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00:00:00Welcome back and he has showbiz now. Good morning and welcome to Daily News. I'm your host
00:00:05Amanda. Our story today is about Ben Cooper, a rising actor and recent Oscar
00:00:11nominee who made a ripple in the acting industry after his performance in his
00:00:14recent movie Maximizer. His Instagram numbers have now risen from 50.2
00:00:19million to over a hundred million just over the span of two days, which is quite
00:00:24an achievement for someone as young as he is.
00:00:54To be the lead. You will be the biggest star ever. Fasten your seatbelt Ben, it's time to fly.
00:01:10Everything just feels so unreal. That's what happens when you become a star.
00:01:17What's with the phone?
00:01:20No. I'm tired of saying please and sorry and next time. It's just best not to respond at all.
00:01:30Now I know what my old managers were doing before all this. Tricks of the trade.
00:01:35But don't you worry. Everyone who was ignoring you before will be after you.
00:01:41You are a superstar.
00:01:46Let a moment of peace. Hello?
00:01:58I'm saving that right now.
00:02:00What is it now? You're scaring me.
00:02:10I think we're in trouble.
00:02:25Okay.
00:02:30Please pick up, please pick up.
00:02:32Hi! Hi! Um, sorry, I was just wondering if you've rescheduled my interview at all.
00:02:40Yes, my name is Blake, number 56.
00:02:47There are no slots left.
00:02:50Um, I'm sorry, but you told me to wait.
00:02:57No, no, this isn't fair. You need to reconsider me.
00:03:01Hello?
00:03:06You've got to be kidding me.
00:03:09I'm never going to get an acting job.
00:03:20I'm tired of telling you I failed, Mum.
00:03:23Well, I mean, I guess she's right, I don't give up too soon.
00:03:31I think it's time to prove them wrong.
00:03:34You've got this, Blake.
00:03:39Hi, um, I want an appointment with Manager Alan.
00:03:44Yeah, I knew you would refuse. Listen, I've got a very interesting story to tell him.
00:03:53Screw you. I don't need your approval anyway.
00:03:57I don't need your approval anyway.
00:04:02People just need gossip.
00:04:08Hello?
00:04:11This case is way more important than your court proceedings.
00:04:16I'm sure someone's just trying to defame Ben with his rumours.
00:04:21He's not in a relationship. Ben hasn't been in a relationship for a year.
00:04:26No, it's not about being in a relationship.
00:04:29People are saying that he's...
00:04:33That he's dating his male co-star, Thomas.
00:04:38I've got an important call. I'll call you back.
00:04:41Why do people think I'm over-exaggerating?
00:04:47What?
00:04:50What story? Send her in.
00:04:56Hey, what story? Who are you?
00:05:00Well, uh, there's not really a story as such. I...
00:05:06It's as important as that.
00:05:11Okay. Since you, you know, don't really talk to commoners often,
00:05:16I just wanted to come here in person and tell you that your agency is the worst I've ever seen.
00:05:22Okay.
00:05:24You know you're scamming people, right?
00:05:26That's what people say when they don't get a job either.
00:05:28Okay, not getting a job is different. You guys are...
00:05:31You guys ditched me for my interview.
00:05:33Look, I've got a lot to deal with, so can you please do your rant elsewhere?
00:05:41Are you going to go or am I going to have to get someone to take you away?
00:05:45Okay, look, um, I'm sorry, I just... I really need a job right now.
00:05:52This isn't a request to enter. Please leave.
00:05:57Okay, well you know what? I hope karma bites you with it.
00:06:04Sorry.
00:06:05Are you blind? Get your eyes fixed.
00:06:08Sorry.
00:06:09Are you blind? Get your eyes fixed.
00:06:15Who was that?
00:06:16Just a jobless nobody.
00:06:19Right.
00:06:25We need to focus on the people who do recognise you.
00:06:28Ben, I can't prove you're not gay.
00:06:31I don't understand why these reporters enjoy writing fake stories about me.
00:06:35It's how they make them know.
00:06:37Is it harmful for my image? Is it...
00:06:43You can date who you want to, but there's rumours.
00:06:46Like, it ruins your identity.
00:06:49Like, do you really want to come out like that?
00:06:51Obviously not.
00:06:53And I've been contacted by Thomas' manager.
00:06:55He wants me to address the issue as soon as possible.
00:06:57Just release a statement.
00:06:58He wants me to address the issue as soon as possible.
00:07:00Just release a statement.
00:07:02I've been telling the reporters these rumours aren't true,
00:07:04but they keep on printing stories to say that they are.
00:07:07What difference would a statement make?
00:07:11What if we did something to distract from the story?
00:07:15Like what?
00:07:16Like...
00:07:19What if I were to date a girl?
00:07:23That's the dumbest thing ever.
00:07:24Well, it would kill the buzz.
00:07:26I don't know, it'd put us on the right path
00:07:29to fix Thomas' image and my identity.
00:07:35My question is how.
00:07:39I have a brilliant idea.
00:07:57Everything sucks.
00:08:01You know what?
00:08:02I've decided I'm not leaving my room.
00:08:05Nope.
00:08:06Staying here for eternity.
00:08:10It's settled.
00:08:17I mean...
00:08:20I mean, I don't want to have to go back to my village, but...
00:08:23But no one wants to go.
00:08:27I mean, everyone will laugh at me if I go back.
00:08:52I don't know.
00:09:02I think...
00:09:07I have to go back.
00:09:13Because it's time to go home.
00:09:23Nope.
00:09:25Nope.
00:09:34Nope.
00:09:36Nope.
00:09:38Absolutely not.
00:09:39Not answering on the phone is scandalous.
00:09:53What is it, Mum?
00:09:57Um, hey.
00:10:00Yeah?
00:10:03Well, I'm Alan.
00:10:05I hope you remember me.
00:10:07You just came to visit me a while ago.
00:10:10Um, yeah, yeah, hi!
00:10:13Hello.
00:10:14Hi.
00:10:16Um...
00:10:17Can we meet?
00:10:19I have a job for you.
