PopularNovelTyler had been passed out on her for a solid three hours before he finally cto. He laid her gently on the nearby couch and grabbed a blanket from the armrest, draping it over her. He couldn't be bothered to carry her back to her bedroom, not that he even knew which room was hers.
Once he'd straightened himself up, he took another look around. Her place screamed Athena-a woman who knew how to live sensibly. Not like those other Hollywood starlets with homes full of designer labels and little else.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Tyler drove away, he felt the tension in his body ease. He was in a pretty good mood, but his feelings toward Athena remained unchanged. Sure, they could hook up a few more times, but anything beyond that? Yeah, no thanks.
Athena didn't wake up until morning. That couch wasfy, all right, but sleeping on it left her with a sore back and aching muscles.
Her phone rang. It was Doris, her agent, calling to check in.
"Doris, he left just past midnight. And yeah, we did it again." Doris paused, her tone a mix of disbelief and frustration. "Did he remember your nthis time?" "I'm pretty sure he did. I made it a point to introduce myself again." Doris nearly lost it. "Are you serious? Do you have any idea how much other actresses get just for one night with Tyler? But you? You've been with him twice, and all you've got is him remembering your name. Are you proud of that? My grandmother always said you'd get played if you're not careful." "It's not that tic, Doris. It was my choice. Besides, I'll have more chances to see him." "So, did you at least get his contact info this time?" Athena hesitated. She'd otten all about asking for his number.
Doris didn't need to hear her answer; Athena's silence said it all. "You're clueless! It's my luck to end up with a client like you! Fine, you won't ask Tyler for anything, I'll do it myself!" "Doris, please don't." "You-!" Doris was at a loss for words. Seeing Athena's timid demeanor only made her more frustrated.
"Whatever. I won't meddle anymore. You've got a few scenes to shoot around noon, so get here soon. Oh, and keep things with Tyler under wraps. Anna's still trying to get his attention, but she didn't succeed last night. Tyler left without her." Athena smirked. She'd figured as much when she didn't see Anna in the VIP room last night.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter Doris hung up, she sensed someone standing behind her. It was the director, grinning ear to ear.
"Doris, is it true? Athena's with Tyler now?" Her heart skipped a beat, but then she realized this might be good. At least Anna wouldn't have free rein to bully Athena anymore, especially with those intense water scenesing up. If Anna got her way, Athena could end up in the hospital.
"Yes, director. But please keep it quiet. You know Anna isn't exactly fond of Athena." The director nodded knowingly. No et wonder Anna was at odds with Athena. Athena had managed to catch Tyler's eye, and now that he was involved in the script, he'd likely have Athena's back, too. Anna's reign of terror was over. S "I understand. I'll make sure Athena's treated well on set." Doris couldn't help but feel a mix of sarcasm and resignation. This was the reality-they didn't even need Tyler to publicly claim Athena. Just knowing she'd been with him was enough to change everything.
She kept this from Athena for now. Otherwise, Athena might try to explain things to the director, and that would just open her up to more trouble.
When Athena arrived on set, she immediately noticed a shift in the director's attitude. As the third lead she didn't expect such courtesy. Yet when Anna snapped at her, the director actually stepped in to back her up. Anna was livid but couldn't figure out why the director's attitude had changed. Despite asking around, she found no answers.
The director had been around long enough to know what to say and what to keep under wraps.
Athena had barely sat down when the director approached her. "Athena, if there's anything in the script you're unsure about, feel free to ask for help with your scenes." Athena was baffled but nodded. "Thank you, director." Once he left, she turned to Doris. "Did the director have sepiphany today? Why's he being so nice?" "Isn't it great? Look at Anna—she's fuming. Go on, girl, seize the day!" As Athena was nudged forward, she caught Anna's glare. Anna was in a foul mood, and seeing Athena only added fuel to her fire.
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