WHEN LOVE CALLS - CHAPTER 25&26
~Just a chance~
The place went dead silent after Mokee’s revelation with all eyes focused on her in shock and surprise except that of Nana’s whose lips curled up with a smile.
“You heard that?” Nana says cutting the silence. Cove’s and Orion’s eyes remained on Mokee while she, lowered her head looking at the ground.
“Now, I hope you could back off and stop hara_”
“You shut it, and you follow me!” Cove cut Nana off pulling Mokee out of there.
“Hey you_” Nana made to go after them but Orion held her back.
“Leave them, let them talk” He said loftily while Nana scoffs.
“You know the problem I have with you? You’re way too soft for a man! Pfft!!” Nana huffs in annoyance, walking out of there.
Remaining Orion only, he balled his fists with his teeth clenching.
*. *. *
“Let go of me already!” Mokee shouted for the umpteenth time as Cove literally dragged her into one of the dressing room slamming the door shut behind him.
“What was that you just did out there?” His voice questioned, obviously lividly.
“What was what? What was what Cove!” She snaps back, whipping his hand away. She turns leaving but he pulled her back, holding both her shoulders firmly.
“Monkey…tell me, why did you do that? Why did you lie? Do you h@?? me that much for you to deny me?” He asked calmly this time around, but with a pained voice.
“Then what do you want me to do? Broadcast to the whole wide world you did this to me? Then what next, I’ll be labelled as one of your f-__-king sluts? I’ll be seen as a despicable woman who gives her body out to a man easily uh!” She pushed his chest back.
“But you know that’s not the case. You know it isn’t true! Even if so, does it makes any different with Orion? He’s a man like me!” Cove countered.
“At least he has a clean record and he isn’t a Casanova like you. Everyone knows you well in this industry, they all know what you’re capable of doing”
“JUST WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME MONKEY!” He suddenly flared, getting her flinched.
“Is it wrong to like you? Is it wrong to like you so much like this? Why won’t you even give me a chance at all? I’m young, handsome, rich, famous, I’m every ladies dream man! Everything you could ever asked for, so why won’t you just look at me!”
“Does it makes sense you like me? Until some months ago you h@??d me. You were rambling on how I’m too low for your level and now you’re claiming you like me? How can you love me when you h@??d me so much??”
“About that…you see, men actually tends to fall in love faster, even than women. The reason behind it is because men don’t question their emotions like women do. If a man is in love with you he won’t deny it. I realized I fell for you and I took initiative to work on it”
“So, you’re saying you fell in love with me within that short period of time?”
“Why won’t you believe me? Are you afraid I’ll hurt you or…or do you gave gamophobia?” He quirk a brow.
Mokee scoffs.
“I’m done talking to you” She turns to leave again but he held her back one more time.
“Tell me the truth, I asked you the other night but you didn’t give me an answer.” He held her palm softly this time around.
“Do you really feel nothing for me? Has your heart, never once skipped a beat… for me?”
Mokee removed her hand from his.
“You…have dated a tons of ladies in the past. Dating is no big deal for you so as dumping them all. For a man who is good at nothing but playing around with women feelings, do you really think I’ll give my heart to such man? You’re a man who dates a lady until he’s tired of her, can a man like you really like a lowly woman like me sincerely. Do you really like me or you’re just trying to fool around? Can you be really certain, that I’m not just a fling to you?” She shook her head.
“The answer is simple Cove, I’m sorry but I don’t wanna be a pathetic victim of yours. Count me out, it’s impossible” She declared walking away out of the room for real this time.
“$h|t!” Cove ruffles his hair in exasperation.
As Mokee got out of the room, she met Jemma, who was actually eavesdropping on them.
She scoffs and made to walk away but her voice stops her
“You don’t actually think he’ll marry you or anything right?” Jemma asked.
“What?” Mokee turns back.
“Young woman, this is a piece of adjust to you as your senior, you’re not Cinderella, wake up will you? Cove is not someone you can handle. If you really care about yourself then wise up and stay away from him. He can never be yours” Jemma said.
“Why don’t you talk for yourself?” Mokee replied.
“What?”
“Why? You mad he’s chasing me around? Instead of being unnecessary jealous why don’t you work on yourself and make him see you instead. Don’t you dare come here and pour your frustrations on me, I’m already frustrated as it is” Mokee said and walk away.
Jemma scoffs, then folds her arms.
“She thinks she’s all that just because she’s in the limelight? Enjoy it while you can, it’s only for a short while. I’m gonna drag you back to the shadow Mokee” She smirks evily.
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Orion and Mokee sat beside each other. They’re currently in Orion’s van to have a chat prolly.
Mokee kept her head down playing with her fingers while Orion kept a straight face, not looking at her rather.
He seems angry.
“I’m… I’m sorry” She mumbles after a moment of silence.
“For what?” He deadpan.
“For lying” She replied.
He kept silent.
