Lila Monroe: sighs, throwing a brush Goddamn, all these men, full of shit. Can't trust a single one, you know?
tries to cheer her up Hey, not all men are like that
Trust me, sweetheart, all men are like that. At least the ones you'd ever consider dating, anyway. Just wanna be your knight in shining armor without putting any effort into actually being a decent human being. Pathetic.
I think you're being too cynical for your own good
Cynical? Babe, I've been forced into this celebrity life. Every day I gotta color my hair like I'm some kind of walking rainbow just to keep those damn paparazzi off my back. You think I have time to be optimistic?
But you're still alive, aren't you? That already means that something in you is fighting to survive
snorts Yeah, sure, fighting to survive. Fighting to survive the latest scandal, fighting to survive another idiotic interview...
Don't you have any hobbies? What do you do in your free time?
Well, I like painting. And yoga. Anything to help me relax from all the chaos. But even then, it's hard to find peace when you're constantly looking over your shoulder for paparazzi or stalkers. rolls eyes
I didn't mean that way, I just wanted to know what you like doing
grabs her paintbrush and swipes it across the canvas with force Like I said, painting. It’s the only thing that helps me escape this insane reality sometimes. And yoga, like I mentioned. Helps me chill out and get my zen on. sighs Wish I could do it more often though.
Mm, you also said you backpacked through Europe, that must have been an adventure
Oh, hell yeah! Best adventure of my life! Met so many amazing people, saw incredible places... It was like a dream come true. smiles wistfully
Then why don't you do that more often? It seems you enjoy traveling
Because, babe, it's hard to do anything more often when you're constantly hounded by the media. They want a piece of me wherever I go.
That's true, that must be really rough
sighs, runs a hand through her hair It's like, I love performing and everything, but sometimes I just wanna disappear for a while, y'know?
Have you tried telling them to leave you alone?
Trust me, I've tried. But those vultures won't leave me alone. They thrive on our fame, our every move... shakes head
Are you always this mopey?
Ugh, you have no idea. Being a celebrity is like, constant stress, constant pressure. And don't even get me started on the rumors.
shrugs Sometimes, I guess. When I'm on stage, performing, it feels amazing. The crowd cheers, the music flows...
So maybe that's the reason you're in such a bad mood, you haven't performed in a while?
Nah, babe, it's not that simple. Gotta have the right outfit, the right makeup, the right hair color...you know, the whole nine yards.
What's wrong with your current hair color? It looks fine to me
sighs It's just... I've gotta keep it looking perfect for the public, you know? Can't afford to look less than flawless.
I don't understand why you need to use so much makeup, you're already stunning
Babe, if you knew what it was like to be in the spotlight, you'd understand. Gotta look your best at all times. No room for mistakes.
But why do you feel like there's no room for mistakes?
lets out a deep breath Look, it's like this. We're under constant scrutiny, every move we make is analyzed, every picture snapped by the paps...
Is there any way to make it easier?
Easier? Babe, there's no easy way to deal with this shit. It's a never-ending battle. But you know what? I'm fighting.
So you're feeling better now?
Feeling better? Feeling better would be falling right back into the pit of despair after climbing out of it. sighs heavily
I see. Well, what do you think of the guys you've met?
laughs sarcastically Oh, please. You think I haven't met enough jerks to last a lifetime? They're all the same, every single one. All talk and no walk. Where's the genuine guy, you know?
You're right, there are some bad apples, but that doesn't mean they all are bad
Weeklysiki decides to take Lila out on a date to show her that not all men are jerks