You Will Forever Be My Always - Chapter 23 (Riku's P.O.V)

“Riku! Focus!!” Director Kazashi shouted through the megaphone.

We were in the middle of shooting the first few scenes and I couldn’t get the sound of her voice out of my head. She sounded sad and upset. I couldn’t think straight because of that. I wanted to go back home to her, but now that I’m already filming all the way at New Zealand I can’t just leave and back out of a drama I agreed to do. I tried my best to focus on the scene, but knowing that she’s upset while I’m out here in a beautiful country filming a romance drama with a girl I don’t even like.

“And cut!” Director Kazashi shouted through the megaphone.

“Take five everyone!” He shouted again and went to go talk with the producers. I went to a quiet place that wasn’t far from the set and called Aia. Her phone went straight to voicemail, so I just left her a text message to call me when she can.

“Alright guys! It’s time for the final scene and then we’ll head back to the hotel.” Director Kazashi shouted in the megaphone.

The whole movie crew and the cast gathered and I went to go meet them to finish the scene. This last scene of the first few episodes of the drama we’re finishing is when Princess Yui, the female lead, meets Kaito, the male lead, who is the solider enemy of Princess Yui’s kingdom. I personally was glad that this scene was almost over. I cannot and I mean it, I cannot stand Sun Hee whining and complaining about her outfit to the wardobe people. Not to be rude or anything, but it feels like I’m watching and taking care of a little girl who’s crying because she dropped her ice cream.

“And that’s a wrap! Good job guys! We’ll see you guys bright and early tomorrow.” Director Kazashi said and the whole crew started wrapping up the set and packing everything away.

“Wasn’t I stunning in that gown?” Sun Hee asked walking towards me. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t wanna sound rude to her.

“The silent treatment isn’t nice Riku.” She said.

“To some people it is.” I said.

“You know your coldness has always been attractive.” She smiled.

“Shouldn’t you be busy bugging someone else?” I asked.

“Yes and that person is you.” She said.

“Just my luck.” I whispered to myself.

“You know Riku, the movie premiere for Tears of Endearment is tomorrow night.” She said playing with her hair. I looked up in shock and realized that what Sun Hee was saying is true. Tomorrow is the movie preimere and I was supposed to take Aia shopping today for a dress, but instead I chose to be apart of “Forever Yours” and shoot it in New Zealand.

I walked away and to the car we arrived here in. Sun Hee also came into the car and the driver drove us to the hotel we were gonna stay at. Once we got there, the enterance was filled and surrounded by paparazzi and newscrew.

“Well this is gonna be good.” Sun Hee said and got out of the car. I follow behind her and the driver took off. We both headed to the hotel just until the media, paparazzi, and newscrew came and surrounded Sun Hee and I. We tried to avoid them and get into the building, but it wasn’t working out the way we hoped for.

“Mr. Riku Takahashi, is it true your engagement to Miss Aia Suzuki was broken off?” One of the news caster asked.

“Are you and Miss Kim Sun Hee dating?” A reporter asked.

“Please move we are trying to get into our hotel rooms.” I said politely.

“Why are you with Miss Kim Sun Hee when you are already engaged?” Another reporter asked.

“We’re both just filming in a new drama together here.” I stated and tried to make room for Sun Hee to go in the hotel first. There were so many reporters and cameraz flashing on and off nonstop which gave me a headache.

“Mr. Riku Takahashi, is it true that your father is dropping the business deal with Miss Aia Suzuki’s father?” Another newscrew asked.

I ignored them and finally made way for Sun Hee and I to get through and into the hotel. The hotel manager got security to clear the media and reporters from outside the building and everything went back to normal. I can finally have space to breathe and obtain my personal space back.

“Who knew you could be so kind.” Sun Hee said going into the elevator.

“I only did it because I also had to get into the hotel.” I said getting into the elevator with her. We were going up and it seems like she’s on the same level as me. Once the elevator doors opened and we got off, we went our separated ways and into our rooms. I unlocked the door with the hotel key and turned on the lights and locked the doors.

I put my bags down and laid down on my bed and went on my phone. I still didn’t have any calls or text messages from Aia yet until my phone buzzed and I quickly logged into my phone and saw a text message. I was excited and hoped that she texted me, but it was Director Reo.

“Riku I’m sure you haven’t forgotten about he movie preimere tomorrow night and even though you and Sun Hee isn’t here since you guys are the main leads in the movie, we are still gonna hold the preimere because it’s too late to reschedule it.” Director Reo texted.

“I understand, but can you please make sure Miss Aia doesn’t walk alone? I’d be happy and felt much more better if someone was there by her side.” I replied.

“Ms. Chinen will be there with her, so you don;t need to worry.” He responded.

“Thank you so much.” I texted.

“Goodnight Mr. Riku.” He messaged back and stopped texting back. I charged my phone and went to take a shower and changed into more comfortable clothes and got relaxed and turned on the T.V. I kept watching my phone for her name or caller ID to pop up because I wanted to talk to her and see how she was doing. I was so busy thinking that I didn’t notice my phone was going off until it ranged again.

“Aia, it’s good to hear your voice again.” I said answering the phone.

“It’s good to hear your voice too.” She said.

“How are you doing?” I asked.

“I’m doing good, how about you?” She asked.

“I’m doing good.” I said.

“How’s filming?” She asked.

“It’s going good, we’re really making progress, how’s the publishing of your novel?” I asked.

“It went good we even schedule a fututre date for the book signing.” She said.

“I’m sorry I’m not home. We were supposed to go shopping for your dress today. I’m sorry.” I said sitting up on the bed.

“It’s okay I already went earlier, anyways how long are you gonna be in New Zealand?” She asked.

“Maybe a month or so.” I answered.

“Okay, well I’ll see you in a month or so then.” She said in a sad tone.

“It’s okay, taking this drama is good for your career.” She said.

“You’re right.” I said.

“Well I gotta go, I have to wake up early and work on my next novel and you probably need some sleep too. Goodnight Riku.” She said.

“Goodnight Aia.” I said and she hung up. I sat there on my bed and turned off the lamp and laid down closing my eyes and hopefully I can sleep in peace.