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"What do you think you're doing?" I couldn't stop myself from criticizing Israel. Why wouldn't I? We're not in the office right now so I can treat him as my boss."Eating ice cream."Obviously... He's obviously wanted to tease me.I wanted to punch his chest, his face... every part of his body just to release my frustrations. I know I can't do that especially since I'm in a public place."By the way, may we know what you are doing in this place?" Eli shifted the topic, breaking the silence that enveloped us earlier."The same reason why both of you are here," he replied casually while enjoying the strawberry ice cream he was holding.Because of the view, I suddenly lost the desire to consume mine."Just for an ice cream-""No," Israel hissed. "I went to see the Giant Christmas Tree to light up."Oh okay.I'm not even surprised if Israel also came to this place to watch the lighting of the Giant Christmas Tree. Everyone does, anyway. It is a tradition of people in our area to be an aud
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"Did he?!" Magi shuddered, making a long, high-pitched noise. "So, what's the meaning of that? Does it mean, Israel started to remember the past?""I'm not sure," I paused for a moment to drink a small amount of coffee. "After he said that, I wasn't able to ask him anymore because he immediately took a taxi. I just let it pass, and I didn't inform Eli about that.""It's okay that you told us first because you're not one hundred percent sure that Israel remembers. Later it was just good time. You know? Even if someone has amnesia, no what they used to do will still be erased from their bodies.""Indeed, Julia. I know you memorized Israel's moves because way back in college, you were really his favorite trip, huh." Magi chortled while reminiscing about the past... which I'm not included in.Surely, their friendship was solid then. I can see in their eyes how they miss everything in the past, very much appealing to move forward in the present... adjusting to a bigger change."I don't wan
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"What the hell are you thinking, Eli?" I whispered loudly. I tried to lower my voice so that other people inside wouldn't notice the tension between Eli and me.I just can't help but feel infuriated with him for making a decision without my consent."Let's talk outside." He then held my hand and dragged me outside of the room. When we got far away from there, he let go of my hand and talked to me. "If you think I made a selfish decision for pairing you to Israel, it's not like that.""Then what's the meaning of this?!""Corrine..." He reached for my hand and held it firmly. "I included as part of the concert that we were performing a hip hop dance because the fans kept requesting that throughout social media. I promise them to grant their wish, that's why I didn't expect this to happen to me... to be- injure me.""So I have no choice." His eyes fell down the floor. "Even if it's against my will to pair you with him, as if I have a choice. I already promised the fans that they will see
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The battle of stares between us cut short by Eli. Right before the music ends, he immediately took me away from Israel because of our weird position. It's not part of the choreo that Israel suddenly did, it's strength to know. I also felt awkward because of that. My heart is very OA with the speed of its beating."Your moves are impressive, Israel." I turned my attention to Eli who was staring intently at Israel. "But learn to limit those. Prevent yourself from crossing the boundaries. You're making me jealous."I haven't even gotten over what Eli said when he suddenly pulled me out of that room. I can feel the heavy aura that he carries because of the way he holds my hand... so tight that he doesn't seem to want to let me go."Are you mad?" I mustered up the courage to ask him in the midst of walking."Why would I?" he returned."Come on, Eli. I know you are." I stopped from walking, I was stubborn that he couldn't pull me to walk."Now you're being jealous? Who decided this? Wasn't
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Why was that woman here? Was he even invited?Uh, no. It's impossible for Harold to invite that girl, he knows I really hate Stacy. No way! Harold could never forget what Stacy did to me back when we were an OJT at Eli's resort."Is everything okay?" Israel greeted Jenny and me.My attention wasn't on him, if it wasn't for Stacy who smiled at me, it was like the sun wouldn't reach her tomorrow."Yes, sir. Only the bride is waiting before the ceremony officially begins," Jenny answered."Alright, we're going inside." They went inside first, finally my nightmare ended there.I'm still clueless how Israel met that girl. I was not irritated by his smile, but by the way he squeezed Israel's arm. What the hell is that? Are they dating?"I think that girl is Sir Israel's girlfriend," I heard Jenny say, "because I remember, he mentioned to us that he was dating a girl. I think it was three years ago... so, maybe she's the one he refers to as his longtime girlfriend.""Oh, okay."I have nothin
