Hollywood Zenith

" How about adding a synth track between it? It will give the over vintage vibe which suits the song."

" Wouldn't it overpower my voice? Beside we are going for modern pop/ melodrama mix music right?" Adele stated. She wasn't sure with his suggestion.

" Just give me a minute." He quickly mixed the song and let her listen to it. She was surprised how well it meshed together with their voice. It was barely noticeable but added strange effect to the track.

" You really are a genius! It's almost unbelievable to think of such ingenious ideas."

" Don't praise me too much. I just have a knack for it nothing more."

" No, no. I have been with other sound engineers and producers who were personally invited by Uncle Russell but I never seen them be so flexible with their style. What's more you also came up with so many songs on your own. I really think you should pursue a musical career. People would surely flock to it." Adele wasn't kidding about it, she truly believed he had the talent to be a famous singer.

She witnessed it first hand, his magical voice. Just his control over his pitch already made her bow down to his talent. As a singer she could instinctively notice his mastery over his own voice.

" I already have my hands full. I can't even imagine touring the country entertaining fans while still having to act as well as take care of my business. I can't do everything myself. Beside, it's not like I need more fame." He shrugged. It's not like he wouldn't help her from time to time but diving head first into music wasn't his priority.

" Does that mean you will take on another identity? People would surely question who is the mysterious singer." She teased him. How people didn't find out he was the same actor who played Harry was still a mystery to her. She could never distinguish his two persona's apart even if she tried her hardest, just one look was enough for her!

" I don't mind. You can give it a name if you like."

" What about El. The last two character of my name just in reverse." It's like she had been waiting for it.

" El? That's not bad. At least it's easy to spell." he laughed.

" Hey! Don't make fun of my naming sense! It will help chase away any flies trying to get closer to you! I can also use it as an excuse to stay away from cumbersome events by simply saying that El is my mysterious boyfriend. It would only arouse people's curiosity who this talented fellow is!"

" Boyfriend? I thought we were well past that?" He flicked her waist and let her sit on his lap. She was surprised at first but smile at him coquettishly.

" I dare not say anything else. I can only image a army of girls vying for my blood! Especially Iblis, she still think you two are engaged." She planted a kiss before chuckling out loud. There was phase when Iblis was obsessed with proclaiming about their engagement to the public.

Anyone who knew about what happened with the Hanson knew it was just a ruse to fish out some snakes in the grass so her provocation fell on deaf ears.

" I remember. She was so cute back then." He also reminisced about the past.

" Back then? Is she not anymore?" She glared at him for some reason. Samuel didn't understand their cooperation. They would regularly fight for his attention but secretly always had each other's back. If anyone criticised either of them, they would come to their rescue!

" She still is! Just a little more cuter." He chuckled awkwardly seeing her like this.

" On that topic, I think we could leverage this El identity for your albums popularity." He suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

" How?" She asked confusingly.

" Remember the music video? We can put out a statement that WMG was able to sign up with that unknown masked man and he decided to do a feature for your album. It might now have great effect in here but your album could gain substantial following in south asian market."

She thought for a second before saying,"Well, I don't really care much about it."

" Alright, leave it to me. I will handle-" Suddenly he heard the doorbell ring. Adele might not be able to hear it because of soundproofing but it was a different case for him superior ears. He abruptly got up after detecting two more life signals at the door. He didn't know the identity but it was better to find out himself.

" What happened?" Adele felt the sudden change in his demeanor.

" I think we have some guests. Let's go see what's happening outside." He grabbed her hand hastily let her outside. By the time they came out, Nicole and Kate were already walking toward the door.

" Isn't that the young priest that you told us about?" Adele asked. She hadn't visited the church yet but anyone could tell who they were from their clothes.

" Yes, I already warned them but it looks like they didn't get the message." It's not like Samuel doubted Kate or Nicole but they were here for a vacation. It's not idea to have flies buzzing around disrupting their peaceful times.

This time he would make sure that the other party understood what he meant and also know about the consequences of disturbing his peace so frequently. He did notice that the young priest, Noah came with a friend but that didn't really matter. He walked up toward the gate along with Adele with a annoyed look on his face.

Kate was about to lash out when they heard him walking toward them. Everyone could tell that he was angry and it was clearly confirmed when Samuel opened with," Mr Noah, I clearly warned you not to disturb me in the morning. Please leave or else you have to bear the consequences."

Noah was dumbfounded, the young man that he met in the morning was nowhere to be seen. Just by looking into his eyes spread fear all around his body.

" I told you it is a bad idea! Let's leave." The man beside him urged Noah but Noah was resolute. They would really be in trouble if they didn't take this chance.

" Weren't you the one that kept pestering me for it? If you miss this chance then..." They were whispering to each other while Samuel waited for his reply. He could hear their fragmented conversation but it was hard to make head from tail from listening in on them.

Still he pulled up some courage and said," I am really sorry but please hear out my friend. He has a request!"