The Other Woman

Career Challenge

May 1st - 2005

I had a meeting this afternoon with the producers of a new movie I had taken a liking to The Break Up. Funny, isn't it? A movie about a relationship just not working out, something that I felt was familiar until a very surprising yet unsurprising scene was all over the television and magazines.

When finding out that my soon-to-be-ex-husband was in a relationship with the woman he denied cheating on me with, I decided to give it a few days for everything to cool down before I left the house. Then when I got a call from Aleen saying it's best if I say no to the movie, I fought against it and decided to get a meeting planned. I need this role, I think it would be great for me to unleash all of my built up anger and sadness. I know the producers are a bit reluctant to give me the role for obvious reasons, but I know that I could really bring a sense of familiarity to the character. All those women that are out there and will watch the movie, may see that getting out of a bad relationship that just isn't working would do them some good. I left it too late, a lot of damage was done because we carried on for an additional year. But when I finally got out, it felt like someone had just picked up the weights from my shoulders and taken the baggage with them... 'them' being my ex and his mistress.

I dressed in a casual pair of 3/4 length white jeans, a blue tank top and a cardigan over it as it was a slightly windy day. When leaving my house, I called back Courteney who I had been ignoring the past few days. She came round yesterday to check up on me and I declined to let her in. I did feel bad, but I just have no energy to listen to anyone saying that they felt sorry for me and would do anything to help. Sure she's doing it out of the goodness of her heart, but in this time it's not something I need to hear. Right away she answered, breathily speaking through the phone she said;

"Oh, my god! Jen, finally! You haven't answered me in days, I was getting so worried? Are you okay?! Do you need anything because I can come over right now-"

I cut off her fast ranting, speaking over the top of her. "Courteney! I'm fine." I laugh it off, pulling out of my street and making my way over to the restaurant that was picked out. It was supposed to be quiet, at least that's what I got told, so I trust that it is.

"Where are you? Are you driving?"

"Yeah, yeah. I'm going down to meet the guys for the movie."

"Jen, I really don't think it's a good idea... with everything going on. How are you by the way? Like, really?"

"I'm surprisingly okay. Am I pissed at them? Absolutely. Do I want to go crazy? Yeah. But I've been going down to the water a few times... just screaming all my anger out. It's therapeutic. Anyways, it's a great idea." I said when pulling up to the restaurant parking lot, knowing they're getting me from out back. "I can really relate to this sort of thing and it would be fab to do it. Now, I'm here already and I don't want to be rude. Can I please call you back? Better yet, come over and we'll have a drink later?"

"Will I call the girls?"

"No, no. Just me and you. I don't want them all trailing down here just because of him, it's bad enough you bought a beach house so close." I said half-joking, knowing she just wants to be close by to look out for me. "You're all I need right now. Maybe bring Coco... she'd brighten my day."

"I will do, honey." She replied, her voice seeming more relaxed now. "Right, I'll see you in a few hours?"

"Can't wait. Bye babe."

I hang up the phone, turning the ringer off and putting it inside my handbag. I bring out a pair of sunglasses, wearing them over my eyes and taking a deep breath before getting out of the car. Right away I could see Vince, Peyton and Jeremy all standing beside a black SUV. The first to turn around as I approached was Vince, a big smile across his face. He had been fighting for me to do the role as he had me in mind when writing, but for obvious reasons everyone else was weary of it.

"Jennifer, hey!" He smiled and they all turned. I made my way to them, kissing cheeks and giving them small hugs before we went inside. We were seated at a small table near the back and the waiter took our orders fairly quickly. Then we went on to talking about the role, trying to fight my corner on why I should be cast.

"I've had a rough year. And there's really no other actress you're going to find that will be able to do the role as well as I could do it. Heartache is still with me, and unleashing that onscreen would not only do my a favour, but the movie one too. I can do comedy, but I can also do drama and pain..."

"She can do it all." Vince fought, Jeremy and Peyton's heads nodding.

"As appealing as it does sound from a directors point of view," Peyton paused mid sentence. "I think from everyone's it seems only right for you to be cast. You've got this quality... fresh, new, challenging... you can do it?" I nodded and he continued. "Then I don't see many problems."

"We just need you to take into account that although we feel for you, with everything that's going on currently... we need someone who's going to work hard." Jeremy chimed in.

"Believe it or not, all this drama aside... I can and I will stay driven to this movie. I have a lot going on, but I separate my work and home life completely unless I use home life emotion to help with the role."

Vince looks at the guys and they nod very slightly, giving him the go ahead. "Well then, how's next Monday?"

My face spread into a wide smile as I thanked them all. Finishing up our lunch and leaving, I quickly made my way to my car, not wanting to be stopped by anyone.

"Jen..."

"Vince." I turned back, my hand on the door handle. "Everything okay?"

"It's all perfect. I was just wondering, are you free anytime durning the week? I'd really like to have lunch just to chat, get to know you... after all were going to be working together much more."

"With all the magazines about me you'd think you've got the whole story? Huh?" I chuckled, opening my car door. "Yeah, I'd love that. Well, you have my number, call me."

"I'll do that. Bye."

It wasn't long before Courteney would be over, and before she does... I'd really like to talk to the apple of my eye, my can't come soon enough ex-husband.

Brad Pitt.

A/N
I just want to remind everyone this is just a story and my interpretation of some of the things that happened, others added for dramatic effect. I know obviously a lot of you may have issues with Brad, believe me I'm not 100% his biggest fan for what went down, Jen did truly deserve better. But with all the bad excluded I absolutely adored them together, one of my all time favourite relationships!!

This is just the beginning build up before the man himself decides to appear, so it's a bit slow burning currently- don't hate me!

Anyways, love you all, expect a chapter either tomorrow or the next day, depends where you're from time zone wise.

Lots of love,

Liv xoxo