Wishful Thinking

Epilogue

Much had happened after that wonderful night. The movie was more than I could ever imagine, even though it was weird watching myself on a big screen. The after party was amazing, everyone was just amazing. Loads of people, most of them I didn't know, came up and complimented me about my film and my acting, it was all just so overwhelming. And then, about two weeks later I get a call half way through a lesson from Nikki. The teacher didn't give me an approving look but either way she let me take it, because I was an important person now. I rushed out the class and round a corner, stopping and pressing the phone to my ear. "Hello?" I answered.

"No time for that, I've got amazing news!" Nikki replied, literally shouting down the phone.

I raised my eyebrows, after all that had happened there couldn't be better news. The film came out two days ago and completely smashed the box office, much to my complete surprise. My friends demanded I go and see it with each and every one of them, so all together I saw my own film about five times. I even got stopped a few times in the cinema so people could take photos with me, it was all quite amusing. I made people cry too, every time a sad bit came up like the deaths I would glance around the room, spying out people dabbing their eyes or sniffing, and there were a fair few. That made me feel like a part of something. It just completed the dream. To have an impact on someone in such a way makes you feel amazing, even if it is because you made someone cry. Not all my friends cried at Shakespeare's death, mainly because there was another major death awaiting them. And they all cried at that one. "Gwen, you will not believe it." Nikki continued, she sounded really excited.

"Okay, I'm bracing myself so tell me."

"Well," the suspense was starting to unnerve me, "You're on the list for a BAFTA."

If I was drinking right now I'd probably spit it out, "A BAFTA?" I yelled down the phone, attracting the attention of the class I was standing in front of.

I moved away and quieted down, the sudden surprise ebbing away. "Are you kidding me? A BAFTA?"

"I'm not kidding. I've got a friend who works for BAFTA and he overheard someone mention your name and BAFTA nominee in the same sentence."

I needed to sit down. There was no way it could be for anything major like Best Actress, and it definitely wasn't Supporting Actress. So what could it be? "What about Tony?"

"Nothing, my friend didn't tell me anything about him, just you."

That made me feel slightly cocky. Of course, I respected him as a fellow actor. But still, Tony and I were the leads in the movie so being nominated for a BAFTA alone made my ego grow that little bit bigger. "Thanks, Nikki, but I've gotta go now, gotta get back to class."

"Oh! I'm sorry, did I call you half way through lesson?"

"It doesn't matter, I'm kind of a big thing now so they let me get away with things."

Nikki laughed down the phone, "Of course, well I won't keep you."

"Alright, thanks again, bye." I hung up the phone and walked back round the corner, quietly slipping back into class.

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So, the BAFTAs. It was quite the big thing, and it involved another outfit, another date, another trip up to London. This time, I didn't choose anything as glamourous as the premiere, and I'd had my hair cut really short. And I mean pixie cut short. But, I still wanted to look pretty so I went with a simple black skater skirt dress and matching black heels. My short hair was crimped and I had really prominent winged eyeliner, with the same dark lips. It was similar to the premiere but with those slight differences, like the dress for example. I did however wear the same necklace, I would always wear this necklace to big events. Arthur was my date to this as well, until the day we broke up Arthur would always be my date. I think it was the fact he looked so hot in that suit, I just wanted to kiss his face off. Photographers and reporters were there as well, but I was used to it now. They took my picture, they asked me questions, they made me pose and they even asked about Arthur. They even asked if Arthur would kiss me so they could get a photo of the 'happy couple.' God, they made us sound like we were an old married couple. The whole event was exciting and nerve-wracking. Of course, I wasn't the only one nominated for this BAFTA. The EE Rising Star BAFTA to be specific, so there were quite a few contenders. But it still felt magical, especially when my name was called out and the cameras turned to me. This was being broadcast in Britain, my friends would hopefully be watching this. My parents and brother definitely were. Not to mention I think a few teachers told me they'd be watching, I wouldn't be surprised if my name popped up on the school website. Like it did when I published my book or got the lead in the movie of my book. A BAFTA nomination was a big thing after all, I know my drama teacher would be expecting big things in the future. The presenter of the award stood behind the podium, award and envelope in hand. The nominations ended and they spoke into the microphone, putting the award aside. She took the envelope in both hands, "And the winner of the EE Rising Star awards is..."