CHAPTER 154—Cat FightNishane’s Point of ViewTHE staff and crew, as well as the other actresses who are now with me on the set, are always grateful for the snacks and coffee I gave them. Well, except for the fact that Olive didn't take hers and looked down on me. Even though our companions offered her several times, she remained unmoved. One of my assistants even noticed that she ordered coffee from a famous coffee shop so I just laughed."I guess she doesn't like free. It's good when the food and drinks are free," said my makeup artist. She just entered my tent. "Miss Nishane, it's still early. I'll just finish it and then I'll fix your beautiful face." She even raised the coffee from my coffee shop."Sure thing. Take your time. Enjoy your food.” I took my place on my folding bed and lay down there. Because I woke up early, I'm sleepy now. It's still early so maybe it's better to close my eyes first. "Lara, when my phone alarms, wake me up, huh?""Sure, Miss Nishane. Take a beauty r
CHAPTER 155—Compliment from HimNishane’s Point of View"YOU really should have called me because I was the one who fought with Olive! I'm just telling you, that girl will lend a face to a dog!" Mirae was very angry while saying that. Earlier I told her what happened inside the tent. We were in the dining area and I was eating. She just finished eating and took a meal for me."It's really annoying because I even hit her." That's one of the things that annoys me a lot. I really should have let that girl go so I wouldn't be embarrassed by the people we were there with."No, Nishane. That girl deserves what you did to her. You should have hurt her more. I hope you made her kiss the floor!”I wanted to laugh but because I knew that my friend was feeling very annoyed and angry, I just let her rant. I know that she can't wait anymore and her patience is running out. It's really good that I don't work with her because otherwise Olive and I might fight every day. My patience is longer with Mi
CHAPTER 156—ThreatNishane’s Point of ViewEVEN though I'm not looking at Olive, I can feel her evil gaze on me. We are here today in the private office of the network bosses and we are going to talk about the fight we had the other day on the set. If it's just me, I'm ready to lower my pride and willing to negotiate, but from what I see now with Olive, she's not ready for that. Her pride is very high.In front of us are the three bosses and also the director who was insulted by Olive in the past. The director gave Olive a bad look but for me he just shook his head. I'm also very nervous but I just don't give it any attention. It looks like I'm going to have a problem because of Olive's immaturity."Isn't there something you want to explain to us, Miss Nishane, Miss Olive?" asked Mr. Tuviera. Olive looked at both of us."Ah—""I'll go first." Olive's aura was steady when she spoke, causing me to stop what I was going to say. She even rolled her eyes when she looked at me for a moment.
CHAPTER 157—Successful DealKhlea’s Point of View"THANK you for today, Mr. Takizuma," Luna said when she shook hands with the Japanese investor we were meeting with this morning. This is just the first investor we have talked to since we arrived here in Japan three days ago. In truth, I was ashamed of Luna because I was a burden to her. Since I have had the flu for the past few days, the meetings have been delayed. Fortunately, we were able to ask the investors to reschedule the meetings."Thank you, sir," I said when I took the hand. We let Mr. Takizuma went first. When Luna and I left me inside that private room, we both breathed a sigh of relief. We closed the deal and I know Luna was very relieved. Because her daddy's expectations are high that she will get the investors to agree to continue the deal with their company.Even though I have a lot of trust in her that she can make it successful and I have not been disappointed. I smiled at her then sat down seeing that she had alrea
CHAPTER 158—Solid SlapNishane's Point of ViewA SOLID and extremely strong slap landed on my cheek from Olive's palm. I know it's just acting, but I think it's mixed with anger. I won't be surprised anymore because I know that she is really angry with me.Ever since our bosses talked to us at the network we work at, I've gotten even more bad looks from Olive. Every day his gaze on me gets worse and worse. If only the look was deadly, I might be dead.“Cut!” shouted the director.My staff came to me and immediately checked to see if I was okay. "Miss Nishane, are you all right? Doesn't it seem like Miss Olive's slap was too strong?" Aubrey very carefully removed the few strands of my hair that had landed on my face. They pulled me into my tent.I almost winced in pain as I struggled to straighten my neck. The slap was really strong, causing my neck to lock."Miss Nishane, sit down first." My staff supported me as I held back tears on set.When I glanced at Olive, her smile at me seeme
CHAPTER 159Nishane’s Point of ViewAS I expected, the news about Olive's removal spread quickly. Many sympathized with her but more said that her behavior was really bad and she deserved to lose the project. Olive really wasted a good opportunity. The other news I hear is that some of its endorsers who are really well-known brands have withdrawn.I feel sorry for Olive but I feel even more sorry if I let her continue working with me. What was happening was very toxic. We always fight and I'm not happy. Why is it necessary to lead us to the hospital when we can be professional when we are at work? If it was me, I wouldn't have punished her. It's just that she's so mad at me that she can't put her feelings aside."Today, we will meet the new actess who will replace Olive. Are you excited?” asked the emcee. We were at a sudden press conference with other actors who also belong to the series that I will be starring in.I didn't answer but my smile was wide. I already have an idea because
