Threats

That Night at Lisa's home...

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Lisa collapsed flat on the living room couch, completely exhausted.

"Welcome back sweetie. How was your day?", her mom asked cheerfully. She had a tray of brownies in her hand.

"Ahh... Can't talk now mom. Every bone in my body aches! I was assigned to the devil! A freaking monster mom.", Lisa grumbled.

"Yeah?...", Mrs Hatton sensed a complaint. She set the brownies down and sat on the couch by Lisa to give her full attention.

"Yeah. His name's Kevin. You know? That hardcore, evil rockstar Kevin!"

Her mom quickly recalled.

"Oh yeah. Kevin. Ehhh... He doesn't have the best reputation...", she said, scrunching her face.

Lisa, pleased that her mom properly identified the subject of her anger, fired away.

"Yeah. That Kevin. He's overseeing my training. He worked me to death mom. He got the strictest instructors at Platinum to teach me complicated dance moves, stage presence, vocal performance, everything!...

Well, I gotta admit he's good and I did learn a lot, but I can't stand this regimented training. He wouldn't let me have a break until I nail the move!... And I have to do it every day until I'm better than Red, he said. Red! It's Red mom! The greatest young artist in Platinum. She's already a legend. How the h*ll am I supposed to be better than Reid in 2 months?! Ugh!!"

"Sweetie, I thought you said you couldn't talk haha...", Mrs Hatton joked for a moment to lighten the mood. Then she placed a caring hand on Lisa's shoulder.

"Listen. I know you've got it in you. Just do your best and leave the rest.", she said, placing a small kiss on her daughter's forehead.

"Now eat dinner and go get some rest. Everything will be fine. You'll see."

Lisa took a deep breath, then let it out slowly.

"Huff... Thanks, mom. You're the best.", she smiled.

"Yeah. I know... haha!", mom fanned herself.

Lisa shook her head. 'How shameless... Mom does love to be praised.' she thought.

Mrs Hatton lit up like a lightbulb.

"Oh, yeah... I'm trying out a new recipe for the bakery so don't just eat the brownies, really taste them and tell me what you think ok?', she added.

"Sure mom. I'll be your guinea pig anytime haha...", Lisa replied.

'It's been a while since mom has been this happy. Business is booming. Thank goodness. She's worked so hard... She deserves it.', Lisa thought with genuine joy.

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Later that night...

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Lisa was soaking in a tub full of relaxing hot water and rose petals.

"Ahhh...", she sighed as the steamy water relaxed her muscles, granting her long-desired relief from physical stress.

She thought about Kevin...

"Crazy demon! I swear I'll give him a piece of my mind!... I'm just surrounded by annoying, narcissistic brutes!", she complained, slamming her fist in the steamy water with a cute pout.

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Then she thought about Theo.

"Ahhh... Theo... At least he's better than those two idiots... (By idiots, she was referring to James, stupid idiot no.1 and Kevin, demon idiot no.2)...

We didn't have tutorials today... Hope I'm not being too hard on him...", she murmured quietly.

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Beep Beep!

A notification entered Lisa's phone laying on the side stool.

It was from an unknown number.

She read it. "Check this out."

"Hmm..."

Click! Lisa checked the message.

Her eyes popped as she read the anonymous tip.

"Those bastards!! They've been feeding off us this whole time!!... Argh!! I won't let them get away with this.", she suddenly burst out, literally setting the tub on fire.

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The Next Day...

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Lisa met Ruby at their usual meeting point at the students' lounge.

"Hey, Lisa. Please tell me you've heard James' latest song!", Ruby said, grabbing Lisa in a rush.

"Nope. I'm no longer interested in that oaf. I heard the school is buzzing about some new single he dropped.", Lisa replied, rolling her eyes.

"Oh d*mn. I think you might be interested in this, girl.", Ruby said, squeezing her face.

"Really? Why?", Lisa was curious.

"Well, because first, the title of the new, hot, trending single is 'Dissing Lisa With New Money', and second, just hear this..."

Ruby handed her earpieces to Lisa.

Lisa put them on.

Ruby played James' new song on her phone for Lisa to hear.

"I think that's your song girl!", she concluded factually.

"What?!!", Lisa couldn't believe her ears.

She listened to the song closely. She noticed Ruby was right. That was her song!

"Unbelievable!", Lisa lost it.

She charged angrily towards the common room where James was chilling with his girlfriend and group of fans.

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Lisa stormed into the common room to confront James, the centre of attention.

"James, we need to talk. Privately.", she said, trying to pull him aside.

