" Read the third one that one is very unique." She heard Conner comment. Not looking back at him Ashlyn hummed in response. She turned the page of the third script and was completely intrigued when she read the first line.
The first scene was already filled with a lot of action. " The novel was published not long ago and this one is highly anticipated by the fans. It will surely get a lot of attention." Conner continued making her glance at him in curiosity, As soon as she did she regretted it and looked back at her script.
Conner chuckled. "It's not like you haven't seen anything before." He reminded her. Ashlyn felt herself turning red. She humphed and continued reading the script knowing he wasn't at all wrong. That night she was the fully conscious one.
Promising herself to take her revenge she continued reading. Just with the start, she was already falling in love with the script. The story of a young woman in the 19th century struggling to achieve her dreams of becoming one of the greatest ballet dancers.
Her story first starts when she was abandoned by her birth mother and left at an orphanage. Years later she is accepted into a famous ballet academy where she meets her mother who is married to a rich businessman and has a daughter two years younger than herself. Through the series, her birth mother who is now the owner of the academy does her best to keep the truth hidden.
Not only does the main character have to face the cruel rejection of her mother but she must fight for the chance to achieve her dreams in a competition against her half-sister. A bit of romance is also included in the story but the main focus is on Elna's (the main character) dream.
Thinking about Ashlyn felt the need to buy the novel. The whole mystery of her mother adds more drama and tension to it as well. The only thing she would have to work on was the character's personality. Elna is reserved and shy but she has great passion within. Later on, her character slowly develops into a strong and independent one. This adds empowerment. It shows Elna's moments of vulnerability and how right after that she becomes stronger.
The reason why Ashlyn felt the need to work on her character was because she is used to taking the form of already strong characters that become even stronger. Although acting is one of her greatest talents, she would have to work on keeping Elna's character and demonstrate it during the dances. If it were not involved in ballet it would be easier to act in Elna's character.
"Now this is what I call a challenge." She thought. The producers and directors as well as the writer would all be very picky and choosy during the auditions. Ashlyn was sure they would not allow stun doubles for the dances because of how much of a big part it plays. The fans were also very anxious to find out the results of the film because they hope it doesn't flop.
With the already high popularity of the novel and the attention this script is receiving, if it becomes a huge flop then everyone would face huge losses. She would have to perfect her skills for this audition.
Ashlyn smiled. "I see you made up your mind." Conner told her and laid down next to her. He was wearing a blue bathrobe that exposed his chest and his hair was still wet. His scent entered her nostrils and she felt like sleeping in his arms, snuggling with him for the whole night. Thinking about this she shook her head.
'Some things I still can't help but miss.' She thought with her eyebrows knitted together.
"Yes. It's exactly what I was looking for thank you." She replied sincerely. Conner grinned. He got up and opened the closet. He lifted his arm to reach out for something on the top section and brought a book and a blue folder with him. He walked back to the bed and laid down. " I can give them to you…." He suggested.
Ashlyn rolled her eyes. "No need I can do that on my own." She answered. "I just bought the last copy." He told her with a smirk. Ashlyn gritted her teeth. 'Oh, so he wants to play this game?' She wondered.
She sighed and put her things to the side. She then leaned in to kiss him. "Uh-uh." He pushed her away. "That's not all." He told her with a smug smile. "What is it?" She asked. "I'll tell you later." He responded and handed her the book and the folder.
Ashlyn chuckled. " Is this you being my sugar daddy?" She wondered out loud. Conner frowned and his mood dampened. " Well...you do give me things, every time I kiss you so…" She concluded innocently.
(Author: She's not wrong lol)
Conner raised his eyebrows. He felt like spitting blood. Seeing his dumbfounded expression Ashlyn laughed and went back to her side of the bed. After that conversation, Conner didn't speak and he took out his laptop and also started working.
Once he was done with his work he glanced at Ashlyn who was going through the schedule Li Zi had sent her. Conner didn't disturb her and put his laptop away. He got up and dimmed the lights of the room and went back to the bed. Ashlyn was so concentrated making plans in her head that she didn't notice any of Conner's actions.
He placed his elbows on the bed in which he laid his head. He watched her every movement attentively and he felt a sudden warmth. He sighed and inched closer to her. Once he was only a few centimeters apart from her he went through her long black hair. He laid his neck on her shoulder and watched what she was doing on the computer.
He noticed that she was so engrossed in her work that she didn't react to any of his actions so he decided to do a little more. He got up and looked through the drawers. He had called some people over to fill the hotel room which was designed like a small apartment with their supplies. He looked for some lotion and chose one that smelled better. He chose the one that was the closest to her natural scent which he had taken note of since Ashlyn had just showered when she fell asleep and her scent had tortured him for hours while she slept.
Like an idiot that he is, he chose the same scent even though he might just have to be tortured all night again.
He walked around the bed and sat down in front of her. He opened the bottle and took out a bit of the lotion and placed it on his palm. He then lifted the blanket and looked back at her. " What are you doing?" She stopped typing and turned to look at him. Conner leaned in and placed his hand on the knot of her bathrobe.
"Don't mind me. Continue your work." He responded and started letting the knot loose until his wrist was captured by her. "I'm done with my work so can you explain what are you doing." She questioned, already aware of his intentions. Conner didn't answer and continued what he was doing.
"Conner!" She called out. She closed the laptop and placed it away. "Relax. I won't take advantage of you." He chuckled and rubbed the lotion on both his palms. He then placed it on one of her smooth long legs. Feeling his cold hands on her skin she shivered. "Stop. I Can do that myself." She interrupted him and sat up properly.
Conner who had successfully taken her attention placed the lotion on the nightstand and pushed her on the bed. He lifted the covers and got himself on top of her. "Let's go to sleep." He told her.
Ashlyn froze. He turned to the other side and wrapped one of his arms around her waist while the other laid on her thigh. "Cuddle with me." He asked childishly.
Author: Give him what he wants already (^ _ ^)