Picture Perfect

Chapter Seven: The Movie Deal

Francis Payne
It's been at least an hour and a half I've been waiting for George and Terrence at Patricia's Palace. George Campbell was the famous director for many modern romance movies. To my surprise, I felt that the idea of me acting as the star of the movie was very unappealing. I'm not trying to be selfish or anything but acting isn't really my cup of tea.

The jingling of bells from the door startled me out of thoughts. A beautiful blond haired girl entered with a huge grin on her porcelain face. Coincidentally it was Sabrina. She looked dazzling with makeup and her blond hair was curled so she'd look very formal. I was stunned when she locked an embrace around a boy who had the same shade of hair. I knew she had a boyfriend despite her crankiness- till I knew it was her dear brother, oh well. Once I returned to the table, the two men were waiting for me patiently as we discussed the contracts with George.

"One more thing," George mentioned before we all left. "I expect that there would be no stories or articles of you this week, except for you being together with Olivia. You have to prove that you're a dedicated actor before I accept you. Yes, Mr. Payne?"

I rubbed my hand through my hair before nodding in agreement. As we scampered toward the exit, I twisted around to give a smile at Sabrina who gave a sweet one in return.

**

I slumped on my bed as I gazed out my window. I was eager to get away from my apartment yet George's deal echoed and echoed in my brain.

I expect there would be no stories or articles of you, except for you being together with Olivia

I unexpectedly received a text from Oliver, inviting me to see the new Star Wars movie at the theater. Since we were kids, Oliver and I loved that film. I punched my fingers against the screen before rushing to my closet to grab my Darth Vader costume that appeared to still fit. No one would see me for sure. Plus Oliver is barely on screen so he wouldn't be noticed.

Driving my Ferrari down to the cinema, I saw him at the ticket booth handing a bunch of dollars to the counter. He smiled at me and gave me a high five yet he gave me a weird stare afterwards.

"Why are you in costume? You look like the theater's mascot you dumbass." Oliver raised an eyebrow and shook his head.

I rolled my eyes although he couldn't see me. "The movie deal is killing me."

He chuckled before we joined the other Star Wars fanatics inside.