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Chapter Nine
As per our usual Sunday ritual, I spent it with my closest friends. Kells, Anton, and I were brunching at Catch in Weho when I decided to disclose the latest news. The biggest one to date. Well, it was a major deal, and I couldn’t gush all about to myself; I had to share the marvelous news to my friends.
Both seemed to be high in spirits as they chatted about the latest Hollywood scandal.
Enjoying champagne and eggs benedict, I glanced at my friends relishing their meals before I placed my drink back on the table and cleared my throat, aiming to get their attention.
“I got a call from Addison last night,” I began, bright eyes and all. “It’s for this huge movie apparently, and the lead female dropped out due to medical reasons and they want me to audition for it the day after tomorrow. It’s for a Lombardo film.” I waited to tell them the last bit so I could savor their reaction. And just as I was after Addison’s call, both of my friends stilled for a moment before their faces broke into ecstatic squeals and grins. Their eyes danced as they enthusiastically congratulated me.
“My gosh! That’s fucking amazing, Cara! Are you going to take it?” Kells asked. “Or you already did? Please tell me you did!” Emerald eyes sparked with intensity as she eagerly waited for my response.
But before I could satisfy her query, Anton was ready to give his two cents.
“Of course she is going to take it! Her stardom will skyrocket like crazy. This is the boost you’ve been waiting for, babe. Turning this down could cripple your career.”
Too many less than known actors have declined roles that turned out to be massively successful. I surely didn’t want to be a part of that list. No, I was much more sensible than that. Besides, I was all for good challenging roles.
“Yeah, I can’t miss out on this. Even if I don’t get it, I have to give it a try at least.” My mind had already made a decision. “Although I do worry. There’ll be a few sex scenes where I have to bare my breasts …”
Anton’s eyes bulged out. “Oh, shit! You’re not going to tell him. No wonder you have the look on you, one that says I’m going to get in trouble but Imma fucking do it, anyway. You go get that stardom, baby girl,” he wryly stated with wicked zest.
Anything bad, you could always count on Anton to back you up. It was one of the greatest things about having him in my life. Kells made a curt nod as if understanding how dire this subject could potentially be if Ididmanage to snag the role. River would be beyond displeased.
“This is your life, Cara. No one else can write your story. If you don’t follow your dreams now, you might not get a second chance of rewriting it. Like I said, you gotta grab ’em while it’s ripe for the picking. You don’t have the luxury of passing major roles when you’re still building your portfolio.”
“I’m not going to pass this. I’d be crazy to.” For them to seek me out and ask for an audition meant that somehow they admired my acting chops. Anton took a bite from his waffle tower before glancing back at me. “Are you excited to show your tits to the world? I hope that’s something you don’t shy away from.”
Thatkept me up all night. I had never fully considered it before, but acting was all about challenging yourself, right? Well, this could be the biggest test yet, and I wasn’t going to let it pass.
“I don’t mind it … much.” If I was honest with myself, I liked being naked. There was nothing more freeing than being in such a bare state. I hadn’t done it with an audience, though. That part could prove to be tricky.
“Then what’s thisbutI hear?” Kells prompted, elevating one of her beautifully shaped brow.
They didn’t have to guess really. The onlybutin this whole thing was the man I loved all my life.
“I don’t know if River will approve. The dance video made him flip shits.”
“This isn’t about River, though, is it? Do you see him shy away from the opportunities presented to him because it might cause a rift between you guys?” Kells coarsely castigated. “He followed his guts, even if it meant losing you in the beginning. When are you going to stop playing safe and chase whatever it is you want? I know how your mind works, and you’ve considered not even auditioning because of what River’s reaction will be. That pisses me the fuck off. Since when did you let a man rule you like that? I get that you love him, babe, I really do, but this is about you,nothim. You’re young and beautiful, and fucking crazy talented. It’s time to show the world what you’ve got, Cara. It’s now or never.” My friend wasn’t having it. Count on Kells to go full-on feminism on you when in doubt.
Now that she put it that way, I shouldn’t feel guilty at all.
“Amen to that.” Anton made a sweeping applause. “I agree with Kells. We all love River here, but sweetie, you have to follow where your path leads you, and right now … this Lombardo film will put you in a new map.”
This was great and all, but still … The prospect of that confession almost made me break out in hives.
“Since we’re sharing news, I have some of my own,” Anton carried on in his speech. “I’m in talks for a television show about this new script I’m working on. Nothing’s a done deal yet, but wish me luck, you guys.”
My heart warmed at the sight of Anton beaming with absolute pride. “Gosh, that’s amazing news!” I exclaimed before getting up, rounding the table, and hugging the other man in my life.
“I hope this is the big break you’re looking for, too, Anton. You deserve it, babe!” Kells threw him a hug on top of mine. It was like a hug orgy and one we welcomed with fervor.
He was glowing, grinning with satisfaction as he murmured how much sleep he’d been losing, pondering how this negotiation would go.
He’d been working on his novels and scripts for a few years, but it never came to fruition. His novels, several of them, were left unfinished. Same went for his scripts. It seemed this would be the great push he needed to boost his ego and pride to finish the project up.
After lunch, the three of us broke apart since Kells had a date with Phoenix and Anton was occupied with his script. I was left to my own devices.
Kyle, though he was back in town, we hadn’t had time to fully catch up with each other. Though last time we spoke, he mentioned meeting someone. I hoped, with all my heart, that he would find someone to make him happy. He had too good of a heart not to be loved the way he was supposed to be.
