A&E Royal Ball

"Breakfast. Did you have some breakfast?" Noelle stated. She's shameless. Mason doesn't like women of her kind. They're feisty enough to snake him. Noelle knew how to become venomous when approached.

"I don't like having breakfast from strangers," Mason said. He bowed his head down courteously, ready to leave the lobby, but Noelle was persistent. She called him again.

This time, by his name, Noelle was confident her beauty captivated him.

"Are you sure you're not going to ask me out after quite some time?" Noelle stated.

Mason shrugged. He's clueless about Noelle's feistiness.

"You know, Miss, I don't really know your name. But please, if you're trying to seduce me, that's a big no-no."

Noelle pursed her lips. How did she even get feisty every single day?

"There's a huge difference between the personal life and being a porn star, Miss. You have to take note of that."

Noelle's shoulders sulked as he walked back to where he belong. He's carrying a cup of coffee. She was there, all trudging, like she's been lost for a few hours. A discourteous argument happened between Noelle and Blake, and every day, she's losing it.

Her feet got dragged away to the conference room. She had to meet the next client for her latest porn star scene. Noelle didn't hesitate to come along and greet the directors.

However, Noelle doesn't like the co-stars.

She came inside the conference room with a wide smile, but it turned grumpy after a second.

She was faced with a dilemma. Blake and Monica are partners, while her… she's going to have another one.

How well can you define a couple having sex with another person because it's their job to do so?

Noelle's argument with Blake earlier in the morning wasn't good. She was incapable of finishing a task and grooming her legs because of his involvement with Monica.

After all, she had the right to be jealous.

Blake couldn't imagine setting herself between two women: one is clingy, the other is his girl. Plus, Noelle and Monica are not even friends with each other. They have heated blood, boiling the passion that once been there when they were still newbies.

"So, everyone is here already. Shall we now start?" the director asked. Noelle looked across from Blake, and squint her eyes.

Noelle should be able to know what's inside his mind. Blake repented the huge mistake he committed, being distant from his girlfriend and all.

"Monica and Blake will be partners from now, while Noelle, you have another partner for this scene. I am also granting you the permission to use different positions on this short film. We are actually looking forward to more works from you, Noelle," the director turned to her.

She has gone confused. Why is she being praised at?

"Me? Why are you looking forward to my work?"

"You actually had the greatest effect today. We are seeing the boost in your views, and though we can say that there's a little increase in your stars, it's still an increase. Your rank will come higher, trust me," the director stated. He waved his hands, amused by how clueless Noelle has been.

Noelle pursed her lips. Her cheeks went hot.

"Thank you for that compliment," Noelle said.

The director headed straight on with discussing the script while his words etched inside her mind. This was not an extreme or a heinous crime she would be doing, but a hardcore sex containing a lot of positions in half an hour. Noelle should be capable to do it. Or else, she'll be detained for a week.

"And... of course, don't forget that in every position, you have to muster the kindness, the calmness while on the starting phase, and the wildness at the climax. We also have the resting phase at the end, of course, it's the resolution of every sex. Now, don't you want to believe me that the stats will increase if you follow this rule?"

Oh, yes, the basic steps towards the pleasure.

…

A&E's Royal Ball was a massive event. Annually, it was held inside the company's conference hall.

Noelle prepared her best dress: a black raven gown covering her ankles with a skirt fluff. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror and wondered what it's like to be one of the top porn stars.

She wasn't one of them. She wasn't living in heavens like they could see in her.

"They must be in the clouds. Being famous and all," Noelle uttered.

Noelle heard the call inside the hall. All of the employees should sit down in their assigned seats. She strode down the hallway, glancing at other strangers, smiling a little.

Noelle met Blake at the door frame, and their stares longed for each other. They prepared separately. It's what argument does: tearing them apart.

She walked past ahead, ignoring his presence, but...

"Noelle, I'm sorry," Blake called out.

Noelle sighed. After all, she loves him. She will never leave him.

She turned around. Her eyes became puppy-like. Her heavy heart swayed instantly and without further ado, she approached Blake.

"I'm sorry, too," Noelle stated. She opened her arms, and immediately, Blake ran into it.

They laughed around as they both hook up their arms with each other.

Blake said, "I missed your scent."

Noelle stated, "Oh, is that it? I don't think you're going to miss my scent."

Blake uttered, "You have different fragrance than everybody else. I smelled every other girl in this hall, and you have the nicest scent."

