Here I will answer a few things that might be confusing people
Sonic: You will learn more about Sonic in future chapters
"Why are they treating each other so coldly even though they are married?" : This also has to do with Sonic, which you will find out in later chapters
Let's get into the chapter!
The producers introduction was sudden, but Amy put a brave look on her face as she stood up and addressed them all, "Hello, I am Amelia Rose, or Amy for short. I'm a hedgehog who likes to read and cook in my spare time. I look forward to working with all of you." As she sat back down, the producer and a few others clapped, while some gave her looks of doubt. Producer Robotnik sat down and looked at Shadow.
"Mr. Shadow, Ms. Rose will be working with you as the second female lead."
Shadow's eyes shifted to Amy, and she bit her bottom lip in response. He had to bite back a growl. The two just stared at each other, as though they were communicating through their minds. the producer put a hand on Amy's shoulder, "Don't just sit there, introduce yourself. He's someone you don't want to be enemies with."
Amy smiled up at Shadow at hearing this, even though she fully knew already that was true, "I look forward to working with you, Mr. Shadow."
He grumbled in response and lifted his drink up to his lips as he looked away from her, getting into a conversation about something with Silver. Amy let out a sigh of relief and turned to Cream, who gave her a reassuring smile. The table froze as they heard a shrill and nasally voice talking loudly.
"Amy must have really good luck to work with Shadow, even though she's a newbie."
The words were harmless to Amy, and she fought the urge to roll her eyes at Sally's comment. However, it was true. As a newbie she was able to work with Shadow and steal Sally's role from her. It wasn't luck at all, and she knew it. But now everyone was looking at her, assuming she had gotten her role in other ways other than auditioning. She could feel everyone looking at her now, and it was like she could hear their thoughts. It was true, she did exchange her body for this role. But she would never tell anyone that. Instead, she tried to act surprised.
The whispers got louder as she flushed in embarrassment, and Cream tried to find a way to change the topic. Shadow looked up at Amy and then stood up, causing everyone to stop talking. He looked at her and gave her a soft smile. "Ms. Rose, there has always been a saying in the industry. Luck is a form of your capability." As he said this, many people started to take steps back, saying if Shadow said she got the role fairly, then she must have. His words also made it seem like Sally was not good enough for the role, and that's why it was handed to Amy. Amy lifted her lips into a smile, returning his gaze with one of her own.
"Thank you for having confidence in my abilities. I'll work hard with everyone."
Amy's sweetness and calm nature in the situation left people in amazement. Everyone cheered for her and lifted their drinks, and then the conversation ended. On the other side of the room, Sally sat at her table, growling and muttering furiously.
'Damn that pink hedgehog! If it wasn't for her, I would be the one getting to act with Shadow!'
Amy had gone to the bathroom after the dinner was over to wash up while Cream went to get the car. When she was finished, she waited at the entrance for Cream to return with the vehicle. She waited, and then saw black and red out of the corner of her eye. She turned from him. He would probably just ignore her as if she was invisible like he always did. She attempted to walk out of the hotel, when a car pulled up outside the entrance. Producer Robotnik rolled down his window, "Ms. Rose!"
Amy tilted her head in confusion, "Um, Mr. Producer?"
He gave her a funny look, "Why are you out here alone? Where is your car? Do you need a lift?"
"Thank you, but my manager is on her way with the car." Amy smiled at him politely.
"Oh..." Professor Robotnik dug around in his shirt pocket, before handing Amy his phone, "Let's exchange numbers. In case something ever happens and you need someone to be there." Amy put a hand to her chest.
"Producer, that is awful considerate of you." She typed her number into his phone and gave it back to him. He said his goodbye and waved to her as he drove off. When she turned around she ran smack dab into Shadow's chest. She rubbed her nose and glared up at him, "Ow."
Indeed, it would seem that instead of avoiding her, he went directly to her. He glared at her phone with such hate in his eyes. She shielded her phone by hiding it behind her back, "Erm, thank's for standing up for me earlier in the hall. It was very kind of you."
His gaze went from her phone to her face. "You're thinking too much." He spoke suddenly. "I just didn't want your bad reputation to affect me, that's why I said what I said." He was lying through his teeth but she couldn't tell as she glared at him. She growled lowly under her breath, thankful at that moment that Cream had pulled up to the front with the car.
"Sorry Amy," Cream said as she rushed out, "There was a car accident and I had to take a detour." She stopped as she saw the two glaring at each other, "Um, is this a bad time?"
Amy grabbed Cream's hand, pulling her away from the ebony hedgehog, "Your timing couldn't be better."
Amy sat in the back seat, glaring out the window. As Cream drove, she eyed Amy from the rear mirror. "It was nice of Mr. Shadow to help you out like that. I didn't actually expect him to anything."
Amy ignored the rabbit, not wanting to continue the conversation anymore.
"Maybe he is still holding onto past ties."
Amy scoffed, "Past ties, yeah right. He just didn't want me to make him look bad."
"Did he tell you that?" Cream's voice was rising with anger, "How dare he."
"Yeah..." Amy yawned before slowly slipping into a slumber, "How dare he..."
