Lena's pov
A strong arm,too strong...wrapped around my waist.
Hun?
A sharp pain hit my head,making me squeeze my eyes in pain,and wince.
I touched my forehead with the bottom of my palm...and my eyes snapped opened... seeing how hot my body was.
A pounding headache, foggy memories with my mouth dry.
My gaze fell upon my bare skin. Panic set in.
I scrambled for something, anything, to cover myself. A nearby towel.
My mind raced. How did I end up here?
What happened last night?
Memories trickled in.
A night out with my director with some crew members. The director had organized the party to celebrate me for being selected as the main character for a role.
A flirtatious stranger, my cheeks flushed in anger.
It was then I realized that I have been slept with.
I screamed my lungs out, causing the strange man to wake up.
I was captivated by his look. His eyes were like piercing blue ocean. Chiseled features as he slowly sat up, rubbed his eyes, assessed his surroundings as he clenched his fist in anger.
" What are you? What did you do to me?" I asked looking at his cold-blooded eyes.
" What do you mean? How did you end up in my hotel room? Cause you clearly can't afford a room here. Did you take advantage of me?"He said throwing me a calculating gaze with empty emotions as he staggered trying to maintain his balance.
" Take advantage of you? How is that possible? You are the man and obviously, you are stronger than me. How could I possibly take advantage of you." I replied with my eyes blazed full of resentment.
"I can sue you for rape. I was drunk last night and I can't remember inviting you here."He implored reaching out to his phone
" I was equally drunk. But I can't remember ending up here. What exactly is going on." I wasn't ready to be weak in his presence as I held back my tears.
We were both drunk. How could we possibly end up here? And he can't also remember anything.
I was awakened from my thoughts with a phone call.
" Where are you, Lena. Everybody is here, including the director. And he is very disappointed and angry at you. You better hurry up before you lose your hard work".
"Holy shit! Please hold up for me Lily. I am coming, Lie to the director for me please". I said hurryingly putting on my dress.
I wasn't going to lose everything just for what happened last night, and besides, this is not the first I have been raped. I was destined to suffer. Nothing is new to me anymore.
I rushed to the door, about to open it when heavy hands pressed me to the wall.
" What makes you think that you can just leave me here like that? What a cheap slut you are. You just use people and dump them. Is that what you do?". He said as his hands pinned me down to the wall
" I don't know what you are talking about. Please let me go. I need to get to the set or I will lose my role to someone else. I didn't rape you, I was drunk just as you were and we both can't seem to remember how we got here. Can we just forget and pretend nothing happened". I wasn't sure why I needed to beg this man but I was ready to do anything just to leave here.
" It doesn't work that way, young lady. I need you to remember that you owe me, and I will come for you once I need you. Do you understand? He piped up.
" I understand. I am never running away, just let me know whenever you need me. But please let me go for now".
I got freed and I ran my way down the stairs as tears rolled down my cheeks. I just didn't understand why my life has to be so complicated and I was getting tired of pretending to be strong.
I got close to the elevator and met some press with Sophia but I wasn't sure what that was about and I tried to hide my face from them but they rushed to my direction with the help of Sophia screaming my name.
"Here is she." Sophia said pointing to me.
"Miss Lena, is it true that you always come here to sleep with producers for a role?"A press media asked as they all click their cameras.
"Miss Lena, we are deeply disappointed in you. You have been deceiving not just us but your fans. Your roles are not out of her works but you actually sleep around for a role." Another media throw the question on me
" Miss Lena, please tell us the producer you slept with me. Who will be next? For how long do you plan on selling your body for a role?" another press asked.
" What is going on here? This is not true, I have been framed. Please investigate well and stop accusing me". I said as I fight back my tears, not ready to appear weak before them.
"When will you stop pretending. We all know the truth now. You are a cheap slut, that role was meant for me. Everybody knows that I am better than you but you sold your body just for a role. You cheap prostitute". Sophia said as she lit up her face with a satisfactory smile.
" it was you, Sophia. You drunk me yesterday and framed me. When will you stop and celebrate me for once? You know I deserved this role, I worked hard for it." I implied as tears found it way to my cheeks.
"What are you talking about? Why are you lying against me, you are always playing the victim. You pathetic cheap slut." Sophia declared moving away from the camera.
"Enough of the harassment. Of course, she was with me last night. Is there anything wrong for her meeting with her fiance?
A tall rugged handsome feature, with a mysterious grin. A majestic figure, strong and serene with his piercing blue eyes.
