Acted to Love

Part 3 Ferdinand

HER POV

"What is it all about?" she asked the politician while sitting straight opposite the guy

A heart shape face that ended on a cleft chin. She saw that blonde guy many times over on some formal parties but never been that much close. She endorses politicians from national to local but never on Sanders City. She's not a voter there anyways, being the resident of Northern Hills for so long as she is the only child of it's long time resident, Ferdinand James

Her father was one of the industry icon, described as one of the best actor ever live. Any role, he will put it in him like a mask. That's how good he is. She looked up to her father because of that. The sole reason why she entered showbizness. But his father died unexpectedly. It's not because of accidents nor got killed by one of crazy girls he sometimes accessorize himself with. It's drugs. No one knows that he's drowning himself with too much of it. He took all his roles by heart and carried it within him. Specially those depressing characters that he needs to intake a lot of drugs to sleep.

She inherited a little even though her father was an actor of four decades because along with drugs, he was drowning in so much debt due to a lot of partying in their house and so much extravagance. Her father never married her mother, a Chinese immigrant. Her mother was one of those women her father just had a one night stand with…. without protection. But at least her father took her under his wing and tried to be the best father she can get when he's alive

"I'm running for senate seat next year and I need some extra help. I think you are the best one for this role being an actress," he finally spoke

She breathe in and open her mouth to talk profesionally, "If you want my endorsement Mr. White, you should ask my manager directly about it for negotiation"

"It's an opportunity that only the two of us should have knowledge about," the blonde politician spoke in a serious tone then begun lifting his left hand to turn that large ring.

She stared at the man. She's confuse now, "Opportunity?"

"Yes, I'm looking for a wife for two years. I think.."

"No way," she cut, shaking her head. "I'm an actress Mr. White not a first class prostitute you want to shag exclusively."

She uncrossed her legs to stand and leave in that place when his voice stopped her from even taking one step, "I preferred blonde, with all honesty Ms. James you're not my type"

"Then why chose me? You're too young to be sugar daddy and I think you can easily find a blonde one if you want to," she said lifting her one brow in the process

"You have what I want," he replied

She tilted her head, "You're confusing me Mr. White"

"I'll explain it to you if you take down your guard for a moment and take your seat again," he replied with that intimidating tone of a politician. That tone put off whatever anger she felt earlier and changed it to tremble

She sat again in slow motion facing him with a mask of defiant face. "I'll spare five minutes for you to explain Mr. White"

Gabriel White smirked and put that playing hand on the table, "It's for two years. I need something to create a noise. Marrying an actress would do that. An actress can be the best companion during campaign rallies since you have in your sleeves the heart of the masses. You will act as my fiancee and then we will marry three months before the election. Just plain role playing. No other responsibilities even on bed. Sound sensible?"

She curled that rightmost of her lips, "There's a lot of actress that you may consider Mr. White. Why me?"

"Because it will help you too. I know you're not getting enough projects nor endorsement as often as you used to. Having a politician as fiance or husband will help you reignite your career."

"Probably the reason behind it is that I might be doing it voluntarily? I've been in the industry for so long. I might be tired of it," she emphasize the tired word then slide her head

He chuckled and leaned towards the back of his chair. He looked at her up and down with his blue eyes before opening his mouth again, "Ms. James, don't fool yourself. You know what's the truth"

"You don't know me. You don't know what I want right now," Patricia defended

"Your finances is in trouble Ms. James. I don't think it's a good time for you to retire," he retorted

"Maybe, maybe not. If you think I'm not as shiny as before why are you trying to get my help Mr. White?" She asked that with a sarcastic tone

"You still had your followers. Not as big as before though but you still got numbers," the guy announced.

"There's a lot of irrelevant actresses around here who would accept it without thinking twice," she said again. The guy has those powerful voice that can make her nervous but she's still need to know why he chose her. She felt a certain underlying agenda on it.

He nodded and tapped his finger on the table. He might have thinking of something. After a while, he opened again his mouth, "I need an actress that still remember by the masses. You are awarded as sexiest thrice and the most beautiful woman by media for so many years." Gabriel then pointed her face with his upturned hand, "Who would forget that face? In addition, your dad is an icon"

She blushed on that statement about the sexiest and the beauty. It was about fan votes most of the time but she's embarassed on how the guy took on it like he just got it from a scientific fact sheet

"Sensible?" The guy asked that confidently

She cleared her throat, "Sensible"

"I also need some finances for this campaign," he stated again after that long pause

Patricia rolled her eyes to cover her blush, "You're the one who said I have financial troubles. I can't help you with that"

He made a dangerous looking smirked, "Of course, you will help me on that"

"I uhm, I am not going to parade myself on your campaign rally like a paid prostitute if that what you mean," she stammered. The guy is intimidating her in so many levels but she wanted to hide it as long as she can. She's a good actress anyways

He laughed a little. A dangerous sounding laugh and then stared at her seriously, "Don't worry, I will not let you do that. But you have one thing that I need and that's make you special Ms. James"

The guy's keeps on confusing her and she shut her eyes and opened it again fast. Not that batting one of course, "What is it?"

"I know you're a friend of Ms. Christine Thomas since childhood. I need their support. They have a very deep pocket. Your job is to help me get through them," he said

"No.... no. I can't," she answered, giving him her lifted two palms as a surrender sign. Now she knew his ulterior motive. The Thomases, the most reclusive family in their country. She's friend with Tin but the girl cut that ties many years ago because of her issue with Frida, the third one in their group. Christine chose to side with the other girl as Tin never contacted her after that huge fight she and Frida had that one night. It's not a cat fight as Frida would never do anything that will put her to shame to the public eye. The girl is the queen of retort, just imagine how the trading of the barbs happened with Christine at the middle just giving them a wide eye.

He smirked again, "Think about it. I'll give you time to decide Ms. James." He slid her a calling card on that table, "If you have your answer, contact me through that number. I'll give you one week"

He stand to leave but stopped when he walked close to her side, "and Patricia, remember that I'm a White. We don't take 'No' for an answer that easy." He suddenly put his hand on her shoulder that she jerked a little in surprise. She tried to hide that reaction but the guy already knew it that she heard him chuckled

"Don't break my heart," he said in a dangerous tone and he walked out