21
On the same day that was filled with headaches and chaos, the villainess of the drama didn't let the film crew waste any time on her personal issues. She was able to separate her personal life from her work so well that the crew finished shooting the scenes she was in without any delays.
But when she returned to her condo, which was now nearing the dawn of a new day, Naphak couldn't help but think about what her former manager had said. She told herself that the woman's words couldn't be trusted. There was no way Dr. Premsinee would go back to marry that man, and there was no way the doctor would ever love a man like that.
Even if she did love him, Naphak would never allow the wedding to happen.
Dr. Premsinee only belonged to Naphak Tharanisorn.
Even though the bedroom was dark, it wasn't a problem for her to know where everything was placed. Naphak sat down gently on the bed to avoid waking the person who was sound asleep because she knew how easily Dr. Premsinee could wake up.
She thought she was being completely silent.
But the small lamp was turned on immediately as she sat down on the bed.
"Is something wrong?"
Naphak didn't answer the question but chose to sigh softly when she met the eyes that were already looking at her. She didn't know how to start or what to say to ease the tension. She wanted to ask directly but was afraid of the answer that might make her lose control and think about locking this woman away where no one could find her.
But if she did that, Dr. Premsinee would surely be so angry and hateful that she wouldn't want to see her face again, especially since their relationship was improving.
"No, nothing."
"Then go to bed, it's late."
"You should sleep, P' Prem. I can't sleep."
"If there's something, just say it," Dr. Premsinee said, sitting up against the headboard, staring at the woman sitting at the edge of the bed with a calm gaze. She didn't like the feeling of something being left unsaid or wanting to ask but not asking.
"There's nothing."
"If you want to ask something, just say it." She didn't want to get
more irritated. She'd already dealt with enough annoying things today, but it seemed this woman wasn't cooperating at all, still saying there was nothing, even though her eyes were full of things she wanted to say.
"Are you going to marry that man, P' Prem...?"
"What are you talking about?"
Before the actress could finish her sentence, the beautiful doctor interrupted with irritation. What she heard was the most ridiculous thing, and she'd already dealt with the headache caused by that man today. Now, she had to face questions about him again.
"Even if you love that man, I won't let it. I won't let you marry him!"
"Let go!"
The grip on her arm made Dr. Premsinee almost want to push the woman in front of her away, but she couldn't do that when she saw the possessive look in her eyes, making her sigh.
"You belong to me."
"I don't belong to anyone."
"But I belong to you. Do I have to remind you, P' Prem, that you're mine?" Maybe it was the fear of losing her that made Naphak forget herself and do something Dr. Premsinee didn't like. The doctor didn't like her sharp tongue and the way she used certain things to threaten her.
"I'm not yours. Let go!"
"You're mine!" The more she was rejected, the more irritated Naphak became. Did Dr. Premsinee know that her feelings were about to explode? Hearing that man was still planning a wedding made her anxious, forcing her to make the doctor understand that she belonged to her and no one else.
"I'm not anyone's!"
"You're mine!"
The kiss that pressed down wasn't gentle at all, making Dr. Premsinee struggle to break free. As soon as she had the chance, she didn't hesitate to bite the woman's lip hard.
"Ouch!"
"Get out of my room! Now!"
"P' Prem..."
"If I'm yours because of this, then I must be someone else's too, right?" Dr. Premsinee stepped off the bed, turning her back on the woman still sitting there. She'd dealt with enough chaos today and now had to face this headache in the middle of the night.
"P' Prem..."
"Don't think that just because we slept together, you can do whatever you want."
"Have you forgotten that I have something in my hand...?" The threat she'd intentionally forgotten was brought up again as soon as Naphak felt scared about the future.
But not for Dr. Premsinee, who, upon hearing this, turned back to stare at the speaker with an emotionless gaze, unaffected by what she heard. The good feelings that made her heart flutter weren't as she thought. This woman did everything just to win over her.
This woman's heart didn't waver like hers, which was starting to waver more each day.
"If you think those photos can do anything to me, go on."
"P' Prem..."
"Do whatever you want with them... After this, we don't know each other!"
"P' Prem..."
"Get out of my room now! Get out..."
"I won't."
"If you won't, I will."
Dr. Premsinee wasn't joking. Various feelings made her not want to look at this woman, so she grabbed her robe but had to stop when the actress blocked her and held her hand. But she quickly let go when she twisted her wrist free.
