177: Surprise~!

Surprise~!

There were only two or three times Hera felt the original Heaven's heart. The first time was during the time Dominic brought up divorce; the second time was with Axel in his car, and the third time was now. Each experience felt awful for the very reason those feelings… weren't Hera's.  0

Ironic. Hera wanted this life — she already claimed it as hers, and yet, she was reluctant to feel the original Heaven's deepest emotions and she knew exactly why.

"Director Guan!" 

Heaven snapped back to the current lapse when Leo raised his voice to get the director's attention. Leo raised his hand a bit, smiling when Director Guan turned his head. 

"Leo!" Director Guan then quickly noticed the person standing beside Leo. "Heaven?"

  When Director Guan locked eyes with Heaven, his face brightened up. "It's really you! Oh, god! It's been ages!" he spread his arms wide open, advancing in Heaven and Leo's direction.

"It's also good to see you again, Director Guan." Heaven chuckled sweetly, returning the director's quick embrace. 

"How are you, girl?" Director Guan let her go, only to hold her arms while sizing her up. "You look just as fantastic as you were five years ago."

"Director Guan, you're flattering me, but thank you. I am well even when I was away from the limelight, but I watched all your works for the past five years. They never disappoint." Heaven threw the original Heaven's interference with her heart at the back of her head, smiling at the director. "Thank you for letting me be a part of this project. When I first heard it from Senior Wu, I was so excited to watch it. But he generously offered me a role."

"Look at him, acting like the director." Director Guan playfully clicked his tongue, warranting laughter from Heaven and Leo. "I was also surprised when he mentioned he thought of the best person for this role, but I knew you will pull this off."

"Hopefully."

"Of course, you can, girl." Director Guan winked at her, releasing her hand. "Anyway, have you read the script?"

"Yes."

"Good! I am planning to shoot this scene first…" Director Guan pulled up the rolled script from his back pocket, standing beside Heaven to give her instructions. 

As he showed Heaven which scene he wanted to take first and where she was in it, Heaven listened attentively. Meanwhile, Leo, who was with them, couldn't take his eyes off her. 

'I'm glad she turned up,' he thought, thinking that Heaven might not come considering who her husband was. The thought of Dominic left a sour feeling in his heart, but he quickly flashed a smile when Director Guan talked to him. 

"I was actually thinking that you and Leo will do this scene. Leo, come here quick." 

Leo walked closer to listen to the director and how he imagined the scene. Both Heaven and Leo listened to his instruction attentively, getting immersed in the idea the director was telling them. 

"Got it?" Director Guan showed a thumbs up, darting his eyes between the two. 

"Got it." Leo nodded, smacking his lips as he pondered about the scene. "Actually, I think it's a good one. I'll just do the first few scenes and then we can jump to that."

"Yes. That's the plan. How about you, Heaven?" Director Guan and Leo shifted their attention to Heaven.

"Yes." Heaven sported a short smile, nodding. "It works fine with me since l have some time to internalize."

"Good!" Director Guan clapped in satisfaction before checking his wristwatch. "You guys return to your dressing room. Leo, we'll start in an hour. Be ready."

"Yes, Director Guan." 

"Very well." Director Guan kept a wide smile, looking at Leo and then at Heaven. "I'll see you guys later. Nice to see you again, Heaven. I'm looking forward to your scene."

With that being said, Director Guan excused himself to help the staff before the filming. Meanwhile, Heaven and Leo stayed in their spot while watching Director Guan change his attitude, as he was now screaming like a roaring dragon. 

"He never changed," Leo chuckled, still amused at how Director Guan could be the most understanding person to a terrifying one. He then glanced at Heaven. "Do you know which room you can use?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you okay?" he asked, furrowing his brows as Heaven seemed a little distracted while discussing the scene. 

"Of course."

"Are you nervous?"

'Nope.' — was her instinctive answer, but kept her mouth shut. 

"A bit." Heaven used his wrong assumption as an excuse. "This is the first movie I'll appear in after five years and somehow, Director Guan's expectation is a little overwhelming."

His smile grew warm and, without thinking, he patted her shoulder. "You have time. If you need help, just tell me. I'll see what I can do."

"That's very reassuring. Thank you." Heaven maintained her benign demeanor, glancing at his hand on her shoulder.

"Ah. Sorry."

"It's fine." 

Leo held his hand on his back. "Anyway, should I help you go to your room? Did you bring a team with you?"

A team? Heaven quickly rummaged through the original Heaven's memory to understand his question. 

'Ahh… a glam team.' 

"I don't have a team. I'll just do my makeup and, well, ask for the makeup team in the production to do my back." 

"I see. If you need help, I can lend you my staff. They already know you so —"

"Heaven?"

Just as Leo was offering what he could offer to Heaven to make her life more convenient, they heard Paula's voice from behind. As soon as Paula's voice caressed Heaven's ears, the life in her eyes returned. Both Heaven and Leo turned to Paula, only to see the utter shock plastered on the latter's face.

"What are you doing here?" Paula blurted out, darting her eyes between Heaven and Leo. 

The corners of Heaven's lips stretched from ear to ear, jumping to Paula's side. Without thinking, Heaven suddenly hooked her arms around Paula's.

"Surprise~!" Heaven sweetly announced. "Senior Wu offered me a role in the project and I agreed. I didn't tell you because I want to surprise you. After all, it's always our dream to work on a project together."

Her eyes squinted happily as she added, "Are you happy, Paula?"

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