I turned and it was him from awhile ago.
***
"How possible is this?" one of the media asked.
" This is Mr Gray. The Ceo of Sunny Media Production, real estate agent, and a tech." another press media bantered.
As their jaws dropped in surprise and shocked including mine, why didn't I noticed that it was the Almighty Gray, no wonder he threatened to sue me. He has a lot of connections and he commands respect.
"How possible is this. You have never been with any woman and we heard you dislike women. How could she possibly be your wife to be." another press teased.
"She is a slut, and she bullies me a lot in our industry. She sleeps with producers just for a role". Sophia said throwing herself on Grag as she cried.
" I love her regardless of her bad sides, and enough of all this or I will be forced to sue all of you for false accusations". Gray said pushing Sophia away from his body.
The press media began to leave as they fear to be sued.
Leaving Sophia, Gray, and myself there.
"Darling, thought you were rushing to the set, you should get going. Make sure to call me once you are done." Gray said giving me a kiss on my cheeks.
How could this possibly be true? He is the owner of Sunny Media and we spent the night together. Why would he even tell those expensive lies just to safe me? Why would Sophia even frame me up?
What is going on with me? I am not ready for any more drama. I was lost in my thoughts when a car horn cursed me to go kill myself somewhere else and not put him in trouble.
I quickly crossed the road and boarded a taxi to the set.
"What kept you so long? The director is so mad at you right now, you need to go and explain yourself." Lily said as she rushed to me encircling my bag.
I rushed to meet with the director and I could tell from afar that I was already dismissed from my role.
"I..."I stammer over my words as I try to explain myself to him, holding back my tears.
He turned to me, a shocking smile on his face.
"Miss Luna. Thank goodness you are here. Why are you sweating? You don't have to be sorry for anything, I am glad and happy that you are finally here. Please go get ready for us to shoot." he replied and gave me a sweet smile before walking out of the room leaving Lily and l.
"What is going on, Lily. Why is the director giving me so much respect? What happened".I asked confusedly.
"I don't know, Luna. But rumors has it that some men from Sunny Media were here today and had some talk with the director, come to think of it!What is the news over the internet that you are engaged to Gray? The owner of Sunny Media". Sophia chimed in,ready for some gist.
"I really don't know what is going on, its a long story Lily. But I will explain everything to you. Just help me get ready please."
I told Lily everything that happened, except from sleeping with Gray. I was too ashamed to talk about it and I wasn't proud of it. Everybody thinks I am some cheap prostitute and I didn't want to give Lily that idea and impression that I am cheap.
At least, she is the only person that accommodates me here. We were slowly turning best friends and I wasn't going to risk that for anything, not now cause I need her the most now.
"How could Sophia do such a thing to you? Everybody knows she doesn't like you but I couldn't believe it could get to this. " Lily said while placing some make up on my face.
" I don't know. I really can't tell why she hated me so much and besides, she's doing way better that I am in the industry,what more does she want?"I signed, not being able to understand the whole situations.
"Serves her right though. I'm glad Gray treated her that way,she will always learn the hard way. You need to be strong,girl. A lot of female actors will be coming after you, now that everybody knows about you and the almighty Gray."Lily whispered as we walked to the set.
We stopped talking as the director instructed we start shooting immediately.
"Great job all,Keep it up the good work. We meet here tomorrow,the same time". The director jested after shooting.
Lily couldn't wait for me as she had to leave with the director.
I walked to car park waiting for my ride as I sighted a shadow walking towards my direction.
I turned sighter Sophia, I wasn't surprised cause I was expecting her but not too soon though.
"You cheap bitch. What was the drama about today. How dare you embarrass me like that. I need you to confess to everyone that you don't have anything with Gray. He can't possibly have something to do with you,you are not his class,you are cheap and worthless." Sophia shouted angryly.
" What do you want from me Sophia? Why are you so pained. Why are you lacking peace, you need some peace cause your heart is so heavy of hate.And yes, I am fvcking engaged to Gray. Go Fvck yourself." I objected.I have never spoken to Sophia in this manner before, and I didn't know where this confidence came from but I was grateful for it.
Before I could walk away from Sophia, I felt her hands pulling my hair back, I turned back trying to retaliate but a hand already held Sophia causing her to scream in pains.
" you do not get to hurt the future Mrs Gray and get away with. please be careful next time miss, in order not to provoke Mr Gray.
Mr Gray sent me to come pick you, please get in the car." Gray bodyguard said leading me to the car.
