9 9 ANOTHER SECRET

In a luxury hotel, Sierra City

A naked couple was lying on a king-size bed. Their body soaked by sweat when they were exploring one another ravishingly with deep passionate kisses.

"Ehmmmm…." She moaned softly while she on top of her partner and smile seductively at him. Her round breast bouncing while they started moved harmoniously in the same rhythm. Pumping and kissing until both of them reached their orgasms and shouted their name.

"Ohh…..Roberttt...." She whispered his name softly when her wet body fell helplessly over his body. Tired, satisfied, and happy.

Robert rubbed her back gently, smiled, and lay a kiss on her forehead.

"Will you stay over tonight, Wanda?"

"No, no, no. I told Leo that I'll be home tonight, Robert. I bet he has been waiting for me already now…"

Wanda stood up and sway her hips while she walked into the bathroom for cleaning herself.

"And did your filthy rich husband knows about us?"

"Do you think? If he knew, could I visit you like I do today? After all, I still enjoying our bed gameplay so far, my dear Robert…"

Robert sneered and chuckled. This sly fox is really cunning and slithery. The problem is…

If it's come with money, she's a real deal for him. He was started Fashion Blast from nothing and because of her connection and money involvement…

BOOM!!!

In two years, Fashion Blast has been listed as one of the most prestigious brands in the fashion business. And, now, they're expanding their wings in the entertainment industry. Another side of the blinky world and full of glamourous socialites who soared sugary money in full-body intact. A world where both of them live now. And he enjoys it.

So far, Fashion Blast has successfully become their gold mining. The number of its profits rapidly increased from last year. The retail business in clothing markets also giving good numbers this year. Robert still laying on his bed. Naked and sexy. Showing his perfect abs is a beautiful sight.

After thirty minutes, Wanda came out. She just wrapped herself in a towel. Water drops from her half-soaked hair. Even in her forties, she still looks youthful and gorgeous. Her plump lips are rosy and a bit swollen after their kisses before. Her cheeky bones curved her face beautifully. And her almond-shaped eyes perfectly match her sharp nose. Her skin is flawlessly smooth and soft. She's surely such beauty at her peak. Even though she's no longer as mesmerized as she was young before but the high maintained-skincare does the job very well on her look.

Wanda dried her hair, wears her perfume, and dressing up herself quickly in a minute. Lastly, she put on vermillion red on her lips. Then, she smiled happily at her reflection in the mirror.

A smirk showed at the edge of Robert's lips. "You're leaving now?"

She replied to him with a seductive smile and return his answer with a long goodbye kiss.

"Bye, Robert…."

But, before she walked another step, Robert quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her back on the bed.

"What the….!!!" She flabbergasted. Completely shocked by what had happened. Before she could react, Robert suppressed her with his body. His rugged breath caressed her face. Lust dilated in his eyes.

"Robert!!! You…"

"Sorry, Wanda…."'

"But I think you have just turned me on, baby…"

Next, he savored her mouth again in a deep throat kiss and thrust himself into her once again.

......…

Balcony area, Emerald Tower, Fashion Blast

"I'm f**king done, Vika!!" Jojo said it frustratedly over and over again while he walked back and forth on an outdoor balcony. A small area that usually uses by the employees for smoking and refreshed themselves during office hours.

"What's the problem, Jo? I think that's good news. Right?"

"It's not only us who saw her talent but also someone else…"

"If it's only because of Robert, I still can persuade her to be one of our prominent talent, Vik…"

"Robert has never been a big issue for me but the real problem is.."

"Robert wants her to replace Linfey. That sugary bitch…"

"That Linfey?" Vika asked Jojo. Just for confirmation.

"Is there any other girl who named after her in our agency, Vika??" Jojo answered her in fuming anger.

"No…" She replied to him shortly.

"And the talking that I heard about her was not just an issue, Vika. Those accidents, the arsons, and any bad luck for those who potentially a threat to her position as a muse in our agency are true. And those who were injured, either ended up as a cripple or deeply traumatized because they almost lose their lives after the accidents…"

"She is in a grave danger, Vika…" Jojo sighed heavily while he frustratedly stroked his hair.

"I'm in a dilemma right now. She's my best friend and she has her own reason to not be in front of the camera and I respect that. But, in another hand, if I couldn't give her to Robert in a week, my career is done. Whamp!! Totally doomed! And not only me, but that's including you too, Vik. With his power and connection, we won't able to find any job in this kind of business ever…"

"Oh my… what should we do, Jo?" Her eyes widened in panic and fear.

"I don't know, Vika. I really have no idea…" Jojo sat next to her desperately.

"I probably can talk with her. Persuade her to be one of our talents but…"

"At the same time, we must ensure her safety. Provide her with the best protection. No one. Except both of us are allowed to get close with her. How about it?" Jojo asked her back. Requiring another confirmation and asking for her agreement at the same time.

"I agreed, Jo.."

"She's a good girl and she should be kept safe in any harm. Wait.. So, this means…"

"It means I'm going to be her manager, Vika. No matter what…"

......….

Arissa has just finished her photo session when Jojo and Vika walk toward her with a serious face. She raised her eyebrows when she looked at their awkward gesture. It seems like they want to say something in urgency. Something important, yet, she has no idea what is it.

