OVERSEAS MIRACLES

CHAPTER 49

Inner Turmoils

For the second night of 'Cold Vengeance' meeting, they are going to film the part where Kuu's character, Lester Ford and Ren's character, Ryan Xanders meet. The description of tonight's scene is where Lester Ford, the world's infamous expert investigator found a delinquent, Ryan Xanders, fighting alone with a bunch of gangsters in a deserted alley.

"Action!" The director shouted. Once the characters acted their roles, the crews present in the studio were all dumbstruck and at the same time their faces had gone white as the scene unfolds before them. Without performing any rehearsal, they couldn't say if this is just an act or a cruel reality. They were terrified and impressed at the same time of Cain Heel's martial arts skills. Who could have expected him to horizontally run along the wall for a few seconds then managed to hit five gangsters down unconscious?

Kuu, on the other hand, had his eyes widened at the scene. 'This guy had exceeded beyond my expectation! Man, it's not that I can't do that stunt but to move that very swiftly is really something most professional martial arts can't do. No wonder the director wanted him despite of his frigid attitude. But why do I have the feeling that I feel… connected to him? Have we met before?' Kuu deliberated to himself in bewilderment. Though, it doesn't change his mind of the guy for looking down at everyone like animals. That guy never talks to anyone except to his sister. And it even made him more dazed at why he has the feeling that he knows here. Thinking that the siblings look so intimate together, he wondered what kind of relationship he has with his sister. And the idea that came into his mind made him shiver.

"Cut!" The director ordered as he stood from his seat. "That was a good scene, everybody. Cain, you did a striking performance. Just keep up the good work." He praised the tall cold-faced actor.

"Okay, guys. Enough of playing dead. Get up right away and we can shoot Kuu and Cain's scene next." The director requested as the stuntmen, the gangsters tried to lift themselves with their shaky legs.

"What the… make it snappy, will you!" The director demanded as he swatted one of the butts of the stuntmen, making all of them forcing themselves in spite of their weary state to move.

There were a few faint murmurs floating around the set. Most of it came from the crews who were whispering about how Cain Heel drained out all the energy of the poor stuntmen.

On the other hand, Kyoko or rather, Setsuka Heel remained silent throughout the whole time. She just kept an aplomb face as she sat on the chair with her arms folded on her chest and her back straight. Mentally, she had been deliberating to herself of her conflict with Ren earlier. Plus, Julie's advice kept on nagging in her head at the same time.

"Kyoko-chan, if you really are that concerned of your best friend, I suggest you tell her that it is normal to have conflicts in a relationship. But, she has to bear in mind that conflicts should not be treated as threats in their relationship. Instead, it should be an opportunity for them that create a progress. It can somehow make their bond stronger. Always keep in mind that she has to aim to solve the problem. Not creating another fight. This requires both of them to be more open and purely honest with their feelings. Plus, if the issue is settled, try to leave it in the past. " These are some words that she remembered clearly from her okaa-san.

"You see, conflicts are really distressing in a relationship. Kuu and I had hundreds of it when we were still dating and we even have more in our marriage. Somehow, after every obstacle that came in our way, we still find ourselves still holding on to each other. It was really overwhelming and it just made me feel closer to him every time we have mutually settled our issues. For me, if you seek for an opportunity for growth in a relationship, it will truly help you become more mature and things will go genuinely deeper the more you try to explore the beauty behind love." Julie gave her a warm smile.

After her okaa-san's 'sermon' she felt inspired of how beautiful love can be but her inner turmoil is still scaring her to death. She doesn't know how to approach Ren after the incident, fearing that he doesn't want anything to do with her anymore.

Meanwhile, back to the shooting of 'Cold Vengeance'. After shooting Kuu and Ren's scene, the director called for a break while he is checking on the latest footage.

"Excuse me, Director Storks. This sounds like a bad news but Ms. Janice can't make it today because she is sick. She would like to extend her apologies sir for causing trouble, hoping that you would be able to find someone to take her role for replacement." The assistant director explained.

Director Storks smacked his head in disappointment. "This is not good. We can't reschedule the scene that we had set for today." He exhaled in exasperation. "We need a replacement; A young lady who is going to act as France's girlfriend." He just happened to look at his left direction. In a split of a second, a clever smile crept on is amused countenance.

