Chapter 2

2.

I had tried my best not to cause trouble.

Only once, after not seeing him for three months, I missed Liam too much.

I asked about his schedule in advance and went to visit the set on a day he didn't have a call sheet.

I stood in the freezing wind for two hours to buy his favorite cookies.

But the shooting schedule changed temporarily that day. They were filming a rain scene.

Because of my unexpected appearance, Liam couldn't get into character and had to retake the shot several times.

He was known for his good temper on set, apologizing profusely to the crew, only to unleash his anger on me.

He knocked the box of cookies out of my hand.

"Chloe, who told you to come? Take your stuff and get the hell out!"

Tears welled up in my eyes.

"Liam, you're a jerk! I was waiting in the lounge, how was I in your way? I've had enough! Let's break up!"

Hearing "break up," Liam froze for two seconds.

Then he pressed me into the makeup chair and kissed me forcefully, roughly and urgently.

"We can fight, but you are not allowed to mention breaking up ever again."

Today, Liam wanted to pull the same trick.

I took a step back, letting him lunge at empty air.

Liam pinched the bridge of his nose, explaining with forced patience, "Bella is a newcomer. She’s young and slow to get out of character. I’m her senior, what’s wrong with comforting her? Can you stop suspecting me all the time? You make me feel like I’m cheating. I’m under a lot of pressure..."

He hurled accusation after accusation at me, but my mind was stuck on the live stream from earlier in the day.

Liam and Bella gazing deeply at each other, both crying as they hugged.

The drama had a happy ending, and the ratings were through the roof. So what exactly were they crying about?

One detail had the "ship" fans retweeting like crazy: Liam subconsciously raised his hand to wipe Bella's tears, but stopped mid-air, realizing it was inappropriate, and changed it to a pat on the head.

The caption read: “Your tears are still on your face, but I no longer have the status to wipe them away.”

"You didn't do anything wrong, Liam. But I’m breaking up with you today."