00:10:23Okay.
00:10:34I'm still not happy with this idea of yours.
00:10:39Sorry, what did you say?
00:10:40Your idea.
00:10:42It's absurd.
00:10:43I'm just saving my reputation.
00:10:44Covering a lie with another lie.
00:10:46Well, everybody lies.
00:10:48People believe anything.
00:10:49Well, try this, so you can't blame me for not saving you later.
00:10:53Let's hope this girl doesn't go crazy after listening to her job requirements.
00:10:56She won't go crazy.
00:10:57I got a different vibe from her.
00:10:59You sure?
00:11:01I'm sure.
00:11:05Send her in.
00:11:08Still not sure about this girl.
00:11:11Come in.
00:11:15Please, take a seat.
00:11:17Thanks for coming in so soon.
00:11:19Well, I'm actually surprised.
00:11:20I didn't know my words had such an impact on you.
00:11:23Well, I feel really bad the way I treated you before.
00:11:27So, I got a job for you.
00:11:31Oh, I hope you've, you know...
00:11:33Oh, sorry, it's not so much of a job.
00:11:37More of a favour.
00:11:38This is all, um...
00:11:42So, what do you think, Blake?
00:11:45So, you want me to fake date Ben for time being?
00:11:48Yeah, it's as simple as that.
00:11:51Okay, but...
00:11:53Who's Ben?
00:11:57How do you know that?
00:11:59I don't know.
00:12:01I don't know.
00:12:03I don't know.
00:12:04I don't know.
00:12:06I don't know.
00:12:08How do you not know Ben?
00:12:09Like...
00:12:11You haven't seen his movies or dramas or anything like that?
00:12:17I'm not really a social person, so...
00:12:19You know, whatever happens in Trobis, I don't know about.
00:12:22Yeah, but still, like...
00:12:24Who doesn't know Ben?
00:12:26Me, apparently.
00:12:30I am Ben.
00:12:32Will you do me this favour?
00:12:39No.
00:12:53That was...
00:12:56That was Ben.
00:12:57The...
00:12:59The Ben Cooper.
00:13:04I can't believe that just happened!
00:13:06Oh my god!
00:13:07Oh my god!
00:13:08Oh my god, I'm so stupid not to recognise him!
00:13:12What the...
00:13:17I...
00:13:19I can't do it.
00:13:23I...
00:13:25I don't think I can ever let something like that happen to me.
00:13:28I guess I've gotta keep packing then.
00:13:31Um...
00:13:37Ah, I sold out!
00:13:44I'm so sorry.
00:13:48I'm so sorry.
00:13:51I'm so sorry.
00:13:53I'm so sorry.
00:13:55I'm so sorry.
00:13:56I'm so sorry.
00:13:57I'm so sorry.
00:13:58I'm so sorry.
00:13:59I'm so sorry.
00:14:00I'm so sorry.
00:14:01I'm so sorry.
00:14:03Yeah, Mum, guess what I have?
00:14:15Ew!
00:14:17Okay, I would rather die than marry that bastard.
00:14:27Hey.
00:14:31You need to relax.
00:14:35I'm so jealous of you right now.
00:14:37I'm dying of anxiety and you're just chilling in your house.
00:14:40And on top of that you're asking me to relax?
00:14:42Are you crazy or what?
00:14:45I told you an excellent plan.
00:14:47Now it's your part to play, just make it work.
00:14:49Yeah, fine, it was an amazing plan.
00:14:53Fine.
00:14:54It was a really good plan.
00:14:56But why are you so stubborn about this girl?
00:14:58Why can't I find you another one?
00:15:00A better one, one that's a better actor.
00:15:02No, it has to be this girl.
00:15:04I told you, if I'm doing this, she has to be my fake girlfriend.
00:15:08Ben, we can't delay this any longer.
00:15:11I agree.
00:15:12So convince her.
00:15:15Give me one good reason why it has to be this girl.
00:15:18And if it's reasonable, I will do whatever you want.
00:15:22Well, for starters, she's different.
00:15:24Right? When I first met her, she didn't even recognize me.
00:15:27If we want to do this, right?
00:15:30It plays better if she's not obsessed with me.
00:15:33It makes it more believable.
00:15:46Yeah, I'm sorry, Ben's already giving an interview right now.
00:15:51Alright, I'll book him in for an interview with you as well.
00:15:55Yeah.
00:15:57Alright.
00:16:02Ben's stubbornness girl is the next level.
00:16:08Please pick up, Blake.
00:16:15We need a plan B.
00:16:18Who is it?
00:16:21It's me.
00:16:23Blake.
00:16:25Please, come in.
00:16:30Take a seat.
00:16:32I hope we're alone in here.
00:16:34Oh, of course.
00:16:38I knew you'd be back.
00:16:41I need a job, Alan.
00:16:43Oh, of course. It's what we offered you in your birthplace.
00:16:45No, no, a proper job with a proper designation.
00:16:50Look, look, I'll do anything.
00:16:54Okay, but I can't do this.
00:16:57What will I tell my parents?
00:16:59That I'm someone's fake girlfriend?
00:17:01That's not something I would want to tell them.
00:17:04Blake, it's what I said. It's not a job, it's more of a favor.
00:17:10Okay, fine, then I can't do it then.
00:17:12Blake, please help us with this.
00:17:17I really wish I could help you, Alan, but...
00:17:21I can't. I'm really sorry.
00:17:24Blake, please. Come on.
00:17:31Why didn't you tell me she was here?
00:17:33You know that I'm looking for her and I can't find her and you just let her go?
00:17:36Blake, she didn't give me the chance. She just walked right out.
00:17:39And what is it with you, Ben?
00:17:41Like, I've never seen you this way before unless you really respect someone.
00:17:48Oh my God.
00:17:50Oh my God. Ben's fallen in love.
00:17:53No, no, I haven't. It's nothing like that. It's not.
00:17:57Then what? What is it with her?
00:17:59I just think that we need to disprove the rumors as soon as possible.
00:18:02So what, I should just call her right away?
