chapter 77

Alana’s point of view. It was another day of shooting scenes, and we had now reached the first semi-erotic part of the script. I sat in my chair, watching intently as the scene unfolded before me. Daniel handled Suzanne with a delicate grace that was hard to ignore. Laughter and smiles would occasionally break out between takes, and what remained consistent was Daniel's habit of glancing in my direction, ensuring I was witnessing the chemistry between him and Suzanne. On camera, their chemistry was undeniably captivating in these scenes, perhaps because they weren't acting, but rather letting their natural connection shine through. After a successful take, I watched as Daniel assisted Suzanne to her feet and carefully placed his hands on her hips before giving her a brief, on-screen kiss. It was amusing to note that he could be affectionate with her in front of a crowd, yet when it came to public displays of affection with me, he'd always resist. "The paparazzi might twist it too sex