Song of Torment

Chapter Eleven

Chapter 11: A love affair

“How was it?” Heiz asked right away when I got home. I just shook my head at her and then sat on the couch feeling the tiredness I felt because of what I did all day. I hug the throw pillow lying on the couch and then use it to cover my fave so Heiz won’t see my eyes.

“I’m guessing it didn’t go well,” Heiz said then sat next to me. “Tell me what happened.”

I didn’t answer her. I sigh a few times to compose myself before removing the pillow away from my face and look at her.

“I hurted him. So bad,” I said.  There and then, I bursted into tears and Heiz just hugged me. “And I don’t know if I could still get him back.”

“So what’s your plan now? Your plans are now in motion. You succeeded entering their company and also, you are now part of the RL,” Heiz asked me.

“I need to fulfill my promise to Black Sanctuary first. So I will focus first on my new album.”

“And what about Matthew?”

I bite my lip and think about what’s next because the thing is, I really don’t know what to do next.

“You’re not giving up, aren’t you?” Heiz asked again.

I looked at her in the eyes.

“Don’t you think I’m already 9 years too late?” I asked and there, I saw the disappointment in her eyes.

“You are if that’s what you think. Knowing Matthew? Just by the way he looks at you and the way gets angry when he was here? It’s not too late, Rei.”

“But he’s already with someone else,” I said and tried to fight a sob.

She was started and her eyebrows forrowed. Maybe she’s thinks if there’s a possibility that Matthew will enter into a relationship with other girls aside from me.

“He’s with Stephanie. They’re together now,” I told her.

She raised an eyebrow and she smile. A few seconds after, she’s already laughing her heart out like she heard the biggest joke in her entire life.

“That girl from your college days? She’s just one of the girls who liked Matthew!” she said while laughing and trying to convince me that the girl is just nothing

“Maybe. But Matthew kissed her back, Heiz.”

This time she stopped laughing and didn’t say another world. She even shook his head as if she doesn’t want to believe what she just heard.

“Matthew will never do that,” she said finally that made me smile bitterly.

“Exactly, but he just did,” I said and stood up. I just left her there and headed to my room.

I open my twitter account and saw that the welcome party for me was now trending. What caught my attention is the top post for the #MatRei.

There a lot of photos of Matthew and I. Some where Matthew is looking at me and some are when I was looking at him. The most retweeted and like photo is when he was holding my hand as we get out of the comfort room.

“No.”

I opened my f*******: account and there’s already an article about the two of us.

CEO OF SERENADE MUSIC AND ARTS CORPORATION MATTHEW ARIS GUEVARRA AND TOP MUSICAL THEATRE ACTRESS REIGAN, DATING?

Guevarra and Reigan were seen stealing glances at each other at the welcome party of the latter. While performing a song requested by the audience, the two rumored couple were seen staring at each other.

There were actually a picture of us during my performance where we were looking at each other as I sing a song.

Another photo that made the netizen convice that this two were dating is when the two are seen coming out together from the comfort room. Seen in the photo below how Guevarra holds Reigan hands while they walk out of that comfort room.

This is unbelievable. Surely it was not the girl that was outside that comfort room who spread this news because she’s also seen in the said photo.

I was startled when my phone suddenly rang and saw an unregistered number calling. I didn’t answered it but he called again a few more times so I answered on his 7th call.

“Damn it,” said from the other line that took my breath. This voice is-

“Should I really ring you seven times before you finally answer the call?!” he asked in an angry tone.

“Your number is unregistered. You could have texted me first,” I said in a calm tone but I heard him curse again.

“Do not come to the company tomorrow. Just stay in the house until the news about us die down.”

“I need to go to Blank Sanctuary Company to start my first album.”

“Damn it, Cassidy! For once listen to me!” he shouted making me statled in fear. “The reporters might just attacked you and no one is there to protect you.”

I remained silent as he tells me what to do for the next few days and then he just ended the call.

I sigh and just stared at my phone where his number is reflected. I touch the screen and saved his number under the name ‘Husband’ then smiled.

At least he is worried about me.

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The next day, the secretary of the CEO of Black Samctuary called me and told me that Mr. Gray is expecting me. So I had no choice but to dress up and disguised myself so no one will recognized me to get to Black Sanctuary Company.

We talked about my upcoming album. The theme of it, the possible collaboration of songs with other artists and also the songs to be included in this album.

