Christmas Eve New Zealand Jacobs Estate After dinner the children excitedly went into the living room waiting for Marty to read a story for them. He sat at the love seat beside Christine, before opening the book he kissed Christine’s forehead. He placed the book on his lap, then placed his left arm around Christine’s shoulders and she leaned her head on Marty’s shoulder. And then he began to read the story for the children. Christine looked up, admiringly at her husband who was reading the story. As usual he switches voices to suit the character. After finishing the story the children went to kiss both Christine and Marty. “Grandpa, thank you for reading the book for us,” the 7 years old Jackson, their eldest grandson said and kissed Marty’s cheeks and then went to Christine and kissed her cheeks also and hugged both Christine and Marty telling them “I love you both to the moon and back.” That is what his mom, Cassie and father, Jared always tell him. Cassie and Jared got married
The alarm clock reverberated through the room. Christine was roused by the persistent alarm bell. She stretched out her arms to pick up the alarm clock on top of the nightstand to stop the alarm and then put it back on the nightstand. “Oh, it’s already 5:30 in the morning.” Christine said while she yawned and stretched her body. She sat on the side of the bed for a moment and walked sluggishly toward the bathroom. It’s her first day of filming for the new movie today. As always, she won’t be playing the lead role. She has been in the industry for quite some time now. However, she never took a leading role and the reason was that her morality did not allow her to have these great breaks. Although her acting skill is on par with those great actresses. The big project comes with a big price, the director
Cassandra was panting when she arrived at the dressing room and sat on the chair. ‘Could he be the replacement for one male cast?’ she thought. One of the male actors was relieved two days before the shoot. It was said that the replacement has been just a newcomer to the industry, so she has no idea what he looked like. ‘He is so handsome.’ Cassandra blushed, she fished out her phone from her pocket and looked at the photo. “He is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.” Cassandra’s heart fluttered. Outside the dressing room, in the other end of the film venue, the assistant director Johnson Cruz arrived. “Hi, Sir Marty!” Johnson Cruz, the assista
Cassandra approached Marty. She felt as though her heart was going to come out of her chest due to nervousness. Her whole body was turning cold, but her palms were sweating. "Follow me," said Marty when Cassandra was close to him and started moving away from the people and Cassandra followed him reluctantly. Every crew and cast were baffled, wondering what Marty would say to Cassandra. When they were a long way from the people, Marty suddenly turned to Cassandra. Cassandra, who was looking down while walking did not notice Marty halted and she bumped into his chest. She almost fell backward, but with Marty's fast reflex he wrapped his arms about her waist to stop her from falling. Cassandra gasped and looked at Marty, her eyes were wide open. Cassandra was in a state of stupor and had no idea what to do. Marty looked at Cassandra's face and slowly released her after he made sure she was on her feet.
The clapper, who was already in front of the camera with the clapperboard, called “marker!” and slapped it shut.“Action!” Marty called.“You are already marked as my woman” Kenneth was putting on his trouser while Cassandra was sobbing.“You maybe had my body, butyou can’t have my heart ever again.” Cassandra said in between her sobs.Kenneth sat beside her and held her chin up, Cassandra slapped Kenneth’s face.He cupped Cassandra’s face forcefully and said “No, one can take you from me. You are already mine” He leaned to kiss her, butbefore his lips touched hers, Marty bellowed,“Cut!” Marty was seething and wanted to grab Kenneth by the neck.“Let’s have a break,” Marty said and took the script and he decided to remove all intimate scenes of Cassandra and Kenneth. He is going to talk
"Love is in the air" Len quibbled with Cassandra. “There you are again” Cassandra puts back the phone in her pocket. “I heard him say the 143” Len chuckled, Cassandra rolled her eyes on Len. “What did you mean when you said ‘You already know my reply to that’” Len raised an eyebrow, Cassandra pursed her lips. “Is that 143 too?” she asked curiously. “Hey, don’t be nosy.” Cassandra chided her, Len wasn’t bothered at all and laughed. “It’s our turn to get our food, let’s go.” she pulled Len towards the buffet table, intending to distract Len from inquiring further. On the other hand, Marty was unsettled when he heard Len teased Cassandra about the 143 (I love you) that Graham said over the phone. "Well, she's got a boyfriend." He clenched his teeth. He was agitated by the myriad of emotions he was feeling today. ‘I have to put a stop to this, I can’t have her that power over
Everybody could hear the exasperated tone of Marty, so they focused. They did 5 retakes before Marty finally got satisfied. He called for another break. "We'll take a 15-minute break, and then we'll start over for the next one." He rose from his chair and made his way towards the corner where refreshments were served. While Marty was on his way to get something to eat, he heard Cassandra and Graham talking. He just stopped to find out what they were talking about. "I'm sorry, I have to leave because I have an urgent business to attend to" Graham was holding Cassandra's hand as he was talking. "I thought you were going to take me out for ramen." Cassandra pouted. "That was the plan, but..." Cassand