"Uh.. hey? You okay?" She repeated the same question that she asked before this morning.

"Arissa…" Jojo didn't answer her question but then, he grabbed her hand harshly.

"Follow me.."

"Now… please, Sa…"

"Jo….wait….wait…" She struggled in confusion and tried to release herself but ended up in failure. By perforce, she followed his step.

Once three of them arrived in the backyard and Jojo looked around, he bowed down instantly in front of Arissa. Followed by Vika which did the same next to him. Both of them clasped their hands in a praying position and looked at her with their puppy eyes. Repeating their lame plea as just before.

"WHAT THE...???"

"JO!! VIKA!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!"

"GET UP NOW!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!" She snapped at them both in great shock. But Jojo and Vika stay still in their position.

"Arissa…. my dearest friend. My only sister. Would you mind to grant my wish, please?"

"This is will be my first and last wish from me, Sa…please… please…please…"

A bad hunch crept onto her spine. Something is wrong here. A fatal one. But, what is it?

"Is there something wrong, Jo?" She squinted and asked him back with a serious tone.

"Please say yes, Sa? Please. I would never ask anything else from you…"

"Tell me first okay? I can't say a yes if I didn't know what are you going to propose?"

A heavy sigh came out of his mouth.

"Would you mind to be one of our talent, Sa? Pleasee…"

.......

"NO!!" Arissa shouted.

"NO, JO!! DEFINITELY A BIG NO!!" She refused it.

"I can't, Jo…" A tint of sadness appears on her beautiful face. A slight of regret and disappointment.

Jojo spontaneously shut his eyes after he heard her repeated answers. His inner self is busy stroking his hair desperately now.

'I'm done!!'

'I'm really f**king done now…'

"Why, Arissa?"

Now, Vika's turn to persuading her. Begging her. Asking for some logical answers beyond her refusals.

"That's because…."

"It's my past. Something that I can't tell you or I haven't told you yet…"

Arissa let out a heavy sigh. But then, in the next minute, her body started to shake and trembled greatly. Cold sweats are flooding from her forehead. Her eyes widened. Stared blankly at a direction. She was trying to cast out some old memories from her past. Her demons. A lunatic shadow. But for her, no matter what she does, they always keep coming back at her. In the next second, Jojo jumped quickly and pulled her body in his embrace when Arissa started to suffocate. She was choked and hardly breathe right in front of them both. She's got a panic attack!

After a while, Vika grabbed a chair and sat her down instantly while Jojo still keeps tapping and rubbing her back gently. Trying to calm her down as best as he can. Vika crouched down in front of her and held her hand tightly. She also gave her instruction to relax and take a deep breath.

After a while, she becomes more relaxed. Her breathing gradually turned normal and steady. Jojo stared at her and was baffled by her reaction. He never sees Arissa in this state before.

Arissa put her limply head on the crook of Vika's neck and whispered.

"Thank you…."

"Thank you so much, guys…"

"But seriously, I can't fulfill your wish this time. I would do anything but not this one.."

"May we know why, Sa?"

"Because I'm in hiding right now, Vik, Jo…"

Both Jojo and Vika frowned. "You're hiding? From who?"

Arissa nodded and continued. "From Jacob's biological father. Sorry..."

"I never mentioned him before…"

"But, one thing for sure, he's not a good guy…"

"One of the worst ever…"

......…..

Fashion Blast, backyard area

Jojo, Arissa, and Vika sit still until they make sure she was okay after her panic state.

"I'm so sorry that I never tell you any of this, Jo.." Arissa stared at her best friend with a guilt look. Regret was clearly seen in her eyes.

"We have known for so long but…

"I still keeping things from you. My secrets…"

"No..no no, it's okay, Sa. It was me who should say sorry to you. I didn't know this and I shouldn't ask you to do anything that you're unwilling to do. Okay?"

Jojo tapped her shoulder gently to calm her down.

"I'll talk to Robert that we couldn't find the girl that he's looking for…"

"That's fine.."

Vika's eyes widened in disbelief after she heard what did he said.

"But, Jo! It means… you… no, both of us…"

Jojo spontaneously glared at her. Give her a sign to stay quiet while he keeps staying next to Arissa and keep tapping her back gently. Looking at Jojo's face, Vikas shut her mouth with a pout on her face.

"Don't worry. I'll deal with this…"

Arissa held his hand and whispered. "I'm so sorry, Jo…"

"No problem, sweety. Everything will be fine. Trust me ok?"

Then, he kissed her forehead.

......….

After the incident, Arissa went back to her post. There are some series of photo shoot that she must do today. The senior photographer who was supposed to take the pictures still hasn't come yet. Due to his illness and because the office can't wait any longer because of the tight deadlines. Soon, she's in charge and giving the instructions to all the models that she is involved with. After a while, all of them have a break time. Arissa takes this opportunity to recheck all the pictures that she has taken before. Sorted them out. Pick some of the best and put them all inside the office's driver. While she was doing all her stuff, her phone rang.

After she saw who's on the line, she picked up her phone.

"Yes, Anne. This is me, Arissa. What's up??"

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