00:18:04Yeah, call her.
00:18:06Look, Alan, I gave you a job. You failed.
00:18:09Okay, just text me her number and I'll call her.
00:18:11Look, you've got to be kidding me.
00:18:13I've got a family dinner now. Text me her number. Okay?
00:18:17Now.
00:18:36Hello?
00:18:58Hello?
00:19:02Look, I'm busy so bother someone else, yeah?
00:19:05It's Ben.
00:19:08Ben Cooper?
00:19:11Look, if you're busy, then that's okay. I can call tomorrow.
00:19:14No.
00:19:17I mean, you know, I can talk.
00:19:20Sorry, I didn't recognize your voice.
00:19:22That's okay. We haven't talked before, so how would you recognize my voice?
00:19:26Yeah, I mean, who would expect a call from you after all?
00:19:30You still don't know who I am?
00:19:33Well, I think I'll cut to the chase. Can we meet tomorrow?
00:19:36Um, I'm busy tomorrow, sorry.
00:19:44I just need a few minutes of your time.
00:19:46If you can't come out to my place, then maybe I could meet you at yours?
00:19:50No. No, I'll come.
00:19:55Great. I'll text you the address.
00:19:58See you tomorrow.
00:20:02Bye.
00:20:07Why don't you have a seat? Make yourself comfortable.
00:20:09Thanks.
00:20:10Would you like a coffee?
00:20:11Uh, yeah. Thank you.
00:20:16It's a strange studio.
00:20:21Here you are.
00:20:24You're welcome.
00:20:30You don't have anyone to look after this place?
00:20:33Well, it's my home. I should be the one to look after it, right?
00:20:38Your home? This is... this is your home.
00:20:43Is that a problem?
00:20:44No! No, I just, um... I didn't expect you to call me over.
00:20:49It's kind of... intimate.
00:20:52Well, I don't like to go out when I'm not working.
00:20:56Um, so, what is it you wanted to talk about?
00:21:00I wanted to ask, why are you running away from me? I've offered you a nice job.
00:21:06Yeah, but it's not a job.
00:21:09Whatever it is, I only want you for it.
00:21:14You know I've talked to Alan about it.
00:21:16I know.
00:21:17Well, that's my final decision.
00:21:21What if...
00:21:25I offered you a different role?
00:21:28As my secretary.
00:21:31That way you could have a respectable prefix added to your name,
00:21:35and you could still help me fix my reputation.
00:21:38Um...
00:21:40Okay, well, it's still not a job.
00:21:43I want a long-term job.
00:21:45I want a long-term job.
00:21:46You know, your conditions will only hold me for some time. I'll have to leave in the end.
00:21:51How much do you need? Is it about money?
00:21:54No, it's not about money.
00:22:00What if I offered to hire you full-time?
00:22:03Full-time secretary.
00:22:05Permanently.
00:22:07I'm sorry, I really don't understand.
00:22:11Why me?
00:22:12Because I just like you.
00:22:14I mean, for this role, I think you'd be a perfect fit.
00:22:17Okay, but there are so many other people that you could pick from.
00:22:23There's something different about you.
00:22:26Look, I've offered you the role with a part to play along.
00:22:31Are you in?
00:22:38I'm in.
00:22:40I'm in.
00:22:52Ria.
00:22:54What are you doing?
00:22:56Don't treat me like this.
00:22:58I'm not trying to treat my ex.
00:23:00You're a network. Can you just get over this already?
00:23:03We're not in a relationship anymore, okay? Just leave.
00:23:06Leave.
00:23:08I'm annoyed.
00:23:11You don't need to pretend.
00:23:13You can say it to me time and time again, this is no different.
00:23:16I'm here for you.
00:23:20Just get off, okay? You need to get out.
00:23:28This is the contract.
00:23:31This contract is for a year from now.
00:23:34We will renew it, of course, so you don't have to worry.
00:23:48I'm sorry.
00:23:51You're giving me a million dollars for this job.
00:23:54Is that number not acceptable for you?
00:23:56No, no, not at all. I just...
00:23:59I said I'd pay you enough.
00:24:01I said I'd pay you enough.
00:24:06Okay, why do you even need a secretary when you have an amazing manager?
00:24:11Well, I mean, Alan looks after the whole agency.
00:24:14So it's a lot of work for him and if we can bring someone on board to split off the workload, that'd be helpful.
00:24:22Look, it's my decision, okay? And Alan, I'm not cutting any of your pay.
00:24:26No, I never said that.
00:24:31Alright, well how about you sign the contract so we can move forward with the plan?
00:24:50Welcome. You're hired.
00:24:54Thanks. I'll try my best for you.
00:25:01Relax. You look tense.
00:25:06Um, I could have bought my own food and drinks. You don't have to.
00:25:10Don't be silly. I was buying things for myself, so I'm more than happy to buy you something.
00:25:15Listen, I hope you don't get the wrong idea about me.
00:25:18Wrong idea about what?
00:25:20Well, it could easily be seen as that I'm just using my money to get to you.
00:25:26I just want you to know it's not like that.
00:25:27I know.
00:25:32I used to struggle for work, too.
00:25:36Seriously?
00:25:37Yeah, well there were times where I'd go to bed hungry because I couldn't afford food.
00:25:41It was tough and all that happened before I met Al.
00:25:47And once I met him, he is such a generous man and he looked after me like his own brother.
00:25:52And now you've met him, too, so you don't have to worry about any of that.
00:25:57I... I've put a lot of hard work and I've struggled through a lot in my career to get to where I am.
00:26:05And I'd hate to have just one reporter ruin that because they have something out for me.
00:26:10So that's where you come in.
00:26:14I promise that I'll try my best.
00:26:18I promise that I'll try my best.
00:26:21Even if it also sacrifices.
00:26:24No, it shouldn't require any sacrifices.
00:26:27Your dedication is enough.
00:26:33Oh, my God. I'm... I'm so sorry. I'm meeting someone. I've got to go.
00:26:39Oh, do you want me to call you an Uber?
