Lies
The Rival that Reappears

Karan escorted Raya to the set of the music video at about eight in the morning. Everyone there was already preparing to do the first shoot. The equipment has also been arranged. Although starting at nine, Raya likes to arrive early in order to learn the location longer. According to him, the photos and videos sent by the director yesterday are still not enough. Raya needs direct observation, so she knows her best angle and how she should act in front of the camera.

This is the difference between Raya and other models, especially the newcomer models that have sprung up lately. Because Raya was born from a beauty pageant, she tried hard to always maintain her quality, both physically and in her professional rank. Raya is very dedicated to her work, which is why so many photographers or directors like to work with her.

“I'm down here only. You can go to the office now,” said Raya, but there is no answer from the husband. Raya glanced at Karan and followed the view of the man who was barking sharply towards the outside of the car. Apparently there was a man who stole their attention. Reagan, Raya's male co-worker Karan ruined his career a few days ago. Why was that guy there? What the hell is going on?

I was surprised not to play either. The news he got from the director was there was indeed a change of co-star today because the male lead model was originally injured due to a traffic accident. But Raya did not know it was Reagan who was chosen to be his successor. Honestly, Raya was confused how Reagan could return to the entertainment world. The scandal Karan made was so big that it was almost certain his career would be ruined. How did Reagan get up?

“I really don't know, Karan. I didn't know she was there.” Raya said quickly out of fear that her husband would think nothing of her. Inside Karan's brown eyes, Raya saw such great anger that made the woman so worried. “Indeed there was a change of model because the previous model crashed last night. But really, I didn't know his successor was that guy.”

Karan gave a rough sigh. He resigned to what would happen, then patted Raya's head gently. “Ya, I know,” she said. That's a submissive woman. There is no way Raya will violate her orders especially if they are trying to build a mutual commitment. Karan never doubted Raya, but he could not trust her one hundred percent. Especially when someone else has it. And maybe Reagan would do that.

“I just want to work, but if you feel any objection, I can resign from filming this music video clip.”

Raya issued an opinion that would make it very difficult. Resigning now would be against the rules in the agreement he had signed. Moreover, this is very sudden. Raya will not only pay a very large fine, the woman will also be affected, which is the object of anger of all staff who are preparing to shoot.

“No need, Dear.” Karan tapped Raya's nose slowly. “Go work. I won't ban you. But don't get too close to him. You know how I am, don't you? I'm a jealous man.”

Raya nodded quickly. “Yes, I won't fuck around.” The woman kissed Karan's lips for a moment. Then he took his bag. “I'll be out. Be careful on the road.”

“Definitely. And don't forget to call me when you're resting. Especially when you want to have lunch.”

“Why? Are you coming back here for lunch with me?”

Karan approached Raya and kissed the woman's cheek. “Hazard,” said.

Raya smiled. He got out of Karan's car, and just then, the manager had also arrived there. The manager approached Raya and took the woman to the dressing room.

“This is the first change of clothes and this is the second, Ma'am. You have to use this one first,”, the manager explained. He handed over the white dres to Raya for the woman to use.

The concept of music video this time is quite simple. The theme is sadness where the woman cries for the departure of her lover who she thought had died. The shadow of the lover danced, accompanying the daily life of the woman. Why is it presumed to have died, because a few moments later, something unsurprising happened. It turns out that the one who died in the car accident was not his lover, but himself. However, he could not forget his lover to become a ghost.

The unique concept is what triggers why Raya takes the offer as a model. There were not many things he had to do there, only to stare towards the sea with a sad and hurt look. It was quite easy to remember Raya also had several times experienced things that were so painful that she lost her mind.

“Why did Mr Karan let Mbak work again?” ask the manager to Raya.

The Kingdom whose face was being polished make up was shaking its head. “I don't know. Karan suddenly just allowed me to work,” he replied honestly. Then, he thought about Reagan and began to ask about the man. “Why is Reagan here? Isn't he out of our agency?”

“Ha? How can?” Raya is really curious. Tackling a scandal is not easy. Raya alone could not clear his name until now. Because on several occasions, Raya has always been harassed about Varen's affair. Despite trying to distance themselves from the question, there are still journalists who are naughty and ask it.

“Gosh, Mommy really doesn't know it turned out. Reagan is the son of a board member, Ma'am. He is also the grandson of the owner of a famous mining company in Borneo. He's a very rich man. And this music video was produced by the company's grandfather.”

Raya does not know this news even though two days ago, she was in the house with Karan all day. He also watches television. But he did not see any news about Reagan. Quickly, he picked up his phone and found that what the manager said was right. Reagan cleaned everything up. Even his name is more famous than before. Reagan also worked with music labels that were so influential in Indonesia. The label that houses the band that is making this music video.

Raya frowned, feeling confused how to. On the one hand he felt guilty because of his actions, errat, meaning Karan's actions, Reagan got bad rumors. As a wife, of course Raya did not know what to do when dealing with Reagan. Moreover, they will be co-stars in acting in this music video.

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As Karan was worried, the man was indeed not a random man. Ever since Ian got the information about Reagan, Karan was so agitated. In any case Karan did not lose to Reagan. Good looks and wealth, Karan can be proud of himself for outperforming the model. But, that's not enough. Karan felt that there was one factor that could make Raya put her heart on Reagan.

“Are we just acquiring that music label, Ian?” karan said when he was in his office. He nearly took a cigarette and smoked it before Ian banned it. “I told you to get rid of cigarettes from my desk!” Karan said it with anger. He even threw a product made of tobacco on the floor.

Ian quickly picked it up and threw the cigarette pack into the trash. “Sorry Sir, it looks like the janitor set it up.” Ian found that reason after seeing a cup of coffee already on the table, the sign was that someone had come in there to clean the room before they came.

“Tell them, don't put cigarettes anywhere I can see. You know I'm trying to quit smoking. If I see it, I can't help myself, ” Karan complained again. He touched his head and gently rubbed it. His head hurts, but if he smokes, his head will not be this messy.

“Good Sir. I will say it firmly to them.”

Karan's emotions began to subside after a while, then he said again. “So, how about my question? Do I have to acquire that music label?” That means the music label where the band is making a video clip using Raya and Reagan as models.

“I don't think that's a good choice, sir. Why did you buy a music label? Isn't Mother Kingdom not working there forever? I only worked a few days, for this music video project. It doesn't feel like you need to buy that company.”

Ian said something wise. That's why Karan discussed with the assistant. Because had the man not been around, Karan would have felt very angry and dark-eyed. He can do anything beyond reason, including buying the music label.

“So, what should I do?”

Ian scolded. He always finds it difficult every Karan talks about Raya. About Karan's jealousy and possessiveness blindly to the super model. “Didn't you say you want to have a good relationship with Mother Kingdom? Why don't you give him a chance to show you his loyalty?”

“You mean?” Karan frowned confusedly.

“I mean, just let Mom work with Reagan, sir. Think of it as your tolerance for Mom's decision. And you also want to take her on a honeymoon, right? Maybe if you loosen your supervision a little bit, Mother Kingdom will change your mind and want to go with you,” said Ian to give advice.