This Is Me Trying

Chapter Fourteen

AN: I'm sorry I didn't post last night! I had way too many drinks 🍹 but enjoy this late posting.

Betty

A week had passed and I still hadn't talked to Elizabeth. We had a scene together today though, and I was absolutely dreading it.

"Hey mija! I feel like I haven't seen you in forever." Jaina came and sat next to me.
"Hey. I just haven't had a lot of scenes with you. I've been here every day working like crazy." I chuckled.
"I was glad to hear that Danielle is your legal guardian. I know you're happy about it. We should all celebrate."
"I'm definitely excited. She's the best ever. I don't know what I'd do without her. I'll ask her if we can have a get together this weekend." I smiled as Danielle walked over.
"Hey kid. You ready for your scene today?" She handed me a bottle of water.

"I guess. I'm just ready to get it over with." I sighed as I shrugged.
"Why? I thought you and Elizabeth were getting close?"
"It's a long story. Dani, can we have Jaina and Barrett tonight for dinner?"
"Of course. I'll invite Stefania too." Danielle gave me a wink that Jaina couldn't see.

"Betty! We need you for your scene!" Someone yelled.
"Coming! I'll find y'all when it's over." I sighed, got up and walked over to the set.
"Hey." Elizabeth said as she walked up to me.

"Let's just get this over with." I rolled my eyes.

"Ready? Action!"

"Marissa, wait." Elizabeth grabbed my arm.
"Get the hell off of me. You cheated on me. You broke up with me. Remember?" I spat.
"Marissa I'm sorry! I'm an idiot, I need you in my life. I'm so, so sorry." She started crying.
"What, am I just supposed to forget? Am I supposed to forgive you?"
"Please, I'll spend every day earning your trust back." She begged.

"Piper... I don't know if I can keep doing this."
"Please. I need you. I can't do this without you. I feel sick when I think of the things I said to you. I didn't mean it. It was just in the heat of the moment. Please, Betty. Forgive me."

"Cut! Elizabeth, you gotta stay focused. Her name is Marissa." The director yelled.
"Can I have a minuet? I need some air." Elizabeth turned and ran off the set.

"Elizabeth-" I tried to call after her.
I turned and looked at Danielle. She nodded and motioned her head to the door Elizabeth just ran out of.

I quickly followed her, and ran outside.
I looked around, and saw her go into her trailer.
I walked up to her trailer and opened the door.
"Elizabeth? Are you okay?"

"Go away Betty." She sniffled from the couch.
"Elizabeth. Talk to me." I sat on the couch and put my hand on her back.
"I can't."
"Yeah because you can't talk to me outside of work. But we're still at work. So talk. Neither one of us is leaving until you do."

"Damn it Betty! Why don't you listen!" She shouted as she sat up.
I flinched and scooted back.
"I'm-I'm sorry I didn't mean to yell at you. I'm so sorry." She grabbed my hands.
"Please talk to me. What's wrong?"

"I'm scared." Elizabeth had a tears rolling down her face.
"Of what? Is someone hurting you? Because if they are we-"
"No, no. My parents are amazing. I'm just... I'm scared of my feelings for you." She looked down.
"Elizabeth, your feelings are nothing to be scared of. Wether they're for me, or for anyone else. It's okay to have feelings for someone." I pushed a strand of hair away from her face.
"I'm just scared. I just didn't expect me to like girls. Well, not girls. Just you..."
"If it makes you feel better, I like you too. Obviously. I'm not very good at hiding it." I smiled at her.
"I'm sorry for everything I said to you. I was just scared of my feelings." Elizabeth cupped my face and leaned her forehead against mine.

"I'll make you a deal. Kiss me, and we can start over."
Elizabeth smiled, and gave me a gentle kiss.
"I missed doing that." I sighed.
"Me too beautiful. Come on, let's get back so we can finish our scene." She grabbed my hand and we walked out of her trailer.

Danielle

"Who are you texting?" I sat my chin on Stefania's shoulder.
"Nobody. Just my friend Antonio from Italy." She turned off her phone and spun to face me.
"So, nobody? Or your friend?"
"Just my friend bambina. We usually hang out while I'm back in Italy."

"Mmhmm. Are you coming to bed soon? I'm getting tired." I wrapped my arms around her shoulders.
"Sì. I'm going to take a shower and I'll come to bed right after." She pecked my lips and walked into the bedroom.
I had a weird feeling about this Antonio dude.

I walked into the bedroom, and got changed for bed.
I looked to Stefania's side of the bed, and saw her phone on the charger. I glanced at the bathroom door, and I heard the shower still running.
I grabbed her phone, quickly unlocked it, and went to her's and Antonio's messages.

My heart sank when I read the messages. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

"What are you doing?" I heard Stefania ask.
I jumped slightly and turned to look at her. I hadn't even heard the shower turn off.
"You... you're cheating on me?" I asked quietly.
"Why are you going through my phone?"

"Why are you cheating on me?" I locked her phone and placed it back on the table. I needed to be as calm as possible during this.
"Danielle I-"
"No. You know what? I don't even wanna hear it. Go sleep on the couch or something."
"Excuse you? You can't just kick me out of our bedroom." She crossed her arms over her chest.
"Yes I can. This is my house Stefania." I spat.
"I'm not leaving until we talk about this."

"Okay. So you wanna talk about the pictures you two have been sending back and forth? Should I pull those up? Or do you wanna talk about 'I miss you so much Antonio, I can't wait to come back to Italy.' Or, do you wanna talk about how you couldn't wait to-"

"Enough! I'm not the only one to blame here!" Stefania shouted.
"Shut the fuck up and quit yelling. Betty doesn't need to hear this shit." I hissed.
"We don't spend time together. We hardly touch each other. We go to work, come home, and go to bed. You don't pay attention to me."

"Oh really? So I don't try to talk to you every night? I don't lay here in bed rub your back until you fall asleep? I don't make sure your coffee or expresso is ready in the morning? Oh yeah. I definitely don't pay attention to you." I grabbed my pillow and walked out of the room.

"Danielle, where are you going?"
"To sleep on the couch. I want you out of my house tomorrow."