# 𝖫𝖮𝖢𝖠𝖳𝖨𝖮𝖭 … anywhere that works !
# 𝖳𝖨𝖬𝖤𝖲𝖳𝖠𝖬𝖯 … time is a concept !
# 𝖳𝖠𝖦𝖦𝖨𝖭𝖦 … @nepofmstarters
“ dude , you know what’s the real bummer as a grown - up ? when you accidentally drop your ice cream cone . it hits waaaaay harder than when you were a kid , ‘cause you personally paid for it . ”
"is it weird that i've never dropped an ice cream cone in my entire life? it tends to disappear into my stomach way before i even get the chance to drop it.. which says a lot more about my greed than anything else, i guess. want me to buy you a new cone, bro?"
❝ Don't ask, ❞ Ricky stated, hearing footsteps on the sidewalk headed directly towards where she lay, flat of her back, staring up at the sky with a woe-is-me expression. ❝ It's been a... ❞ Day? Week? Month? Year? Where to begin. ❝ Life, ❞ she said after a momentary pause, heaving an overdramatic sigh, nothing in particular wrong, but she could name a hundred things. ❝ It has been a life. ❞
"trust me, i get it." maya hadn't been expecting to come across someone laying out on the ground during her late night walk through the city - although then again, it was new york city. she'd seen stranger things than that before. but she could understand where she was coming from. even though she personally wouldn't lay out on the ground to wallow in her sorrows. "but mamas, no matter how hard life gets, please.. never put your body on the dirty ass ground. not only could you potentially be laying in a dried puddle of piss, but you're only inviting more negativity energy into your life. you know how many people with shitty energy have passed over that spot you're laying in? and you're just absorbing all of that negative energy into your hair follicles."
ah , shit . yohan felt horrible— he invited [ your muse ] to brunch to catch up , but he didn't think the paparrazi would be hiding in the bushes across the street from them ; that might be just wishful thinking . ‘ i'm so sorry , i should've picked a different restaurant . ’ the menu was big enough to hide their faces , so they weren't really getting anything & they already took a bunch with his middle finger up , wasn't that enough ? he was feeling adventurous— wanting to make their uninvited presence regret they even tried , but yohan didn't want [ your muse ] to get in trouble . ‘ any idea on how to get away from them ? we can move inside too until they're gone & find someone else to bother . . . or we end up in tmz tomorrow & laugh about it . ’
being hounded and photographed by the paparazzi was something that shamaya had been dealing with for the majority of her life. it had gotten to the point where she didn't even bother acknowledging them because she knew that no matter how hard she tried, they would always end up finding her, some way, somehow. of course it was annoying, but it was one of those 'choose your own battles' kind of things where she would much rather have her piece of mind than try to go into an all out war with the paparazzi and tmz. "hm? oh, them. don't even apologize. they would have ended up finding us anyway." she shrugged her shoulders, still casually looking over her menu. "we can always have the staff let us out through the back entrance and i can have my driver pick us up? that's what i usually do.. unless you want to have a good laugh tomorrow when our faces are splashed all over tmz? it's been a while since they gave me a good chuckle."
" i usually do my self-care weekend all alone . but if you have nothing else to do today , maybe you can join me ? let's try out that hair spa thingy . it looks really good and relaxing . then we can both try out foods we haven't tried before for lunch ? "
"you know what? that actually sounds like it'd be a lot of fun.. i can't remember the last time i actually had the chance to be pampered. although i can't really say there's a food out there i haven't tried yet.. where were you thinking of going for lunch?"
library bustling , slow approach . " i didn't know you were a fan of philosophical existentialism , " gesturing towards the book signing taking place .
"most people don't - i tend not to really bring up the topic of philosophical existentialism in everyday conversation," they answered honestly with a shrug. "it can be a real mood killer for some people."
"it's the seasonal depression, gorgeous. sudden changes in surroundings can throw off the human psyche. plus it's a scientific fact that colder weather and a darker atmosphere can lead to symptoms of depression because less vitamin d and all that jazz."
lee hoseok. he/they/them. demi man. › spotted at the met steps , jae kwon , most likely listening to la modelo by ozuna with their airpods pro . the twenty eight year old gained quite a reputation , known to be -resentful yet +sensitive to anyone who knows them . you'll easily spot them when you hear about the sound of heavy gym weights hitting the ground , the sound of loud, boisterous laughter , big ears and an even bigger smile , followed by eau sauvage eau de toilette by dior . latest nepoupdates article talks about youngest son to business mogul spotted at a romantic dinner with a well known celebrity’s wife , but i guess any reputation is good reputation . ( reece , 25 , they / them , est . )
B A S I C S
full name: jae kwon. nicknames: tbd. gender: demi man. pronouns: he/him, they/them. sexuality: pansexual. age: 28. date of birth: june 4th. zodiac sign: gemini. birthplace: new york city, new york. current location: new york city, new york. residence: penthouse. occupation: aspiring actor, semi professional fitness trainer. languages spoken: english, korean, french, spanish, mandarin.
