Stay, don't just walk away - (from the song "Summer moved on " by A-Ha)
"So, James, tell me more. Didn't come all this way to talk about the Jaele fans, I hope. What is this secret project you are working on.?"
James' eyes lit up.
"Well, you see, I've had this idea in my head for a few years now and I've even started working on a script two years ago. But at some point, I kinda gave up on it... Until I saw the pictures of you and your wife when you came back from Italy. You two looked so young and beautiful, like a royal couple or something. And that really caught my eye, also the way the crowd responded to you. That's when I decided to look at your work. And I must say, I'm impressed , Jace. You have that edge to your personality. I know I can work with you, Jace."
"Well, thank you, James. So what is the plot of the movie?"
"Okay, here we go. This young man, a few years out of school, ends up in this town. He is kind of drifting through life. He is a photographer, he likes taking pictures of people in everyday situations in random places. So, one day he sees this beautiful girl on the pier, sketching or painting.. she's an artist. He falls in love with her and starts taking photo's of her, but he never has the guts to approach her until one day she is attacked by some thug and he rescues her. And from that point their love story begins.
They form a bond and eventually a relationship. They have a lot of struggles but in the end they end up happily ever after.
So what do you think, Jace?"
Jace smiled. ''I think I love it, Mr Mack. Am I right in assuming you want me to play the lead role?"
''Absolutely correct, Mr Norman. I think you have that young "Johnny Depp" vibe going on.
"I'm so glad you didn't compare me to Leo. My wife loves that guy. "
James chuckled.
"Well, I'm glad that we could have this meeting. I have a really good feeling about this."
''Me too"
"I have to talk to my partners and then I'm going to set up a meeting where you will meet my team. I'm sure that will be very soon."
Jace nodded. "Okay, then. Thank you, James, it was great meeting you.
"Likewise, Jace. Talk to you soon."
Jace walked into the kitchen. Riele was stirring a pot. She had earphones over her head and did not see him enter. She looked adorable with denim shorts and a halter top and slippers on. Her hair was done up and she had a frilly headband on. She was moving her body to whatever tune she was listening to
Jace took a few minutes to take in the glorious sight and then he crept up on her and grabbed her around her petite waist. She yelped and jumped a little. "Just me, babe" he quickly reassured her.
"You should really lock the doors when you're alone in the house though. Especially when you're wearing earphones. You can't hear a thing and anybody could creep up on you."
''Okay, dad.."
He kissed her shoulder and held her tighter. Did you miss me babe? Jace asked.
"Always."
He pulled her closer and angled his head lower to meet her waiting lips. He groaned at sensation of her lips moving against his.
She broke away first, her arms were still around his neck.
"So how did the meeting with Mack go?
"Better than I expected. Honestly, I didn't really think I would even be interested in doing a movie, but the way he layed it out for me really hooked me. I could see he really believe in this story."
''Say what. .. you can tell me all about it once I'm finished here. Why don't you go set our table and let me finish the sauce.
She gave him a kiss and went back to stirring the sauce and dancing.
They were eating outside on the patio. Riele insisted that they did not eat in front of the tv. She thought it was too much of a distraction.
"This is so delicious" Jace told her.
Riele smiled.
"Thank you, sweety."
"You've turned into quite the housewife" he told her.
"I know right. But I have a few fairy godmothers who really gave me some good advice.
"Our mom's?"
"Yup"
"And I learned a lot from Mrs Marconi when I was in Italy and Mia's mother of course.
He nodded. "When was the last time you talked to Mia?" he asked.
"Yesterday. She has a boyfriend now."
Jace's eyebrows lifted.
"Please don't tell me that gigolo got his claws into her."
Riele laughed.
"Stop calling him a gigolo, Jace."
"Okay, I'll call him a manwhore then.."
"Jaceee.."
"Don't Jaceee me..It's true... I don't know why you insist on covering for him. Even my mom's called him "charming", he drawled. I nearly gagged.
Really, why does guys like that get away with that type of behavior? And why do women accept that? "
Riele shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know why other women put up with it, but you know I wouldn't. But I don't want to talk about him. Lets return to the topic at hand, please?"
"Like I said Mia is not involved with him. Her father would string him up anyways."
"Good"
"Her boyfriend is an old school friend. Mia says her parents and his goes way back. And her mom loves him, which is good cause you know how Italian mothers can be."
"Well, I do know how American mothers can be
" Jace replied.
Riele nodded in agreement. "Me too but let's not go there."
'' Agreed"
