Put Me in a Movie

Six

The next day on set was kind of like the first. This time, there wasn't a disrespectful nepotism baby running around and terrorizing the poor people that were working on the film. It felt like a new beginning. Not just for you, but for everyone.

With Tasia and all that drama in the past, you finally felt free to explore your acting abilities. This role was not only a very physically demanding role, but it was also emotionally demanding.

To be completely honest, you haven't had a lot of experience in the dating field. Compared to other women your age you were basically new to it. You've had your first kiss and your first time, but you've never really experienced what love felt like. Being able to play a role that loves and is loved was something so beautiful about playing Polina/Linda.

Today was the first day that you were going to start filming with Jessica Drew. Yes, Miguel's ex-wife. It was incredibly ironic that he just so happened to still have his ex-wife's phone number on speed dial after they divorced. That wasn't any of your business though.

Reshooting meant that you had to review the lines for scenes that you filmed weeks ago. It was a bit time-consuming but you managed to cram them in while you were getting your hair and makeup done.

You've seen pictures of Jessica online. She is a beautiful black woman with a huge afro. There have been articles about how mathematically beautiful Jessica is. Also, from what you've heard, she's incredibly nice and sweet to everyone she works with. You know all of this stuff because you've researched her a bit before you came to set. You wanted to make sure the two of you got along so that you wouldn't have to deal with another Tasia.

When you got to the sound stage where you would be filming for the rest of the day, you saw her. She was even more beautiful in person. It was as if a goddess graced the very Earth you were on. The way she smiled when someone said something stupid or the way she would laugh when someone said something funny made you want to be her. There was no way that she was real.

She was talking to Miguel. The two of them seemed to be in a very deep conversation. She was maybe an inch shorter than he was so she had to look up at him slightly. Jessica was nodding along with what Miguel was saying. Then, he must have said something hilarious because Jessica threw her head back in laughter and patted Miguel's shoulder.

As soon as Jessica's hand grazed Miguel's shoulder you felt like you were going to throw up. What was wrong with you? The sound stage was at the perfect temperature, you weren't feeling nauseous before, and you ate a pretty decent breakfast. So what in the world could have possibly made you react that way?

Envy.

That's what you felt when you saw Jessica touch Miguel. You don't know what came over you. You didn't act like this when Tasia or any other woman talked to Miguel so why did it matter now? Was it their past that haunted you? What if they wanted to get back together?

Why should you care? You are basically an employee and Miguel is your boss. He is above you so his business does not involve you.

You pushed the burning green monster inside of you away and put on your game face. There was a lot you needed to get done today and you wouldn't let this thing get in the way of your job.

Jessica was a great actress. She delivered her lines perfectly and was open to constructive criticism. The way that she can switch through emotions at the snap of a finger really impressed you. Her approach to the character was something new and fresh. Overall, you couldn't hate her. She was just too good.

During lunch, you and Peter were sitting at a table in the corner. Peter liked talking to you one-on-one considering that he didn't want anyone else to hear the stories about his wife and daughter. Right now, he was telling you the story of when May took her first steps. Peter and Mary Jane were dozing off on the couch after a long night of watching May when she suddenly got up from the floor of their living room and began walking around. Peter described it as the second-best day of his life, the first being the day he married MJ.

Jessica basically waltzed her way over to where you and Peter were sitting. She flashed her set of perfect teeth and asked if she could sit with the two of you. You just sat there with a stupid look on your face as this literal goddess asked if she could sit with you. Peter, being the gentleman he is, said yes and she pulled up a chair and sat down.

"You are such a great actress by the way," Jessica said as she opened up her can of Coke.

You blinked a few times in order to register the fact that she was talking to you, "Me? Oh, thank you. You too by the way. I mean you are amazing. The way that you tapped into your character after getting this job on such short notice is insane."

Your nerves were gone once you found out that Jessica was just a regular human being. You, Peter, and Jessica spent almost the entirety of your lunch break talking about random things. You found out a lot of information about Jessica that you didn't know before. Her parents wanted her to be an astronaut, she had five cats growing up, she likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and she hates the color orange. She had a way of capturing you with her words. Each syllable that fell from her lips felt magnetic.

"Anyways, what are the two of you doing tonight?" Jessica asked.

"Nothing super important. I think I might just go home and memorize more of my lines," you answered truthfully. Even though you were one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood right now, it felt like people were afraid to invite you places.

"Well, May is at MJ's parent's house tonight so I was hoping MJ and I could go on a date. God knows we need one," Peter sighed.

Jessica's eyes lit up at the sight of a distressed Peter. Here she comes to save the day, "There's this event at a club tonight if you want to come. It's super exclusive but I can get the two of you on the list, plus MJ. Couldn't forget about her."

A night out did sound fun and it was better than your plan to study your boring old lines. You accepted the offer and so did Peter, but he would have to talk to Mary Jane first. Speaking of, Mary Jane called Peter on his phone and he stepped away for a bit in order to talk to his wife in private. That left you and Jessica as the sole survivors at the table.

With all of your nerves gone, you felt bold enough to ask the burning question you had, "If you don't mind me asking, are things with you and Miguel awkward? Is it not hard to see him after the divorce?"

Jessica just smiled at you and shook her head, "No, things are okay with Miguel and me. The divorce was a sort of mutual thing. He was kind of relieved when he found out I had an affair. I guess feelings just sort of fizzled out. We're still great friends though."

You felt relieved at the news of this. It also made you feel a bit guilty. Jessica was an incredible human being and you sort of felt like you were taking advantage of her.

Lunch ended and then the two of you went to your respective trailers to get ready for the next bunch of scenes that needed to be filmed.

You gave the rest of the day your best performance. Screaming, crying, and yelling. Whatever the scene called for, you did it. Your throat would definitely be sore by tomorrow.

Now, you're driving down the road with your windows down as you watch the sunset. Today was a good day and you can't wait to see what the night has in store.