Kiss me tender

Chapter 125

The sight of Junia drew some reporters' attention away. They let go of Melissa to besiege Junia. Whenthey saw Colin and Junia walk out hand in hand, they took it seriously. It was said that Junia hadhooked up with a super backstage man who was not only investing a movie for her, but also invited herto endorse many high-end brands. Everyone was guessing who was the backstage man. They didn'texpect that Junia and Colin would come to the party hand in hand. They certainly wouldn't miss theopportunity to take photos and fight for the first news, thinking that the big secret backer finally came tolight. But they didn't expect that it was Colin.

Colin behaved honestly. He was wearing sunglasses, holding Junia's hand, and allowed the reportersto take pictures. Some of the reporters dared to ask about the relationship between Junia and Colinand whether they were lovers. For the sensitive problem, Junia looked at Colin and she saw himsmiling, neither angry nor disgusted. Perhaps he was in a good mood. Then Junia said to the reporters,"What do you think?" "What's the relationship between us?"

Junia said these words with a sense of complacency, just like a lady in her love when she was beingasked about her private affairs. All the reporters were shocked and nodded meaningfully. AlthoughJunia didn't admit it, it was more or less like she admitted it. So the reporters couldn't help takingpictures madly and their face seemed to be bright white under the cameras. Many entertainment groupsent an announcement to inform the editing department and everybody felt that tomorrow it would be abig news.

Almost all the reporters on the set surrounded Junia and Colin. On the contrary, the reporters paid littleattention to the stars. The other stars only looked at them, especially the female stars. All of themshowed great admiration for Junia.

At the same time, Melissa was standing in the distance, just looking at them quietly. It seemed thatColin was in a good mood. He didn't avoid the media at all and took pictures of them conspicuously.

More proudly, Junia held Colin's hand and gazed at them with a coquettish smile, as if trying to showoff her relationship with Colin.

In fact, Melissa was used to that. There were always many women around Colin, one after another.Very few people could stay around him for a long time. In other words, no one could make him fall inlove except for Avril. So she was used to seeing him and Junia showing up in pairs in such a high-profile way.

Then Colin caught a glimpse of the set, and then at Melissa. His eyes fixed on her. Although he wore apair of sunglasses, Melissa knew that he was looking at her quietly. His handsome face was carved inplaster, so beautiful and delicate, three-dimensional and hard. His nose was high and his thin lips wereclosed tightly. Nobody could guess his expression. Melissa couldn't tell his expression. She didn't knowwhat he meant by that. Was he bragging? Or did he just want to make fun of her?

Although Melissa felt a little nervous being seen by him, she had straightened everything out afterthinking over the past few days. She knew deeply that she and this man would never be together, bothemotionally and family. In particular, Mrs. Fannie was there, she would definitely try her best to stopthem, so she had given up.

Seeing that he looked at her, Melissa smiled at him sincerely and openly. Her smile would wipe out allthe hatred and conflicts between her and him. At the same time, she would face him and the love in thepast with peace.

But Colin frowned as he saw Melissa's expression with a grim smile. Then he turned around to talk withJunia intimately.

Feeling helpless, Melissa lowered her head and sighed.

Just as they tried to get closer and closer to Junia and Colin, a scream suddenly came from the gate ofthe film set. Then, as if being enchanted by the magic power, people around the gate rushed out and

the crowd surrounded the group of people who were moving here. When they were wondering whathad happened, someone shouted, "Ah-ah - Eric - Ah-ah - Eric - Eric……"

The reporters, stars and staff on the set all got to know what had happened at that time. They alsobecame thrilled. All the reporters, including those who had besieged Junia, completely ignored her.They left her behind and rushed out to watch Eric. This made Junia very uncomfortable. She curled herlips and looked very unhappy. But no one cared about her, even if she was a first-line star, she wasnothing compared to the super star Eric. Moreover, it was the first time Eric acted in TV play in threeyears. They were here today to interview him with some explosive news. Eric was their maininterviewee.

The news of the starting ceremony had been released before it was out. Eric's fans had rushed to thescene and blocked the way. As soon as Eric appeared, they followed him all the way. The gate of thefilm had been crowded with people along with there were so many reporters on the set, the crowd waschoked. Although Eric's team had sent eight bodyguards, it was still difficult for them to break throughand let Eric in. At last, the organizers called the hotel and asked more security guards to come over. Ittook a long time to let Eric in. The fans were also blocked outside the door. Only in this way could theceremony be held in order.