“Orion…” She looks at him.
“Are you really mad at me?” She asked
“How do you think I’m feeling right now?” He asked back not looking at her.
“Very angry” She mutters.
“Mokee, does my warning means nothing to you at all?”
“Orion i_”
He looks at her and she bit her lower lip.
“I’m really sorry Orion, I shouldn’t have let that happened” She said again.
“Why? Why did you let him do that to you. You knew the kind of person he is. I clearly told you what he wants from you? Was it a mistake, or… do you… really like him?” He asked looking at her this time around.
“I didn’t mean for it to happen, I planned on staying away from him like you said but then that night, he suddenly calls me out. He says he’ll come if I don’t. I had no choice so I went to see him, but then…he got drunk and…” She paused taking in her lower lip
“Did he… forced himself on you?” He suddenly asked making her gasp.
“Uh?”
“Tell me the truth Mokee, did he… forced himself on you?” He asked again.
“He didn’t touch me, it’s not what you’re thinking Orion believe me. He only gave me this, nothing else. I’m really sorry Orion, this won’t happen again so please don’t be mad at me…” She said in a low voice, looking down.
Orion sighs out after a while.
“Mokee… look up” He said and she slowly do.
He cups her face to her surprise.
“Promise me, if he ever does tries getting smart with you, you’ll let me know right away” He stared straight at her.
“I…I will” She mumbles.
“From now on you have to listen to me okay?” He said, she nods.
“You…are not mad anymore?” She asked.
“I’m still mad, seeing that pisses me off” He referred to the love bites on her neck while she lowered her face again.
“But I might stop being mad if I could see you blush this moment” He added making her look up.
“Uh?”
“Blush for me like you used to, and I’ll forgive you” He said and she took in her lower lip immediately to avoid the impending smile coming out on her lips.
“Uh?” He brought his face closer, she moves her face back suddenly getting shy but Orion surprised her by bringing his lips to her occiput, planting a soft kiss there.
“Don’t disappoint me again, okay?” He said after withdrawing. She nodded.
“Let’s go, $h00ting will be starting soon”
*. *. *
Orion and Mokee got to the location set, only to find all including the director with worried faces.
“Oh Mokee where have you been?” Nana questioned going to her
“Did something happened? Why do the atmosphere look like this?” Mokee asked
“It’s that prick. He suddenly disappeared without telling no one” Nana replied.
“What do you mean?” Orion, who is beside Mokee asked also.
“Orion!” The director called walking closer.
“Director, what’s happening?” Orion questioned.
“Cove left. He won’t pick any of our calls nor that of his manager. No one knows where he is. Can you help us contact him, maybe he’ll take yours” The director says.
“Okay” Orion tried his number but it was in vain.
“It says not reachable” Orion says.
“Director!” Cove manager called running to him.
“He just text me now, he said he’s tired of $h00ting and won’t continue for now” The manager said
“What??” All gasp in surprised.
“That’s so like him” Orion mutters.
“What do we do director?”
“Why is he suddenly like this? He was cooperating all along so why now?” The director mutters in frustration.
“Can we $h00t without him?” Orion asked
“We have like eight scenes left to wrap up the movie and six of them has him in it. This is bad” The director said.
“I thought we’ll be finishing all these by tomorrow but now this??”
“Director, why don’t we $h00t the two scenes which he’s not first and I’ll find a way to get him here tomorrow” Orion suggest.
“Will you do that? Thanks Orion” The director said and walked away.
Mokee sighs where she’s standing, while Orion pats her shoulder.
“Let’s go” He smiles at her, while she smiles back.
*. *
For days, No body could get in contact with Cove, not even his manager or president Cody.
Orion had gone to see him a few days back but Cove had apparently changed his house passcode, so Orion was unable to see him cause of that.
He turned his phone off also so nobody could get to him.
The $h00ting was put on hold also since they can’t go on without him.
Mokee and Orion became closer doing the few days as Orion will come visiting, spending time with her and all.
“I would have loved to stay a bit longer but I have to attend this event” Orion said to Mokee at the door post.
“It’s okay, I shouldn’t be keeping a busy man here. You should go” Mokee said back to him.
He leans closer and kiss her forehead as he always does. This has seem to become an habit of his.
She had her eyes closed as he did and when she opens it, she gasp a little on seeing his face still close to hers.
Her cheeks grew red at their proximity while he closes the gab between them by kissing her cheek.
She wasn’t expecting that so she blushes more.
“I’ll call you.” He said pulling back while she just nods.
“Bye…” He smiles charmingly at her then leaves.
Mokee closes the door and walks to the sofa throwing herself on it.
A smile plastered on her lips.
*. *
Many days passed, no news came from either Orion or Cove. It was like the two got wiped off from the surface of the earth.
Ever since Orion left the other day she hadn’t heard from him.
No calls.
No messages.
So as for Cove.
No news came from the either of them.
