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She laughs, “You’re voice of sanity. I bet you’re going crazy right now thinking about him. Seriously, he’s not worth it. He probably had some other poor soul in his room that night after you left. He’s a womanizer, and that’s the only thing on his mind.”
“Women?”
She screams, “Sex! He just wants sex, and you want a job. One that will lead the way. Even if this movie’s not a blockbuster, just put on your best performance, and it’ll set a path for you. Trust me.”
“Sure.”
“Valentina, are you listening or still thinking about him?”
I’m just about to lie and say that I feel as if my heart’s been pulled in so many different directions in the space of thirty minutes.
“Eric wants to pretend that he doesn’t know me and it hurts. Maybe I’m not cut out for acting. Because I don’t think that I can pretend.”
“Do you want to end up going back home?”
I stand up at the mere thought of it.
“That’s not an option.”
She sighs, “Exactly, so put on your best acting talent both on and off screen. What happened with you and Eric is a thing of the past. It doesn’t bother you, and you’re there to perform. Do that, and everything will fall into place. You just need to believe that it’s possible. I believe in you, Valentina. Just trust me on this one. You know it makes sense.”
I nod, “You’re right.”
And before I could say another word, someone came into the bathroom.
Shoot!
I quickly hang up and then send her a text telling her that someone’s come in. And then when I hear my name being called out, “Valentina?”
I quickly flush the toilet and smile with such confidence, “Coming!”
That it surprises me and I realize that maybe I’m cut out for acting after all. If Eric wants to pretend that he doesn’t know me. Then it’s not an issue because I need this job. So damn bad and I’m going to make sure that nothing stands in my way. I had a childhood crush. I need to get over it, starting today.
Chapter Fifteen
Eric
“Thanks, peeps! That’s a wrap of the final scene!” the director shouts as I leave the cabin. The last few days have been painful, every time I look at Valentina she’s as cold as ice. I don’t blame her, I’ve done a good job of keeping my distance, and she should do the same.
The fucking crazy part about it, is that I thought that by ignoring her, I’ll be able to focus on working. But instead it’s driving me crazy not knowing what’s going through her mind. She doesn’t look at me, let alone speak to me unless she hears the words, ‘Camera, Lights, Action’ or even just the word, ‘Go!’
Once we wrap up this movie, I’m going to head straight to the car showroom and buy myself a new Merc. not on credit, cash and there’s nothing that’s going to stop me doing it. I can tell that this movie’s going to be big. No fucking huge and I don’t want anything standing in the way. No matter how hot Valentina looks at the best of times.
Florence is confident that everything’s going well and she’s left us to our own devices, which is c
razy considering before she wouldn’t leave Valentina and me in the same room. Maybe she trusts me. Either way, she knows that I have too much to loose to even think about fucking this whole thing up and I have no intention of doing that. Not again.
“Eric, we’re having a little party in the cabin later if you’re interested?”
Kevin one of the cameramen asks me as I’m just about to jump on the bus to go to the hotel. One thing that Florence warned me about before she left was drinking; I promised that I wouldn’t touch the stuff. Not for her good, but my own.
“Not sure. We’ve got a pretty tight schedule tomorrow.”
He shakes his head, “No, we need to check everything tomorrow and then we’re shooting the day after. The team wants to review it all. Anyway, it’s up to you. But I just thought that you would want to come. Everyone’s coming.”
“Everyone?”
What I want to know is if Valentina’s coming?
