The Blindside of Love (Camren) Altern Versión

Chapter 52

GUESS WHO'S BACK ? ..... MY EYE STILL A LITTLE SORE BUT IM BETTER SO BE READY !!!

Lauren stared at her co-star. At first, she'd wondered why Normani had chosen to cast her, being that Elle wasn't one of the actresses that Lauren had auditioned with. But, Lauren now understood. The woman was amazing. It was almost enough to make Lauren forget Elle's horrid personality.

Almost.

Lauren focused on staying in character. In about four lines, she was going to be kissing the actress before her. Lauren figured it had to be better than her past experiences.

On the second to last line of Elle's monologue, Lauren stepped forward. On the second to last word, she leaned down.

But before her lips managed to press against the other woman's, the director said, "Cut!"

Instantly, Lauren stepped away and regarded the director expectantly.

Normani Kordei had a smile on her face.

"Perfect," she commented. "We'll work on the blocking and pacing next week, but otherwise, nice job. Guess I can rest easy."

"Are we done for today?" Elle asked, her tone impatient.

Normani nodded distractedly, her attention on a different part of the set.

"See you Monday." Lauren turned to leave, but a voice stopped her.

"Lauren?"

The actress turned to face the director.

"Yeah?"

"Are you busy tonight?" Normani asked, sounding hesitant and embarrassed.

Lauren's heart sped up, Ally's revelation still fresh on her mind. For a long moment, she didn't know how to answer. Finally, she said, "Not really." The words left her mouth before she could think about what she was saying.

Encouraged, Normani continued. "There's this independent film playing at a small theater in Manhattan. I thought you might like to see it. I heard it's really good."

Well, that was a first. She was being asked out by her director, her female director. Had Ally told Normani that she might have a chance after all? Or was Normani just that perceptive? Or brave?

Or both.

Lauren cleared her throat, trying to figure out what to say. Did she want to sit around her apartment feeling miserable all night? What if Camila called? What if she didn't? What if ... what if ... what if ...

"Sounds good," she said at last. "I'm sure Adrian would like to hear about it."

"Adrian?" Normani questioned.

"My—" Lauren hesitated. She was going to say boyfriend. But was it worth it to lie? Did it even matter any more?

"Best friend. He's a director."

"Adrian," Normani repeated as if trying to remember something. "Cruz?"

Lauren nodded. "The one and only."

"I'm a fan of his work. It's ..."

"Weird," Lauren finished for her.

Normani laughed. "I was going to say provocative." Lauren grinned. "Weird," she insisted.

"You should see some of my earlier films," Normani replied.

Lauren smiled. "I have," she admitted. "I especially enjoyed Galactic Cannibal, it was ... um ..." She searched for the right adjective.