(One month later)
*Sophia's point of view*
" Your movie really resonated with viewers, I mean you and Ethan have been bagging awards left and right".
" Of course Carl, what were you expecting, seven awards already, plus best actor and actress of the year, popularity awards for both I and Ethan, even got nominated for the international emmys, we're on a roll".
" And I've been busy taking care of your schedule, you have a lot of scripts on your table already, you need to pick one".
" I know, but I just want to spend some time with my boyfriend, he's about to shoot a movie soon, I'm gonna miss him".
" Ya, sorry for the single ones like us, I saw your pictures on Instagram, the ones you took together. Surprisingly people still ship you and Ethan together".
" Fans do what they want, I'm just grateful our fans respect us and care for. I've decided on the script to take".
" Good, you need to get to work, with how successful your last movie was people are eager to see you on screen. Seize this opportunity".
" I doubt Ethan has decided on a new script, I mean he's already acting another one, doesn't he rest".
" Well I've been wondering the same thing, and I have to say Sophia, I'm actually surprised, isn't he the highest paid or something".
" I actually think he's doing it for the fun of it, he really loves this job, and so do I. I've been interacting with my fans lately, and it's been really good".
" Well I'm happy for you, I've been too busy to ask, how's your relationship with Justin going".
" It's going pretty good, he's sweet, romantic too".
" Is he understanding and patient too, does he let you be your own woman and does he try to control you?".
" Well not really, just the usual things boyfriend's ask their girlfriends not to do, I mean it's all pretty normal stuff. There's nothing to worry about so chill".
I ended the topic but Carl's questions kept ringing in my mind
(Somewhere in GD)
" Do you have it ready?".
" Yes I do, I have everything about Sophia Yvette and well there's a lot".
" That's good, make sure you keep it safe, I'm waiting for the perfect time to strike. I've been here, in this industry before that little bitch and I've never once got a lead role, my schedule is pretty empty but she's been receiving scripts left and right. I had to deal with Stella Matthew and now I have to deal with Sophia, hell no".
" You really seem to hate her, is there a reason?".
" No specific reason other than the fact that she thinks she's better than everyone else. Call it envy or jealousy it doesn't matter, can you imagine what she did, she spoke to the director to give me a lead role, which he actually did. He said that he trusts Sophia's judgement and recommendations. Such insult".
" I understand your pain, if you feel ruining her career and potentially her life is your best option then okay".
" People might call me ungrateful, or a bully, but Sophia doesn't deserve this glorious life she's living, and I'm going to make it my life mission to ruin it".
*Sophia's point of view*
It's been awhile since I've heard from Ethan, I wonder what's going on with him. Justin's call keeps coming in.
" Hey Jus, what's up".
" Why haven't you been answering your phone, are you gonna say you haven't been seeing my calls?".
" I'm sorry, there's a lot of documents from GD that requires my attention, I'll get back to you soon please".
" So you're trying to say that I'm bugging you, that I'm the reason why you can't work properly, is that it. Is that the reason you're ignoring me right now".
" What on earth is wrong with you, all I'm asking for is a little space to handle these pressing issues, Carl has handled what he can and besides I can't leave everything for him to handle, he also has his life to live. Besides I always understand when you have work to do so why can't you understand now that it's my turn".
" I don't want to argue with you, as usual you always care about what everyone thinks except what I think. The party Annie invited you to, you should cancel your plans of attending. I'll be coming over tonight so there's no need for you to go out, goodbye".
With that he just ended the call, what's gotten into him lately, he's acting up so much. And how I'm I supposed to cancel on Annie right now, jeez, but it's not like I have a choice. Searching through my dialed calls for Annie's number, I took a deep breath before I called her.
" Hey Annie, good day, I'm sorry it's coming late but I'll have to cancel for some personal reasons, I won't be able to make it to the party, I know you really worked hard for this, I'm so sorry I can't be part of your happiness tonight".
" Oh don't worry about it Sophie, you don't have to work yourself up over this, sometimes personal issues come up and they need to be attended to, besides, you're the reason why I can host such a party, thank you for recommending me for the lead role of my new movie, I can't thank you enough".
" Oh don't mention it Annie, besides what are friends for huh, thank you for understanding my situation, I'll call later so you can tell me how everything went, see you later, bye".
I ended the call, satisfied things with Annie ended well.
*Annie's point of view*
" You see what I'm saying Jerry, she's calling to cancel, the party's in a few hours and she's cancelling right now, jeez".
" Worst part is she said she's doing it for personal reasons, so she's trying to rub it in your face that she has more acting opportunities than you do right".
