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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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"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
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"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
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While I was helping Yuwi wash the food, I could hear the noise coming from the living room from the kitchen. They were all there, busy playing.I could even see from here that Alec, Magi and Warren were playing video games. And the others are on the floor, playing cards. I would really like to join in. Apart from the fact that Yuwi and I haven't finished playing here yet, I also don't know anything about what they are playing.I have no idea how to play any kind of video games, as well as playing different types of cards, or anything.It was just me... childhood was so boring. Maybe another factor why I say my childhood was boring is because I didn't have a brother. I didn't play so I grew up not knowing any games."I'll take care of wiping it. Join them there," I ordered Yuwi while I was busy wiping the plates with a dry and clean rag."It's embarrassing for you. You're an artist and I'll just let you do the housework."I giggled. "Being an artist is not an excuse for me not to cook,
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"I'm very, very sorry for all the fans that I will disappoint with this urgent update. My agency has decided to cancel my upcoming concert that will happen exactly on Christmas day. Just the day after yesterday, while I was on a one -day vacation, my manager received a present that we both didn't know where it came from... and with a bang, it's a death threat from a mysterious person. Further investigation is happening right now, and for my safety also, the concert should be canceled for now.""My greatest apology to those fans who are expecting to see me on Christmas."Eli's face shows sadness as I watch him on TV. He's in the middle of a press conference to announce the most heartbreaking news on National TV today... the cancellation of his concert.Just before we left La Union yesterday morning, he was restless because he was so afraid and nervous about what he was going to announce today. That's why the sadness traces on his face doesn't give me any single concern, 'cause I alread
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"Omo, omo," Julia hissed in between wincing her head. “When did it all happen, Magi? Why do we have no idea, huh? We didn't even notice you moan—wait!”Julia's eyes suddenly narrowed. "You're not destroyed? Does that mean… you're short on Dylan?!”I just laughed and shook my head at Julia. Even though I'm not in Magi's shoes right now, I'm the one who is ashamed and embarrassed by Julia's words. Discussing that sensitive topic is really such a huge turn off. It's uncomfortable to talk about that, like you're going to talk about what happened 'that night'---no! That thing should really always be kept private."You should know better, Julia. You are Dylan's sister. You should be the first one to see his armor right before my turn,” Magi replied, still optimistic while staring at the object she was still clasping… that pregnancy test."We're not going to force you about telling us when and where did you guys do that miracle thing inside your womb—""I'm interested, Corrine," Julia interr
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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
