The Dark Secret of the Actress
Chapter 8 - RGSA - The Difficulty of Being Poor

Instead of being angry, Catalina was pensive.

Nick, that bastard, didn't give him a clue at all. He was told to guess himself. So, there is no harm in being wary of everyone. And it looks like these scum can be his starting point to begin with. Who knew one of them was the culprit? Or just all of them?

"Don't talk carelessly, Viona." Joanna replied to Viona, half-stomping. Then his view returned to Catalina. "Tatiana, don't take Viona's word. He's like that."

Catalina is confused as to how to respond to the family drama in front of her. They look so fake. None of them seemed convincing.

"But it's true, isn't it, Mom? He is a village man. He's a pick-up boy you took from a dirty place. " Viona did not stop insulting Catalina even though Yoana had clearly banned her. He was about to speak again but the cold voice coming from beside him made him swallow his words again.

"Tatiana just woke up, can't you just not throw a tantrum?" This time Edgar raised his voice. He glared and guts Viona ciut for a moment.

Viona pouted. "Sorry, Dad." Viona apologized for being forced. Since his father was here and defending the child, there was nothing he could do but give in. But he won't let it end just like that.

"Md. Do not repeat" replied Edgar. Stares switched. "Don't take heart Viona, Tatiana. She's not an adult yet." He adds.

Catalina smiled obliquely. Understand his immature behavior? Very amusing. As she remembered, Viona was two years younger than him. Which means he's eighteen. If the information Nick gave her was true, it should have been that the girl was not immature, but arrogant and annoying.

"Tatyne." Yoana clasping Catalina fingers.

Catalina nodded. "Md. I understand," he answered, briefly.

Joanna tidied Catalina's hair and collected it behind her ear. "good. You're a good boy, indeed" he said. "Now tell me, how are you doing? I rarely visit you because I have so much to do. You're not mad at me, are you?" His words were half-forced. As if asking Catalina not to count as they rarely visit. In fact, they never visited. Comatose people, it's impossible to know. So they can relax about this.

Catalina frowned, a little surprised. He looked at Joanna and sneered in his heart. Over the years of living a hard life, he had seen so many different kinds of people. But what he encountered this time was really worse than trash. Fortunately, he did not have high expectations for Joanna. Now that he knew how rotten the woman was, he was not too disappointed.

For a person like Tatiana, it probably wouldn't understand. He's innocent and naive. He could not possibly have realized that the woman he thought to be his mother was a fox. But it's not Tatiana. He's not stupid. He is not that innocent and naive, their rottenness, there is no way that he does not realize it. And of course he would not let them go so easily. It will restore their bad behavior in the future.

"How could I be angry with you?" Catalina said after a long time of thought. He's upset. So angry that it felt like hitting Joanna in the face. He just woke up from a coma. It would be suspicious if swinging his fist hit someone. For now, he could only hold back. Wait for the time to come, they will reap what they plant.

Joanna smiled with satisfaction. "You're right. I love you the most. Remember, I'm the only one who loves you so much." Joanna confirmed her words. Persuading Tatiana was an easy matter. He can even do it with his eyes closed.

"I'll remember it." Catalina had no idea that such nonsense was capable of deceiving Tatiana. Yeah, Tatiana's very nice. Gaining kindness from others, the girl would repay him many times over. But the girl fails to realize that the people she considers family are despicable human beings who should not be rewarded with kindness from her.

What a waste of time and energy dealing with these bastards.

Remember what Nick said to kick them out early, Catalina reopens, "Sorry, Mom, Dad, Viona, I have to take a break. If you don't mind, please leave me alone." This is the worst word Catalina ever said. Mom, Dad? Haish.. how could he call them with that honorable call? Totally inappropriate. They're too dirty for such a call.

"All right." Yoana nodded. "Rest well. Remember to go home if you get out of the hospital." That way, he came out of the inpatient room with Viona and Edgar following behind him.

After their departure, Catalina let out a long sigh. Acting to be Tatiana, it doesn't seem like a difficult thing. Even that trashy family, he managed to be stupid. If it were to fool others, it should be a lot easier, right?

***

Three days later Catalina was allowed to go home.