00:26:41No, it's okay. It's not that far. I can just walk.
00:26:44Okay.
00:26:45Um...
00:26:47Bye.
00:26:49See you.
00:27:02I really should stop reading these.
00:27:07Take a seat.
00:27:15Ooh.
00:27:18Why'd you call me?
00:27:20Nah, straight to the point.
00:27:23Look, if you want to sue me, just do it.
00:27:26I wanted to sue you. I would have done that a long time ago.
00:27:29I think we can deal with this a different way.
00:27:33We really should pay for all the wrong information your stupid article spreads.
00:27:39I'm already waiting for legal notice.
00:27:42Look.
00:27:44I have a task for you.
00:27:47And if you do this for me, I won't sue you.
00:27:50I'll even offer you a job.
00:27:53What kind of task?
00:27:57I want you to write exclusive articles about Ben.
00:28:00I'll give you all the sources and information.
00:28:03You just need to put Ben in the spotlight since you're a well-known reporter.
00:28:07What kind of articles?
00:28:09I'll tell you once you've signed the contract.
00:28:12And this is a confidential agreement.
00:28:17If anything gets spread, I won't hesitate and I'll sue you right away.
00:28:23Alright.
00:28:26Consider it done.
00:28:29Email my office tomorrow morning.
00:28:32Email my office tomorrow morning.
00:28:35And don't be late or the deal's off.
00:28:51Hey, sorry.
00:28:58Sorry, I just woke up.
00:29:01Oh, that's fine.
00:29:03I should have informed you before coming over, sorry.
00:29:06It's alright.
00:29:11So, why are you standing there?
00:29:15What do you mean? I'm waiting for you to get ready.
00:29:19You're supposed to pick out my clothes for the day.
00:29:21Is that so?
00:29:22Yeah.
00:29:23Okay, then where's your room?
00:29:32Hello?
00:29:35Yeah, I'll bring Ben in for his fittings this afternoon.
00:29:39Alright.
00:29:40Okay.
00:29:41Bye.
00:29:43Alright, Ben.
00:29:44We need to go in for the fittings for your suit this evening.
00:29:49Oh, wait.
00:29:50I've got an appointment.
00:29:52Appointment?
00:29:53Yeah.
00:29:55It's alright, it's my own personal business.
00:29:56I'll take care of it some other time.
00:29:58No, that's alright.
00:29:59Blake can accompany me.
00:30:01Me.
00:30:03Alright.
00:30:05Alright, you two can go in for the fittings for the suit this evening.
00:30:09So, are you ready for the task?
00:30:12What task?
00:30:14The task, the reason you hired Blake in the first place.
00:30:17Oh, yes.
00:30:19Sorry, I forgot.
00:30:23So, what's the plan?
00:30:25So, what's the plan?
00:30:29It's your plan.
00:30:30You need to choose to how you want to go and prove it.
00:30:33What?
00:30:34You're telling me this is on me?
00:30:36I'll publicise it.
00:30:38You just do whatever it is you want to do to prove it.
00:30:42I kind of thought you'd have like a whole script prepared for me.
00:30:45No.
00:30:46Too busy for that.
00:30:47Why don't you get your secretary to handle it?
00:30:50Already tired of me, Alan?
00:30:52No, it'll never happen, Ben.
00:30:55Sigh.
00:31:01Yes, okay.
00:31:03Alright, thank you so much.
00:31:04Bye.
00:31:07I never expected you to take calls for me.
00:31:10Oh, well, you know I am your secretary, so it's kind of my job.
00:31:14Sure.
00:31:18Question, by the way.
00:31:21Why don't you have a driver?
00:31:22I mean, you know, so Alan doesn't have to take you to the fitting.
00:31:25Because I like to drive myself.
00:31:28Although Alan is constantly telling me to get one.
00:31:31No, you should.
00:31:36Um, I mean, you know, you can get tired sometimes.
00:31:42Yeah, well, I have you now.
00:31:44To drive me.
00:31:45You've got your licence, right?
00:31:49I've always loved cars.
00:31:51Um, my dad is actually a mechanic in the village.
00:31:54Really?
00:31:55Yeah.
00:31:56Wow.
00:31:57Um, yeah, I used to help him repair old cars and, you know, he loved to have me by his side helping out.
00:32:04Well, why did you stop?
00:32:06You could have opened a shop here.
00:32:10Um, my dad didn't really like it as a profession for me.
00:32:17Oh.
00:32:18Yeah.
00:32:21You know, um, it was always my dream to buy my own car.
00:32:26So I put in a loan and I got one.
00:32:29Um, but then I had to sell it because I couldn't pay back the loan.
00:32:41And I'm talking too much about myself.
00:32:44I'm so sorry.
00:32:46That's OK.
00:32:48Shall we head home?
00:32:50Home?
00:32:53Yeah.
00:33:07Hey, Alan.
00:33:08Thanks for organising the suit.
00:33:10And thanks for organising Blake's dress too.
00:33:12She loves it.
00:33:13Yeah, thank you, Alan.
00:33:14Alright, gotta go.
00:33:15See ya.
00:33:18Alright, I'll go grab the suit.
00:33:19Oh, no, I got it.
00:33:21No, it's fine.
00:33:22No, it's, uh...
00:33:24Oh, I see.
00:33:26You think a woman isn't strong enough to carry a suit back?
00:33:30Does it look like I'm laughing?
00:33:34I didn't...
00:33:36I wasn't...
00:33:37saying...
00:33:40Oh.
00:33:41I was joking.
00:33:43OK, well, I'm gonna get the suit now.
00:33:44No, you're not!
00:33:45No, you're not!
00:33:49I'm...
00:33:50I'm sorry.
00:33:51No!
00:33:52No, wait.
00:33:53Don't apologise.
00:33:56Um...
00:33:57You know, the suit.
00:33:59I think you would look really good in it.
00:34:02I think you look great in the dress.
00:34:06I'm gonna go grab the suit...
00:34:08now.
00:34:16Good work.
00:34:22What is it?
00:34:25Your assistant is so rude.
