Lights, Camera, Love

Long-Distance Love

Nora stood in the bustling Casablanca airport, taking in the sights and sounds of her new temporary home. The vibrant energy of Morocco was contagious, and she felt a rush of excitement about the movie project she was about to embark on. Despite the thrill of this new opportunity, a pang of sadness hit her knowing that Zac was thousands of miles away in Los Angeles.

As she navigated through the airport, her phone buzzed with an incoming video call from Zac. She quickly found a quiet corner to answer.

"Hey, you," Zac's familiar face appeared on the screen, his smile instantly lifting her spirits.

"Hi," she replied, smiling back. "Just landed in Casablanca. It's beautiful here, Zac. You'd love it."

"I'm sure I would," he said. "I miss you already."

"Miss you too," she admitted, feeling the ache of their separation. "How's everything going with your project?"

"Busy, but good," he said. "Just wrapped up a long day of shooting. I wish you were here to unwind with me."

"Same here," she sighed. "But hey, we'll make it work, right?"

"Absolutely," he said firmly. "We'll video call every day, and I'll visit as often as I can."

"Deal," she said, blowing him a kiss through the screen. "Talk to you tonight?"

"Can't wait," he replied before the call ended.

Nora felt a mix of excitement and trepidation as she headed to her hotel. She was determined to give her all to this project, but she knew maintaining her relationship with Zac from such a distance would be a challenge.

The next morning, Nora arrived on set, where she was greeted by the director and the rest of the crew. The movie, an action-packed adventure set in the deserts of Morocco, promised to be a thrilling project. As she was introduced to her co-stars, she immediately noticed one in particular—an American actor named Tom Holland.

"Hi, I'm Tom," he said, extending his hand with a friendly smile.

"Nora," she replied, shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you."

"Likewise," Tom said. "I've heard great things about you. Looking forward to working together."

"Same here," she said, feeling a spark of camaraderie.

Tom's charm and easygoing nature made him an instant favorite on set. As they began working together, Nora found herself enjoying his company. They shared a lot of laughs and quickly developed a strong professional rapport. However, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt whenever she realized how much she was enjoying Tom's company.

Late at night, after a long day of shooting, Nora would retreat to her hotel room and eagerly wait for her video calls with Zac. These moments became her lifeline, a reminder of the love and support waiting for her back home.

One evening, as she waited for Zac's call, her phone buzzed with a message from Tom.

Tom: "Great job today, Nora! Want to grab dinner with the crew?"

Nora hesitated, glancing at the time. She knew Zac would be calling soon, but she also didn't want to seem antisocial.

Nora: "Thanks, Tom! I have a call with Zac soon, but maybe another time?"

Tom: "Sure thing. Rain check then!"

Just as she sent the message, her phone rang, and Zac's face appeared on the screen.

"Hey, beautiful," Zac greeted her, his smile instantly warming her heart.

"Hey, you," she replied. "How was your day?"