It was the most joyful freedom Catalina had ever felt. Even if he was confined to his old apartment in Valdes, it was still much better than having to stay in the hospital and spend his boring days.

"You happy?" Seeing that Catalina did not stop smiling, Nick could not help but ask.

Nick frowned. "It's not fun living here?" tanyakanya. "You sleep well and eat well. You don't have to do anything because there's a nurse serving you for twenty-four hours. All that, doesn't it still make you happy?" He thought Catalina would be happy with such a service. But it seems he was wrong.

"I think living in Valdes is still a lot better than being stuck in a place like this." The problem is that he can't do anything freely. He is like a prisoner who is required to behave well and is required to refrain. It was really difficult for him who was used to living freely.

He couldn't imagine how bored Tatiana had been living here for the past two months. He wants to see the girl before he leaves, but Nick won't let him. The man said it was still a long time. They could visit Tatiana at any time in the future.

After reaching the car, Nick immediately took Catalina away from the hospital. Some reporters usually wait in front of the hospital, that's why they deliberately leave when the sun hasn't even shown its rays.

It's still very early in the morning. And the mood didn't get much better. Silence haunted the entire journey. It's been twenty minutes and things are still the same.

Until Catalina's voice broke the silence. "So, what's the next plan?" tanyakanya. His sight did not move from outside the window. Seeing the streets of London that he usually only watched on television, it was not as beautiful as his shadow. But that does not mean it is not beautiful, he is only in a bad condition to see beauty. I mean, this is not the right time.

"I'll take you to the condo."

Catalina jerks. "Condominium?"

"M." Nick nodded. "That's Tatiana's property. You can get it from now on. I was thinking of selling it. You know, hospital fees are very expensive and honestly we're starting to run out of money. But since you're here, I've changed my mind." Nick laughed bitterly. Besides Tatiana, Nick does not accept other actresses. Even after his fall, he still faithfully waited for the girl to wake up. What loyalty is lacking?

Catalina nodded small. "I understand." Although he hates, but he must admit if Nick's loyalty is extraordinary. Although he has never met and worked with her before, he believes Nick is very responsible and trustworthy.

"I've prepared several teachers who will teach you in turn. You'll practice dancing, acting, cooking, ethics, swimming and more. I've made a schedule and you should be able to master it all in three weeks." Nick reopened his voice after a moment of time passed filled by silence.

"What?" It took some time for Catalina to be surprised. And that was the most unconvincing expression of surprise. Although less convincing, but he was really surprised. Only, he could not express it properly because his mind was still struggling around Tatiana.

"What's? Huh huh? Tell me, what's the problem?" Nick already knew what Catalina was thinking from her expression. So before the girl got angry, she was already ahead of him.

His mind is now fully set. "You're asking me to practice everything at once? Ah, no, I mean in one day I have to learn everything? And I should be able to master it in three weeks?" Is this rotten bastard sane? He's human. Practice everything in one day, does that bastard want to kill him? He regretted praising her. And he took back his compliments. Bastard is still a bastard. That would not change even if he was extremely loyal to Tatiana.

"Hey, we're poor, Catalina. We need to find the money soon. You don't want us hanging out on the street, do you?"

"Are you threatening me?" Force them to be great in three weeks' time, otherwise they'll be bums, if not threatening, then what?"

Nick shakes. "No. I'm reminding you."

"Then why are you doing this to me?"

"Do you know, in this world people need money. If you have money you will have power, with money you have power. You want to know what happened to Tatiana, you have to have money, power and power. Have you ever heard the saying? If you wait for the sun to rise, you'll have to go through the night. If you want to earn money, you have to work. And to work, you have to have skills. And once you've got the skills, then you can make money." Nick explained it very clearly. "You got it?"

Catalina pondered for a moment and it was very difficult for her to understand. Three weeks, not a long time. She is afraid that she will fail to become what Nick wants her to be.

"Catalina, are you listening to me or not?" Nick's voice rose as the word came out. He doesn't have much patience left. If Catalina keeps teasing him, he'll throw him out of the car.

Knowing what evil intentions Nick was thinking, Catalina immediately nodded. "good. I'll listen to you" he replied, resignedly. The problem was, he had no money, so he had no choice.

That's the hard thing about being poor. I want to talk and have no voice. Really sad.