When I See You

Chapter 4.

Taraji's POV

     Today was the day that Oprah called back for the chemistry read. I honestly haven't been able to get my mind off of Fantasia. I felt desperate to see her again. To hold her hand, just to see her again. I'm not too sure why I can't stop thinking of her. And that conversation she was having with her husband. I just don't want to come off as nosey but she doesn't deserve to be asking that question that she asked him.

I know that I don't know her personally but I would like to. Maybe I'm coming off too strong? As I'm thinking of all of this I receive a text message on my phone from a number that I don't have previously saved.

Unknown #
Hey Taraji, this is Fantasia. I just wanted to text you and say thank you for your kind words and comfort the other day.

Unknown #
I know I should've texted sooner but I wasn't too sure what to say, but I hope to see you at our chemistry read today.

I took a deep breath. So she has been thinking of me. I contemplated on how to respond.

Taraji
Hi my love, I apologize if I came off to strong the other day. I just wanted to make sure that you're okay and that you have someone to talk to.

Taraji
I'm sorry for over stepping your boundaries, it won't happen again.

Taraji
You will be seeing me today beautiful, I'm looking forward to it ❤️

I put my phone down looking myself in the mirror.
"Why am I trippin'?" I asked myself shaking my head.  Then I continued to get ready for my day.

Once I arrived at the same theater we were at last time I took a seat in a large room. The chairs had our names on them. I was going through my purse to grab some red lipstick just so I can apply some more.

I used my little mirror and did like so.

"You look beautiful," a soft voice complimented me, I looked up recognizing whose it was instantly.

"Hi," I smiled , I stood up and gave her a hug from across the table. Oh she smelled divine.
"You look way more beautiful," I complimented back

"No, no, no you need to learn how to receive a compliment," Fantasia laughed as she sat down. "Are you ready?" She asked

I nodded, "well I hope so," I laughed.

All around the room folks sat across from each other. Danielle and Corey sat across from each other as well as Phylicia and Halle.

Oprah introduced herself as if she needs an introduction. And then we got to work. At first Phylicia and Halle shared lines. Their chemistry felt like they truly were sisters, the way they laughed when they messed up. Outside of the script the chemistry was there.

Next up was us. We ran some lines and I got into character. Things ran very smoothly, very natural.

When we paused our line reading Fantasia looked back up at me. Deep in my eyes, "I'm happy that you're my shug,"

I touched her face just once before I moved to grab her hand, I know I told her I'd respect my boundaries and that's exactly what I plan to do but I felt that she was too far from me.