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Chapter 16: Stepbrother
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Gotta Be You Chapter 17: Unwelcomed Feelings
Sandra smiled the moment she stopped and stood in front of Sebastian's studio. Staring at the silver plated with 'Phoenix' engraved on it, she chuckled. Thinking if Sebastian didn't really want her to know his identity, he should have not put his pseudonym on the front door, or he should have hid it to where it wouldn't reach her eyes. Maybe he had forgotten about it, and too bad for him though, she's a keen observer she quickly noticed it the moment he closed that damn door on her pretty face. Slowly, she opened the door and saw him sitting alone on his swivel chair. She was welcomed by the blasting unfamiliar song on the speaker. Grinning widely, she entered the room and kissed him on his cheeks."Hi, Sebastian," she greeted and chuckled when the poor guy jolted and straightened on his seat. She really liked seeing him being caught off guard. She thought he was really cute whenever he's astounded, angry and embarrassed. Those red ears were the toppings on the cake."Let's have a l
Gotta Be You Chapter 18: Jealous
Bammie crossed her arms across her chest and squinted her eyes to Sandra when they were finally left alone in Phoenix's studio."You're unusually quiet out there Sandra. What's wrong?" she asked when she can no longer contain the silent treatment her best friend was giving to everyone since yesterday.She was only talking to comment or point out Bammie or Levi's mistakes, or just commented whenever she heard something wrong with their tune, which was really unusual since Sandra loved to tease Bammie whenever she's in the recording booth. Sandra's brows immediately furrowed as she looked back at her best friend. "I'm just thinking," she answered dismissively, obviously didn't want to elaborate further. But Bammie being the type of person who cannot be contented on that kind of answer, demanded for more. "About what?" she arched her eyebrow."About something," Sandra answered briefly.Bammie tilted her head and studied her best friend. She could tell from the way her brows knitted tog
Gotta Be You Chapter 19: Mislead
Sebastian's brows deeply furrowed after Bammie and Sandra left the studio. He was puzzled at the strange behavior of his boss, for he was not used to see her to be quite the whole time. Before the recording, he already have prepared himself to be cautious and alert once Sandra finally showed up. However, those preparations come into waste when the woman just pressed her cheek on his and didn't give any remarks nor smiled at him when she came in along with Bammie. And she didn't even bother bidding goodbye when they left. She just walked out when Bammie was announcing that they have to go. He shook his head. He couldn't help but become curious of her sudden attitude towards him when he's supposed to be the one who does that to her.After personally witnessing the kiss of Sandra and Dominic from a quite far distance, he decided to ignore her as much as he can, if he cannot avoid her because they're working together. She only means trouble. And he should stop associating himself from
Gotta Be You Chapter 20: Confrontation
"Seriously?" Bammie exclaimed excitedly when Sandra told her about Carmina and Zion's collaboration plan. "I thought you don't like her?" she protruded.Sandra tilted her head whilst raising her eyebrows. "Business is business Bammie. I don't like her personally, but she's still an asset that needed to dig in from her deeply buried career." she answered in a matter-of-fact tone.Bammie smiled knowingly then squealed while hugging her best friend. "Oh goodness! Finally, I'm gonna hear her voice and see her swag charisma again! Thank you Sandra!" she shrieked with her deafening voice."You're fangirling again, Bammie," Dominic chuckled "I can imagine you jumping and squealing when you're recording with Levi" "I was behave earlier. All his attention was on Sandra, so, how can I do that? In fact, I had a fun watching Sandra melting Sebastian Lee with her intent stares," she giggled. "Speaking of the phoenix, when will you ask him?" "Ask him what?" Dominic jerked in."About his relation
Gotta Be You Chapter 21: Lies
Sebastian immediately looked away after a lie slipped from his tongue. He was just bullshitting. Just thinking about him and Carmina as a couple was giving him a freaking goosebumps. He couldn't fathom the idea of them being together, since he just saw Carmina as his younger sister and a best friend. He tried so hard to maintain a poker face. He didn't want to show anything in front of Sandra, for he didn't want her to realize that he was lying in her face. To be honest, he was already feeling guilty, however, he knew it was for his own good. "Five years?" he heard Sandra mumbled. "That's long. Carmina is really good at hiding. That was such a skill.." she said that made him looked at her again.He was about to retort because he knew there's something hidden from her statement. However, no words came out from his mouth when her bright sweet smile welcomed him. He shut his eyes instantly and groaned inwardly. His heart beat started to accelerate at the freaking blinding sight. Shakin
Gotta Be You Chapter 22: Decision
"What did you do to him Sandra? He looks like a walking zombie!" Bammie chuckled as she watched Sebastian marching lifelessly to the elevator.Sandra beamed as she recalled his reaction earlier inside her office. She was expecting it, but still, she can't help but be genuinely amazed by how she could affect the guy. "I think Sebastian Lee is dead," she stated with a wide grin.Dominic on the other hand, narrowed his eyes on Sandra. He saw her stepsister trailing behind Sebastian with a satisfied grin plastered on her face earlier, while the poor guy looked like a robot walking with a flabbergasted expression. He knew right hen that she did something to him and that's what he was about to ask but Bammie beat him."Did you rape him?" Dominic gasped exaggeratedly as his eyes widened in utter shock. "Please tell me you didn't!" he immediately exclaimed as he shook Sandra's shoulders and forcing her to agree with him.Meanwhile, Sandra just laughed at her stepbrother's over dramatic react
