Behind the Scene

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

"The audacity!"

I'm frowning mad after what the asshole said. Yes I'm glad he don't want to be friends with me because I also fucking dislike that idea but the hell he turned me down like that... it's not about him its about my fucking ego!

"Au, hurry up you'll be taking pictures for an IG post" Mas lalo akong nainis nang pumasok si Milbe sa dressing room.

I wanna scream at that asshole face but of course I will always choose decency. I just can't believe he's really an asshole I just want us to be civil but guess he don't want too so I'll give it to him.

It must be satisfying for him to turn down a Costin!

"Can we skip that part?" Reklamo ka kay Milbe.

He gave me a confused look but eventually he understands. "Nag-away na naman kayo?" Tanong niya.

"Whatever" Umirap ako.

"Gosh Aurea! Be mature! What are you a kid? You're working with Augustus Vellaredo the best actor, be professional please...he's your asset now for you climb to the top!" My manager nagged at me.

I sighed all my frustration.

"What? I'm trying my best to be kind, siya ang may-katok at bakit hindi niya kayang makipag-plastikan!" I exclaimed. Good thing kami lang dalawa ang nandito sa loob.

"I'll talk to his manager as well but for your sake please just be kind to him, he's helping you" He groaned out of frustration.

"I am!" I hissed.

I'm always the one who always please him, I let him share a dressing room, I let him choose the spot even if it's not comfortable for me because they always remind me he's the only person who could help me in this fucking career of mine but he's an asshole!

"Try to be mature!" My manager reminded before leaving the room.

I rolled my eyes. What a job!

"Closer!" The photographer commaned.

We're in a balcony of this air-bnb taking picture for our intagram post, obviously for a fan service again, it's really true naman din na we're starting to get more rated after we work together, I still could tolerate him after all as long as he help me climb the ladder.

I may hate him but I'm always professional in my work.

"Augus, put your hands in her waist please" Giit ng creative director.

He immediately wrapped his firm hands in my waist. I also move closer to him...now staring at his perfect face as the creative director told us.

"Nice!" The photographer commented.

"Now stare at each other" The creative director ordered again.

I heard how he breathe deeply before looking at me. He look down since he's so tall, I could fully see his face, in fairness he has a flawless skin, I'm tempted to ask what derma clinic he goes to? Or is that fucking natural?!

Nevermind! I'm still a hater and we do vice versa!

"It's a wrap" We both sighed our relief.

Our movie director gave us half hour to prepare before the actual tapping start, the tapping turned well naman since Augustus shut his mouth and never gave any side comments the entire tapping. We finished the scene at eight in the morning and I'm urging to go home since I'm really starving.

"No, you need to eat with Augustus" I rolled my eyes after hearing that from Milbe.

"Are you for real! He's pissed at me!"

"Kaya nga, you need to settle your immature issues, please Aurea listen to me he's Augustus Vellaredo it's such an honor to work with him, please be mature I'm begging you!" Milbe said in frustration.

I groaned with so much annoyance. My mom didn't told me this works requires more patience!

"Aghh..Fine!"

"Costin, tara na" I stopped when Augustus suddenly went inside the dressing room. He's fully ready now for this fucking breakfast.

"See Augustus is ready, mauna na kayo sa restaurant, susunod kami ni Yera" Giit ni Milbe, he's pertaining to Yera, Augustus' manager.

"May dala akong sasakyan" He awkwardly said.  I just nod at nauna nang lumabas.

I just infrom my driver to don't bother pitching me since makikisakay ako sa kotse ni Augustus dahil kailangan naming magkasama dapat in public. Hell! This is stressing me and I can do nothing. It's so tough going up despite of being a nepo huh!

Just little sacrifice Aurea after this you will never look at him anymore! Fair enough he will do the same thing!

"Seatbelt" He ordered as soon as he entered his car. It's a black Audi that smells like him inside.

"I know" I rolled my eyes.

He stared at me not starting the engene.

"Napakamaldita mo talaga" He commented the obvious. I suppose to react to that but I successfully stop myself and just shut up!

We remained silent until we reach the restaurant reserved by our managers. I know we're having a meeting again of our upcoming projects, advertisment, and collabs.

As soon as we get out from the car ay may nakakilala agad kay Augustus. The people are rushing to him to take a picture. I just wait in the side since wala namang nakakakilala sa akin or maybe they know that I'm a Costin but they don't care, like what I said I'm the underrated Costin.

"Thank you. I'm with Aurea let's have have a picture together" Giit ni Augutus sa mga tao. Agad niya akong tinawag nang makita ako sa gilid. I plastered my smile greeting them.

"Hello" I greeted.

The people come rushing wanted to have a picture with us. I'm not really heartless not to feel happy at least, it's my first time being recognized in public. Funny but first time may nagpa-picture sa akin.

"Thank you so much" I thank them. I'm genuinely overwhelmed and appreciate those people.

Nakapasok na kami sa loob matapos ang ilang minutong picture taking, he has a lot of fans obviously kaya natagalan kami sa pagpasok. Good thing the cafe has VIP room kaya doon na kami dumeretso.

"We did a good job" I started.

"Right"

"You're used to it I guess?" I hope we could at least get a peaceful conversation this time.

"Still overwhelmed and thankful" He humbly said. After was a long silenced.

"Thanks" Giit ko. He look at me confusingly. "For including me in the picture, that was my first time being recognized" I laughed suddenly embarrassed.

"We signed a one year contract it's normal that I'll be dragging you, we're in a collaboration" Right! He has a point, I feel delighted hearing that from him.

I gave him a smile. "Let's be professional then, no more immaturities, no side comments, just purely work" I proposed.

"Deal. No personal emotions" He added.

"Obviously" I answered. "When the contract ends, no comment about each other" I said making sure he won't talk shit about me using him.

"I won't bother" He rolled his eyes. Aba!

"Deal!"

"Deal"

One year sacrifice Aurea and you'll be at peak!