Hello to my readers, I apologize for the disappointment. I promised to upload more chapters last weekend, but I failed to do so. We experienced a power outage again for almost three days, which left me unable to write, and I am currently not feeling well. However, I understand that this is not an excuse, as I am here to serve you all. I hope to deliver more in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding. I will see you all in the next chapter. Until then, goodbye and sorry.
Decorators were busy setting up the place, with cameras positioned all around and lights strategically placed to brighten up the whole area. White flowers were arranged beautifully, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. Meanwhile, other cast members were seated, getting their makeup done, while some were holding their scripts, going through their lines, and rehearsing. "Victoria Claus, you're here," the director approached Natalie and greeted her. Natalie nodded, acknowledging the director's presence. "Thank you," she replied with a smile, then headed over to Miss Chen Zhang, who would assist her with her gown. After receiving her gown, Natalie made her way to the dressing room. As she put on the dress and stood in front of the mirror, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. Memories flooded her mind, and tears welled up in her eyes as echoes of laughter filled the room. "Very funny, Richard," she said, chuckling before ending the call. "When are the decorations g
"At least I have a happy ever after from a movie scene you couldn’t give our love in real life," Natalie said as she held the wedding dress in her hands after changing out of it. She sharply wiped away the tears running down her face. "Not anymore, Richard…you will never see the weak side of me again, and I will never shed another tear for you in my life." "You are dead and gone to me," she said firmly as she stood in front of the mirror. "You were fantastic out there, Victoria," Director Min Hu said when he spotted her coming out of the dressing room. "You made the moment feel so real, like a real wedding. The connection was out of this world for me. Thank you, really thank you." "Have you ever been married before?" he asked. Natalie looked at him without a word. "Don’t mind me, that was just a joke. You are a really great actress, and I hope you go far. Anyway, let's go and take the final pictures for the movie gallery." Final pictures were taken, with everyone smiling happily…
"Hahaha, that was a good one," Natalie said, laughing. "I'll try to reach that level," she said, adjusting her position and gripping the golf club tightly. "Swing," A failed shot. Liam giggled. Natalie glanced back at him"That was a terrible shot." she said, and they both chuckled. "Let me show you how it's done," Liam said, stepping closer to Natalie and wrapping his arms around her from behind. Their skin touched, and Natalie breathed slowly. With a pause, she looked back at him, appearing nervous as she tightly gripped the club. Liam smiled. "You have to hold the club this way," Liam said gently as he guided her, "and lift it slowly into the air without twisting her hands in any direction." "Yes, just like that, a little over to the left. And when you're ready, take a deep breath and swing," he instructed. The ball soared through the air with surprising grace. "Ha! I did it! Look, Liam, The ball went straight into the hole," Natalie exclaimed as she jumped around, clapping.
"Here, take this. This will calm you down," Liam said, offering her a glass of green tea and some pills. Natalie took a sip of it. "I am really sorry this had to happen on our professional date," Natalie said, feeling remorseful. "You don’t have to worry. We can have more dates in the future," Liam said with a smile. "You need to rest," he said, helping her back onto the bed. He watched her sleep and slowly walked out of the room, heading to his own apartment. Once there, he clenched his fist and hit the wall, brushing his hair furiously with his fingers, clearly frustrated. Incoming Call He picked up the call. "Hey, man…I've been waiting to hear the feedback. How did it go? Were you able to tell her everything?" the caller said. Liam sighed heavily. "No, things didn’t go as expected." "Oops, sorry, man. Why is that?" Director Lee inquired. "I'm not too sure, but I think she is battling with something from the past, which is making it difficult for her to accept whatever is h
Emma stood in front of Richard’s car parked in front of the hospital. It was a black car with the number WD 576. He glanced around, ensuring nobody was watching. Satisfied, he muttered to himself, "Correct." Carefully, he approached the car, taking something out of his bag. With deft movements, he went under the car and made some cuts and damage. "There you go," he whispered to himself. Again, he quickly scanned his surroundings to ensure he hadn't been seen before hurrying away. "Mission accomplished successfully," he confidently declared over the phone. "Alright, thank you. I'll proceed with the next move," the caller responded. Emma ended the call, casting a final glance at the car park and hospital before leaving. Meanwhile, Marko arrived at the hospital in a Tesla he had rented. He waited in the car park for Richard to return to his car. After what seemed like hours, Richard finally approached his car. Marko positioned himself carefully, remaining seated in his own vehicle.
