You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Shermaine did not wait for Clarissa to respond before she turned and strutted off.

Even if Jamie somewhat expected to be ignored by that usually pompous woman, she did not feel good about it.

That confrontation appeared to be a challenge of sorts to Clarissa. There was a sense that there might be trouble brewing on the horizon.

“The only thing she can look forward to is my ass. Does this woman have an ax to grind with us? Now that we know what sort of person she is, we’ve to be really careful around her when on set. Don’t worry. I’ve got your back.”

Clarissa was touched by Jamie’s concern. “As I remember, you got the short end of the stick getting mixed up with her the last time. It’ll be better for both of us to try and stay out of trouble. As all things considered, we would only end up at the losing end.”

Reality was a pain in the a**, and that got Jamie fuming.

She exhaled. In her heart, she longed to find fame and recognition for herself in show business.

Clarissa understood Jamie’s aspirations and rested a comforting hand on the latter’s shoulder. “Don’t be anxious. Your time will come.”

Jamie bounced back quite quickly. Due to Clarissa’s fondness for her, she brought her around and introduced her to Yaala and Quentin. Even though she was not that well acquainted with the two leads herself, the duo came across as mild-mannered and relatively easy to talk to. It would not be a bad thing for Jamie’s prospects if they took a genuine liking to her as well.

Indeed, not everyone was like Shermaine. Yaala, Quentin, and Jamie clicked well enough to connect themselves on Twitter. All in all, it was a positive enough starting point for Jamie to build upon.

After the costume fitting had concluded, Clarissa informed Justin of her desire to tag along with the film crew. When the two chatted away by the side, something must have tickled Justin. Their exchange may appear a little flirtatious when observed from afar.

Shermaine was not happy to bear witness to this scene. Thus, she had secretly snapped a few photos of them. Her plans for these were unknown except to herself.

It was apparent that Clarissa remained oblivious while this was happening.

Over the next couple of days, there were only some remnant tasks that Clarissa had to see to, such as finalizing the contract with Yael, banking in a few checks, or the likes.

Thus, Clarissa felt a little dispirited when her thoughts came to Ellie.

She tried to reach her through Damon. Even though he was not sure what the whole disagreement was about, he was more than willing to help.

That same night, Clarissa met up with Damon. However, Ellie was not expecting her and did not seem pleased. Though the atmosphere was awkward, Ellie showed no inclination to get up and leave.

Meanwhile, Damon did his best to play peacemaker. “Alright, we’re all grown-ups, so I’m sure we could work this through without bickering. So long as you’re not stealing each other’s boyfriend, there’s no conflict of principle. Come on. How about we start off with a smile?”

Ellie snorted, but otherwise stayed silent.

Damon shrugged as he looked to Clarissa, who relocated herself to sit opposite Ellie. Her attempt to reach out and hold the latter’s hand was resolutely blown off.

Clarissa retreated and had this to say, “I understand why you’re upset, as it’s my fault for holding out on you. Hit me or berate me if you want, Ellie. I only ask that you don’t ignore me as I don’t want to lose my best friend.”

Their relationship was one that she treasured. She did not want to be reasonable when face with this impasse.

as she

would be willing to forsake even

me or him. Your call,” Ellie

as he listened

newfound romance at the heart

sorry for Clarissa

are you being so hard on Clare? Are

It’s none of your business,”

“What’s really going on

I talk

out of the room and left the two women to themselves. This was

as long as I have, but of all the young and handsome suitors out there, why do you have to date my

listened with eyes reddened. She sobbed quietly, deeply saddened by her

her silent tears for some time before Clarissa wiped her eyes and lifted her head to

want to part from Uncle Matthew on

“You-”

got to her feet as she refused to listen to another word from

found her path out being

you to accept Matthew if he wasn’t

“But he is.”

I found it easy to fall for him, so he and I are both complicit.

don’t come talk to

know this may be too much to ask, but I hope to be able to

talk. Have you considered the consequences? Sooner

out of spite, there was

as she eked out a bitter

it your

right past

stepped back in shortly after. His heart ached when he saw Clarissa mournful and vulnerable, and wished for nothing more than to hold and to

ties with you. She’s probably just a little upset at the moment. I’m sure she’ll be

wiped the tear from beneath her

I’ll be away for work for some time. If you were to meet up with her, would you

worries. I’ll keep you

change the subject to something less unpleasant. “You’re really doing

when her thoughts shifted to her work. The two of them

elevator, they ran into a middle-aged

the

familiar but was too self-conscious

this your girlfriend,