Chapter 33

After a long busy week, Director Jamie's team and staff have finally finished their filming at Daltine University. Just like what Director Jamie had said, she has a list of celebrities who are enough to replace Kelly from her role. Director Jamie contacted a young celebrity called Anne and offered her the role, which she happily accepted. The director gave a little pressure to the young artist but Anne worked really hard to finish her filming in two days straight. In the end, everything was finally solved. While the staffs are busy collecting their things, Rhianne and Keith decided to visit the director's tent for the last time. This will be the last time Rhianne can meet Director Jamie. Rhianne heard that the director will stay in Finrel City for a while because she was offered to direct four international movies there. "Director, thank you for all the help you had given to me these past few days. I can't thank you enough for giving me your time answering my question." "It is okay, Rhianne. I also enjoy our time together." Director Jamie said. "Oh, wait. I want to give you something." "Director Jamie opens her small backpack and gets a thick red notebook inside. She opens it and checks the contents of her notebook before giving it to Rhianne. "That is the notebook I used when I was starting as a director years ago." Director Jamie explained. "All of the important things I need to remember are all written inside that notebook. I really do not need it anymore so I am now giving it to you." Rhianne's eyes widen in shock. This notebook is full of knowledge and information about movie-making. Rhianne opens the notebook to see what is written inside. The pages are a little bit yellowish and the ink used in writing the words on the paper is fading a little. But Rhianne can still read the words because Director Jamie's handwriting is so neat and classy. "Director, this is too precious for you. I—" "That is why I am giving it to you. For now." "Huh?" "The words written in that notebook are all things I had to learn for the past years. If you really want to pursue your dream to be a movie director like me, that notebook will help you a lot. Just like what you had said, that notebook is precious to me. So once you achieve your dream job, you should return it to me. Got it?" "Director..." "Rhianne, this is an agreement between the two of us. You are not allowed to return that notebook to me until you become a full-fledged movie director who achieves a lot of recognition and awards. As your very first teacher, you should make me so proud of you." Rhianne's eyes suddenly get teary. Aside from her family and Keith, there is another person who believes that Rhianne can achieve her goals. That feeling is so warm and touching. Rhianne can't help but think she really needs to do her best not only for herself but also for the people who support and believes in her. After exchanging a few more words with the Director, it is now time for them to leave school. Rhianne gave her verbal agreement that she will certainly return the notebook to the director after she becomes a well-known director in the future. This makes Director Jamie be more satisfied with Rhianne. She knows that Rhianne will certainly succeed in the future. After that, Director Jamie finally said goodbye and get inside her van. Keith, who was silent up until now, is gently wiping the tears hanging on Rhianne's eyelashes with his handkerchief. He knew how much Rhianne respects Director Jamie. In fact, even Keith respects the director after seeing her dedication while working. Keith is the type of person who respects the people who really deserve it. "Mr. Protagonist." Rhianne called. "Hmm?" "I will become a movie director in the future." "Okay." After all, Rhianne already shared these dreams of hers with him a thousand times before. "I will become a movie director that can create a movie where the viewers will become moved with the things I want to portray in the movies I will create." "Okay." "Mr. Protagonist, do you believe that I can do that?" "Of course!" Keith immediately answered. "I really believe that Rhia can achieve whatever she wanted to be in the future." If it's Rhianne, Keith is confident that she can do it. "You should also do your best to manage your family business, Keith! I know that you can do it!" Keith once told Rhianne that he wanted to inherit their family business and make a lot of improvement for it in the future. His older brother does not have any interest in managing a business and decided to build his own hospitals and clinics in Finrel City. Rhianne thought that is a good thing there will be no conflict between Calvin and Keith when it comes to their family's business inheritance. "I am waiting for the day where my Mr. Protagonist will become the most handsome and most powerful CEO in the future! Remember that I am believing in you!" And once it all happens, Rhianne can rely on him in the future. Maybe she can borrow a little bit of the male lead's halo to get away from any trouble. After