Mishaps of being a Diva

Chapter 4 :The Meathead

Chapter 4 

 I was too engrossed in reading the script of my next movie “My Last Memory”. I have loved the character already! Her name is Zoey Thompson , a very bubbly lady until she found out that she’s very sick and her life is numbered. Eventually she started  to be lonely and isolated in the world. She became lively again when she met the boy next door Adam Martin. Little did Zoey know that Adam was requested by her parents to make her last days memorable. I’m beginning to like it and want to execute the role already.  How lucky I am really that after my previous movie I was offered another one again.

I was practicing my lines when my manager called.

“Sydney meet me at my office. We have to discuss something about the movie.”

“Okay , I’ll be there.” I responded then she hung up

“Katie!”  I yelled “We have to go at Ms.Dylan’s office right now!”

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“WHAAAAAAT?!?!?!” I exclaimed after hearing it right from Ms. Dylan’s mouth. We are currently sitting in front of one another at her office.  Mr. McKinley standing beside her.

“Yes. Your leading man has been replaced by Jace Montez.” she repeated

Mr. McKinley added “Unfortunately Logan Samuel has signed another movie contract already.” I can’t believe I’m hearing this . ”Besides, it will be a great tandem between the two most famous stars working together for a movie, don’t you think?”

“B-b-but can you find someone else instead?” I pleaded

“I and the producers have tackled the issue about it already and we have all agreed that Jace will be perfect for being your leading man. That’s final” Ms. Dylan explained.

And I thought she has a good taste!  Tsss, she fell for that monster after all.  I can feel that the two of them planned this out from the start. Why is the world so cruel to me? Whyyy?!?!?

They both flashed me a grin after explaining what they’ve said. I can’t find the exact reason why did they choose him compared to any movie star who’s much suited  for the role.  

Me, Sydney Xanders, the one who will be working with the meathead Jace Montez in a movie ? And worst as a pair?  Seriously can they just give me a break?!? They’re totally out of their minds! I won’t forgive them for this.

I left the two people who I considered all wasted now and moved towards the waiting area outside where Katie is waiting.

In front of me, I can see that Katie noticed my bad facial expression so she asked

“You look pissed. Why?”

“I will be paired with the meathead Jace Montez in the movie.” I said , all the emotions drained from my face. I took  a step forward and sat on one of the rows of chairs where Katie is also sitting. She’s a chair away from me now. She stood facing me after hearing my words.

“Really?!?! The famous actor and model Jace Montez? ”she seems excited about it. Her smile is reaching both of her ears.

I clenched my teeth and gave her an evil look.

“Does that mean I can also see him face to face and in flesh, whenever you rehearse for the movie?!?” she’s jumping wildly as if she’s a kid who recently received a candy. “Wow!”

This lady is really weird , acting unlikely her age.

“Tsss…” that’s all I could say

She chuckled. I forced a grin at her.

The world is really unfair . I have returned to Ms. Dylan a while ago and pleaded her several times to switch partners with anyone but all she gave me was her big NO.

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All I can do now is sit here in the meeting room together with my manager, producers and my assistant to wait for the coming of the monster. Hah, as if the world is about to end. Well, it is for me.

“Ms. Dylan, can we still talk about it once more?” I gave her a puppy face  “Maybe we could… you know find a better actor ?” I told her calmly not being too obvious that I’m already complaining.

“No, it’s all settled.” She said while looking at the door hoping that the actor and his manager would come right this minute.

I believe that she is an avid fan of Montez and she’s just hiding it. Her eyes are excited.

“Tsss..” I frowned

 I keep my eyes locked on the ceiling because I’m getting bored. This is actually the first time that I have lost all my energy to do a movie knowing who my leading man would be.

What can I do? They wouldn’t let me switch places with other stars. All they wanted was me to portray the role, and if I don’t they would cancel the movie. They just wouldn’t hear me out.

“Oh here they are!”Ms. Dylan exclaimed . Familiar faces suddenly burst in the room.

Mr. Cory Howard  walked in , a tall  muscular  man in his late fifties. Has dark hair and pale skin. He still seems handsome in his old age, a man who doesn’t age in time. He is the Manager.

Behind him is probably the assistant. Looks like she’s the same age as Katie , much younger in features though. She has a dark brown hair and also a pale skin. She looks  beautiful for being an assistant of the meathead.

And of course beside her is the meathead himself. He still looks the same as before.

Has dark brown hair and blue eyes. A little taller than me and not that appealing at all.

I don’t know why  girls go crazy over this guy. Did he hypnotize them all or something? If so , then no wonder he attract them even with his monstrous face.

 He’s wearing a plaid black and white polo and black jeans. A look that says Hey-I’ve-just –gotten-out-of-bed-and-my-manager-took-me-right-here-this-instant.

While his manager is busy chit chatting with my manager and his probably assistant went down to sit beside Katie. The meathead Jace walked towards me, staring me in the eyes.

I stood and gave him a fake smile.

“Well, well, well. Look who I have here as a leading lady. The one and only Sydney Xanders a.k.a the chicken face.” He said making an annoying face as he offers his hand for a shake.

“Oooh,….the world is really small isn’t it? ” I said raising my eyebrow “Standing in front of me is the famous meathead Jace Montez. Nice meeting you again.” I added as I grabbed his hands to shake.

You probably wonder why I hate to see this guy no matter what. The story started when we were still in college, specifically when we auditioned for a play that time. When I finished my acting he immediately walked right in front of me as I went down the stage. I thought he would praise me but what I heard from him  is the most insulting statement ever that’s still stuck in me ever since. He said that I have the tiniest chance of being in the play and that I wouldn’t be famous in everything I do. He even pointed his monstrous finger in my forehead while he said that at my face. Many students had heard and seen us. You can say that I was bullied. Being a meek girl I was that time , I didn’t do anything but ignored him. Still, his words hurt my pride.  Guess he didn’t see it coming that I have become a famous movie star in the end. Eat your words now meathead!

All of us took a seat after introducing one another. The producers and managers were busily discussing about the movie and its cast. Where to set the place and when. I can clearly see that the meathead who is sitting in front of me , probably bored at the discussion. I paid him no mind. 

A/N : Hello there if anyone's reading! So, what do you think about this chapter?  The Diva (a.k.a chickenface)finally met the meathead again after several years. :) I'm excited about how would  the story flow myself xD <3