Importance of Life (Cameron Boyce Story)

Chapter 7 - Journey Ahead

Tomorrow was such an important day as it is the day I am getting on the next flight to LA. Certain things had finally been finalised like where I am going to stay, who I am staying, rehearsal dates and everything else that is needed in order to start this successful journey ahead of me. Today is the last meeting in London that I have to attend which includes everyone that I had met before as well as the other successful people that had auditioned. Also did I mention the cast will be there? Yeah, so it will be nice to see them again. I feel as though I am getting quite close to many of my cast already, especially the ones from my audition. We had already made a group chat and met up a few times discussing what there is to do in LA, places to visit, foods to eat, basically everything we can soak up while we're there working. Since we are going to be sharing an apartment together for the year, it is important we get to know each other and I am glad we're all getting along just fine already. As far as the main Disney cast, we haven't really spoken to them. We had taken a few press photos stating we are going to be the new upcoming extras in the film and we all have spoken during the meetings, but apart from that I am still excited to get to know them better during this whole adventure. So far, Cameron, Dove and Booboo follow me on social media which is pretty cool is you ask me and since I am seeing them again tonight it is going to be great.

As I leave my house, I hop on the bus going towards Central London for the last time of the year! It's so weird thinking that. I must admit I am exhausted from the day I had at college, however with the amount of training that is going to be done throughout the movie it doesn't bother me too much. As I arrive at the building 15 minutes early, I see the main cast, some of the extras (who I can now call my friends) and some other important people who I haven't met before. I assume the rest of the team including Mr Ortega are in the room already setting up while I go and sit down next to my friends.

"I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow. This is going to be so much fun!" Lana says with excitement.

"I know, I mean imagine this is going to be the biggest project we all have ever done. This is just a boost to our careers." Joey responds. This is all of our first ever movie project. All of them have done similar things like me including commercials, extra work in TV shows and clothes modelling for stores, but this is the biggest project yet and I am glad I'm sharing this experience with such humble people who love what they do. Just like me. We carried on our conversation about random things we could do tomorrow while in the airport and what we could buy until Mr Ortega came out of the meeting room to call us in. As we stood up, Cameron walked by me to say hello.

"Hey! Excited for tomorrow?" He asked enthusiastically.

"You bet!," I responded with the same tone. "LA here I come, you better watch out!"

We both giggled as we sat in our seats. I'm glad I am able to get on with Cameron so well. It is so casual speaking to him like he's a normal person. I mean, he is normal but I look up to him as an actor. His acting choices are so wise and he is just an incredibly talented person. Growing up in the industry and Disney Channel you would think he would be more private and enclosed with his conversations with people but he is the complete opposite. So humble and friendly. Throughout this final meeting, we spoke about any last minute changes that had been made to our schedule, the remaining of any set changes and important names and dates we needed to remember. Remember the important people I was talking about waiting in the reception with us? Yeah, those were our chaperones we had finally met. They were so nice and I couldn't wait to get to know them as well. Overall, I was happy with everything but also anxious. I mean, literally in a few hours I would be getting up and shipping myself off to LA for a new job, my first major job for a year. It is a lot to take in however, there is nothing stopping me. I am so ready for this. When we had finished, it was almost 9 o'clock in the evening, I was ready for my bed. Everyone had said their goodbyes and I was about to leave when Cameron stopped me.

"Hey I was just wondering, how are you getting to the airport tomorrow?"

"Oh, I was just going to take the bus." I replied politely, slightly wondering why he had asked.

"With all your luggage?"

"Yeah I mean it shouldn't be too much trouble."

"Aliyah... you've packed for a year. A YEAR. I am pretty sure you're gonna need some help." he replied. He wasn't wrong. I was going to take an Uber, but with the amount of travel gear I have I would have to order an Uber XXL, and that would cost a fortune to get to the airport. Plus my mum unfortunately couldn't help me because she has to be at work by the time we get to the airport. So yeah... I was on my own with this problem.

"Well where am I going to find help on such short notice." I stated sarcastically. I feel as though he was asking because he wanted to help me, which I appreciate if my estimate is true.

"Well, it turns out I know a fabulous chauffeur that could help you with that. He goes by the name of Boyce. Cameron Boyce. Ever heard of his services?"

"Hmmm, I don't recall the name. But if you recommend him I will be happy to approve the offer."

"Okay great. Well, Mr Boyce will be arriving at approximately 6 AM. Be there or be square."

"I prefer triangles." We both were dying of laughter by the way we just behaved. I am glad he offered me the help though. Such a gentleman.

"Okay cool, well I'll see you tomorrow. Remember, 6 O'clock sharp."

"Alright Mr Boyce, I wont disappoint!" I said as I saluted him. He chuckled as we walked our separate ways. Tomorrow is going to be amazing and the whole journey for the year is going to be even better. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey ahead.