Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Where are you off to?"

"Done with my scenes for the day, so wherever I please."

Yolanda rolled her eyes at Cassius as she tried to walk past him. But Cassius grabbed her wrist, "No way, I've got a love scene tonight, and you can't leave. Remember, you're the body double."

Yolanda gritted her teeth, thinking about how even the lead actress, Eudora, didn't fuss about having a kissing or body double.

Why was Cassius, a man, so concerned about finding a stand-in for the lead actress?

It was after a kissing scene she realized why. Cassius was nothing but a beast during the rut. A simple romantic kiss, and the guy got all worked up.

No wonder he needed a body double; he was probably scared Queen Eudora would accuse him of harassment after a kissing scene. So he had to find someone like her who didn't have money or clout to cover his true color of being a lecher.

"Go see a vet if you're sick. I'm too busy to play part-time."

freed herself from Cassius' grip and pushed

but steadied himself, and when he turned around, Yolanda was already

her retreating figure, he drawled, "The role of a female supporting role isn't significant. Replacing you and reshooting would

turned around, and saw Cassius smirking at her, wishing she could kick him into

a smile, "What an honor to serve Movie Star Cassius.

wave her off, strutting

off at Oakridge Heights. On the way, Lizetta had filled her in on everything about

to Yolanda, "Yoli, will you be my maid of

she couldn't help but ask, "Liz, are you sure it's the right time for a wedding?

genuinely worried. Lizetta might be diving headfirst into nothing

out and took Yolanda's hand, "Yoli, thanks for telling

a decade, deeply and truly. Despite the long wait and all the pain, my heart still belongs to

it was something we

rather give it one last shot. This wedding is my final chance. If I