I mean, Him?
I've gotten confused by my own answer, which I didn't even realize he was looking at me with a big grin that caused me to wake up in my trance.
"Oh, h-hi Mr. Russy I am really glad to meet you in person."
I answered politely, and at the same time, I spread my arm in front of him to shake hands that he gladly took it. However, it is still not enough for me to avoid my confusion that running into my mind right now.
"It is so nice to meet you too gold. as usual, you're beautiful as ever."
His compliment, while we sat in our intended seats together.
"thank you, and you're also pretty today--I mean handsome."
I quickly recovered when I suddenly realize what I said, 'what is that gold, you judge a person just by how you saw him right now.' I preached to myself and seemed to have a conscience over the reaction of my interlocutor. But instead of seeing an angry and rude emotion on his face, he appeared to be happy with my expression.
"well, thank you for that...are you confused?"
"if you don't mind, yeah."
I said straightforward, which cause him to smile again, well why not? As I remember, last night, I saw him in tuxedo attire, and he looked so muscular there. But now, what happened? Pink shirt, white slacking, and black boots? He even outclasses my current floral dress outfit today.
"and to enlighten you dearly. Chris, would you mind explaining it to her?"
He uttered to the person right next to me that Chris understands him straight away, while the person I was talking to is now busy drinking the wine he was holding.
"Well to answer your question gold, ruzhie is also our friends of Russy the real one who got the award."
"What? Then, where is that person now? Why he is the one who faces the media?"
"Well, that is the request of that person that's why. Anyway, The real name of this guy in front of us is Ruzhie Moller, he calls that in the evening. but in the morning he wants to be called, Russy."
"And the media knows about it?"
"Yes, for them it's not a big deal, because they know that he is the one who is trusted by the real Russy. that's why he also knows what happened to that person."
And here I thought I finally meet the best director in person, but someone didn't inform me that it is also a mysterious being.
"Alright, I understand. then what about the purpose of sending me here this early Chris?"
"I think I'm the one who will explain that matter, Gold. So may I spare your time?"
"go ahead Mr. Russ--I mean Ms. Russy."
He chuckled yet at the same time shaking his head at what I said, he is really handsome in my opinion, but I guess he is also looking for a lovely guy, but I'm sure he's not taking a hard time finding some relationship. Because maybe even a woman also wants his attention.
"Don't make it a big deal dear, just call me Ruzhie it's fine. Anyway, Gold I just wanted to ask you, If would you accept my offer to work with us and become a lead role in our upcoming movies?"
"of course, it would be a great pleasure for me to accept that offer russy."
I quickly agree that he did not expect it because it's clear the surprise reaction that reflects on his face. Well, who am I to refuse the opportunity, right? After all, this is my job.
"W-well then that's great! I thought I would have a hard time convincing you."
"But what movie is that by the way?"
"For the brief info, this genre of movie is also romance, thriller, comedy, drama just like in every movie that is usually a trend this year. However, I'm assured that this movie will become somehow different from others. Although it's required too, still you will more understand it if you're now in that situation. There is a twist of course, but the one who made this movie is forbidden us to tell that idea."
"Hmm, it's kinda suspicious is there an R-18 scene that's why it's forbidden to announce?"
"We will assure you Gold that these movies will not affect your image instead you will be even more famous here."
"Okay then, can I get the contract now?"
"Coo-cool, cool, it is really nice to talk to you, Gold."
"But one more thing, what makes you think that I am the one who's fit on this story?"
My sudden follow-up question caused him to stop getting the contract paper in the case he brought. And at the same time, he is now staring at me as if he is looking for an answer on my face. Although, it's not a big deal for me because, base on my experience, all the answers I hear to my questions seem to be the same. But I am still hoping that he will answer differently, not just because of my aura, appearance, skills, and how I handle my work, like yeah.
Who doesn't want to have an employee who won't have a hard time adjusting the course of your story? Like Chris said, I quickly finish and fulfill the scene that was intended for me.
"Well, to answer your question gold. According to the creator, It clearly saw the character in you."
"You mean, because of my acting skills?"
He nods, and that's what I'm talking about. Well, anyway, what else do I want him to say? Those are really the requirements for you to be qualified as the best actress or actor in the universe.
"But besides that, the creator also said that your expression still need a room for improvement. that is why we will also try to help you reach that, Gold."
"Excuse me? are you saying that this creator is not yet satisfied with my acting?"
"I guess so?"
"Then why are you wasting your time here, if there are so many actresses here that can satisfy its perfection?"
"It's because the creator chooses you gold."
His statement while having a smile plastered on his lips. As if he didn't utter some offensive words. Is this the feedback I had been waiting for?
"Well, I just want to be honest with you dear. Since my boss really wants to convey that to you. So, that's why if ever you change your mind, It's alright. After all, to be honest, it is really offensive to receive that kind of words if I were you. Especially, you are being chosen as the best actress of the year."
He added that it's evident to his voice that he is sincere in what he's saying and seems to be asking for understanding.
"Where's the contract?"
I immediately looked for it because instead of getting disappointed with what he said, I am even more intrigued, and it makes me want to show that person what I can do. Mostly, I know to myself what I hated the most, and that is of letting me escape the challenge that is offered to me.
Ruzhie reached the contract carefully, and I took it right away to signed it, it seems like they didn't expect what I did, but for what reason will I read this? If I already know my purpose, and that is to show on that Russy person, that I am the one who will make him/her richer.
"W-we were so glad to work with you Gold, and I would like to inform you that maybe after 4 weeks, we will start the taping."
"Sure, that's good to hear that. after all, my work here with Chris will soon be over and I am also eager to see russy so that we can start the acting lesson."
I sarcastically uttered even though my beautiful smile is plastered on my lips. Still, Chris seemed to notice the tension between us, So he immediately entered our conversation and took Ruzhie's attention.
"Well now, it's time for me to go then, once again thank you."
His last farewell that I just gave the nod before it finally left, now let's see how good that Russy Roseign is.
"Gold, why didn't you even read the contract?"
"Because whatever is written there Chris, It doesn't change my mind."
I said determinedly while just looking at the front where ruzhie came out a while ago.
"Is that really the reason? Or maybe you just triggered by what he said earlier?"
"hmm, I think that's included too. But hey Chris why are you worried about that?"
"Well, I just thought that maybe your annoyance led you rather than to think carefully about your answer, Gold."
"and then?"
"And..you might gonna blame yourself at the end?"
He hesitated to respond, which cause me to turn to him, and at the same time, I gave him a sweet smile.
"If that happened Chris, I will take responsibility for that. And one more thing, Isn't it great that I somehow experienced it again, that someone challenged me and didn't see me as a perfect being? That is why I also want to meet that person."
This is true because It is already a long time ago that someone treated me like that since I bloomed so much and was admired by so many people. Maybe because this was also my dream when I was young, that's why...
"I swear to the sky that I will help you feel how to cry! laugh! sad! and many more!"...
'huh?'
I asked myself, frowning when suddenly some memory is pop out into my mind out of nowhere, that I would never even remember where I got it.
"gold, are you alright?"
"y-yeah I'm fine."
This also caused me to stop for a moment when I was about to drink the wine I was holding.