"Maynard" Vernes calls out Maynard's name for the hundredth time and he ignores her and walks past her to the bathroom, closing the door behind.
He could hear Vernes groan and he still ignores her and turns on the shower, relaxing himself into the warm water.He ties a towel dangerously down his waist and steps out of the bathroom, only to still see Vernes. She walks up to him as if she has been waiting for him to step out.Maynard made to walk past her again but she steps on his path."Move away..." ."Not until you answer me. You've been ignoring me" Vernes said.He still didn't say a word."Are you upset that I spoke the truth? What now? You're dying with so much guilt now?" She smirks while he was slowly getting furious and irritated."We're both on the same page Maynard. You aren't a saint either...""That's enough!!" He cuts her off with a growl. If she wasn't a lady, he'd have punched her hard across the face but he held himself back."Just because I've been silent doesn't mean you should keep saying trash. Watch your words Vernes before I do something really drastic that you would regret"Vernes scoffed, not intimidated by his words."You won't do anything Maynard so save it. Am not as petite as Olivia. I, Vernes Traydor will do anything I want and you have no right to stop me.."Maynard turns away from her, brushing his fingers through his hair and inhaling deeply. Her words are getting right at him."Fine then, since you're unwilling to change, I won't force you anymore. Keep doing what you like"He storms out of the room. ~•~•~•~•~•~Olivia keeps checking her time constantly and tapping her feet, getting impatient. Over half an hour, she has been searching for a cab and all the cabs online has been booked. Wasn't yesterday enough already that her car had to go faulty. Why now, when she's really running late.If it wasn't for the new guy.. Sage, heaven knows how she would have gotten home last night. Perhaps, she would have spent the night in the car or something.Just like last night, a car pulls up in front of her but this time, she can recognize it and she could see him seated. and he smiles at her.Olivia wonders what he's doing in front of her apartment and she didn't move an inch until he honks, snapping her out of her thought.He waves his hands, Indicating that she should hop on. Having no choice left, Olivia rushes in and sits beside him."Am surprised to see you here Sage!" Olivia says after they both exchange pleasantries."Let's just say, I followed my instincts because I knew it will be hard for you to get a cab and head to work.."Olivia smiles, feeling really grateful for his kind gesture. It's only been a day and he's acting like they've known each other for ages."I have to thank you Sage! you always show up and rescue me from such unfortunate event. I guess I owe you a lot now. Why don't you stop by when you're free and have dinner at my place. I'll make something nice..."Sage chuckled loudly."You make it sound like it's a big deal but am simply just doing what a friend and a colleague should do... But, I'll surely grab dinner at your place, I can't resist that..."They laughed while staring at each other and the atmosphere went tensed when they didn't stop staring at each other even after laughing.There's something about the way he stares at her, like there's something going on in his mind.Sage was the first to look away and clears his throat noisily.. Olivia realizes herself as well and looks away too, adjusting back on her seat.He ignited the car and drove off and none said a word to the other until they got to the industry.Days turns into weeks and it's been a month since Sage and Olivia's first movie together and it's a rollercoaster ride for all of them.Their relationship were the talk of everyone in the industry. They've become really good friends and go almost everywhere together that some people rumour them to be lovers.It's hard to believe and even Olivia has no idea how she got so close to Sage. He's really nice and likable too. It's the first time she's having a friend in a long while and it feels really great, especially since it's Sage.It turned into an everyday thing for Sage to always get her lunch during their breaks. It's either he orders some takeouts and they eat together in her quarters or they go grab something together at a restaurant.Olivia would not deny that she really enjoys his company and how he manages to make her laugh all the time is the fun part of the whole thing.Olivia walks out of her quarters and meets Mr Harper right in front of her door, with his right hand raised up and balled into a fist like he was about to place a knock on her door.Mr Harper informs her that the movie production was a success and her fans are going to love it. He reminds her that the industry would be hosting a premiere party tonight and asked if she'd be able to make it."I don't think I can...." Olivia wanted to say but he cuts her off."No excuses this time Olivia. As your