When She Dreams...

Chapter 3

It was a long busy monday. But  I had something to look upto..my audition today for a movie. After six months of hard work and follow ups I finally landed this deal. I felt positive about it, more than the last one...

"Hey charlie, can I please leave just thirty minutes early today? I have this audition at seven?", I asked pleading. 

"Listen up Nikki I have always been nice to you, but there is something called work ethics and its high time you learn them", he said giving a stern look.

It was my cue to shutup.

Finally at 6:30pm I made a run for the studio downtown. I had to take cab else I would never reach on time; which obviously meant no money left for dinner. I repeated my moto of life in my mind- "Win some, lose some". I got into the cab and literally begged the cab driver to go as fast he could. 

I applied some light makeup. Little of lipgloss and some perfume. Brushed my hair and tied them up in a messy sexy bun. I just couldnt wait to do what I think I do best...act! The lights, the costumes, the scripts they have always attracted me since school. Though my parents never considered it more than a hobby.

I finally arrive there barely on time and sprinted towards the entrance. I saw John, my so-called manager. "Nikki you really need to get serious about all the hardwork I do to land you such gigs!", he smirked at me. 

Well if only he knew the things I have given up for my dream.

There were some 30 girls lined up in a row. Most of them had layers of cheap makeup plastered on their faces. The rest looked and were dressed like hookers. One look at them all and I knew I am going to get the role!  

After waiting for three hours finally my turn came. I went on stage and it was like an adrenaline rush. It feels this is where I belong. I said the poorely written script pretty well.

John came running to me, "That  was great darling! I'm sure you'll get this one. The results would be out any minute now".  I was just chanting mantras in my mind!

The casting crew finally signalled for the announcement. This is it...this is where my new life starts!

"And the actor for role of Lisa is..... Helen George! I am sorry to the rest who couldnt make it", he said.

Gun shot, I think thats how I felt right now. The girl who got it was a tall blonde with big fake boobs. I remembered her audition and it was awful. All she did was twirl her hair and say out broken lines.

I was mad and irritated and depressed. This camt be happening again! The failures were getting heavier on my shoulders each day!

It was a bad day since morning...I shouldn't have got my hopes so high. It just kills me more!

I took the bus and finally got home. If you can call a small room with a tiny bathroom and just a single window..a home. But that was what I could barely afford. I opened the door with my key and saw Eli siting on the floor clutching a paper and sobbing.

I rushed towards her, "Whats wrong babe? I didnt get the job again so I should be the one shedding tears tonight", I said lightly hoping it improves her mood. She looked at me gravely and handed out the paper.

I read it and whatever little energy was left in me, left my body. It was the landlord's notice for increase in rent by 30% or vacate the flat in 2 weeks.

More rent? I am barely eating trying to save money and finding another place in 2 weeks ...its impossible!

We both said nothing and got into our beds pretending to sleep but we knew it wont come to us tonight...or for the next few days...

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Hey lovelies! Im soo sorry for the errors and all. Its unedited as of now and write it pretty fast...we all have our real world to live in too right! Any comments would be great.. Take care! :))