You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

“Sure, that works I guess.”

However, Justin did not sound particularly enthusiastic. His voice had given that much away.

Shermaine had a really bad feeling about the audition, especially since it concerned Clarissa. It seemed as if Justin had read into something else Clarissa conveyed, so what was this? Was Clarissa taking revenge? Anything was possible.

Shermaine walked up to Justin. They murmured something then walked out of the venue for some privacy.

Clarissa was not remotely curious. Since Shermaine was the last to arrive, it signaled the end of today’s auditions as well. She promptly left after Shermaine did.

That evening, Shermaine had dinner with Justin. Matthew and Jeremy were invited as well.

Matthew, however, did not show up.

Of course, Matthew’s presence was not important. Not all of them met Shermaine through Matthew, so they all got along just fine without him.

One of the topics that came up was the movie Justin planned on making.

“So, Shermaine. I heard you audition for Yates’ movie this time? However, since you’ve worked with him before, you won’t gain much since you’re familiar with him. Isn’t it better to expand your horizons and work for someone else? I hear there is a new director by the name of Charles or something.”

Shermaine and Jeremy were somewhat related but through distant branches of the family.

Justin was introduced to Shermaine via Matthew.

Everyone thought that her persistence with Matthew would eventually pay off, but who would’ve thought that someone else could succeed where she had failed. Shermaine had lost to an outsider, at that.

It had to be fate, who could argue otherwise?

Everyone also knew Clarissa. But nobody wanted to break the news to Shermaine since Matthew himself had not said a word about it.

Shermaine smiled. “Well, I like acting in Justin’s movies. Besides, we already have a good working relationship, so why would I want to make things more difficult? I’m going to support Justin as much as I can.

Shermaine sounded as if Justin had yet to cast a protagonist in his film.

On the surface, of course, it sounded as if it was just affection and genuine support.

Justin was never one to mince words. Even if they were in the presence of others, he always said what needed to be said.

“Shermaine, I don’t think the first lead suits you. The supporting role would be a better fit instead. That being said, this is still a supporting role, and maybe you think that you need not be playing something so small. So even if you turn it down, I’ll bear you no hard feelings. I just have to recast the role.”

Justin only said that she was unsuitable to play the role, but he left out how she did not perform as well as Yaala.

Shermaine’s expression darkened. The others then decided to jump in and change the subject to uplift the awkwardness from earlier.

“Shermaine, if it’s truly unsuitable, just let it go. I think you should pay attention to the finer details. If they want to cast someone chubby as the princess, it’ll definitely not work for you. At least, that’s how Justin described it. By the way, I have a decent drama coming up, maybe you can check that out!”

when I do get down to performing. Didn’t we do pretty well in our previous show? You also said that I was unsuitable then, but I ended up winning an award. The response was great too. I

with a stern frown. “So, what are you

helping her vent by denying me a good part, then I’ll be very disappointed in you. We’ve known each other for so many years now, is

the

Shermaine eyed them suspiciously.

is that reaction supposed to mean? Were they not aware

but…you

working relationship with Clarissa.

what was she doing at the audition today? You know what? Fine. I don’t care what you do with each other in the

“That’s enough!”

who trembled at his sudden outburst

was she so insistent on starring

ignored her face onset or cursed at her outright. Shermaine hated him initially

could restore her declining popularity, she would

why his sudden outburst suddenly caused all the feelings of disgust and fear that she tried so hard to

had any sympathy left

that you were every bit the narrow-minded person who would spread rumors to incur

statement. Cruel, ruthless, even, But it

at Justin in surprise. His face, however,

quite pale by shock looked

piece. I think you’re not suited for the role, and that’s that. There was no need to drag anyone else into

got up

but Shermaine finally broke into tears,

but it affected Jeremy the most. He always had a soft spot

body of work. He did it to get a rise out of you, but I don’t think he

a bit too much to drink and decided to run

reddened quite badly. When she finally managed to stop, she dried her tears and spoke for the first time. “He wasn’t like this before. Did he actually rile me up on Clarissa’s behalf? This is unacceptable. He did this over a girl. He’s also treating me like this today, so that means he’ll do that to someone

This is ridiculous enough.

in a secret smile. He shared a look with Henry, who also seemed to have

not

Shermaine before. Since she spent more time with Matthew, they didn’t know

they realized that it was no

preferred the warmth of a person like Clarissa and went to the extent of protecting her. They only understood this when they compared the two women that

before, Shermaine was quite

dinner, Shermaine seemed to have drunk quite a bit of alcohol. It could be either Matthew’s disregard or Justin’s anger

anyone tried to approach or touch her, she

situation, they had no choice but to

flatly

the house, Clarissa held a piece of fruit as she snuggled against Matthew. She tried to focus on the TV show she was watching but then overheard

the grape