Lea's POV " You are leaving? For a couple of days? " It wasn't like he owed me anything or that he even needed to tell me that he was leaving. But when he broke that news, I felt super lonely all over again. " I promise I will be back as soon as I can! It's only because of Mercy. I would have skipped it if it was anyone else... " " Family comes first, Phill! " I could see guilt building up in his eyes. It was unnecessary, unwanted. Why would he be burdened with my existence when he clearly had a life of his own. Phill suddenly stood up ,coming close to me, grabbed my neck and planted a kiss on my forehead. It was very unexpected. I was almost shocked. " I would have taken you with me if not for your medical condition. It would be too stressful at the function. But make sure to tune into the live stream and support your little sister. You know Mercy adores you. She would be delighted to know what you are watching. " I hesitantly took a step back before smiling ba
" Yeah, it's tonight. I think around seven or eight. Yeah! I will be back as soon as it's done. Don't forget your medicines. Alright, bye bye! ” Phill hung up with a smile on his face. " Girlfriend? ” Percy asked he popped up from th back. " Good Lord, Percy, you scared me! " Phill hurriedly put his phone back in his pocket. " Sorry! I was just curious. Never saw you smiling like an idiot all by yourself before! ” He chirped in lifting both his hands as if surrendering. Phill tried to ignore him as they both walked back towards the main event. Phill was worried about Lea. She had been working over time and he knew that being an introvert she didn't interact well with people. He wanted to rush back to her but it was necessary that he waited. Lea hung up on the other end, cleaning up a little, taking a good shower and then making herself a big bowl of porridge as she comfortably snuggled in the couch before switching on the television. She could tell right aw
Lea's POV I had taken a wrong turn, and now here I was, in the middle of nowhere. The rain had stopped for awhile but it started pouring down heavily again, soaking me to the bone as I desperately searched for shelter. My car finally came to a stop near a quaint little cottage. Shivering, I hurried towards it, hoping for a bit of warmth and respite from the storm. Getting wet was fun but I had a little baby in my womb. I was shivering to the bones, Surely it was not good for the little one. As I approached, I saw an elderly woman standing at the entrance, watching the rain with a serene expression. She noticed me and smiled warmly, beckoning me inside. She moved slowly, her steps uncertain, but her eyes were filled with a light that drew me in. Intrigued, I approached her. "Good afternoon," I greeted softly, not wanting to startle her. She turned to me with a gentle smile, "Good afternoon, dear. Lovely day, isn’t it?Come in, dear. You must be freezing," she said, her voice
Jake's POV I’ve always felt this strange connection with Mercy from the moment we met at the set. We are working on her second project while her first project is yet to debut on the big screen. She's a rich kid and being rich comes with its perks. But she is the most down to earth, rich kid that I have come across. She has a way of turning anything dull into hilarious. The industry can be a cold, isolating place, but talking to Mercy has always felt different. There’s an inexplicable warmth, an ease to our conversations that I haven’t experienced with anyone else,ever since Lea left. Maybe that’s why, even though I barely know her, I already consider her a friend. Tonight is a big night for Mercy. Her family is throwing a mega debut party, and I knew I had to be here to support her. She’s worked incredibly hard to get to this point, and I couldn’t be prouder of her. She knows I have been going through a rough patch lately, but she insisted that I come. I agreed. Se
Jake's POV Surprisingly enough there was no breaking news or humiliating headlines doing the rounds. I sat up on my bed, rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock again. The bottle was in the bed beside me, the duvets stained because it must have spilled. There was no way I could have fallen asleep had I not drunk a little. The door bell rang. My legs shook as I went ahead and answered it. It was Rosa. She pushed me and got inside , locking the door behind her. " Do you have any idea what you did last night? Do you have any idea whose party it was? Do you have any idea whose wrong foot you stepped on , Jake? ” She looked angry and disappointed. " Look, I am sorry I messed up last night. Don't try to shove it in my face again and... ” I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to fix them. " Jake! You have been mourning your ex-girlfriend as if she was dead. She willingly left you. It happens. People leave. People break up and they move on. You are acting
Lea's POV***present***He was my everything. My morning sun. My brightest moon. He was the reason I woke up and also the reason I went to sleep. But there was a reason I had to leave him again. It was my choice. I could not drag him down. Not after pushing him to the top. He had worked so hard for what he deserved. Could I not wait for a few more years? Of course I could. That was the only reason I had left without telling him anything, because I knew if I told him, he would leave everything behind and follow me home. I had switched my phone off. Talked to him once or twice and just made up excuses to say goodbye. I had literally cut off all ties with him even though it was killing me from the inside. It was not like it was the first time I was living away from him. But his texts, his voice, those video calls kept me going. But this time was particularly difficult. I was also not keeping very well. Health wise. Perhaps because I was unable to eat properly and would vomit i
Lea's POV***snippets from the past.. just a month or two ago***A bag full of broken dreams and a heavy baggage weighing my body and mind down like gravity pulls anything that attempts to fly.I was walking along the seashore.It had been vacated because there was a high tide coming. But the patrols must have missed my little silhouette. With less than five feet tall and a skinny little structure, I must have blended out quite well in the dark backdrop.It was only my silent sobs trickling down in perfect harmony along with the song of the waves that were crashing on the hard rocks.Was it their futile attempt at defying destiny, trying to break through a path that was already blocked? Were they just as naive as me?I have been on cloud nine lately.It was honestly quite surprising for my life to start sorting out so beautifully.Jake and I were like brothers and sisters, raised together by my aunt when our parents passed away.My aunt had taken me in when I lost my whole family in a
Author's POV***Let me continue Lea's narration***"What is it, Jake? You look so worried."Jake was sitting in the back seat with his manager. He was fidgeting with his hands and fingers, constantly looking out of the window and then back at his watch."Umm, it's nothing. I just feel worried. Lea is not picking up. "" Lea? The girl from your hometown?" His manager asked, looking at his own watch."It's three in the morning, Jake. This is normally when people are tucked into their beds. "Jake nodded his head."I know. I know Mr. Kimberly. But she isn't at home. She is at my place. She came last night. I had to leave with Rosa before I could even talk to her. Anyway, just ask him to drive fast. Let's just get home.Mr.Kimberly looked at Jake with an expression that was a mixture of concern and regret."Um, Jake. What was your relationship with this girl again? Is she your sister or cousin?"Jake didn't answer. He didn't know the answer either. Technically, she was his foster sister, b