Your newly released movie just hit the cinemas, and of course, your girlfriend, Jhoanna, along with her fellow BINI members, decided to support you by watching it together. You were excited but also nervous—there was one thing you hadn't told Jhoanna.
A kissing scene.
You sat beside Jhoanna in the theater, holding her hand, while the other members were hyped to see you on the big screen. Throughout the film, everything seemed fine. Jhoanna was smiling, leaning her head on your shoulder from time to time, completely immersed in your performance.
But then... that scene happened.
A tense moment. You and your co-actor, John, in an emotional confrontation—then a sudden, passionate kiss. The scene was intense, well-acted, and beautifully shot. But the entire theater went silent.
You could literally feel Jhoanna's grip on your hand tighten.
Then—
"AHHHHHH?!" Maloi shrieked.
"WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!" Aiah covered her mouth.
"ANO 'TO?!" Sheena gasped.
"DI NIYA SINABI 'TO!" Stacey dramatically pointed at the screen.
"Ang ganda ng acting pero..." Mikha trailed off, side-eyeing you.
Gwen and Colet exchanged looks, trying not to laugh.
Jhoanna, meanwhile, just stared at the screen, her jaw clenched, her eyes unblinking. You slowly turned to look at her.
Love... -You whispered, but she didn't respond.
She was stiff. Silent. Processing.
Then, without warning, she leaned closer to you and whispered,
Bakit hindi mo sinabi? -Her tone was calm but dangerous.
You gulped.
I-I was going to, pero— -You started
Before you could finish, John, who was sitting a few seats away, suddenly leaned forward.
Jhoanna, it was just acting, but honestly, I meant every second of it. -John said
The entire group went wild.
"OH MY GOD?!"
"NARINIG KO BA YUN?"
"WAIT, TEKA LANG!"
Your heart dropped. Jhoanna's eyes darkened.
She turned to you, her expression unreadable, then to John, who was looking at you with something... deeper. Something real.
The air became tense.
Loveyy... -You tried again, but Jhoanna simply stood up.
We'll talk later. -She said coldly
And with that, she walked out of the theater, leaving the other members shocked—and you, completely frozen.
John looked at you.
I don't regret saying it. -John said
You clenched your fists, standing up to follow Jhoanna, your heart pounding. You had a lot of explaining to do... and a jealous idol girlfriend to calm down.
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You barely managed to catch up to Jhoanna as she stormed out of the cinema, her long strides making it clear that she was furious. You finally reached her outside, grabbing her wrist gently.
Jhoanna, wait— -You said
She yanked her arm away.
Don't. Just don't. -She said
Her voice was sharp, laced with frustration, hurt, and something else—betrayal.
The BINI members hesitated at the entrance, watching awkwardly, but no one dared to interfere. This was between you and her.
You took a deep breath, trying to steady yourself.
Darling, please, just listen. I didn't know about the scene either. I just found out when we were shooting it na -You said
She scoffed, crossing her arms.
So I was just supposed to believe that? That you had no idea you'd be kissing him? -She asked
You nodded frantically.
Yes! I swear! -You said
She narrowed her eyes, studying your face, looking for any hint of a lie.
Then why did John know about it? -She asked
That was the part that made your stomach twist.
I... I don't know. -You replied
She let out a dry laugh, shaking her head.
Oh, wow. Just wow. -She said
You reached for her hands, desperate for her to understand.
Jho, I would never lie to you. I didn't know, and if I had, I would've told you before you saw it like that. -You spoked
She didn't pull away this time, but she didn't squeeze back either.
Do you know how embarrassing that was? -She whispered.
Sitting there with the girls, watching you kiss someone else, and I had no clue? -She asked
Your chest ached at her words.
I'm sorry. I swear, I didn't mean for this to happen. -You pleaded
She looked down, her expression softening just slightly. But then—
You know what pisses me off even more? -She muttered, voice dangerously low.
You swallowed.
What? -You asked
She lifted her gaze, her brown eyes burning with intensity.
I can tell that John likes you. -She said
You stiffened
Did you know that? -She asked
Your silence was enough of an answer.
She pulled her hands away, stepping back.
Unbelievable, -She muttered.
And you just let him say that to my face? -She added
I—I was caught off guard! I didn't know he'd say that! -You muttered
Do you like him? -She asked
Your heart stopped.
What? -You asked
She crossed her arms, voice tight.
Do you like him? Even a little? -She asked you again
No! Jhoanna, I love you— -You said but she cuts you off
Then prove it. -She said
She turned away and walked towards their van, leaving you standing there, heart pounding.
You had messed up—big time.
And now, you had to find a way to fix it.
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