00:34:27How dare she grab me by my arm?
00:34:30You better teach them some manners,
00:34:32or I'm gonna make a complaint.
00:34:34Ria, your drama doesn't work here.
00:34:37Well, it will when I make a harassment complaint with HR.
00:34:41Look,
00:34:42I'm here
00:34:44here
00:34:46to give you another chance to take me back as your lead actress.
00:34:49You know you can't replace me.
00:34:53Sorry, I just read something funny.
00:34:55Ria,
00:34:57you have to understand you breached your contract
00:34:59when you decided to work abroad.
00:35:01Now that your plans have failed,
00:35:02you cannot come back and knock on my door
00:35:04again and again and again.
00:35:06What are you talking about?
00:35:07Breached my contract?
00:35:08I went on vacation.
00:35:10What? You didn't tell me anything.
00:35:12Or Ben.
00:35:13So I took it as your resignation.
00:35:15Okay, so
00:35:17take this
00:35:18and drop a new contract
00:35:19and let's get back into it.
00:35:21I'm getting back with Ben anyway.
00:35:23Ria,
00:35:24my books are full and I'm not taking any more clients.
00:35:27But we're...
00:35:44You're trusting me with a house key, huh?
00:35:57I should let him know.
00:35:59Wait, what if he thinks I haven't read the text?
00:36:02I wouldn't throw up whatever he's doing.
00:36:05I don't think you should.
00:36:07I don't think you should.
00:36:09I don't think you should.
00:36:11Whatever he's doing.
00:36:33Ben?
00:36:36Ben!
00:36:42Ben.
00:36:59Okay.
00:37:01Buzz.
00:37:03What, you're not going to say hello?
00:37:07Hi.
00:37:09Sorry, I thought you would be busy so I just came.
00:37:12No, that's okay, you've got keys.
00:37:14Anyway, I was busy.
00:37:16Hungry?
00:37:18No.
00:37:19Come on, let's have breakfast.
00:37:21No, I'm good.
00:37:22Let me show you my cooking skills, come on.
00:37:25Fine.
00:37:35Why does this make you so happy?
00:37:37Oh, because I suck at making coffee and you're really good at this.
00:37:42You want to learn?
00:37:43No, that would be really embarrassing.
00:37:45Please, let me teach you.
00:37:47Then you won't have to be embarrassed ever again.
00:37:50Okay.
00:37:53Like that?
00:37:54Yeah, just have to hold it at the right angle.
00:37:57Okay.
00:37:58You suck at it because you're holding her.
00:38:02You can't all...
00:38:03Just bring it back a little.
00:38:05Just...
00:38:08Just...
00:38:21Hey Alan, I know I'm late, sorry.
00:38:23What's up?
00:38:25What?
00:38:28Alright.
00:38:30What's up?
00:38:32Alan says there's an article about us.
00:38:34Come on, let's go.
00:38:50Do you know why everyone's staring at me today?
00:38:52Yeah, me too.
00:38:53Exactly, we haven't even done anything yet.
00:38:56I've still got 40 minutes to sleep if this didn't turn up.
00:38:59But I was just helping her.
00:39:00Yeah, he was just helping me out of the car.
00:39:03What's your problem? Isn't this exactly what you wanted?
00:39:05Well, I mean, it's what we wanted, but not how we wanted.
00:39:10Sometimes things don't go the way they are planned,
00:39:12and that doesn't mean there's anything wrong here.
00:39:14You don't think it's too sudden?
00:39:16Too sudden?
00:39:18Isn't this why you hired Blake in the first place?
00:39:22Oh, I'm really sorry.
00:39:24I'm really sorry.
00:39:26Oh, I'm sorry, Blake. I didn't mean that.
00:39:29No. No, it's the truth, right?
00:39:33But that's just a side task. You are my secretary.
00:39:37And it's what you approached me for.
00:39:40It's fine, really. I don't have a problem with this.
00:39:43See? There's no problem here.
00:39:46Okay.
00:39:48Well, let's move it forward.
00:39:49Alright.
00:39:50So, Ben, do you have a plan?
00:39:52Yes.
00:39:53Yes.
00:39:55Are you ready to be my girlfriend?
00:40:05Um, so that is the event we're going to tomorrow.
00:40:10Um, are you taking me as your date?
00:40:14Yeah, that's what I said.
00:40:16No. No, can't. Can't do that. Too embarrassing.
00:40:19That's what I told Alan.
00:40:23It's not that. I just...
00:40:25I'm ready to do whatever. I just feel like it might be too much.
00:40:31Eventually, we're going to have to act as a couple in public.
00:40:35So why drag that?
00:40:38I can see you're worried.
00:40:42It reminds me of when I first debuted.
00:40:44I was scared. I didn't know how everyone was going to react.
00:40:49Whether they'd like what I'd done, whether they'd hate it.
00:40:53And I was alone.
00:40:55Your fear is justified, Blake, but you're not alone.
00:41:00We'll do this together.
00:41:05Alright. I'll go with you.
00:41:12I think we're being stalked.
00:41:17There's an opportunity here.
00:41:19For what?
00:41:20May I?
00:41:27Very act natural, that's me.
00:41:37Are you going home now?
00:41:40Yeah. Yeah, no, I will miss my bus, so I should rush.
00:41:44I have something that I need to show you.
00:41:46Would you mind coming with me?
00:41:48Um, Ben, I'll miss my bus.
00:41:50It'll just be a minute, and I think I have a solution for that.
00:41:54Okay.
00:41:56This is for you.
00:41:58Oh, a key to your car now, too?
00:42:00A key to your car.
00:42:04What are you talking about?
00:42:06I bought you a car.
00:42:09Um, are you, are you serious?
00:42:13It's just for your work.
00:42:15It's just for your work, so you can drive me places and get home alright.
00:42:22I, I don't mind taking the bus, Ben, it's fine.
00:42:25I, I know you're fine, but, I mean, you drive me home, and then you struggle to get home yourself, and...
00:42:31No, I, I think it'll, it'll help you.
