Chapter 128

128 First Love Song

“EROS? Elena?” Mark came calling for us.

I could tell from his voice that he was close to us. EROS immediately got up before offering me his hand to pull me up.

“What were you two doing? Why is EROS’s hair all wet?” Mark asked as his eyes traveled from me to EROS and then back again.

I guess, I’m the one who has to do the explaining.

“EROS felt sleepy, so he poured cold water on himself. Then I had to dry his hair for him. We just finished that,” I explained before offering Mark a smile.

“I see. Well, you can take a nap if you need one. It’ll be a while before we arrive back at the office. Then it’s straight to the makeup artist and hair stylist for you. We have a press conference coming up,” Mark said a little sternly as he pointed for us to get into the car.

Thankfully that little passionate tryst of ours went undetected. However, I knew that we just happened to be lucky. I should never let EROS do something like that again while we are working and in public. If someone saw us...

I didn’t even want to think about it.

...

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“Thank you everyone for your time and patience. The wait is over, and EROS will now announce plans regarding the release of his new single,” one of the PR representatives of the company said formally while standing behind the podium in front of the office building.

We made it back right on time and EROS was ushered right to the dressing room where the team of makeup artists and other stylists helped him to get ready for his press conference. Finally, his new song, which was also his first love song, is ready to be released. Today, EROS would announce the official release date of his new song. I was happy for him, and the song felt very special to me, considering that I knew what we had to go through for that song to take shape and be released to all his eager fans.

I watched from the side as EROS took his place behind the podium. The stylish really did a great job and EROS looked like the superstar that he was. He sparkled brightly like the stars in the night sky, and I could understand why so many people were attracted to him. The crowd exploded in cries and applauded when he made his appearance before settling down to listen to what he had to say.

“Thank you everyone for always supporting me. I apologize for the slight delay and confusion on this but after much hard work, we are ready to release the new single that everyone has been looking forward to. The single will be released at exactly midnight in three days’ time,” EROS said before pausing for effect.

The crowd applauded and chanted his name so loudly that I thought I was going to go deaf. EROS just smiled and his smile was showed on countless big screens and probably in so many more screens of so many devices as people watched him on live broadcast. After the wild audiences settled down into silence again, EROS continued on with his speech.

“As all of you already know, this is my first love song...so please be kind in your reviews. I had a lot of fun working on this song from writing the lyrics, composing the music, singing it and everything else. I look forward to your continuous support for my new album and my future songs. Who knows, maybe I can release more love songs in the future. I’m looking forward to learning so much more about love...” EROS said proudly before ending with a little laugh.

The way his face transformed and lit up when he laughed made my heart skip a beat and I was sure that many viewers felt the same way. Suddenly, EROS seemed to look my way before he smiled. It happened for just a brief and fleeting moment, and I wasn’t sure if I had just imagined the whole thing or not. Did he just turn to smile at me just now?

It was a true hassle for the bodyguards to escort EROS back into the building after the end of his speech. The fans went crazy and as always there were endless streams of gifts and letters for him from all his fans. Although it was complete chaos outside, it was silent and calm on the inside of the building when we finally made it inside.

EROS let out a sigh and stretched his arms above his head as he walked towards his private elevator. Mark was by his side as he began giving EROS comments about the conference just now and next steps regarding the song’s release. Apparently, the workday wasn’t over for our superstar. EROS listened passively with an emotionless face as we rode the elevator together up to his floor. EROS stood in between Mark and I while Mark focused all his attention on getting his thoughts across to EROS in words.

“I have a meeting after this so I can’t join you, but the CEO has asked to see you in his office. Please head there once you’re done freshening up. Don’t be too late, it’ll put him in a bad mood...I’m sure you already know that...” Mark said before he went on another topic.

Wow, the CEO wants to see EROS. I guess work never ends for him.

Suddenly, I felt a soft sensation running up and down the back of my hand. Glancing down, I found out that EROS was gently caressing the back of my hand with his fingertips. My eyes were immediately on his face, but his face gave absolutely nothing away. His face was an emotionless mask as he listened to Mark with his eyes glued straight ahead at something invisible in the air. Regardless of that, his fingers were stroking the back of my hand sensually.

How far is he going to take this? Someone will end up catching us...

–To be continued...