No More Love to Give - Complete

Episode Nine

~~~~~Jeriah~~~~~

“Fine. But I’m not kissing you, Mister Coster. I will show how Ann is supposed to look at her lover in this scene, however.” Trinity replied, with a smile to the actress. “But you need to find a way that works for you so that you can view the male actor as a lover. As a woman, you have plenty in your arsenal to make it work.”

                With those words, Trinity took his hands and placed one on her hip, the other on her shoulder. Jeriah could not help but feel the softness of her curves under him and he almost bit his lip, the sensation new and VERY welcome. When she lifted her eyelids to look at him, his breath caught in his throat. Whatever she did to center herself had his heart constricting in his chest. Shaking his head slightly, he returned that affectionate gaze of hers with one of his own. It was as though they found themselves the only two people in the world.

“John, I told you before, and I’ll tell you again. Our lives are forever intertwined, our fates tied together tightly. There is no one but you in my heart and my eyes.” Trinity knew her story well, so she was able to recite the lines easily. “No matter what distance we must face, my love is yours solely.”

                It is right after Ann’s words that the kiss begins, so she backs away from him, turning to face the actress. Jeriah felt his hands fall to his side, her performance almost Oscar worthy. It felt as though she were actually saying those words to him. If only Trinity were as easy to win over as other women. Though Jeriah actually found her to be worth the chase.

“I know it’s difficult to picture a complete stranger as a lover, but it is something that, as an actress, you will have to do in the future, especially since we’re all planning on this movie being a hit.” Trinity’s voice broke him out of his thoughts. “If you have a boyfriend, this would be a good time to picture his face when looking at your co-star’s face. Or, picture someone you have a crush on and imagine he returns your feelings.”

                Walking away from where Trinity was coaching the actress, Jeriah put in a phone call to one of his partners. It was something he was definitely needing was a s****l release. Since he began trying to sway Trinity’s favor, he put off a lot of his other partners. Making a few plans in his head for how he would take tonight’s partner, he could only hope that his imagination did not make him call Trinity’s name instead.

~~~~~Trinity~~~~~

                Walking once again onto the set a week after coaching the actress, Trinity watched as all the staff members glanced her way with murmurs of gossip. Instead of giving the rumor mill more fuel to talk about, she ignored everyone and made her way over to where Jeriah sat, talking with one of the actresses that was working on the movie. Apparently, something he said to her had her blushing up to her ears which only made Trinity scoff in annoyance.

“If only you could put as much effort into being professional as you do with your flirts. Maybe you and I could be something close to friends.” She said when the actress scurried away as if burned by her presence. “Here’s what I’ve noted so far on the script your screenwriter gave me. I’m unimpressed by the lack of the most important material your writer has avoided.”

“Well, Miss Faith, if only you would humor me for a night, my prowess might impress you at the very least. You’d be surprised what a man with my experience could bring out of you.” He replied, taking the material she gave him. “Too bad you’re so adverse to the pleasures I can bring you.”

“Right. Anyways, that screenwriter needs to review what I wrote so make sure to pass it on.” Trinity replied with nonchalance. “Sometimes I think I should have written the script myself. If ever we work together again, maybe I just might.”

“Hey Miss Faith?” Jeriah started before she could stand. “What’s been bothering you lately? You’ve seemed really unfocused and out of it.”

“I did not think that was your concern, Mister Coster.” She replied standing. “After all, it’s none of your business. What I do, or what ails me is not your concern.”

                Walking away, Trinity thought back to his question. ‘What’s been bothering you lately?’ No one, not even her fans, knew where she drew on her inspiration from for Tantalizing Love. If they knew it was the result of being spurned so often, they may not view it as majestic as it is. No matter what, the movie should directly reflect the emotions of the story itself. Walking towards the vending machine that was located in the breakroom, she felt the eyes of someone on her, causing the paranoia to bubble within her. Looking all around her. Trinity could not see anyone, but kept looking around her to see if anyone was watching.

~~~~~Jeriah~~~~~

“Mister Coster, is everything okay with Miss Faith? She seems more and more tired as filming and script review goes on.” A staff member asked as they cleaned up the set to prepare for the next scene. “It’s not often that a novel writer is this involved in this process of making the movie. Maybe it’s wearing on her? Or maybe it’s the rumors.”

                This staff member happens to be one that avoids the gossip, which is why Jeriah selected him to work on the set. Jeriah knew which members would work great with Trinity and which would not, so he tried his best to be selective. Unfortunately, ones that were previously good with rumors, became awful as a result of being shot down by the cold author. Trinity, with her affinity for sharp, cold words, had become an enemy of the crew in very short order.