Stella was wide awake now but she played possum, not cracking her eyelids open.

She simply slouched against the seat, pretending she was oblivious.

After a bit, the car halted at a red light.

Feeling a bit drained from script reading, Luka rubbed his temples and glanced up.

Outside, a building’s LED screen flashed an ad featuring none other than Debora, fresh off a recent shoot.

She was clearly making a comeback.

As Luka watched the ad, memories of him and Debora flooded his mind.

Back then, Debora was riding high as a star, constantly jetting off for work.

Luka had been just starting out and gathering a fanbase.

Though not as hectic as Debora’s schedule, he’d rarely stuck around in one city for long.

They hadn’t got to hang out together often, but whenever he had a breather, he’d hop on a flight to see her.

By day, he’d blend in, keeping her company.

wrapped up, he’d whisk her off

restaurants, sometimes street

like

days, exhausting yet blissful, had

green light flicked on and the

faded from

back

been a minute while he’d been dwelling

eyes down and

they neared the hotel, Luka eased up and

Stella was already up.

playing possum but eventually

She grinned sheepishly.

“Are we here?”

“Yeah, hop out.

both exited the car and strolled

Luka glanced at Stella.

for you after

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