Calm
Chapter 20
Alana’s POY.
Ignoring Daniel’s simmering anger, my team arrived promptly, followed by Naomi and her
rew. We all gathered around the table, sipping on our chosen beverages.
“Your ring is stunning.” Naomi exclaimed, setting her water glass down and fisting her gaze on the glittering gem adorning my finger,
“Thank you. I just got it back, it had to be altered, “Texplained, my voice filled with pride as I looked at the dazzling ring
“Was it alec 1 saw leaving the building a little while ago?” Naomi inquired:
“Yeah, he just dropped for a quick vish,” I replied, keeping my toe casual, even as I sensed the intensity of Daniel’s and Suzanne’s stares. “A chance he’s an actor too?” Naomi teased, clearly taken by Alec’s charm
“No, Bortunately, his handsomeness reserved for me alone,” I quipped, eliciting laughter from the group,
“He’d make a fine actor 1’sa thame he doesn’t have a brother or casin,” one of Maced’s ter
members muttered under her breath
I think we can start discussing the movie now one of the scriptwriters suggested, and I nodded in agreement. “Of course,” uid, swiftly shifting the conversation toward business
We delved into the details, discussing what each of us wanted from the project. For the publishing company and me, it was straightforward we wanted the movie to be a success. However, Naomi, her hope was that the movie would faithfully capture the essence of her book.
“Now, their are some explicat scenes in the book, written in fall detail. We world to incorporate at least a few of th
I those scenes into the movie,” Naomi mentioned, confirming my earlier
I knew this topic would come up, and was prepared also understood that for Naomi, this could be a male—break moment. However, I was open to the idea. “we’re open to the idea of including some of those scenes, although not as explicit or in as much detail as in the book. Would you be comfortable with the movie having an R rating?” the head of Naomi’s team proposed.
Changing the movie’stating would restrict its audience, but given that the book was marked as 18, we were all aware of the target demographic
“Comdering the book’s audience, it’s clear that the R–rated scenes played a significant role in its popularity, an believe we should keep them in,” asserted. This approach seemed far more promising than the promotional videos and short films I had produced previously
The waiter uned to our leading actors, Suzanne and Daniel, and inquired, “Would you two be comfortable with the R–rated scenes?
Susanne responded confidently, “Nothing new for us, I think we’ll manage, her hand resting on top of anel’s. The touch stung, knowing that he had cheated on me, but I refrained from delving into that painful sopir even when I wanted to know so badly bow long it had been going on.
out, and then we can proceed with drafting the contracts,” announced, cleaning my throat and glancing at the Lawyers present. Even the pre
“Great. We just have a few minor details to lean out
-production phase was proving to be costly
I
The meeting continued as we worked through logistical aspects, and plans were set in motion to draft and notarize the contracts. By the end of the week, we will have everything finalized and ready in start production. After escorting everyone to the front doo, I returned to my office to wrap up some emails and calls.
ne had concluded my work, I sent everyone home and quickly tested Alec. ‘I’ll be going out for an early dinner with Izabel, and 1 11 be home afterward.”
How did the meeting go? be responded, his genuine interest taking me by surprise.
‘Gomat, I’ll sell you all about it later if you’d like.‘
Yes, by the way, who’s Izabel?”
“My friend. See you later,” I replied, fucking my phone into my bag and locking up my office.
‘Be careful, Alana.!
I couldn’t help but smile at
at his concern. I secured the front door, then headed to my car, juggling my bag and a bottle of water.
Aul reached my car, Daniel stated me by appearing beside me. His word dripped with anger and resentment. “You’re pathetic, marrying some stranger to get over me? Do you think he can replace me? Nobody can replace me. You might’ve fooled the medu, but 12 make sure everyone knows I dumped you at the altar,” he shared, a malicious grin on his face.
Brolled my eyes, pushing him away from my brand–new car. “If I were you, I’d shut the hell up,” I retouted, locking eyes with him, my irritation clear,
“Yeah? or what? I’m the scar of your movie. Without me, you’ll have nothing, so you wouldn’t dare to cross me,” and boasted, his arms crossed, and a smirk on his face
I couldn’t help but laugh at his arrogance. He wasn’Lentirely wrong, but i had my own cards to play. “You won’t stay relevant for long if you keep messing around Once you’re done with Hearts Fatwined, all it would take is for me to whisper to my father, and he’ll make sure no agency ever hlien you.”
His eyes widened in dibeli. “You wouldn’t dare,” he stammeted
“Why would “117” 1 replied, unlocking my car and cousing my belongings onto the passenger seal
“You care about me. You’re doing all of this topose a point,” Daniel insisted, weapped up in his own delusions,
“Nopoint needs to be made. I have my husband, and he’s great,” I shrugged, getting into the car and lowering the window. “You can live your happy life with Suzanne, and I’ll lead mine.”
I was offering him a chater for prace, but he seemed determined to keep the conflict alive,
This isn’t over, Alana,” Daniel warned, striking the top of my car root. Took a deep breath.
“I ask in is, Daniel,” I stated tumly. “Unless you want me tocall my father. There are far better actors out there. Tako Marcus, for example.” I delivered the low blow, knowing that Daniel Corn compared himself lavorably to Marcus His shocked expression was priceless
With that, I drove–off, not giving him another opportunity to unten authe word 1 headed straight to meet trabel, feeling auch of power surge through me. Dealing with Daniel’s murement would be satisfying, but for now, he was tight–I meeded this movie to succeed, and having a problemate leading actor could deter viewers, resulting in lower ratings. For now, I’ll focus on my dinner with treated and hopefully keep my old le a friend