Manager, am telling you to be there. You are the lead character and your presence is necessary. I know you haven't been making it to the previous premiere party and I understand why, but this particular event is really important Olivia"Olivia releases a sigh and rolls her eyes inwardly.. Harper left after a few more conversations. Olivia went towards her car, seemingly uninterested in the premiere party.She hated parties, well, because she's not the type to attend social gatherings.As she made to get into her car, she hears her name and she turns to see Sage rushing to towards her."Leaving already..?" Sage asked, getting to her."Yeah!..." She replies with a shrug."Would you mind if I come pick you up for the premiere party tonight?"She nods and approves his request and with a smile on his face like he just won a lottery, he heads back in.Olivia was about to hop into her car when lock gaze with someone at a little distance away from the industry. Her heart skipped again. Those eyes, why does she keep seeing it? He's putting on a black leather jacket, a hood and a nose mask on.He turned around quickly and hastily began to walk away. Gathering enough courage, Olivia went after him, not minding how dangerous it might be."Hey!" She yelled, picking up her steps and making sure she doesn't loose him even as he tried to get away.Fortunately, she grabs hold of his arm and he snapped his head towards her. Olivia's breath heightened as she stands before him, her heart racing fast.Still not minding how risky it might be, she reached for his nose mask, about to pull it off when he grabs her hand in a tight grip."Who.. Who are you? Why do you keep following me around?"He didn't give her a reply but pushed her roughly to the ground and she sustained some bruises in the process. He hurried off, leaving her groaning in pain.Olivia realizes what just happened. Looking around, she realizes it's a secluded area, what if something worse had happened? What was she even thinking?.Olivia pulls the towel off her body and stares at the mirror, turning her shoulder to the side. She touches the bruise on her elbow and winced in pain. She's still in shock over what happened earlier. She can't really get it off her mind. She tried to recall the face even if he had a mask on but she can't.It doesn't feel like someone she's familiar with. Could it be the stalker fan? It could be someone else... but why does he keep watching her. It's frustrating to think he does. She doesn't feel safe in her own home anymore!A knock on the door interrupts her thought and she quickly wrapped herself with the towel and turns away from the mirror, making sure to keep the bruise away from Lucy just as she stepped in."What? You aren't dressed yet?" Lucy asked with a serious expression. "Sage is here, do you want him to wait till eternity?"Olivia quickly moved to her wardrobe to get ready, forgetting to keep her bruise completely hidden. "What is this? How did you get this?" Lucy grabs
Her heart fluttered a bit. Could he have recognized her? What does he want to say? Without saying a word, she turned and scurried off while Sage followed behind. Maynard didn't move an inch but simply watched her live. He didn't know if he should go after her or not.. But why was she leaving in a hurry?Because of the damn mask, he didn't get to see her face. Not just her name is similar to that of his ex-wife... but her voice too. Getting outside, Sage grabs her wrist again.."Just let me leave Sage.. I have to go back home" "Fine, just let me drive you back home. I can't let you go back in a cab" He insistedOlivia hesitates for a while before agreeing to go with him. As long as she gets far away from Maynard. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~Not long after Maynard and Vernes took their seats, Henry shows up and whispers something into his ear.Maynard stands abruptly, particularly interested in what Henry had told him and slowly loosing interest in the premiere party. He holds Vernes by her hand
THE FOLLOWING MORNINGLucy steps out of her room, going through her bag and searching for something with utmost seriousness. She looks up when she heard sounds of plates and stops on her track when she finds Olivia setting the table for breakfast. Narrowing her brows, Lucy walks quietly towards Olivia who didn't seem to notice her presence until she clears her throat noisily."Well, look who decides to make breakfast today" Lucy teases.Olivia ignores her and left to the kitchen and returns with the last item. She finished setting the table and sits opposite Lucy."Exited about your new job?""Isn't it obvious? I mean, am excited and nervous. Can't believe am finally going back to work after all this years.."Olivia chuckles. They begin to eat in silence and it didn't take long before Lucy speaks up again."By the way, am still curious about last night and even when I keep asking, you keep saying it's nothing. Tell me, Did something happen to the premiere party? You returned earlier t