" That's why I hate her so much, she tries to act all humble and classy but we know she's just a bitch, doubled face witch. I can't wait to ruin her with the info we have of her, I'll make sure I traumatize her to the point she'll never show anyone her stupid face again".
Jerry just nodded in approval, I looked outside my room window into the empty sky, visualizing Sophia's life being this empty.
*Ethan's point of view*
So tired all I did was stare at the sky waiting for Daven, I didn't even notice my phone ring until a staff called my attention, it's Sophia, funny she's calling me now.
" Hey buttercup, sup".
" Hey, good day".
" Why's your voice so low, is my princess upset about something?".
" Well,.... ummmm...well it's Justin, he's been acting up lately, and I don't want to talk to Carl about it, I have a feeling he doesn't like Justin".
" Well I don't like Justin either, but it might be work stress, it's not an excuse but people process things differently, give him a chance to talk about his feelings, and when he wants to talk listen to him attentively okay".
" Mmm yes, lol, I'll definitely listen, thank you. So you're still on set?".
" Yes, we're done shooting the last scene. I'm waiting for Daven, I feel exhausted already but we have to head to GD before I can go home".
" Hurry up and get some rest, eat up too. I'll try visiting soon. Come to think of it I've never been at your place before".
" Hope your boyfriend wouldn't mind buttercup".
" I doubt he will, besides we became friends way before him and I started dating".
" Okay, Daven is here hun".
She ended the call and Daven arrived shortly
" You don't look so good Ethan, you look like you could collapse any minute now" .
" Stop that, I'm perfectly fine, just stressed. Let's hurry up so I can go home and rest".
" You mean we can go home and rest".
I just rolled my eyes, got up and headed for my car with Daven still yapping behind me. He drove us for awhile and we finally arrived at GD.
" No pleasantries or greetings, let's just head to the directors office, finalize everything and head back home, please".
" Of course Mr. Grumpy, are you sure you're okay, you look pale Ethan, honestly".
" I'm fine".
Only that I'm not fine, I'm feeling light again, and heavy in my breathing. I could feel my hand vibrate, not again, no, not while we're here please. I felt like my legs could no longer carry me, exhaustion hit me, my breathing increased.
" You know Ethan, you should be grateful you have someone as gracious as me by your side".
Daven walked in front of me, so he couldn't notice my steps reduce in pace, I knew I'd hit rock bottom when I saw Daven split in two, everything was spinning around me, I placed my hand on my head, I couldn't scream, it felt like my head was gonna fall off, I had to breathe through my mouth.
" Daven".
I tried calling out to him but my voice was too little, I couldn't see him clearly, and that was it, the last thing I heard was someone scream my name.
" Ethannnn!".
*Daven's point of view*
I heard someone scream Ethan's name and I stopped short at the beginning of the stairs. I looked behind me to find Ethan on the floor unconscious and people surrounding him, I froze, out of shock, unable to move, why here, why now now. I pulled myself together and rushed to him, Stella already called an ambulance.
" It's okay, there's no need for one, I'll take him to the hospital myself".
" What do you mean by there's no need for one!".
" It's okay Stella, I'll handle it myself".
I tried picking him up, someone helped me and we took him to the car, getting in I drove as fast as I could, Ethan please hold on, please. We arrived at the hospital and they immediately took him from me, rushing him into the hospital..
" Daven, what happened to him?".
" Doctor I don't know, he just fainted, he slumped".
The doctor went into the ward and they began doing whatever they did. Pacing back and forth restless, hands on my head to my waist. I was there watching nurses come in and out with papers, likely running tests on him. I stood there for about thirty minutes before the doctor came out.
" Listen Daven, there's something that's not quite right".
" What's that?".
" One of the test results showed drugs in Ethan's system, there has been intake of hard drugs, and that's the reason his health has been deteriorating rapidly".
" Hell no, that's not possible, he doesn't do such".
He looked skeptical about what I said, then he handed me the results and what the hell, he wasn't joking, there's been a high intake of drugs, oh no this is impossible.
" Doctor but__".
" We're doing everything we can to stabilize him, hopefully we succeed and he comes out unharmed, I'll see you soon".
He headed back into the room, and I just sat down with my hand on my head. Ethan isn't the kind of person who eats or drinks outside, and I doubt Stephanie or Yvonne would drug him, what is going on.
( Police station).
" Inspector sir, we just received a tip, apparently drugs are being used in Ethan Wyatt's house, he might very well be a partaker sir".
" Is that so, get some people from the drug enforcement agency and check it out, I want results from this, understood".
" Yes sir".