Ren, on the other hand felt terribly down. He was not able to concentrate on Cain's state after the director called for a cut. After the phone call from Yashiro, he just felt awful for himself. It had gotten worst when he remembered Kyoko and France's make-out scene at 'Innocent Rose's' set. He hated himself for being jealous over Kyoko's closeness to his cousin.

Yashiro told him to keep his mind sane and try to think things rationally. His best friend is right. Kyoko's career is getting higher the more she keeps up what she aims for. It should be expected that there will be more people will be captivated by her. Worst of all, an additional trouble for Ren when it comes to possible lurking admirers that she is not aware who were already trying to get her attention.

Most of all, Yashiro lectured him about that jealousy of his and he must make his leash longer and simply relax. Let Kyoko do what she wants and never demand her of any action that is not to her liking. If he make her feel imprisoned, she will find ways to escape from his possessiveness, which surely she will soon not like the idea of it. And that will be a step of a falling relationship. Aside from that, for Yashiro's last note, he advised Ren to trust her and that he should trust himself as well. They have to communicate with each other and most importantly, apologize to her. Now, Ren has not able to come up on how to approach her without causing any additional problems.

Back to Kyoko… 'You better compose yourself, Kyoko. This is Setsu's job right now. You better return back to her mode.' Inhaling deeply as her eyes closed, Setsu's spirit started to take over her vessel. At that moment,

"Ms. Setsuka, can I have a word with you?" The director approached her. She looked up at him and said "Okay, what could that be?" She asked coolly.

The director explained the situation to her. After she fully understands the director's concern, he asked her. "Would it be okay for you to take her place instead? I have already contacted your boss and said that it is okay with him if you agree with this offer."

Just when Setsuka was able to give her answer, she saw her brother approached them.

"Ah, Cain! I was asking your sister if she is interested to take a part of the movie since the assigned actress is not able to come due to her condition. Do you mind?"

After some seconds, Cain replied. "It's okay with me as long as she likes it. I don't mind if she do."

"So, Setsuka, what can you say? Please, will help us fill this role so that it will not give an inconvenience to all the people involved in this movie? I am positive that you will be able to do it perfectly." The director strongly convinced.

Just as the words 'inconvenience to all the people involved in the movie' hit her ears, the inner Kyoko felt bad if that happens just because of her refusal.

"Okay, if my brother doesn't mind then I will take it." She answered straightforwardly.

"Good! Thank you so much, Setsuka! Here's the script of your role. You are going to act Ella Aurea. The girlfriend of France's role. Well, he will be here in an hour as scheduled. Do you remember him? He was seating beside you during the introduction day." He said. Though in the director's mind, he wanted to play little cupid for the rumored 'teen couple'.

"Oh, that guy." Deep inside, Kyoko panicked at the information. 'France again? Oh no! He might recognize me! This is not good. But I can't take my words back anymore!' Then, her 'antenna' went stiff all of a sudden. 'The.. the… demon lord just came out!' She screamed mentally but all of a sudden again, her antenna went limp lowly. 'Eh? What happened to the demon lord?' She looked at him and found him keeping a blank face.

"For one thing I am sure, he must be angry! Oh no! What should I doooooo?!" Kyoko felt emotionally drained but her Setsuka Heel mode doesn't show it.

"Setsu, you better prepare yourself for that role while they do my retouch. Do your best." He gave her a smile then walked to the dressing room to have him fixed for the next scenes.

Walking to his dressing room, he wanted to smack himself again for his jealousy had started to over cloud his thoughts. If only he knew that the director is offering her that role to her, he should have done something to prevent it. But then again, he remembered Yashiro's lecture again. And that what made him calmed down and forced to convince his self that this is another opportunity for her. But of all people, why should she always have to be linked to that cousin of his?

The girlfriend role that was given to her is somewhat disturbing for him. The young couple in the script always acts like lovesick fools. How is he going to handle himself for seeing his girlfriend and his cousin hogging each other's presence like a bubble gum? He was pretty sure that there is no kissing scene in the script but he doesn't like the idea of the two teasing and cuddling with each other.

Wait, why is he getting so troubled over these things? He should not think of things that would not make him jealous.

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And I get to free myself from school! Yehey! School sem break is here!

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