.'"

"Who's the idea to give you that name?"

"Director Maria chose the name herself because it was short and memorable. Her initial reaction to hearing my name was unthinkable. Jackson became my stage name as a result of her suggestion."

"Oh, so your stage name is your real name spelled differently?"

"Yes."

"She's on her way. As enemies, we must continue to fight each other", As Florence approaches Jackson, she warns him to act like a hostile opponent.

When Emily returns to the table, she asks, "Where is the food?"

Emily is informed by Jackson that the food is on its way.

"It was not a question that I asked to you, evil!"

This mutt… - Jackson, upset.

"Emma, please be polite. Surely, you should be grateful that I invited Jackson to join us for dinner."

"But Emma doesn't want to eat alone. I want to eat with dad."

"Emily does not like me, Director.", Jackson tells her.

"In addition, she needs to learn more about you."

It is served by a waiter, who leaves with a smile on his face.

They continue to eat until a female walks up to their table and claims to be a fan of Maria. They posed for a picture with Florence taking it. Jackson's presence became apparent to the fan, who became startled.

"Are you Jackson, by any chance?"

"My apologies, but you're got the wrong person. He's not Jackson, though he's close. Mommy's enemy, he's always looking for a way to get closer ", gushed Emma.

Nice deformation, Emma. – Jackson.

"What do you think? If that's the case, my apologies.", the fan departs.

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After they have eaten, they return to the hospital to look for Larry, who is still missing. Maria's family said their goodbyes to Jackson when they found Larry (Who ordered to taxi online on his cell phone). Florence snatched Jackson's hand as she walked out the door.

Jackson replies, "What?"

With a hush on her finger, Florence tells Jackson, "Here is my phone number, I hope you will answer my message tonight, okay?"

Florence pleaded with Jackson not to tell anyone about the incident.

Thank you, Flo. – Jackson.

Jackson checked his cell phone that night to see if Florence had sent him any messages. Florence had not. Next, the class group's message rang in his cell phone. In a letter to Jackson, the class leader invited him to join the class group and the batch group. They all join the group chat after he accepts both of them.

This group has 50 members? Oh my god, this chat group is like a ministry. – Jackson.

As he looks around, he realizes that Florence is also a member of the group.

"Florence was a student in Pramuwijaya High School? Even though I didn't know that..."

Ping.

Florence adds you to her list of friends on Line!

Florence: Finally, we are able to communicate with one another.

Jackson: You studied at Pramuwijaya High School, correct?

Florence: And right now, we need to have a conversation.

Jackson: About that, after we ate at the restaurant, I'm sure you remember.

Florence: About that... Maria is the subject of our discussion.

Jackson: What's her story?

Florence: Whether you know it or not, Maria is abusive.

Jackson: What? That's impossible.

Florence: After you retired from the entertainment, she started becoming an abusive woman. The two of you seem to be having a disagreement. Both of you seem to be trying to keep something a secret from us.

Jackson: Larry know about it, did he?

Florence: He was aware of it. When she abuses me, he never communicates with me.

Florence: Let me showed you my bruises that caused by her.

Florence send a photo that showed her bruises.

Jackson: Ugh… That hurt.

Florence: Yes, I am aware of that fact. But I'm not going to stop fighting about it.

Jackson: That's something I've never heard of before... Flo, thank you for the information you provided me with.

Florence: Your welcome, Jack.

As it turns out, I have new information about her. – Jackson.

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Continued on the next chapter...