CHAPTER 3: Fake in Love

I'm on my way to the office and I don't know why they call but I'm guessing I'll be getting a new project. Today's weather is nice too. 

"What do I get this time? Drama? Series? Movie?" I asked my manager. 

"They didn't tell anything, I'm assuming a new project." She said while texting someone. My phone rang and it's Rick. 

"Hey." I answered.

"Hey, beautiful." 

"What's up?" 

"Are you free tonight?" Oh boy, not again. He's going to make me watch movies together. I hate going undercover. Wearing a mask and a hat and a lot of scarf makes you more suspicious. I looked at my manager and she shook her head.

"I'm tired these days, I can't hang out tonight. I'm sorry." I told him and he sighed. 

"Tomorrow?"

"Where are we going? I mean where do you want to go?" I asked.

"I want to go to dinner with you and then we can watch some movies at my place." 

"Private right?"

"Of course, Deandra. We both don't want our private lives to be out there right?" He chuckled.

"Right."

"When?" I have to give him a chance too. These days James have been busy because of his new series. He just messaged me and Rick is now free after dropping his new album. 

"Okay. We can go tomorrow." He said in a cheery tone. "I'll pick you up at 7." 

"What should I wear?" I asked.

"Just casual, I want you to feel comfortable." 

"Okay."

"See you tomorrow, beautiful." I ended the call and Jess looked at me suspiciously.

"Rick?" 

"How do you know?" I asked.

"It's obvious. You don't like him but why are you giving him a chance?" 

"I kept rejecting his offer and this is my first time I agree." I sighed and I saw a message from my bestfriend, Tina. She's a model and we're bestfriend since childhood. 

Tina: Hey stranger

Deandra: Where are you now? Let's hangout.

Tina: Paris, baby!

Deandra: Too far!

Tina: I'll be home next week, we can hangout by then. 

Deandra: Miss you!

Tina: I'm guessing you have something juicy to tell, wanna call?

Deandra: It's okay, we can catch up next week!

Tina: Love you.

Deandra: Love you more!

We arrived at the office and I got out first. Jess will park the car. I walked inside and went straight to the meeting room. Everyone already gathered and I guess it's either a movie or a series. 

"Hello Deandra, I'm Michael Simon. The producer." I was greeted and I smiled.

"Deandra."

"I'm Stuart Coleman, the director." The other man introduced himself. 

"Deandra, we have a new project for you, called Spring Sparks." One of the staff said and I nodded. They gave me the script and I sat down. 

"We think you're really suitable for the role, the director picked you without needing any audition." The staff who gave me the script said. 

"It's a romance movie, hate to love genre." She added and I nodded. I took time to read the synopsis and some of the blurbs before going into the script.

"My name is Cassie here right?" 

"Yes, you're Cassie."

"How about the other main lead?" I looked up asking the question curiously. 

"We will let you know about it soon, we're currently discussing it." 

"When will it start?" I asked.

"So you'll accept the project?" Her eyes widen and I nodded.

"Why not? I love the synopsis already." I said and the team cheered. I chuckled and some of them gave me a hug.  

My phone rang and it's James. Since everyone was busy talking, I excused myself.

"Hey to my favorite girl." He said as I picked up. 

"Hey."

"How are you doing?" He asked and this is what I like about James. He has the charm to make everything light.

"I'm good, how about you?"

"Good. I miss you and your sweet voice." 

"Oh really?"

"Too bad I'm so busy filming, I might kidnap you when I'm free." 

"I'm going to be busy soon, I have a new movie coming." 

"Really? That's great. Who's the guy?" 

"Still don't know." I chuckled when he asked about it right away.

"I never got to work with you." 

"I know right, too bad." 

"Hope we will, hey.. I gotta go. Miss you lots, beautiful." 

"Bye, miss you too." I ended the call and I walked back to the meeting room. I sat down and they were talking to the director. 

"Deandra, we already found the main lead." The staff said.

"Who?"

"Sky Valentino." NO! I looked at her in horror and she looked at me confused. 

"Sky?" I asked again.

"Yeah, is there any problem? He was our first choice but he said he had something on his agenda so he didn't accept the project." Why did he come back then? 

"And then.."

"When we send him the script and he liked it, he agreed all of the sudden!" She squealed and I smiled awkwardly. 

"So.. he really agree to this?" 

"Yes, you both will sign the contract tomorrow. We will meet up with him and discuss about the filming schedule." Shoot! 

"Can.. can we get another guy?"

"He's the one who will fit the character well. Is there any problem, Deandra?" 

"No, I'm okay." 

God, you hate me huh? This might be my worse nightmare.