Weeks have passed, and my normal life continues. It's been a while since I went back to work, because I was restrained to do anything after my last project. Now, I am having my new interview after so many months. It is not that I am nervous, it's just I'm still not into this kind of event. So many people makes me nervous even though I work in front of the camera.
"Thank you for all the people who gathered here for our lovely Lucy. We all know that an accident happen after the last scene of her project, but after few months of waiting here she is with her comeback. Let's welcome her!" I heard the interviewer from the backstage and the applaud of all the people.
"You can do this, Lucy." Yui slightly pushed me, and I walked slowly to go to the stage for my interview.
"Lucy Zeffodir, right?" the interviewer asked.
"Yes." I smiled at my very best.
"Nice to meet you, I am Jiela and welcome to our show. Thank you for accepting our request to interview you tonight." she said and gave me a handshake, "Come, let's sit." she added.
We sat at the middle of the stage while people are looking, and the camera focused on us.
"After few months, you're back! Here are your fans who supported you through ups and downs." she said. Everyone applauded and shouted as I saw my name in their banner. I feel comfortable at the sight, and face them head high.
"Thank you everyone! Thank you for always being there, for loving me and for giving your biggest support." I waved at them as the shouts became louder.
"So, this is your new project. How do you feel after accepting this?" she asked.
"I feel nervous and excited at the same time. Although my manager still hesitated, I still accepted it since I feel like it's my opportunity to become better." I said.
"For a 22-year old, you really are a strong woman, aren't you?" she asked and I laugh a bit.
"Can we ask you what really happened on your last project. It was the last scene isn't it?" she asked. I feel like all my fans wanted to know what happened as well.
"According to my manager who saw everything, we were performing the last scene from that movie. It was an underwater chase when a live wire accidentally fall from the set. It was a big accident, but luckily no one died and no one was seriously hurt. The company decided to cease me from doing projects for a while to manage my health and injuries for atleast few months." I explained. I really feel like that accident was no accident, but I can't disclose this to public.
"If you didn't know yet, many of your fans are protesting and saying that it is not an accident. Most of them feels like you are being targeted. What can you say about this?"
'They really do think that as well?' I thought to myself. "W-well, we really can't say that. I knew it is just an accident. This is natural because accidents happen sometimes, knowing that no one was seriously injured is already a good news, right?" I sighed.
"Yes. You have a good point there. So, going back to the topic. What can you say about your new upcoming movie?" she asked.
"As I said, it was exciting. I have an opportunity to work with the veteran action actors and actresses. They can teach and I can learn a lot from both of their knowledge and experiences. I hope for everyone to look forward for our movie." I said and promoted it a bit.
"There's a rumor spreading that you also rejected to have a stunt woman, is it true?"
"Yes. I only have few and light action scenes. I really want to have a lot of experience as a martial arts black belter, as well as an action star. That is why I took this as my opportunity to sharpen my ability to do both." My eyes are twinkling at the thought of it, even if I know that it is dangerous. "My manager opposed it though." I added.
"But, knowing you. I guess you still decided to have no stunt woman, right?" she asked.
"Yes. That's why viewers will see an action movie with a quality! It would not be possible if our entertainment and our sponsors restraint the actors and actresses needs. That is why I also wanted to give my full pleasure and thanks for all the care and support that they gave during the whole shooting. I really really hope you all look forward for this. Right before this year ends, it'll be available to every cinema. Don't forget to buy your tickets and enjoy the show!" I totally promoted it this time.
"Well then, we will look forward to your action movie—"
Those are the last words that I heard after it became silent. I tried to stand up and fell from the floor. Everyone panicked, the interview became a dreadful event. I heard my manager calling my name, but I can't open my mouth. I tried to move my fingers, but I can't move any limbs of my body. Everything became stiff. My sight became blurry, I saw Yui calling on her phone. Is it the ambulance? What happened to me? I can't scream, I can't move. I heard nothing except a loud screech. My body feels light. Am I drifting? Am I flying? Everything I saw is black. It's like it's eating my consciousness, I feel like I'm going somewhere far again.