"Thanks for the ride, Sir Marty." said Cassandra as she unbuckled her belt. "Make no mention of it!" Marty popped out his seat belt and he turned the car key anti - clockwise and came out of the car. He subsequently tookCassandra's luggage from the rear passenger seat. Cassandra wondered why Marty had turned the car off. Walking towards Marty, her heart is beating wildly, she can’t decipher what Marty is up to. She reached out and took her luggage from Marty, but he took it away. Cassandra looked at Marty inquisitively with her brows furrowed. “Won’t you ask me for a coffee? I like the coffee you made for me. ” Marty smiled. His smile was that of the sunlight that spread across the clouds and his eyes seemed to contain all the stars of the galaxy. Cassandra’s heart fluttered looking at Marty’s handsome and charming face. But she kept her demeanor calm because she didn't want him to know what he was doing to her.&n
Christmas Eve New Zealand Jacobs Estate After dinner the children excitedly went into the living room waiting for Marty to read a story for them. He sat at the love seat beside Christine, before opening the book he kissed Christine’s forehead. He placed the book on his lap, then placed his left arm around Christine’s shoulders and she leaned her head on Marty’s shoulder. And then he began to read the story for the children. Christine looked up, admiringly at her husband who was reading the story. As usual he switches voices to suit the character. After finishing the story the children went to kiss both Christine and Marty. “Grandpa, thank you for reading the book for us,” the 7 years old Jackson, their eldest grandson said and kissed Marty’s cheeks and then went to Christine and kissed her cheeks also and hugged both Christine and Marty telling them “I love you both to the moon and back.” That is what his mom, Cassie and father, Jared always tell him. Cassie and Jared got married
The doctor and nurses silently watched Marty grieving. They heard every word Marty told his wife. Their hearts go to Marty, seeing how broken he was. While Marty sobbing, Christine gasped and simultaneously opened her eyes. “Babe, you’re alive!” Marty shouted with joy. The doctor and nurses came running to them and attended to Christine immediately. Marty's tears didn’t stop welling up. “God, thank you,” he said while watching his wife. When the doctor was certain that Christine’s were fine they wheeled her into her suite. Marty stayed by her side and didn’t want to leave her. “Babe, how are the babies doing?” Christine asked when she didn’t see the babies in the room. “They're fine, they’ll be here after the newborn screening,” Marty brushed his thumb on her cheek, Marty’s vision became blurry as his tears pooled in his eyes and tears rolled down. He bent forward and hugged her tightly. “Please, don’t leave me babe,” he said incoherently while crying. Christine could feel his
Corrine went to the airport to pick up Jeremy. She was really pleased to see Jack and Jared. "Hey, little man, you're here to surprise your mom?" Corrine asked Jared while he ruffled his soft blond hair. "Yup," Jared answered her with a smirk. Corrine chuckled at his expression and said, "You really look and act like your dad." "Of course, he is good looking and smart like me," Jack said with a smug face. "Your son is an even better version of you. He's a lot more handsome and smarter than you." "He doesn't have that look and that brain if I wasn't his dad," Jack retorted while Corrine snorted. The next day, a limousine came to fetch Christine's best friends from the hotel. Christine was pacing back and forth in the living room while she eagerly awaited her best friends' arrival. Marty was worried about her condition and held her arm and said, "Babe, sit down, don't strain yourself.". He directed her towards the couch and sat down. Christine w
"No doubt she is Stella's daughter, she is the spitting image of her mother.” watching Christine attentively, her eyes soft. She and Stella were best friends. Whatever Stella had, she also had. Stella treated her like her own sister. Looking at Christine, Lorna reminisces the happy moments she had with Stella. After a couple of moments of reminiscence, she took Christine's hand and said, "My uncle had sought you out all these years. I am so pleased that you are finally here." Christine smiled feebly, she didn't know how to answer Lindsey's mother. She is trying to digest the fact that the woman who wanted to destroy her marriage was actually a family. And she's kind of baffled by the difference in attitude between Lindsey and Lorna; they're like the south and north poles. One has a trashy attitude while the other is gentle and kind. Are they really related to each other? She shudders at the thought that Lindsey is actually her cousin, that Marty meeting Lindsey is in
Señor Dela Vega squinted his eyes and gave Lindsey a side glance and said, "Are you even trying to manipulate me?" Lindsey trembled when Senor Dela Vega spoke to her in an authoritative tone. He didn't speak to her the way he did. He always doted on her and spoke to her gently. "I'm sorry, grandpa," she whispered. Senor Dela Vega ignored her and stared at Marty and said, "I want to meet your wife.". Everything Lindsey said to him was exactly the opposite of what he heard from Marty. And he was intrigued and wanted to see Christine. Senor Dela Vega stood up from the couch and refused Lindsey's assistance. He was disgusted with everything he had learned from Marty. He thought she was an innocent and pure girl, but she was quite the contrary. Marty came near Christine and whispered something in her ear. Her heartbeat began to pick up as if it's like a racing horse. She took a slow breath to calm down. Christine lowered her head as she was still nervous to meet Lindsey's grandfather.