“Arggh!” Mokee sighs out loudly staring blankly at the Tv.
She had her legs propped up on the sofa, with her arms wrapped around it. Though her eyes was on the TV, her mind wasn’t.
She was busy thinking about him.
Only his thoughts filled up her mind.
“You really do love him, don’t you?” Nana’s voice snaps her out of her thoughts.
“Uh? What? Love?? No…no I don’t! What made you asked me that. I don’t love him” She replied sharply.
Nana smirk
“Cool down Mokee. That was a psychological question. No name was mentioned but someone crossed your mind” Nana said
“I…I don’t know what you’re talking about” She looks away.
“Listen Mokee, you haven’t been yourself for the past few days. You keep checking your phone and sighing. I know that logic so well. You’re worried about him and miss him, don’t you?”
“What are you saying? It’s not… I’m just worried about how I’ll pay off my debts” She replied.
“Look, it’s good to love. It’s good to fall in love but don’t let that get in way of your dreams. Remember, this is a dire moment for you. You need no distractions, alright?” Nana said to her .
“I’m going to sleep” Mokee stood up, heading to her room.
” I’m going to get some groceries, wanna come with me?” Nana shouted after her.
” Not in the mood” She shouted back entering her room.
Nana only shook her head with a knowing smile on her lips.
Getting to her room, Mokee lies on the bed and just then her phone dings.
Checking it, her eyes widened on who it’s from.
Cove.
He f-__-king texted her. She reluctantly click on the message.
“Come” The message says. She creases her brows.
“Passcode, last four letters of your number” Another came in. Before she could type a reply, another pop in again.
“Don’t make me wait long”
Instead of texting back, she decided to call but his line was already switched off. Seems he did that after texting her.
She dropped the phone contemplating on what to do.
After a little thought, she picked up her phone and text Orion even though he might not check the message since he has not been checking her messages for some days now.
“I’m going to see Cove, here’s the passcode 9642” She texted him then changes her clothes. Nana wasn’t at home so it was easy for her to leave without any interrogation.
~COVE’S HOUSE ~
“Cove??” Mokee calls for the umpteenth time on getting to the living room. No response came and he wasn’t in sight also.
“Where is he? He asked me to come and now he’s no where to be found…” She mumbles walking to his bedroom.
“Cove…are you here?” She opens the door gently but there was no one on the bed. She went in without closing the door .
“Is he in the bathroom…but I hear no water running?” She was still thinking when some arms suddenly wrapped around her waist from behind. His jaw rested on her left shoulder and she gasps.
“I can’t give you up” His voice came from behind.
“For the past few days I tried doing it but I just can’t. I miss you like crazy and I wouldn’t stop thinking about you. You aren’t just a fling to me Monkey, you’re certainly not. You’re someone my heart beats faster for. Someone I really really like a lot” He added, his breath fanning her neck.
“Cove, let me go”
” Please…stop pushing me away. Give me a chance, just give me a chance to prove how much I like you, how much I’ve come to love you ” He says.
“let me go first then we can talk. Come on Cove”
” No. You’ll run away if I do. I won’t let you go anymore ”
” I won’t run away, just let go of me first” She says and he reluctantly let her go. She swivel on her heels facing him and a little gasp left her mouth on how haggard he had become.
His hair disheveled and unkempt.
He didn’t seem to shave cause she can see his beard already growing back.
He looks wan and dull.
” Why haven’t you been coming to $h00t?”
” I can’t. I’m sad. Can’t you see?”
” Why are you sad? Did someone died”
” My heart literally did. You rejected me remember? Don’t you know 40% of people who are rejected in a romantic relationship slips into clinical depression?”
” So, you’re saying it’s because of me?”
He walks to the bed and lay on it, lying on his back.
“I’m not going. I’m still sad” He mumbles.
“Don’t you know how much delay you’re causing to everyone? Are you really this selfish and despicable?” She chided but he said nothing. Mokee walks closer to him and pull his hand.
” Stand up now” She tug on his arm but instead Cove pulled her forward to him on the bed and she falls on him. A sharp gasp left her mouth.
“What are you _” She tried standing but he rolled her over, lying on her.
” I’ll go. But on a condition” He stated and she raise a brow.
“Kiss me” He said, she blinked.
“If you can kiss me, I’ll go get dressed right now and go with you” He added.
” What do you say?” He asked.
“Get off me!” She pushed him with her little strength but he got hold of her hands, pinning them down the bed.
He brought his face down to hers but before he could do anything, a voice stops him.
“COVE!!” Orion trots in dragging Cove away from her, before any of them could utter a word, Orion blessed Cove’s face with a heavy punch which got him falling to the floor.
Mokee gasp loudly, sitting up on the bed.
As if that wasn’t enough, Orion lunges forward to him giving him another one on the face again.
He lips bursted, dripping out a little blood.
“How dare you! How dare you touch her again!!” Orion seethes angrily raising his hand up to give him another.
TBC.