all, his halo is the most powerful in this world. Seeing Rhianne who wholeheartedly rooting for him, Keith feels warm on his chest. Soon, a gentle smile shows on his face while staring at the beautiful girl in front of him. -//-//- Today is Sport's Day. Each class will participate in this event to compete with the other class. The section who wins this year's sports competition will receive a trophy, a special privilege where the teachers will not give an assignment or research papers for a week, and a whole day trip in an amusement park sponsored by their school principal. These prices trigger the fighting spirit of the students. But of course, Rhianne is an exemption. Their class held a meeting yesterday about the list of students who will participate in each sport. Because she cannot participate in any physical sports, Rhianne will be responsible for distributing the towels and water bottles for her classmates. Keith will participate in men's basketball while Andrew will participate in men's volleyball. Speaking of Andrew, Rhianne is thinking that he is acting very weird. After being absent for a week, Andrew did not approach her again. Rhianne feels like Mr. Villain is avoiding her. Of course, Rhianne was okay with it knowing that Andrew is a huge variable that can destroy her life in the future. But Rhianne cannot help but worry about him. She noticed that Andrew is not participating that much in their class unlike before. He is always sitting alone on his chair while staring at the window. Did something happen with Mr. Villain while he was absent for a week? "Stop it." "Hmm?" When Rhianne turns her head, a pair of hazel brown and emerald green eyes are staring at her. She innocently blinks her eyes while wondering why her Mr. Protagonist seems to be in a bad mood. "You are staring at him again." Keith accused her. "I know that. What about it?" Rhianne asked. Rhianne is staring at Mr. Villain hoping that she can see any clue on why he is acting like this. Rhianne knows that Andrew will become a villain in the future. But it does not mean Rhianne has to treat him badly even though he is still young. If possible, Rhianne wants to help Andrew with his problem as long as she can. "Tch." Keith avoids Rhianne's eyes and frustratingly runs his fingers through his hair. "Mr. Protagonist, why are you having a foul mood today? Did someone makes you unhappy?" Rhianne finally asked. "Did Dr. Calvin bullied you again?" "Do I look like someone that can be easily bullied by him?" "Oh? You're not?" Rhianne instantly asked. It was too late for Rhianne to realized what she did just now. Rhianne tries to fix the situation quickly by smiling brightly at him and fixing his messy hair. Since Keith is taller than her, Rhianne stands in tiptoe while holding Keith's shoulder to keep her balance. She can feel his body flinches, but ignores it and focus on his hair. "Mr. Protagonist, stop frowning like that. How can you win as the most handsome player for today's sports competition? You should smile with confidence instead of furrowing your eyebrows!" "Why do you want me to win that award anyway? Why are you so invested with that award." complained Keith. Rhianne did not bother to answer his question and just simply focus on her task. Keith will never understand it because he does not know what will happen in the future. After winning the most handsome competitor award in this sports competition, Keith will become more popular in Daltine University. According to the book, the sudden rise of his popularity will help Keith to slowly increase his self-confidence until he gets rid of his awkwardness and shy attitude. "There! All done!" Rhianne happily said. "Now all you have to do is to play handsomely and win the award!" "You are so weird today. Why are you being so persistent today?" Keith suspiciously asked. "What are you planning?" "What? Is it wrong for me to brag how handsome my Mr. Protagonist is with everyone?" "..." "Well..." Keith faked a cough and he unconsciously stands up straight. "Fine. If you say so." "Then you should prepare for your game today! I am going to cheer for you. Do your best, okay?" "Okay." Keith answered. And then he hesitantly looks at Rhianne. "Hey... Uh..." "Hmm? What is it?" "About the dance party later..." "What about it?" The dance party Keith was talking about is the ending event of this sports competition. After awarding the winners of today's sports competition, it is already a tradition here in this school to hold a party and celebrate their students' achievements. There will prepare a lot of delicious food and play good music that matches the moods of their students. "Can I..." "Oh! Our classmates are now gathering. We should also go there!" Keith hesitated for a while before he hums in agreement. After that, their teacher calls for the boys who will participate in the basketball game. Rhianne promised to cheer for Keith while watching their game on sitting on the bleachers. This makes Keith satisfied on the inside before running towards their classmates.