CHAPTER 160—Good and Bad NewsNishane’s Point of ViewI WAS still on the balcony thinking about whether I should call Clifford now or just let him open. I really want to call him now so that he can insert me into his schedule again tomorrow. I know it's embarrassing because I'll bother him again but I can't think of anything else. I don't want to bother him and will only tell my plan on my phone.It's still early and I think Clifford is still awake at such an hour. I immediately sat down to call his number. No one answers and it's just a ring. I typed a text message and asked if he was free tomorrow. I still haven't received a reply so I thought maybe tomorrow I will receive an answer like the first time I messaged him. Because I was cold and chilling, I went inside."Have you spoken to Clifford?" Mirae asked from outside. She threw trash and went to the sink to wash her hands."I tried to call but there was no answer. I texted again but no reply yet. Maybe I'll reply tomorrow because
CHAPTER 161—She Kissed HerKhlea's Point if View"ARE you excited yet?" Luna asked me when we got dressed. When we woke up, she told me to get dressed because we had somewhere to go. She didn't say where so I really have no idea.“A bit. You don't want to tell me where we're going." She just smiled at me so I just let her. Our travel time was a few minutes before we got out of the car.I WAS amazed as my eyes looked at the entirety of the yacht that Luna and I climbed on. Luna held my hand because I was a little dizzy from the waves of the sea. There are acquaintances congratulating her. I don't know any of them. Nothing familiar to me.But in the way they dress, complexions will show the luxury of life. There were also male guests who were also talking to Luna and focused their attention on me.I just smiled and tried to hide the nervousness I felt. When a server came by to serve drinks, I immediately grabbed a goblet of golden liquid.Luna and I looked at each other. He frowned when
CHAPTER 169—Give InKhlea’s Point of ViewI JUST STARED in front of the laptop monitor as I tried to get what I learned today into my mind. It's confirmed! The flashdrive with the keychain that I found inside Luna's drawer does belong to La Tigresa. But Seven hasn't replied yet whether that's what I really meant.I don't understand how I should feel now. Should I be happy because somehow, I have found something that I really want to target in Luna. Or sad because it wasn't enough? I'm confused.I'm here now in my condo. I don't know how to feel right now. It's not that I'm defending Luna but what if Luna had nothing to do with the La Tigresa transaction? Because there is a part of my heart that is protesting and seems to be telling me that Luna doesn't know anything. But I also know that it is impossible that Luna knows nothing about her father's business.I can no longer understand myself. Back then, I really wanted to succeed in my mission, but now, I just catch myself laughing and
CHAPTER 168—Gun & FlashdriveKhlea’s Point of ViewI felt a hand on my shoulder causing me to look back and see who it was. “Seven!”“Hmm. Does it look nice?” he asked as if he read my mind.I faced here. "Why did you leave Allison? That might be necessary,” I said."Don't overact. He fell asleep because of the medicine that was injected into him." He bowed and thought for a moment. When he looked at me, he immediately grinned. "I know what you are thinking, Khlea.""What are you saying?""The way you look at Luna Aballos, there seems to be something different.""Come on, Seven. Even you?""I have trust in you. We. But I hope you don't destroy it." Because of the way it was pointed, it was as if someone had kicked my chest. A part of my heart seems to have been hit by his words.I didn't move. It's like even I don't know what to do anymore. What I do know is that what is happening to me is still part of the plan. I smiled at Seven. "Don't worry because I know what I'm doing.""I hope
CHAPTER 167—Allison's wordsKhlea’s Point of ViewI know that Allison is very angry with me. He is not alone because I feel the same way about it. I also feel bad that we ended up like that. I didn't expect that we would exchange words like that and he looked like he didn't trust me.I know what I'm doing and I don't deviate from the plan. If he notices that I'm getting close to Luna, he should be happy because I'm starting to fall in love with that one. I don't understand why we still have to get into an argument because of his interference in what I'm doing.I'm not young and we're not even in a relationship to explain to myself why I didn't come home. He didn't even know that I had a disease.I was stunned for a while while my car stopped because the traffic light was still red. 'It's up to Allison. It's his fault why I got annoyed with him.' I took a deep breath before waking up when I heard a car horn behind me.I shook my head to clear myself and take my mind off what happened o
