When Vanessa reached the studio room, she realized that it was almost time for her to rehearse her role. The original scene was to be filmed in the next few days. She couldn't bear to miss the rehearsal.She tried to look composed as she went inside to meet her colleagues preparing for the scene. When Vanessa picked her script, she immediately went through it before taking her place on set.She made sure to confirm that she was being videoed by her colleagues; she still didn't forget her plans of keeping a copy of the video for herself. When the scene commenced, The male lead said out his words. Vanessa was supposed to cut him short and kiss him. He was done with his line and it was time for Vanessa to act, however, she hesitated. "Cut!" The acting director said. "Miss Sanchez, are you okay?" He asked her calmly. She looked distracted so he was worried. "I'm fine. Sorry I hesitated. I'll just take the scene all over again" Vanessa begged. Even though it was just a rehearsal, getting
Vanessa watched the video for the umpteenth time, it looked so real and better than the original. She was excited. She couldn't wait to see the looks on Manuel's face when he watched it.Vanessa escorted Cia out of the coffee shop and watched her board a taxi. "Bye bye" she waved to her friend as the taxi drove off. Vanessa now headed towards the villa, jogging slowly.She checked the time on her watch and it was just 6: 30 p.m. She still had enough time to reach the villa before Manuel returned.As she continued her movements on the sidewalks, Vanessa noticed a car pull over and blocked her. She viewed the customized designs which were made to impress. She needed no one to tell her that it was Manuel who was inside the car. Adrian came out and opened the door for her to get inside the car. "Mrs Howells" he paid his respects to her as he led her in. Vanessa was frustrated but she eventually went in. As soon as she sat on the backseat, Manuel, who was also sitting there, reached his
Vanessa controlled herself upon hearing those words. She didn't dare disagree."Oh, really? Then it's fine if I have her right? I mean, she's beautiful and looks reserved" Mr Reed complimented.He tried to touch her, Manuel instantly rebuked his fingers from touching Vanessa's skin. "You do not have to bother yourself about your little slut, I'm not snatching her forever, I only want her for a short while Mr Howells" The man said, standing up and moving towards Vanessa. This time, he just grabbed and pulled her closer to himself. Vanessa gasped out in fear, his actions were unexpected. He forced Vanessa to sit on his legs but she struggled and pushed him and she returned to Manuel."Why you little" Mr Reed cursed! He wanted to grab her but Manuel stopped him from doing so.The bodyguards instantly turned their guns at him, They surrounded Manuel, Incase he posed a threat to their boss."It's fine. Put the guns down" Mr Reed ordered and they did it instantly and returned back to their
Adrian drove slowly on the road as he followed Vanessa. They've been following her for a while and all she did was walk continuously.Adrian asked Manuel if he should go and approach her but he wouldn't let him. "No, let's keep following her," Manuel said. He didn't trust her, he was sure that she was heading elsewhere because the route she took didn't lead to his Villa.After a few more minutes, they arrived in front of a huge pharmacy where Vanessa went into.Vanessa reached the counter, seeing that it was a male attendant, she wanted to leave and check another pharmacy. She wasn't ashamed of the kind of medication she wanted to patronize, all she wanted was someone who was more experienced.The attendant looked young, probably in his early twenties and she feared that he might not give her the right drugs."Excuse me ma'am, what do you want?" He asked her, waiting attentively for her request. Vanessa's thoughts were cut short as she heard his voice speak. Her eyes scanned through
In the morning, Adrian had a doctor come check Manuel since he had been sleeping for over four hours.He had never seen Manuel this way, and had never seen Manuel sleep in the last three and a half years. Adrian was shocked to find out that Manuel had slept all of a sudden.According to Vanessa, Manuel slept on top of her. He had never heard anything like it, it was as if Manuel passed out. But the doctor finally confirmed to them that he fell asleep."Mr Adams has a sleeping disorder. It is caused by his inability to sleep for over three years" The doctor finally announced."What?" Both Vanessa and Adrian exclaimed at once. "A sleeping disorder?" Adrian questioned the doctor.Aside from the fact that Manuel had a sleeping disorder, Vanessa couldn't believe what she heard the doctor say. That he hasn't slept for three years. How was he able to put up with that?"Mr Howells had insomnia and it's getting severe because he didn't take proper medications. So he might sleep very often." Th
He looked around the room and his eyes fell on the woman on the floor near the door. He squinted his eyes as he glared at her. Manuel clenched his fist in order to hide his anger. Who dared to touch his Vanessa?"Mrs Howells!" Adrian rushed immediately to help her up.Vanessa allowed him, and she pushed him off after. She looked at Manuel sternly. She didn't want him to say anything or get involved in her activities. Vanessa knew that only Mr Adams was aware of Manuel being her husband again. No one else in the industry knew. She wouldn't want him to reveal that now.She tried gesturing to him, Manuel wouldn't listen so he went ahead to address the issue. He looked at her reddened face, he heard the loud clap. He didn't expect that it was Vanessa who got slapped."Who dares to lay hands on my woman?" He questioned, his loud husky voice thundered in the ward.The doctor recognized who he was, so he went forward to greet him."Good day Mr Howells. What a pleasant surprise to see you he
About a few hours later, while Manuel was still waiting outside the ward, Adrian came in to inform him of something."Mr Howells. This is all the information I gathered about the case" he explained.Manuel took the files immediately. He opened and read them. Adrian also revealed to have caught the man who stabbed Vanessa."Manuel!" He heard a familiar feminine voice speak from behind him. When Marina reached where he stood, she wanted to be all over him. He immediately rebuked her from hugging him."Manuel, aren't you over this already?" She asked him.Manuel glared coldly at her, he didn't even wish to see her an inch closer to him."What do you want, Marina?" Manuel asked her, he handed the documents over to Adrian, followed by a gesture for him to excuse them.After Adrian left, Manuel and Marina went to the waiting area together. "Manuel, you know what I want." Marina finally replied to his questions.Manuel's eyes didn't leave her, he was curious to know exactly what Marina woul
Vanessa wondered how long it had been since she had fallen unconscious, she didn't only think about that but also the reason why she was in the hospital in the first place.Someone had tried to stab Manuel and she stood in for him, taking the hit.For a moment, she felt stupid for doing such a thing but Vanessa considered it as a return of favor. For all of the times he'd saved her from getting harmed.Vanessa tried to move her arm, it was still so painful for her. She wondered how long it would take her to recover. She needed to go and clear her name.Vanessa looked at Manuel who didn't stop Staring at her since she woke up."I didn't do it," she said briefly. "I didn't push Mara." She added. Vanessa didn't think that Manuel believed her. He had once accused her of being spiteful and could do anything to surpass any of her colleagues. She couldn't help but think that he was also blaming her for Mara's predicament. Since he was also in contact with Marina."I believe you," Manuel said