LOVE IN PARIS: Married To My Brother-in-law-Chapter 29: Forgotten Cellphone

However, Zeke’s expression didn’t soften nor did his resolve waver. ""After what has happened previously on set, I can’t be comfortable with you heading out without protection this time, what if someone takes the chance to stir up trouble?".

Yvette smile faltered, confusion crossing her face as she looked up at him . "What did you mean, how did you know about what has happened previously on set?". She asked surprised, she hadn’t mentioned anything about the incident to him and besides he was away on a business trip at that time .

He looked at her with quiet certainty, his eyes never leaving her’s. "You don’t have to tell me before I find out". He said, his voice soft but firm.

"I have eyes everywhere, you know . .. When I was leaving for the business trip, I had a guard stationed on standby to protect you. I thought you’ll mention what happened to me but you didn’t, I’ve been watching you swallow whatever it was ever since".

Yvette blinked , feeling moved and exposed. But before she could reply, he reached out to her, taking her hands in his.

"You don’t have to bear anything alone. I also hope I’ll be the first person you reach out to whenever anything crops up, you don’t have to hide it from me".

Her heart warmed at his words and she found herself smiling. "That was because I could handle it".

She said her voice steady with a touch of playfulness. "Besides how could I allow the almighty CEO of Starlight Corporation to interfere in my business. Besides I’ll avenge myself if it comes to that, there’s no need for you to step in and dirty your hands".

He shook his head as he said. "I just don’t want you dealing with it alone".

"Okay. But there’s really no need for guards". She repeated gently. "If anything happens, I’ll call you right away, I promise. And I promise to be careful also".

For a moment, he looked as if he might continue to protest but her pleading expression made him relent . "Fine". He huffed and said at last.

"But don’t hesitate to call me . Ever."He added and she smiled , squeezing his hands..

"I won’t. Okay".

Satisfied, he leaned in pressing a soft kiss to her lips, lingering just long enough for her to feel the warmth of his affection.

When he pulled away, his hands found their ways back to her waist lifting her into his arms once more and she laughed, wrapping her arms around his shoulder as he carried her up the stairs and towards the bedroom.

"You sure love playing around, don’t you?". She teased, resting her head in his embrace , enjoying the warmth of being so close.

"Shouldn’t you make up for what we’ll be missing while your away". He murmured, pressing another kiss to her forehead as he hurried up the stairs.

Yvette could only smile as she panted amidst his kisses. "No hickeys".

"I’ll try".

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The early mountain mist hung over the mountain range as the film cast and crew arrived at the base .

The landscape was picturesque, with towering peaks stretching towards the sky, their top shrouded in clouds and the air was crisp and fresh.

However, Zeke’s expression didn’t soften nor did his resolve waver. ""After what has happened previously on set, I can’t be comfortable with you heading out without protection this time, what if someone takes the chance to stir up trouble?".

Yvette smile faltered, confusion crossing her face as she looked up at him . "What did you mean, how did you know about what has happened previously on set?". She asked surprised, she hadn’t mentioned anything about the incident to him and besides he was away on a business trip at that time .

He looked at her with quiet certainty, his eyes never leaving her’s. "You don’t have to tell me before I find out". He said, his voice soft but firm.

"I have eyes everywhere, you know . .. When I was leaving for the business trip, I had a guard stationed on standby to protect you. I thought you’ll mention what happened to me but you didn’t, I’ve been watching you swallow whatever it was ever since".

Yvette blinked , feeling moved and exposed. But before she could reply, he reached out to her, taking her hands in his.

"You don’t have to bear anything alone. I also hope I’ll be the first person you reach out to whenever anything crops up, you don’t have to hide it from me".

Her heart warmed at his words and she found herself smiling. "That was because I could handle it".

She said her voice steady with a touch of playfulness. "Besides how could I allow the almighty CEO of Starlight Corporation to interfere in my business. Besides I’ll avenge myself if it comes to that, there’s no need for you to step in and dirty your hands".

He shook his head as he said. "I just don’t want you dealing with it alone".

"Okay. But there’s really no need for guards". She repeated gently. "If anything happens, I’ll call you right away, I promise. And I promise to be careful also".

For a moment, he looked as if he might continue to protest but her pleading expression made him relent . "Fine". He huffed and said at last.

"But don’t hesitate to call me . Ever."He added and she smiled , squeezing his hands..

"I won’t. Okay".

Satisfied, he leaned in pressing a soft kiss to her lips, lingering just long enough for her to feel the warmth of his affection.

When he pulled away, his hands found their ways back to her waist lifting her into his arms once more and she laughed, wrapping her arms around his shoulder as he carried her up the stairs and towards the bedroom.

"You sure love playing around, don’t you?". She teased, resting her head in his embrace , enjoying the warmth of being so close.

"Shouldn’t you make up for what we’ll be missing while your away". He murmured, pressing another kiss to her forehead as he hurried up tge stairs.

Yvette could only smile as she panted amidst his kisses. "No hickeys".

"I’ll try".

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The early mountain mist hung over the mountain range as the film cast and crew arrived at the base .

The landscape was picturesque, with towering peaks stretching towards the sky, their top shrouded in clouds and the air was crisp and fresh and still save for the muffled sounds of footsteps, equipment clattering and hushed conversation as the casts and crew got ready for the day’s shoot.

Director Cole was particularly gleaming with excitement and determination as he scanned the location which was just perfect for the next few scenes.

They settled at the clearing near the edge of a cliff and the actors and actresses gave their all , pouring their all into the performance and operating like a well-oiled machine.

"Great, great. If we continue with this pace , we’ll be able to leave in the next two days instead". Director Cole could barely contain his joy after a particularly intense take.

The next two days were of no different, from the inn where the production team where staying, to the location. Filming energetically and giving their best performance.

The light drizzle that had started earlier had made the ground slick and everyone had to be careful as they climbed up to the filming location.

Despite the unpredictable weather, the cast were focused and determined afterall the earlier that could finish, the better for everyone.

Nadia and Yvette started filming when it got to their turn, pouring everything they had into their performance. The mountain setting added a raw, elemental intensity to their work and even Director Cole was beyond satisfied and by the time they were done with their scene, Yvette was exhausted but satisfied.

As the final "cut" echoed through the mountains, the casts and crew erupted into cheers.

"This is very much satisfying. Dinner’s on me today then tomorrow we can leave and also there’s a two days break for everyone". Director Cole ordered excitedly.

The cast and crew packed up excitedly and Yvette couldn’t help grinning from ears to ears. Finally, filming was over and she could go back home, nestling in his loving embrace as she had a hard time adapting to living in the inn, even Leila fell sick and caught the flu so she could only stay up all night taking care of her carefully.

Everyone packed up and began the slow descent down the mountain and towards the inn. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

As they reached the bottom, Yvette suddenly felt a wave of unease and a sense of foreboding then she realized her phone was missing. Panic flashed through her as she realized she must have left it somewhere up the mountain during the shoot.

"Leila, can you please help me pass this bag to Leila. I think I forgot my phone down there". Yvette explained as she passed her bags to the new make-up assistant who willingly accepted it.

"You’ve been filming all these while and must be tired, how about you let someone else go fetch it for you". Lola asked .

"There’s no need to cause a scene over something as small as a forgotten cellphone. I’ll just grab it and return quickly". Yvette waved off her idea.

"Okay. Don’t be long and also be careful on the way". Lola agreed and waved at her as she turned to her heels and ran back into the mountain