Boy next door💍

6

The next day.

The whole cast was in a good mood and a stranger could assume that we've been acquainted for years.

Nat and Max were chatting animatedly in the break room.

I joined them after a while.

"Do you mind if I take him off your hands for a while?''I asked Max apologetically and dragged Nat away from his earshot.

"Nhu what's the matter?''he asked surprised.

"I take it yesterday went well for both of you,''I said motioning at Max who seemed to be too occupied with the script to notice.

"Well yeah we went out for a couple of drinks and he finally invited me over and ordered take out,''

"He did whatt?You mean you slept over at his place after meeting oncee?''

"I mean it wasn't that bad to be honest and we worked on our lines till late at night..you know we have many takes today right?''

"Well yes and that is why I dragged you out of here!''

"What does that have to do with anyth-..ohh,''he stopped himself as realisation hit him.

"Exactly,''

"But haven't you two kissed already?''

"Technically yes but we were in a relationship then and we didn't have cameras shoved in our faces plus does this script give you the impression that kissing is all we're supposed to do?''

I shifted my weight on both feet nervously.

Nat run a hand on my back pitifully.

"I'm sure you'll figure it out..you always do..but in my opinion I think you should talk to him about it,''

"What!? Absolutely not!''

"Nhuuu,''

"Out of question,''

"Listen..you can be stubborn all you want but you're going to have to work with him closely in order to ace this role..the chemistry has to be good enough otherwise all your hard work will go down the drain,''

"When you put it that way it sounds way more serious than it is,''

"No it is that serious now go out there and get your man,''he replied and ran off before I could reply.

"Ok guys gather up..as you know today we have a lot of work to do and I'm going to need you all in your best state of mind..Zee..Nunew do you think you're up for today or should I give you two more time?''

Speaking of Zee...I hadn't seen him all morning.

"Where is that boy for goodness sake,''P'Aof said as he paced around the room trying to call him.

The doors to the studio flung open and a rather exhausted Zee walked in holding coffee cups.

"I'm sorry I'm late Phee I got caught up in something,''he said handing over the coffee to the director."I got your favourite,''

Even in his exhausted state his smile still looked amazing..hell he looked amazing in general.

"You sure do know how to drive a hard bargain Mr.. anyway we were just talking about your role with Nunew..you two can talk about it then let me know,''he nodded and set down his stuff.

I turned my gaze away from him pretending I wasn't staring.

"Hey Nhu..good morning,''he said handing me the other drink.

"Hii and thank you I already had breakf-''

"I remembered just how you like it..hot Cappuccino with extra sprinkles and  whipped cream.

I looked up at him dumbfounded and didn't miss the bags under his eyes.

"Hia? Are you ok?''I asked and he nodded in reply.

"I'm fine Nhu..I just had a long night,''

He didn't seem like he was going to explain any further though.

So he wasn't going to tell me what happened huh?but I could tell something was obviously bothering him.

"I'll meet you after the first break then and we'll talk about the script,''I said and he nodded in reply.

I had to find Max.

Even though we broke up..I still cared about him he was my.. should I call him friend now?.

Either way I still cared.

I could feel his familiar gaze on me even after I turned to leave.

"Hey P'Max can I ask you something?''

I asked sliding beside Nat.

"Nhuu won't you stop distracting us today?''Nat groaned and I rolled my eyes in reply.

"Nong Natt this is important for me naa~,''I replied frowning and Max smiled at the exchange between us.

"Nong??!''he scoffed"you are one year older than me grandpa,''

"Ohoo how dare you call me grandpa?I've not reached that stage yet stop fast forwarding my age..if I'm a grandpa then how would you refer to P'Max then?''

"Did you two have to drag my name in this?''he replied still scrolling through his phone.
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"So about what I was asking..can you tell me what has got your friend so worked up?''I asked and he put down his phone.

"He didn't tell you?''

"Tell me what?''I asked confused.

He sighed"He swore that he would tell you,''

"Well as you know he is a model and master of ceremonies..he used to act years ago but the experience made him almost quit and he took up modelling instead...when he figured out you were auditioning for a role he insisted on being your partner even though his plate is already full..he has a tight schedule and has to work overtime..it's a bit overwhelming for him and I tried to talk him out of it but he cares about you way too much Nunew that he wouldn't listen to anyone,''

Why was I hearing all this for the first time.

I felt guilty and surprised at the same time.

"You mean he did all of this for me?''I asked.

"Precisely,''

"Wow,''even Nat was intrigued.

My heart tugged as I looked over at him from across the room.

His posture said it all..yet he still pushed himself for me.

I remembered his words.

"If you don't believe it now..I'll show you how much I love you and how much you mean to me..I will do anything for you even if it means going out of my way for you..just wait for me ok?''he said before giving me the necklace and leaving.

"Fuck,''

Authors note:

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