Chapter 6

• "You're too stubborn."
• A warm towel damps into my forehead. I opened my eyes in half and saw Maya placing a glass of water near the bed. I feel very cold yet hot at the same time. It's been months since I had a fever but this is worse than before, I swear.
• "Thank you," I said, as Maya placed the medicine. She sat down beside me and brought the glass and medicine closer. I fixed my poise and take my medicine. The medicine didn't felt good at all, ugh. It tastes like bitter poison. Going back to laying on the bed, my head hurts even more.
• "Did you catch a cold because of your night date with Gin?" she asked. I was about to say no but then she said, "I heard it, no room to deny."
• To this moment, I can't even think clearly. Leo didn't even respond to my statement. He just chuckled at me as if what I said is such a joke like a common fan pranking him for the love of attention.
• "You know... Gin is caring, likable, and perfect boyfriend material. I wouldn't blame you for rebelling from Mom and Dad." I covered my face with the blanket after hearing what she just said.
• If only my sister knows. But I do need to give Gin some credit. Thanks to him I was saved from embarrassment. What he did cause a huge hassle to Leo's management but I don't feel the slightest guilt for him doing it. After how they treated me, I think they only deserve it, especially to the rude director. If I ever see him again, I might even choke him until he begs for my forgiveness.
• As for Leo, I don't know what we are anymore. I don't feel 'in a relationship', I feel lonely and tangled with someone I used to want so bad... I'm starting to hate him and doubt everything about us. But for some reason, my chest aches by imagining my life without Leo. He was the light to my dark life, he was the cure to my sick heart, and especially the one who loves and understands me at my worst times. As much as I don't want to admit it, I can't afford to lose him.
• "So cold..." I trailed off. The air conditioning was too cold for me to handle even with the thick blanket on and my ultimate pajamas.
• I get up and was about to turn off the aircon but a large frame turned it off for me. Tilting my head, I stumble upon Gin's brown eyes. We're too close to each other so I was taken aback.
• "How did you get here?" I asked, sitting down on the bed.
• "Maya let me in," he said.
• "But I didn't." He looked down and can't speak a word. Fine, I'm too harsh to him. I wasn't feeling well, but seeing someone beside me, helped me feel better. "Gin, thank you."
• "It's nothing." He brought out a box of food and gave it to me. My hands were shaking and he didn't have a choice but to spoon feed me like a baby. Our atmosphere felt awkward, or maybe I am the only one making a big fuss so I didn't mind it further.
• "Do you want to be on the show?" Gin asked. My eyebrows narrowed in confusion to what he's pointing out. "Do you want to be the second female lead of Leo?"
• Just by imagining it, I can't even think about myself acting with Leo and other celebrities. But what's bothering me the most is his question. Why would he ask me this? Like it's damn possible for me to be on the show. Even if how much I want to for the love of Leo, I don't think I can cope up with other stars.
• "I'm not an actress."
• I have zero celebrity personality! Besides, I'm not even pretty in such a way that by one glance someone will find me attractive like Scarlette. She's born with a perfect face, a sexy body, and a natural personality that everyone loves. No one can hate her easily that's why despite her being Leo's female lead, I don't loathe her. But rather, I'm bothered that for all the women Leo encountered, he chose to date someone like me. Fine, maybe he just wants to keep things lowkey but I feel that he's ashamed of 'us'.
• "I can make you one in just a month. By that, the episode where the second female lead will be shoot," he said. Well, part of me believes that he can make my debut as an actress. His father has a lot of connections after all. But hey, a favor always owes something. Nothing is free in this world anyway, and everything has a catch!
• "What's the catch?" I asked.
• "Date me," he responds without flinching a straight face, "and I can prove my love for you to the whole world."
• "Gin!" I warned as I suppressed my cheeks heating up. How can he be so blunt?! Not once did I think Gin can be like this. Does he like me or just playing with my feelings? Ugh. Why isn't he giving up anyway after rejecting him a couple of times? Is it because my relationship with Leo isn't official to the public at all? Can't he respect our relationship even a little?!
• "I don't want to hurt you, but Leo is bound to marry Scarlett soon." My whole system stopped by hearing his words. I want to scream so bad and ask the validity of his statement but I can't think through. Leo marrying Scarlett? The heck?! Staring at Gin, he must be joking right? I wish it was all a lie, a dream perhaps but what I can't accept is the fact that it was true when it came from the mouth of Leo. Once upon a time, we were just a happy couple, until it ended.