"I'll go..."
The bedroom door closed, but Dr. Premsinee remained standing, not moving back to the bed. The actress's eyes before leaving were full of pleading, almost making her soften, but she wouldn't soften for this person again.
Because what this person showed was just a desire to win.
What we had wasn't from the heart..
On the other hand, the person who left the bedroom stood still, looking at the door with a guilty look. The cold gaze she received made her heartache, forcing her to clutch her left chest, hoping the tight feeling would go away.
Everything about Dr. Premsinee always affected her heart...
This time, she really messed up, letting the words from her former manager get to her and reminding the doctor of her sensitive feelings. All this time, they'd forgotten the threats she made to stay close, but today, she brought it up again. It was deserved that she received a cold gaze and was kicked out of the bedroom.
Tonight would be the first night since they got close that she had to sleep in her own room without the warm scent she loved to snuggle into.
Even if she wanted to apologize, Dr. Premsinee probably wouldn't want to listen now. She needed to think about how to make up their relationship.
Tomorrow she had to shoot the remaining two scenes of the drama, then she'd have enough time to apologize for her harsh words.
Now, her feelings for Dr. Premsinee were clear enough to make her smile.
Even if we fight, it won't be long before we get close again.
The next morning, while many might come to work cheerfully, it wasn't the case for Dr. Premsinee, whose face clearly showed she wasn't well. The nurses in the cardiology department asked with concern because the beautiful doctor usually came to work with a smile and a bright face. But today, she was quiet and didn't say anything.
By almost eleven, Dr. Premsinee had to stop her patient rounds because she couldn't bear her headache anymore. She handed her patients over to other doctors, needing to take a break from the stress and physical exhaustion.
Dr. Premsinee gave a tired smile to Dr. Tankhun, who came to pick her up from the hospital and stayed with her at her condo.
"You can go back to work, Tan."
"I took leave. Are you okay, Prem?" Dr. Tankhun couldn't help but worry about his beautiful friend. When he got a call from Dr. Fahlada saying Dr. Premsinee was showing symptoms they feared, he rushed out of the hospital immediately. Who wouldn't worry about a friend whose body was starting to change?
"I'm fine. I just vomited because I didn't get enough rest."
"If Lada wasn't in a meeting and Bow didn't have an urgent case, all of us would be here with you."
"You talk like I'm seriously ill."
"You've never been sick. Look at you now; you're so pale." He wanted to ask Dr. Premsinee directly but didn't dare, fearing it'd hurt her feelings.
Because lately, they have to be careful not to hurt Dr. Premsinee's feelings as her hormones start to change over time.
"I'll feel better after a short rest."
"I think you shouldn't push yourself. It'll take another two months for you to feel better."
"Why do I have to wait two months?"
"So your body can adjust to the hormones." The more he spoke, the more curious he became. He could hardly wait for the evening when the other two close friends would come to chat.
Or maybe he should just ask Dr. Premsinee directly...
"You're acting weird, Tan. Why do my hormones need to adjust to my body?"
"Because you're pregnant, aren't you?"
"Yeah, pregnant... What did you just say?!" Dr. Premsinee sat up immediately upon hearing Dr. Tankhun's statement. So, her friends really thought she was pregnant all this time?
"That day you slipped up. We understand you didn't mean for it to happen. Stay calm, Prem. Every problem has a solution."
The worried look on her friend's face made Dr. Premsinee turn away to smile secretly. So, her friends thought she'd slept with a guy and got pregnant. How could she not continue to prank them when she rarely got the chance to do so?
"I …"
"Prem, you don't have to say anything. We understand. Just relax."
"You don't understand, Tan. It's..." She wanted to tell Dr. Tankhun how funny it was to see his serious face, which was rare.
"You still have us. We'll find a way out together."
"I know I have you guys."
"Exactly. Now, just rest and don't stress. It'll affect the little one." Dr. Tankhun smiled comfortingly at his pretty friend, who still looked pale and couldn't quite accept what was happening.
It started with a slip-up... then eating things she never ate before, and even craving sour foods. Recently, she felt nauseous. How could they not think that Dr. Premsinee was pregnant?
"Thanks, Tan."
"I think you should take a few days off. I'll tell Lada."