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"H-How did you-""It doesn't matter how I found out, Irene." Papa still has a bad way of looking at me. "Could you please answer my question? Why did you buy your Aunt Gretchen's salon? You have no any backgrounds of running a salon... so why?"With him, interrogating me like that makes me feel so frustrated. I want to answer Papa but if I do that, I will end up being swayed by my emotions... I might not be able to put a filter on my mouth which might lead my words disrespecting him."She must be grateful to me that I do that, yet," I pointed out. "Because I bought her salon, she paid off the debt. She actually gained benefits because I purchased her salon. What's wrong with that?""But you know that's important to your Aunt Gretchen, right? You can just lend her money. What's the use of purchasing it? Can you use it-""Okay, fine!" I couldn't handle my anger anymore, so I raised my tone at my father. "I only want her to suffer. I want to make her life miserable, just how my life was
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"Corrine, are you okay?"I blinked my eyes twice, at the same time I unconsciously grabbed both of my cheeks due to their excessive heat.When I heard Israel started talking, that's when I came back to my vision. His eyes are curious as a cat, looking damn curious as to why I'm staring at him as hell...OMG! All I thought was that Israel cut short my sentence because of a fucking kiss—but ends up that scene only made by my crazy imagination."O-Of course, I'm okay!" I spluttered and bit my lips. Looking down, I saw his hands on my left arm... and blushed.I'm so busy dealing with that crazy thought that I was informed just now that he's touching me. I immediately moved away from Israel. I didn't even say goodbye to the two of them, I just left that place immediately with shame.What the hell was that?! First, I imagined myself kissing him... and then second, I saw myself blushing? Is he starting to sway me... again? Am I starting to fall for him... for the second time around?Because
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"Of course, I'm very excited for the upcoming concert. Eli surprised me when he said that I would also perform at his concert. I'm not expecting it, though. I fully thought that I'll just sit and watch him.""You've attended my concerts for three consecutive times being my audience. What's wrong if I change the setup this time?" Eli talked so defensively towards me, I couldn't help but laugh at the way he looked now that he disapproved so much of what I said."Hey, I'm just explaining my reaction, okay? Why are you like that?" I pushed his shoulder using mine to some degree while laughing.He's a living joke. I really laughed at him, eh."This is the only thing I'm sure I can share with you..." After I poked fun at him, he then shifted the topic, reading another viewer's comment on our live stream. "You have a lot to look forward to at my concert. There are new faces that you will see perform, besides Corrine. That's why I'm calling out to those fans who are not yet buying their own t
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ELIAS"I still can't believe she'll do such a thing." Standing beside me was Corrine's face, who couldn't stop herself from whimpering as she stared at a long, white coffin where Stacy's lying down. "Then you know it hurts?"I noticed that she was crying all the time, still she's trying to hide it by looking up at the sky. It's the day to take Stacy to her final destination. Corrine's family also decided to bury Stacy right away."On the very last day of our taping, I wished that night would be the last day I would see her face. As if she heard that... she made it true. My together , Eli."The one thing I know I can offer him right now is my warm hug. I first moved her away from Stacy's corpse as if I'm hoping she could calm down if she's no longer seeing the remains of her long lost sister."She did what she thought was best for you, Corrine." While caressing her back, her whimpers continue. "He's aware of how much you hate him since day one you two met, and from the day you implante
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"Honestly speaking, if we hadn't been lacking for time filming it, supposedly "Mending Alicia" is the newest Maple View original series this coming January. That's why we didn't have enough time for taping, and a unanimous decision has been made to just make this a movie, which will still be aired on the same streaming platform.”When I opened my eyes as if I had come out of a long sleep, a flat screen TV appeared before me. And Director Manuel's voice made my sleeping soul wake up."The reason why we really need to finish the taping in order to catch up with the January listing, it's because the lead actress of the movie, Corrine Desiderio, had a busy schedule entering the New Year. People will be waiting for him to star in a teleserye that we can watch together on television this coming April or May.”"Literally a busy schedule for me," I whispered.Even though my vision was blurry because I was just squinting, I inspected the surroundings where I got up, and the place is all white.
