*Yvonne's point of view*
Arranging the clothes in Mr. Ethan's room gives me some kind of peace, not because of anything, just that there's hardly anything to arrange, he's so orderly my heart melts. Leaving the room, I spotted him at the corridor, I wanted to call out to him but I stopped short, why does he look like he might fall, he looks so tired.
" Mr. Ethan".
He looked at me for awhile and I could tell he was about to fall. I rushed to him and luckily I got their on time and he fell on my arms.
" Mr. Ethan, sir, are you okay, it looks like you're running a fever, sir please say something".
It was as though he didn't hear a word I said. I felt he wanted to say something so I kept quiet.
" Yvonne..... don't..... please don't tell Daven".
It was almost like a whisper, I could tell he's very weak.
" Is there anything I can do to help you sir?".
" Just help me to my room please".
I helped him stand and he leaned on me, good thing his room isn't far now. I opened the door and led him inside, placing him on the bed I sat by his side, he pointed to his wardrobe and I opened it, a drug was just sitting there waiting for me to take it. I picked up the drug and he didn't object so it is the right drugs.
" Have you eaten anything sir?".
He nodded in approval to the question, I hope he ate properly though. I got a glass of water from the water dispenser and gave it to him, his hands shaking, he took the glass from me and took the drugs, I immediately took the glass from him so it wouldn't fall off his hand.
" Yvonne thank you, please.... please don't tell Daven about this. I.....I don't want him to worry too much, now that I've taken my drugs I'll be fine soon. It's good he's in a conversation with Stephanie, I just need to rest now".
I just nodded my head in agreement and kept the drugs back in the wardrobe. His breathing was shaky, and I could see him sweat despite the AC being on, he sweated and shivered at the same time, but before I knew it everything normalized and he was sleeping peacefully. I could hear footsteps approaching, definitely Mr. Daven's. It wasn't long before the door opened.
" Yvonne, what are you still doing here?".
I turned to look at Daven who just opened the door and looked at me for awhile before turning to sir Ethan.
" I was just tucking him in, he looks so peaceful when he's asleep don't you think".
" Mmm yes, if only he could be this peaceful when he's awake too".
He smiled genuinely at Ethan and this is a smile that I could tell he only gives when Ethan's asleep , right here, right now I understood why Ethan didn't want to worry him but I feel guilty for not telling Daven, he deserves to know what's going on with Ethan.
I feel so conflicted right now. Pulling myself together I excused myself from his room while Daven watched him sleep.
*Sophia's point of view*
" I, I think he likes me, Carl I think he actually likes me".
" Sophia, obviously he likes you, why do you think he comes to the set every time you have a shoot with a fucking food truck, if anything please don't act dumb".
" I'm not trying to act dumb or anything, I'm just saying what I think".
" Well that's not relevant since we already know what his intentions are, the big question is, do you like him too".
" I think I do".
" Oh gosh, Sophia stop with the thinking, do you like him or not!".
" Quit with the yelling, of course I like him too, but a girl's gotta take her time you know".
" Look at you acting so big now, how time flies and how much you've grown".
" I'm 25 years old, you know that right".
" Yes baby Sophia".
I just rolled my eyes yawning, picking up my phone to continue my chat with sweet Justin.
*Ethan's point of view*
I could feel a hand on me, the more I got close to conciousness the more I felt the impact of the hand hitting me and when I opened my eyes slowly, I realized that it's Daven, I could see his mouth move but it felt like my ears weren't functioning properly, I could only hear a humming sound, slowly closing my eyes again.....
" Ethan, Ethan!".
He hit me harder this time and I regained full conciousness.
" Hey, sup".
" Are you okay, i mean your temperature is normal but you don't look fine, if you're feeling stressed I could ask the director to shift the next shoot, I'm sure Sophia wouldn't mind".
He doesn't even know I nearly fainted yet he's already so worried.
" I'm fine, I just needed this rest, besides I have already agreed to work overtime with Sophia, what makes you think I'll go back on my word now".
