Episode Six
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~~~~~Trinity~~~~~
"Miss Faith, are you and Mister Coster dating?" A reporter asked shoving a recorder in Trinity's face, as the paparazzi surrounded them in the lobby. "If so, when did you start?"
"We're not. We were first meeting today with our managers for lunch to discuss a collaboration." Trinity answered clearly with a smile. "We don't have anything set in stone yet, but please keep an eye out for our future project."
"Is that true, Mister Coster?"
"Yes, Miss Faith and I are planning a potential collaboration on a movie." He replied with a broad smile. "I want to take her genius and make it real."
"Shame you two aren't dating. The potential for you two would be great as a couple." Another reporter added. "Any chance of a relationship forming between you two?"
"No." Trinity said clearly. "No further questions."
Thomas worked to clear a path through the reporters with a smile and deflected any further questions. Trinity knew she would be in some gossip rags tomorrow, but they have no evidence to prove any claims, so it was no problem to her. The only time she would ever meet that man in person is when other people are present.
~~~~~Jeriah~~~~~~
Jeriah watched her confident retreating form and grinned. It was fully his intention to form a special kind of 'relationship' with her, but for the sake of this movie, he would not push it. Trinity Faith just did not know how good he was. In the elevator, she resisted his charms, but it would not be long before she was begging for it. As he made his way out to the waiting car, he continued his plans for Miss Faith.
~~~~~Trinity~~~~~~
A week after their lunch meeting where she verbally agreed, Trinity stood with her manager Thomas outside a restaurant where they were holding a conference with Jeriah’s team concerning the movie. The aspect of seeing him again made her feel slightly daunted as he made her uncomfortable with his advances the last time they met. Frowning as she looked up the building, Thomas placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
“This is just a business meeting over dinner. Please try to enjoy the food at least. I will be there, Miss Emory, as well as the President of the Publishing Firm and Jane is coming.” He said gently, pushing her forward slightly. “Let’s go. If Mister Coster gives you any trouble, I don’t mind stepping in to save you. He doesn’t have to know the truth.”
“Thanks, Thomas. Let’s rock this meeting so that I can get home and finish up some of my works.” Trinity replied, making a fist. “This is a good opportunity to bring more fans around to Tantalizing Love.”
As they made their way into the restaurant, she could feel all eyes turn to look at her. This had been common since she left her second husband and became famous. People had been drawn to her for her wealth, her status, her experience. Much like Jeriah, that had been the reason a lot of men had approached her. After Thomas told the hostess who they were, they were led to a private room where everyone but the Publishing Firm’s President was waiting.
“Jane Goodwell, it’s so good to see you again!” She said making a beeline for her. “It’s been, what? Three months?”
“Ah! Trinity!” Jane replied grabbing Trinity’s hands with hers before fanning her face as a blush rose. “Goodness, you make my job so easy. Your last work I poured over but could find zero faults! You should be a bit more…careful though. Some of your readers read in public…”
“Mister Coster, Miss Emory, good to see you again.” Trinity nodded before turning back to Jane. “Well, you know. Maybe they should be reading my works at home? After all, I’m not known for taking it easy.”
“If only you used that explicit vocabulary more, you’d have men eating out of your hands, Miss Faith.” It was Jeriah that had interrupted their conversation, making her sigh. “I know I’d be the first in line.”
“Not in this lifetime, or the next, Mister Coster. Miss Emory, I do hope the restaurant is to your liking. Thomas was the one that picked it.” She continued turning her eyes from Jeriah, noticing the glare Mary sent her way. “I don’t leave home that much, so I don’t know good food like this anymore.”
A few more people entered the room then, so Thomas led her over to a seat. Trinity was grateful until Jeriah sat directly in front of her, a smirk on his lips. Inwardly sighing, she shot a glare at him, before turning her attention to the new people that began sitting around the table. She just knew this was going to be a long meeting, with him shooting looks at her like that. Biting her lip, Trinity did her best to ignore the heated gaze coming from Jeriah.
~~~~~Jeriah~~~~~
“Last time, it was just me, Miss Emory, Miss Faith, and Mister Thomas, but today, there are a few additions on my side.” Jeriah started before looking to his right. “The person on my right is a screenwriter I’ve worked closely with in the past that I feel would best be able to put the best version of your words forth…”
“I can introduce myself, Jeriah.” The man said nodding at Trinity. “My name is Jacob McCallister. It’s an honor to meet you, Miss Faith. I’m actually a big fan of your work and have a first edition copy of Tantalizing Love.”
“If I’m not mistaken, we’ve been in touch before…ah right. You contacted me about four months ago wanting to coauthor a book.” She replied shaking his hand. “Sorry I was so busy at the time. I was behind on two deadlines at that point.”
“That’s quite alright, Miss Faith. After all, it was on a whim that I reached out, and Mister Addison informed me of your schedule.” Jacob replied with a broad smile. “I’ve heard how much of a hard worker you are.”
Jeriah could only watch as the man failed to garner Trinity’s attention. He wanted to laugh when her gaze flicked over him before she seemed to come to a decision and turned to the next person. It was clear that was a sign that she was sizing him up. Part of him wondered what she thought of him. Sighing, he opened his mouth to continue introductions.
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