White Lies

Make It Reel

Mr. M's voice echoes at the entire four walls of the conference hall. Lea can't absorb what he is saying, her mind is in a complete haze.

Scenes from the past clouded her mind.

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I can't do it Ags. Please don't make choose between you and singing.
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Would it end differently if I chose the other way around. she thought to herself.

A mild tap on her right leg, woke her from her reverie. She looked at her side to see her PA handing the iPad, showing something.

Lea moved for a closer look and was confused to see a completely blank note screen.

"I am sorry Ms. Lea, I was not informed of the attendees. They said its about The Voice, so I..." she discreetly whispered on Lea's ear.

She shook her head 'no' for dismissal and squeezed her PA's arm for assurance that its fine. She's fine.

Am I?

She composed herself and crossed her legs again, took the bravery to take a glimpse at Aga sitting across from her and immediately averted her eyes back to Mr. M before Aga could catch her.

"...a movie with you two. Again. What you guys think. Lea? Aga?"

Wait. What? Lea is shocked.

"Wow. I mean, Mr. M that's.. Wow. I- I would love to do it, of course. Well, if Lea agrees syempre." says Aga while looking at Lea's hesitant shocked face. "Lea? " he asked.

She looked at him. They locked eyes. It was the longest eye contact they had after ten years.

The people inside the room felt the tension between the two stars. It feels like just ten years ago. How their eyes talk like they are the only people in the room.

Rona was quick to lightly kick Lea's foot under the table because everybody's eyes was on her waiting for her answer.

Lea blinked her eyes for the sudden interruption.

W-wait what have just happened? Where was I? Oh yeah, the movie!

"W- eh-ugh.. That's lovely, definitely, I would love to, also. I mean, if the story feels right and the script's there of course. Yes." she smiles, mentally slapping her face for stuttering.

Everyone murmurs and started clapping, overjoyed of the incoming project.

"That's great, atleast both are on mutual agreement on this. You know the drill, focus on Lea's comeback as voice coach, then slowly we tickle the people with bits of 'Team Babes' interactions. Its amazing how you two have a strong fan base even out of screen." says Mr. M who is very pleased of the outcome of the meeting.

"Love team? Aren't we too old for this stuffs?" asked Lea who suddenly felt not sure about Mr. M's plan.

She looked at Aga who is grinning ear to ear, clearly too excited about it.

"We can't just anounce the comeback movie, let's atleast condition the crowd, baka atakihin fanbase nyo. Besides single naman kayo pareho di ba?" Mr. M chuckled. "Anyway, I have another meeting with Malou. I'll see you around you two." he approached Lea and kissed her on the cheek then points a finger on Aga. Aga just nods in response.

When Mr. M left the room together with other staffs, Lea sighs, she felt tired. She sat back down and closed her eyes. The moment she opened her eyes, she met the very familiar hazel eyes staring at her.

What? She gave him tight-lip smile.

"Uhh- Lea, can we-, can I invite you for a coffee?" asked Aga.