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"Good job, actors... everyone of you."As the ending scene sealed with a passionate yet short kiss between the lead actors, we started making arrangements, taking pictures... and now, Director Manuel started his soul-stirring statement."I entrusted Emily with the casting of this movie... that I can say that this movie is one that I will never forget. In the past movie projects and series I directed, Mending Alicia would seriously be one of the most unforgettable for me.""First of all, we were in a rush to finish it. We were all stressed from the few nights we had to stay up just to catch up with the January listing. But the best part of it is that... even though we rushed that it's over, while watching the scenes, it's a rush but I'm satisfied.""Because you know what? Producing a good movie doesn't always mean to have plenty of time filming it, or to have the privilege of being guided by an award-winning director of all time, or to have the best scriptwriter for almost ten years. T
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"Are you crazy?" At the height of my tears, I managed to speak. "No... That's not true. Because... maybe you remember me now, that's why you're saying that? You're still the Joker..."I slapped his arm lightly, but it didn't even move his stiff body that stood in front of me. "Don't trip me up... It's not funny-""Irene, I'm sorry," cried Israel as he vainly tried to stop the tears from flowing down his cheeks. "Forgive me if I kept you waiting for a long time when you believed I was still alive. Forgive me because I made you believe I didn't survive the accident... and now... I ask for your forgiveness again for lying to you... again... to be the person who no longer recognizes anything from the past."Just this once, I want this scene to be converted as one of the nightmares I had every night. I can't accept that this incident is real... because the pain we both now experiencing could be hard for us to endure. And I can't even imagine how Israel could ever handle the pain watching m
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"Does it look good to me, Corrine?" And Stacy happily shoved the cartier watch that was from me... Eli gave it to the witch."No," I replied sparingly. "Because that's more suitable for a man..." That's why I chose that design... that's because I'm going to give the watch to a man. And seeing it worn by Stacy makes her look like a clown.The anger I had recently, disappeared like a bubble because of the mixture of Stacy's face with what I threw at her teasing. At least, I recovered somehow."Maybe it just depends if the person who gave it to you thinks it's a man," I added.I didn't waste my time to fight with Stacy as I immediately left the dressing room afterwards. My service van is also waiting outside to take it to the SGN Music studio—of course for the rehearsing part of the song that we'll gonna sing on our upcoming TV guesting.The reason why we are going to the SGN studio is because Eli is there, busy with his concert and also rehearsing other songs. It would also be nice to v
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"To kill the issue that is spreading about my break-up with Eli, everything is just a rumor," my opening statement as I was keeping my eyes looking strong in front of the camera. "We have no idea who's the person behind leaking this fake news throughout social media.""As we are facing the cameras right now to leave a statement, we are pleased to clarify everything that Eli and I are still in a relationship." At least I'd still call Eli as my boyfriend even only in front of hundreds of cameras and thousands of our fans."I just want to add to what Corrine said, I can assure both of our fandoms that there were no collisions that would ever happen between us. Remember our promise to all of you?"I looked confused at Eli for saying those words that were not in the script. I mean... it's not in the conversation that he needs to say publicly giving assurance to the fans that there will be no break-up between us. He is moving away from the goal we should now."That... I am forever bound wit
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"Corrine!""Corrine, wait!"I stopped walking when Eli hugged me from the back. His hands wrapped tightly around my waist, as if he didn't want to let me go."Let's fix it. Let's talk, hmm? If you're not ready to get married, I'm ready to wait." He made his voice sound strong in between his sobs.But, I shouldn't be carried away. I shouldn't be fragile by hearing his words and by listening to his nonstop pleas.I forcefully removed his hand that was clinging to my body, and as I make sure that I can face him without tears flooding my cheeks, I faced him. "Eli, please... don't think that I'm breaking up with you because you surprised me with your proposal."Because in fact, I've been waiting for you to kneel before me and ask me to marry you."It's not like that. My intention for breaking up with you is because..." I couldn't think of anything to reason out."If not, then why?"He was trying to catch my beautiful eyes on him, but I couldn't even look at him in the eye. Because if I do
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My jaw dropped. "Y-You're threatening his life again? Is this a piece of a joke, Stacy?"I'm starting to feel my teardrops falling now, add to it the itching of my mouth with what Stacy said.I'm hoping she's fvcking kidding me!"Do you think I have extra time to mock you, Irene? I'm serious, okay?" She pursed her lips as if she was trying to kill me in annoyance. "I will really kill him if you don't break up with him.""N-No." Desperately, I immediately knelt before Stacy even though it was against my heart. "Please... not him. I can't break up with Eli. Don't kill him-""I thought that if you broke up with Eli, our lives would be better." Pointing her eyes at me, she smiled sheepishly. "You'll do me a favor, and eventually I'll return it to you.""Just think about it, Irene... if you divorce Eli, I won't hesitate to kill him anymore. You won't have to worry that someone will try to kill him on the very day of his concert. Your mind will be free to not that he remembers the moment yo
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Instead of arguing with Stacy and choosing to make the trouble worse, I remained my mouth shut instead. The shooting place is not the right place for me to let go of Stacy and for me to exercise my immaturity.For sure, Director's temper will only increase if there is a fight on the set. Our working hours may be more than 24 hours today if by chance.Director let us rest after shooting that imperfect scene, that eventually will be retaken after the short break. I must have missed Eli too much that's why I have mentioned his name during the taping.But the crying scene was still a broken puzzle to me. What were those tears for?"I'm the one you're looking for, Irene," I heard someone say… and it was Stacy. "Yes, definitely. I am the owner of the fan account and the one behind the death threats that Eli receives." And she was saying those words the whole time, smiling."Should I be surprised?""You should've been startled now. That's what I'm expecting." She laughed before going near me