First of all, the speech of the organizers and the speech of the investors, the director and the producerwere delivered, followed by the ribbon cutting. And then the main character and the director and theinvestor would press the opening ceremony together. The rest of the time was for the reporters to askquestions. A line of stars, main actors, directors, producers and producers were standing on the stagefor reporters to ask and question.

Eric only had little scenes in this play, but because of his reputation, he was pushed to the center bythe director and the position of the leading role was taken. Then next to him were heroine Junia and thehero. Although Melissa played the supporting role, she didn't have much popularity as a new actress.Therefore, she was pushed to the far side.

Most of the questions were asked by the reporters to Eric. They were very curious about his suddenappearance in a TV series. They asked a lot of questions, sharp or personal. As a veteran, Eric wasgood at dealing with the media. Although he spoke with them frankly, he was able to give them aconvincing answer. When thinking carefully about his words, Eric did a good job in doing what he wassupposed to say and prevented the reporters from scheming.

Melissa kept silent and looked down at her toes, listening to the main character and the journalistlaughing and joking. Then she suddenly looked up and saw Colin sitting in the chair of the CEO asinvestor, with a glass of red wine in his hand and sipping slowly. And at the same time, his sharp eyesfixed on her. Seeing she spotted him, he squinted at her with a charming expression on his face.

Melissa looked at him. She felt his gaze was dangerous. Why did he keep it on her? It seemed as if hehad not let go of her completely. Instead, it made her feel uneasy and panic instead of less enthusiasticto her. Melissa was wondering if she should smile at him, but suddenly, Eric called her.

"Melissa……"

"Melissa?" Startled, Melissa almost thought she heard it wrong. She glanced at Eric and ignored Colin.Eric reached out his hand and beckoned, "Melissa, come over!"

Everyone turned to look at her, including the actors and reporters off the stage. Melissa stood still, eyeswide open.

Eric said again, "Melissa, come over!"

Feeling a sudden surge of excitement in her heart, Melissa carefully thought about what Eric meant todo this. He called her "Melissa" in front of so many people and even in front of so many mediareporters, which made her flesh creep. At the same time, she was confused why he did it. He wasgoing to make public his intimacy with her to the crowd. Or does he take any action after her words tohim the other day? However, what did the action represent?

As Eric called her over and over again, under everyone's burning eyes, Melissa finally moved. Shecouldn't help but look at Colin who looked calm and drank the red wine gracefully. But his eyes wereobviously more insidious than just now. He slightly narrowed, like a sharp sword, trying to pierce her.

In spite of his indifference, Melissa had to walk towards Eric gracefully and decently. Eric still reachedout his hand to her, but she could only resist the embarrassment. She reached out her hand, but Ericgrabbed it without mercy. They stood in front of the media, with their fingers crossed. People stared atthem. Even Colin' eyes turned more murderous, as if a storm was on the way.

In everyone's eyes, Melissa seemed to be at a loss what to do, especially when she saw Eric hold herhand, which made her heating up. And she felt as if her hand was a piece of hot iron. But facing themedia, she could only manage to smile and make herself as natural as possible. She knew clearly thatno matter what intention Eric had, she would have to keep his hand. Especially in front of Colin. Thebetter it was, the closer she and Eric were.

Eric said to the media, "It's the first time that I've acted on the stage with my junior sister today. I hopeeveryone will support her!" "If there is something wrong, please accept it."

The media journalists took pictures madly, which made Melissa not open her eyes. And a reporteramong them asked Eric, "Is Melissa only your senior sister?" "What do you mean by being so intimatewith her hand in hand?"novelbin

Eric replied with a casual smile, "It's her first time to attend such a meeting. Of course I should give hersome encouragement. Besides, I think we'd better be close to each other."

The reporter certainly didn't believe it and asked, "Except for this relationship, do you really havenothing?" "For example, will the other become someone you like?"

The question was too straightforward, but Eric threw up his hands and replied calmly, "What elserelationship do you think we have each other?" "Why don't you believe my words? Or do you actuallywant to hear me say that she is my lover so that you can go back to submit the paper?"

Everyone burst into laughter, thinking that Eric was humorous. Since the reporters couldn't get the truthfrom the inquiry, they were getting more and more confused by their ambiguous relationship, so theystopped asking for more time. Instead, they shifted the topic to acting and then they sensed somethingabout romantic love again. A reporter asked, "I heard that you two would play a couple in the play andmay also have part in a kiss scene?"

Startled, Melissa turned to look at Eric and asked quietly, "Well, is it true?" She knew nothing about thekiss at all.

Eric was confused too. He forced a smile and said, "Well, you should ask the directorfirst."