Tapping her feet on the ground, Lucy holds her tommy, groaning silently in pain. Thankfully, she's the only person in the elevator, which gives her the opportunity to visibly express her pain. She's so unlucky today. First, she got stuck in traffic and now she suddenly develops bellyache which got her wondering why it has to be today.. her first day at work.Frustration etches on her face and she wished it would just go away. It's not her time of the month yet, but she has to endure the bellyache until lunch break to get medicines.Lucy braces herself up and pretends to be okay as soon as the Elevator stopped and pulled open. She rushed out and almost immediately, bumps into someone and it aggravates her even more when she lands on her butt."Dammit.. Can't you watch where you're going?" She snaps, lifting her head up and staring at the stranger with anger in her eyes.She's not usually like this, rude and angry..... But her bellyache and the fact that she's already so late on her f
It wasn't all just a misunderstanding. He's standing right before her and they're both staring at each other. Even if she keeps avoiding Seeing him, she can't run away this time. It's too late. But why is he here? What is he here to say? Is he here to tease her? Why can't he just go out of her life completely?For Maynard, he's happy he finally gets to see her after all this time. She has become more beautiful than she is before. Now that she's before him, he suddenly lack words to say but he knew he had to say something, so as not to look like a complete lukehead."Olivia..." Maynard calls out in excitement, taking a step closer and wanting to hug her so desperately, but she sidesteps him by moving behind Sage who stepped forward in a protective manner, still not taking his glare off Maynard.Maynard felt disappointed and embarrassed that she sidestepped him and the strange man who had interfered like he was going to protect her is pissing him off.He throws an harsh glare at Sage
Olivia rubs her forehead and sighed for the hundredth time since they left the industry. Her forehead was knitted together in a frown and it's beginning to give her a migraine.Why would he want to see her after this years? Why would he want to speak about the letter he keeps sending? Looks like there's more to why he came to industry than what he claims.She hated the fact that she had to speak with him. She thought she'd be able to avoid him for the rest of her life, but how would she, when he suddenly showed up in her life."Are you okay? You haven't touched your ice cream yet?" Sage, whose eyes have been fixed on her this whole time asked."I lost my appetite" Olivia responded.Sage clenches his jaw. He has been trying not to show how angry he is and he kept wondering what was Maynard doing at the Industry. Why did he suddenly show up. The fact that he had tried to speak to Olivia in private annoys him.As long as he's still friends with her, he would never allow Maynard get close
STUDIO 54 CLUBHOUSEPushing himself through the crowded dancefloor, Maynard makes his way to the favorite spot he and Mark Townsend always uses.He saw Mark seated and sipping from his glass of alcohol with a half naked lady in front of him, dancing seductively and displaying her endowments.As soon as Mark sees him, he got excited and stands up to give him their usual bro hug but Maynard wasn't at all in the mood. He simply marched pass Mark and went to sit, still fuming in anger over what happened with Sage.Mark Townsend and Maynard have always been childhood buddies.Just like Maynard, Mark is the only heir to the Townsend family, raised by his grandfather. He had gone on vacation for a year and only just returned few days ago to assume his position as the new CEO of Townsend Group."Can't believe you got punched by some random guy.!!!" Mark laughs out after Maynard explains what actually caused his bruise."Is it that funny uh?"Mark tries to stop himself from laughing but he j
LATER THAT DAY"Are you sure you want to be here Olivia?" Sage asked, rushing behind her as she maneuvered her way through the crowd, to the spot where the entire team were already seated.Olivia stopped on her track and turns to Sage. "I'm really damn serious and am gonna be drinking to my heart content"She turns away and moved over to where her colleagues were and they were all just surprised to see her joining their hangouts.Sage shakes his head and joins them after seeing how serious she is. There's something off with her right from the moment she agreed to tag along.She seemed nervous and restless as well, like she's trying to get her mind off something.It felt to him like she was scared of something or someone and that's why she wanted to have him around. He had asked and all she said was that she was perfectly alright.The entire team were going crazy, drinking, chatting and laughing and it was crazy. Sage did not say a word but Just sat and kept his gaze fixed on Olivi