" You care about everything except your health, jeez, you're unbelievable".
" Just ask Stephanie to bring me my orange juice, thank you".
He called for Stephanie but Yvonne came with her and I understood why, she looked at me and smiled, definitely feeling relieved seeing me look better. But seriously, it's been long since I've had this wave of exhaustion hit me, and this time it feels worse than usual.
For the first time it felt like I was actually dying. Stephanie handed me the freshly squeezed orange juice which I took in one gulp.
" Look who's been missing his orange juice, but I don't understand why you can't drink an already made one, why does Stephanie and Yvonne have to be the one who squeezes the juices themselves huh".
" Because I like it that way, I like it fresh and cold, besides I take it everyday, so there's no issue is there. How's my brother".
Stephanie and Yvonne just excused themselves with the change of topic.
" You just had to ruin the moment by bringing up your useless brother, even the ladies left. But well if it'll do you any good to know, I think he's changing, he has been going to the hospital for his treatment and regular check up, well according to what Stephanie told me, and she's always at home. At least he's taking the initiative to get better, thank goodness we can give him a thumbs up for something in his lifetime".
I took a deep breath, at least that's some good news, it's been awhile since we've seen each other, when he's home he doesn't leave his room and when I'm home and I don't bother to check in, but at least he's fine.
" Any news, from GD or anyone?".
" Well I have news from Sophia, she invited you to a party".
" Really, and you're just telling me now".
" Look at you getting all excited and your eyes are even sparkling, well that invite has a downside, Justin's the one hosting".
" I'll pass, tell Stephanie to get me something to eat, I need to go to bed early, I have a shoot tomorrow".
" Jealous, haaaaa, look at you getting all worked up over her, and then you'd still say you have no feelings for her whatsoever, get a life man, and a little bit of shame, trust me Ethan it'll help you".
He just kept laughing and mocking me, I kept quiet and just hugged my pillow like my life depended on it.
( Next morning on the set)
" Ethan you won't believe how much fun we had yesterday, Annie also came, oh and surprisingly Stella too, she's really nice".
" Well I'm glad you and Stella are making up, and as for Annie, well okay".
" Why didn't you come, you didn't respond to my message either but I'm sure you saw it".
" I'm sorry buttercup, I was really tired, and I tried my best to prepare for our kissing scenes today, the whole world is waiting".
She laughed and hit me with her bag, she waved at someone, and when I turned to see who it is, obviously it's the one and only Justin, I'm getting irritated at this point. I'm sure Sophia noticed.
" What's wrong Ethan, why are your hands on your waist and why are you biting your lips so aggressively?".
" Don't you think Justin is being too possessive and clingy?".
" Are you jealous?".
" No, but I just don't see the reason why he's here all the time, I get the fact that he wants to support you or that he has some kind of Feelings for you, but this is getting too much, there's something called supporting from a distance and personal space , it's needed in every healthy relationship. He's not even giving you space to breathe".
" He doesn't mean harm, I know him, he is a very nice guy, he's calm and understanding too. If you try you'll like him, let's not let this get in-between us or cause any arguments. I wanna argue about something better with my friend, not argue over a man".
She placed her hand on my face so lovingly, the way she looks at me right now makes my heart flutter, we looked at each other for awhile before bursting into laughter, like usual and I'm sure it's much to the dismay of Justin, beautiful.
We started preparing for the shoot and finally it's time for our kissing scenes.
( Director- ready, action).
*Sophia's point of view*
" Tell me, do you love me".
" For a girl you're pretty straight forward with sharing your feelings, what if I say no".
I walked up to him slowly.
" It doesn't matter what you say, actions always speak louder than words".
He looked at me for awhile, and then smiled warmly, whispering into my ear he said....
" Do I have your permission, think before answering, because if I start, then I'm not stopping".
" You've always had my permission".
" Well then buttercup, don't say I didn't warn you".
He leaned in slowly, my heart raced, I took a gulp of my own spit down my throat, his eyes moved from my face to my lips and then back to my eyes, something in me felt hot, and when he took my lips with his, I closed my eyes and tasted heaven.
