LOVE DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN

Chapter 36

This chapter has not been thoroughly edited so please pardon any mistakes you find. Happy reading....

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"Isla, seriously you have to get out of this car." Carl said and I stubbornly shook my head.

"Isla, quit being a baby and get your ass out of the car right now." Kenz said and I reluctantly came out.

"Geez Kenz, you went all Tori on me." I grumbled and she giggled.

"It worked didn't it?" She asked and I nodded.

"Seriously, I really need the real Kenzie here. I'm nervous to the extent that I've forgotten my lines."

She smiled and hugged me. "Don't worry Isla. You're gonna do great. You've got this. Go in there and slay it." She said and released me

"Plus we're here for you." Carl said and kissed my cheek.

All my nerves were kicking in because it was the day of the audition. I finally told my friends everything and they were very happy for me. Others has plans but Kenz came with me for moral support and Carl was here too......like he promised.

"Okay, I'm ready." I said and took a deep breath. "Kenz, I have to meet up with Darby and I don't want to get a ticket so please can you help me park my car properly?"

"Sure thing." She said and took my keys.

Carl and I stepped inside the big building. Cold air from the AC immediately welcomed us which was a good thing because of the amount of heat outside.

I looked around for Darby. I haven't met her before but I've seen a picture of her. I immediately spotted her coming towards us. She was easy to recognize because of her red hair which was in a donut bun on top of her head.

Come to think of it, I really want a donut right now.

Not the time.......

"Hi Isla, nice to finally meet you." She said. I was expecting a handshake or something but I was surprised when she hugged me.

"It's good to meet you too. This is Carl, my boyfriend. My friend Kenzie is outside." I said and she nodded.

"Nice to meet you Carl," she said and they shook hands.

"You look kind of familiar." Carl said.

"Yh, I really think so too." I said.

She smiled. "Since I've not met you guys before now, I'll assume you're talking about my younger sister Aubry. We really look alike."

I finally connected the dots. Yes, Aubry. Jace's Malibu girlfriend.

"Yh, we met Aubry when we went on a school trip." Carl said and I nodded.

"I guess it's a small world, right?"

"Yh," I replied.

"The auditions will start in exactly twenty five minutes. Go over to that table. She will give you a form to fill and direct you the auditorium."

I nodded and clutched the pendant of the necklace Carl gave me.

"Look Isla," she put her hand on my shoulder. "I can't actually ask you not to be nervous afterall, this is your first time doing this, you are bound to be nervous. I know you can do it and I want you to believe you can do it. Don't be scared to say anything. Look them in the eye and be your character. You have memorized everything, you know what your character is like, so BE YOUR CHARACTER, okay?" She asked and I nodded.