1,2,3 And.. Love! (GXG)

Chapter 12

Olivia's POV

Tapping my pen on the scattered script papers in front of me, I finished reading the last few pages with complete engrossment. Andrew and Ezra, standing impatiently beside me, anxiously awaited my feedback. Although I could feel their intense gazes fixated on the side of my face, I paid no mind to them. I was taking my time, fully immersing myself in the script.

"You don't like the idea?" Andrew asked as he took the chair beside me.

"I love the idea," i said as i pryed my eyes away from the paper in my hand.

"Then why are you so quiet?" Ezra added.

"Just thinking of how this will make people react," i  confessed,  i felt comfortable discussing stuff like that with Andrew and Ezra.

"Why do you care about that all of a sudden?" Andrew asked me curiously.

"I don't care about bunch of people attacking the show, i don't even care about losing fans if those fans are homophobs" i clarified trying to understand myself what am i thinking about.

"Is it about Zoya?" Ezra asked me.

"I think so, can you imagine the amount of hate she will get, especially with her sexuality in consideration" i said while massaging my temple.

"She chose this career, and you can't protect her from the paparazzi and their mean words. It's how this industry works, so why are you only focusing on the hate she will get? She will also receive a lot of love, especially as it provides proper representation that LGBT people are missing on the screen," Ezra said, always being the wise one while I tended to be more emotional.

"You're right, and I know I can't protect her. It's just not something I wish upon anyone," I tried to explain.

"You're awfully interested in this Zoya girl," Andrew added with a chuckle.

"I like her; she is a fun and genuine person," I answered, smiling at the thought of my banter with Zoya.

"And she's a beautiful , and she makes you smile like this too," Ezra added, winking at Andrew.

"Okay, both of you, let's not joke about this. You know how much I love Elijah, and if anyone found out about this, considering where the show is heading, I could be in serious trouble," I said sternly, giving them a warning. However, deep down inside, I couldn't help but think about what Ezra said regarding Zoya making me smile. It was true; I found myself smiling a lot when I was with her, but it was just because of her down-to-earth personality.

They both exchanged chuckles as they glanced at each other, then raised their hands in the air, seemingly assuring me that they wouldn't misbehave. However, I knew better than to believe their words.

"Should I bring her in to discuss the idea with her?" Andrew suggested.

"I think we should. If she doesn't approve of the idea, then we'll have time to find a replacement before shooting begins," Ezra added.

"Replace her? What do you mean, replace her?" I asked, surprised by how readily they were willing to discard her.

"Our sponsors want this idea. If Zoya isn't on board, she'll have to quit the role. You know how it is, Olivia. Nobody would bend the rules for a new actress," Andrew explained.

"And you? Are you okay with this?" I asked Ezra.

"Olivia, I care about my work. I don't particularly have any attachments to Zoya," Ezra said, rubbing the back of his head. "But let's bring her in; I'm sure she won't mind it."

"She gets to kiss you, after all," Andrew chuckled, and I immediately threw the pen at his face.

"What did I say?" I warned in a firm tone. "Wait, what? There will be a kiss?" I asked, confused.