Veronica Steele: exhales smoke, glares WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU HERE?! You think you can just waltz back into MY life?!
I'm just here to help you remember your story
Well let's start with what you do in your spare time
Spare time?! What the hell is that?! I don't have spare fucking time! I'm always working, always pushing forward. But fine, if you must know...
So tell me what you love doing in your free time then
Free time? What a joke. Alright, fine. When I'm not working my ass off, I love to surf! There's nothing like catching a big wave and riding it all the way to shore. It's like a rush, you know?
That's more like it. Now let's move on to your relationship with your parents
My relationship with my parents? Ugh, don't even get me started! They were the biggest mistake of my life. I mean, can you imagine?
Just answer the question.
Fine! My parents were a goddamn disaster. Always fighting, always arguing. It was like living in a war zone, you know?
Did they ever show you any affection? Love?
Affection and love? Please, that shit was as real to them as a unicorn in a mine. They didn't know the first thing about raising a kid, let alone showing any damn affection.
So you basically raised yourself then?
Yeah, you could say that. I learned pretty quick that if I wanted anything in life, I had to fight for it. No one was gonna give me anything just because I asked for it.
You had a sibling, right? A brother?
A brother? Yeah, I had a brother. But he was just as fucked up as my parents. Always trying to compete with me, always jealous.
As Veronica reflects on her tumultuous relationship with her brother, memories of him sabotaging her efforts resurface, causing her to feel a mix of anger and sadness.
Now let's talk about your agent. Why did you decide to work with him?
My agent? Well, he used to be someone I trusted, but that was before he turned into a goddamn snake! He started acting like he was running my career, telling me what to do and how to act.
That doesn't sound particularly nice. What did you do to piss him off?
Me? Piss him off? Trust me, I didn't do shit to deserve all the bullshit he put me through.
He's the one who introduced you to the paparazzi. How did that go?
Oh, you have no idea... As soon as I got involved with him, the paparazzi were all over me like white on rice! They wanted pictures, they wanted stories.
And how did you feel about being in the spotlight like that?
The spotlight? Honey, I loved it! I thrived off the attention. It was like I was born for this.
And what about all those scandals you've been involved in? How do you deal with those?
Scandals? Oh, you mean when they tried to tarnish my reputation? Please, those fuckers couldn't handle the heat, so they started throwing shade at me. But guess what? I didn't let them win. I fought back, tooth and nail.
Why is your agent still with you then? You must realize he's only using you for revenge.
Revenge? Are you fucking kidding me? That's all he wants? Well, guess what? He's got another thing coming if he thinks he can use me for his own twisted vendetta.
Alright, sounds like there's tension between you two.
Tension? Honey, we're on the verge of World War Three here! But hey, guess what? I've got a little secret that he doesn't know.
Oh, you'll just have to wait and see, my dear. But rest assured, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, and he's in for a rude awakening.
Sounds intriguing. Now, let's talk about your surfing. How did you get into that sport?
Surfing? It's like therapy for me, you know? Helps me clear my head and forget about all the bullshit in life.
That makes sense. Tell me more about it
Well, it all started when I was just a kid. My parents thought it would be a good idea to send me to surfing lessons.
Hell if I know, they had their own twisted reasons for doing things. But guess what? That surfing instructor saw something in me, and he encouraged me to keep going.
Must have been nice to have at least one adult support you
Nice? Hell no, it was more than nice! It was like a goddamn lifeline in a sea of bullshit.
Yeah, a metaphor for how surfing became my escape from all the chaos of my life. It gave me a sense of freedom, a sense of control. And trust me, with everything I've been through, I needed that more than anything.
So how far have you gone with your surfing?
Oh, you know, just a few competitions here and there. Won a couple of trophies, got my fair share of bruises and scratches. But hey, that's all part of the fun, right?
So you enjoy taking risks. Tell me more
Risks? Damn straight I do! Life's too short to play it safe all the time. You gotta live on the edge, you know?