"Not really, but we need to film the promotional material, so that June can focus on her next project. Director Vin will share the script reading schedule with me by the close of this week. My brother and Wanda's wedding is coming up. I have a lot on my plate."
"I will be back soon."
" Okay, then, if there's nothing else, I will leave you." Tony looked up and saw Sari in a sexy lingerie, waiting for him by the bedroom door, looking beautiful.
"Why are you in a hurry to end the call? Do you have a woman there?" Luigi asked.
"I don't think I owe you any explanation with regards to my personal life, goodnight, Luigi." Tony hung up the call and stood up.
"You look so beautiful, Sari." Tony wrapped his arm around her neck, and kissed her.
"Then, do you mind helping me take this off? I think I look better without clothes." Sari said seductively.
"Absolutely, my pleasure." Tony carried her into the bedroom.
.....
Airport
As soon as Kareena stepped out of the exit, the fans swarmed towards her, screaming and yelling her name in excitement.
Her two bodyguards shielded her while her manager, and the new assistant the company recently got carried their luggage.
"Kareena..."
"Kareena..."
They kept yelling, trying to get closer to her. Kareena finally stopped walking, to talk to them.
"Thank you, everyone. For coming to welcome me back to the City. I've missed this City and of course, you, my fans. Right now, I'm exhausted after spending eight hours on the plane. I want to get to my hotel freshen up and then, I will be able to go live and chat with you guys on Instagram." Kareena revealed a beautiful, and charming smile.
Afterwards, she signed a few autographs for them, before leaving. She got into the private Benz van arranged by Ziggy with her people.
As soon as she got into the van, she stretched out her hands. Siara poured a generous amount of sanitizer into her palms and Kareena rubbed it on herself.
"These people really are too much. I can't even have a moment of peace without them making demands." Kareena commented.
"Catch some rest. I will wake you up when we get to the hotel." Siara said to Kareena.
"Any news from Frank?"
"No, since he didn't succeed the last time, he's still waiting for new orders from you."
"Can't he do anything without waiting for me? Why is he so useless? Shouldn't he be trying to find something on June?" Kareena frowned.
"I will give him a call when we get to the hotel."
"Whatever! What about Carlos? Has he called yet?" Kareena looked annoyingly outside the window.
"Nothing yet. But I heard he's in talks for the male lead role in Director Vin's new movie. The same one June got casted in."
Kareena chuckled. "So, he's trying to get closer to June through Director Vin? Son of a bitch!" Kareena cussed.
....
Liberty Hotel.
The paparazzi rushed towards the van as soon as the driver pulled over. Kareena put on her mask and took the white puppy her assistant was holding, into her arms. She adjusted the cap on her head and walked forward.
The bodyguards protected her against the paparazzi, and she didn't stop to talk to them and simply walked inside.
A few meters away, Gita stood with her camera. She was also there to catch a glimpse of Kareena, she wanted an exclusive, so she sneaked inside.
Kareena met with Ziggy at the hallway and they got into the elevator together while her manager and assistant waited for the next one.
"Stacy, you can go to the apartment we arranged after dropping Kareena's luggage. I will call you tomorrow after I work out her schedule." Siara said to the assistant.
"Yes, Miss Siara." Stacy got into the elevator together with Siara.
Gita immediately ran towards the stairs. She ran to the fifth floor from the first floor. When she came out to the hallway, she saw Kareena entering one of the rooms with Ziggy. She quickly took a picture of them before hiding when she saw Siara and Stacy coming.
"Who would have thought that, Kareena will be involved with Ziggy?" Gita scoffed and turned to leave, accidentally bumping into Tatum.
Tatum's first reaction was to laugh. He was supporting Gita from falling. She immediately pushed him away and hid her camera behind her.
"What are you doing here?" Tatum asked.
"What I'm doing here has nothing to do with you. Excuse me!" Gita's voice became distant and unfriendly.
"You are stalking Kareena?" Tatum asked.
