âBeg me,â Bobby taunted, his grip tightening. The imbalance of power was palpable; Fannie had no leverage, no escape.
âIn your dreams! Let go or Iâll scream!â she threatened.
âGo ahead,â Bobby smirked, his expression unwavering.
Her face flushed with indignation. Fannie decided to take action. âHelp!â she screamed, directing her voice toward the brightly lit area where the film crew was gathered.
Bobby, unfazed, called out in return, âJett!â
âHelp!â Fannie cried again.
âJett!â Bobbyâs voice rang out louder, drowning hers in the night air.
Fannie realized that Jett might witness the scene, and immediately stopped shouting. The last thing she wanted was for him to see her in this compromising position.
When brute force failed her, she switched tactics. âBobby, listenâIâm not interested in you anymore. I have a boyfriend now. You canât force me like this.â
Bobby dipped his head, his piercing gaze falling on her with intensity.
âWhy not? Whatâs stopping me?â A wave of heat washed over Fannie, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable. Her pulse quickened in a way that felt all too familiar.
âJett is my boyfriend. It would hurt himâand I canât do that.â
âJust break up with him, darling.â Bobbyâs voice was raspy, charged with fervent intensity. He had the aura of a bad boy, the kind that good girls secretly pine for.
Though Fannie knew better, part of her was irresistibly drawn to him. She shifted uncomfortably, her eyes avoiding his.
âYou donât understand. Itâs impossible.â
Bobbyâs cocky smile faltered slightly as his eyes locked onto hers.
âThe word âimpossibleâ doesnât exist. You donât really like him. I can see that. Youâre just too timid to end it, so let me handle it.â
A fog seemed to descend over Fannieâs mind, her thoughts scattering like leaves in the wind.
âFannie?â
It was Selmaâs voice calling her name. Fannie seized the moment when Bobbyâs attention wavered, swiftly slipping out from under his arm.
âFannie, where have you been?â
âNowhere special. Is the shoot wrapped up for today?â
âYes, itâs all done. Letâs get back to the hotel.â
âSounds good.â
Back at the hotel, having freshened up, Selma knocked on Fannieâs door.
âFannie, could you help me review tomorrowâs script?â
âAbsolutely,â Fannie replied without hesitation. As the clock struck eleven, the echo of footsteps filled the hallway.
Selma, stifling a yawn, smiled gratefully.
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