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Chapter Thirty-One
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2021-11-07 23:51:46Timothee woke up with a bad feeling the next day. It was like there was something that was lying heavy on her chest, making it harder for her to breathe. But of course, even when that was the case, there were still things that were needed to be done. She was still an actress trying to prove that she was worthy to be part and to stay in the industry.
She just told herself that the start of her 2-day rest days would finally be tomorrow, and she could finally enjoy Siargao without having to think about things just yet. She was adamant to treat life that way. Sure, things were in no way easy, but it was important to enjoy the fact that she was alive from time to time. Life wasn't just all about work.
Rory had even told her that she already had plans for the both of them which really made her feel excited. It really seemed like the two of them were long-time friends already because the girl had been treating her in that way. Sometimes
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“May I speak with you?” she asked Raphael with a commanding tone in her voice. She could already feel her body shaking from anger, shame, everything. There was just a part of her that was telling herself to act as calm as possible because people were literally watching them, and she couldn’t have them thinking that there was something going on. She wouldn’t be able to know what to do if someone would spread rumors that they kept on bickering for whatever reasons. It was risky, especially when behind-the-scenes cuts literally existed.The guy had a straight look on his face. She couldn’t read what he was thinking, but she was way too pissed to even care about it. What she wanted was for the both of them to talk. Luckily, the guy didn’t have any other scene to be shot except for that break-up scene so she could just ask him to give her a few minut
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"If you can't do it today, Timothee, then it's best for you to just take a break. We don't want someone who couldn't give out her best here." When she heard that, it was like her mind went blank. Her jaw dropped as she felt her chest tightening. There was some ringing in her ears alongside the hard beating of her heart. She couldn't even hear other people talking because it seemed like she was sent somewhere faraway, in a place where she could feel the emotions in her chest so much that it hurt already.Everyone, including the actors and actresses on standby, was already looking at her already, and at that very moment, she felt so small."Do you understand me, Timothee? Don't show up here if you aren't ready. You'll only mess the set up," the director said once again. There was a hint of adamance in his voice that m
Last Updated : 2021-11-09The Second Time Around Chapter Thirty-Four
“You can just leave me, Theresse. I would be fine with that. Maybe they’d need you there. I think Ill just roam around as far as I can go since I can find my way back easily,” she said as she was walking farther and farther from the location of the set. After all the crying, she really just wanted to be away. She didn’t want to go back to the rest house because the environment would only make her think about what she just did.However, even after she said that, her personal assistant was still following her. “I certainly cannot do that, Miss. I am your personal assistant It is my job to attend to your needs. Besides, I’m not doing this just because I am assigned to be your personal assistant. I am doing this because I recognize that you’re not okay. This is shameful to admit, but I consider you as my friend, Tim. Sure, I may just be your personal assistant, but I am willing to be there whenever you need someone anyway,&rdq
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Timothee was already feeling a lot better after having a good night sleep. Although there was still a part of her that was still ashamed to go out of their room, and face people, especially after walking out. She knew that it wasn’t very professional of her to so, but she had been convincing herself that at least that was what she just did. At least she didn’t talk back, and assumed that she was the one who was in the right.As she was still lying on her bed, she remembered what Rory told her last night. She would never ever forget what the girl told her just to comfort her about what happened. “It’s fine for you to feel bad because that comes from being human, but you should also know that even with the director scolded you a while ago doesn’t make you less of an artist. You’re doing good enough, Sweetie, even the best I can argue, but know that there will always be days like that that even I still experience.”She
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She still couldn’t stop feeling annoyed thinking about what just happened back at the rest house. She was already inside the car that Rory rented together with the girl and her assistant, Theresse, and Ngel. The guy wasn’t the one who was driving, though, as it was the actress who knew where they were going.In fact, she already had an idea where they were going because she was told to pack herself a bikini. Luckily, she had a number of swimsuits so it wasn’t a problem, especially when they could also be used in their actual shooting. That would be the first time that her figure would be aired on television, she was having mixed feelings about that, but would still be alright about it anyway.She was certain that they would be going in a resort. The resthouse was already inside a private resort, but Rory seemed to not want to stay there which she was glad about. It was just right for them to explore the island because for Timothee, w
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They planned on staying in that resort for those two days since it would be way more hassle if they’d go back and forth from the resthouse to the resort, especially when they were together with Ngel. Luckily, she was able to pack enough clothes to get through those days. It was also with the help of Theresse that made it possible even after feeling such roller coaster of emotions. The girl had been surely a big help to her, not just in terms of work, but also emotionally.She was glad that the management gave her the girl as her personal assistant because she couldn’t even imagine it if things were different. Even when they hadn’t been friends for long, she could already feel the emotional bond between the both of them. It must be because even when they hadn’t really that much time with each other, the girl had already seen that side of her that other people hadn’t seen.In fact, even when her life wasn’t great to begin w
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There was no word that could ever explain how better she felt after that two-day break. It was even like she had forgotten that she literally had other responsibilities, and that she wasn’t there to live an island girl life; that she was an actress with acting duties. It wasn’t that she no longer liked acting, it was just that things had been stressing her out lately, and she knew that it was because she was literally staying for work with her ex-boyfriend. It had been taking a toll on her. Besides, it was fun acting as if she was an island girl, especially when she was with three of the few people whom she trusted.They even drove Ngel back to the airport, and the guy was obviously sad with the fact that he wouldn’t see her again until the next few weeks. He even looked like he wanted to stay there, but of course, they were already adults that had to make a livi
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The information was still processing inside her mind. That was why it was like she was in a state of shock, somewhere in between denial and acceptance. She couldn’t believe what was happening, and was already convinced that the universe was playing games with her. It seemed like yesterday when she was thinking about that, about people shipping her with Raphael. Why the guy? Why not anyone else? Why not Carl? She certainly had more interactions with Carl, her co-actor, than the former. She just couldn’t understand.“What’s up with people?” she asked as she watched Theresse searching through the laptop. After knowing about the fact that people were already shipping the both of them, she was quick to ask Theresse about it, and the girl was already assisting her, wanting to show her to video clips that could possibly be the reason why.