A P P E A R A N C E
faceclaim: lee hoseok. height: 5’11. eyes: brown. hair: naturally dark brown, dyed black. piercings: standard earlobe piercings. tattoos: none.
P E R S O N A L I T Y
traits: (+) sensitive, confident, affectionate, charming , humorous. (-) resentful, possessive, clingy, people pleaser , fickle. mental health: healthy. physical health: very healthy physically. likes: fitness, food, acting, the beach, vacations, art. dislikes: being ignored, too hot weather, his surroundings being too quiet, being by himself. fears: disappointing his family. phobias: none. hobbies: working out, sketching, drawing, painting, hiking, swimming. skills: acting, art. quirks: going quiet when upset, crinkling eyes when smiling or laughing, blushing when experiencing intense emotions ( anger, embarrassment, being flustered, laughing a lot, etc ).
F A V O R I T E S
ice cream flavour: chocolate. time of the day / night: early morning. weather: autumbn weather. colours: colors on the blue spectrum. music: indie, r&b, pop, rap.
M I S C E L A N E O U S
a cherished item: a family photo of one of their vacations from his childhood. first love ( celeb crush ): lucy liu. usual mood: happy / upbeat. character inspo: hercules ( disney's hercules ), kristoff ( frozen ), seth clearwater ( twilight ).
B A C K G R O U N D
jae suffers from what is commonly known as 'middle child syndrome'. he was never neglected by his parents growing up, but he didn't get as much attention as his older and younger siblings; especially from their father. he had learned from a young age what his father's order of preference was when it came to his children - and jae always came at the bottom of the list. it seemed as though no matter what he did, or how hard he tried, he could never really impress his father. while his mother was more affectionate towards him and at least tried to acknowledge his obvious vies for attention, trying to get through to his father was like trying to chip away at a cement wall with a plastic knife.
he went above and beyond during his childhood and teen years to impress his father. getting high marks in school, joining sports teams, learning languages and instruments - the whole nine yards. but he still couldn't seem to get into his good graces with the older man. it was a topic he tried to breach with his father many times, only to be shut down or even full out ignored and brushed off by him. it had gotten to the point where jae gave up even trying to relate and connect with him. it was useless. nothing he did was worthy of his father's praise, and as much as that hurt him, he came to terms with that finally when he reached his mid twenties, with the help of therapy and a healthy friend group.
however, by his mid twenties, he had no idea who he was as a person. he had spent his entire life trying to impress his parents that he had ignored who he was and what he wanted to do. what did he enjoy? what was his calling? he had spent time dabbling in different things; business, fitness, fashion - all things that were easily accessible to him due to the lifestyle he had grown up in. but none of them quite hit the spot for him. fitness was the one he enjoyed the most, but there was still something missing that caused a yearning in his chest.
jae eventually came to the conclusion that acting was his calling. it was a throwback to his school years; when he would perform in school plays. he remembered loving the feeling of stepping into a character, becoming someone new for a short period of time, and he wanted to experience that feeling again. with an endless amount of connections developed in multiple industries due to his wealth and family name, it didn't take much for him to get involved in the acting industry.
he's done a few cameo appearances here and there, as well as a recurring role in a popular netflix show, however he hasn't had a big breakthrough role yet because he's trying to find the perfect role to select to really cement his title as a serious actor. and maybe there's a part of him that hopes that it will be enough to finally impress his father and gain his approval.
karrueche tran. she/her. cis woman. › spotted at the met steps , shamaya ngu , most likely listening to i am by baby tate with their airpods pro . the thirty year old gained quite a reputation , known to be -reticent yet +compassionate to anyone who knows them . you'll easily spot them when you hear about freshly manicured nails , designer sunglasses hiding lifeless eyes , the sound of stilettos against marble flooring , followed by n°5 parfum . latest nepoupdates article talks about pop sensation turned businesswoman in heated legal battle with record label , but i guess any reputation is good reputation . ( reece , 25 , they / them , est . )
B A S I C S
full name: shamaya ngu. nicknames: maya, yaya (close family and friends). gender: cis woman. pronouns: she/her. sexuality: pansexual. age: 30. date of birth: march 1st, 1993. zodiac sign: pisces. birthplace: los angeles, california. current location: manhattan, new york. residence: loft on the upper east side. occupation: former child actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman. languages spoken: english, vietnamese, patois.
A P P E A R A N C E
faceclaim: karrueche tran. height: 5’1. eyes: brown. hair: naturally dark brown. piercings: standard earlobe piercings. tattoos: here & here.
