CHAPTER NINE
The rest of the hours, they’ve been discussing this kind of things, which made the aura boring. Though some of them were enjoying, Ericka was looking at James. It’s obvious that she is missing him. Well, It’s her loss not his. She broke up with him.
“Ericka, Why do kept on looking at James?” Krissy, her sister ask her. Ericka just sigh as she look at James, who is now talking to Ann.
“It’s your loss, sis.”
“Can you shut up, Krissy?” Ericka yelled. Everyone’s eyes were glued at the two sisters. Because of annoyance, Ericka just stump he feet out of the room.
After Ericka walked out, James decided to follow her. “James.”
“I’m going to see Ericka. She needs me.”
“I thought we already talk about this? I thought you’re going to move on?” Ask Ann.
“I will, Ann. SOON. Not now. I’m not yet ready.” James said as he went out of the room.
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“Can we get back together, James? I’m not ready yet to lose you. I can’t.” Ericka begged as she sob. She was crying hard. They’re not fake, but real tear.
“Promise me. Promise me that you’ll not do that again.” James said. Ericka just smiled and hugged him tight. Unknown to them that Ann was watching the whole thing. She was hurt. Hurt enough for her to feel that she needs to let go now. He can’t love her again. They’re through in the past. She’s just his past, he’s now with his present, and soon to be future.
“I love you, James.” Ericka whispered to him. What pain her the most was the words, “I love you too, Ericka.” James whispered.
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“Sir, I want to quit.” Ann blurted out when they were about to start their meeting. Everyone was shock with her decision. Even James.
“Quit? You can’t Ann. We made an agreement.”
“But, I feel like nobody wants me to be here.” Ann said as she bowed down. James was frowning the whole time. There were part of him saying that it’s better that Ann would quit on their movie ‘We Got Married’ because it will lessen Ericka’s nervousness. Yes, she was nervous because James might fall for Ann. And there were part of him saying that she can’t leave because he might stay alone on their condo. And no one will cook for him.
“You can’t Ann.” James said. Everybody look at him and they were shock again.
“I would, because I could, James.”
“You can’t. No one will cook for me. No one will be in my side at night. What if there’s a robber? What will I do? You can’t, Ann.” James reasoned out. Everybody were smiling at James’ reasons.
“HAHAHHAHAH. James. It’s okay. You can protect yourself. You’re a brave man, babe.” Ann teased.
“Babe?” Ericka ask as she look at James with a questioning look.
“Yes. He USED to call me that. When we just met. But don’t worry, Ericka, it’s nothing special. You’re still HIS.” Ann said emphasizing the words, USED and HIS.
“Oh. Okay.” Ericka smiled.
“But still, Ann, you can’t quit. You signed the contract.” Their manager said. Ann just sigh and smiled. James felt relieved after hearing that.
“Good. Now, let’s proceed. As I was saying this movie is about a marriage. Since you two, Ann and James just met, you two have to know more about each other, that’s why you two will be living on one roof. Clear? So, In this movie, Ericka will be somehow a third-party. Okay? And there’s a rule. Not in the movie, but in real life, NO FALLING IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER. Especially you Ann. You know James has a girlfriend. And if ever they broke up, then we’ll break the rule. Clear?” Their manager instructed.