"Whoever I'm stalking has nothing to do with you. As long as you are not the one I'm stalking." Gita glared at him before turning to leave.
"Hold on!" Tatum said and Gita turned.
"What!" Gita said furiously.
"I heard you are now a blogger. Are you going to be a paparazzi and chase after celebrities?" Tatum was clearly teasing her.
"Tatum, you better not provoke me. I am a celebrity blogger. I make an honest living with my skills. Unlike you, who only go with the wind, having no backbone at all." Gita beat her chest lightly, with pride.
Tatum smirked. "I'm just worried that your skills will rust if you don't do what you do best."
Gita humped. "Stop being pretentious. I don't need your fake sympathy. As for my skills, you don't have to worry because I have found a better Boss, who appreciates my skills." She continued to brag.
"Oh? Tell me more about this new Boss." Tatum folded his arms.
Gita chuckled. "He's a much better Boss than you. Even more, he's a good human being with amazing qualities."
"You speak so well of him. Is it possible that you are in love with him?" Tatum teased her.
Gita furrowed her brows. "What exactly is your motive?"
"As I said, I'm worried about you."
"Don't worry, as long as the person I like isn't you." Gita walked away.
"Gita, what if it's me?" Tatum mumbled.
Gita quickly got into a taxi outside the hotel.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Tatum arrived at a room and knocked the door. It opened and Siara stepped out.
"Hi, Mr. Green, come in, please." Siara waited for Tatum to go in before she and Stacy left the room.
"Hi, Tatum. I haven't seen you in three years. How are you still this good looking?" Kareena stood up and hugged Tatum.
"I have good genes. You look beautiful as usual, Kareena. Hi, Mr. Owens." Tatum smiled and sat down after greeting them.
"Tatum is a busy man, so. We won't keep you here for long." Ziggy passed a file from the side to Tatum.
"What is this, if I may ask?" Tatum asked.
"Open and go through it first." Ziggy replied.
After going through the contents of the file, Tatum's lips parted in shock. He couldn't believe what he had just read.
"What do you think, Tatum? Is this information enough to send June back to Canada?" Kareena smirked.
Tatum remained calm. He looked at the two people in front of him, wondering how rotten they could be, to resort to such dirty tricks.
"Tatum, we want to work with you. Your opinions, views and contributions to this industry is undeniable. A voice like yours will surely get people to believe this story. As long as it is coming from your desk. No one will be able to overlook it." Kareena smirked.
She had gone to great lengths to get this particular dirt on June, but she needed someone who could easily influence people's opinions, and that person was Tatum.
"I heard that egregious reporter quit because of that tramp? No wonder they're cousins. Both are just losers." Ziggy scoffed.
Under the table, Tatum's fists tightened. He was trying hard to remain calm.
"Tatum, what do you think of this plan?" Kareena asked again.
"So, what exactly do you want me to do?" Tatum asked.
"Isn't it obvious? We want you to work with us, in destroying June. Doesn't she have a promotional interview and photoshoot with your company coming up? I've already spoken with your Director. He said you are the one handling the interview. When the time comes, ask her about her past." Ziggy ordered with a sly smile.
Tatum chuckled. "I can't believe I'm here listening to this." He said to himself.
"Tatum, what do you mean?" Kareena's face changed.
"I'm sorry but I won't be a part of this diabolical plot." Tatum stood up.
"Sit down!" Ziggy commanded. He looked up and asked. "Why? You can't bare to do it because you are secretly besotted with that little reporter who quit? Do you think she's going to be grateful if you lose your job because of her?"
"I think you are mistaken about something, Mr. Owens. I am not working because I need the job or money. I work because I'm bored."
"What do you mean?" Kareena asked.
Tatum laughed. "I'm taking this file with me because it will not do any good if it falls in the wrong hands. As for who I am, you two will soon find out." Tatum picked the file and went out.
"What does that mean? Mr. Owens, does Tatum have a secret identity?" Kareena became a bit anxious.
"I will find out." Ziggy picked his phone to make a call.