00:42:33But, I...
00:42:34Please, take it.
00:42:37Okay? It'll make me happy.
00:42:38And you need to practice your driving skills, so...
00:42:41Um...
00:42:42Um...
00:42:56Thank you, Ben.
00:43:03I guess dreams really do come true.
00:43:13There is no way I kissed Ben Cooper today.
00:43:19Oh, my God.
00:43:21No, no.
00:43:23Just my job.
00:43:26Just my job.
00:43:34Yes, yes, yes.
00:43:36Hello?
00:43:39Listen.
00:43:40We cannot comment on anything right now, but please try and stay away from the room.
00:43:45Yes.
00:43:46Just try and avoid the room, thank you very much.
00:43:49Okay.
00:43:51Bye.
00:44:05Ben, what the hell?
00:44:07What do you mean?
00:44:08You told me to go ahead, and I did it.
00:44:10This is just the start.
00:44:13You freaking kissed Blake.
00:44:15I thought you were gonna start small, by, like, giving her a handshake, or just a hug.
00:44:22Is it working?
00:44:26That's the goal.
00:44:29What the hell is going on, Ben?
00:44:32Explain yourself!
00:44:33Explain yourself!
00:44:35Explain what and why?
00:44:37Don't play dumb with me.
00:44:38You know exactly what I'm talking about.
00:44:41I don't think that I need to explain anything to you.
00:44:45I thought we were minding our own business.
00:44:48You're so stuck in the past.
00:44:49Can you get over that already?
00:44:52You know that was the last thing you said to me.
00:44:55Just when are you gonna drop that?
00:44:59I thought we were exclusive.
00:45:01What happened to us?
00:45:04Why are you so obsessed with me?
00:45:07We're broken up.
00:45:09You never actually broke up with me.
00:45:11Oh, jeez.
00:45:12You left me.
00:45:15You told me to mind my own business, you treated me like garbage, and you expect me to, what, come in here and I forgive you?
00:45:20Okay, Ben, Ben, calm down.
00:45:21No, no.
00:45:24You can't just act like this was all nothing between us.
00:45:29Ben.
00:45:30Just please ask her to leave.
00:45:31Okay.
00:45:32Maria, please.
00:45:40So you're Blake.
00:45:44Hey, Blake.
00:45:46Let me drive you back to my place.
00:45:48Okay.
00:45:50Hey.
00:45:57I could tell you were angry earlier.
00:46:00You know, driving when you're angry is quite dangerous.
00:46:03Why is that?
00:46:05Because you don't pay attention to the road and you don't think when you're angry.
00:46:12I'm being serious.
00:46:13Hey, I didn't disagree.
00:46:16I like to drive to distract myself.
00:46:19I can't help it.
00:46:21Oh, okay.
00:46:24What do you do when you're angry?
00:46:31I guess I just like to go somewhere alone and then let my emotions settle down a bit.
00:46:41I usually drive alone.
00:46:42I usually drive alone.
00:46:45Well, you don't have to anymore.
00:46:47You've got me now.
00:46:49Always.
00:46:55Listen, I'm sorry about the mess.
00:46:57I am very busy, as you know.
00:47:00I'm really bad at folding clothes.
00:47:03I can tell.
00:47:06I can teach you.
00:47:08I'd like that.
00:47:12Okay.
00:47:23I overdid it, didn't I?
00:47:24No.
00:47:26You look perfect.
00:47:29I promise.
00:47:30You look beautiful.
00:47:34I can see you're nervous.
00:47:36Don't be.
00:47:37I'll be with you the entire time.
00:47:39I just...
00:47:40I don't want to thank Ben.
00:47:41I really want to help you out.
00:47:43And if you really want to help me out, then just stop pretending.
00:47:45Okay?
00:47:46Be yourself.
00:47:48Let me worry about the rest.
00:47:51Look, the plan is to make everyone think that we're a real couple.
00:47:55So I found a place by a lake that is famous for celebrity couples being spotted there.
00:48:01So with any luck, after tonight, everyone will believe that we're a real couple.
00:48:06Well, let's just hope that's successful then.
00:48:12Shall we complete the look?
00:48:13Please.
00:48:29Done. Let's go.
00:48:39Are you okay?
00:48:41I just, um...
00:48:42I forgot that so many people might be watching us.
00:48:45Just remember, we're making the headlines for tomorrow.
00:48:49Yeah, no, that's horrifying.
00:48:53You know, I thought it would, um...
00:48:55It would just be, you know, fake laughing with you, but, um...
00:48:59It's actually kind of real.
00:49:02Well, I told you.
00:49:04I like you because you're real.
00:49:06All these other girls that I've met before...
00:49:09Like, they all know who I am.
00:49:11Before you, I hadn't met someone that didn't know me.
00:49:14Someone that wasn't already obsessed with me.
00:49:24Well, I think that's enough work for today.
00:49:27Yeah, should we go?
00:49:28Let's go.
00:49:34You wait here, I'll go get the car.
00:49:35Yeah.
00:49:39Here to...
00:49:40Steal the headline, huh?
00:49:44You know he's just using you.
00:49:46Always does that.
00:49:50What are you doing?
00:49:51Let go of me!
00:49:52Ben is mine.
00:49:54I won't let you steal him from me.
00:49:56Really?
00:49:57Stop being delusional.
00:49:58He wants nothing to do with you.
00:50:00Stop being delusional.
00:50:01He wants nothing to do with you.
00:50:11Don't you ever mess with me.
00:50:31Hey.
00:50:38Wait, what happened?
00:50:41Just...
00:50:42Hang on.
00:50:43Stay where you are, I'm coming.
00:50:44Okay?
00:50:46Blake.
00:50:47Hey.
00:50:48Hey, Blake.
00:50:50What happened?
00:50:51Are you okay?
00:50:55You said...
00:50:56Ria did something?
00:50:57Yeah?
00:50:59Let's get you home.
00:51:06I'm so sorry.
00:51:08I'm so sorry.
00:51:11I don't want to talk about it, Ben.
00:51:13That's okay.
