“Listen, I’ve got your back, okay? Just leave everything to me,” he assured her, cradling her face before giving her a reassuring ki*s. “Your only job is to gear up to be the world’s happiest bride.”
He continued to soothe her worries with endless patience.
As Stella rested her head on his chest, the steady rhythm of his heart helped ease her into a calmer state.
Before long, she drifted off to sleep, comforted and secure in his embrace.
The following morning, Stella arrived at the film set bright and early.
With her wedding day drawing near, she was grateful that the crew’s collaboration had become more streamlined, accelerating the pace of production. They were nearing the end of filming.
Taking a break during a shoot, Stella found a quiet corner in the cafe arranged by the crew, slipped on her headphones, and allowed herself a moment of rest, eyes closed.
As she relaxed, a chilly breeze swept through, but Stella merely snuggled deeper into her coat, choosing to remain in her tranquil bubble.
However, her peace was abruptly interrupted by the grating noise of a chair scraping against the floor. As Stella removed her headphones, a familiar female voice reached her ears.
It was Debora.
Peering through the foliage that concealed her presence, Stella’s gaze immediately fell on Luka.
His posture rigid, his expression a mix of faint anger and resignation, he faced Debora.
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Stella was on the verge of revealing herself when Debora’s pleading voice broke through. “Luka, can’t we just get back together? I know I messed up, and I’m sorry. Can you forgive me?”
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Frozen, Stella hesitated, uncertain of what to do next.
Luka’s response was a silent, icy stare.
Their tumultuous history traced back several years. At the time, Debora was at the peak of her fame, while Luka was just beginning his journey in the entertainment industry.
Their paths crossed on a show, sparking a romance that quickly deepened.
Eager to go public with their relationship, Luka was met with Debora’s refusal, opting to keep their love hidden.
Despite this, Luka honored her wishes, and they continued their secret liaison.
But their story took a dramatic turn when Debora became pregnant. Returning from the set one day, Luka was buoyant with the intention of seeking out Debora, only to be confronted with the devastating news that the pregnancy had been terminated.
Years later, the memory of his heartbreak was as vivid as if the sky itself had crumbled upon him.
Had Debora consulted him beforehand, things might have been different.
Yet, he was blindsided, learning of the abortion only after the fact, when it was too late to alter the course of their lives.
During their relationship, Luka had been accommodating of Debora’s every whim, no matter how capricious. But this unilateral decision crossed a line he couldn’t overlook, shaking the foundation of what he could endure.