“Maybe you can collab with Mr. Gray’s son. You know Hero right?” suggested by one of the staff and also agreed by the others.

“Yes. I saw you dancing at your welcome party. You look good together actually. You’ll have a great chemistry with him.”

“Well, if that’s the case, why not have collab with Mr. Guevarra?” said the head of the production team.

I was startled, not expecting someone would suggest that.

“Mr. Guevarra? You mean the CEO of SMAC?” asked by our lyricist.

“Yes. Well, he is also a musical theatre actor of their labe before he became the CEO.”

I bite my lip as I played with my fingers.

“We can also take advantage of the situation right now,” the production head continued. “It’s a hot issue right now that Reigan and Mr. Guevarra are dating. Whether it’s true or not, this will have a big impact for the upcoming album.”

“You’re right. Well since it’s Reigan, it is already given that it will become successful and reach the top charts. But it might break the records and make a history if she will have a collab with Mr. Guevarra. What do you think?” our lyricist asked me.

I sigh and think of what answer would be better.

“Maybe we should asked him first?” I finally said.

I wanted to be with Matthew but to sing a song with him? I don’t think I can do that. I don’t have that confident yet. So before they can even asked him, I can convince him not to agree with the idea.

I was with my manager, Chloe, and heading to the parking lot when a bunch of reporters get on our way.

“Miss Reigan, is it true that you are dating the CEO of SMAC?”

“Why are you coming out from the comfort room with Mr. Guevarra that time?”

“Is it  true that you went back to the Philippines because of Mr. Guevarra?”

“How long have you known--”

We close the car door immediately right after Chloe and I get in.

“You check-in on the hotel for now. You can’t go back to Heiz’s house because of this situation. A paparazzi might be on your tail,” Chloe said. “Hey Dan take us to-”

Chloe stopped and her eyes widen as she looked at the rearview mirror.

“I told you to stay home.”

“Mr. Guevarra,” Chloe said and I was just startled when I recognize his voice and see his face when he slightly turn to my direction.

He just drop Chloe where she is staying at the moment and I don’t have any idea how he knew about that! And then he just continue driving as I remain silent. My ringtone broke the silence between us which I quickly answered.

“Hello.”

“I don’t know if Matt told you but, he asked Ethan to get all your stuff here. Ethan said you’ll be moving out?” Heiz said from the other line that’s why I turned to Matthew and just sigh.

“Yeah. A paparazzi might follow me so it’s not a good idea to stay at your house for a while. Sorry for not informing much earlier,” I told her.

“No it’s okay. Just take care always okay? Also, come and visit us anytime,” she said that made me smile. “By the way, I forgot to give Ethan your medicine for your insomia so you should buy some.”

“Okay thank you. You too. Take care always. Kiss Ros for me,” I said before ending the call and turn my attention to Matthew.

“Where are you taking me?” I asked him. “Heiz said you asked Ethan to get my stuff.”

He remained silent and completely ignored me.

“Pull over on that pharmacy,” I told him when I saw a pharmacy.

I checked myself first on the mirror. I tied my hair and put on the black cap and face masked a while ago so no one would recognize. When I was satisfied on my look, I went out of the car.

I gave my prescription for my medicine and wait as the pharmacist get it.

“What did you bought?”

I was startled by hearing Matthew’s voice near my ears

“Why did you come out?!” I said in a low voice. He is just wearing a black cup that is enough to cover his eyes.

He didn’t answer me. He just get the medicine that I bought after paying them.

“What’s this for?” he asked as checked and read it’s name. I tried to get it from him but he just stretch his arms up and my height is not enough to take it from him.

I just get inside the car and wait for him. I even saw him holding his phone and looking at the medicine I bought. Maybe he is searching what is it for.

“You have insomia?” he asked then gave me the medicine when he got in the car.

I didn’t answer him and just look out at the window.

We arrived at the basement parking lot of a condominium. Still not talking to each other, I just followed him when he got into the elevator and then went inside a penthouse.

Is this his penthouse? The walls are painted in white. The furnitures are all in black and gray colors.

“Your stuff are inside the bedroom,” he said as he took of his coat and necktie. He open three buttons of his shirt and took of his shoes.

“This is your penthouse,”  I said when I followed him in the kitchen and saw him drinking some water.

“Obviously.”

“Why did you brought me here?” I asked him.

He finish drinking a glass of water before turning his attention to me.

“You’ll be staying here starting today. You will be living with me.”

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