The next morning I was woken up by my manager who looked anxious. "Jade!" she yells. I try opening my eyes but the light was too bright.
"Jade," this time she was shaking me.
"What!" I ask her irritated.
"Have you seen the news? You are on tv!" she informs me.
"What?" I pop my eyes wide open as I stare at her, "What do you mean I'm on tv?" I ask.
"Look for yourself," she says getting the remote and turning the tv on.
There were photos of Ace pinning me on the wall on the day of the stupid announcement and then when I was in the theater yesterday and then of us in front of the flower shop.
"What is all this?" I ask.
"Someone took them and leaked them to the media," my manager says.
"How can someone be this obnoxious," I say. I was beyond angry now. This was all because of Ace's silly joke.
I decide to call him.
Ace's Residence...
I look at the screen that was in front of me as photos of me and Jade appear one by one. What was the meaning of this? Who was taking all these photos? A stalker? A crazy fan? Whoever it was, that person was going to suffer. I call one of my friends.
"Hello?" he says.
"Hey Kith," I reply.
"Ace, man, how you doing?" he asks.
"Not good," I reply.
"The news got you huh?" he says.
"Hmm, do me a favor," I say.
"Want me to find the prson?" he says.
'He knows me too well,' I think to myself. "Will you be able to do it?" I ask.
"I'm capable of anything Ace. I'm the best of the best," he says.
I chuckle and say my goodbyes.
After 5 minutes I receive a call from Jade. 'Oh my Gray Jade,' I think to myself.
"Hello," I answer.
"Ace, did you see the pictures? Do you have any idea who it is? What will we say to the director," she says so quickly.
"Look, Jade, we'll figure it out. We'll find the culprit soon. I'm on with it all and as for the director, she called asking about it all and I told her everything. The whole truth, so doesn't worry," I try to calm her down.
"Are you sure?" she asks. "Yes Jade, just take it easy. I got everything covered," I say.
I hear her sigh and she says, "Okay then. Tell the director I won't be able to come".
"I asked her already. She said we can resume until the news cools down," I tell her.
"Okay," she says disconnecting the call.
She always disconnects the call without even a goodbye. I feel sorry for her future boyfriend. I mean me, I am her boyfriend anyway...fake boyfriend. If only I was the real one but I doubt she feels the same. Since the day I met her. She's just somehow...interesting. Different from other actresses and models I've met who always want to get a chance to be in a relationship with me.
I go back to my room and take a shower and since I had nothing to do I just sat in my study and read some novels.
Back At Jade's Residence...
I take a shower and head to the spa. I needed to relax. Stress was bad for my health and body. I needed time away from all this drama. I notify my flyer and we go to Miami on my private jet. It was just the place I needed. Peace. I go to my remote resort where only I or my family could stay in. It was a small villa, 1/4 of my mansion back at home.
I change into my swimsuit and go to the pool. I take a few rounds and then I fall asleep on my mat under the umbrella. When it was almost dark I go back inside and put on a summer dress.
I go out to the beach and I stroll gaily near the shore as the waves hit my feet. I begin to sing. I have always been a good singer since childhood. I stop as my body began to move with the rhythm of the song I was singing. Some minutes after I stop to catch my breath when I hear someone clapping. I wanted to flee but my feet were now numb.
I turn around and find a guy I never knew.