Hawaiian Healing
Chapter 13
I took the magazine in my hand and my eyes widened.
This is not good
Hell officially arrived.
There on the cover of the famous PEOPLE magazine was me with the headlines of: LOVE ON PARADISE?
I recognized that the picture was clearly taken yesterday at the carnival. It shows a picture of me standing near the game booth smiling happily at Vanessa. Fortunately, the picture has a bad quality. Although you can clearly recognize that it was my face on the cover, Vanessa's face was a little blurry. This makes it hard for people to recognize her. Judging by the picture, it was obvious that a fan or someone from the carnival that recognizes me had taken the picture.
I scan the front page and it said:
LOVE ON PARADISE?
Could the broken heartthrob found love yet again?
Who is the special lucky girl?
Read more on page 20
I sighed and look at him with sorry eyes. He nodded his head towards the magazine, beckoning me to read more.
I took a deep breath and turn to page 20 to read yet news about my life.
The 22 year-old "The One" stars Zac Efron. AKA The number one Heartthrob of Hollywood was last seen at LAX with his mother and his little cousin. He was seen boarding a flight but we do not know where he is going, until now. Yesterday, he was spotted attending a carnival in Hawaii Lanai. Apparently, he is taking a small vacation before he goes back to work. Not only was he spotted in a carnival, but he was also there with a girl. A fan that also went in the same carnival had spotted and recognizes Zac Efron and has taken a picture and submitted it to us. Unfortunately, the picture is not clear and does not show the mystery woman very well. But it's clear from the picture the Zac seems to be enjoying himself. We don't know if it's just a friendly flirt or a serious relationship. But we are happy to see Zac smiling again. But what does Zac's ex Kim think about this?
I'm officially in trouble.
I look at Dylan and tried to read his facial expression. But I got nothing.
Finally he spoke up "I'm not surprise you made a move on her, she's pretty good looking. The most prettiest and nice girl you ever dated."
I rolled my eyes 'First of all, I didn't make a move on her. Second, we only went as friends"
"Really?" he looks at me in the eye, trying to search for the truth.
I groaned. "Ok fine, I kiss her. But we did go to the carnival as friends."
He clicks his tongue while shaking his head. "I'm guessing she didn't like being kiss"
"How do you know that?"
"Well, I am pretty observant and I noticed that she was avoiding your eyes."
I look down. "Yes, I know. Everything was going so well. But I ruined it again. I didn't mean to but it's just something about her. She's different from the other girls"
Dylan looks at me thoughtfully. "So you like her" he stated.
I look down before saying "Maybe. But like is said, I blew it." I look at him curiously "Wait, why exactly you are here?"
"Brother, I am here to help you."
I look at him confuse. "Help me with what?"
"Well, mom and dad saw the magazines. Dad is furious. He thinks that you are continuing you habits again. He kept saying that the girl is trouble from the first moment he saw her during her job interview" he said. "But mom was upset at first, but she was surprisingly ok, smiling even."
I groaned. "I'm screwed. What does my manager think?"
He raised his eyebrow. 'Yes, you are. As for your team and your movie contract, they are pretty pissed off. They want to start to film soon and if you don't get your act together, they will gladly hire another actor for the role" he said. He look moved his head to see from behind me and said "Good thing you didn't do anything stupid like the time where you punch a paparazzi. Good thing there is someone here to ….ground you" he said smirking at me.
I look behind me and noticed that Vanessa slipped back in the room and reached inside the oven to pull out a batch of muffins.
The smell of blueberry muffins filled the room with the sun shining, the waves crashing together and the smell of sea made the perfect combination.
She set the muffins in front of us and noticed that Dylan was eyeing her.
"Thanks" I mumbled and she sent me a small smile in response.
As soon as Vanessa left the room, Dylan got up and took a muffin. "Where are you going?" I asked.
"I told you I would help you, remember?"
I look at him confuse. "How?"
"Well we are in Hawaii, let's go surfing" he announced.
I look at him closely. "Why exactly are you here?" I said slowly.
"I already told you why. You're lucky it was me who came here instead of dad. You would of gotten your ass kicked for being in the spotlight again." He explained
I look at him one more time before retreating to my room to get my surf board.
Although I have been in Hawaii for a couple of days, this was the first time I actually went in the beach. I don't know why I haven't before. The sand between my toes feels like heaven.
We ran together in the inviting ocean and raced to get the big wave.
After five rounds of surfing, we went back to the sand to catch our breath.
I laughed "Beat you again, little bro"
He laughed back in response. "Nah, I was playing easy for you"
As young boys, Dylan and I have been the closest siblings. But as my fame grow and meeting Kim, we sort of had separated.
After spending the whole day surfing, our stomachs complaining have won us over to go back to the villa. When we were about to enter the villa, I grab Dylan by the shoulder and turn him tto face me.
He looked at me confuse. "Stop flirting with her, alright?" I said seriously.
A smirk forms his lip. "I have a girlfriend, remember?"
"Well, that didn't stop you this morning. " I snapped.
He puts his hands up as if surrendering. "Whoa bro, chill. It was just a little conversation. Don't get you panties in a wad." He said teasingly.
"Just lay off her. She's mine." I said seriously.
Hope you enjoyed reading it ….i know it was late…..but I'm working on it
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Xox Trish