I wasn't sure what this was, but I needed to get away from Sophia. I couldn't decline the offer.
Gray's pov
Her grey curls and elegant presence clouded my mind, and everything in the clearing seemed to have faded away, leaving just the two of us. My eyes stared dreamily.
I was drawn to her. I longed for her in a way that was new to me, a way that made everything else irrelevant.
My hands swiftly came out of my trousers pocket and nervously adjusted my tie, trying to compose myself and make me look presentable but I just couldn't control the urge. They were killing me, she was vulnerable and drunk.
I was going to take advantage of her, how did I become a monster? I kept withdrawing myself from her but I was drunk and weak too.
My lips brushed hers, and I felt her soft lips pressed against mine, my hands traced her cheeks, as she gently blushed shying away.
She closed her eyes and slowly surrounded herself with me.
I wrapped myself around her, and held her closed as I inserted my cock inside her, she screamed and whispered, begging for more.
I had never felt so alive and loved before, I wasn't sure of this woman but there was something different about her, I could feel it.
"Wake up, man"
I was shaken out of my thoughts by Theo.
"Don't tell me that you are still thinking about that woman. I'm glad I drank you last night. But what I don't understand is how you ended up with her, cause she wasn't the one I assigned for you last night. What could have happened? Theo said lost in his thoughts.
"I had my men investigate. Turned out Sophia equally drank her and set her up with an old man, both the man and lady you set me up with, got lost and entered the wrong room.
Why would you even do that? I have warned you to stay away from my personal life, I am not interested in all these ladies. Stay away from me, man." I snapped Theo, giving him a cold look.
"I get, I get. But why did you lie to her that you didn't remember any single thing? You took advantage of her, bro. You could have just walked away but instead, you had fun. Theo whispered teasing me.
" I really can't tell, there is something different and odd about her, she reminded me of her. After all these years, was she alive, was that why I got comfortable with Lena the other night? I need to keep Lena closer to me, she might be the one. But for now, I need Sophia to be dealt with. She needs to learn." I urged as I blazed in anger clenching my fist.
"Why are you suddenly interested in this girl, just let her go. I have already cleared my curiosity. Let's pretend nothing happened and just move and give the media a few days, everything will die off." Theo suggested sipping his drink with a satisfied smile.
"You started this and you must finish it". I yelled at Theo causing him to shake in fear as he slowly moved from my side.
" Don't tell me that you believe Lena is probably Oliv? That can't be possible, it's been ten years already, have you forgotten how we searched for her and we got nothing. Thought you'd moved on when you instructed we stop the search. I understand that she looks so much like her but she can't possible be Lena. If she was Lena, why hasn't she come to you after all these years.". Theo said, his eyes filled with worries and concerns.
"I don't know, I guess we have to revisit the case,"I uttered growling.
Lena pov.
I sat in Gray Suv's car as his bodyguard drove me to my house, I kept taking a glance at him as he drove in silence.
I wasn't sure if I was to ask after Gray or why he was helping me, I remained silent as I gently stepped out of the car, beeding him farewell as I walked to my doorstep.
I found my way to the bathroom and took a quick shower, I was too exhausted to eat, so I headed to my bed trying to recall today's event when I got a notification on my phone
"Whatever it is that you think that you are doing with Gray, you better end it for your good. Gray isn't into ladies, he just wants to use you. He will never love or take you seriously.
The more time you spend with him, the more chances I am likely to release your sex tape with him.
Have a great day and life.
Gray boyfriend."
"Sex tape!?" I snapped jumping out of the bed, painting around, not sure of what to do and who to call.
I can't possibly call Lily, I already lied that I didn't do anything with Gray.
How can he be gay and still lie that he's engaged to me, he must be a very selfish person. What exactly does he want from me, I am not even his class.
I have to text back and explain everything to his boyfriend.
I texted back, explaining everything, and begged him not to release my sex tape, as I was never going to get close to Gray again.
I waited, hoping for a reply and I just got a text back.
"You don't have to stay away from Gray. I need you to get close to him. He has a terrible background history and he needs me to most now, but I traveled out for studies, so, I need you to be always available for him but remember that I am watching you, in case you try to find your way to his pants.
Mind you, Gray should never know that I texted you, or I will release your sex tape.
Bye, Gray boyfriend"
Why should I do such tasks, why won't he just come back and take care of his boyfriend himself, instead of assigning me to a task with a threat?
I wasn't sure of what to do or say. I turned off my phone and went to bed, hoping for a better tomorrow.