21 - old news

CALLUM'S PENTHOUSE
london, england
may 24, 2024
friday
6am

"last day of filming, how are you feeling?" i asked callum who was putting on his carhartt jacket in the living room. i held up my camcorder that we had gotten at a flea market just the other weekend. "go on, tell the camera how you're feeling."

callum couldn't help but chuckle at my antics. he took a moment to look into the camera, a mix of exhaustion and excitement in his eyes. "hey there, camera." he said, his voice deep and husky and his accent only added to it. "i'm feeling a little bit of everything, honestly. it's the last day on set and i'm both relieved and nervous." he said, his tone sincere. he ran a hand through his messy curls. "it feels like this project has been my life for the past several months, so it's surreal to be wrapping things up and moving onto the next phase." he continued, a hint of tiredness in his expression.

i nodded. "and the next phase is back to los angeles." i said as the camera was now pointed on me.

callum nodded in agreement. "that's right. back to la." he said, his gaze flickering to me before returning to the camera. "but first..." he said as he grabbed the handy cam from me and pointed it at me. "...some footage of my lovely girlfriend." he said, a cheeky grin on his face. i couldn't help but smile, feeling a flutter in my stomach at his words. "say hi to the camera, love."

i laughed and leaned in close to the camera, giving a cheeky wave. "hello everyone." i said, my voice cheerful. "please excuse the messy hair, it's early."

callum chuckled beside me, clearly enjoying this little moment of levity. "i think your messy hair looks adorable." he said, his tone sincere. "the viewers will agree with me, i'm sure."

i rolled my eyes playfully, feeling a warm blush on my cheeks. "oh, shut up." i playfully swat at his arm, though i secretly liked his words. i looked back at the camera with a grin before taking it back from him. "you have to go before you're late for your last day."

callum glanced at his rolex watch that i had previously gifted him, realizing that i was right. he sighed, reluctantly pulling away from me. "you're right, i gotta get going." he said.

he grabbed his keys from the counter and walked over to me, giving me a quick kiss on the forehead. "see you later, love." he said.

i smiled softly and nodded. "bye callum," i said as i opened the front door.

"and don't forget, we have that party tonight." callum reminded me.

i nodded. "yes of course, i won't forget." i assured him.

callum gave me one more smile before heading out of the door. i watched as he walked down the hallway, feeling a slight sense of emptiness now that he was gone.

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11am

i was sitting on the couch beside bear, scrolling through instagram reels when i got an unexpected call. one from jacob. quickly i sat up from my deep slouch and answered.

"hello?" i said while putting him on speaker.

there was a moment of silence before jacob's deep australian voice came through. "hey there, kacey." he said, his tone casual. "did i catch you at a bad time?"

i shook my head, even though he couldn't see me. "no, no. perfect timing actually." i said, trying to sound nonchalant. "how's it going?"

i could hear jacob's warm chuckle on the other end of the line. "can't complain. just finished up a shoot and thought i'd give you a call to discuss something." he said.

i couldn't help being slightly intrigued. "oh, really? what is it?" i asked, curious as to what could be so important that he'd call me out of the blue.

"the therapist." he said bluntly.

i looked at bear and raised my eyes as if he could help me understand what jacob had said. "what therapist?" i questioned.

there was another brief pause before jacob spoke again. "the relationship therapist." he said, his tone somewhat serious. "remember?"

i took a moment to process his words. "oh, yeah." i said, remembering the brief discussions we had with the relationship therapist, the same therapist that confirmed jacob and i's breakup.

jacob sighed through the phone, his irritation clearly audible in his words. "listen, i've been thinking.." he started, his tone somewhat frustrated. "i want to take legal action against that therapist who put our separation on blast."

i sat up straighter on the couch, surprised by jacob's words. "now, that was months ago?" i asked, genuinely confused why he was bringing it up now.

jacob's voice became more adamant. "i know, but that doesn't matter. she shouldn't get away with it." he said, his irritation growing. "she shouldn't be allowed to run around leaking sensitive information about couples like it's okay. it's not right."