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Why should love be so complicated?She tightly held her cup of coffee as she walked towards the railings of the rooftop, overlooking the view of the busy city nightlife. She chugged it down as she felt the night breeze brushing against her skin as the warm drink flowed down her throat.She took the time just staring at the view, taking time to breathe properly. Inhale, exhale. It had been a tiring day for sure, but her body still felt like she was in an adrenaline rush. Maybe it was because of the coffee, but her heart was already beating so fast that she was already catching her breath.Turning her head, she saw that there was a trash bin in the corner, which she immediately used to throw her empty coffee cup to before walking back towards the railings of the rooftop.Luckily, she was only alone there, and luckily, she wasn’t afraid of hospital ghosts, if there were any, because she couldn’t possibly stay there if she were the opposite.
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Her heart was loud and clear that the beating of it was even deafening already. She said it. She already said it. All the confusion that she felt during those times when things were still way too hard for her to handle, when destiny was like trying to destroy her life, was all now washed away.It was now crystal clear. It was like she was already watching her reflection in a clear body of water, and there was no turning back already. She had already said what she had to say, and no matter what the outcome was, she knew, deep inside her heart, that what she said was the truth.Ngel was already about to say something when the door of the hospital room opened and Celestine and the rest of their family came in. Surprise was evident in their faces when they stopped talking and saw that the guy was already awake, st
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His stares were even more intense after she said that. It was even like the tension inside the room was even more evident, as if she hadn't said the same thing before, as if he wasn't expecting her to talk that way.Was that really how he viewed her?Was she really that bad of a friend that it wa surprising for her to talk about stuff like that?She heard him let out a sigh, making her raise her head to meet his eyes. She saw that there was already a hint of sadness in there, making her chest pang in a sudden wave of sadness as well. For a moment, she was afraid that he was gonna bring up anything about what happened, why the accident happened, because the truth was, she didn't want to hear about that.She didn't want to hear that she might actually be the reason why that accident happened, although it was already clear that it wasn't the case because accidents were meant to beacciden
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“You’re awake,” she said in disbelief. When she turned her head to look at the rest of the room, she saw that it was only her who was in there. She didn’t exactly know where his family was, but by the looks of the time on the clock, it seemed like they grabbed dinner.It was only the two of them.His eyes were loud, loud in a sense that they were trying to communicate a lot of things to her, but they were too loud for her to understand what he meant to say.Somehow, she couldn’t even help but miss those times when things weren’t complicated between the both of them, when it still wasn’t hard to read his mind.Things were already different. Way different than before.“And you’re awake as well,” he said before letting out a small smile in his face that immediately made her chest flutter.She tried her best to gather her composure back before clearing her throat. She was po
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They were already squeezing themselves on the sofa while the kids were sitting on the stools available inside the hospital room.It had already been thirty minutes since they arrived, but Ngel had yet to wake up. Celestine had also excused herself as she went out to get themselves cups of coffee.“I really wanted to visit you, dear, even told Ngel about it, but he said that it’s best for me not to.” She let out a sigh before squeezing her hand. “It must’ve been hard for you. I know how hard you worked just to be an amazing artist, which you have always been already, but if things seem so hard for you, it’s never wrong to let go of something that has been doing you harm.”She couldn’t help but smile when she heard that. She just nodded, and didn’t say anything as she remembered those times when Ngel’s mother had been treating her as if she was her own daughter.The truth was, they even told her th
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Waiting felt like a drag, and it was that period of time when the body would realize the exhaustion that it should’ve felt by now, and she really did feel the exhaustion even when what she did was only wait.They were already inside the hospital room, waiting in silence for Ngel to have consciousness.There was a huge bandage wrapped around his head and part of his arms. There were also wounds and bruises all over his body, especially his face, but the doctor said that none of those were lethal. They said that he was lucky he was in that part of the accident where he didn’t receive that much of an impact from the colliding cars or else, his body wouldn’t even be in one piece, just like what they said to the two unfortunate victims.She didn’t even wan
