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Jake watched as Rakell’s head bobbed up and down in an over-exaggeratedyes.
“Oh my…is he sure, or maybe he was drinking,” she blurted into the phone, her eyes lighting up, her face beaming with excitement.
Her enthusiasm was palpable, so much so that he swung his legs over the bed to join her, his hands on her shoulders, ready to swoop her up in a big hug—was this the Hollywood break she was hoping for?
“Yes, yes, I can fly out…just a second.” She turned to look at Jake. “It’s happening. I’m first on the list of actresses for this film, but they want me there Monday to audition, and I know you had plans, but I can’t…” Her hand was over the phone.
“I get it…”
“I can fly down tomorrow, audition Monday, and fly back…”
“It’s fine. We will celebrate your birthday next weekend…if that works for you.”
“Ana, yes, I will fly to LA tomorrow. Oh, okay…is that…well, do directors and producers usually take potential actors to dinner and…
“Oh, okay, wow, how can they be so sure…” Her chest heaved. This was it, that once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a lead early in her career. She listened to Ana, who sounded a bit tipsy.
Jake heardsome nudity, comfortable, perfect lookin Ana’s ramblings, and also something about them taking Rakell to dinner.
“Ana, yes to all of it. I mean, look at the modeling I do and that last photo shoot. I can do this…yes, yes, of course. Please tell Bernardo that I am so honored he would choose me,” she gushed, flipping the phone onto the dresser before twirling around to Jake.
“Bernardo…?” slipped from Jake’s mouth, distant anger leaking out.
“Yes, you heard right…” She jumped on him, too excited to notice that the features of his face were contorted. She swung her arms around him, squealing, “Jake, Jake, I’m being considered for a lead role. One of the biggest, most established stars in Hollywood specifically requested me to audition for the role opposite him as the lead. Me…” She stopped, stepping back from him. “Jake…Jake, I promise I’ll be back next weekend. I know you put a lot of work into…”
It was as if a butcher knife had been plunged into his heart, and he had to resign himself to the fact he would bleed to death. “I’m notworriedabout celebrating,” he choked out, mustering every ounce of control he had in him.Bernardo Cappuccino!
THE END