Gotta Be You Chapter 23: Ignore
Chapter 23 | ignoreTrue to her words, Sandra Mendez didn't bother Sebastian anymore after that day. Two weeks have passed and he only had seen her twice in Mr. Park's office and a few minutes inside his studio with Bammie and Levi for their song's final touch.The woman always sent her secretary to monitor any updates regarding the songs for other artists, or often gave a sudden phone calls for an urgent discussions since then and nothing more. He didn't hear anything from her, other than work related and her rumors with Dominic Chua, that unfortunately was still circulating. He was lying to himself if he says he wasn't bothered at all because damn he was. He felt unsettled and couldn't even sleep at night for thinking too much, and because of the pang of guilt he felt for lying and using Carmina as an excuse to save himself. He just realized how selfish he was for thinking only himself, not even thinking of the aftermath and now he couldn't ignore it anymore.He clicked his tongue w
Gotta Be You Chapter 24: Red Lipstick
Christian Choi was young and masculine. His arms were full of tattoos that gave him a badboy aura. If Sandra didn't call him, he would mistaken him as a celebrity. "Sebastian Lee, right?" Christian approached him. He could only nod. "Sandra said that I should get your opinion about the story line. So, I'm here to invite you to watch the drafts and choose which one you think should be included in the music video," he explained then instructed one of the staff to play the first scene on the screen in front of him. Sebastian complied obediently and took advantage to point out the scenes he thought were best. If he could help them save money and time, he will do it. It's for his song anyway."Two? Really?" Christian frowned then tilted his head and looked at him in amusement. "And here I thought everything was boring," he muttered while shaking his head. He then tapped Sebastian's shoulder and mumbled thank you before leaving him alone again.Sebastian's brows furrowed while his gaze
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Gotta Be You Special Chapter
SPECIAL CHAPTERSebastian narrowed his eyes at the smiling face of Sandra. He couldn't believe her! “He even told me he loves me!” she continued cheerfully, not minding the fact that her husband's already flaming in anger with her story. Who wouldn't anyway? This wife's admirers didn't decrease even after their marriage and have four kids. She's already in her forties, yet men out there of any age continued fantasizing over her! Some even had the audacity to confess just like what she's telling him right at the moment, and it's making him really furious! “Of course I told him I wouldn't replace you with anyone else. Phoenix is the only one in this world,” she giggled. And just like that, like his old self who never fails to melt everytime she says the right words, he smiled widely, showing his gummy and pearly white teeth. Ah, he's still and will always be head over heels for her even after years of being together. “I really want to think about kissing you hard on national televis
Gotta Be You Epilogue
“Before we start, I would like to thank you first for trusting us for this exclusive interview again, Sandra,” the host stated.Sandra flashed a smile, “Of course, this is my favorite show”“Really?” She nodded, “And I kinda owe you, too..”The host seemed surprised and she couldn't help but gaped at her. Meanwhile, Sandra chuckled as she watched the host looking at her, suddenly confused.“I found my love because of you,” she continued.Everyone, from the audience to the staff squealed at her words. Even the host herself couldn't hide her giddiness despite the confusion still registered on her face. However, someone from the side didn't look pleased and rather seemed pissed off over something no one could figure out why. “How?” the host asked excitedly.Sandra glanced on the side where Sebastian was silently standing. She then giggled at the sight of her husband looking very pissed off.“You interviewed him after my confession”“Oh.. so, you were watching back then?” “I told you,
Gotta Be You Chapter 175: Lawsuit
Shocked, confused, lost were all be seen in everyone's faces after that speech from Sandra Mendez. Their cameras even zoomed in on the piece of paper she was holding, then almost instantly, disbelief and bewilderment were then painted as their expression. “Sebastian Lee?” one queried, puzzled of who it was. Others gasped loudly upon hearing his name and those who were standing near the guy turned their heads on him and gave him an incredulous look. “He's Phoenix right?! His real name is Sebastian Lee!” another shouted. Sebastian felt nervous at the sudden attention he unexpectedly was receiving. His determination to go up on stage had instantly deteriorated when everyone was talking about him with full anticipation.“He's here!” another pointed the direction where Sebastian was.Fortunately, before anyone from the reporters and journalists could move, Sandra immediately caught their attention back on her once again. “I just like to clarify things," she said. She wasn't looking
Gotta Be You Chapter 174: Announcement
