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Sparks Fly 62. A Roll In The Hay
“Sofia,” Ryan said, pausing at the entrance to his sitting room.“I wasn’t expecting to find you here,” he added, approaching. According to schedule, he was supposed to be airbone right now, nearing the French Rivera for the Cannes film festival, tagged ‘This Is It,’ in his honor.She got up with a tired smile.“We never know what to expect with life,” she said and hugged him.Ryan hugged her as well, but he had this confused look on his face. Even more, after she held on.“I’m sorry,” Sofia finally said, stepping back from him.“I got carried away,” she added, unable to look him in the eye.“Hey, hey. It’s fine,” Ryan said, touching her jaw to turn her gaze to meet his.“It’s not. In five days-” she sighed, unable to complete the statement.“You’ll be fine, love,” he spoke gently.“I love you, Ryan.” The words tumbled from her lips.“Sofia-”“-No, I can’t do this anymore. I can’t lie to myself, James, or anyone else. I still look at you and wonder how I would feel in your arms. I sti
Sparks Fly 63. Last Last
“James,” Sofia sighed. “I-” “-Does this have anything to do with Ryan?” James cut in. “Apart from Ryan, I have to be truthful to myself and to you. You’re such a great guy but I don’t- I don’t love you.” “But you said yes. We felt the spark between both of us,” James countered. Sofia sighed again, oh the spark, the spark. This was harder than she had anticipated. “I know, I know,” she conceded. “Like I said, you’re a great guy, and yes we felt the spark, an even more vibrant one than what I felt with Ryan. So I said to myself. He is a great guy, and I would learn to love him. And at times, it felt like I had achieved it but just like with alcohol, I would later wake up and find myself at ground zero and the recent events,” she held up her hand before he could cut in. “I’m not gonna lie, they affected this decision but I guess this is me waking up sooner than later.” James nodded repeatedly. “Tsk, so this is it?” He finally asked and Sofia nodded hesitantly, her gaze faltering
Sparks Fly 64. E Don Cast
After the photoshoots and interviews, there was an open press conference for the cast of Heart of Stone—Ryan’s last film.Amanda was in attendance as well and took the seat on Ryan’s left side, clinging to him at every opportunity she got and acting overly emotional.Sofia had never been one to hide her feelings so she was visibly irritated by Amanda’s antics. Everyone shared their thoughts, emotions, and feelings on the series and working with Ryan, seated around a table on a stage while the audience watched, with most sobbing.The man playing Niko’s adviser suggested that Niko die too in the film because no one else could fulfill the role.After the press conference, two hosts from the organizers joined them to discuss the film, Ryan’s career, and his special recognition at Cannes while a short film showcasing his career played on a large screen behind them.When all was said and done, Ryan took Sofia straight to his chateau, and having called ahead, everything was already put toge
Sparks Fly 65. Bad Decisions
Before the hurricane and the tornado, Jessi and Sofia had left Ryan at the merchandise unveiling and Reyes joined them after a short while.He and Jessi left for the hotel in a cab and once inside, they shared a long kiss.“Glad I didn’t run into Rico today,” Reyes confessed as they separated.“What? Why? You two met? When?” Jessi gushed, giggling.“Yeah, the last time we met up. The uh, gala dinner. I saw him when I went to the bathroom. He seemed really stiff about us.”“Rico?” Jessi scrunched her face.“Are you sure?”“Yeah, I recognized him. Plus he knew my full name and everything. Your friends are not fans of handshakes I’ve come to learn.”Jessi chuckled slightly.“Sorry about that, but what did you guys talk about?”“Oh, I brought up his funny way of spoiling our date nights-”“-And what did he say?” Jessi asked impatiently.“Relax,” Reyes chuckled.“He said he didn’t have to give me explanations, then asked me how many times my PA got off work before me.”He felt Jessi go ver
Sparks Fly 66. In The Name Of Love
After Sofia left, closely followed by James, Amanda crept to where Ryan still knelt, sitting on his calves. Tears rolled down his face but he wasn’t making any sound and his eyes were closed.“Ryan?” She called tentatively.He opened his eyes and got to his feet with the deepest frown she had ever seen on him.“Get the f*ck out of here now,” he growled.Amanda backed away, shocked.“My things are-”“Remain at the gate if you need them.”“Someone’s bringing them?” She asked but she didn’t get an answer as he walked towards the house.***Ryan was sitting on the steps to his porch with a bottle of root beer in his hands and a six-pack with five bottles left, in an ice bucket next to him when he saw the cab stop at the gate and Rico dropped from it.He remained there, drowning his sorrows in alcohol until Rico got to him.Ryan took a long draw as Rico sat next to him and helped himself to a bottle.“You look a mess,” he said.“You don’t look too good yourself,” Rico countered and put th
Sparks Fly 67. Damage Control 2
It was 02:40 am in Cannes.Ryan, Rico, and Michaelson were in the study—in Ryan’s chateau, thinking of a way to get around this mess.“What were you thinking?” Michaelson growled, swinging his arms in frustration.“This is not just you on the line. I’m on the line here. Rico’s on the line. In fact, the entire studio is on the line, you moron!”“Damn,” he cursed, walking away from Ryan.“Rico,” he turned. “How could you let him do tis?”“Me? Of course, I had no idea, Pete. Come on.”“We need to come up with a way to fix this and we need to do it yesterday.”“I’ve got a plan,” Ryan said.“F*ck no,” Pete replied.“I’ve had enough of your plans for the next three days.”Ryan shrugged, but Rico intervened.“Actually, Pete, I think we should listen to what Ryan has to say. After all, he does have some experience in fooling everyone.”Ryan chuckled drily, and Pete stared at him like he would kill him if he didn’t go ahead and die.“So, here’s the plan,” Ryan said.***“Oh my God, I can’t bel
Sparks Fly 68. I See U
“What happened?” “I have no idea. I just heard a thud and then silence.” “Think she’s coming back here?” Michaelson asked. “Either on my jet or on the next flight,” Rico replied with absolute conviction. *** “Alicia,” Trish called, as Tye and Alicia alighted from the cab. “Thank God I caught you before you’d disappear behind your door for the rest of the day,” she added, as she approached them. Alicia sighed but didn’t reply. “Hey, Tye. How are you?” Trish smiled at the kid. “I’m alright,” he replied eagerly, busy with his triple scoop of ice cream, and Trish nodded. “I see that,” she said. “Come on, you’re never going to forgive us?” She asked, turning her attention to Alicia. “Honestly, I have no problems with any of you,” Alicia replied. “At the same time, it’s going to take a while for things to return to how they were. If that even happens at some point.” “I understand,” Trish said. “Anyways, that wasn’t why I called you. I believe you’ve seen the news about Ryan, r
Sparks Fly 69. Tea
Slowly, he came to, and his eyes blinked open. His neck felt sore from the position he’d been in. Instinctively, he reached for the back of his neck, as he flexed his head. Was that Sofia? James sat up abruptly. That was definitely Sofia, on the TV, in Cannes. How? When? Why? “Bloody hell!” He sprang to his feet. Just a short nap and she’d already run back to him? After everything? He quickly grabbed his phone and dialed Sofia’s line… Voicemail. He tried again. Same thing. “Fvck!” He tossed the phone onto the sofa, and paced, rubbing his temples, while trying to think of something. His phone began to ring, and he rushed to pick it up. 'Scumbag Richards,' it read. He sighed disappointedly, and turned on plane mode- -almost. As his finger hovered over the screen, something began to form in his mind, and his sigh turned into the wryest of smiles. “Hello, David,” he said, in a voice that would have made Heath Ledger proud. *** “The only reason why a woman would call he
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