Chapter 4
AUDRIANNA
I can see my alarm clock. Its 6 a.m. Good thing I set it alarm last night and slept early. Luis didn’t give me any work yesterday since I had a day full classes and he didn’t want to stress me. That’s because today is the day I’m doing that commercial he accepted for me. I wonder what I am endorsing this time. Well, I don’t really question Luis and what he does for me. After all, all the campaigns I did gave me a successful breakthrough for my career. I need to get up; I still have time to prepare. The call time is 9, so, I’ll still have time to do my stuff. I also need to cook breakfast and eat. Then I’ll go and take my time in the shower.
It’s around quarter to 8 and I’m finished fixing myself. I’ll just sip my coffee. Luis said that he’s already waiting it the car downstairs. We’ll, that’s odd; Luis usually doesn’t pick me up. He usually lets his driver get me or I met him at a certain place and that is if he’s not so busy doing other things with the other actors that he also manages.
He slides further into at the back seat of his car and I kiss him on his cheek. He ignored me for a while since he’s busy emailing someone on his iPad. “Okay, now, we’ll be briefing,” he finally said.
“Well, good morning to you, too.”
“Drop it, Audrianna, I need you to listen, and listen first, don’t interrupt me; you can ask questions after I finish talking, okay?” Luis said seriously.
“Ok.” Well, that caught my attention.
“Well, just so you know, this said TVC will give you a hell lot of money and a step up in your career. It will give you a jump start for your first runway show next season for Victoria Secret Intimate Underwear Collection. This TVC will need your maturity and understanding; I can’t take whining and complaining, so, understand that I accepted it in your behalf believing it will be good for your career. It’s planned a few months ago but didn’t push through since they can’t find anyone that they liked. You are lucky to have this opportunity and that they’ve chosen you. You didn’t even go on an audition; they just chose you among the rest. The company’s name is PLAYER. I’m sure you’re familiar with it. And you’ll be endorsing a condom.” he stops for a while since he noticed her gasp. “Oh, but don’t worry, you’ll not be alone on this. You’ll be working with the other model or actor they’ve chosen.” he said then hopped out of the car since they’ve already arrived at the hotel.
We’ll, that was some news. But I’m not a virgin to be coy about it. I’m 19 and not a freaking child anymore. And besides, I already shot some lingerie and negligee collections few months ago for VS. If he says I need this for my career, then so be it. I’m a professional. What makes Luis thinks I’ll back up on endorsing just some CONDOM! Aside from it’s a big company, it’s a good pay, so, why not!
“Are you okay? Any questions?” Luis asks as soon as the elevator closes.
“Mother! Of course, I am! It’s not a big deal; we can nail this one.” she says and winks at him.
“That’s my girl.” he says and kisses my forehead. He walked to the hallway. I followed him until he stops at a two- door suite.
“Hello, everyone!” Luis greets the entire crew while I smile and wave at them.
“We’ll, it’s about time, Darling.” Sax said. He kisses me and Luis on the cheeks. I know him. He’s a damn perfectionist and a very strict professional. He has worked with Luis twice, I think. And he directed one of my commercials before… good! I’ll be comfortable knowing I’m familiar with the crew. “Now be a dear and go to that room. Ms. Tin will do the works on you, while I’ll explain the scenes that we’ll be shooting today to Luis.” he said while pointing me to a door.
