After I moved, I didn't contact him anymore. Later, I heard he started making music and did pretty well.
Then, I often saw him on my phone. He was completely different from the awkward guy he used to be.
Once on a show, someone asked him, "Luke, you're so outstanding. Do you have someone you like?"
Luke smiled and said, "I used to, but we lost contact."
Many netizens commented, "Ahhh! What kind of woman would lose contact with my idol?"
"Hurry and find out everything about this woman for me within three minutes."
Nervously, I walked towards the camera. I hoped he had forgotten what I looked like after all these years.
Besides, with my wine-red curls and delicate makeup, I looked nothing like I did back then.
The live camera zoomed in on me. I waved and smiled. "Hello, everyone. I'm Isla Evans. Please take care of me."
The comments flooded in. "Isla, is that the Isla I remember?"
"You're right. It's that Isla."
"I'm a sucker for looks. I love her."
"I could admire this face forever."
After greeting everyone, I sat on the couch, waiting for the next guests.
"Who organized this romance show? The quality is amazing. First Luke, now Isla. I'm really looking forward to the remaining three female and male guests."
"But honestly, though Isla is pretty, she's still far below Luke's level. It kind of brings down his status."
"I agree with the previous comment. Let's see how the other guests turn out."
"Let's see if the show invited them based on looks or status."
I sat on a couch not far from Luke, smiling at him. He glanced at me and then looked away with no expression.
I was speechless.
You didn't used to be this aloof back then.
But with his attitude, I was pretty sure he didn't recognize me.
Next, two female guests arrived. One was a popular young actress who recently starred in a fantasy drama that became a hit instantly, making the lead actress, Natalie Perez, famous overnight.
The other was former Best Actress Naomi Murphy, who appeared elegantly in a mermaid gown.
The comments were going wild.
With these two appearing, viewers' expectations skyrocketed.
Many viewers commented, "I'm now super curious about the remaining four guests."
"This show is really high-end."
"So far, it seems like everyone except Isla has a high status."
"Don't diss her. Isla is gorgeous. Who could be more beautiful?"
"You must be one of Isla's fans who only care about looks. She only has her face."
The viewers kept arguing as the fifth guest appeared.
As the camera moved and the door opened, a familiar face appeared, making me shiver.
Damn, this is too intense.
Caleb Phillips!
He wore casual clothes. His legs were straight and long, greeting, "Hello everyone, I'm Caleb."
The live comments exploded. "What an amazing show."
"Seriously, just with these guests, I'm eagerly anticipating what comes next."
"Am I the only one who thinks that him being on the dating show means he's single?"
"Stop fantasizing. I heard Caleb and Naomi have been friends for years. He joined the show for her."
"Handsome guy and beautiful girl. Former Best Actress and current top star. I'm shipping this CP!"
Caleb glanced at me and then looked away as if I were a stranger. Naomi waved at him and said, "Caleb, over here."
I turned my head guiltily. I had wronged Caleb back then.
His acting career got better and better, and I felt more and more pressured. I broke up with him.
On the day we broke up, he pressed his lips together and looked at me. He said, "Isla, I can make our relationship public. I can get a marriage certificate right away."
I shook my head and said, "I have someone I like."
He didn't say anything else. When I packed my bags and left, he was still standing there.
Later, I watched him rise to become a top star.
Caleb sat next to Naomi, with just enough space for one person between us.
Before I could think more, the sixth person walked in.
I took one look and knew this was bad. This was not just a dating show. It was my social death. This show should be renamed "Me and My Exes on a Dating Show" or "My Exes and I Reunite on a Dating Show."
Jayden looked at me as soon as he came in. He frowned slightly and quickly looked away.
After introducing himself, he naturally walked over and sat between Caleb and me. He turned to me and said, "Isla, long time no see."
Before I could answer, Caleb spoke up, "Jayden, you know Isla?"
Jayden glanced at Caleb and said, "We've met a few times."
Jayden and I had a doomed relationship. I met him right after breaking up with Caleb. The first time I saw Jayden, he was being bullied on set. He was very different then, clean and resilient. He thanked me and we became close.
I glanced at these people and felt a bit emotional. "What kind of lucky am I?" I could write a book called "How to Boost Your Ex's Success"!
Jayden looked indifferent, but I felt uneasy. Our breakup had not been pleasant.
When his agent, Maverick, found me, he tactfully asked me to break up with him.
Maverick was a veteran agent in the industry. That day, he chatted with me for a long time before getting to the point. He said, "Isla, I know you treat Jayden well.
"He is the most talented and hardest-working artist I have.
"You know how difficult his journey has been."
I understood what Maverick meant. He finally offered me compensation.
On the day I broke up with Jayden, he looked at me as if trying to see through me. He said, "Did someone from the company talk to you?
"Don't worry. I'll handle it."
He held my hand to reassure me.
He said, "Isla, my dream used to be to become a good actor and gain everyone's recognition.
"But if the price is you, I don't want it.
"Let's go home. I'll talk to Maverick tomorrow."
I coldly shook off Jayden's hand and said, "Let's break up.
"Jayden, why do you think you can climb to the top and I'll just stand by indifferently?"