Behind The Lights (Montereal Series # 4)

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Rush was the biggest playboy in the show business. He has been with a lot of girls and with no filter, he was also known as a fuck boy all throughout the duration of his career.

I have always been friends with him, pero hindi ko alam na may nararamdaman pala siya sa akin. I didn't know how to handle those situations as well, kaya medyo hindi ata maayos ang naging usapan naming dalawa.

The thing with Cloud hasn't been fixed either. Oo, nagkikita kami. At oo, ang awkward pa rin. But I was clear about not having feelings for him anymore. Kahit anong mangyari hindi na talaga.

"They will release a trailer later..." Rush told me as he placed my iced coffee on the table. Nakatambay kami sa Legion Artists Café. A cafe exclusive for all their artists and staff. "Are you ready? This is your first come back."

I nodded before sipping from my coffee. I am still a bit nervous. Baka halo-halong reaksyon nanaman at baka magalit sila lalo sa akin dahil may mga eksena ako kasama si Cloud. Keilah and Cloud had been quite a love team right now. Keilah is a good actress. Ayoko namang masira ang project nila dahil sa akin.

"Legion did everything, Nikki. You have nothing to worry about," Rush reached out for my hand and squeezed it. Agad niya rin naman itong binitawan.

My eyes caught sight of Cloud entering the cafeteria. Dumiretso siya sa coffee stall at bumili ng coffee. I already knew what he would order.

Iced Americano.

Pagalis niya roon ay nakita ko ang hawak niya. It made me smile to know that his likes didn't change. Hula ko pupunta na siya sa mexican stall para bumili ng tacos.

And I'm right.

I quickly shook my head. Oh my god, Nikki! Why would you do that? Hindi mo na dapat siya iniisip!

Rush continued to watch me. From the corner of my eye, nakita kong pumasok si Janelle Iñarez. She uses Chanel Ignacio as her screen name now, nilibot niya ang tingin sa buong café bago dumapo ang tingin niya sa gawi namin.

She went to our side and immediately pulled on Rush's collar. Nagulat naman si Rush at napatawa dito. He side eyed me and tried to remove her hold.

"Mikael! Tumayo ka dyan, we need to talk!" ani Janelle na mukhang naiinis sa kanya.

"Ah, pwede mamaya nalang?" Rush nervously laughed.

Janelle groaned. Dumapo ang tingin niya sa akin at bahagyang ngumiti. Binalik niya rin ang tingin kay Rush na hawak niya sa damit. I remember her being his ex-girlfriend.

"Can I borrow him for a few minutes?" she asked nicely.

"Uh, sure..." Rush looked to me for help. Ngumuso siya sa akin bago siya hinila ni Janelle palabas ng cafeteria.

I could feel the stares of some artists every time I roam around the company. Hindi naman kasi basta basta nawala nalang ang naging isyu ko before. It was a scandal, that took years to disappear. Hanggang ngayon, panigurado akong may mga kopya pa rin ang mga tao doon.

I'm not deaf, either. Naririnig ko ang mga bulong nila tungkol sa akin. They seem surprised that I am here. Gayong hindi naman din ako taga Legion dati.

Muntik na akong mapatalon ng may naglapag ng tray sa harap ko. Nag-angat ako ng tingin at nakita si Cloud. I blinked twice, because I was unsure if it is indeed, him.