IDOLINIZATION: Lovers To Strangers (Delight Series 1)

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CHAPTER 21

ADRIAN

“Faster everybody!”

Inaayos na nila ang aking damit, accessories at sapatos. I can’t even imagine I would do this in my life. Socializing is one of my jobs, it’s hard but I got the hang of it.

“Are you ready?” I inhale and exhale. Calming myself while they fix the cameras and mics. “I’m ready.” The lights were on, here we go.

“3, 2, 1. Action!”

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Binagsak ko ang aking sarili sa kama. Gosh, I’m so tired! Tumunog ng tumunog ang cellphone ko, knowing kung sino ang tumatawag. Gusto kong matulog pero hindi pa rin siya natigil. I have no choice to answer this guy.

“Dean, anong gusto mo?” I wasn’t mad at him, I’m just stressed. It has been a long time since I rested so comfortably. Well this is an actor's life. Such busy work.

“How’s your shoot?!” pinatay ko na ‘yung call at bumaba. He is always suspicious when he calls because at the end of the call, he will always be standing in front of my front door.

“Yikes, alam mo na tricks ko.” Ayan na nga siya. Dala-dala ang kanyang maleta at Gucci na gamit. He owns a private jet  a private airplane. He can possibly hire a pilot and drove him where he wants. He’s living the millionaire’s life to be honest. Sana all na lang talaga.

Pumasok na siya sa aking bagong apartment. Malapit sa capital ng bansa, Seoul. I have been in Korea for almost 3 years and my career just blow up after I played the role of “Hensung” in a K-Drama. Hindi naman ako ‘yung bida pero ako ang naging sikat.

As the director said, I was perfect for the role of a coldhearted man because of my features. In all, my eyes were the most frightening. “Jihoon! Saranghae!” He mocked the female lead’s voice, who is my partner on my series.

“Di ba, pupunta ka ng U.S. sa isang araw para sa Oscar?” humiga siya sa sala. Oh shoot, right. I totally forgot about that. I was nominated and immediately shocked me. Hindi ko ine-expect na sisikat ng sobra ‘yung role ko na magdadala ng career ko sa International level.

“Yeah, I was nominated.” I casually said but deep in my heart, I was proud of myself.

“How’s the relationship?” Dean suddenly looked at me, weirdly. Siguro ang nasa utak niya ay, ‘Halos tatlong taon na ang nakaraan ngunit hindi mo pa rin maalis ang ex mo sa iyong isip. Marupok kang lalaki ka. Ay di sana all loyal.’

“Healthy as always pero nagkaproblema na sila. Nagiging orange na ang relationship nila.” He looked worried. Umupo ako sa tabi niya at binuksan ang aking Instagram.

Adair_Leanna

She changed her name years ago. She posted her collabs and others. “Patingin ng selpon mo.”

Halatang kay Dean ang may-ari ng cellphone na nasa ibabaw ng aking table sapagkat Gucci case ito. Hindi na siya sumagot pa at hinayaan ako since alam ko na rin pass niya.

AbiGail, lang naman ang pass niya.

Tiningnan ko ang kanilang group chat. More on photos ako. Nandito ‘yung pic nung,

First anniversary nila,

Binigyan ni John si Lea ng bagong building and Lea gave him 20 luxury shoes. Sa Iceland sila nag celebrate.

Second anniversary,

They celebrated naman in London, United Kingdom. John gave her one of the most expensive necklaces made of real diamond, then she gave him the most expensive bracelet made with real emerald.

Malapit na ang kanilang Third Anniversary and I think this time…..John will kneel and Leanna will cry.

“Posible ba silang magpakasal di ba?” i-invite niya kaya ako? Maybe hindi. I am just her past lover after all.

“Ewan ko nga, nag-aaway sila this days because may lumabas na rumors.” Wala pa naman akong nakikitang rumors tungkol sa kanila because their relationship is hidden or private.

“What rumors?” Dean gulped nervously and looked around anxiously. “Nahuli na sila ng paparazzi.”

I looked at him shocked. No way, that means Leanna will be in danger and John’s career will be collapsed. “Nahuli sila pero ang akala nila ‘yung babae ay si Emma kaya ang lumabas na rumors ang sila ulit. Sikat ang ship nila dati at hanggang ngayon. But his Fans noticed something is off with the rumors so they are sending death threats to her new girlfriend which is Lea.”

“Pag Nalaman nila na si Lea ‘yun. It will be the end of the world.” Nagulat kami nang may umimik sa may pinto.

“Pabukas ng pinto!” Lucas was outside of my apartment. Kala namin ay isang sasaeng fan. Binuksan ako ang pinto, revealing Lucas with his messy hair. “Why is there so many fucking stairs?!” he angrily stepped to my apartment while Dean laughed at his face.

“May elevator for a reason bro.” tumalon naman si Lucas sa isa pang sala which is not occupied.

“Bat ka naman nandito? Minsan ka lang bumisita ah!” hampas ni Dean sa kanyang mukha making him annoyed. Kukuha na sana ko ng kape para sa kanila nang,

“I think John and Lea will break up. Soon or never.” Lucas said seriously, looking at the floor.

“John wants to fix everything but Lea…..I think she’s tired now.” I poured the hot water in the cup with a sad expression. No way she is hurting because of him. Fuck, I should just come back and save her from the nightmare she’s having.

“She’s tired now.” Lucas’ words echoed in my head. It feels like déjà vu. I don’t want her to be unhappy. “Lia was doing her best to comfort her but it wasn’t enough.”

Dean bit his lip and Lucas mentioned his lover. Well, Lucas and Lia are in a super healthy relationship but me and Dean, have no lover.

“Ayaw ko ng kape. Gusto ko alak.” Dean put his lip again and drank the coffee like an alcohol.

“Huy! Dahan-dahan lang! Mainit pa.” Dean stand up and wipe his mouth.

“Magpapahinga muna ako.” He said coldly and locked the door. Me and Lucas looked at each other and sighed.

“I just wish I could turn back time. I promise everything will be alright. I will do my best to fix everything. How did this happen to us?” Lucas said it so sadly that it made him cry a little. Sumandal siya sa sala at tumingin sa kisame para ikalma ang kanyang sarili. He must feel the burden and pressure. Imagine, nasisira na ang inyong ‘precious friendship’ and everyone just leaves you one by one. Sobrang sakit nito para kay Lucas and Dean.

“For this time, I’m mad. Galit ako kay John.” His grip on the cup tightens. I almost see his veins.

“John was the cause. And fans are the effect.”

“If he stopped being a coward. He can protect Lea and his ex but no. He still chose his career over his love.”

“For me,” he looked at me with serious eyes.

“John…..manipulated us.”

I was speechless about what Lucas was saying but he grabbed my shoulders and looked at me like he regretted saying that. “No, John didn’t manipulate us..”

“What am I saying?” he looked in disbelief. Tumayo siya at inubos ang kaniyang kape. “I didn’t know the fans intentions but if they hurt Leanna. Their houses will come down on the ground.” He said angrily.

“The fans are the cause here, not John. I admit, I’m mad at John but he is just tired as Leanna. The fans are the problem not his career.” Papasok na sana siya sa room ni Dean ngunit lumabas kung sino ang nasa loob.

“If they hurt Leanna, I will make a war.” He said and shut the door again.

“For real, I am gonna be insanely mad if something bad happens to Leanna.” That was Lucas' last words before he came inside his room.

“Leanna, please be safe. If something bad happens to you, I will make sure to make them pay with their souls.”

“I will come back, someday.”

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