For The Stars Have Sinned

Levi led me out of the office and led me to the dressing room. I stopped in front of the door and looked at him. “I didn’t bring a dress,” I whispered.

He looked at me and sighed. “What are you doing in this place, Rishel?” he asked and took his phone out from his pocket. He called someone for a moment before turning his attention back to me. “Next time, don’t go alone.”

I bit my lower lip. “It’s not my fault —”

“Whether it’s your fault or not, you’re responsible for your actions!”

I jumped at his sudden outburst and stared at him fearfully. It was the first time he yelled at me and I couldn’t understand what I felt. I couldn’t understand why he was angry with me when I am the victim.

Noticing that I was staring at him, he took a deep breath. “I don’t want this to happen again. Don’t seduce that damn Rei. Do you understand, Rishel?”

“Do you blame me for what happened, Levi?” I frowned and tightened my grip on his cardigan that I was wearing. “It was Rei who tried to… To do that thing to me! I almost god destroyed by his hands but why are you blaming me, Levi? It’s not my fault!”

“If it’s not your fault, then whose fault is it?” He looked at me sharply. “I knew something’s going on between you and him in that party. Don’t deny it because I know you seduced that damn brat that night, Rishel!”

“What are you talking about?!” My teeth gritted in annoyance. “You are the one who always looks at Nicole! I knew that you still love her!”

He looked at me sternly. “You’re pointing a finger at me, woman?”

I don’t know why my heart suddenly throbbed while looking at him. Yes, he’s still Levi but not the one whom I knew. I looked away and bit my lower lip. “Sorry,” I said with a clenched fist.

I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath to stop the tears from falling. I know I’m just feeling sorry for myself and I’m too cowardly to question Levi but I’m afraid of the truth. I’m not ready to ask him who he really loves between Nicole and me.

“Sir Levi? Here’s the dress you asked of,” someone suddenly interrupted.

I looked at the woman who approached us. She was carrying a paper bag that I knew contained my change of clothes. Levi accepted it and gave it to me without saying a word. I didn’t even say a word when I entered the dressing room.

I don’t know how he manages the employee in this company. I guess, being a famous personality really has its perks or Levi has a connection with the company. I just know that we shouldn’t prolong our fight.

So I decided to hurry up as soon I left the dressing room. I saw Levi leaning against the wall while looking down at his phone. I quickly approached him and called him with a smile, “Levi –”

“Let’s go,” he interrupted what I was about to say and walked away first.

I was left stumped. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see the faint laughter of the woman who gave me the clothes. I looked at her and raised a brow, looking at her from head to toe, and said nothing before following Levi.

I clenched my fist in annoyance and even though I was embarrassed, I stepped forward after Levi. Some employees were still looking at him but no one tried to approach him so I wasn’t worried.

“Girl, look at that solo artist. Wasn’t she the one with the Vine who sang in behalf of Nicole?”

“I think so, girl.”

“She’s still following Levi up to this point? She’s desperate, huh?”

“True! Have you seen the latest news? She owe a debt of hundred million to Nicole but she is not paying! So shameless! I will certainly boycott her album launch!”

“Count me in! A girl like her is not fit to become one of the stars. She must be dreaming wide awake!”

The two women laughed.

I glared at them and they immediately looked away, pretending to do something. Hah. Those pathetic fools!

I quickened my pace, but no matter how fast I go, I still couldn’t catch up to Levi unless I ran, but it’s embarrassing so I was content to follow Levi’s big steps.

Levi got into the car first so I ran after him and opened the back door. But I was surprised when I saw Nicole with Leviin the backseat.

The two were kissing and didn’t even stop when I got into the car. My heart ached at what I saw and my vision blurred with tears, but I fought my own emotions and pulled Levi away from Nicole.

“What the heck are you doing? Levi is my boyfriend!” I shouted at Nicole who was grinning widely at me.

Nicole was currently sitting on the other side, Levi were in the middle, while I sat opposite Nicole. Levi was looking down at the phone he was holding. What disrespect?! He couldn’t even give a minute to stop Nicole and me from fighting? I stopped myself from hitting him and shot my sharp gaze on Nicole.

She raised her brow. “Didn’t we talk about you staying away from Vine? What are you doing here then?” Nicole asked.

My jaw clenched at what she said. “Levi is my boyfriend and that won’t change even if with the bet!”

“Ha!” Nicole laughed softly. “Your relationship ended when I exposed our bet in social media. What now? You won’t keep your promise?”

“Nicole!” I yelled in annoyance with a clenched fist.