"I am really sorry about your mom, Sir," Tina said to Richard at the office. "With the best treatment, she will be well again. I've learned there are some really good doctors in California," she added. "I will do everything in my power to see her come back to normal again," Richard said and leaned back in his chair. "But how did that even happen? I'm sure this is not her first time coming down those steps. What could have happened that day?" Tina asked. "That is the question I am still trying to understand to this day. She called me and asked me to hurry up and come to the house. The minute I entered the house, I saw her lying in a pool of blood. I didn’t know what to do, Tina, fear gripped me instantly ," Richard said. "Tina sighed…this is really strange, Sir… I am still investigating whoever did the transfer and how the person got access to your stamps and even traced your signature… but no matter how hard I try, it looks like there is nothing at the end of the tunnel. The perso
The warmth of China was fading as Christmas approached, with the weather turning a bit chilly, windy, and partly cloudy. Despite the lingering autumn warmth, everyone was seen moving around with a scarf wrapped around their necks to keep themselves warm. A lot has happened this year, and everyone is carrying a heavy heart with hopes for a better year ahead—a new year where we can all somehow act like we're starting over again. Ist November Outside the entrance of the theater, a red carpet stretched along the pavement to the main street where people would be dropped off. It was lined with barriers to prevent eager fans from trying to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars. Security personnel were in position, ready to discipline anyone who made the wrong move, and photographers were everywhere, ready to capture the event at its glamorous best. There were also lots of hosts present. Oh, there were many interviewers present ready to interview the stars for their TV stations Inside,
"Ahhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhhhh That's him, she jumped" one maid shouted at the sight of a slim, cute guy with a smiley face who appeared on the screen. She kept on screaming. The other maids rushed to cover her mouth, trying to keep her quiet. "Ahhhhhhhhhhhh" she goes again Richard looked at them with a slight giggle. "Must be your favorite actor," he asked. "Yes, he is," maid June said, "He's known for 'Beat for Only You,' the movie that went viral for a whole year and stayed on top of the movie world." "That was Natalie's favorite too," he said, "I remember she would watch it every morning and evening until she was done with it, and then repeat it all over again, she told me every little detail of the movie over and over again until I ended up knowing all the Characters of the movie without ever having to watch it" He looked happy, like a kid telling a tale, but paused when he realized he was going off-topic. The maids looked at each other awkwardly. "He's also known for his cute l
He stood at the grave's edge, his eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone...In loving memory of Brindle Gonzalez. Born 28th July 1994 to 2023...He bent slightly, still feeling the ache from the shot he'd taken days ago. In his hands, he loosely grasped a bouquet, their petals beginning to wilt like his own memories...As he gazed at the grave, a memory began to surface...As they hit the ground, Marko's arm wrapped tightly around her. He held her close, feeling her warm blood seep into his clothes, mixing with his own. Brindle's eyes, cloudy with pain, locked onto Marko's teary gaze.I... I... am sorry," he whispered. "I am sorry," he said as he gently touched her face.Brindle slowly shook her head. "No... no," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I am sorry for... for us not living our dream. Please... forgive me," she said weakly.Marko's tears dropped down as he looked at her, his heart breaking."Thank you for being the one who actually cared for me," she said, her voi
“How did you know I was here? I heard you’ve escaped from the cell,” Brindle said, aggressively pulling herself away from his touch. Marko stepped forward, but Brindle quickly backed away. “Don’t even try to make any move on me. You know just one call, and you’ll be back in the cell,” Brindle warned, pulling her phone from her pocket. “You need to stop this. You’ve done enough. Hurting more people won’t bring you peace or the dream you’re chasing after,” Marko pleaded. “What makes you think you can stop me, huh?” Brindle shouted, looking up at him with anger in her eyes. “I’m not trying to stop you, Brindle. I’m trying to save you from all this madness you’ve gotten yourself into. This path you’re on… It’s destroying you. Can’t you see that?” Marko said, his voice filled with concern. Brindle slammed her fists on the table, rattling the items on it. “You think I need saving?” she snarled. “You think I need you to tell me what to do? Hell no!” Her voice rose as she shouted. “You ha
"When is the groom going to show up? The sun is going down, and he still hasn't arrived," the priest said as he approached Grandma Leta, who was already stressed about Liam not showing up."He's going to be here soon. There must be traffic on the way," Grandma Leta replied with a shaky voice, her eyes scanning the surroundings anxiously.Just then, Aditi ran to her. "I still haven't gotten hold of him. His phone isn't going through," Aditi said with worry on her face."Oh my. What is going on?" Grandma Leta said, her voice trembling as she looked around helplessly.The guests began murmuring among themselves as the wedding was supposed to start at 2, and it was almost 4.….…………………………Natalie sat nervously in her room, her hands shaking as she stared at her phone.Both Rose and Alliah walked in, and she stood up to meet them. "Is he in?" she asked."No," Miss Rose said and paused, staring at Natalie. "He's still not here yet," she added, trying to keep her voice calm.Natalie's breath c
