April's P.O.V
'If I woke up every single morning to the Sun shining in my room and on my face, wouldn't that be beautiful and just purely serene?'
"Bull crap" I say in a monotone and drop the book on my table
"Why do writers make it seem like it's a good thing to be blinded by light as soon as you are able to see again?" I ask
Alya laughs "Right?"
"Honestly, it seems impossible for anyone to enjoy that"
"Yeah right" I laugh and look at my watch "We're running late"
"Maybe we should call him again" Alya suggests and just then my phone rings..
"Mars" I say as soon as I reply
"I'm outside.. Hurry" He says and hangs up
"Let's go" We pick up our purses really quickly and dash out.
"I just need to lock this door.. Xander is out with friends" I say as we leave the house
"All set" I get in the back of the car, Alya already went shotgun
"Why are you so late?" Alya asks Mars minutes later
"I'm sorry.. I didn't realize time had already gone by" He says, his eyes on the road
"Why do I even have to do this stupid thing?" He groans and we chuckle
Today is the auditions, for both Mars and I.
The Next Now
I'm really doing this.. For real
To say the least, I'm really really excited.
"We're here"
And nervous
"Oh my God" I breathe and Alya laughs
"I told you so" She says
"I can't do this"
"What? Sure you can" She says as we step out of the car
"No.. I've not ev-"
"April, C'mon.. I'll be with you" Mars hangs his arm over my shoulder
I turn to look up at him "Oh.. I get what's going on... You think that helps" I roll my eyes
"Just give it a try" He laughs
"What if I embarrass myself?"
"Stuff happen all the time" He shrugs and Alya hits his arm
"You're going to ace this, Prima.. Just don't worry too much"
"Thanks Alya"
"Of course you thank Alya" Mars huffs and I laugh
"Get your hands off me" I shrug emphatically so his arm can fall from my shoulders
"Whatever" He walks away from us, leaving Alya and I to laugh for a bit before joining him
"Yes. The Next Now" Mars says to the lady at reception.
She looks around 25-30, and she seems nice.
"Okay.. I'll get someone to take you" She smiles at him "Amelia, please take them to the set of The Next Now for auditions" She says to a young girl that looks 17 or 18
"Right. This way, please" Amelia says and walks ahead of us
Alya, Mars and I follow her quietly
"Here" She stops at a large door "Sir says you both will be having your own audition here"
"Oh.. Cool"
"Thanks Amelia" Mars grins at her and she blushes
"Yes.." She looks at her feet "You're welcome" She hurries off
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The Next Now
ChickLitApril Hawkins has always felt like she'd wing it at acting, but she's never really tried it before. At least not in public. Now, she has to ensure she's April Hawkins when she's off the set, and Henrietta Harrison when she's on the set. Two persons...
