OVERSEAS MIRACLES
Chapter 40
Repeated Schemes
She couldn't believe her eyes up until now. Her heart beat even got pumping harder on and on until it is too heavy for her to bear. She clutched onto her chest desperately as her cheeks produced red shades of blushes. Shaking her head vigorously, she looked up again and the figure is still there. The person is still there for heaven's sake! She felt shivers running down her spine for she couldn't define these emotions swirling within her. In other words, she almost had a heart attack.
She keenly scrutinized the person from head to toe to confirm if she had recognized him precisely. And she's right. Judging with his height, his handsome face, his gorgeous eyes, his broad shoulders, the way his outfit fit his manly frame so perfectly. For sure that it only belongs to one special person.
"Kyo…ko…" He whispered in astonishment. All he is staring right now is her one-of-a-kind beautiful golden eyes. Who else who could have those? Without thinking, he took some steps closer to her until she is about a foot away from him. He looked down at her with uncertainty. It just that he felt there is something new from her.
"You c…can't be…" she murmured incoherently when she stood from her seat as her throat became dry. Her world is like swirling with no direction. She felt like fainting but there is no way she will allow that to happen to herself. She has to confirm this first!
"Yes, it's me." He replied gently with a smile. With that, he engulfed her into his tight embrace. Words can't express how much he misses her. It's been so long and he is too happy to have her back in his arms. He doesn't know what to say; all that matters now that she's here with him. This is too good to be true. She's here! She's here! His heart seemed like to scream those words all over again.
After so much deliberation within herself, she is right. With that confirmation, a tear ran down on her blushing cheeks. Joy, nostalgia, embarrassment, fear… She wondered what certain emotion it is called. Unconsciously, she wrapped her arms around his chest in return. Never in her life so far that she had felt so alive. Realization hits her, she will never ever let go of this man no matter what. That's kind of selfish on her part but this is what she strongly feels for this person. She loves him too much that it hurts if he will just turn his back on her.
"Ren…" she whispered longingly as she came to face him.
Ren gazed at her lovingly as he lowered his head closer to hers while holding her soft, warm cheeks until their lips were about millimeters apart. They could hear each other's heart's lub-dub beating uproars.
"Ehe… ehem? Am I disturbing you or something?" an intruder coughed and smirked slyly at the couple which brought the two back from their own tiny world.
"President." They said in unison.
"My my… You two are too cuuute!" He giggled as he showed a picture of them embracing in his phone to them. At the look at it, they both blush like teenagers caught in an act. To Ren's relief, Yashiro is not around to see this.
"Anyway, you two take a seat first. Oh, I'm glad you landed safe and sound from your flight this morning, Ren. Your luggage?" The president added.
"I already have it sent to the hotel, President." Ren replied.
"Anyway, we have to discuss about this new job." The president changed the topic.
"Where's the agent?" the couple asked in unison and they faced each other in confusion, remembering that the president had mentioned to them that there should only be three persons in the room.
"You're the agent?" Then again, they both asked while pointing at each other and this made them embarrassed and more confused as well. Ren, as quick minded as he is, glared icily at the president's direction. 'His match making antics again.' He grimaced inwardly.
"Well, I was just playing with you two, you know." The president spoke nonchalantly earning dark daggers from his favorite couple.
"President… It's not good to play with people that way, you know. And here I thought I was about to die from heart attack."Kyoko cursed darkly. Mio-sama is starting to unleash!
"Eh… eh… Keep it down, Kyoko-chan. Peace!" the president curled frighteningly at her as he raised his hand and made the peace sign.
"Kyoko, we can't do anything about him." Ren patted her shoulder to calm her down.
"Oh, by the way. I almost forgot to inform you, Ren. Director Storx is coming today as well. He just told me this morning that his appointments were cancelled and that to make use of his vacant time, he will come and sees you in person. So, instead of meeting him next week, he will utilize this time and give you more time to study your role" The president said.
"That sounds like a good idea, sir." Ren replied brightly.
"I see. If this meeting is for Ren's movie, what am I suppose to do here?" Kyoko asked in confusion. She had thought that it will be ridiculous if the president only made her come here just simply see Ren. As what she can recall, the president told her that he has a job to give her. What could that be?