"No, don't..."
"You should rest. Your body can't bear without it." It wasn't just her body that couldn't handle it. From what he saw, Dr. Premsinee seemed to have something weighing on her mind. He knew she wouldn't do anything foolish, but he still wanted her to rest because she'd been through enough.
Rest to relieve stress, hoping things might get better...
The film crew filmed the last scene of the drama today, so everyone was working hard. The drama's villainess, who had a scene today, did an excellent job. Even though she looked tired and sometimes zoned out, when called to the set, she put her worries aside and did her job well.
"Last scene, rolling!"
The villainess smiled sweetly at the heroine as she entered the room where the heroine was dressed in a stunning wedding gown. Her eyes apologized for once trying to steal the heroine's lover, almost breaking their friendship. But she realized that the hero never loved her and loved the heroine more each day. Today, she understood and came to apologize for everything she'd done.
"I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I understand. We're friends." The heroine's sincere smile brought tears to the villainess's eyes before the heroine's arms wrapped around her in a comforting hug.
The last scene continued as scripted, but who knew what the villainess was thinking as she cried?
Just thinking about seeing Dr. Premsinee in a wedding dress again made her heart ache, almost unbearable, and she could hardly breathe.
"Cut! Great job! Wrap up and celebrate!" The director's voice signaled the end, and everyone cheered. The drama they'd been filming for three months ended beautifully.
But the main characters hadn't joined the celebration yet, as the PR team requested interviews with waiting reporters.
Naphak smiled at the familiar entertainment reporters, knowing they'd ask about her recent scandal after interviewing the lead actors.
"Naphak, have you seen the news?"
"Which one? There are so many I can't keep track."
"The one about you skipping an event, causing organizers to hesitate to hire you again."
"I need to clarify that I didn't accept that event."
"What do you mean?"
"I told my former manager I wouldn't take any jobs, but she accepted it without telling me. I wasn't ready, so I asked them to clear it with the event organizers. But as you know, the news came out that I skipped the event."
"So, you're not hiring the same manager anymore?"
"Yes, I don't have a manager now. Please help clear this up for me."
"Naphak, there's a rumor that someone saw you being with a woman on the beach. What's that about?"
"I'm open to love, whether it's the same or different gender."
"So, the rumor could be true?"
"I'd rather not answer that. I need to go now so you can interview other actors." The actress smiled at the reporters before walking away as she'd agreed with the PR team, given how much she could discuss.
She dialed a familiar number, Dr. Premsinee's, but no one answered. Naphak frowned. It was almost six o'clock; the doctor should be off work and available to take her call.
Or was she still too angry to answer?
"Pat, there you are. I've been looking everywhere."
"What's up, Cherry?" Naphak smiled at the makeup artist, who seemed a bit out of breath from looking for her.
"Let's go party tonight..."
"Let me take this call first." Seeing the incoming number, Naphak answered immediately. After hearing the report, she frowned even more.
"Sorry, Cherry, I have urgent business."
"That's a shame."
"We'll have another party. I won't miss it. I need to see Mhon now."
Naphak quickly excused herself to inform the director why she couldn't join the celebration. She didn't want to waste a minute. She wanted to leave the set immediately.
Because the person she had someone watch wasn't at the condo.
Don't think you can leave so easily, Dr. Premsinee.
The sound of waves crashing at night and the light rain made Dr. Premsinee, who was relaxing on the balcony, decide to go inside. She didn't want to get sick from the rain. She came to the beach to reflect on her feelings, whether she was happier alone or with someone who often disturbed her.
After a shower, Dr. Premsinee lay on the bed, reading a book with the TV on for company. But she knew that even though her eyes were on the book, her thoughts were on someone who loved to critique detective series and ask her questions.
Even at the beach, she couldn't escape her thoughts.
The doorbell rang, making Dr. Premsinee frown. Who would visit her room at almost ten at night? It couldn't be hotel staff since she had the "Do Not Disturb" sign up and hadn't ordered anything.
The second ring made Dr. Premsinee get up to see who was at the door. Peeking through the peephole, she frowned even more. She didn't expect the person she was just thinking about to be standing there.
How did she get here? How did she know she was here?
"If you don't open the door, I'll stand here until morning."
It was clear now who had followed her. This woman knew too much about her movements. There had to be something she hadn't figured out yet.