*Ethan's point of view*
Her lips so soft against mine, our tongues entangled in a dance of tango, ferociously eating each other out, giving her little spaces to catch her breath before diving back in again. I'm sure we're going against the script but no one seems to care, and without thinking I picked her up and placed her on the table, without giving her time to adjust I kissed her deeper.
*Sophia's point of view*
I could feel myself melt in his arms, my body trembled, what's wrong with you Sophia, why's your heart racing so fast, take control, do not let a man do this to you, a hot, breathtakingly handsome man, jeez get a hold of yourself girl.
I begged the director to say cut in my mind before I loose what ever sense of decency i have left. And it was like he heard my prayer.
( Director- cut!).
Ethan let me go and he just put his forehead on mine smiling deviously before we both burst into laughter, I just hid my face on his chest and continued laughing, I could hear the director applaud our chemistry, for the first time I felt relaxed in a kissing scene.
It didn't feel like I was kissing a character from a movie, it felt like I was kissing Ethan.
With that we wrapped up our shoot and I found out from Carl that Justin already left due to a call. This is our last scene and we have our wrap up party tonight.
" You'll be attending tonight's party right Ethan?".
" Well Justin's not the one hosting, soooo".
" Jerk, see you at tonight's party".
I threw him a kiss which he caught, doubled it and threw it back at me, laughing and not watching where I was going I fell to the ground and he laughed so hard before coming to my aid, moron.
I was about to get into my car with Carl when Justin drove back in. He walked up to me, went on one knee....
" Sophia, I've been waiting for you to end your shoot so I can come clean, please Sophia, would you do me the honor of being my girl, give me the opportunity to make you the happiest girl, well you know what I mean".
I laughed at his lousy yet cute proposal and I said yes, though I know Carl and Ethan would object but I felt this is for the best.
*Ethan's point of view*
I watched Sophia take Justin's hand and say yes, I watched them kiss and it felt like a thousand knives stabbed my heart at the same time.
" Let's go home".
Daven placed his hand on my shoulder and whispered in my ear, I left without saying goodbye to Sophia.
" Take me somewhere where I can get a drink, I'm not attending tonight's party, please don't object".
It felt like I would cry, I just kept on taking deep breaths, I'm glad Daven didn't say I told you so, he just consoled me. We went to a hidden bar and I drank to my heart's content, Daven drank in moderation and I knew he didn't want to get drunk so the situation wouldn't get out of control.
The last thing I remember is him driving us home in the dark, if I'm correct we started drinking by 4pm and it's 8pm right now, or is it 8:30pm, oh.
*Stephanie's point of view*
Here I am pacing back and forth waiting for Mr. Ethan and Daven to come home, they didn't call to say they'll be out long, I hope nothing bad happened.
I heard a car sound and I knew it was them. Sir Daven opened the door, carrying an obviously drunk Ethan, he had his hand on Ethan's waist and his other hand holding Ethan's hand that is across his shoulder but he didn't seem to be struggling.
" Go to bed Stephanie, he's fine".
At his order I immediately left. I watched him take Ethan to his room, it was really a funny sight, really funny one, especially when they nearly fell and Ethan spanked him. I went to my room and tried to sleep. I'm sure it's midnight by now, even after so many hours I still can't sleep, I decided to help myself to a glass of milk and maybe steal some chicken.
Walking to the kitchen I heard a noise, like someone was in there, I could see the reflection of a yellow light, definitely the light from the fridge. Getting to the door I saw sir Daven, I mean I know it's him because he is still wearing the same jacket he wore when they came in drunk.
" Is there anything you need sir?".
He just gestured me to leave with his hand, he didn't say a word to me, but I saw Ethan's orange juice, looks like he woke up asking for it, seems like he's adding a hangover pill to the drink so he can get sober.
Daven really cares about him, I didn't want to upset him so I just turned around and went back to my room leaving him in the dark kitchen alone.