Shuffle Playlist: Again by Shasha Sloan.
Luna Estates-Beverly Hills.
Bia ran to hu Sabrina as soon as she entered inside the villa. ''Aunt, I missed you.''
''I missed you too, baby. Did you have fun with aunt Lucia today?'' Sabrina held the little girl's hand and went to the hall with her. Tia got up from the couch and went to get a cup of water for Sabrina.
''You look tired. Did something happen when you went over to Tyme Magazine?'' Tia asked, handing over the cup of water to Sabrina.
Sabrina sipped the water and placed the cup on the table. ''Darling, do you think there is something wrong with me?''
''What do you mean?'' Tia sat next to Sabrina. Bia picked up her toes and went into her room, leaving them alone.
''I just feel that I bring bad luck to Mr. Maraj. I went to Tyme Magazine after sending you the text. When I got there, I saw a couple fighting and I intervened. The man almost stabbed me with a dagger…''
''What? Darling, are you alright? You didn't get hurt, right?'' Tia became anxious.
''Mr. Maraj was the one who got hurt. He held the dagger before it touched me. I had to accompany him to the hospital to it the cut treated.''
''You scared me. How is Mr. Maraj? Is he alright?''
''Yes, he is fine. He went on a business trip afterwards. I wanted to take his number so that I can check up on him but my phone broke. The screen broke when the man pushed me.'' Sabrina removed her phone and Tia took it to have a look.
''It can't be repaired. The screen is destroyed completely. I will get you a new phone tomorrow.'' Tia said after looking at the phone.
''Okay.'' Sabrina pouted her lips.
''But the more I get to know Mr. Maraj, the more he surprises me. Who would have thought he would put himself in harm's way just to save you? Do you know that, in ancient times, when a man saves a woman, the woman has to give herself to that man?'' Tia teased Sabrina.
''Be serious. I don't even want to imagine that.'' Sabrina drunk the rest of the water and stood up. ''Right, I didn't get the role of Gwen. Mr. Maraj said the second lead fits me better.''
''Are you okay with playing Stefani instead of Gwen?'' Tia followed Sabrina into the bedroom.
''I kind of had a feeling that I would get the role of Gwen.''
''I didn't know Mr. Maraj was someone who showed favoritism. He must have given the role to Celia because of their relationship.''
''I don't think so.'' Remembering what Georgia told her earlier on, Sabrina continued. ''Georgia told me that the production crew all voted for Celia after watching the audition videos. I guess they took into consideration popularity and the budget. It also makes sense that they picked Celia over me. She is more popular and well-known as compared to me.'' Sabrina removed her clothes and wrapped a towel around her body and stepped into the bathroom.
Tia stood next to the door as they continued to chat while Sabrina bathed.
''That's true. Actually, playing Stefani isn't bad. Throughout the comic, Stefani has more scenes and chemistry with the male lead than Gwen. If you play your cards well, this could be a huge opportunity for you in the future.''
''That's what I thought too, so when Mr. Maraj asked me what my thoughts were, I told him I was okay with the role of Stefani.''
Sabrina finished showering and came out of the bathroom. Darling, can I use your phone? I want to check up on Mr. Maraj.''
''He gave you his personal number?'' Tia asked curiously. She sat on the bed, behind Sabrina.
''I wanted to take his personal number but I couldn't because of the phone issue. I want to get in touch with Georgia and find out how Mr. Maraj is doing. After all, he saved me, right?'' Sabrina turned to face Tia.
''That's true. He is your savior. Darling, I think you and Mr. Maraj are getting closer gradually. See, when you asked for his number, he didn't refuse to give it to you, right?''
''I am not going to keep my hopes on that. That man is unpredictable.'' Sabrina shook her head.
Tia chuckled and handed her phone over to Sabrina before leaving the room. ''I'm going to bed.''
''Mm! Goodnight, darling.''
''Goodnight.'' Tia closed the door behind her.
Sabrina changed into her blue pajamas and sat on the bed. She checked for Georgia's number from Tia's contacts and found it.
Sabrina exhaled deeply before making the call. When it connected, she heard Georgia's voice.
''Hello, Miss Tia.'' Georgia greeted.