Two days earlier"Richard? What are you doing here?" Natalie was startled and stepped back as she saw him coming from the dark."Natalie, please. Don't go through with this. Don't get married," he said as he rushed to her, pleading."Richard, we've been through this. It's over between us. You were the one who ended everything, remember?" Natalie said as she looked away."You don't understand. There's so much you don't know. I never stopped loving you, even after you left. I can't just stand by and watch you marry someone else, please don’t do this to me""Let me know when you are done," Natalie said, her voice steady as she pulled back."I just...wish things could have been different. I was trapped by her...you know I owe her my life for saving me years ago, and I couldn't...""This has nothing to do with me, Mr. Wood," Natalie said as she cut him off.Richard fell to his knees as he held Natalie. "Please, Nate...please. You can't marry him. Don't do this to me, you're going to break
As Brindle walked into the hall, the TV mounted on the wall was playing a news segment, and the voice of the host caught her attention, causing her to stop in her tracks.In a dramatic turn of events, famous actress Natalie, who is popularly known for her role in Until I Die, was saved from the clutches of the notorious business tycoon and dark movie founder Mr. Whimper at his 25B residence after she was reported kidnapped. She is now safe and in good hands, the host announced.Brindle's eyes narrowed as she listened, her fingers gripping the arms of the chair nearby. Her heart pounded in her chest. Her eyes were glued to the screen as another host cheerfully chimed in. "And we have just learned that her wedding is soon.""Wow, another wedding. What a happy ending for her," the first host said."I know, right? She deserves all the happiness. I hope I get invited," the second host replied."Haha, me too," the first host said.A strangled cry escaped Brindle's lips as she took a step clo
"Haha, he's such a great guy, and I know he's going to make me the happiest girl on earth," Miss Rose said with a giggle as she shuffled on the sofa next to Natalie, sipping her beer.Natalie nodded with a smile, taking a slow sip of her beer before turning to Rose. "When are you going to give love a try, Miss Rose?"Rose sighed heavily and leaned back on the sofa. "I guess I'm just too beautiful. They all probably think I'm too good for them," she said dramatically, shoving a handful of potato chips into her mouth.Natalie chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I see," she said, looking at Rose out of the corner of her eye. "So your beauty is a curse, huh?"Rose nodded, trying to look serious despite the crumbs around her mouth. "Absolutely. It's a burden I must bear," she said, striking a mock-heroic pose.Natalie burst out laughing. "Well, maybe you need to find someone who appreciates your beauty and your love for potato chips!"Rose giggled, almost choking on her chips. "Ye
Natalie went to her knees. As she trembled with fear, her body shook uncontrollably. Liam quickly rushed to her side, knelt beside her, and wrapped his arms around her in a protective embrace. "You're safe now," he murmured, his voice filled with concern.Richard stood beside them, his eyes still fixed on the sky where the jet had disappeared. He clenched his fists, frustration, and anger evident on his face. He then turned and walked briskly towards the police."Make sure you find him," he said."We will make sure to trace him now. It's going to be difficult, but we will do everything we can," Officer So said while the other police officers secured the area, ensuring no further threats remained."I will keep a follow-up on this matter, I know Whimper," Richard said as he fixed his gaze back on the sky."We will keep a close watch and coordinate with international authorities. He won't get far," the officer assured.….……………………………………….Dressed in prison garb, he runs breathlessly throug
Sitting at a small metal table in the psychiatric hospital's dining room, Brindle poked at the unappetizing breakfast on her tray. The room was filled with the murmur of other patients, some lost in their own worlds, others engaging in muted conversations of nothingness.A group of three women, notorious for causing trouble, approached Brindle's table. One of them, a tall woman with unkempt hair, sneered down at her."Look at the little princess," she taunted, nudging Brindle's tray so the milk spilled over. "Too good for hospital food, huh?"Brindle stared at her face and clenched her fists, trying to compose herself. But the second woman, short and stout, grabbed a piece of toast off Brindle's tray, stuffed it into her mouth, and laughed hysterically."Leave me alone," Brindle said, her voice low and trembling with anger.The third woman, with a wild look in her eyes, leaned in close. "Or what? You'll cry for your mama?" she said with a laugh.Brindle's patience snapped and she stood
I was so scared," she whispered, her voice shaking as she flung her arms around Liam's neck."I won't let anything happen to you," he whispered back, his arms tightening around her as he stroked her hair.Natalie pulled away from his embrace, tears streaming down her face as she gazed at him with sorrowful eyes. "I'm sorry, Liam," she whispered, her voice trembling. "I'm sorry for not telling you everything you needed to know about me."He slowly raised his hand, his fingers brushing against her lips to silence her. "Shh," he whispered gently. "It's okay. I'm here for you. All that matters is that you're fine," he said with a slight smile, his hand cradling her face as he spoke, his thumb stroking away her tears. He leaned in, his lips brushing against her cheek in a soft, comforting kiss, then pulled her back into a tight hug."It's all going to be okay," he murmured into her hair.….…………………………"Let me in!" he shouted, his voice tinged with desperation. "You're going to lose your jobs