Rather than being weakened by what Lindsey did, their relationship strengthened. Marty has proven to Christine that he has not cheated on her and her trust in him was fortified. The deed that was meant to tear them apart drew them closer together and made their marriage stronger. "Are you okay?" Marty asked her while they were heading to the fashion show. "I'm nervous, the last time I performed was the Awards Night five years ago," Christine ruefully said. Marty remembered her performance and said, "Yeah, you danced like you weren't carrying our baby." "I couldn't back out at the time because I only learned that I was pregnant two weeks before the Awards Night and can't think of a plausible reason so that they will replace me. And I can't disclose that I was pregnant," Christine explained. Marty felt culpable and said, "I'm sorry." Christine cupped his face and told him, "Babe, you have already said sorry a thousand times over. It's happened before and there's no undoing the past
"Welcome back!" Matilda joyfully welcomes Marty and Christine as they step out of the car. "Mom!" Christine exclaimed happily while she walked quickly towards her mother in law. "Christine, daughter," Matilda hugged her tightly. "How was your honeymoon," Matilda asked as they broke their embrace. "It's great, mom," she answered, her eyes bright and sparkling. Matilda chuckled and said, "I believe you, it's written all over your face." Christine blushed at her mother in law's remark. Is it really obvious that she and Marty had a great time together? She pondered as she held her blushing cheeks. Marty's lips curled up at the sight of his wife. "Mom," Marty kissed his mom's forehead and speak again, "Aren't you gonna ask your son about the honeymoon?" "No need, I could see on your face that you really enjoyed your honeymoon," Matilda answered her son, laughing. Marty burst into laughter. Christine shook her head, watching the mother and son laugh. They had a chat with Matilda i
As they were enjoying their red wine and their conversation. Christine caught sight of two familiar persons entering the bar. Her eyes went wide as she saw the two familiar figures coming their way. She was sure that they hadn't seen her. She couldn't contain the excitement of seeing them. "Graham, Karen," she excitedly called while waving her hands. Marty was startled by the names she called. Graham and Karen were equally surprised to see Christine. They never thought of her being here. Graham wanted to ignore her, however, it was already too late for him to ignore her since she was already approaching them followed by Marty. "How are you? Such a small world, I wasn't expecting to see you here, but I'm glad to see you both," Christine said just to ward off the awkwardness. She wanted these feelings to be gone because she missed them. Karen hugs Christine and giggles, "It's such a small world, great to see you again." "I guess there are no more tables available, let's go back to
"Are you tired?" Marty asked her while they were seated in the backseat of the car. "I'm dead tired," she answered and leaned her head on his shoulder. Marty sat her in his lap and said, "Take a nap, I'll wake you when we get to the airport." They had a large number of wedding guests, with whom they should at least have a photograph. After dinner, they went from table after table to have a photo with the guests. They were careful not to miss any table because they did not want to offend any of their guests. And that made Christine exhausted, walking around with her stilettos. Plus the dancing and other stuff they did at the banquet. Forty-five minutes later, they arrived at the airport and the car came to a stop within meters of Marty's private jet. Marty woke her up and he held his breath, seeing her thick long lashes flutter as she slowly opened her eyes. His wife is so beautiful, even as she tries to open her eyes. "Hi," said Christine with a blushing face when she opened