Under Her Wing

Chapter 4

Amalia POV

"Alright guys take 10 minutes and let's move outside for scene six," Simon instructed.

I just stood still for a moment, I still had a few tears falling from the previous scene.

"You okay Amalia?" Danielle asked.

Without making eye contact with her l, I nodded.

I felt like she could see right though me and I couldn't let that happen.

I had too many things that needed to stay hidden.

"Come on, let's go outside and take a breather," she whispered, gently resting her hand on my back.

We headed outside and I leant against the wall.

"You can talk to me you know," Danielle said, moving to lean on the wall and taking a sip of her coffee.

I glanced up at her.

I was about to open my mouth and reply when Simon called us to set.

We acted out the scene in only three takes. Each time, I had to cry and pour my heart out. I was drawing on every memory and feeling I had, the emotion was pouring out of me. I was starting to feel a little drained.

"Amazing guys. Let's break for lunch," said Simon.

"Great job Amalia," Stefania said.

"Thanks," I smiled.

"You need some sugar to get your energy and mood back up," she said seriously.

"I've got chocolate," Danielle added, coming to stand beside me.

"I'm alright really," I smiled.

"Then let's go grab lunch," she said.

"I've got snacks in my trailer. I'll just go get them," I said quickly, picking up my phone and heading off set.

When I got back to my trailer, I lay straight on the bed and just cried. I had to let everything out. I didn't have any more scenes today but I didn't wasn't going to go home yet. I may as well hang out here. The less time with my mom the better.

I let a few final tears fall and yawned. I definitely needed to catch up on sleep and with all the crying, I was tired.

Danielle POV

"Those were some good scenes this morning," Oak said, sitting around the table and stretching out.

"There's a good energy this season," Grey added.

"And how cute is Amalia!" Barrett commented.

"She's so good for someone so young," Stefania said, starting to eat her lunch.

I just sat listening, enjoying being back at work with my friends. I finished up with my lunch and checked the time on my watch.

"I'm just going to check on Amalia, she's been gone a while," I said, standing up and grabbing my phone.

"Want me to come?" Stefania asked.

"It's alright, you stay and catch up with everyone," I smiled, gently placing my hand on her shoulder.

I reached Amalia's trailer, knocked on the door and waited. No reply. I knocked again but there wasn't an answer.

Gently, I pushed open the door and popped my head in.

"Amalia sweetheart?" I called out.

"Amalia?"

I walked into her trailer and stopped still when I saw her. She was fast asleep, curled tightly in a ball with tear stains down her cheeks.