"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
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
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
"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
"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
"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
"Death threat? Do you know who it's from?" sputtered Dylan, now stopping himself from drinking root beer.Everyone in the cottage just reacted as a bombshell, still unbelievable that there are still people doing that kind of thing. In the showbiz industry, it is not new for actors to receive death threats. Just like Eli, receiving one from the unknown, but this is quite alarming."We are investigating who it may have come from." Eli looked so frustrated as he brushed his hair upright. "For my safety, I need to cancel my concert that was about to happen 2 days from now." He heaved a sigh."Everything will be fine, Eli. "Why don't you continue with your concert, disregarding the fact that you received a death threat... your life will be in danger," Julia muttered. "You will have to catch that person first before continuing your offline concert, I'm sure your fans will understand the situation.""Once I announced the cancellation of the concert in public, it's scary that some fans might
"I know how to cook, Harris! Let me cook, okay? I promise, I will not disappoint you!""Don't you have confidence in Magi and I's abilities? We admit that our talent is not for the kitchen, but just this time, give it to us. I promise, you will faint from the taste of what we will cook!" Julia persuaded the two to let them cook the dishes."It's Harris's chicken curry specialty, let us make that. Magi and I will enjoy it better, see.""Thank you, you two get out of here! I don't have diatabs in my pocket to fight diarrhea and stomach ache!""You're underestimating our cooking talent, Harris! You're hurting my feelings, you're terrible!" Magi persisted"Just join Alec and Warren in the living room and watch TV. Wait for us to finish cooking, when we can eat together," said Yuwi.He was busy mixing fried rice in the pan, shaking the pan like professional chefs do."You bastards!" Julia grumbled and the two of you went to the living room.'Julia complains a lot... like a child throwing t