Little did I know that this would be the payoff for our conversation at CFM. I myself offered the stake because I thought I could easily defeat her but I didn’t think that Maingey, Nicole’s manager, would cheat me. Cheating or not, by default Nicole really won that night.

“What now?” she asked with a laugh. “if you want your reputation to plummet, go ahead and continue being Levi’s tail. But if you’re not ready to put your reputation on the line, then fine. I’ll take Levi again. I just let him play a little with you yet you let yourself fall. So pathetic, Miss Larica.”

The corner of my lips twitched and looked at Levi. But he was still looking at the phone and didn’t care about the surroundings. I was annoyed by his silence and lack of attention so I quickly grabbed his phone from his hands.

“Who are you texting?!” I yelled in annoyance and read the messages.

His textmate name is Elise and she seems to be the famous host actress on a network today. Because I have an interview with Elise tomorrow and Levi seems to be checking whether the interview will continue tomorrow or not.

“Give my phone back,” said a low voice.

I looked at Levi and saw him looking at me grimly. I swallowed and quickly handed the phone to him again. Even Nicole was silent for a moment. I looked away. “Sorry,” I said.

“Don’t do that again,” he warned.

I nodded. “Yes.” I looked at Nicole who was quietly on the other side. I didn’t say a word anymore and just waited for the car to reach our destination.

But I was surprised when I arrived at the studio and noticed that some of the crew were looking at me. They looked so strange that I suddenly got nervous. Did something bad happen?

“Miss Rishel, it’s better that you don’t go out in public with Mr. Levi. Wait for the tension on social media to subside,” said the crew who approached me.

“Why, what happened?” I asked and quickly grabbed the phone.

I stopped for a moment when I remembered Rei but I quickly put that man out of my mind and browsed social media for updates. I suddenly gasped when I read a post.

The crew frowned and awkwardly looked away. “Miss Rishel, it would be better if you release a statement that you are married to a non-showbiz partner so that fake news does not spread.”

Marriage? Is it a good solution to lie to the press so that the gossip that Rei and I have a relationship will die down?

No. It can’t be. I ran back to where I came from and looked for Levi. I asked questions until someone pointed out that Levi was in the presidential office so without hesitation I ran to the top floor of the building.

I stopped breathlessly in front of the presidential office and even though the area was off-limits, I pushed the door open. An elegant office opened up to me, even more spacious than the office of the CEO of Topzan Entertainment.

“Levi? Levi!” I called and looked around as I stepped inside.

Because Levi is a co-owner, he often comes to this office. It was reserved for the owner of the company and since the owner was not there, it became Levi’s private office. This is the first time I’ve been inside because Levi doesn’t allow me to go there because it’s often the hangout place of Star A artists who are Levi’s friends.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

But I don’t think because it is so private that it has become a place for his private affairs.

My feet halted when I saw him and Nicole curled up on the sofa. Both were naked and they’re so engrossed that they didn’t even notice my arrival.

My mind went blank as I heard their moans and groans. It was Nicole who first noticed my presence. But instead of being ashamed, her eyes reflected of that being sly. She smiled at me and hugged Levi tightly while mockingly looking straight into my eyes.

I realized then. Their relationship isn’t really over yet. So this is what they are doing behind my back? Is this the reason why Levi never allow anyone to go inside his office?

I swallowed hard and tried to hold back the tears. “Levi,” I called him. But he didn’t hear me so I yelled his name. “Levitus Yushen!”

He stopped what he was doing and looked over his shoulder, meeting my gaze. He frowned. “What are you doing here?” he asked in a gentle voice and sat properly on the sofa.

I froze for a few seconds and could not speak. I don’t know where to start but I forced myself to say something. “So… Are you still with Nicole?”

Nicole smiled and combed her messy hair with her fingers. “Nope. We’re just friends with benefits. But oh well, if you’ll break up with him then I and Levi’s gonna be a couple again,” she said in a sarcastic voice.

Hearing that made me feel even worse and looked at Levi. “So you’re hooking up with me and Nicole at the same time, Levi?!”

“It’s not what you think,” he denied.

“Bastard,” I whispered into the air. I felt disgusted by the fact that I slept with Levi when he was sleeping with Nicole.

I felt dirty. My teeth clenched and balled my fists. “Shameless bastards!” I yelled and picked up the flower vase from the center table and threw it in Levi’s direction.

He immediately grabbed the flower vase and glared at me. “What’s your problem?!”

I laughed at him and cursed him. “Disgusting bastard!” I yelled again. “You’re having sex with Nicole when you’ve bedded me the other night? Tell me, are you a pig?!”