The Charm of the Director

Episode 8

"What should I do?" Jessy asked nervously. He did not even realize the car they were using today was a limousine. When in a building that he did not know where it was, they both moved cars with a driver wearing official clothes. And he was now convinced that they were going to a big event. He looked at every corner of the car. His hands are interlocked. He's really nervous.

"It's enough to be next to me." Dean replied as he approached her. He moved to sit next to Jessy.

Jessy quickly jumped over Dean while looking away at him. Dean chuckled and looked out. The sun was about to set and a speck of rain started to be seen on the window.

Jessy scratched her cheek. He was not used to the thick powder stuck to his face.

"Whatever you do, you're still beautiful, my dear." Dean's Eject. He took a glass and sipped the drink in the limousine.

"Don't call me darling! You have no right" replied Jessy ketus while looking at him.

"Of course I'm entitled. I paid you very dearly. Now you just do your part according to my direction."

As the car turns, they wait for another queue to get into the red carpet, Dean now sits next to Jessy. "Please, play your role well” whispered while holding Jessy's open back.

"Take your hands off my back! Or I'll yell because you're abusing underage girls!" threaten Jessy.

Dean looked at her hand that was clinging onto Jessy's open back. "I didn't realize it. I thought only your front clothes were open. But your skin is smooth. I like it.." seduced Dean.

"I'll scream and get out of here!"

"You started it. Besides just my hand sticking to your smooth back, aren't you being too outrageous? I paid you to be my partner on this show. If there's anything I'm doing unconsciously, you have to understand. I'm not harassing you anyway.."

"If this be the first and last time you deal with me." replied Jessy sharply.

Dean sighed while nodding. "All right..."

Before long, the door opened. Someone wearing a suit and sunglasses opened the door for them. Dean went down first and waved his hand at the reporters and paparazzi who had been waiting for him since. This time it was the main star.

The scandal only appeared this morning and now he is holding a girl. When she and her manager made a plan last afternoon, only Jessy remembered. There is no other woman.

Cindy looks like she just arrived. It looks elegant. But according to Dean, Jessy is much prettier and attractive than the woman. He lowered his head and asked Jessy to come down.

He reached out his hand and Jessy returned Dean's hand. He followed the man's words to do his part well. When he came down, he lowered his head in disbelief. No one ever knew about him. From this moment on, although he did not know who Dean really was and what his profession was, he was sure from now on people would know him a lot.

There were sounds of people approaching him. When her face looked up and Dean corrected the location of her dress, she was shocked when the camera beam pointed at her. The glint of the blitz and the sound of the camera slightly disturbed him. He closed his eyes with one hand.

Suddenly Dean pulls Jessy's hand and holds it tightly.

"Please show yourself to all the reporters and smile sweetly. This time you're my partner, baby." whispered Dean.

"I was surprised." whispered Jessy but she immediately smiled and waved her hand at the camera.

When one of the reporters approached them, Dean immediately took up his role.

"Who is this beautiful woman you're carrying, Dean?" Ask one of the reporters.

"As you can see, this woman is my partner." Dean replied casually. His hand immediately pulled Jessy's waist.

"Did you bring it up because of the scandal that happened this morning?"

Dean laughs.. "Oh, I'm not interested in the scandal at all. As you can see, is my partner no prettier than my partner in the video?"

All the reporters laughed. Jessy was confused. The video? What video?

Then the reporter switched the mic to Jessy. Reflexes he immediately tightened his grip on Dean. Dean looked down while whispering.

"Look easy. You are very beautiful, miss. Are you happy to be the partner of a very famous young director?

"I'm sorry, my fiance is not from showbiz. He's a little stiff." replied Dean casually.

All the reporters immediately fussed and the cameras and blitz began to bother Jessy.

Jessy looked at Dean in disbelief. He thought this was the last time he met the man. But easily the man said that he was his future wife. That's when he realized his life would never be the same as it used to be. His face was definitely the headline of a number of news.

One of the organizers pulled the two of them into the event building.

"What are you saying! I'm not your fiance!" Jessy was angry

"Calm down, I need to get the reporters out of you. That's why I said that word."

"But not by saying that I'm your future wife!"

"That's it.. You can make people see you. You're beautiful, honey. You've been the center of attention ever since you got out of that car." Dean replied as he pinched Jessy's chin.

Jessy is silent and walks with Dean to where he has been provided. They easily leave a crowd of reporters still shocked by something that could become the subject of tomorrow's hot news.

Just the first time attending the award show, Jessy felt very enjoyed it. Because he did not know the actresses and actors of Hollywood films, he was silent while watching the event that took place. Some famous female singers have sung her songs. When the singer was done, two actresses walked to the mic for the best director nomination reading. Some film footage is shown.

Jessy's eyes were wide open. "You're the director of Death?"

"You think?" dean asked with a smile.

"And the winner goes toooo." said the actresses simultaneously.

Jessy looked at Dean who was still smiling. He could feel Dean's hand grip so tightly. Jessy knew the man next to her was nervous. His face was seen on the stage.

"DEAN JUSTIN LEE" they shouted at the same time.

Jessy looked at Dean who seemed to be smiling happily. He looked at her and lowered his face. Dean quickly kissed Jessy's lips before he stood up and walked onto the stage.

Whatisit? Did he kiss me? No!! Jessy said to herself. He was still confused at the very brief incident. He couldn't even hear the words Dean said on stage.

As he stared at the stage, Dean was smiling while looking at him. He looked like he was proposing to her.

"I love you, baby. Thank you for your support and love.." Said Dean in a sincere tone.

Highlight the camera directly highlighting the Jesst chair. Jessy could see it on the screen behind Dean.

Jessy widened her eyes as a clap of applause echoed throughout the building. All eyes were on him. He was nervous and could not sit quietly. He wants to leave if he can. But that hundred thousand dollars? Jessy was frustrated.

When the show resumed, Dean sat down next to Jessy.

"What are you doing..! You're gonna make my perfect life hell!" Whisper Jessy in an annoyed tone.

"will not. It was just acting. I want to warn Cindy by using you. Relax, I'll pay for it."

"Not only that, you also stole my first kiss!!" jessy protest.

Dean looked over and smiled. "Right, that means you've got me. I'll never make you run. You'll only accept me, not the others."

"What do you mean?"

"Kiss" whispered Dean while kissing Jessy's lips a second time.

"Why are you doing this, Dean!" jessy shouted in her heart.