Chapter 68: CALL A CARPENTER
Back at the Walters mansion, Erika called Monica over so that they could hang out before but Monica declined the offer, claiming to be busy. Erika didn’t push and just hung out with her family members. She had tried to question Felix about his feelings towards Monica but the latter would always change the topic and the others would always act weird which confused her. She had thought there was a beef between her brother and her best friend and was hoping they could resolve it just like they usually do, the last time she remembered but it seems like this wasn’t a simple issue. Later in the evening, Ethan arrived at the mansion and picked Erika up.
"So when we get back to California, you will contact him?" Ethan asked Erika. She had already informed him about what Michael had instructed her to do.
"Yes, I will contact him again and ask him if he can bring the autopsy report", she replied. She was having doubts if that mission would be successfully completed but she was willing to give it a try.
Ethan didn’t know if he should let Erika talk with uncle David again because the first time they spoke, Erika was sad.
"Alright", he agreed. He knew that she wanted to find the truth and he would support her no matter what. "Erika, I have something I want to tell you".
"What is it?" Erika asked, looking at him curiously.
"Mr Davis, Jasmine’s father came to my office today and he asked me to marry Jasmine despite what I said yesterday", he informed. He didn’t want to hide anything from Erika, he wanted her to know everything that happens so that she can trust him more even although she already does.
"I expected that. I mean for you to clear the rumors and end everything just like that, I already expected them to start persuading you into doing the opposite", Erika said not surprised at all. But she would need to be careful with Jasmine, the woman looks desperate.
She could relate to what Jasmine was feeling because she had also been in the same thing situation. When a woman was obsessed with a man who didn’t love her back, she would do everything she could to get him.
"Let me guess, he said that Jasmine locked herself in her room since yesterday and she is not opening it for anyone", she guessed. The expression on Ethan’s face said it all. "They should go call a carpenter to open the door or something, you are not a carpenter". Ethan chuckled.
The both of them had dinner and prepared for bed. Ethan didn’t touch Erika because she would still be sore so he just cuddled her petite body and they both slept peacefully.
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At a photo shoot set where several clicking sounds of a camera could be heard, Monica was giving different poses to the photographer.
"Raise your head up a little bit?" The photographer instructed Monica and the latter complied. "Good", he gave her an okay sign. After the shooting was done, Monica was assisted by the staffs to the changing room to wear her third dress.
In the changing room, Monica was already seated and she stared at herself in the mirror as the makeup artist created wonders on her beautiful sculpted face.
The makeup artist noticed that the lady seems to have zoned out so she tried to strike a conversation.
"Ms. Monica, the camera really loves you so much. I saw the pictures the photographer took and you looked stunning in them", She complimented.
Monica gave the woman a subtle smile and replied, "Thank you so much".
Her one month of vacation was already over and she had resumed her career.
The stylist came into the changing room with so many clothes. "You’d need to try all of these later", she informed and Monica nodded in response.
Monica stood up from the chair and strode towards the clothes. She picked one and changed into them.
The stylist judged the dress with her eyes before shaking her head. Monica picked another one and repeated the same routine but the stylist didn’t seem satisfied.
"It seems that you have added weight", the stylist commented. "It seems that you really put your one month of vacation to good use", she added sarcastically.
"It’s not my fault if I have to enjoy myself and treat myself to sometimes", Monica remarked. Without waiting for the stylist to respond, she picked a blue dress and changed into it.
After 30 minutes, the photographer called for Monica and thankfully, she was all ready for the next shoot. Just like the other shots, this one went smoothly. "Okay, that’s a wrap", the photographer declared and everyone at the shoot started packing up their items to retire for the day. The same routine would be repeated the next day and they needed to rest.
Monica changed back into her casual clothes and waited for Jake to come pick her up. Luckily for her, he arrived in less than 5minutes. She got into the car and they pecked each other on the cheeks before silence enveloped the car.
Jake broke the silence by asking,
"Do you want to go home now or should we go out for dinner."
Monica glanced at him before she replied, "Let’s go out. I’ve been indoors since this morning". Jake nodded and ignited the engines of the car. The ride to the restaurant was extremely quite and uncomfortable for Monica but she bared with until the arrived.
Since they were already famous and the media already knows that they were dating, plus, the restaurant was a convenient one, they decided to not book a private room.
Monica studied Jake from the opposite table and the latter didn’t seem to want to talk about what happened at Mr Anderson’s party. Monica took it upon herself to start the conversation.
"Don’t you wanna ask me something?"
"Something like what?" Jake questioned her back. From the look in his eyes, she could tell that he didn’t want any misunderstandings between them. But they also held curiosity in them.
Monica released a sigh before she responded, "I think it’s better I clear things up. There is nothing going on between me and Felix. At least, not anymore", she softly mumbled the last words.
