STAR SYNDROME IS A FAMOUS SINGER
Apart From the Perfect Man

"Shae your acting is pretty good even a little better than your co-star" praised the director as the crew turned off the water hose to stop the artificial rain from watering Radith and Shae's bodies.

Shae walked over to the director.

"What time sir? Then I'm happy that you're also happy with my acting quality" Shae said with a gleeful face.

"Don't bandingin' me with a newcomer artist like him! Who the hell is he? Only a street singer who hockey win the competition, face mediocre and come from an ordinary family" said Radith arrogantly insulting Shae.

Shae is silent, Shae does not want to reply to Radith's words because Shae knows Radith is the son of a famous PH producer, Mr. Bandi.

"Break! You're on your way back to your respective basecamp huh?" tell Mr. Director.

Shae nodded then Shae stepped into a room that was quite spacious and was followed by Radith. Radith was handsome but his heart was not handsome.

"Why do you want me to gimmick the same lo, rich no other artist" said Radith annoyed.

"That's your papa's decision why he chose me?"

"Yes papa is a fool. He must have paid a lot of money for this gimmick contract papa is a royal."

"When do we start a gimmick?" shae asked as she sat on the chair.

"Yes, quickly! Meningan we show our gimmick during the presscon event of this film later." replied Radith while following sit in the chair as well.

Shae agreed, Shae only wanted to follow Radith's instructions. Radith kept looking at Shae's face.

"It's not really interesting! The previous cave gimmick opponents were all pretty, was this it? Papa Bego really milihin him to be a gimmick opponent cave? Make no mood." Radith's mind was upset.

3 Months Later

The film is ready to be shown in theaters. Mr. Bandi is ready to hold a presscon event film Melodi Under the Rain in front of the media crew. Mr. Bandi is very optimistic that the latest film from his Productions House can reach a large audience and it can return capital, benefit, and gain, because of the gimmick Shae and Radith that will soon be known to the public about their pretend relationship.

"Good afternoon everyone?" greet Mr. Bandi to the media crew.

"Today is the day that I will introduce the cast of my latest film titled Melody Under the Rain. On my right and left are two rising stars, Radith Pratama and Shae Puspita Sari" said Mr. Bandi.

"Shae's? What's the reason you hired Shae as the female lead? Is it because of her popularity?" ask reporters.

Mr. Bandi nodded.

"In addition to her good popularity, her acting is also good. Anyway, the audience who bought the ticket and watched the film I guarantee will not be disappointed because the storyline is presented very exciting and the cinematography is very good, very beautiful" replied Mr. Bandi.

"How does Shae feel to be able to compete acting with the handsome and popular class actor Radith Pratama?" ask the reporter to Shae.

"It feels good, proud, and Radith is so good to me, Radith wants to teach me acting. Radith would like to welcome me. I became comfortable filming with Radith." replied Shae.

Radith gave a sweet smile to Shae, looking at Shae for a long time, a baper look.

"Like there's something in Radith's gaze to Shae huh?" ask another journalist.

"Hayo what's that something?" ask Mr. Bandi back to the reporters.

"Could it be that Radith and Shae they have a relationship?" ask reporters.

"Journalist kepo deh, hahaha." said Shae while laughing a little.

"But I'm curious because it looks like you two are in a relationship, is that true?" ask the reporters again.

Radith nodded.

"Yes we have a relationship and our relationship has been going on for the last two months. We've actually been dating since filming Melody Under the Rain. Since being reunited as co-stars we both build chemistry, gradually we both become equally comfortable and after that we decide to undergo a relationship approach and when we feel fit, then we both feel comfortable, we're both dating" replied Radith.

"Udah confirmed that after this Clay will know about my gimmick with Radith. Duuh, how will he respond later? Hopefully he can understand that I was forced to do this in order to maintain my popularity, his future wife." Inner Shae with a restless face.

"Mas Radith is also famous for starring in several film titles but Mas Radith is also famous for flirting with couples. What exactly is Mas Radith? Until now have not met the same suit or how?" ask reporters.

"Not met my soul mate anyway mas and hopefully after this, me and my beloved girlfriend Shae, can step into a more serious level." hope Radith pretend.

"Aamiin." says all.

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1 Week Ahead

The news of the proximity of Radith and Shae became a hot news that was discussed by many Indonesians. Their fan couple mushroomed everywhere. Many are baper with the closeness of the two of them.

Shae reads the comments in her latest post on Instagram when Shae posts a selfie with Radith. It got over a million likes in just two hours. Shae's Instagram following is also growing. Many comments like the closeness of himself and Radith. But there are also netizens who suspect that the closeness of Radith and Shae is only a gimmick.

"This is true what Mr. Bandi said, gimmick is one of the powerful weapons to raise popularity. With this my career will shine even more even though there is someone I have to sacrifice, but hopefully he can understand my position" said Shae.

Suddenly Shae gets a call from Clay. Clay hasn't called him in a week, but this time Clay called him.

"Hello Clay darling?"

"Darling? After what you did? You're my future wife even we're getting engaged in a month, but why are you dating another guy?"

"Sorry baby, it's just a gimmick. I got a three-year contract to be Radith's pretend girlfriend for my and her popularity to rise. Every year I'd get billions from his stepfather. I wish you could wait a few more years, huh? Then we'll get married, baby. I promise you, we're gonna get married because you're the only guy I love?"

"I'm sure I'm disappointed in you! Why don't you want to be frank with the public about our relationship? Are you ashamed to introduce me as your future husband? Just because I'm an ordinary youtuber? This is how we better end our relationship."

"Darling, why are you so selfish rich gini anyway? I just want to keep my career! I don't want my career to dim and go back to my hard-earned rich life again. I beg you to understand me?" shae said while crying sadly.

Actually Clay can understand why Shae wants to do that but still, his heart hurts to see the woman he loves in a drama pretending to be dating another man. Clay can't ban Shae from running that gimmick and the best decision is,

"If you're more concerned with your career than I am, then I'd better let you go. I don't want to be a burden in your life. I don't want your career interrupted because of me. I can understand your position. Gimmick is already common in the world of entertainment. But rather than a gimmick, just make your relationship with Radith a reality. I'm leaving Shae, may your career shine even more." Clay said as he shed tears of sadness.

Clay turned off the call.

"Clay's? Clay's! Hello!" shae teras said.

Shae tries to contact Clay but his phone is off.

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