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Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 11: 'You call this 'coffee'?'
ROSE “Out.” Rum took one glimpse at me and returned to his own reflection in the mirror of Studio 2—the largest one in the building, made mostly for shows and major advertisement shooting. I rubbed my fingers helplessly, close to tears. “Please, Rum. I really did get new clothes.” I gazed down at the now brown blouse and dark brown jeans. “Then on my way here, I tripped—.” “Into a puddle of shit?” His fingers drummed on the right arm of his chair. “There’s an expiration for all excuses, Dirty Rosey. And it’s a one way ticket.” It means if I don’t stop talking and leave, I’d be fired. I swallowed my tears and strode towards the studio’s exit with my chin held high. Fuck these bullies. I’m no longer working for Annie nor them. So I don’t give a shit. I’ll use a decoy—. My hand gripped the door handle and Rum said, “Get yourself and all the toilets in the building cleaned up.” He paused to wait for my response. And I inhaled my pride to reply firmly but humbly, “Yes, Rum.” *
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 12: 'So do we have a deal?'
ROSE Those striking brows raised high in surprise. Then, Rum’s sexy lips formed a secretive smirk. “I see….” His shoulders shook slightly in a silent dry chuckle. “You’re just the same.” I had no idea what he meant. But I took it that he was guessing my intentions wrong. So I replied, “I’m not.” And for the first time, I sounded sure and firm. Rum noticed it too and started observing me with a renewed curiosity as I added, “But I really need you to stop sending me away to clean the building.” His gaze dropped to the white duvet. More amused chuckles slipped out. “Why?” “We have actual cleaners for that,” I stated as a matter of factly. “And if I start doing their job, they’re gonna lose theirs.” He grabbed his head as though he had a bad case of migraine and groaned dismissively, “It’s none of my fucking problem, is it?” I kept my chin high. “They are the ones who’d buy your album.” Those thick brows knitted in slight annoyance. He acknowledges the truth in what I said.
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 13: 'Your father's? -- So?'
ROSE A week later, we were in Studio 11. Rum was filming an advertisement for B.A.D’s biggest client, FUNTORY, one of the oldest beverage makers. A silence of awe sank amongst the staff as we watched Rum consumed his twentieth consecutive giant jug of FUNTORY’s latest craft beer. He slammed the glass jug on the table and spread his lips into a mysterious smile of satisfaction, and said, “Freshness in every drop.” And he gave his signature wink. “CUT!” The director shouted. And the bright lights washed across the room. I rushed forward, worried for Rum. But I dared not voice it out since I’d be severely judged for it. So I merely asked, in a considerate whisper, “Towel? Water? Your favourite drink?” “Water,” he murmured. As he drank, I observed him and noted something strange: his cheeks were crimsoned a second ago; now, they were his normal skin colour. Come to think of it, Rum’s face started to flush with the alcoholic red after the fifth jug. But the redness would alw
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 14: A Siberian Husky?
ROSE I ran. Out of the building. Take the left turn. Up the slope. Past the exits that led to the small alleys. Past the convenience shop. And stopped. Right in front of my apartment building—a five storey red-brick block of twenty-five two to three rooms apartment units with an old and vandalised sign board that reads SP_ING TOW_RS. My face felt wet and cold, my eyes swollen, my nose stuffed, my brain congested. Rum’s words were looping at the back of my mind like an endless nightmare. His silky voice echoing like his tuneful singing in his songs, which I repeated on my phone, but the lyrics were snarky and mean—chastising me for being a loser, and his toy. Just as I had allowed Annie to take daddy’s creations, I’ve let Rum walk all over me and call me a toy. I dropped to a pitiful squat on the walkway. Why me? It was just that one time I threw a fit at mum and dad for not buying me the necklace that they had promised as my birthday gift… just once! I paid for it dearly,
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 15: PHWOOP!
ROSE Shit. I don’t do well with dogs. I can’t seem to hear it. Maybe it’s sleeping. I jerked upright with realisation: maybe Rum brought someone home! I stared at the hair, bemused. This could be that woman’s dog! I looked at the entrance to the master bedroom, its door wide open. Shit! If I’m seen, he’ll flip out again! It’s rude to walk in on him the first time; it’ll be too much of a coincidence to do so the second time. I guess it’s best that I see him tomorrow—-. “Urgh….” Hmm? I turned back to the master bedroom. That sounds like Rum. I inched closer—. “Urgh… Grrr…..” Oh no! Did he really get himself a pet and that animal had gone savage on him? “Rum! Are you alright?” I dashed into the room. “Fuck!” Rum shouted like a warning. “Don’t come in—!” But it was too late. I saw it: A wolf. The size of two limousines stacked atop each other. It's fur the shade of night with silver tips that shimmered under the moon beams. It's eyes, two deep blue sapphires gl
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 16: 'Help me and I'l help you.'
ROSE The superstar shot up from his seat, his eyes boiling with rage. “I DID NOT BEG YOU TO STAY.” “Really?” I pretended to clear my ear with my pinky. “Gosh, I swear I heard someone begging for me to stay because he wanted to keep his wolf a secret.” “You little bitch.” He took a step forward, gritting his teeth. “I was right—you’re just the same as all those women who threw themselves at me in exchange for favours.” I was in no mood to explain myself. Frankly, I’m starting to hate him, now that I’ve seen what a person he really is. The Rum that I used to know will forever stay in my heart; this man—or wolf—standing before me will never be half of that kind and peace-loving Rum. PHWOOP!! The monstrous wolf stood before me, glaring and flaring its fangs. It took a step towards me and I crashed to the floor in fright. I opened my mouth to scream out my fears when I recalled Rum’s warning, and both hands bolted up to clamp my mouth. Rum/It lifted his/its right front paw and
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 17: 'I love you as long as you're my boss.'
ROSE “Do not fall in love with me,” the deep silky voice said. I halted and looked up in surprise. Do I tell him that I’ve been a huge fan since his first album? Does that count as being in love with him? I mean, I have dreamt many times of marrying him and having his kids. A snap of fingers burst my thought bubbles. I focused ahead and found the incredibly handsome face in a vexed look. “What the hell’s wrong with you?” He analysed my face for a second and his expression turned hostile. “Don’t tell me you’re already in love with me.” I coughed and laughed at the notion, condemning it. “I may be a fan of your work, but I’m definitely not in love with… .” I waved my fingers in disgust at him. “You.” Immediately, the superstar sensitivities seized him. “What the hell’s wrong with me?” I gulped and forced a sweet smile. “I love you as long as you’re my boss.” “Fuck you,” he growled with a scowl. “Shouldn’t you be happy that I’m not the least bit interested in you, romantic
Starstruck by the Alpha Chapter 18: 'Your hair. You need to braid it.'
ROSE We were in the elevator moving down to the basement parking lot. And the atmosphere is super… awkward. A while ago, Rum was sprawled across the couch, absorbed in his phone, his thumbs attacking the screen like two ninjas when I returned to the living room all freshened up and changed, and ready to set off. I thought it would be rude to assume that he was ready, so I asked if he needed to get changed. It was then he looked up and saw me. At first, he looked like a deer in headlights. Then, he looked as though I had leaked his secret and started berating at me. He first called me a sloth, to which I retorted that I was gone for only twenty minutes, a quarter of the usual bathroom time for all the women he had hooked up with. Then, as he threw me his bag (which I assumed he wanted me to carry for him) he called me a blind bat for failing to see that he had a shower and a change of clothes whilst I slept like a fucking log, to which I argued that a fucking log isn’t a telep
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