Chapter 18 Found Eighteen

This is probably my happiest day. I am here now in my dream industry, working with my favorite actors, my best friends were here, Anne and Lieo, and of course, I'm with the person I like. I finally graduated from one-sided love.

Now I can finally say that I already moved on from Jester. I have been in prison with my love for him for a long time. I love him even if I know that he can never love me back.

"Hey, Alli!"

I look at the person who called me.

"Are you okay?" I can see the concern in his eyes.

Probably I look sad from remembering my love for Jester. That is why he got worried.

I smiled at him to assure him that I am fine.

'I'm fine, Lieo. You don't need to worry about me." I said to him.

'If you are really okay, then what do you call this?" He said, then he went closer to me to wipe my tears.

'Tears of joy?" He asked.

I also touch my face. I didn't notice that my tears already flowed, just like what happened in the boutique last time.

"Hey, spill it out." He said.

I sighed. "It's nothing okay? Rest assured that I am fine. And yes, you are right; these tears are tears of joy. Finally, I graduated from unrequited love." I told him. Then again, my tears continued to flow, but I was smiling.

He grabbed me and gave me a warm hug. 'That's great to know. I am happy for you."

I hug him back. I am happy that I met him. I feel like Charles returned from his presence.

I suddenly missed Charles. It was as if people like Charles were all around me. Just like Vince and this one I hugged.

"Ehem."

We look at the person who called our attention.

'You guys hugged for too long." Andrew coldly said.

I can't help but smile because of Andrew's reaction.

We removed from each other's embrace. When Andrew saw it, he immediately grabs my hand and left the place, leaving Lieo alone.

I am not worried because Anne is also there. I know that she will take care of him. Also, this is what I am waiting for. Giving those two an alone time to bond and talk. They have many issues that they need to settle.

Andrew brought me to Vince's tent. Vince is currently shooting his scene. It only means that I am alone now with Andrew.

'Is it true that you are the one who convinces Lieo to go here?" He asked me in a cold voice.

I nodded and a bit clueless why is he acting cold now.

"So it's also true that in exchange for him coming here is your willingness to be his stylist?" He hissed.

'Yes," I answered him.

Andrew ruffled his hair. Annoyance was evident on his face.

I secretly smiled.

"W-why did you want him here? W-why did you accept his offer to be his stylist? D-do y-you... D-do you l-like him?" He asked nervously.

I frowned at his reaction. I was happy seeing him having this reaction towards Lieo a while ago, but now my heart is hurting for him. I can't bear to see his face full of fears and looks broken.

I caress his face. 'Andrew, yes, I do like him."

His eyes widen. He was about to say something, but I cut him off.

"As a friend, BEST FRIEND," I said to make my statement clear.

I even emphasize the word best friend for him to be assured that Lieo and I will never be more than that.

'What about me?" He asked.

'You? Well..."

I can see the excitement and anticipation in his eyes.

I raised my brow. 'I thought you wanted to court me first? So it's that it?"

He grins. "I will still court you even if you tell me now that you like me. You like me not as a friend but more than that."

I rolled my eyes. But I can't deny that I feel happy now that all the misunderstandings had been settled now.

'Wait, are you jealous earlier?" I teased him.

'Of course not! Love is not jealous, right? So why will I be jealous?" He said defensively.

'So what were your action means then?" I said, still teasing him.

'I am not jealous. I feel scared than jealous. I love you, Alli, and I don't know if I can accept the fact that you will not choose me." He said in a serious tone.

I smiled but my heart is beating so fast. Andrew never fails to make my heart flutter.

'You don't need to be scared. But you know what? I honestly like to see you being jealous because you look so cute." I said, then I pinch his cheek.

'Oh really?" He said, then he started to tickle me.

I can't stop laughing from his tickles. I was asking him to stop because I feel like I am losing oxygen from a nonstop laugh.

'But when I saw your scared and nervous face, I can't help but feel hurt because of that. I don't want to see you like that." I said seriously.

He went closer to me, and he hugged me tightly. 'Me too. I don't want to see you having a hard time. That is why I will do my best not to make you feel jealous."

I raised my brow. 'Really? Then why are you like that to Anne?"

He frowned. He seems clueless from what I am feeling towards him and Anne.

'You guys are so close, and I think I have never seen you being that close to someone. That is why I thought that the person you like is her and not me." I said, a bit embarrassed.

He chuckled then he tighten his hug. "Just like what you feel for Lieo, I like Anne as a friend or maybe as a younger sister."

I smiled at him and hugged him back tightly.