Mahogany Dreams

One

Mahogany

Running as fast as I can, I hold my backpack tightly around my shoulder. Who would have thought I would had forgotten to set my alarm for 7:15. It was now 8:10, and I'm not sure if my name was called or not.

As I reach the building, I slow down to make it seem if as I weren't running. Calmly walking in, I approach the main desk.

"Hi, I'm Mahogany Taylor, and I'm here for the auditions." The woman grabbed the clipboard from onside of her laptop and looked at it.

"Just in time. You're number twenty-three, you can go in now." she smiled. "Thank you." I replied, walking through the large double doors.

Alright Mahogany, you can do this. I thought to myself. Just do the best you can and remember expression is everything.

I walked into the room and smiled at the director, producer, and lead male actors' table.

"You're Mahogany Taylor, number twenty-three right?" the producer asked. "Yes sir." I answered respectfully.

"Okay. Show us what you've got."

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I walked into the apartment dragging my backpack behind me. Closing the door, I threw my backpack in the corner and plopped down on the couch. Suddenly, my golden brown Cockapoo, denzel came running in, jumping on my lap.

"Hi denzie. Did you miss me? Huh?" I played with his ears. In response, he licked my nose. I sighed, sitting upright on the couch.

"Mommy didn't get the part, but that's okay... I guess." He jumped off of me and ran to the closet. Coming out he dragged his blue leash, meaning he wants to go for a walk.

"Fine, we can go for a walk somewhere. Anything to get my mind off of not getting the part." I stood up. After I clipped his leash to his collar, I put my hoodie over my head, grabbed my keys, and headed out the door.

Walking through the park it was so beautiful. All the different color leaves were gently floating in the air and neatly decorated the park. During my fascination with the leaves, Denzel started to bark.

"What's up, Denz?" I questioned him. He kept barking until this girl and her dog approached us. "Hi, I think your dog is interested in mine." she laughed. "So do I." I smiled.

"I've never seen you around here before. What's your name?" she asked. "Mahogany, Mahogany Taylor. I just moved her about two weeks ago." "Oh cool! I'm Indigo. Indigo Santos. Nice to meet you." she smiled. "Same here."

"So what made you move here?" she asked sitting down on a bench. "I'm an aspiring actress, and I felt as if there are more opportunities out here than Los Angeles." she nodded.

"Wow, I'm a dancer. Have you ever tried out for something and never got the part?" she questioned me."Today actually..." I ran my hand through my hair. "Aw, I'm so sorry." she rubbed my shoulder. "Its okay. There's always many more auditions." "That's the spirit, girl!" I laughed.

I guess this was Denzel's way of saying, "You need friends, Bitch!"

hi! how was this chapter? good or bad? what do you think about the characters? let me know! ps, denzel is in the media, and thanks to those who read this book! i really appreciate you guys! ♡