CH.36 - Our Actors

THE NEXT DAY (Rebecca’s POV)

I tried to act normal as if nothing happened yesterday. I decided to do that instead of showing how affected I was. I still greeted Ibarra as a courtesy and he looked a bit surprised. Yes, I was mad yesterday but I thought that being angry would mean that my feelings for him is still here.

Doesn’t it, though?

Fine! I couldn’t deny the fact that I am still drawn to him but I would like to stop myself to avoid more heartbreak. He already hurt me once, I bet he can do that the second time. Besides, we’ll be working together and see each other almost every day. It would be better if we could work in harmony than being awkward or irritated with each other… right?

Ibarra cleared his throat but I didn’t bother to throw him a glance.

“Did you get home safe yesterday?”

I forestall my eyes from rolling. “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t get home safe, yes?”

Okay, I failed.

He chortled. “You have a point. I was just really concerned since you left in a hurry aft