“Wait, director,” Eloise tried to plead. “Listen to me, please. My side of the story is—”“My decision is final, Eloise. I don’t tolerate homewreckers in this set. Pack up and go home.”As Director Hugo left, Alina went closer to Eloise and whispered in her ears. “I told you not to mess with me.”With that, she left Eloise all alone in the office. With only herself in the room, she felt tears brimming in her eyes. She couldn’t stay here any longer, so she quickly ran out of the office and out of the set. She ignored Katherine’s calls and ran to a place far away. She sat down on a bench and started sobbing. This has been her lifelong dream. She thought that moving away to a new city meant having a new life. But why are the people from her past haunting her up until this day? She covered her eyes and continued crying when she suddenly felt someone hold onto her wrist. She lifted her head and saw Vaughn looking down at her with a concerned look. “Vaughn?” she muttered. “What are yo
“This isn’t a good idea,” Eloise said, holding onto Vaughn’s arm. “There are still opportunities to act in the industry. I don’t want to get between your relationship—““For the last time, Eloise. You aren’t ruining anything. It has already been ruined because she cheated on me. You’ve got to think for yourself this time. Is acting your dream?”“For a long time now,” she sighed. “Heck, I love acting so much that I memorized Zoe’s lines in this movie to better understand my character. God knows I’ve wanted this more than anyone.” “Then don’t give up on it. Especially if it's because of something you didn’t do.”“Can I stay in the car, please?” she softly asked.“Of course,” Vaughn said. “Wait here for me, okay?”Eloise nodded her head. She never imagined that the day would come when Vaughn would pick her over Alina.Vaughn left Eloise in the car while he trudged to the set. He felt their gazes and whispers as he walked but ignored them. He only had one objective in mind. They were cu
“What did he say?” Eloise asked when Vaughn entered the car. “Everything’s settled,” he said. “How about Alina? How did she react?”“Let’s just say she’s going to get some bad news today,” he smiled.“Why are you so happy about that?” she asked.He shrugged his shoulders. “She deserves it.”Eloise sighed. “So, what will happen now? Did they reconsider my role?”“Even better,” he smirked. “I landed you the major role. You’re playing Zoe now.” “What?” she exclaimed, not believing his words. “How did that happen?”“You’ve practiced her lines, right?” he asked.Eloise nodded her head. “Then you’re perfect for Zoe’s role. There currently isn’t any understudy for her, so I suggested you. Director Hugo has always been impressed with your acting, and this is a good chance.”Eloise couldn’t help but smile. “I still don’t know why you’re doing this for me.”“I’m making up for all my mistakes. And you deserve it. You really do.”“And Alina?” she softly asked. “Did you break up with her?”Vau
Thankfully, Alina hadn’t bothered Vaughn and Eloise since she threatened them in Vaughn’s office. Her reputation had hit rock bottom, too. A lot of people were glad that she had been removed from “Dreams Come True,” and it seemed like her career is well and over. However, despite the public’s happiness with her removal, they weren't pleased with the new casting too. This is Eloise’s first project, and although she has gained a few fanbases here and there, people are questioning how she got a lead role as an unknown actress. Today was their first shoot with Eloise as the lead character, and she was nervous about acting in the main part. “Eloise!” she heard Grayson call her name. She turned around and nervously smiled at him. “Hey.”“Hey, you!” he smiled, nudging her shoulder. “So, you’re my Zoe now, huh?”She nodded her head. “I guess it turned out that way,” she nervously chuckled. “I’m sorry if I mess up on some parts. I’ve gotten immersed with Bonnie, so it’s hard to get out of
The bustling film set came alive with activity. Crew members scurried around, setting up lights and adjusting cameras. The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as the two main characters prepared to take the scene.Among the chaos stood Vaughn, his charisma hidden behind the black wall, his face etched with longing and jealousy. As the scene unfolded, Eloise and Grayson shared tender words, their eyes locked in a passionate exchange. Vaughn’s mind raced with thoughts of jealousy and bitterness consuming him. Why does Eloise never smile at him like that?Xavi chuckled by his side, taking a bite from the cupcake he stole on set. “Do you regret coming here now? Or do you regret becoming a CEO? You should have pursued acting, man,” he teased Vaughn. Vaughn clicked his tongue, his eyes still focused on Eloise and Grayson. His eye twitched when Grayson wrapped his arms around his girl. Wait… His girl? “I told you we shouldn’t have gone,” Xavi added. “Now you’re wreathing wit
The car was engulfed in silence after Vaughn’s confession. Jealous? Jealous of who?Her mind raced with thoughts filled with unbelief. If he’s jealous, then that could only mean one thing—does he like Eloise?“Well, at least say something,” Vaughn said, a bit embarrassed that he blurted it out.“What do you want me to say?” Eloise asked, her cheeks warm. “Who would you even be jealous of?”“That Ryan Gosling wannabe,” he grumbled.Eloise couldn’t help but laugh. “Grayson? We’re co-workers!” she exclaimed. “Although I don’t really see the need to explain this to you when you shouldn’t even be jealous.”“I know,” he softly said. “But I can’t help myself.”With that, Vaughn started the engine, the topic being swept under the rug. However, the two of them didn’t talk at all during the car ride. There was still a lingering feeling of awkwardness and uncertainty in the air.They were co-parents, but Vaughn wonders whether it’d be a sin to feel this way toward Eloise.They arrived at the day
Eloise looked at the burning building with disbelief. Many people were crying on the streets, lamenting their loss of resources and property. She opened the car door, but Vaughn held onto her arm. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Let go,” she told him. “I need to see if it’s real.”“I’m coming with you.”Eloise turned around and looked him in the eyes. “Stay here with Ollie,” she said. “Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.”Vaughn loosened his hold on her. “We’ll be waiting right here.”Eloise got out of the car and looked at the scene before her. It’s real. It was their apartment building that caught on fire. It was strange, too. Only the upper part of the building had been burnt, affecting Eloise and many others. She saw Cadence, distressed on her phone, and walked over to her. “Cadence,” she said. Cadence turned around and looked at her wide eyes. “Eloise!” she exclaimed. “There you are. I’ve been trying to call you.”“My phone’s dead,” I said. I then glanced at the burnt buildin
“No,” Eloise deadpanned. “You must be kidding. Your house is so big,” she said. “Why do you have only one bedroom?”“I’m the only one who lives here,” he said. “I’m telling the truth, Eloise. You can check every room in this house if you'd like.”“Then, what’s that room over there?” she pointed, walking over to the room perpendicular to Ollie’s. She opened the door and saw a movie theater-like space. She looked at them with wide eyes. “You have a movie theater in your house, but you only have one room?” she asked. “It gets lonely when you’re alone sometimes,” he muttered. “Besides, Ollie would have fun there. It also has a 4D function.”Eloise shook her head in disbelief. “So, when Alina stays here, she sleeps in this very room?”Eloise would rather sleep in the movie theater if that's the case. She can just imagine what the two of them have done on Vaughn’s bed. “Alina has never been here,” he said. “What?” she asked, perplexed. “But the two of you only broke up weeks ago.”He no