Fake It 'Til You Make It - Hamliza

Chapter 25: Don't Get Too Comfy

Eliza couldn’t believe it. Today was her, and all the other actors, last day on set. 
They were shooting a sad scene today, which cuts to Charlotte going to Dylan’s grave, because after the physical fight they had, he didn’t survive it, apparently. Eliza was currently in Diana’s trailer trying to decide which black dress she’d look the best in.

“I think the one with the puffy sleeves looks good but the short one does too. The lacy one fits her character though…” Eliza huffed a bit and stared at all her options. “Want me to call in Alexander?” Diana asked in a sing-song voice. Eliza blushed a bit and nodded. “That would be best. He always know what looks best on me.”

“Okay let’s see which dress you’d look hot in— I know all of these.” Alexander smirked and Eliza blushed and giggled as he hugged her from behind. “But seriously can you help me pick? I’m having trouble picking.” Alexander looked at all the black dresses. “The lacy one.” Eliza kissed him on the cheek before taking it off the rack. “Thanks.” He smiled. “No problem.”

She tried to put it on but it wouldn’t zip up. “No no no no…” she teared up. Luckily, they hadn’t done her make up yet. “Ok… not the lacy one…” Diana sighed and helped her try on the short one. It was stretchy so it would fit around her growing baby bump nicely.  “Won’t people notice it? It’s not very hidden and this dress fits snug…” Eliza sighed and let her tears run down her face.

“I think it’ll be okay”, Diana said, before giving her a tissue before putting makeup on her face. “Diana I’ll miss you”, Eliza said as Diana was putting on foundation. “Aw I’ll miss you too! But you can call me any time, and come to my house any time.” Eliza smiled, and puckered her lips so Diana could put lipstick on her.

Eliza smiled and hugged Diana once she was done. “Same with you. I  will always answer your calls unless I am physically unable.” she said, making Diana laugh.
“PLACES!” They heard the director call. Eliza walked out of her trailer and joined Alexander on set. “You’ll do great. And please remember, I’m not actually dead. Only Dylan is.” Alexander whispered in her ear and gave her hand a small squeeze. “ACTION!”

Eliza thought of a number of sad things to make her cry, as Alexander/Dylan flatlined. Eliza/Charlotte screamed, and fell on the floor, as in the script. Unfortunately, her dress ripping wasn’t.
“Cut!”, the director shouted.

Diana and Alexander ran over to cover and help her. “Puffy sleeves it is.” Diana whispered and brought her back to her trailer. Alexander helped her get changed and tried to console her since she was still a sobbing mess, just like the last time she had a wardrobe malfunction. “I’m sorry, Diana! I’m so embarrassed! I ruined the dress!” She cried. Alexander rubbed her back and blamed the hysteria on her pregnancy hormones.

“It’s alright, Eliza. Now, let’s get you into a nice, puffy dress.” Alexander rubbed the back of Eliza’s hand as Diana got the puffy sleeved dress off the rack. “I’m sorry, Alexander.”
“Why are you sorry?”
“I keep messing things up!” Alexander kissed her softly, “it’s alright, Eliza. Really.” He whispered. “Okay, it’s time to get changed.” Diana looked over at Alexander. “And you. Eyes to yourself.” Eliza blushed and Alexander chuckled.

“Not like I’ve already been inside her or anything.” He mumbled but turned around anyway. Diana helped Eliza get changed and back onto the set as fast as possible. “Scene 104! Take 2! ACTION!” The director shouted. Eliza fell to her knees sobbing in front of the doctor again. Her dress stayed intact and she continued on with the scene.

They called cut, and they moved onto the last scene, where Charlotte is standing at Dylan’s grave. Eliza had a bouquet of roses in her hands, and she saw the grave, ‘Dylan Moore, 1992-2022’. She reminded herself that it wasn’t real, it was Dylan, not Alexander. She saw Alexander standing to the side with a proud look on his face. “Scene 105! Take one! ACTION!”