Tension hung heavy in the living room as the two people watched and listened to the news being broadcast.
As the scene changed on the screen, their heartbeats increased.
Roberto collapsed to his knees, his eyes red with sadness, frustration, regret, and every other negative emotion.
His dream, the career he had struggled to build—all of it had been shattered.
Cecilia was no better off. Ever since she could think for herself, her only dream was to become an actress.
But the entertainment industry was notoriously difficult to enter, especially for someone from a modest background.
Fortunately, she had found and seduced a celebrity who promised to introduce her to the industry and had even secured her a role.
But now it was all in vain.
She had lost the role and every chance to become an actress in this lifetime.
Tears fell from her eyes as she realized the gravity of the situation.