CHAPTER 165—Limitation and Boundaries Khlea’s Point of ViewLUNA was carrying two bottles of ladies drink while walking near where I was. When she got close, she reached for one of mine. She sat next to me. We are now on the roof top and can freely look at the vast sky full of stars. The wind that hits our skin is also cold so it is inevitable that I feel cold."Are you cold?"I nodded. “Yes. Why did we go here?""It's better that we're here. I also miss star gazing," she said as she looked at the bottle she was holding.That is also what I did. I also looked at the sky then took a deep breath. I have to admit that I feel better because earlier, I was stressed with Allison. I just tried to accept our answer in my mind. It's up to me if it makes me angry. I'll just talk about it tomorrow when I get home and we meet at headquarters."So what did your friend say? Has it calmed down?” Luna asked when she looked back at me.I shook my head. "Not yet. I'll just talk to her tomorrow when I
CHAPTER 165—Her Real FeelingsNishane’s Point of View"WHAT do you think Olive wants to happen? I feel that she is just making a way to get her Clifford's. I mean, yes. Maybe she really likes Clifford, but I hope she doesn't feel sorry for you. You and Clifford no longer have a relationship. It's been a long time since you two broke up, so if she wants a man who was connected to you then, don't feel sorry for yourself," said Mirae.I told her about what Clifford said this morning. "For me, she is a very frustrated woman. Didn't she think she was beautiful? Rich. Many people will like her. Why does she still want Clifford, right?" Because I'm annoyed. Why Clifford?"Hey!" Mirae called me so I looked at her. "Why do you say that you don't want Clifford to be with her?""Huh? That's not what I meant. I'm not saying anything like that. My only point is, with so many men in the world, why Clifford?""There's nothing we can do if Clifford really wants it, okay? Just you, let her. My point
CHAPTER 164—Talk to him againNishane's Point of ViewI could NOT sleep at night because Clifford was still gone. He left a while ago and left The8 sleeping in the guest room. I shouldn't have waited for him but I was worried so I waited for him to come back to my house. Their luggage is still here. He said he was going to talk to someone but still nothing until I fell asleep for a while.It was four o'clock in the morning when I heard the knock so I got up and went to the door to open it. I immediately smelled the alcohol so I had the idea that Clifford had been drinking. I closed my eyes for a while to condition myself.I rubbed my eyes. The light was off in the entire living room but because of the small lampshade with a light bulb, that was the only light that provided light to the four corners of the house. I can see the bulk of Clifford's body."Have you eaten? I guess you've been drinking?""Yeah. I'm sorry if I disturbed you. Because I remembered, The8 and I's stuff is here. I
CHAPTER 163—Press Conference Nishane's Point of ViewMY heart was filled with anger because the fake news created by Olive spread immediately. I didn't think that her attitude was so bad that she could ruin my business just because she was jealous of me. I can't accept that the business that we worked hard for as friends was just ruined because of her story.I clenched my palms as I looked at the CCTV footage where it was obvious how the drinks ordered by the customers were being made throughout the day. We have experienced CCTV, police and reporters in front of us because we need to clear the name of my business. I was so angry that I had the police pick up Olive from the shop. I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I felt my neck thicken with anger."As you can see in the full video from the CCTV footage, around 8:15 to 9 o'clock at night it is obvious how the drinks are made. Olive didn't come to my coffee shop either and we are looking for the person she said bought
CHAPTER 162—Forgetting Something AgainKhlea's Point of ViewAT FIRST I was very surprised but when I saw Luna's sweet lips that seemed to be teasing me, I felt so sleepy that my eyelids closed on their own.I don't know about such things but my lips spontaneously responded to her kiss. Luna's way of kissing was intoxicating. Slowly and seemingly savoring every moment our lips touch. Luna moved and moved closer to me. I didn't object but I responded to her kiss.Luna's lips moved away from mine so I opened my eyes. Our bodies are still touching today. Luna looked at my face again and brought her lips to my forehead. It was as if a warm palm caressed my heart because of what she did. I closed my eyes. My hands are clinging to her arms."Thank you for coming with me," she said, then hugged me.I'm not sure if the heartbeat I feel and hear is mine. It's like the strength of that.I just smiled at her as she walked away from me. "You're always welcome, Miss Luna," I said. "It's just work
CHAPTER 161—She Kissed HerKhlea's Point if View"ARE you excited yet?" Luna asked me when we got dressed. When we woke up, she told me to get dressed because we had somewhere to go. She didn't say where so I really have no idea.“A bit. You don't want to tell me where we're going." She just smiled at me so I just let her. Our travel time was a few minutes before we got out of the car.I WAS amazed as my eyes looked at the entirety of the yacht that Luna and I climbed on. Luna held my hand because I was a little dizzy from the waves of the sea. There are acquaintances congratulating her. I don't know any of them. Nothing familiar to me.But in the way they dress, complexions will show the luxury of life. There were also male guests who were also talking to Luna and focused their attention on me.I just smiled and tried to hide the nervousness I felt. When a server came by to serve drinks, I immediately grabbed a goblet of golden liquid.Luna and I looked at each other. He frowned when