Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The bus went to pick up James first. When Kimberly got on the bus, he was already sitting in the back row quietly reading a book. Kimberly was mentally prepared, so she pretended to be a stranger and directly passed him, sitting alone at the side.
Besides the two of them and the staff, there was only Jennifer Lawson left on the bus. When she saw James, her eyes lit up. But knowing that he liked quiet, she did not bother to disturb him. Instead, she quietly sat next to Kimberly.
“Hello, are you Kimberly?”
Kimberly was feeling awkward alone. Jennifer’s initiative made her feel like she saw her savior. She replied, “Yes, are you Jennifer?”
“Yes, yes, yes. We are the only two newcomers, I’m a little nervous.”
“This is my first time participating in such a variety show. I have no experience at all.” Kimberly looked at the staff around her and quietly asked in a low voice, “What about you?”
Jennifer saw that she lowered her voice and so she subconsciously lowered her voice as well. “I usually shoot vlog shows, so I have experience in front of cameras. Actually, I want to take this opportunity to increase my popularity. By the way, what do you usually do?”
“I…” Kimberly subconsciously looked at the back of James in front of her and stammered, “I’m unemployed recently, but it should be normal since I just graduated, right?”
“I see.” Jennifer was obviously less enthusiastic when she heard this, but she still continued to get close to her. “Did you also get selected through the audition? I remember you were on the hot searches.”
The first thing that came to KImberly’s mind was that if she told her about her relationship with Helen, she didn’t know how it would be spread, so she was careful. “Maybe it’s because of the hot searches that I was selected from my resume? After all, I’m very ordinary, I didn’t expect to get selected.”
“No way. I thought you were really good-looking at that time. One could tell that you were a great beauty from the unphotoshopped pictures taken by the passersby.”
Jennifer praised her with a smile. After a long time, she finally asked her real purpose. “You live in the same neighborhood as James Perkins?”
“Really? Didn’t he get on the car first? He lives in the same neighborhood as me?” Kimberly asked with a look of surprise, but she was cursing in her heart. Not only did they live in the same neighborhood, but they also lived in the same building.
“I think he got on the bus from the other end of the neighborhood. What a coincidence. But haven’t you seen him living in the same neighborhood?”
“I just moved here, so I’m not familiar with this place.”
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James pretended to be reading seriously, but in fact, he had been listening attentively to the conversation behind him. After Kimberly secretly avoided a few trick questions, he slowly turned over a page.
“Ha, she’s quite clever.”
Other than the three of them, no new members entered the bus. The host sat at the front and gestured to them that they could start some interactions as part of the variety show.
Jennifer tidied her hair and turned around to invite Kimberly to come forward. “Why don’t we go and have a chat with James? It doesn’t seem like there will be any new developments if we stay here all the time.”
New developments? Kimberly thought to herself, “I hope I don’t have to see him anymore. I didn’t expect to be in the same variety show as him.” She was a little worried that she might accidentally expose their relationship.
“Wouldn’t it be a bad idea? I think he’s reading very seriously, we might disturb him.” Kimberly declined politely.
Jennifer directly held her arm and used a little strength. “No, he has already put it away. Let’s go, let’s go.”
Kimberly saw that it was true. He had already put away the book and was looking at the scenery with nothing to do. She was so angry, this rascal.
Jennifer had a stiff smile on her face. She did not expect Kimberly to be so heavy, she had tried to move her until her hand was sore but without success.
Kimberly let out a sigh of relief. Her effort on lifting dumbbells recently had not been in vain, especially after living with James, she had almost put on weight because she was living a good life. Since she had decided to enter the entertainment industry, she had to be prepared.
“Why don’t you go first? I’ll get some sun protection.” Kimberly found an excuse for her, hoping that she would not be unappreciative. “I didn’t expect the Sun to be so bright now.”
“Okay.” Jennifer let go of her hand resentfully. Before she left, she did not forget to remind her in a sarcastic tone, “Kimberly, I think your makeup is a little thick. Remember not to apply too much sunblock. It will smudge and it won’t look good on camera.”
What kind of woman had Kimberly not seen when she was with her mother? She immediately returned the favor with a smile. “Okay, Jennifer, remember to wear more makeup. I can see your freckles.”
“Ha.” James, who was listening, was amused by the conversation.