"For this scene, I want to portray the fact you are a gentleman. You aren't some Cassanova that is used to flirting with girls all day, but an honorable noble who honestly wants to get used to the woman he has layed his eyes upon." All directors had some quirks, Director Song was a director that openly explained what he wanted, then would expect that to be done.
Stella grinned, "This Master is quite the gentleman, that will be no problem." As Stella fixed her collar, making all eyes turn to her with some desire within them...
"..." Director Song didn't know what to say, if he believed the man or not couldn't be described when nearly every person in the studio can't keep their eyes away from him.
Carol then walked out of her changing room. She was wearing a fairly traditional dress for ball parties for nobility. Her face was slightly flushed as she looked at the sight of the man in front of her...
Stella contrasted her light blue with a plain black. He looked like a traditional gentleman with a rose in his lapel, his smile seemed to warm up the room and he gave a comforting aura around him.
Carol was an elegant but also slightly green young lady. While Stella seemed to be a dignified gentleman, able to earn trust with a few words.
"Good, good. Carol you need to follow Zhou's lead. You fall in love with his attitude, don't make it too obvious though, otherwise, you will be seen as an artificial person. It's his attitude and care that wins your heart. Not his looks." Director Song gave a brief outline of what he wanted.
Carol nodded. "Alright, people get ready!" Director Song ordered all the actors to prepare.
Stella was given a small role in this film. She would be in one dancing scene, along with Carol they would win the ballroom couple award. Showing the ML and FL how dancing could make a person's feelings appear on their sleeves.
A piece of slow classical music filled the studio. As lights dimmed, Director Song sat on his chair. "Action!"
The room was filled with a calm and cozy atmosphere. Many young couples were meeting for the first time, some were apprehensive, while others were bold.
"My lady," Stella announced her presence with a deep and charming voice.
Carol felt instantly compelled, she turned to see Stella on her knees, looking up to her eyes.
"Do I have the honor... For this dance?" Stella took hold of Carol's hand and lightly pecked the top.
Carol felt a slight blush appear on the side of her ears. As she looked down at the man. He appeared neither forceful nor condescending. He had a smile that warmed up Carol's heart.
"You may." Carol replied in a slightly embarrassed voice. But she sounded like she was pleased with how she was approached, most people would force her to dance or would because of her family... But Stella looked too kind to do such a thing, he actually wanted to dance with her, herself. Not her wealth.
Stella grasped Carol's hand and stood up. She took Carol's hands into a waltz position and started to slow dance.
Stella was similar heights to Carol, so she had shoes to help her look a little taller. She took the dominant position as she calmly danced around the hall.
Everyone in the hall took a glance at the couple, the male looked gentlemanly and kept a tacit distance so he wasn't forceful. While the lady seemed to be in a good mood, as she danced with confidence and a carefree smile.
They made people catch their breaths. As a spotlight appeared on them the dance sped up slightly. Resulting in Stella needing to take extra care that Carol didn't make a mistake or hurt herself.
Director Song watched with satisfaction. The entire scene was perfect. As the cameras moved on to the ML and FL the look on their faces showed a realization. The realization that dancing could be so expressive! They previously only took lessons due to their social status, not because they enjoyed it. But they could feel their love of dancing appear on the floor. As time seemed to have stopped for them.
"Cut!" Director Song ended the filming there. As the lights and music went back to normal.
Stella stopped and looked down at Carol. "Thanking milady for the dance." Stella gave an extravagant bow.
*Beat* *Beat* Carol's heart couldn't stop beating, the way she was being treated... Made her greedy, she wanted more! This man was so caring and loving, she must have him at any cost!
"Master Zhou... I didn't know you were so accustomed to dancing." Carol had some shock in her voice.
Carol was indeed one of the most gifted dancers in the country. She could tell the effortlessness that Stella had while dancing, everything flowed to her naturally just like breathing, it was a comforting experience.
"Haha, you praise me too much milady." Stella chuckled as she let go of Carol.
Carol felt a coldness she didn't expect. 'So this is what love feels like.' She knew she had fallen for Zhou... But this emptiness when he let go of her hands described her feelings to him.
"That was perfect. You're welcome to leave now Zhou. Carol, you will be needed in the next few scenes." Director Song was in such a good mood he decided to change the entire schedule so he could film Carol's part.
'Those two are a couple for the heavens. They both deserved the best.' He was thinking that he could do a favor to them both if they had more time to spend together...
Out of sight, Di smiled at those words. 'It seems Miss's plan has gone perfectly.' Di felt an admiration for the person who could make such a perfect plan with no flaws from just a single dance...
Stella gave her thanks and went and changed, her black suit changed out for some more casual clothing. But that clothing just made her more attractive in the eyes of the women.
Stella leaned against the wall next to Di and watched as Carol filmed her next dancing scenes perfectly. A lazy smile appearing on her lips as she imagined what this will result in...
Di looked at Stella... She then noticed something! Di's eyes locked on to Stella's hands...
"Master..." Di whispered in a quiet voice only they could hear.
Stella may have seen perfectly fine on the outside but Di could tell the slightest issue. Stella was frantically rubbing her fingers onto her palm... Slowly ripping away the skin from her hand.
Stella looked at Di and raised her eyebrows. "What?" She asked, not understanding what the problem was.
Di looked forlorn. It wasn't that her Miss didn't know what she was unconsciously doing, it was just that she also accepted what her body was doing on reflex... Such was a problem with her Miss...
"Nothing, I never knew Master was so good at taking the lead!" Di whispered with stary eyes.
Stella chuckled.
Carol glanced over to the wall with fiery eyes. As she bit her lip in frustration. 'Damn you! Lowly assistant, Master Zhou is mine!' She couldn't help but grit her teeth with fury as she watched Zhou smile to his assistant... An emotion in his eyes which Carol hadn't seen before.