00:51:15I'm so sorry, Blake.
00:51:17I'm so sorry.
00:51:19Yeah, let's go home.
00:51:20Let's go home.
00:51:28Do you want your jacket back?
00:51:29No.
00:51:30No, you keep it.
00:51:33You can take the car.
00:51:34I can just take the bus.
00:51:35No, no.
00:51:36I'll take the bus tomorrow.
00:51:37You keep the car.
00:51:39Please, Blake.
00:51:44Hey, can we...
00:51:45Can we talk?
00:51:47Is your place alright?
00:51:49No, no, it's fine.
00:51:50I was...
00:51:51It's silly.
00:51:52No, it's...
00:51:55Come on in.
00:51:57Okay.
00:52:08Sorry, it's so small.
00:52:10No, it's...
00:52:11It's cosy.
00:52:13Listen, about today, I...
00:52:16I don't have the words.
00:52:18I feel ashamed.
00:52:19It's fine, Ben.
00:52:21No, it's not.
00:52:24Every job has its challenges, and this is just...
00:52:27Please, please stop.
00:52:30Okay, this is something that can never be justified.
00:52:38I won't let it end like this, Blake.
00:52:44Ben, you can't risk your reputation for me.
00:52:46I'm just your secretary.
00:52:49You're not just my assistant, or my colleague, or my secretary.
00:52:54You're more than that to me.
00:52:59What do you mean?
00:53:04I mean...
00:53:07I think...
00:53:10I think I've developed feelings for you, Blake.
00:53:16Since...
00:53:17Since when?
00:53:18To be honest, I don't know.
00:53:20I mean, when I first met you, I wanted to get to know you better.
00:53:26And I spoke to Alan, and we had a role for you to play.
00:53:30But I want you to know that I've loved every second that I've spent with you.
00:53:38But after today, if you want to end the contract here, that's okay.
00:53:44I understand.
00:53:46And please, don't let my feelings be a burden to you.
00:53:50I just want it to be true to myself.
00:54:00Can I kiss you?
00:54:02Because I... I really want to.
00:54:16Hello?
00:54:23Yes?
00:54:27Send her in.
00:54:32What happened last night? I'm hearing all kinds of things.
00:54:35Well, everything was fine until Rhea calls to say...
00:54:39When will she leave us alone?
00:54:41What did you do exactly?
00:54:44Well, I was taking pictures of them, like you asked.
00:54:48And then Ben left Blake by herself, and Rhea showed up.
00:54:52And then she started this argument, and she slapped her.
00:54:58She's really crossed the line this time.
00:55:00Write an article about this. We need to cause this scandal so she leaves us alone.
00:55:05Look, I'm really sorry, but I'm only paid to write for Ben.
00:55:14I'm sorry.
00:55:20You can consider it done.
00:55:27Who is this?
00:55:28She's a reporter.
00:55:29And what are you doing here?
00:55:32Look, I hired her.
00:55:39Why didn't you tell me about Oliver?
00:55:41It wasn't important.
00:55:43The heck, Alan, you hired the reporter. You know what she's done.
00:55:47I know, I know, I know. But you wouldn't have let her on if I told you about her.
00:55:51Of course! Right? She's on my blacklist because she's the reason that we have to do this in the first place.
00:55:56Look...
00:55:57She wrote those articles.
00:55:58I know, I know. Please, take a seat.
00:56:03She wrote those articles on you in the first place, therefore she has the audience we need.
00:56:07Don't you see?
00:56:10She wrote one story about you and the old rumours died.
00:56:13This is because people trust her.
00:56:15One good deed does not make her a good person, okay? I don't trust her.
00:56:19I know, I know. I don't trust her either.
00:56:24But I've got a plan, okay? She is useful.
00:56:29Still...
00:56:31Ben, in my years of managing I've learnt one thing.
00:56:36Sometimes you need to take the risk.
00:56:40Whatever. Okay? I just don't want to get Blake involved in this.
00:56:44Okay? We can't drag her into this mess.
00:56:46No, I know. It's so sad what happened to her last night.
00:56:52Wait, where is she? Why isn't she with you?
00:56:55Oh, don't tell me she's left.
00:56:57We can't do this without her! How are we going to do an essay...
00:57:00She's just taking a break today. Everything's fine.
00:57:05I do need to tell you something.
00:57:09What?
00:57:21It smells so good.
00:57:24What time did you wake up?
00:57:26I woke up just after you left.
00:57:30You can't stay away from me for long.
00:57:39No.
00:57:48Food's ready.
00:57:55Shall we eat later?
00:58:10Why did you call?
00:58:13Don't play dumb with me.
00:58:15Do you fear me?
00:58:17Fear you? I mean, why else?
00:58:20Why would you call this soon? Ben's gay story was your idea.
00:58:25Can you keep it down? Someone could hear us.
00:58:28It's not going to change the fact that you're secretly defaming Ben through me.
00:58:32How many times do I have to tell you? This is not about defaming Ben.
00:58:36I just wanted him to get back with me.
00:58:40But I do need your help.
00:58:42I have some intel on Blake that I think you're going to want to hear.
00:58:54Their relationship. The whole thing looks fake.
00:58:57They've got a contract. It's all for publicity.
00:59:01Expose her.
00:59:03Ria, this isn't enough.
00:59:05I know that.
00:59:10That should be enough.
00:59:15Now, do it. Drag Blake through the press.
00:59:21And if you do it, and it works, I'll agree to go on a date with you.
00:59:28Do you promise?
00:59:30Promise.
00:59:32Anything for a date with you.
00:59:40Do whatever you want to do.
00:59:42Say it with a smile. Be nice, Alan.
00:59:47Do whatever you want to do.
00:59:50See, that's what I'm talking about.
00:59:54Well, how do you want to go about this? People already know you're dating.
00:59:57Well, I mean, this will be the first time people are actually correct about our relationship status.
01:00:03Alright.
01:00:04What about you, Blake? Your contract?
01:00:07Let's just end the contract here. We'll pay you what we owe and finish with that.
