Strangers in Love

CHAPTER 10: THE POSTED PHOTOS

Ada's POVIt's half past 11 a.m. when I arrived at the studio. I plan on giving my two weeks’ notice to Dale after the taping of this sitcom so I could go back to my Live department.

Earlier, I went to my former department to notify them that I am going back, but I can sense something might have happened with how they look at me.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I said with my brows furrowed, asking one of the Program Producer, Abbie.

"Nothing, I was just wondering how our "Miss-stay-away-from-men" is with Mister Yohan Lane last night." she said, gesturing the quote signs in the air.

My mouth was wide open in shock, "How.. How did you know?" I stuttered.

"Haven't you checked your f*******:? There are lots of photos of you with Mister Lane tagged by the name of Andrew Wynowitz. So, meeting with the family already?"

"Oh no?! You're not serious!" anxiously taking out my phone to check my page. By this time, we are walking along the connecting bridge from our department to the Taped department.

I screamed in horror, "Oh s**t! I gotta call my Uncle!" returning from where I came from, looking for a powder room.

Waiting for my Uncle to answer my call, I keep biting my nails nervously. He answered on my third attempt. "Uncle! Are you out of your mind?!" I shouted, not giving him a chance to say his opening spiel. "Why?! Why did you tag him? No, why did you post our photos?!"

"No, honey, listen. He asked me to.." I did not let him finish his sentence.

"He did?! Why?!" I asked with confusion and frustration, "Uncle, I fear that rumors might spread."

"Honey, listen. I can tell you that he likes you. He asked me to tag him and besides, you look good together."

I am not really listening to what my Uncle is saying. All I think of is the possibility of the rumors.

"Ada Marie, you listen to me. I can really tell you that he likes you. Why not give yourself a chance, okay? I have to go, my client's here. Bye." He did not wait for me to respond, he cut the call just like that.

Now the problem is, how am I supposed to face Yohan, and it's not just him, there is also Dale's mockery.

I keep on walking towards the studio, not minding the people who keep on smiling and smirking. Only the thoughts of rumors and fear filled my head.

I don't know how I manage to go all the way here, but I am now in front of Dale and Yohan's office door. I took a deep breath and my right hand was already up to knock but I heard a giggle and a whisper in my ears.

"Why are you hesitating to knock? Something's bothering you?" I know clearly that it's Dale. So, I turned to look at him. But he added "He's not here, he's supervising the editing today." still smiling in a silly way. How annoying, right?

"Oh, i-it's not like that. I just want to give you this." handing over a small envelope with my immediate notice inside. It was supposed to be a two weeks’ notice but because of those posted photos, I decided to make it an immediate notice.

Dale opened the envelope and read, after a minute or two he shook his head, "No, I cannot accept it." Frustration is now written all over my face.

I was shocked and confused. "Why not?"

"Because Yohan doesn't know about it yet." Then he gave out a devilish laugh. "You seemed so agitated. Is it because of the photos?" he asked seriously.

I did not answer. Dale continues, "I haven't seen him smile that way. Though he likes being surrounded by people, he really doesn’t interact with many people. That's why he always wears his fake ring." he paused, waiting for my response, but I did not.

"I am not telling you this because I am his friend. But I am telling you this as your older brother. Please, think about this twice. No, ten times." wiggling the envelope in the air before putting it on Yohan's table.

"A-alright, b-but can I just work outside the office since the shoot is over?" I asked. Dale just nods in approval.

Yohan's POV

It has been 13 hours since Ada posted the photo of the paper flower that I gave her and I somewhat feel proud of it, so I gave it a heart reaction. Although she used me as the background of that photo, I still feel happy.

I am also uploading a photo of me alone from yesterday's event when I saw photo tagging requests from Ada's Uncle Drew. The photos and videos of me and her singing are amazing, so I accepted every request.

My focus is on my phone when I hear the people around me clap their hands proudly and whistle. I looked at them with confusion on my face when I heard one of the editors say, "You the man, boss!" and another "Congrats boss! Finally!" from the other program producer.

"Huh? What?" I asked.

Nobody says about why they are celebrating, only then I realized that they have probably seen the photos that were tagged by Ada's Uncle.

"Meeting the family is a real quick progress huh!" our big boss said, still clapping his hands proudly while shaking his head. I didn't even notice him there.

"You're blushing! Oh my gosh!" shouted one of the TV producers.

So, to stop them from teasing me, I stood up and smiled at them. "Fine, let us finish everything early today. Chicken and beer are on me." then the loud whistling and clapping became louder.