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."

wrist, Yolanda freed herself from Cassius' grip

himself, and when he turned around, Yolanda was already steps

of a female supporting role isn't significant. Replacing you

clear. Yolanda stopped dead, turned around, and saw Cassius smirking

didn't have the power. Suddenly, she feigned a smile, "What an honor to serve Movie Star Cassius. I'll make sure to

then did Cassius wave her off, strutting into his makeup

off at Oakridge Heights. On the way,

"Yoli, will you be my maid of

concerned; she couldn't help but ask, "Liz, are you sure it's the right time for a wedding? Does Remington truly love you? If this Stella thing is a sham, of course, he'll reject Barbara. But

Lizetta might be diving headfirst into nothing but air.

falter as she reached out and took Yolanda's hand, "Yoli, thanks for telling me these. I know there's so much uncertainty

and truly. Despite the long wait and all the pain,

it was something we could control so

I'd rather give it one last shot. This wedding