Sebastian felt like he's got flashed by the bucket of ice cold water on the head right at the moment he heard that utterly familiar voice. His heartbeat skipped its beat as his knees went jelly, making him suddenly kneeled down on the floor weakly. He heard the loud beeping from the other line which meant that the call ended by the other party. However, his hand vibrated right after which caught his attention back and snapped him out from being astonished. Reluctantly, he checked the screen and saw Bammie's name flashed on it. He quickly answered it in case it was Sandra but only to be disappointed when it was her best friend instead. “Come here faster at the Crown building,” she said, sounding in haste. Sebastian was about to ask why, but the call quickly ended, leaving him puzzled and annoyed. He stared at his phone with brows connected together and thought whether to go there or not. But since he was in denial that it was Sandra who apologized to him over the phone, he quickly
Gotta Be You Chapter 173: Sorry
News about the royal couple being married broke down and spread out so quickly, right after Jay Kim showed the marriage certificate on national television. Their fans celebrated like there was no tomorrow while some showed their dismay as they did like Phoenix more for their princess. Flashnews about them kept on coming here and there and nonstop articles were posted on the internet because the media were the first to celebrate the great news. Sandra sighed as she looked at Sebastian apologetically for she knew it was already exhausting for her husband to have never ending rumors about her. They were now in Sebastian's apartment, particularly in his room. Since Sandra was the hottest topic, they both decided to not go home to her mansion because they were certain that there's a lot of reporters waiting for her there for an exclusive interview. “Aren't you tired?” she queried as she wrapped her arms around her husband's waist. Sebastian shook his head and kissed his wife's forehead
Gotta Be You Chapter 172: Certain
“Are you married?” Thomas straightforwardly asked in a low baritone voice that gave everyone goosebumps except for Sandra. The old man didn't bother to say any greetings, not even wait for Sandra to ask him why he was suddenly there and just went straight to the point and asked her about the news. Meanwhile, Sandra folded her arms across her chest as she equalled her father's murderous stares. She looked calm and seemed unbothered and not scared with the presence of the intimidating old man, most probably because she was as intimidating as him as well. “Yes,” she answered without any hesitation. Then the corner of her lips slowly lifted upward as her eyes sparkled brightly, “But not with Jay Kim,” she immediately corrected before her father could ask if Jay's paper was not fake.Simon, Carmina and Levi gasped loudly upon hearing Sandra's answer. They all then turned to Sebastian suspiciously and saw the guy bowing his head looking guilty while fidgeting with his fingers. Sandra hea
Gotta Be You Chapter 171: Certificate
Upon seeing Jamaica's unusual expression, everyone in the office felt nervous, especially when she mentioned ‘bad news’. There was just too much bad news that kept on coming for them. And hearing that there was more of it made them instantly panicked and thought of the worst because they all assumed that it came from Thomas Mendez. They all thought that it was indeed a suicide to go against the old man, since the day didn't even pass and they were already facing another problem. “That bad?” Sandra queried as she frowned at her assistant.She then glanced at Sebastian and mindlessly walked to his direction upon seeing the guy looking pale and not with himself. As she sat beside him, she grabbed his hand and entwined it with hers without saying anything as her focus went back to Jamaica.From the side, Jamaica nodded in response which made everyone get curious about the news she brought in. “What's the bad news?” asked Bammie, a little impatient. She was not in her best mood because
Gotta Be You Chapter 170: Bad News
Bammie and Levi's pictures immediately spread out in all social media sites, since it happened in public and everyone who was casually walking in the hallway that time grabbed their phones and captured the moment when the two decided to display their affection there. Minutes later, rumors about their relationship followed, as the reporters who were just in the auditorium nearby immediately got the report about the scene outside and took the opportunity for a juicy scoop. Which immediately stole the spotlight from what happened in the press conference. Meanwhile, Sandra quickly led them to her office upstairs when people started filing around them. And she also quickly called the security to usher the visitors from the auditorium outside because the press conference was already done to avoid them lurking around the building and coming to her office. “So.. care to explain?” she folded her hands while raising her eyebrows on Bammie. Meanwhile, Bammie rolled her eyes and scoffed. “Why
Gotta Be You Chapter 169: Flash
Levi looked behind his shoulder as he noticed that Sandra was missing. His thick brows then furrowed upon seeing the woman was left behind there, immobile and stayed still on her spot while looking somewhere else. Following her line of vision, Levi's jaw instantly clenched when he caught a stranger hiding behind the huge plant decoration, in a nearby distance on the right corner of the hallway, holding a camera that was directed towards them and obviously taking pictures.His gaze then went back to Sandra and immediately, his thick eyebrows pulled together as he wondered why the camera was on them when the woman they were after was on the other side. Levi was about to just shrug it off when he thought that the stranger might've just mistook one of the two girls with him as Sandra. However, it would be impossible because the woman was slimmer than the other two. The creases on his forehead deepened as his eyes wandered to his companion, searching for the possible target of that stran
