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THE RAIN IS A BITCH

Penulis: Ella Mart
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-30 12:16:47

MELISSA'S POV

“Alright,” the photographer called, stepping away from his camera, “that’s a wrap!”

I exhaled — long and deep.

Finally.

“Perfect work, both of you,” Marco said, clapping his hands. “You’ve got chemistry, and I love it.”

I didn’t even glance at Xavier. I just turned and headed straight for the dressing area.

I peeled off the silk jacket, grabbed my bag, and changed into my clothes .My curls were still in place, makeup was still looking so nice. But inside? I was done.

He was already waiting near the exit when I walked out.

Of course he was.

“Need a ride?” he asked casually, keys spinning on his finger.

“No.”

He raised an eyebrow. “It’s about to rain.”

“I’ll manage.”

“It’s freezing.”

“No.”

He smirked. “Still living up to that Ice Princess name, I see.”

I rolled my eyes and walked past him.

The air outside was colder now. Grey clouds had taken over, and I could smell the rain before it even touched the ground.

I was halfway down the street when I felt the first drop.

Then
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  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    BLURRED LINES

    XAVIER'S POV The phone buzzed again.Katrina.I took a slow breath and swiped to answer."Hi baby," she said immediately. Her voice was sharp. Tight. "Why haven't you been picking up my calls?"I rubbed my temple. "I was driving, babe.""You always say that.""Because it's true. You know I don’t take calls while driving.""And after driving? You just forgot to call back?"I sighed. "I’m really sorry, babe. It slipped my mind. Things have been nonstop lately.""Exactly," she said, and her voice cracked just a little. "Everything’s about work now. And her."My chest tightened. "Hey, that’s not fair.""Isn’t it? You and Melissa are everywhere. The pictures, the videos, the tags. Do you know how that feels? To sit in the hospital cafeteria and see people gushing about how perfect you two look together? They’re creating hashtags, Xavier. Hashtags."I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees. "It’s just branding, Katrina. It’s what Marco wants. It’s business.""It doesn’t feel like bu

  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    FATE, APPARENTLY

    XAVIER'S POV The shoot ended, but the buzz lingered in the air like static. Light stands were being folded down, camera lenses capped, and stylists whisking away designer pieces like precious gems. Clarisse gave me a firm nod as she packed her makeup brushes. I pulled off the crisp black jacket they'd styled me in and loosened the collar of my shirt, finally breathing freely."Xavier!" Marco's voice boomed from across the venue.I turned just in time for him to clap a hand on my back like we were long-lost brothers."You killed it today," he said, eyes bright. "I knew you had charisma, but this? You lit up that camera. The brand's already messaging—they're raving. Louis Vuitton is calling this campaign gold."I offered a smirk. "All in a day's work, right?"Marco grinned, slapping my back again. "That’s why you’re a star. Keep this up, and we’ll take over the industry one photo at a time."I gave him a lazy salute and turned toward the hallway that led to the exit. As I stepped throu

  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    LIGHTS. CAMERA. PRETEND.

    MELISSA'S POV I woke up with my mind still running.The room was quiet, but my thoughts weren’t. Not even close.Louis Vuitton.The shoot.Xavier.Everything about today felt too big. Too polished. Too staged. And I was still somewhere between reality and performance, unsure of how to split myself into both without falling apart.But I had to do it.I sat up, dragging my legs out from under the covers, and padded to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth, staring at my tired eyes in the mirror. Then came my skincare routine. The one I never skipped. Something about the cold touch of toner and the slow rhythm of moisturizer helped steady my nerves.After I was done, I pulled my hair up into a loose bun and grabbed the pre-approved outfit Marco had sent me last night for the drive over. Nothing flashy. Just something clean and minimal. The stylist would take over the rest anyway.The shoot was already set. The stylists were flying in from Paris. The makeup team was apparently “elite.” The ve

  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    WHY HIM

    MELISSA'S POV My phone lit up again.This time, it wasn’t a message.It was a call.Xavier.I stared at his name flashing across the screen. Part of me wanted to ignore it, let it ring into nothing. But curiosity—or maybe frustration—won.I answered.“What?” I said flatly.“Well, that’s a warm welcome,” he replied.“I’m not in the mood for games, Xavier.”He chuckled. “Relax. I just wanted to say congrats again.”“Congrats for what exactly?” I leaned back on the couch, eyes rolling toward the ceiling. “The fake relationship? Or maybe the chaos that follows you everywhere you go?”“I’m being serious for once,” he said. “I just got off the phone with Coach. The Mexico team officially confirmed it. We’re flying out next month. It’s happening.”“Really?!”“Yeah, but I wanted to say it myself,” he said, voice lighter. “Big moves, Brown.”I hated how genuine he sounded.Like he wasn’t the walking headache he always was.Like we weren’t stuck in this weird dance we never asked for.“Listen

  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    NOT AGAIN

    MELISSA'S POV My phone rang right as I stepped out of the shower.I wrapped the towel tighter around me and padded across the room, water still dripping from my hair. The screen flashed bright with Marco’s name.Great.Just what I needed.I didn’t even say hello before his voice blasted through the speaker."Yo, Melissa!" I sighed and flopped onto the edge of my bed. “What now?”“Your café photos still fire.The comments. The reposts. Even Vogue picked them up for their ‘Style Meets Sport’ feature. You two look like the hottest new thing in Europe right now.”“That’s... great,” I muttered, not meaning it.But he wasn’t done.“In fact, it gets better. Way better. Louis Vuitton just emailed.”That made me pause.“What?”“Louis Vuitton, Melissa. They want the two of you for their fall campaign. Hockey’s golden pair in designer fits. Full collection. Bags. Accessories. Their whole new line. This is huge.”I blinked.Louis Vuitton?I’d worn their perfume before. Walked past their windows

  • BORROWED LOVE ON ICE    NOT THAT DEEP

    MELISSA'S POV I got the message just before I finished tying my shoelace.Marco: The audience is obsessed. You two are going on a public date tomorrow. Full exposure. Keep the energy up. Make it work.I stared at it for a full ten seconds.A date?I rolled my eyes and dropped my phone on the bed like it offended me.This wasn’t part of the original deal.We’d already done the promo shoot. The hand placement, the posing, the fake smiles. That was enough pretending for one week.Now a date?I picked up my phone again, typing fast.I’m not doing that. We signed up for a campaign, not The Bachelor.Marco replied almost instantly.The internet loves you two. Don’t kill the magic. A casual lunch or something quiet. Just give them more to chew on.I groaned, tossing the phone face down again.I could already picture it—Xavier showing up in something annoyingly cool, charming waiters for no reason, walking like the sidewalk owed him money. I wasn’t in the mood.But Marco was serious. And thi

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