Behind The Camera

7

The sun rose up in the sky, saying hello at every creature its rays touched. The birds happily singing on the tree branches as it sways lightly side-to-side.

This day seems so happy, the weather was nice and people were walking outside with their love ones with big smiles written on their faces; however, Kimberly was having the complete opposite day and feeling.

"UGH!" Kimberly exclaimed from her room deciding whether to stand up or to stay in bed like a potato, "everything is going out of my way, I am sick of it."

Continuous knocking on her wooden door was heard as she contemplated whether to stand up or not.

"I'm not going to work, I cant stand seeing Darth anymore," Kimberly muttered.

"Kimberly? Youre about to be late for shooting, the staff are calling, they need you."

"need" the word repeated continuously in Kimberly's head and it made her rethink about going to work.

Wow, they need me huh?

Kimberly stood up with a small smile and dressed up casually not thinking about dressing up too much.

She headed outside with her bare face exposed as the sun beamed its rays.

...

Kimberly's POV

"We need to be there in 10 minutes," my manager complained.

The audacity this girl has to complain to me is very suprising and rude.

I opened my car door and shut it as soon as I got in. Shelly went inside too and she drove the car after begging our driver to let her drive, she couldnt stop worrying so she had no option but to beg.

"Kimberly can you stop being stubborn? You cant live just thinking about yourself," Shelly scolded.

I took a deep sigh and answered, "you dont understand me, Shelly."

Shelly placed her palm on her forehead rubbing it back and forth with a sigh, "what do you mean "dont understand?" I know its hard being an actress and all but its not like you went through it for the pas—" Shelly said but I interjected before she finished.

"Not that," I weakly said as I plugged in my earphones and continued to apple music.

Shelly continued nagging at me but I barely heard any of what she said.

Everythings so hard. No one understands.

The lyrics said as I just enjoyed listening to it, jamming. How come a song understand me more. Its very dissapointing realizing people cant understand me the same way this song does.

I shrugged off the thoughts inside my head as we arrived at the location.

I inhaled and exhaled fresh air as soon as I got our of our car. Fighting, Kimberly!

Everything was well until I saw Darth leaning on one pole with a smile flashing on his face as he typed on his phone. Its the same smile I saw when he was with that girl last night. I dont know why I feel so weak remembering the events. Its not like I like him either ways.

I continued walking away greeting and apologizing to the staffs.

I felt a light touch on my shoulder while I was looking for my lipstick. I looked back and saw a blank faced Darth looking at me.

"What do you want?" I asked and he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to a private lot.

"Kimberly," Darth asked as he let go of my wrist still with a blank face. Its pretty upsetting he doesnt smile like he does with that girl when he is with me.

I shrugged off my thoughts and focused on what Darth was going to say.

"What? I thought were not going to talk, huh?" I coldly replied.

"Then why were you there last night?" Darth asked.

"Where?" I said dumbfounded by his sudden question.

Darth sighed with a smirk and he continued, "last night, at my apartment."

I froze as the memories flushed inside my head, "last night." I took a sigh out and turned my back on him, attempting to walk out.

"KIMBERLY!" Darth shouted as he grabbed onto my wrist making me face him before I even took a step, "answer me."

"How and why do you want to know?" I asked as a stray tear went out of my eye.
"Why are you crying?" Darth asked at the same time.

I placed my fingers on my cheeks as I felt a warm tear. I am crying. I realized I was zoning out so I shook my head and made eye contact.

"You first," I said.

"My manager told me you were seen in the cctv yesterday, he asked me if I got to see you because you dropped by. I was confused so I am here to ask why you were there, what do you want to tell me? I am not mad nor will I make a big fuzz about what you are planning to say. Just answer me honestly. If you want to fix our misunderstanding, im open."

I took out a chuckle and said, "why would I want to apologize?"

"What do you mean"

"Yes, I went there. I went there to fix our misunderstanding and I admit it was my fault. Right now, I dont understand why I would want that to happen. Its like you gave a big impact in my life or maybe because I just simply want that best actress award. I just dont get myself."

"So youre saying sorry... Just indirectly..?"

"No! I didnt say so—"

"sh. sh. shh." Darth said as he placed a finger on my lip. Who does he think he is for me to say sorry. Its irritating that he doesnt have a single reaction on whats happening right now. Doesnt he realize hes talking to his greatest enemy? His face shows a cold reaction yet he sounds playful or happy.

I grabbed his finger gently off my face confused on whats happening. Why does he want an apology? Whats gotten into him? Its not like his brother would talk to him for him to have a good mood like today.

"Why are you so mysterious...? Whats gotten into you?" I asked with full confusion.

Darth retrieved his finger and he brushed his hair off of his face, showing his facial features better.

"Nothing. I accept your apology. Please change. I cant believe im also doing this but please act better around me. Lets be friends, okay?" he said with a playful smirk as he pat my head and walked away after.

published: 11/20/20