Chapter 17PHOEBE “Hi AJ.” I smiled widely at AJ as I walked up to him.“Yeah, hi.” He answered rather dullly.He tried to wake away but I quickly put my hand around his arm.He looked up at me and then back at my hand on his.“You know we are the main character and very soon, we will be having intimate scenes even kissing scenes.” I stated.“Okay? What’s your point?” He asked.“We need to have good chemistry to capture the viewers. For that to happen, we need to be close, maybe close friends.What do you say about having a drink tonight?” I asked with a flirty smile.“Excuse me Sofia, you are going too fast, ahead of yourself.” He snapped at me. He quickly removed my hand from his then, moved back a little.I felt insulted.“It’s Phoebe.” I corrected.“Huh?” He looked confused not getting what I meant which made me even more angrier.“My name is Phoebe and not Sofia or whatever. Shouldn’t you at least know your leading lady’s name?” I half yelled at him.I took in a deep breath with
Chapter 18ISLA Just as I bent my head, blood trickled down and touched the back of my palm.And another dropped again.I was almost panicking. What was happening?I raised my head up and looked at the vanity mirror in front of me. The blood came from my nose.I had a nosebleed. I quickly took out a tissue and wiped it off.I went to the restroom to wash my face.I got prepared again and went outside to meet the others.Phoebe blocked my way to stop me from walking away."What do you want?" I asked her nonchalantly."Did the beating put any sense in you at all? Did it make you come back to your senses and the realization that you need to leave?" Phoebe asked with a smirk.I snickered. I moved closer to her and raised my chin up giving her a daring look."Sorry but not sorry, no. The only realization I came to was to stay. It made me even want to stay more and do better.I've told you before Phoebe, I ain't going nowhere." I spat the words at her face and walked away.Does she think
Chapter 19MELAs I stepped out of the crowded elevator, I stumbled and fell.I closed my eyes tight expecting to fall on the hard floor but instead, I felt someone's arm grab me.I slowly opened my eyes and our eyes met. My breathed literally hitched as I was taken aback and stunned.He looked really really handsome and having him stare at me from up close was a different feeling.It was as if he was staring deep into my soul.He looked familiar though. I finally realized who he was, with his hand still firmly on my waist and his eyes staring deeply into mine.He helped me stand up straight while I looked around, avoiding his gaze and seeming shy.I touched my cheeks and they were hot, from blushing.I knew he was handsome but didn't expect him to be this handsome up close."Thank you." I smiled shyly at him."Have we perhaps met before? You look familiar but I can't remember where and when we met." He told me."Uhm, yeah. At the restaurant down Martha." I replied with a smile."Oh,
Chapter 20PHOEBE "How long have we been dating, Joe?" I asked Joe. We were both on the bed as we just had another steamy sex.I was sitting on the bed with that duvet wrapped around my body with my hands holding on the upper part to cover my boobs properly. While Joe was lying on the bed with just the covers on his waist.His upper body was exposed and it was a part of him I never get tired of seeing or admiring.But now wasn't the time to drool over his body I've seen countless times."I asked you a question, Joe." I sighed and ran my hand through my disheveled hair."A little above 5 years? I don't know. I haven't been counting, I don't see why I should." He replied with a shrug."How could you say that to me huh? Are you just keeping me beside you because of the sex? You don't even act like we're in a relationship.You haven't talked about our wedding, your plan on getting married to me. Why? You don't love me enough to get married?" I asked as tears rolled down my face."I'm not
Chapter 21ISLA After the brief encounter with Felix, I made my way to the manager's office.I met the secretary who in turn told the manager that I was around.I was let it shortly after."Good to see you Ms Isla." The manager greeted with a warm smile. I smiled back at him to reduce the tension.My heart was literally thumping while my hand was sweaty.I didn't even know how the manager got to know me that he had to send for me.I was wondering if what transpired between AJ, his girlfriend and I already got to him.Gossips are always easy to get pass everyone."Please have your seat." He told me calmly.The way he looked at me and spoke didn't seem like he was going to chastise me or ridicule me. He seemed friendly and calm."Without sounding rude, please can I know why you sent for me?" I asked calmly."Well...I came to the filming set few days ago and I happened to see you. Your acting was amazing and you did your scene in one shot.I heard you don't cause the people on set probl
Chapter 22JASMINE I screamed in fear as an oncoming van ran towards him.I closed my eyes in fear.There was a screech followed by passer-by screams.I looked at the road and my soul nearly left my body.Isla was on the floor with her body protectively around Aiden.I placed my hand on my chest and breathe in a sigh of relief.I quickly ran towards them and took Aiden away from Isla."Are you okay?" I asked worriedly as I held him in my arms.Isla turned around but just as she took a step to walk, she collapsed.My jaw dropped that my hands and feet went cold.I was finally able to rush Isla to the hospital, while I was at that, Felix called multiple times but I rejected his calls because I didn't want him to be aware of the situation. He would kill me.I sat beside Isla on the bed as I waited for her to finish the infusion that was connected.The doctor actually said earlier that she had a slight concussion on her head but with a little rest, she should be fine.I stepped out to p
Chapter 1Isla"What do you think you're doing with my sister, Joe?" I asked with a clearly shocked look on my face. They were in a fancy restaurant and I didn't want to cause a scene.Too many eyes were on us too.Phoebe and my fiance were smiling and were holding hands across the table. I thought upon seeing me there, they would let go of their hands but I was wrong.Joe didn't look even a bit remorseful."What does it look like we are doing? We having a fancy dinner date." Phoebe replied with a scoff.Joe smiled at Phoebe and kissed the back of her palm. "I don't want to cause a scene here so please can we go out and talk?" I asked gently but I was trying so hard to hold myself from yelling and pulling out Phoebe's hair."There's nothing to talk about, Isla." Joe replied. It was the first time he was saying something since I stepped into this place."What are you saying Joe? Our wedding is on two weeks time but you're here on a fancy dinner date with my sister and you say there's
Chapter 2ISLA"You still don't get, do you? The reason I broke up with you was because you cheated. The man you slept with weeks back wasn't me. Go find the man you had a one night stand with!" Joe yelled to my face.My hands shook as I tried to drink the water on the table but it gave up and the cup fell and broke.My heart was beating loudly and faster, my head was spinning in circles as I tried to understand what exactly Joe meant."What are you talking about? We went to a party together and we got drunk. I remember you taking me to the hotel room and when I woke up, I was naked under the covers.Even if you weren't there by the bed side, I knew it was you." I explained desperately.Let this be a prank."Is this a prank or a lie just to avoid being responsible? I thought you'd be happy about our baby and I thought we liked each other enough to want to have a child together." I added."It wasn't me in the room. We both got drunk, yes. But I left you to use the restroom but when I c