Chapter 28: chapter 28

  How can I let him inside my life after he did everything to me? The moment when Jason explained their evil plan, I broke into Zillion pieces. I couldn't face him after that revelation. I couldn't stop myself from rewinding the memories of him acting to me. God! He is a chameleon, no wonder why he is an actor. He followed my daily schedule so that he can meet me 'accidentally'.After having this big heart attack, I locked myself in my apartment for a week. I cried, cursed, slapped me for trusting him senselessly. Sometimes, I sat simply staring at the wall. I was so close to becoming a psychopath. That's when Jamie came back. He requested me to concentrate on the work, he gave me support and strength to be back on my feet.I focused all my thoughts on work, it helped me a lot. It didn't give me any distraction besides, there was no time for that. But, I was careful not to bump into him. So, I mostly did my office work. Jamie took care of the interviews. As a result, our magazine got bigger.Like this, a year passed, but he never stopped contacting me. I changed my apartment for two reasons - one, to get away from his memories. Second, hoping he would stop contacting me. But I failed, none of them happened. At first, Jamie was angry at him. But I think now he feels pity for him.He is indeed trying hard to get my attention. He started to appear with girls. So far he came out with 15 girls. But, I know none of them wouldn't even lasted for a day. Other media's started to wonder what changed the low-key life Christopher into a public property Christopher.In addition to that, he stopped showing that he is drunk. During any public appearances or interview, he'll consume alcohol to relax his nerves and he'll show no hint of that. But nowadays, he didn't care to hide that. His Publicist is having a hard time now, cause he now became ruthless.Once he came to meet me in my apartment. He knocked it several times, I saw him through my peephole and didn't respond. He waited all day until Chuck and Jamie convinced him to leave. He knows that I won't meet him, so he started to send messages no matter how many times I changed my number. Then Chuck and Gifts followed.Sometimes my heart echoes to give him another chance. But immediately my mind will flash our last meet. He broke my trust into pieces, how can I ever fully believe him? Is this the only thing he hid from me? Are there many stories buried like this?But as I told Jamie, even after this I couldn't hate him. Because somewhat he is also affected by Collins. There is no difference between him and me. I was physically abused and he was emotionally.At the same time, I couldn't forgive him, cause he is the only person I...I...let him inside and ugh...never mind. It's better not to take his topic. To be frank, I don't know where I'm standing about him. But one thing for sure, I don't wanna see him again. That's because I don't know how I will react to seeing him.My life is only shit, but others led a normal life. As I said, Universe bought Mac Stark into Jamie's life. He applied here, without knowing Jamie is the head. Now Mac understood this is not a phase, so they started to date two weeks ago.Aaron and Henna became a thing. I'm happy for them. Other my friends also know what happened between me and Chris and I'm the daughter of Collins. I skipped my childhood part. At first, they were shocked and it took a month for them to get normal. Jake, Nyra supported me. Whereas Alex, Henna, Aaron asked me to give  another chance as like Jamie. But, I bit them. Apart from Jamie, no one dares to speak about Chris with me.To bring me back to sense, my phone rang. It's Carol, a real estate broker. I picked it up hurriedly, "Yes, Carol?""Umm...sorry, Ana. I don't have the information who bought your grandpa's house".My eagerness turned into dust. I've been searching for that house all these months. Since it's been years and the person whom we sold transferred it to others and so on...I was searching for that buyer. Carol is the one who helped us to sell that.I sighed, "It's okay, Carol. Keep trying, don't give up. I want that house back"."Don't worry, Ana. I saw how much you were sad when you sold that. I promise that I'll keep trying"."Thanks, Carol"."I'll keep you posted, bye"."Bye," I hung up.  I kept my phone aside on the table and rubbed my eyes. Fuck! Who the hell owns it now? If I find him, I'm even ready to offer a million-dollar for that.My cabin was knocked, "Come in" I replied.Aaron came inside and handed me a file. It had photographs of two female celebrities in their bikinis on the beach. They both interlocked their hands and kissed each other with love. I looked at him, "Rookie mistake?""Yup" he nodded, "His name is Timothy"."Send him in".He nodded and went out. After few seconds, a mid-thirties caucasian short male, with blond hair came inside with excited eyes."Tim...Umm...can I call you Tim?""Yes, Thomas. You can" he said happily."Okay," I smiled, "Why don't you take a seat?""Sure" he sat down."Umm...Tim, Aaron just showed me some pics. You took those?""Yes, Thomas. I am the one" he nodded eagerly."I appreciate your work, Tim. But, don't you remember what I told you on the first day?""Thomas, this is big news. We are the one to have this exclusively. They two are lesbian. If we publish it, we'll be famous"."Tim, but it's a form of violating their private life"."But they came out in public, they are on the beach"."Really?" I showed the pics, "Looks like no one is around them on the beach. They are alone, which means they want to be isolated. You followed or stalked them to take these pics, haven't you?"He lowered his head. I smiled, "Look, Tim, I can understand that you are trying to get a good name. But this type of thing won't work here"."Oh yeah! Then what do you want me to photograph it?" His voice became dull and angry."Hmm...how about the people's views on celebrities, Directors who want to share their filmmaking experience, people who strived hard to enter into the film industry and failed. Like this many more...why don't you try something good?"He let out a breath, "I'm sorry, Thomas. But I need to say it, if you exclude this type of breaking news, you can never achieve anything here"."No, instead of prying into others life, If we respect them they'll let you inside".He chuckled sarcastically, "Imagine it in your head" he murmured."Okay" I licked the tip of my lip, "Let me tell you an example, these celebrities who you photographed are ready to give their interview within two hours, especially about their sexuality and their love life".He looked at me shocked."Yes, exclusively to me" I smiled, "I've cleared your doubt".He couldn't mouth another word."Now, are you gonna head back to the work or want to argue with me? Cause, I'm free for two hours. After that I'm going to the place where you pictured them".He stood up and stared at me for a second, "I'll...I'll go back to my work" he said without any interest."Good, I hope you can do better".He left the room, without replying.Aaron came inside, "Whether he gonna be a threat?""No, I don't think so. He was just hyped to get a good name"."If you say so" he left.Meanwhile outside,      Tim came out of the cabin and looked around to ensure that no one is watching him. He dialled Collins. He answered after three rings, "Yes?""Sir, I think she is really good at this. Day by day she is improving" he spoke in a low voice, walking towards his cabin, "What you want me to do?""No one knows about you, right?""Yes, Sir"."Good, maintain that and keep me updated. Let's wait for a loophole"."Sure, sir" he hung up.