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XXX : Eat, Princess.

A high ceiling with a sparkling crystal chandelier greeted us as Alejandro opened the large door at the end of the room. My steps halted for a moment, my eyes sweeping across the room.The walls were covered in dark wood paneling with detailed carvings that were far too lavish for a place like this. The ceiling was adorned with a low-hanging chandelier, its light reflecting off a long table in the center of the room.Seated around the table, men and women lounged in casual ease, yet there was something calculated in their stillness. I swallowed. A few of them turned to watch us enter, their eyes lingering. Unease coiled in my stomach."Please," Alejandro raised one hand, gesturing for us to enter.I stood in the doorway while Aaric stepped inside first, still gently gripping me around the waist."What is this?" I whispered.Aaric glanced at me, his lips curving in a faint smile. "Dinner."I looked up, giving him a sharp look. "Dinner?"Aaric just shrugged like this wasn't something st
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XXXI : Cold Eyes, Warm Blood

The sound of clinking spoons and forks around the table continued, but it seemed to grow more and more distant, muffled by the sound of my own heartbeat echoing inside my head. I could feel Aaric's gaze on the side of my face, piercing and waiting."Princess." His voice was calm and low, but there was something behind it that made the air in my lungs feel heavier.I didn't turn my head, keeping my eyes on my still-intact plate."Don't make me repeat it," he continued, quieter, more subtle, even more threatening than before.I swallowed, my jaw clenching tightly. I reached for the fork beside my plate, poking the tip into the perfectly cut piece of steak. I brought the piece of meat to my mouth with slightly trembling hands.Aaric remained silent by my side, but his presence was too great to ignore.As soon as the piece of steak passed my lips and touched my tongue, I immediately realized something.This food was... amazing.The meat was tender, almost melting in my mouth. The sauce w
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XXXII : Red Stains, Cold Nights

I don't know how long I sat still.My hands felt numb, and my blood rushed so fast that my ears rang. The world around me became a blur. The sound of clinking glasses, the subtle whispers among the guests, the sound of shifting chairs. Everything felt distant like I were trapped in an empty space in my own head.But one thing remained clear.That blood.Its deep red colour, mixed with the dim light of the room and the scent that slipped into my nose, created a sensation that was all too real.My fingers gripped the dress in my lap, trying to control my increasingly ragged breathing. I swallowed hard, trying to get rid of the nausea that hit me.I have to leave. I had to get out of here.But my body was still frozen.“Are you alright, Princess?”Aaric's voice broke my reverie.I turned my head, and there he was.Aaric, still standing in the same spot. His face held an unsettling calm, like he'd merely knocked over a glass of wine instead of ending a life. His hazel eyes locked onto min
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XXXIII : A Dance on Thin Ice

The morning air carried an unusual chill, sharp enough to make me shiver. I woke up gasping, my skin damp with sweat despite the room’s coolness. My heart pounded hard in my chest, each beat echoing in my ears. I lay still, eyes fixed on the ceiling, trying to piece together the fragments of a dream that had dragged me five years into the past.Blood.Blood on Aaric's leather jacket.Blood that I wiped from his face calmly, as if it wasn't something that should scare me.I swallowed, something heavy in my chest. At that moment, I didn't think about anything. I was too lulled into believing that Aaric, the man who was always by my side, who laughed with me, who loved me, couldn't have done something so terrible.I believed it.I didn't ask him.And now, years later, I realize...It was a sign.I should have known from that moment.I should have realized that Aaric Bernardi wasn't just an overprotective boyfriend.I should have realized that he had always been in a world far darker than
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XXXIV : A Single Take

This afternoon, I returned to a world that made more sense to me—the set of my new movie.As soon as I arrive at the set, I feel the familiar rhythm of work in my body. The production team is bustling around. The technical crew sets up the lighting and cameras, while the makeup artists and wardrobe team make sure all the actors look perfect before the scene begins.Today, we will shoot a few key scenes for the movie, especially one of the emotional scenes between my character and my co-star, Daniel Whitford.I walked into the makeup trailer, where Amira awaited me with a tired but excited smile. "Welcome back to reality," she said, pointing to the makeup chair before her.I sat down, threw her a big smile, and then let her skilful hands start working on my face."We're shooting a scene at the main character's house today," she said as she applied a thin layer of foundation to my face. "It's the first time we see Helena's fragile side, how she starts feeling betrayed."I nodded, recall
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XXXV : Too Neat, Too Quiet, Too Wrong