P E R S O N A L I T Y
traits: (+) compassionate, honest, headstrong, loyal , business savvy. (-) reticent, stubborn, temperamental, workaholic , unforgiving. mental health: depression; medicated. physical health: very healthy physically. likes: weed, working on her business ventures, traveling, fashion, partying, thunderstorms, cosmetics. dislikes: being in the spotlight, being lied to, being told what to do, performing, the music business. fears: getting pulled back into the music industry. phobias: insects. hobbies: shopping, sketching ideas for new designs, coming up with new makeup looks, movie nights with friends, clubbing. skills: business savvy, singing, cooking. quirks: switching between spoken languages when very angry or upset, tapping her nails against any flat surface, humming when annoyed or irritated, hitting whoever's closest to her's arm or leg when laughing really hard.
F A V O R I T E S
ice cream flavour: neapolitan. time of the day / night: late night. weather: hot weather. colours: colors on the red spectrum. music: r&b, pop, hip-hop, rock, indie.
M I S C E L A N E O U S
a cherished item: the diamond necklace her father gifted her for her 13th birthday. first love ( celeb crush ): beyoncé, chad michael murray, keanu reeves. usual mood: neutral. character inspo: prue halliwell ( charmed ), bonnie bennett ( the vampire diaries ), sidney prescott ( scream franchise ).
B A C K G R O U N D
born and raised, for the most part, in los angeles, shamaya's rise to fame was destined from birth. with her mother being a pop/r&b sensation and her father being a well known producer, her life was pretty much set financially from the moment she entered the world. and while it was great that she would never have to worry about struggling like a majority of the world's population, the cons that were attached to her lifestyle tended to outweigh the pros.
like her mother who was forced into the industry at a young age, so was she. as much as she loves her mother, there's still a lingering air of resentment that maya has towards her because she feels as though she stole her childhood away from her. one would think that because her mother went through something similar that she wouldn't want her daughter to go through that, but they'd be wrong. from the time that shamaya could walk and talk, she's been working.
she had her first acting gig at the wide eyed age of four years old, and by the time she was ten years old, she had a hefty catalogue of work underneath her belt. movies, tv show appearances, and the main role of a kid's television show. and at the time, she absolutely loved it. she enjoyed working. it made her feel like a grownup, something that a lot of kids wished that they could experience. what she didn't notice while growing up was that she was missing out on a lot of fundamental childhood growth. going to school instead of being homeschooled by private tutors, making friends on the playground, etc. she never got to experience any of that.
looking back on it, the most fun memories from her childhood were the times she spent a few weeks of the summer seasons in jamaica with her mother's family or in vietnam with her father's family. when she could just be a normal child, playing and enjoying herself amongst relatives; especially her cousins around her age.
she was thirteen years old when she entered the music world. a girl group was her introduction to the music industry, a trio with two other girls who were both talented in their own respect. they were met with quite a lot of success, selling records and selling out tours by the time she was fifteen. at that point in her life, she had fallen in love with music, and didn't see the issue with her giving up her youth in return for all of her success. she was on the rise, and no one could stop her from reaching the top.
due to contractual conflicts and butting heads within the group itself, the trio disbanded by the time shamaya turned eighteen years old. and once their breakup was solidified, she immediately signed with a new label as a solo artist. in her excitement and naiveté, she recklessly signed a deal that ended up shooting her in the foot. a contract that locked her into a legal promise to provide the label with eight studio albums; something that seemed fair and doable to maya in her youthful ignorance. what she didn't realize was that it would soon become apparent that she shot herself in the foot with her decision.
booked and busy didn't even begin to describe maya's life from that point on. if she wasn't recording an album, she was promoting an album, or doing some form of work to keep her name at the forefront of the general public's mind. from 2011 to 2020, she released an album almost every year, resulting in having seven albums in less than a decade, a feat that very few artists can say that they've reached.
apart from being overworked, maya's former ways of being overly kind and accessible opened her up to being screwed over and taken advantage of many times, both professionally and personally. this treatment eventually led to the hardening of her heart, turning her from a wide eyed, bushy tailed, eager to please pop star, to a scorned, miserable songstress in the spotlight. she began hating the music industry for destroying her love of music. she never wanted to touch a mic again, whether or not she was contractually obligated to.
after releasing her seventh studio album in 2020, she began focusing on other prospects. her makeup line was the first of her business ventures, and quickly became a success due to its diverse and inclusive shades of foundations and concealers, gaining traction amongst the beauty industry and the public. not only was it high quality, but it was easily accessible to people from all walks of life. her next business venture involved a line of high in lingerie, another successful accomplishment underneath her belt. despite all the success she achieved as a businesswoman, the lingering knowledge in the back of her mind that she still owes her label another album terrifies her. she doesn’t want to go back to music, and she doubts she ever will. she’s been trying to hold off on that final album for three years now, and her label, and fans, are growing more and more impatient and irritated with her delays.
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