Chapter 83 The Misunderstanding

Chapter 83 The Misunderstanding
RYLIE
I hadn't been expecting Blake to come in at the moment that he did. Then again, I hadn't been expecting Asher but yet, here we were. Why exactly did the universe keep shoving me between both these guys anyway?
Anyway, back to how the very awkward situation I was in came about, I had been in my dressing room, reading my script and preparing for my next scene when I heard a knock at the door. I assumed it was Blake and bounded excitedly to the door only to find out that it was Asher.
"Oh! It's you?" I tried not to let my disappointment show as I ushered him in.
"Yes, it's just me. Try not to sound too disappointed," Asher remarked as he walked in.
"Sorry, Asher. I didn't mean for it to sound like that. Of course I'm happy to see you here. But how exactly did you know I was here again?" I sat on the sofa beside him.
"You mean, despite you not telling me that you were cast in a freaking movie?" he exclaimed.
"It happened just recently. I guess it escaped my mind or something. You don't have to sound that offended. You're making me guilty. So how exactly did you find out?"
"Olivia told me."
"Oh, she did?" I was a bit surprised since the last time we spoke about Asher, she was pretty much convinced that he was lying. It surprised me that she was the one to inform him about what I had been up to. "But how exactly did you get in?"
"It was actually kinda easy. The lady at the desk thought I looked like an extra so I was allowed right in."
"Well that was weirdly convenient."
"I know right. I must be even hotter than I thought," he ran his hand a little proudly. I rolled my eyes at him and playfully punched him. "Wow! Are you playing a MMA fighter in the movie? That actually hurt," he complained, rubbing his arm.
"Yeah right. How could a little punch from a lightweight like me affect Mr. Quarterback?" I rolled my eyes again.
"You have no idea," Asher groaned and flexed his arm.
"Well, I'm happy you're here. I have a scene up next. Wanna help me practice?"
"Sure. Why not?" He accepted the script I handed him and we stood up to act out the scene.
"You don't have to do much, okay? Just read the lines that aren't marked and I'll read the marked ones. Got it?"
"Aye aye, Captain." He raised his hand in salute.
I gave him a pointed look that made him squirm and mumble "I'm sorry" and we started the scene. In this scene, I was having an argument with Kristen's character, Valerie and explicitly telling her to leave Blake —or Chase as his character was called— alone. The climax of the scene was me pushing Valerie to the floor.
After the scene was done, I concluded by pushing Asher who fell on the chair behind him.
"Great. That was just amazing," Asher applauded while still lying on the chair.
"Thanks. Come on. I'll help you up." I reached out and let him take my hand. I'd just pulled him up when I suddenly lost my balance and fell forward. Luckily, Asher caught me just in time by wrapping his arm around my waist.
"Oh, thanks Asher," I exhaled and looked up at him to find Asher staring at me in a peculiar manner. Slowly, he brushed tendrils of hair away from my face and cupped my cheek. My eyes widened as I realised what he was about to do. Before I got a chance to object though, the door opened up and my head swiveled to the side to find Blake standing there, looking stunned. He stared at us silently for two seconds before leaving hastily.
Almost immediately, I pulled out of Asher's grip and made to run to the door but he held me back.
"Rylie, please! Don't do this," he implored, his gaze pleading.
Without missing a beat, I pulled away from him and ran out the door to search for Blake. He hadn't gone far so I was able to easily catch up with him.
"Blake! Blake! Wait up!" I blocked his path. "Whatever you saw back there, it isn't what you think. Honest! You've gotta believe me!"
"It's okay, Rylie. You don't have to explain anything. I completely understand. Asher was your first love so it's only fair you guys end up together," he remarked casually but I could tell that he was pretending.
"But that's the thing, Blake. We're not back together and we never will be because I don't love Asher."
"Who do you love then?"
I paused on hearing his question. I so badly wanted to say "You! It's always been you! You're the one I want to kiss! You're the one who makes my heart race! It's always been you!" but instead, I took a step back and mumbled "That's not important."
"Oh! Okay then. Well good luck on your scene then." And he walked away. As I watched him leave, my body drooped and I hugged myself while fighting back tears. I felt like I'd just made a big mistake.
Had I lost Blake for good this time?