i nodded, understanding where jacob was coming from. "yeah, i get that. it was a major invasion of our privacy." i said, my mind trying to grasp the situation. "what exactly are you planning on doing?"

jacob could be heard taking a deep breath on the other end of the line. "i want to sue her for breach of privacy and emotional distress." he said bluntly. "i think she needs to be held accountable."

i cleared my throat, "do you need anything from me? is there anything i can do?" i questioned as i wanted to be there to backup jacob since it effected both of us.

jacob's tone softened a little as he spoke. "actually, yeah. i was hoping you'd be willing to speak on our behalf and corroborate my claims." he said, his voice now with a hint of uncertainty.

i nodded, feeling a sense of support for jacob's decision. "of course. i'm happy to help. just let me know what i need to do." i said, my voice firm.

jacob's voice picked up again. "actually, i'm thinking of meeting with a lawyer soon to discuss the details of a potential lawsuit. would you be able to join?" he asked, his tone slightly hopeful.

i leaned back against the couch, thinking about my schedule. "yeah, i think i can make it work. when were you thinking about scheduling the meeting?"

jacob sounded grateful for my willingness to join. "great, thanks. i was thinking maybe this upcoming week?" he suggested, his voice now calmer. "i'll send you the details once i've booked the appointment."

i nodded, feeling a strange mix of excitement and nervousness about the situation. "okay, sounds good. just let me know the date and time, and i'll be there."

jacob's voice softened. "perfect, thank you. i appreciate your help with this." he said, his tone more sincere. "i'll be in touch soon and we'll discuss everything further then."

"sounds good," i said before jacob said goodbye and ended the call. i let out a sigh as i put down my phone and looked at bear. "bear, what are we gonna do?"

bear gave a soft bark, as if he understood the gravity of the situation. i ran my hand through my hair, feeling a mixture of emotions. i wasn't sure what the outcome of this lawsuit would be, but i knew one thing for sure - it was going to be a wild ride.

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QUAGLINO'S RESTARAUNT
london, england
8pm

it was a beautiful evening in london, and the entire masters of the air cast was gathered together at quaglino's restaurant for a dinner party. the atmosphere was lively and the conversation flowed effortlessly. callum and i sat together at a large table surrounded by his co-stars, chatting and laughing as we waited for our meals.

i loved seeing callum in his element, his charisma and charm shining through as he seamlessly engaged in conversation with his co-stars. his arm was casually draped around the back of my chair, occasionally giving my shoulder a gentle squeeze.

i took a sip of my wine, absorbing the energy of the room. the laughter and chatter of the cast filled the air, creating a contagious sense of excitement and camaraderie. callum turned to me, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"having a good time?" he asked, leaning in closer so that only i could hear him.

i nodded, feeling a sense of warmth in my chest at his question. "yeah, i am. it's nice to see you in your element with your castmates."

callum chuckled, a proud smile on his lips. "yeah, they're a great group. we've become like a big, dysfunctional family after filming together in prague for months." he said, affection in his voice.

i raised an eyebrow at his description. "dysfunctional, huh?" i teased, a smirk on my lips. "i can imagine that filming together for months would bring out some interesting dynamics."

callum's eyes gleamed with amusement as he leaned even closer. "oh, you have no idea." he said, his voice low. "let me tell you some stories later."

my curiosity was piqued and i couldn't help but laugh at his mischievous tone. "oh, i can't wait to hear those." i said, my hand reaching up to rest on his knee.

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as the dinner party began to wind down and the guests started to say their goodbyes, callum and i made our way out of the restaurant and towards his car. the cool evening air hit our faces, and i snuggled into his side for warmth.

