Chapter10:

The handsome and enigmatic Japheth Ramos broke the silence with a sudden question, his cold demeanor momentarily thawing. "Did your audition go well?" he inquired, his tone neutral but with a hint of genuine concern. Cecilia found herself momentarily taken aback by his unexpected inquiry before composing herself and replying, "Yes, it went well. Thank you for asking." "Congratulations," he offered in response, his words brief but sincere. Encouraged by his unexpected display of interest, Cecilia seized the opportunity to broach the topic of their encounter on the street the previous night. With a nervous clearing of her throat, she dropped her chopsticks and began, "Mr. Ramos, about last night... I..." "Miss Cecilia, can we not talk about this now?" he interjected abruptly, his tone firm and decisive. Cecilia's words caught in her throat as she reluctantly complied, picking up her chopsticks once more. Whatever issue was plaguing him seemed to be off-limits for discussion at that momen