The small café on the corner is still the same as when I came here.The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the fragrance of toast and cinnamon creates a warm and soothing atmosphere. The sound of the espresso machine buzzed in the background, occasionally punctuated by the laughter of customers enjoying their lunch.I sat at a table by the window, playing with my spoon on the plate as I gazed out. Outside, the Los Angeles sun was shining brightly, illuminating the streets filled with people in their own busy lives.Samuel finally arrived, wearing a grey shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. He still looked the same as the last time I saw him. His hair was slightly dishevelled, like he didn't really care. His expression was relaxed, but a sharp look in his eyes showed that his mind never really rested.As his eyes met mine, he grinned. "You look better than the last time we met."I sighed, leaning my back against the chair. "You're only saying that because I no longer look li
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XXXVI : Wings Clipped, Heart Beating

I lay still, sinking into the softness of the mattress, eyes still closed.But my mind wasn't really asleep. I was still caught in the whirlpool of my own thoughts. Samuel, Dylan, the blood on the floor of Dylan’s bedroom, all of it spinning in my head like a shadow that refused to fade.Then, the sound came.The sound of the door opening slowly, its hinges squeaking softly amidst the silence.I didn't move.I could sense his presence even before he stepped inside.Aaric.His steps were quiet, steady, almost silent on the wooden floor.My heart beat a little faster, but I kept my eyes closed, my breathing as flat as possible like I were asleep.The mattress sinks slightly on one side.I feel the warmth of his body so close, closer than it should be.Then, something soft touches my cheek.A caress.His rough yet warm fingers glided slowly along my face, tracing my jawline gently, almost like a caress someone would do with feeling.His breathing was slow, almost inaudible.I refrained f
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XXXVII : Stay Where I Can See You

My fingers gripped Aaric's sweater tightly, my body still feeling limp even as I tried to control my ragged breathing.Horror crept along my spine, the air was getting thinner.Aaric remained silent.His firm hand was still on my back, holding me up. But I could feel his body stiffening, his jaw hardening as he reread the writing on the paper.Then, without warning, he crumpled the paper in his hands and threw it into the fireplace in the corner of the room. The flames immediately devoured the paper, leaving black ash flying.I was still trapped in my fear when Aaric turned around, picked up the box containing the dead bird, and carried it outside.I stared at him with my breath still in my throat. "What are you doing?" I whispered.Aaric didn't answer. He opened the back door and tossed the box into a large trash can, closing it with a loud bang that made me flinch.When he came back inside, his face was full of eerie calm."Who knew you lived here?" he asked, his voice deep, sharp.
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XXXVIII : Lights, Camera, Heartache

The air around me changed as soon as I entered the studio lobby. There was the usual bustle, the crew passing by, the sounds of conversation ringing out in the corners of the room, and the scent of coffee from the small outlet in the corner mixing the air with its distinctive fragrance.But among all that, there was something I couldn't ignore.I could feel the gaze that followed my steps, not from the people here or the coworkers who already knew me but from figures that might not be visible.The people Aaric had put in place.My heart beats faster, not from fear but the new realization pressing into my chest. I wasn't just an actress at work today. I'm someone who must be watched.Someone who was in danger.I sighed and resumed my steps. I can't let this affect me. Not today.By the time I reached the locker room, Megan was waiting for me with her arms crossed."Are you okay?" she asked, her eyes sweeping over my face like she’s searching for signs of something wrong.I nodded, tryi
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XXXIX : Hearts Racing, Minds Spinning

"Seriously, I don't understand how you can do a scene like that without losing your mind," Ashley said she he picked up a bottle of water and handed it to me.I accepted it wearily, unscrewed the cap, and gulped it down immediately. After that long scene, my throat felt dry."I'm just separating myself from reality," I mumbled.Ashley raised one eyebrow. "Seperating?"I sighed, trying to find the right words. "When I'm on camera, I'm not Maya. I'm the character I'm playing. I feel what she feels. It's the only way I can do it well."Ashley gave me a long look before nodding. "That explains why I almost cried watching your acting."I chuckled, though my shoulders felt tense. "Don't cry on set, Ash. It'll ruin your makeup.""Okay." She snorted as she grabbed a sandwich from the catering table. "I'll cry after we get the Oscar."I shook my head, grabbed a sandwich, and walked towards the break area. Some crew members were still busy talking to each other, but I could feel the occasional
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