The Stunt Double

The Date

Sally's day finished on a good note,Matilda was very impressed with her work and decided to let her go early for her 'date' with Eric, well at least Sally considered it that. Sally had also made many friends among the sets. All except Jamie. Throughout her long day Sally and Jamie had not come into contact. The only time they had seen each other was when they needed Jamie to jump out of a window for an action scene: Jamie stared at Sally most of the time in a threatening manner. Sally further learned that the crew would be visiting the ragged Santa Monica Mountains for a scene of the movie. As she left the Studio she took a deep breath of air. The car park was almost empty with only two cars there. Sally was frightened by a tap on her shoulder, she jumped back panting.
"Didn't know I was that scary" Eric stated pulling of a cringey ghost-like voice. He was wearing a muscle tight black t-shirt (which complemented his muscular physique) and dark blue denim jeans. His dusty blonde hair was styled to impress:it was slicked back. Sally looked at him with admiration as she calmed down. "rough day?" his voice was now soft and comforting.
"Sorry you scared me... My day was interesting, its a long story" Sally replied.
"I have time.... Actually I don't I made us a reservation at Trois Mec. Its at 7 like we agreed on.Id rather eat as well as the  drinks you said you'd owe me," he longingly gazed into Sally's eyes.
"That's a little fancy for an apology dinner. Plus I was the one who hit you with the car door so I should pay."
"You hitting me with that car door might have been one of the best experiences I have had! Especially since now I'm going out with you. So I'll pay", he blushed and rubbed his head.
"Well Mr Chauffeur let's get going."
They both stepped into the black limousine from previously and drove towards the 4 and a half star establishment excited. They passed through the high street again but it was now empty with only flashing lights emanating from the clubs scattered about it.
Sally felt like she was being watched as the two of them stepped out of the car and onto the street next to the humble looking restaurant. The restaurant was elegant inside and had very modern interior design. They sat at a table close to the window and then they both looked into eachothers eyes. Eric's blue eyes grasped at Sally's and her dark eyes reeled him in. The moment was broken by a french waiter wearing a smart tuxedo. He also had a very French like mustache upon his face.
"Bonjour. I am Julian and I will be your waiter today madame and moisseur. His French accent was thick and heavy,
"what would you like to order today? "

" I'll have the raveoli" Sally illiterated, whilst Eric stared at his menu eventually deciding on ordering the Lasagne.
The waiter poured two glasses of the finest wine and placed them on the table.
"your food will be out soon"
"So how about your day?". Eric broke the uncomfortable silence between the two of them.
"Well it was interesting. Everything was going good until I met this really weird Stunt Double that almost looked identical to me. Besides from being completely rude she was also really creepy."
"wow" Eric awkwardly laughed, "so this woman,what was her name?"
"Jamie"
Eric nodded, " tell me about your childhood".
"I was born in New York where my mother would put on the greatest performances around, until one day...one day... she died in front of me. We were walking from one of the pubs she sang in and a mugger was waiting to steal from us. My mother refused and he shot her at point blanc range. I spent the rest of my days travelling around America with my father and of course getting my education from him.
"I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I was born in Nashvil and moved here when I was around 1 month old. My father was the ceo of a company. I wanted to become an actor but my father frowned down upon me. You see I was expected to be like him and own the company. Later I bought home this small acting book to practise in secret but eventually he found out. When he did he came into my room striked me across my face and kicked me out, and here I am now.My mother was never part of my life, she couldn't handle my fathers business." Eric paused for a second," You know I had the weirdest experience today Miss Sally"
"oh yeah?" Sally replied laughing at Eric's  charming immaturity. However her voice had a sense of sympathy in it.
"I met this woman who decided that she wanted a lift in the limo. She came up to my window and politely asked for a ride. I of course said no and then she started spitting at me and cursing at me. Then she decided to..."
Sally zoned out focusing on an intense feeling of being watched. Everything went quiet for her as she scoured the streets looking for the perpetrator.
"And that's my day. I'm lucky the crazy woman didn't bruise me. Eric finished his sentence. He realised Sally was in a sweat."you okay?"
"I think someone is watching us"
Eric looked around, not seeing anyone he said, "I think we should enjoy our meal and close this blind." he indicated the blind and yanked on the pulley.
"I think that's a good idea" Sally replied taking a deep breath in.
Julian waltzed up to the table with a tray of food in his hand, "Your food" he lifted the lid to reveal two incredibly small sized dishes of raveoli and lasagne. They were almost around the size of a mince pie and were arranged into a very dome like shape.
Sally and Eric locked eye contact and burst out laughing. All of the high profile customers around them stared in horror.
"That could never fill me up" Sally continued laughing. Her laugh was quite the ugly one but it also had an element of adorableness to it. At times she snorted and at times she sounded like she was singing. Eric's on the other hand was as if he was a young boy,it was innocent and contagious.
"If you dont stop you have to leave"Julian shouted, clearly annoyed.
The two of them continued laughing as they couldn't help it.
"I paid $102 for this! " Eric laughed harder, tears streaming down his face.
"Okay stop...I'll refund you just get out of here"Julian screamed only making the two laugh more as they got up and left.
After leaving they both composed themselves, they looked at eachother blushing. Eric leaned in and the two locked into a kiss. Sally could smell Eric's manly aftershave and Eric could smell Sally's J'adore perfume. They looked each other in the eyes before Eric bursted out "burgers?" awkwardly. He was bright red.
"yeah sounds great" Sally replied also redfaced.