New York- Where Dreams are Made

Chapter 198- Lies

I flinched when Addie and Oak sat down.

They were followed by Leslie, Chris, Rene, Pippa, Lin, and Anthony.

"Did you tell the whole Broadway community, Addie?"

Darren said, laughing to himself.

Everyone started talking at once, congratulating me and asking questions I couldn't answer.

"When does rehearsal start?"

"How is the director?"

"Who else is in the cast?"

"Are you coming to the Tony's this year?"

I pretend to forget about the Tonys.

I've been a Broadway baby since I was nine.

No fucking way I would forget the Tonys.

But the lies just don't stop do they?

My phone buzzed.

I glanced at the screen.

Director Bitch- Did you speak with your friend?

I look up at Addie and cringe.

Charlotte- She's not interested.

I felt hatred seep into my stomach.

Director Bitch- Are you positive?

I look up to see everyone staring at me.

"What are you doing, Charlotte?"

Darren asked.

I stare back at my screen for a nanosecond.

"Texting the director."

At least that wasn't a lie.

Charlotte- Positive.

I waited a few seconds, feeling eyes burn into my skin.

Director Bitch- Rehearsals start Saturday I guess. Sucks about the blonde one. You'll do fine.

Wow I feel the admiration radiating from my phone screen.

I set it down and sit up straighter, only to have it buzz again.

I look down but don't move my head.

Blocked Number- Wow kid I didn't think you were capable of having so many friends that you needed a whole booth. That kinda sucks.

I ignore it.

But it's still there.

Charlotte- Leave me alone.

After a few seconds, it buzzes again.

The table looks at me.

"Have too many friends Charlotte?"

Pippa giggles.

I fake smile.

Blocked Number- Will you introduce me to your friends?