01:00:13Alright. And what about your secretary job? Still going to continue with that?
01:00:20Yeah, I'll still keep my job at home.
01:00:22Alright. Well, if she's made of her mind.
01:00:38No way.
01:00:41You've trusted the wrong person again, Alan.
01:00:50I need you to clear my schedule for today.
01:00:52Yeah, let me see.
01:00:53You need to clear it.
01:00:54Hey, I'm going to go see Blake. She's not feeling well.
01:00:56Love, of course, of course. I understand.
01:01:01You need to listen to me for a second.
01:01:04I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hired Oliver.
01:01:09Yeah, I told you that before. But you didn't listen to me. And now we're here.
01:01:13She leaked all of Blake's information, including her home address in the village. She's not safe anymore.
01:01:19What am I supposed to do? Do you understand how bad this is? How am I supposed to face her?
01:01:25Just talk to her. I'll take care of the rest, yeah?
01:01:28You do your job. I'll do mine.
01:01:34Jesus.
01:01:42What's in the bag?
01:01:45Where are you going?
01:01:48I don't know.
01:01:50You can't leave unless you tell me what's going on.
01:01:53What does it look like I'm doing, Ben? I'm leaving.
01:01:56What? No, you can't leave. We can fix this. It's not over.
01:02:00No, everything about me is on the internet, okay? I can't take it anymore. People are calling me a gold digger and selfish and fake.
01:02:08You're not fake.
01:02:10Blake, just give me a chance, okay? I can fix everything.
01:02:15I can't do this anymore, Ben. This isn't me. This isn't who I am.
01:02:19Blake, I love you so much. Just let me do something to fix it. I promise.
01:02:25Go. Just go. I can't. I can't do this anymore. Just go.
01:02:46Good work, Oliver. Anything for you.
01:02:50Anything for you? So, um, where's your part of the deal?
01:02:57I think I already paid you.
01:02:59Yeah, no, you did. I'm talking about our date.
01:03:06Oliver, I was just kidding.
01:03:11You were kidding?
01:03:13Yeah, I thought you realised that. Look, we're just so different.
01:03:21What do you mean by that?
01:03:23Well, let's just say I'm really useful to lots of different journalists.
01:03:30They want to date me and get the inside scoop and I just can't let that happen.
01:03:35Wait, so you think I can't do my job without you?
01:03:39Obviously. I practically wrote your last few articles.
01:03:44Wow.
01:03:46But I just couldn't date a reporter. I need someone who's on the same level as me. You understand.
01:03:58Okay, fine. Thanks for everything, though.
01:04:05On the same level as you. We'll see about that.
01:04:16Hello?
01:04:19Yeah, I'm sorry. Ben's sick right now. That's why he wasn't on set today.
01:04:24Yeah, if we could make another day for the shoot, that would be amazing.
01:04:28Yeah. Yeah, thank you very much. All right. Okay, bye.
01:04:35Okay, bye.
01:04:44Speak up, Ben.
01:04:51This is the legal notice I'm writing you.
01:04:56Fine and double the amount paid.
01:05:01It's good of you to come and collect it yourself.
01:05:05It's not negotiable.
01:05:11I will take this, but I need to tell you something first.
01:05:16Fine. But it's not going to change the fact I'm going to sue you no matter what.
01:05:20Let's take down Ria together.
01:05:22Are you loyal to nobody? You really are a piece of work.
01:05:25Ria betrayed me, so I want to take her down.
01:05:31All right. But if you double-cross me again, I'll make your life a living hell.
01:05:37Ria paid me from the very start to write about Ben. She started all this.
01:05:43I can never make anyone happy.
01:05:49Blake deserves all the happiness in the world.
01:06:01I'm sorry.
01:06:05I'm sorry.
01:06:09I'm sorry.
01:06:13I'm sorry.
01:06:19What?
01:06:21Ria, the headliner sent you.
01:06:23I don't remember.
01:06:40I understand your decision to leave.
01:06:43But I hope you know Ben loves you very much.
01:06:47But in the end it's your life. I won't force you to do anything.
01:06:54Ria will be facing the consequences of her actions.
01:06:58She hired a lawyer to write fake articles about you and Ben.
01:07:02The chats have been made public.
01:07:06Good for her. It's the least she deserves.
01:07:10And we'll write a statement for you.
01:07:12And file a lawsuit against Ria for invading your privacy.
01:07:17It's fine, Alan.
01:07:18You don't have to waste all that money on me. I'm just a regular person.
01:07:22So what?
01:07:24Regular people don't deserve respect.
01:07:32You know, I can't ruin the career that Ben has worked so hard to achieve.
01:07:40That's why I'm leaving for the village tomorrow.
01:07:42That's why I'm leaving for the village tomorrow.
01:07:45And I would really appreciate it if you could not tell Ben about this, please.
01:07:55Blake.
01:07:57Just take the check, please.
01:08:02I rarely did any good for Ben, Alan.
01:08:06See ya.
01:08:13My friend.
01:08:21Thank you for bearing with me.
01:08:28Why are you here, Ben?
01:08:30So, you've decided to leave?
01:08:34That's alright. Just let me drop you off.
01:08:38Please. One last time?
01:08:43I'm sorry.
01:08:51You're making the right decision, Blake.
01:08:55I don't deserve to have you.
01:08:58All I've done is just cause you trouble, and you've had enough trouble because of me.
01:09:04So I'm glad that you're making the right decision for yourself.
01:09:06It's not about you, Ben.
01:09:09You have dedicated your entire life to your career, and I don't want to ruin that for you.
01:09:15All that matters to me is you.
01:09:17And without you, nothing else matters.
01:09:21I don't know.
01:09:23I'm glad you know.
01:09:28I'm gonna, um...
01:09:31I'm gonna...
01:09:33I'm gonna...
01:09:34I'm gonna, um...
01:09:36I'm gonna...
01:09:38walk from here. You should come.
01:09:50Hey.
01:09:53Do you want to come meet my family?
01:09:55Okay.
01:10:03Wilk.