LOGIN“Of course there is! Jayden has been crying ceaselessly. I’ve never seen a baby cry like this. I’ve had triplets and twins, but they didn’t stress me this much. And the most annoying part? He never acts this way when you visit. He took after his father, I think this one's obsessed with you too. I’m going crazy trying to keep him calm.” I closed my eyes, letting out a low curse. Three months ago, Monica had visited the States, leaving Jayden with me. So whenever it was my turn with Angel, I had to make sure Jayden stayed with Angela. Yes, I kept it a secret from Angel, too. Else, she would have told her father in a heartbeat. That was one reason I’d decided to take her to my workplace instead of her uncle’s; I didn’t want her to see Jayden just yet. “Just give him a toy to play with. I’ll stop by and even sleep over as soon as I’m done filming.” Angela sighed loudly. “I've used toys; he is still not satisfied.” “Why didn't you do a video call? Maybe that will help if he sees me
“I’m still not comfortable with you playing… just the movie role, Mr Mystery,” I replied with a frown.Matt's eyes flicked between us, like he could sense the storm brewing.“I was under the impression that you two being a couple was a good thing. The chemistry would be effortless, and it would make the scene more realistic…” Matt said, trying to lessen the tension.However, his words landed awkwardly.“We are not a couple,” Leo said flatly. His tone was calm, but the weight behind it pressed down on me like a hand on my chest.I was supposed to say that, not him. Now it seems like I am the problem that led to whatever happened between us.Why did he say that so casually, like it meant nothing to him?Like he didn't care anymore?“Oh… I see…” Matt replied, disappointed.Director Park walked into the room.“What's going on?”“These two are exes,” Matthew said simply.Director Park's face fell. He ran a hand over his bald head, a gesture of pure exasperation.“Exes. Madonna santa.” He m
She stopped a few feet away, adjusting Angel on her hip. "Your director is working on my husband's movie." A pause. "When he told me you were taking the lead role, I came to see you." I blinked. Came to see me? "I missed you, Charlotte," she added. And then she stepped forward, one arm still around Angel, the other reaching for me, pulling me into an awkward hug. I stood there like a mannequin. My arms stayed at my sides, my body rigid with shock. I thought she hated me now. I mean, she ended our friendship. "You're hugging me," my voice muffled against her shoulder. "I know that, silly." She chuckled. "I missed you." I whispered, "Me too." "Me too. Now, we've been waiting for you. Go in there and do it like a professional." She said and smiled at me. "Can you—" I cleared my throat. "Watch Angel for me? Until I'm done shooting?" "Of course." The words came without hesitation. "Go. We'll be right here." I stood there for another beat, watching as she walked back to wher
The morning traffic was heavier than I'd anticipated. I gripped the steering wheel, checking the clock at every red light.10:17.Even if I dropped Angel off and sped all the way, I'd be lucky to make it by 10:50.My phone rang again.It was Director Park.I pulled over on the roadside, illegally, but I didn't care — and answered.“I'm on my way. I know I'm late. I'm so sorry. There was a situation with my daughter—”“Charlotte. You really have to be serious about this. The crew has been waiting for an hour.”“I know… I know… I am so sorry… I…”“Just get here.”He instructed, and the call ended.I sat for a moment, catching my breath, then turned to Angel in the backseat.“Change of plans, sweetheart. What do you think about coming to work with Mommy today?”Her eyes went wide, then sparkled with barely contained excitement.“I love it! I love it, I love it, I love it!”She bounced in her car seat, tiny fists pumping the air.I couldn't help but laugh.“Alright, alright. Hold tight —
Emma was so angry that, well, she said our friendship was over.One would think she was playing when she threatened to end it if I didn't get back with Leo.I had no other choice than to go back to my brother Musa and his wife, Angela.Their apologies were accepted, and with Musa's help, I was able to get an apartment in Los Angeles.For three months now, I have been co-parenting with Leo.He would pick Angel up from my place without a hello, and I would do the same without a hello.We just waited in the car and didn't get to see each other even at the pickups.Surprisingly, Angel wasn't complaining about us not being seen together.It was like she had grown to accept our method of co-parenting and was satisfied with it.Also, it seems to me that Leo has been doing quite well. His company had another massive branch in Los Angeles, as the headquarters is in Miami.And his music career skyrocketed after his first concert.I, on the other hand, will make my huge comeback to Hollywood, as
He continued.“My life was meaningless, just existing. I had no human communication other than strictly business. I considered myself a weird genius who had no other purpose in this world than to make wealth I don’t even need. But you changed everything. I saw a reason to talk… to smile… to cook… to love. That’s why I can’t let you go, Charlotte. I won’t be able to find someone else like you can. I am that weird… so yes, I am obsessed with you… but that’s not all. I love you, Charlotte. Please… give me another chance. I would do anything.”He bowed his head like he was worshipping me, and that made me feel like a piece of shit.I stared at him, tears rolling down my cheeks.I haven’t been fair to Leo.I don’t deserve him either.I have been so selfish and self-centered that his struggles aren’t even in the picture.He had only one person thinking about him — Gwen.Mystery may have many fans, but Leo… is still the same Leo.I have friends and family surrounding me, people I can run to







