“You’re still an early bird even until now.” The moment Timothee heard that familiar voice that she hadn’t heard for years, she immediately felt her heart racing fast and hard against her chest as if it was wanting to get out, and to punch the guy who just talked.
She gathered a deep breath, never turning her head as she could feel the presence of the guy from behind, walking towards her direction. The words that he said echoed in her mind, and right at that very moment, she regretted the fact that she was there first. It was like her ego had been hurt.
He was wearing a white polo shirt that Tim remembered to be his favorite top. He liked it because it was clean, and even when it was literally just a simple polo shirt, it made him look like someone credible.
He was different from what she imagined him to be. Well, it was more like he was different from the Raphael that she once k
Timothee could feel an intense feeling of determination inside her chest as she read the script that was given to her. Days had passed where she spent all of her time just inside her apartment, reading the script. She had also memorized her first lines because she was determined not to mess up, she was determined to shine even when she wasn’t the main character. She had waited for so long just to land on a big project, and now that she was given the chance to do so, she wanted to do everything that she could do in her power. There was no turning back now, although she never really thought of turning back in the first place, even when that guy seemed to be wanting to be on her way. She hated how she would remember him from the script that was given, especially to the part where the story of her character and his was already being narrated.
In the entirety of their relationship, never did Tim ever meet Raphael’s parents, although she had already seen them because his parents would often go to different school events, especially card giving and family day events in their school way back in high school as they still weren’t that busy during that time. And she thought that Raphael was probably the favorite child as well so they were present whenever their presence was needed. That was something that she couldn’t even relate to. She could even remember how intimidating his mom was when she first saw her. She was tall which was no longer a surprise because Raphael was tall as well. She was only wearing simple but elegant clothes that time, and her aura spoke about the lifestyle that she was living. She didn’t even have to say anything for people to know that she was rich. Not to mention that the Liu clan was a clan of politic
On the way to the set, Tim thought of different motivational quotes inside her head in an attempt to calm the hard thudding of her heart against her chest. She was really nervous. She couldn’t help but wonder whether her companions in that series were also nervous about it. After all, it was a project that the netizens were also excited about. Ngel, who was driving, quickly patted her shoulder while his eyes were still on the road. Maybe her anxiety was really showing, but even when she was an actress who already had several experiences as well, she couldn’t hide her nervousness. Nor was she even thinking that she needed to pretend around the guy. He knew her too well. “It would be alright,” he said, assuring her. “No joke, you’re good at wha
She would admit, watching Raphael act in front of the camera felt like watching someone else, someone who had a lot of experiences in the industry. He didn’t even seem like the guy that she knew about before, especially when way back in college, he kept on mentioning several times that acting wasn’t really his forte. Even when she didn’t like feeling it, she felt utterly curious towards the guy. She couldn’t help but wonder about what he did during those years when they hadn’t seen each other.When they broke up, she swore that she would never stalk him ever. Even during those times when she was in the middle of moving on, and was still struggling believing the things that just happened to end their long-term relationship, she didn’t stalk him nor did she ask anyone about his whereabouts. That time, she was able to convince herself that stalking
“How was your day?” Ngel asked the moment she stepped in the car. When she was already inside, she was finally able to breathe properly because her heart had really been beating so hard since the moment she was already in front of the camera. It was no longer a question that the experience wasn’t entirely her first time as she had played minor roles before, but playing a supporting role in the series was way different from what she played before. Not to mention how Raphael seemed to be mocking her the whole time, slapping to her face that he wasn’t just her co-actor, but one of the scriptwriters as well. A day on the set without the guy would really be a blessing for her, and she could no longer wait for that to happen.The guy noticed her long pout as she buckled up in the shotgun seat so when she looked at him, there was already a look of concern in
Even when they were still in high school, Raphael was already fond of writing stories. Many people would even say that he didn’t look like someone who wrote, but that was the truth. Almost everything he knew how to do. He was smart, talented, and was even sporty, not to mention that he was rich as well. She could never blame those people who were head over heels for the guy. He wasn’t just someone with a handsome face. She even thought before that someone like her didn’t deserve someone like him, but after what happened, after what he did to her, she realized that all those thoughts should no longer be entertained.She didn’t care if he had every good aspect there was to have. She didn’t care that he was utterly rich, and that ending up together with him would mean that she no longer needed to work so hard just to earn money. She didn’t care any of th
The rain started pouring. Of course. The rain would really pour, especially when she needed it not to fall. That was how things worked sometimes, and although things like that would happen to her from time to time, it didn't mean that she still didn't think that it was a bummer whenever it happened. It was still a bummer, especially when she didn't bring any umbrella with her. She mentally took note to bring one next time because it would surely happen again, and for someone like her who didn't have a car yet, umbrellas were a must. She just didn't necessarily like bringing one as she would often forget about it, but now that the tragedy had already happened, she took note to be prepared next time. "Hey, Tim, wanna hitch a ride? We're on our way back to Katipunan," one of the staff members asked after noticing that she was just standing there, hugging herself because of the cold, waiting for the rain to stop
Tim should really move out. Her plan was that she would buy a car first once she received her income for the series. It would be a few weeks till the amount would be on her account. But after what happened, after Raphael was able to confirm that she was really still living at the apartment that he knew about, there was a huge part of her that was telling herself that she should prioritize moving first. She pouted as she turned off the stove. Why was she affected? It wasn't like the guy would visit her. She knew that he no longer cared about her, and the feelings were the same as well. She no longer cared about him. Well, that was what she was telling herself. Timothee knew that he only drove her back home because it was needed, not because he liked to do so. It was just a call of conscience because even if she was in his position, she'd also do the same thing even when t