On Set Sparks

Unscripted moments 

The day after the intense scene, Vera found herself in the middle of a whirlwind of interviews. Her agent had lined up a series of promotional events for the movie, and today's highlight was a live interview segment. Vera was ready to face the media, but her nerves were still simmering from the emotional highs of the previous days.

Arriving at the studio, she was greeted with a flurry of activity. Lights flashed, cameras whirred, and the hum of conversations filled the air. Vera's brother, Rafael, had flown in from Brazil to be with her for a few days. His presence was a welcome distraction, and he had agreed to join her for the interview. Their sibling dynamic was always a blend of teasing and genuine affection, and today was no different.

As they sat together on the couch, the host introduced them and launched into questions about the movie. The conversation flowed naturally, punctuated by Rafael's occasional humorous interjections and Vera's candid responses. Despite the usual interview format, today's segment had a unique twist—an edited reel of movies that she had been in and people around her age

One of the reel played, showing Vera and Rafael messing around on set, with clips of them laughing and goofing off. It was a refreshing change from the usual polished interviews. But then, the footage shifted to a scene that made Vera's heart skip a beat—an edit of Malachi, the footage cut and censored with a series of playful blurs.

Vera's cheeks flushed as she saw the blurred image of Malachi on screen. Without thinking, she leaned closer to Rafael and whispered, "He's so fine. I want him so bad."

Rafael looked at her with a mix of amusement and surprise. "Looks like someone's got a crush," he teased, but Vera's attention was locked on the screen.

The reel continued, showing a series of candid moments with Malachi—his laughter, his relaxed demeanor on set. Each time the camera focused on him, the censoring seemed more pronounced, fueling Vera's growing embarrassment. She could feel her face burning, and she shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

As the reel came to an end, the host turned to Vera with a smile. "It seems like you had a great time on set, especially with your co-stars. Any comments on what we just saw?"

Vera, still flustered, attempted to compose herself. "Oh, uh, yeah. Its a lot of fun. The team is amazing so far and we had some great moments together."

The host raised an eyebrow, noticing her flushed cheeks. "And what about the mysterious co-star who was, let's say, 'censored' out of the footage? Any thoughts on him?"

Vera's mind raced. She glanced at Rafael, who was barely containing his laughter. Trying to regain her composure, she said, "Well, let's just say he's someone who definitely makes the set more interesting."

Before the host could probe further, the interview moved on to other topics, but Vera's mind was still stuck on the censored footage and her unguarded comments. The segment ended, and Vera breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both mortified and oddly exhilarated.

As they wrapped up and prepared to leave, Rafael pulled her aside, a mischievous grin on his face. "Looks like you've got a bit of a mystery to solve now."

Vera rolled her eyes, but she couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, shut up. You know how to make things awkward."

Rafael put an arm around her shoulders. "Hey, you're my sister. It's my job to embarrass you."

They walked out together, the day's events still fresh in Vera's mind. The lines between her personal feelings and her professional life were becoming increasingly blurred, and she wasn't sure where it would lead. But one thing was clear: the connection she felt with Malachi was undeniable, and it was making her question the boundaries she'd set for herself.

As she drove home later, her phone buzzed with a message from Malachi. She glanced at it and saw:

**Malachi:** *Great job today. And, by the way, I saw that footage. Looks like someone's been talking about me. 😏*

Vera's heart raced, and she quickly typed a reply.

**Vera:** *Caught me off guard there. Just a bit of harmless teasing.*

**Malachi:** *Harmless, huh? Well, if you ever want to continue that conversation in person, let me know. 😉*

Vera smiled, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. The boundaries between Vera and Val were indeed blurring, but for the first time, it felt like she was stepping into something real and unpredictable. And as she looked forward to what might come next, she couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation and intrigue.