MARIED CAMUCHO

06. Acting As Wife

"Alright, Miss Harvey. You have the nickname of a virgin goddess. Aren't you planning on eliminating that nickname? I mean, you might now meet someone who allows you to give everything to that man."

Rebecca threw a pretty smile at the host, Hilda John, before she turned to the camera to answer the question.

"I don't plan on having someone right now. I'm only going to focus on one of my goals, which is entertainment and modeling. I don't like to share my focus with anything else" he replied.

"Wow. You mean someone who's firm on the stand, yeah. But a few days ago there was news that you tricked the reporters. There's a rumor about you getting married to someone. When covered, it turns out that marriage is for your sister. Is that true?"

A little laugh was made from Rebecca's lips. "really. Rumors about me getting married are wrong. My real sister got married."

"alright. We're going to show one photo" Hilda said until a photo was plastered on the big screen behind them.

Rebecca half turned around to see what was displayed. Apparently, the photo shows Arturo kissing Dayana on the altar even though the man's face is slightly closed. Rebecca's facial complexion changed, not expecting Arturo and Dayana to do so.

"From this photo, please give a message to your sister and her husband. I heard you didn't come to their wedding because of your busy schedule."

Rebecca turned back to the camera with a smile made calm and graceful.

"Congratulations to your wedding, Dayana. I hope you can be happy and be a couple that complements each other. I hope there's no problem. You guys are so compatible. I wish you both the best."

"They look good. Have you ever felt like feeling this happiness too, Miss Harvey? Every human being is created in pairs. You can't be a virgin forever let alone an American."

"I also want to have a partner. But for now, I still want to focus on my career. If I were to become a successful woman, there would be thousands of men coming for me. Right, right?"

Hilda laughed a little. "You're right, Miss. You are beautiful and successful. There will be no man who will reject your charm. They'll definitely hunt for you."

"Of course," Rebecca muttered again turning her head with a meaningful look towards the photo of Arturo and Dayana on the screen.

Meanwhile...

Dayana's feet stepped into the back of Ingrid's house. He was quite amazed to see some people already there who were the closest relatives of the Camucho family.

"Hi" said Arturo who immediately embraced Dayana's waist and gave a warm kiss on her cheek.

"Say that you've been from the salon and my mom's gift is in the car. You'll bring it in my car" whispered Arturo before finally getting back up.

Dayana turned to the man with a look of wonder, but her feet stepped towards Ingrid who was joking with laughter with some guests.

"Lakeup!" ingrid exclaimed enthusiastically when he saw Dayana coming. He even immediately gave a hug that made Olivia roll lazy eyeballs.

"I'm glad you came."

Dayana reviewed an awkward smile. "I'm sorry. I ran out of the salon to dress up to look beautiful in front of you, Mom."

"It's okay. You're beautiful no matter what you are," praised Ingrid. After that, he introduced Dayana to some of his relatives there like to show off the woman who managed to get the heart of his son.

"Mom, I forgot your gift was still in the car. I'll take it first" whispered Dayana.

"no need. Let Arturo get it," Ingrid said, no problem.

"Mom, there's a call from Uncle Ben for you" Olivia said, handing over her phone.

Ingrid received the phone. "Attent. I have to pick up the call from my sister first."

Dayana nodded. He was left together with Arturo and Olivia in the middle of the simple event.

"I heard you're Rebecca Harvey's sister" Olivia said with a hostile face to Dayana.

That question made Dayana turn to Olivia. "W-wow. You know where it's coming from?"

"I saw an event that interviewed Rebecca and there was a photo of you with my sister shown."

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"If people know I'm her sister, what if they find out that the real one you're getting married to is Rebecca?" dayana asked in a cautious tone as she pulled Arturo away from the crowd around.

"Why are you panicking?" sahut Arturo asked back. He looked calm as usual, even sipping a drink as if there was no problem whatsoever.

"Of course I panicked. What if your mom finds out later and her health becomes-"

"You don't have to panic. It's clear I'm married to you now" she continued.

"Hello? Have you always been this relaxed? If I get caught, I'll be finished. You can go back to Rebecca, but what about me? I'm gonna hate your family, it's decided my boyfriend, and Rebecca's fans are gonna think I took you away from her."

"You're overreacting" muttered Arturo, sipping his drink again, which was now an empty glass.

"Nobody would suspect you'd do well as my wife."

The conversation was stopped by Dayana's cell phone ringing from inside her bag. When viewed, it turns out that Rebecca's contact made the call.

Arturo gestured for Dayana to pick up the call. She chose to leave as if she knew Dayana needed space to talk to her sister.

"What's wrong?" ask Dayana.

"Are you with Arturo?"

Dayana glanced at Arturo who was quietly listening to her mother talk in front of her. "Yes. He's with Mrs. Camuchos. Why?"

"He didn't pick up my call. I gave him a message too, but he ignored me. Can you help me?"

"Otherwise, Bec? Last time I helped you, I got stuck here."

"Talk to Arturo and persuade him to pick up my call and meet me."

Dayana twists lazy eyeball. "Persuading him is the same as coaxing a stone. You sure he'll hear me?"

"I beg you, Day. I'll increase your pay three times what it was yesterday."

"Okay!" sahut Dayana fast. "I'll tell him to call you."

"Thanks, Day." - "Thanks."

"You have to thank me often" Dayana said proudly.

"Day, I'd like to ask you. You didn't... think about actually getting married to Arturo, did you?"

"What?" Dayana laughs amusedly. "You're kidding! He's not my type, Bec. Is there only a man? I have many lovers. Why would I take yours?"

"Thank God you don't have any special feelings for her. I just want to make sure."

The call ended after Rebecca said goodbye. Dayana again approached Arturo who was embracing Ingrid to walk to the center spot to start the core event of his birthday celebration.

Time passed too. All the guests left after the show was over. Arturo and Dayana are still at Ingrid's house to help clear things up.

"Why don't you two just stay here?" bargain Ingrid to make Dayana cough because it chokes her own saliva.

"Me-stay?"

"Yes. There's an empty room here. You can occupy Arturo's room. Isn't that right, kid?"

Arturo nodded just like that which made Dayana cast a gestureful gaze.

"You don't want to stay here?" timpal Olivia seemed to be questioning it suspiciously.

"Oh, are you guys really lying just to please my mom?" he made Dayana swallow.

"Stop your suspicions, Olivia. We are really married" added Arturo, who had chosen to remain silent.

"I don't trust you yet. Arturo, you never even want to talk about your wife and just say you have someone. Why didn't you show it to us back then? You guys got married and-"

"I'll stay here" Dayana tried to stop the brother's debate. More precisely, Dayana did not want Olivia to be more suspicious especially after seeing the face of Ingrid who seemed to agree with Olivia just now.

"I'll stay the night. For the room, we can sleep anywhere." Dayana embraces the intimate arm of Arturo. "Well, baby?"

Ingrid smiled happily. "alright. Maybe you can sleep in Arturo's room. I'll clean it up first."

Dayana was about to stop Ingrid, but the woman had already enthusiastically gone to tidy Arturo's room.