Noelle chuckled, walking at her table, and held Blake's hand. The Royal Ball signifies the strength of A&E company, as well as its nurture and growth. Noelle was glad he met Blake, and after 2 years of struggling with life, she's finally rising up from the ashes.

When they settled down, friends and acquaintances greeted them. Some of them snap pictures together, and Noelle found it hard to rely on just one greet. She had to talk from left to right, chatting a few compliments here and there, putting a delighted smile to her lips.

Noelle got exhausted looking at the brighter side when Monica Ellis came up on their table, all in skimpy and sexy outfit, like she's been dragging that porcelain skin in the carpets, showing off how beautiful her body was. Noelle wouldn't be able to concentrate further. She felt lousy at Monica's side.

"Hi, Noelle. Your dress looks beautiful," Monica stated. Noelle raised an eyebrow.

"Let's take a picture together," Monica added.

Noelle cussed out inside, but she had to show her true and smiley face. Monica stood in Noelle's side while Blake snapped a picture.

"So how's the two of you? Are the two of you fine now?" Monica asked.

"Maybe a little fine, but not really that fine," Noelle pointed out.

She imagined Blake having sex with her. She has no right to conclude they're both developing feelings on each other. Noelle wouldn't be able to solve a thing if her mind dwelled on Blake's affiliation. She is still the legal one. Noelle was not the

"I thought the two of you are going to break up. Turns out, it's not," Monica stated. Noelle's face turned grim as she chuckled and walked away, giving her a fruitful tease. She bit her bottom lip, and scoffed, thinking how bad it was to see it.

Noelle turned to Blake with a glare. She asked, "What was that? Why does Monica mocks me?"

Blake sighed. "You have to shrug that off. She's not helping at all."

"Have you been hooking up with her?" Noelle asked, another argument arising again.

Blake pinched the bridge of his nose. He was starting to get enraged with the attitude that Noelle relied whenever she saw an indifferent exchange of glances towards Monica and him. Blake doesn't have any strength to explain again.

"I told you, it's nothing, Noelle! How can you say that to me when I am your boyfriend and we vowed to trust each other, right? Why are you suggesting me to do that thing?"

His tone was exhausted. Noelle never wanted to doubt him, but he's making her do it.

"I am not suggesting you to do that thing! You are actually doing it!"

Noelle shouted, lifting glances in every direction. Both of them are the stars at the back of the royal ball. Noelle has a lot of untold stories to get by. She has a lot of compelling words at the tip of her tongue.

"Noelle, can we please stop having this argument publicly?" Blake ushered her, but Noelle was dignified. She stood there with nothing but her stony face. Blake pursed his lips, already getting annoyed with Noelle's childish behavior. She never matured, and it was what Blake disapproved all the time.

"No, Blake, answer me. Have you and Monica recently form a connection?"

Noelle was tired of waiting for an answer from him. A royal ball should be a pristine event, a joyful dust of happiness that will put on smiles in their lips. Noelle doesn't have some time to be happy at all.

"We are talking because we needed it. What do you want from me, Noelle? I need to make a way for a living. I need to connect with people. Aren't you doing it, too?"

Noelle clasped her hands together. She nodded, understanding what Blake wanted to convey. Since they are porn stars, socializing and having sex with them outside of the company was gradually the truth. Nothing can change that fact, and Noelle had to accept it.

She was dragged here to know that a foul sexual attraction comes into light every day. Bearably, Noelle wanted to know what kind of obstacles she had to face in a matter of time. Noelle became a porn star without knowledge how to overcome a certain situation that involved flings at the bay.

"We are connecting with someone, Noelle. Monica is not the only woman I hook up with inside the company. You are my girlfriend, so why are you in doubt of our relationship?"

For a while, Noelle's mind became at ease.

She practically relied on Blake's words, and with it, she took the hunch and never doubt it again. Noelle crossed her arms over her chest and went out of the crowd, leaving Blake in his place.

Noelle went in the front row seats and sat down, doesn't care whose seat it is. She fumed, discrediting a lot of weakness in her limbs. Someone stood in front of her.

She looked up, and she got surprised to see a familiar face in front of her. Cole Rodriguez, her high school crush!

Blake followed her already. Noelle and Cole exchanged tensed gazes at each other.

"Noelle. Is that you already?" Cole asked, a reminiscence of recognition glinting in his eyes.

"Cole. What are you doing here?!" Noelle squealed out of glee. She stood up quickly.

Blake watched the two of them divulged inside a conversation.