"Okay, while waiting for him to come, let me give you the details about Ren's new movie, Kyoko-kun. It is entitled 'Cold Vengeance'. " the president began. Then he told her about how Ren was chosen to be the lead because he has a fantastic potential in action movies which perfectly suited the director's preferences. The lead character requires very high skills in martial arts since there are going to have a lot of major action-crime scenes that is rated PG-13. There will be massive killing and fights to shoot. With Ren's impressive talent and looks, the director was really sure that he can attract a lot of attention from people of different countries around the globe. Plus, it is Director Melvin Storx; a world famous director and producer, is going to be directing the said movie.
"Wow… That's one tremendous opportunity, Ren I'm so happy you could get this far!" she praised her beloved happily.
"Thank you, Kyoko." He smiled welcomingly at her.
"Hello and good noon!" a male voice entered the room.
"Director Storx. It's good to see you again." President Lory handshake with the new visitor.
"Well, we've been seeing online lately, right? Anyway, where is that great Ren Tsuruga of yours? Ah, he's here!" He said delightfully.
Ren stood from his seat. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Director Storks. I'm Ren Tsuruga. Please, call me Ren." He spoke politely in fluent English. 'He seems in his mid-forties' he thought.
"It's a pleasure to see you as well, Ren. I have been looking forward to see you." He replied in return as they shake hands.
'Eh, what am I here?' Kyoko asked herself in panic.
"Oh, she's a great starlet of my agency. She is the one I have been talking about." The president winked at him. Ren saw that wink of his boss and it made him wonder why he did that. Were they secretly up to something?
"Ah.. Eh,.. Good noon, sir. My name is Kyoko Mogami." She bowed sincerely to the director.
"Huh? You're France Bracken's rumored girlfriend about two weeks ago?" The director asked in astonishment as he eyed the pretty lady in front of him. Then this twitched Ren's mood. He started to produce a menacing aura that only Kyoko can sense.
"Uhm… That's not true, director. He is just a classmate of mine at GGA." She answered politely as possible, making sure that she won't scream her answer. 'What's he angry at? What did I just do?' Her inner turmoil is getting into her, wondering what made Ren moody all of a sudden.
"Well, you look prettier in person. No wonder that boy seems attracted to you. Anyway, it's nice to see you too, Ms. Kyoko." He held out his hand for a handshake with her.
"So I guess we better start with the discussion before our lunch is served." The president suggested as he gestured his guests to sit on the living room area.
"Your president lent me a copy of Ren's documentation of his performances in each of his action movies and series. Actually, I was impressed at the crime investigation part but most of it is actions that we commonly see in movies. Honestly, I told Lory that I think I should find another actor but Lory halted me right away. In the end, he showed me another clip that was not included in documentation. He seemed defeated when he finally emailed in to me." The director narrated.
Ren tensed at the words of the director when he mentioned about rejection. However, he had convinced himself that he should not be here in the first place if the director has not chosen him. So he must be a little more confident and show him all what he got.
"After I saw that clip, I was not aware that I have been gripping on my couch for a long time. I dunno what hit me but I was really strange for me in that kind of situation. I felt my heart pounding louder in fear afterwards and amazement. After I have calmed down for a few minutes, I have deliberated and decided to choose you as the lead of my movie." He ended with a smile like he had found success.
"If you don't mind telling me, director. What was that movie that you watched?" Ren asked. Deep inside, he has his suspicions.
"Tragic Marker. It will be released next year, right? Lory asked for a little glimpse of the movie you're your director of this movie. Yes. I was extremely impressed of your performance even though you didn't have any lines to speak. Your actions alone are enough to convey what you want the watchers understand. The last one I meet someone with that great range of abilities was Kuu Hizuri. I'm so glad that I found you." He complimented.
The president of LME noticed that Ren had turned his gaze at him, asking to clear things to him.
"In other words, Ren. We want you to cover as Cain Heel. In other words, the Heel Siblings are needed to be reborn." The president answered straightforwardly.
"EEHHHH?" Kyoko screeched automatically in astonishment causing the men to jump on their seats.
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Oh my! I received a lot of reviews from the previous chapters! And most of you almost have the same expectations! Thanks for posting, guys!
And here you have it! Our couple had finally reunited! But this is still the beginning! I have a lot of plans for these two. *evil grin*
Hmmm… As you just noticed, I have not focused much on their interactions as a couple. Well, I just thought that some of you are expecting giddy moments in this chappie. Sorry guys! The Heel Siblings just barged into my mind lately and I ended up writing it here.
No worries! I will make up for it in the future chapters. The story is still too far to end.
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