Chapter 13: On the Streets of Shanghai
Chapter 13: On The Streets Of Shanghai
Lila’s POV
“And let’s welcome Lila Monroe. Lead female star of our movie His Empress”
The entire cast gave a round of applause as I awkwardly bowed to them. I was sitting close to Sienna again. Even though we didn’t talk much as she was busy socializing with every one else.
“You know people say she had some deals with one of the producers and this made her way to the top lead. Tiana should have been the female lead instead”
One of the members of the cast said in a semi hushed tone as everyone heard her. I didn’t want to care initially till I heard the others quietly tapir with her statement.
Who the fck was this Tiana Cruz and how did she meddle with my life to this point that everything I do was in one way or another linked to her?
I didn’t even know this person personally and somehow all my success was linked to her.
“And what’s your proof? That I had something to do with any of the producers?”
I watched every single one of them with a piercing gaze. Allowing this rumor to take root was going to be extreme dangerous to my own career.
“Or rather, how do you know that your Tiana was the owner of the role? We all went for that audition. But for some reason I happen to be the only one who had an uprising scandal about the producer. Where are the proofs or evidence for you to make such claim?”
The entire room was drowned in an uncomfortable silence and I wasn’t in one bit anxious for them at all.
Getting up, I picked up my bag and glanced at them one more time, “ Get your facts straight before tarnishing someone’s reputation. You all know how easy that is in this industry. Excuse me”
I walked away from them without looking back as I matched to my room. I could care less about any of them as I waved to the scriptwriter I had talked to earlier, informing him I would be present tomorrow for the first shoot.
I boarded the elevator and I entered into my room directly. I changed into a more comfortable outfit and walked off to tour the streets of Shanghai.
I wasn’t a fan of street food since I had a very weak immune system. But I suddenly craved for some.
I walked along the streets and enjoyed the normalcy that came with it. I passed the kids playground as they all ran around happily. I watched them with a smile on my face till I reached a park and saw a huge terrace wheel.
A ferrace wheel was normal. But a ferrace wheel that was designed to look like a spaceship. My inner child was healed.
“One seat please”
I paid for it and bought some snacks as I boarded it. Closing the door since I was giving a one seater room or whatever ferrace wheel seats were called. I watched as people slowly boarded the wheel.
A father and his daughter, two couples, a family. A complete one. I wondered what Adrian was doing. I couldn’t believe it but I actually missed him.
Ewwww.
But moreover, I missed him. I missed his scent. His touch. I miss how he made me feel.
Did he miss me? Does he think of me? Does he feel the same way?
Too many thoughts. Swirling in my little mind.
I pulled out my phone to glance at my part in the play for the sequel. I was to play the part where the male lead would introduce me to the court
“I miss you. So much” I whispered to no one in particular.
“I think it would be perfect if you told me that to my face Princess”
The door opened as a face I least expected emerged. Shock was an understatement to what I felt as I kept on glancing at him.
‘I can’t make it. I have an important work and meetings to cover up for the time I spent with you previously. Forgive me Princess.’
His previous words echoed in my head as I just kept looking at his face. Praying to the heavens that I wasn’t dreaming.
“Cat got your tongue, Princess?”
I leapt into his arms as I breathed in his scent. He smelt so mature and comforting that I buried myself in him as he released a chuckle and carried me in his laps, taking my initial seat.
“Come on Princess. Tell Daddy that you miss him to his face.”
Hearing his voice that I had longed to hear was soothing.
“I missed you Daddy. So much”
He brought my face up to face his as our eyes met.
“Daddy missed you too.”
“How much, Daddy?”
“Very much. You are Daddy’s most prized possession after all. Nothing else matters”
“But you said you were busy and wouldn’t have the time to accompany me”
“I wanted to surprise you. And I got the answer I was waiting for. If I had come any bit later, I would have missed my Princess’s confession”
“So you missed me Daddy?”
I was skeptical about it. He could have any girl he wanted. Hell, he could wake up tomorrow and decide to do away with me. What would I do then?”
“You wore your necklace?”
It was more of a surprise than a question. He touched the necklace around my neck as his gaze remained stuck on it.
“Did you think I wouldn’t wear it?”
“Honestly. I thought you wouldn’t. Considering how long you had it.”
“I didn’t wear it all these time cause I was afraid of it falling off. Pink diamonds are rare and you have me a necklace encrusted with tiny pieces of such diamonds. That was why I rarely wore it. I wore it this time because I missed you”
I told him the honest truth as I wrapped my arms round his neck and buried my face in his neck.
“Fck Princess.
You are tempting me so bad”
Taking the first step, I planted my lips on his. Damn the consequences.