''This is Sabrina…''
''Miss Sabrina, hi, do you need something?'' Georgia was sitting next to Vincent in the plane when the call connected. When she mentioned Sabrina's name, Vincent turned to look at her.
''My phone broke so I'm using Tia's phone. How is your boss doing? Is he alright?'' Sabrina asked, unaware that Georgia had put the phone on loudspeaker.
''The CEO is…'' Georgia turned and saw Vincent's icy gaze and shivered. ''The CEO is in a lot of pain. He can barely use his hand to do anything. When we got to Milan, he couldn't even sign the documents because of his hand injury…'' Georgia lied. She felt that Vincent wanted her to trick Sabrina.
Vincent furrowed his brows when he heard Georgia's words. But it still made him smile mischievously.
''Huh? Is it that serious? Then, then, how is he feeling? Shouldn't he go to the hospital?'' Sabrina asked worriedly.
Vincent's mood seemed to lighten as soon as he heard the worry in Sabrina's voice. He smirked and took the phone from Georgia.
''Georgia, what do I do? Your boss got hurt because of me. Now, his business is affected. Tell me, is there something I can help with? I shouldn't have implicated him.'' Sabrina asked.
''Actually, I still have a lot of things to take care of now that my boss is injured. I heard you are quite good at Spanish. Tomorrow is Friday, can you fly out to Milan and help my boss with a business meeting? He is meeting a Spanish client and needs a translator? I have important business to attend on his behalf back in New York!'' Georgia looked at her boss and felt accomplished because he didn't seem to be against the idea of having Sabrina over.
The truth was that, tomorrow her boss was attending a dinner night with a Spanish couple and Georgia felt that it was a good chance for her boss to spend time with Sabrina, using his injury of course.
''Tomorrow?'' Sabrina felt it was too sudden and she didn't know if she was ready or not.
''Are you busy tomorrow? If you can't make it, is alright. I guess my boss would have to…'' Georgia dilly-dallied with her words until she heard a positive response from Sabrina.
''No, I am not busy at all. Alright! I can definitely make it.'' Sabrina replied anxiously.
''Then, I will pick you up at the Milan airport tomorrow. Let me know when you set off.''
''Alright. Georgia, please take care of the CEO. I promise to be there tomorrow.''
''That's good.''
''Then, goodnight, Georgia.''
''Goodnight, Miss Sabrina.'' Georgia hung up and took the phone from Vincent.
''CEO, how did I perform?'' Georgia asked Vincent.
''Not bad. I will pay you five times your normal pay this month.'' Vincent replied.
''Really? CEO, thank you.'' Georgia became ecstatic. She suddenly remembered Sabrina's words and said to her boss. ''CEO, Miss Sabrina seems to really care about you. She didn't even hesitate to come over and help as soon as I told her to.''
''Is that so?'' Vincent looked outside the window and smirked.
Sabrina hung up the call and rushed out. She entered Tia's room and woke her up.
''Darling, wake up…''
''Sab? What is it? Did something happen?'' Tia opened her eyes and asked.
''Vincent needs my help. Can you help me book a flight to Milan for tomorrow morning?''
''Wait! Calm down first, darling. Tell me, what exactly happened and why you suddenly need a ticket to Milan.'' Tia yawned.
''Didn't Vincent get hurt because of me? I just spoke with Georgia and she said because of his hand injury he couldn't do most of his work. She has to go to New York tomorrow and wants me to go over to Milan and be a translator for her boss.''
''Huh? But the last time I checked; Vincent could speak five different languages including Spanish. Why would he need you over there?'' Tia became suspicious. ''Darling, this doesn't sound right.''
''Aye, in any case, he got hurt because of me. Now that he needs me, I have to be there for him. Just get a ticket for me.''
''Alright, give me my phone.'' Tia asked for her phone. She took it and logged into the website of the Los Angeles airport.
After a few minutes, Tia showed the booked ticket on her phone to Sabrina. ''Done!''
''Thank you, darling. Tomorrow, I will leave Bia to your care.'' Sabrina got down from Tia's bed.
''Hold on! How long are you going to be gone?'' Tia asked.
''I don't know!'' Sabrina shrugged her shoulders and closed the door as she walked out.
''What is wrong with this girl?''