"got it," a voice said. i turned back to see austin butler holding his phone up.

callum chuckled. "got what?"

austin butler, co-star of callum, had crept up from behind us and showed us a photo of callum and i that he took. austin had his signature crooked smile on his face.

callum shook his head, clearly amused by austin's antics. "send me that, will you?" he said, before continuing to walk.

austin nodded, his smile widening. "oh, i will. don't worry."

i chuckled at their interaction, feeling a bit lightheaded from the wine. i stumbled a bit on the cobblestones in my heels, almost losing my balance.

callum noticed me stumbling and quickly steadied me, his hand reaching out to hold my arm firmly. "woah, careful there." he said, a hint of concern in his voice.

i laughed softly and leaned on the car once we reached it. "i have news." i said. "and i'm not sure if you'll be happy or upset about it." i admitted.

as callum unlocked the car, he looked at me, his expression curious yet cautious. "okay, now you have to tell me. what is it?" he asked, his voice holding onto a hint of anxiety.

i leaned back against the car, crossing my arms over my chest. "well, i got a call earlier today. from jacob." i said, watching his reaction carefully.

callum's expression shifted instantly from curiosity to a mix of surprise and concern. "what did he want?" he asked, leaning against his car next to me.

i sighed, knowing this wouldn't be easy to explain. "well..he's thinking about taking legal action against the relationship therapist who leaked our breakup." i said bluntly, hoping to get it over with quickly.

callum's eyes widened and he ran a hand through his hair, clearly taken aback by my words. "he wants to sue the therapist? it's been months." he said, his voice laced with disbelief.

i nodded, understanding his surprise at the situation. "i know, but he's pretty adamant about it. he says she needs to be held accountable for violating our privacy." i explained, my voice steady.

callum let out a low whistle, clearly processing the information. "that's heavy. do you think he's serious about this?" he asked, his gaze now focused on me.

"i think he is," i replied, my voice quiet. "it's important to him, apparently. he wants to meet with me and a lawyer soon to discuss the details." i paused, waiting for his response.

callum looked off into the distance, his mind clearly working through the implications. "i can understand his frustration. what she did was wrong. but this could potentially get messy." he said, his voice contemplative.

i nodded, agreeing with his assessment. "yeah, that's why i wanted to tell you." i said, my voice taking on a softer tone. "i didn't want you to find out from someone else."

callum turned to me, his expression thoughtful. "thank you for telling me. are you okay with being involved in this?"

i took a deep breath, considering both the situation and my own feelings. "i think i am," i replied, my voice becoming more firm. "i'll do anything i can to help. and part of me wants to see her held accountable for breaking our trust."

callum reached out and gently touched my arm, a small gesture of comfort. "i get that. just be careful, okay?" he said. "legal matters can be complicated and draining, especially when it involves personal matters."

"yeah, i will be." i reassured him, before adding nervously. "and you know that i'll be working closely with jacob on this."

callum tensed slightly at the mention of jacob, but he tried to hide it. "yeah, i know." he said, his voice carefully neutral. "that's unavoidable, i suppose."

i felt the tension between us grow and i knew i had to address it. "are you...okay with me working on this with him?" i asked, searching his face for a reaction.

callum looked at me for a moment before sighing. "honestly, it's not my favourite idea." he admitted, his voice somewhat strained. "but i understand the situation. and i trust you."

i breathed a small sigh of relief at his words. "i promise i won't cross any boundaries, i'll be professional about it." i said, hoping to ease his worry.

callum nodded, though his expression was still somewhat guarded. "i know you will," he said, his voice softer now. "just...be careful, alright?"

i looked into callum's eyes, seeing the worry behind them. i reached up to cup his face with my hand, wanting to reassure him. "i promise, i'll be careful. i won't let anything get out of hand."

callum reached up and held my hand against his cheek, his expression becoming more tender. he drew me closer, his other hand resting on my waist. "i trust you." he said, his voice almost a whisper.

he leaned in and captured my lips in a gentle kiss. it was a mix of comfort and reassurance, a silent agreement between us to navigate this situation together. i leaned into the kiss, my worries for the moment melting away.

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the comments from chapter 2 made me wanna sue that therapist BADDDD