The Actress' Husband

Episode 47: Discovery

Episode 47: Discovery

"You bought me this? Aw, you're a lifesaver!"

Talia rolled her eyes at her client as she slid a hot pack into the palms of her hands.

Squeezing the daylights out of the bag, it was a miracle that Emily hadn't caused it to burst open. Her manager shook her head, looking at the red tip of her nose as the girl trembled in relief from the heat she was gifted with.

"I told you that the temperature was going to drop drastically today yet you still chose to go shopping." The chocolate-skinned woman scolded loudly as a gust of wind blew past them while they walked across the street to the store.

"If I don't get the fitting for my dress that I'm gonna wear to the premiere New Year's done then I won't have anything to wear. You know how serious this designer is about punctuality, especially when it comes to custom made pieces. I want my gown to have all the elements of her hard work and time seen on that day, so yes, rain or sunshine I'm going."

Holding the door for both women, the new bodyguard hired by Starz Entertainment looked around for anyone particularly suspicious as the two ladies entered the store. When he saw nothing out of the ordinary about their environment, he folded his arms before him and just stared forward blankly.

"Can you tell me exactly why Jake is suddenly taking my safety into account?" The actress whispered into Talia's ear as they walked side by side, however it seemed the man in question had heard as well because his eyes suddenly met hers. She cut their gaze, feeling intimidated by the coldness in them. So unlike the friendly aura she was used to from David. Though his duty wasn't necessarily protecting Nicholas, he still looked capable enough to do so like the guard here - being a secretary with as much brain as brawn.

"You've got your man to thank for that."

Emily's neck snapped in her direction, wondering if she had heard her right. "What did you just say?"

Talia sighed.

"Somehow, I don't know by which means, your husband convinced the director of the series to get Starz Entertainment to up your personal security, seeing as you have no protection apart from me. Mr. Tsang, already being so whipped for your acting during this show, agreed and ordered that Jake get you someone to keep you safe until the end of promotions."

"That's not until the end of January! Is he crazy? How could he do something like that behind my back?"

"No need to get all riled up over this. The guy's just looking out for you. He doesn't want anybody getting any ideas. Bad ones."

Emily had a feeling just whom that person could be.

She shook her head, opening her mouth to further argue but the store's owner whom she had met the other day was rushing to greet her.

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance again, Ms. Pinault. Mr. Hall made a couple arrangements with the designer to have a dress that will guarantee you to be the most beautiful woman on the red carpet."

Being the ambassador of a big brand came in handy during such times.

"Has she arrived as yet?"

"Why, of course! Miss Jamie Viard has already arrived with a book of sketches from which you'll be required to share your thoughts on the clothing articles. I'll escort you to the private room now."

"Thank you."

It had taken an entire two hours for the fitting to end, inclusive of discussions about the many different dresses she had been shown. Each being unique and beautiful in their own way, Emily had a hard time narrowing down the list. She ended up choosing something elegant and trendy that looked like it would accentuate her curves very well. The designer had agreed, saying that the exact design she had chosen was in her top three favourite picks. It pleased her to know that their minds aligned with regards to artistic expression.