Milk and Oreos

Chapter 12

Yassie: "Three more days before you return to Australia. God! I feel like I'm racing against time right now. Why can't I have you here with me like other couples do?"

Conner: "I have the exact same question when I'm alone at my condo in Melbourne. Why do you have to be so far away from me? Why can't we just be together?" (laughs)

Yassie: (whispers) "Maybe because we have a career to take care of? Can't we have both?"

Conner: "Both what?"

Yassie: "You know. A good career and a normal relationship?"

...she raised her head from my shoulder and I looked at her."

Conner: "We can have both baby. Its just that you need to choose which one matters most to you right now. You know how hard it is to have a public relationship when you're famous."

Yassie: "What does that supposed to mean?"

Conner: "I mean, if you wanted something so badly, you have to give up something in return."

Yassie: "That's harsh."

Conner: "That's reality. You got options. Are you willing to give up your fame and career just to have a peaceful public relationship without anyone meddling? Or are you willing to endure having a discreet relationship, just to maintain a good career? Its take it or leave it in this industry. You know that."

Yassie: "God! Why does it have to be that way? Sometimes I wish..."

Conner: "...that we are together. I do too. But if there's something I want you to know, that is the fact that I will never hinder you from your dreams. I told you that many times already. Because you are happy and good at what you do and I don't want to take that happiness away from you."

Yassie: "Me too. I know you're happy in modeling. I hope one day we'll have the time to not worry too much and just be together."

...after hearing those words, I realized she was hopeful like me. I caressed her face and took her in my arms."

Conner: (whispers) "And it will. It will happen in the future. For now, promise me that you'll be strong because you are the reason why I still hope for a best future. Don't put yourself down as I will go down with you. Promise me you will remember how we first met. How our love was made. How great this adventure we had together."

Yassie: "I promise."

...then I took her lips. I knew we will miss each other again, but I'm willing to sacrifice that much in our relationship. I'm happy that I worked hard just to be with her. I wanted to be deserving for her."

Danny: "And that is the right thing to do. Yassie is one in a million, and you are too."

Conner: "Yes. She was one of a kind. She was the reason why I still get up in the morning."

Danny: "But did you liked that first movie she had in London? I heard it was explicit and mature."

Conner: "I was shocked when I first heard about it. She called me and we had a long discussion. We both agreed that she won't take roles like that but she had second thoughts. I was worried for her."

Yassie: "Baby, its JUST a role. My boss asked me to audition so I did. I never expected they would consider me for the stripper role."

Conner: "What!? And what did you say?"

Yassie: "I...said I would think about it. There was this actress who was intended for that role but she was quite doubtful about it. She hasn't agreed to it either so they are considering me to take the role."