POV: Ashley Ackert
"So we have our contestants then?" I asked, looking at the rest of the team.
"I'm concerned about the Marvel connections." Peter, one of the older members said, looking at four names specifically. "How do we know if they don't actually know each other?"
"Nightingale is a new addition to her partner's life, according to her paperwork. They aren't even public right now. I doubt she would have met any of the others. Olsen is much the same, despite being married to their wife. The other two aren't in the public eye, despite being known celebrity family members." I shrugged. "At this point, it really doesn't matter, we start filming in three days and the back ups have already been released from their contracts. Film crews will be making their way to the contestants tomorrow to get some background filming."
"Who is going to be going to see who?" Anderson, one of the junior producers, asked.
"Anderson, you will be headed to LA, to pick up Jae Olsen. I'll be picking up Nightingale." I quickly ran through a few other assignments for the junior producers. "Everyone understand?"
A chorus of yes answered me. The meeting was quickly wrapped up and I headed home to pack my bags. While I was based here in New York, I would be on premises for filming the whole time. I thought over the list of contestants and wondered who was going to actually win this. If I had any idea how things would play out... I probably would have put down a bet.
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A WEEK LATER
POV: Jae Olsen
We were told to keep silent, we weren't allowed to speak to one another until we were actually inside the house. We filed into the courtyard area, where the front door of the house was. It was a secluded place, with cameras and microphones everywhere. We all settled in two rows and turned to face the two or three tv screens.
"This is the Big Brother house, a completely isolated place, where the fourteen complete strangers will live, side by side. Competing for food, luxury, and even more important, Power." a familiar female voice said over an intercom before a figure appeared on the screen. "My name is Julie Chen and welcome to Big Brother."
"Among this group, you may find your new best friend... or your new worst enemy." I looked around, spotting Sam standing a few people over. She looked back at me and smirked. I refocused on Julie's image on the screen. "You will enter the house in three groups. Remember, there will be no speaking until you have entered the house. Once the door has closed, after the last person has entered, the only way out is to be voted out or to win. Good Luck."
"First to enter: Lily, Raff, Matt L, Indio, and Francis." I watched the four of them head into the house and I was left to wait for my name. It didn't take long for the next few names to be called. "Next in, Brooklyn, Sophia, Sailor, and Sam." I watched as Sam disappeared inside and I was left alone with one other guy. The rest of us stood and waited for a while before Julie called out a few more names. "Matt R., Marco, Dave, Jae and Tasha."
I jumped when I heard my name being called. I waited for the others to enter before taking one last look around the courtyard. The door shut and I took a breath, opening the inner door and stepped into the house. I had watched this show for ages, since the beginning. I watched as the other contestants busy themselves exploring the house. I made my way towards the bedrooms, to find that there was not a bed left.
"Hi, I'm Sam... and I think you may end up on the couch... unless you wanna share." Sam motioned to the bed. "Don't get any ideas though... My girlfriend would kill you and then kick my ass."
"Jae... and my wife would do the same. Nice to meet you." I dropped my bag next to the bed. "I'm cool with sharing if you are. I promise I won't snore and I will keep my hands to myself."
We joked for a few seconds before we heard one of the other contestants call for everyone to join up in the main living room. There on the coffee table was a few bottles of champagne and snacks. I looked at the bottles and was surprised.
"Well then... good to see they broke out the nice stuff. Taittinger Brut La Francaise." I said, taking a glass. "Haven't had this since new years after my wedding."
"Ohhh you know your alcohol." Sam laughed softly.
"I would hope I do, I'm a bartender and owner."
"I guess we should introduce ourselves... first names only, given the game, right?" one of the others spoke up, as we all sat down. "I can start... I am Matt L. I am 29 years old and I am an Entrepreneur."
The introductions went in a circle, and I took note of every name and I could already place a few. It came to a very familiar face.
"I am Sam, I am 37 and I am a bartender in NYC." Sam spoke up, before turning to me.
"I am Jae, I am 34 and I am a bartender and bar owner in LA." I nodded, laughing. "We are so gonna have to do a drink contest, see who the better drink maker is."
"Deal!"
The introductions continued and as we finished, Julie appeared on the tv screens. "Good Evening House Guests, I see you are getting to know each other quite well." We cheered before Julie quieted us down. "I'll let you get to know each other a bit better. Our first competition will be tomorrow, be prepared... and Good Night House Guests." The tvs went back to their home screens and we were left to our own devices.
Sam yawned, I could tell it was a fake one, but she stood after finishing her glass. "I don't know about the rest of you, but the plane ride from New York, added to the excitement of being here, is just utterly exhausting. If you all don't mind, I am going to head to bed."
"Save me the left side, yeah?" I called after her.
"You are getting the right... I sleep on the left." She called back.
"Well hell, that will be fun." I sighed softly, looking at the others. "Pretty sure once my wife hears about me sharing a bed with someone, she's gonna kick my ass."
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A/N: Chapter two is done... And Jae and Sam are in the house. I wonder what Lizzie and Scar are gonna say to what's going on.
Word Count: 1139
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