the biggest star in the world

the table read

madeline's pov

the first night in my apartment was scarier than sleeping on the streets in my car. i didn't understand how but it was.

but a few days later it was monday and i was nervous for the table read.

like what should i wear?

should it be fancy or more like something comfortable since we're sitting around for hours?

maybe some jeans and a sweater? neat enough but also not uncomfortable. why am i stressing so much.

caleb and i were currently walking to lunch with his arm around me and i had my head on his shoulder.

he kissed my head and we sat by our lunch table. everyone was here. we were all talking and some people were harmonising, i don't really know why.

at the end of the day i headed to my apartment straight away to get ready and stop stressing. in the elevator a group of girls called out for me to hold it and i did. 

they came in thanking me. "thank you so much, and you're gorgeous by the way" one of them commented. i blushed and thanked her.

we were all on the same floor and quickly realised we were neighbors. considering this is a big complex i didn't know how i kept meeting my neighbors.

regardless i headed into my apartment. to stress for the next few hours.
it took me too long to decide what jeans i wanted and then what jumper.

it was not worth all this stress.

at 4:00 i was finally ready. my hair was all neat i had my perfume on. i got everything. i hope at least.

getting into my car i used google to find the place this reading was at.

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a few people were all just standing around the lobby and only a few of them i recognised. i spotted scarlett laughing with someone and went to stand closer to the doors. i was starting to get really nervous

scarlett spotted me quickly and said goodbye to the person and came over to me. she stretched her arms out for a hug and i accepted even though i barely knew the woman.

"come on relax we don't bite, i can tell you're nervous" she smiled rubbing my arms up and down.

the doors to the conference room opened and we she linked her arm with mine pulling me with her. inside there was a lot of tables with chairs all facing each other like a massive O.

after a lot of introductions and formal stuff we finally got reading. i felt like a baby experiencing the world for the first time. i started to feel more comfortable as everyone was relaxed and un bothered by their mispronunciations or anything. 

scarlett kept an eye on me the whole time to check on me through facial expressions. until 630 when we had a break for dinner.

scarlett who was the biggest name on this project -to my knowledge at least- came over to me again and i was glad considering i knew no one else here. there was this whole table of food set up buffet style. 

"soooo? how do you like this all so far newbie?" she asked with a grin grabbing some food.

"it's all so interesting, like i know after a while it probably seems boring especially when you've been doing this your whole life" i smiled at her and she nodded continuing to get to know me. i had to excuse myself as my contacts were starting to dry out and i needed to go grab my glasses from my car. 

i noticed a girl around my age sitting off to the side and i wondered if she was on the project too or maybe just someones kid thats hanging around? but the folder identical to mine told me it was the former. 

"hi, my names madeline" i said going up to her. if she is on the project it would be good to have a friend before it all starts. i was worried she wasnt going to be interested in talking to me but she smiled when i came up to her. 

"violet watson" she had perfect teeth, and dimples. "who are you?" she asked and i hesitated. didnt i just introdu- "who do you play i mean" she verified and i nodded.

"oh right, i play maya. you?"

"amelie" i nodded and asked if she was coming in and she said she was waiting for a call so i nodded saying ill see her in there. 

when i returned scarlett was on her phone not socializing with anyone else and my empty seat remaining beside her. we continued talking and she asked me if i had any questions about anything regarding acting or the industry. 

"if you all want to make your way inside, part 2 will start soon" 

"well after tonight this week will probably be your last free week before you get a whole lot busier" scarlett said patting my shoulder as she stood up.

"oh god, i already work 30 hours a week on top of school" i shook my head with a laugh putting my plates back. 

"isn't that illegal?" she questioned in a motherly tone.

"oh well, it's voluntary" i pulled a straight lipped smile and sat back in my seat. 

at 8pm it all finished and we all said our goodbyes and headed for our cars. the first iteration of the script has been read out and now any changes that need to happen are happening. because lines are always said different aloud then read on paper. 

walking to the car park i heard a whistle behind me. spinning around i saw the same blond was coming up to my car.

"a teenager in one of these isn't a common sight" she clicked her tongue "a gift?" she asked and i nodded.

"i got it for my birthday a couple months ago" i smiled letting her admire the car. 

"well i hope you drive safe then" she said warning me. " give me your number so i know you get home, i can't have you dying before we start filming. you were just starting to grow on me"

after exchanging numbers we went our separate ways. 

an hour later.

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scarjo
madeline i told you to message me.

madeline
im sorry i completely forgot
i got home safe don't worry

scarjo

okay good

next time remember!
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i know it's late but i decide to get all my washing done. i don't have a washer or dryer in my apartment which is inconvenient but it will be fine.

putting my clothes in a laundry bag i head downstairs. the basement was creepy at night. loading my things into two of the washers i turn them on and wait around. i dont expect anyone to be stealing my clothes at this hour but i still dont want to risk it. 

so instead i sit on one of the benches and do my homework. only the online quizzes on my phone but it works.  quickly i got bored of that and wanted to try and find violet. i stupidly forgot to get her instagram or anything. 

atleast she gave me a last name and after 20 minutes i was able to find her. 

the beeping of the machines scared me and i almost dropped my phone. yawning i rub my eyes and get up to put my clothes in the dryer. i scroll through my phone for ages and soon its really early morning. i didnt expect it to take this long. i really didnt. its 2 in the morning

but everything finally finished so now i can lug it all back to my apartment. 

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