James' girlfriend, Amy wasn't going to let that happen. She blocked Lisa.

"What do you want, Lisa? Stop bothering James. He's not into you.", she said with a sneer, clearly misunderstanding the situation.

Her words lit a fuse.

"You. Zip it. Keep your insecurities to yourself or I swear to God, I'll bash your face in.", Lisa threatened her out of anger.

Onlookers couldn't help commenting.

"Ooooooooo..."

"Burn... "

"That's Curseword for ya..."

They were impressed.

"James. Talk. now!", she commanded.

"Fine.", James followed her out of the common room to an empty classroom.

"James, what's this? Another song of mine? You just changed the lyrics up to diss me! Are you f*cking kidding me right now?", Lisa interrogated, completely p*ssed.

James smiled. He raised both his hands in silly surrender.

"Relax. Chill Lisa. It's not cool to interrogate. You know the entertainment industry. Diss music is fun art. It's what's moving the markets these days. I'm not really dissing you, you know that right?", he answered deceptively.

Lisa's anger increased.

"What? You think I'm stupid? First, you don't give me credit and now you diss me with my own song? F*vk you James, you idiotic b*stard! I want my songbook now!!", she ordered.

James rolled his eyes.

"Chill. I said I'll give it back and I will. And about giving you credit, I tried, but my manager says it's bad for Star Entertainment if the song is written by a no-name composer. It'll drop my rep in the industry.", he said.

Lisa scoffed. She couldn't believe the excuses this trickster was making.

"What the - Are you kidding me right now? That's all bullsh*t! James, give my songbook back or you'll face legal action.", she threatened.

James smirked evilly.

"Are you threatening me?", he asked in a menacing tone.

He closed the gap between them, backing her into a corner and intimidating her with his broad chest.

"Well, it won't do you any good. All your mum has is that puny shop. Do you really want to make an enemy out of my family? We'll crush you!", he said, narrowing his eyes to terrorise her.

Lisa wouldn't cower or back down.

"Crush me? We both know where this 'wealth' you boast of truly came from. My father's company was still flourishing after his accidental death. The Hatton Group only collapsed when your father took over management. And then, all of a sudden, your father had all the funds to set up his own billion-dollar corporation. I wonder how... I won't let you take advantage of me again, James.", Lisa pointed him with fiery eyes.

"Who told you that?", James asked, startled at her words.

He suddenly grabbed her by her collar, menacingly.

"I don't know where you heard that, but you better shut up. Don't make reckless accusations when you have no proof. That's slander... You could get hurt.", he spat his words like venom.

"Let go James.", Lisa said through her teeth, struggling and pulling at the hand gripping her collar.

James smirked mockingly.

"Shhhh..."

He ran his hand along the side of her pretty face.

"Lisa, be a good girl. Don't tread this dangerous path. Trust me, you don't want to... Let's write together again, like old times. If you're obedient, I'll help you get to a place where Star can recognise you and give you credit.", he whispered.

Just then, Theo stepped into the room.

"Let go of my woman.", he said, seething with rage.

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********** TKE Q&A **********

Surrealish: Woah! Things are getting fiery!

Welcome back, folks! It's your host Surrealish, and we're back live at the studio on,

Crowd: T! K! E! Q&A!!!! WOOOO!!! (Applause)

Surrealish: That's right!

Our question tonight is probably the same question on everyone's mind:

WHO SENT THE ANONYMOUS TIP?

a) Leo

b) Vince

c) Gerrard

d) Kevin

Leo: That's an easy one. I did.

Surrealish: (sweatdrop) Ehh... we weren't asking you, Leo, that question was for the viewers.

Leo: Hmm... Well, I have a more important question...

Steel, where were you when my woman was being harassed just now? I think I do recall asking you to keep an eye on her.

Steel: ...(gulps)

Leo: (deadly smile) I just asked you a question. Your tongue isn't frozen, is it?

Steel: Umm... young master, sir... S-she was talking to her friend a-and... I- I had to take a quick piss so...

Leo: (still smiling, but surrounded by a monstrous dark aura)

A quick piss huh?! That's an easy one to solve (brings out sharp knife)

Come here let's get rid of it. I'll ensure you never have to go again! (burning with rage)

Surrealish: Ah!!

Crowd: Ooooo

Steel: Ahhh! Please, boss, I won't do well as a eunuch. (disappears like a ninja)

Surrealish: Okay... We better close here for the night. Stay tuned for more episodes of;

Crowd: T! K! E! Q&A!

Leo: (now a flaming dragon) James...

Surrealish: Uh-oh! Someone's in trouble. Goodnight everyone!

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