Even though Maezhei's wound is not yet healed, she forces herself to get away with the Deguzs brothers especially to Zake. He's the most good looking guy I ever met, yes, but every time I heard his cold voice, and meet his intense eyes my knees will started to tremble! I get nervous and my heart beats erratically when he was near!
He's scaring the hell out of me!
It was traffic and it took her 45 minutes to arrive at Royale Hotel. She thanked the driver and went straight to their room.
When she entered the room where they are staying, she saw Kath on the couch watching television while laughing.
"And here I thought that you're very worried about me," she scoffed while looking at her friend in disbelief.
"Zhei! What are you doing here? Are you okay now?" Kath immediately stood up upon seeing her.
"Really, Kath? You're asking me, what am I doing here? I was shot and you didn't even bother to visit me in the hospital! You're even watching TV and laughing!" she complained emphasizing each words.
"Aww, my best friend's upset. I am sorry, okay?" Kath said then went closer to her.
"Don't call me best friend! We're not friends!" Maezhei said sullenly. She then rolled her eyes at her friend. Kath just chuckled and gave her a tight hug.
"Okay, I'm sorry. I was there a while ago but you were still unconscious. The Deguzs brothers was there too and Zifan told me to went home first. I want to refuse but gosh! When I saw his brother's dark expression as if he wanted to kill someone, I trembled. He was so scary! Thank goodness his brother was there! If not then I can't imagine what would happened to me..." Kath quavered upon remembering Zake's cold face.
"And did you know, there are so many doctors who attended to you! Even the director of the hospital was there! And there expressions was funny. All of them were nervous and some of them were actually trembling! As in literally! Hahaha! They didn't even know that the number one surgeon in the world is their patient! I can't blame them for being scared though because who wouldn't be nervous? His expression was very dark that even Zifan was scared of him!" Kath explained while hugging her from behind.
"And you actually left me with him! I thought I can't go home anymore!" Maezhei shrilled.
"Sorry, sorry. I was actually planning to go back there after taking a bath, I am just relaxing for a bit and readying myself to face that cold guy. You should have called me that you're going home, I would have picked you up. So, how was you wound? Does it still hurt?" Kath asked her worriedly.
"It still hurt but I can handle it. Don't worry."
"What? Zhei, if it still hurts, why did you leave the hospital? You should have stayed there for a while. What if it will be infected?" Kath fretted.
"Don't worry, I'm okay." Maezhei assured her. "Besides I still have an audition to attend to, right?"
"Audition? Can you postpone it for a while?"
"Haha, are you crazy? I don't have that power to just postpone it!"
"Then don't attend the audition! We'll just look for another, okay? Get well first. What if your wound get worsen?" Kath said worriedly.
"You know that I can't. This is what my manager said. This is my last project under their company so, I need to do it."
"But---"
"Kath, I'm hungry~" she interrupted Kath and pouted.
Kath stared at her for a while before she sighed and nodded, "Fine. Just make sure it won't affect your wound, okay?"
"Yes, boss!"
Kath went to the kitchen to prepare for their food while she went straight to her room to change and clean herself. After changing, she went to the kitchen. Kath was already setting the table so, she just sat on the stool bar chair.
"Where is that audition again? What time and what kind of movie? Action? Romance? What is the role you're aiming?" Kath asked one questions after another.
Maezhei laughed at her.
"Kath, chill. It's just an audition for acting, okay? I will not do extreme actions or whatever. And please, let's eat first. I'm really hungry..." she said and pouted her lips.
"I'm just worried. Why can't you just postpone it or find another movie? Zhei, your wound might open up..." she said worriedly.
"Fine. For the peace of your mind, why don't you come with me?"
"I can?" she asked hopefully.
"Yeah. And besides, do I have a choice?"
***
The next day.
Although Maezhei and Kath had rushed over, by the time they reached the building hosting the auditions, they still didn't make it. They are already late.
They saw Silica walking out of the building, smiling from ear to ear. Beside her was her manager, who was also very happy. They were surrounded by a crowd that offers congratulations to them.
Seeing Maezhei from a far, sweating as she hurried to the building, Silica looked at her disdainfully.
As Maezhei and Kath went closer to the building, Silica was already entering the van waiting for them and immediately depart. However, Maezhei did not leave, and instead rushed into the building.
It's not yet too late. As long as the judges are still there then, she still have a chance.
"Zhei, I think the audition is over..." Kath said while looking at the group of people who were chatting cheerfully as they were walking. They were the panel judges for the audition.
No! Whatever happens, I need to have a role in this movie! - she thought. This movie is a big break for her career and the last movie she will make to end her contract in Star Entertainment so, she has to be part of it no matter what!
Maezhei quickly run to the casting judges.
"Sorry, I'm late!" Maezhei bowed deeply.
Noticing a woman unexpectedly blocked their path, a few of the judges began to frown, expressing their displeasure.
"I'm here for the audition of 'Ultimate Love' movie!" Maezhei explained.
The assistant director kept a straight face. "The audition is already over. We have chosen the female lead of this movie already. What's the point of rushing over?"
"I'm not here to try out the lead role!" she said.
"Oh? Then what are you auditioning for?" the screenwriter asked with interest.
"I am here to try out the Second-Female lead role. From what I have heard, the last time there were auditions for the second female lead, you still weren't able to find someone suitable, right?" After she finished talking, she lifted her head and looked at the Director.
Her original plan was to audition for the female lead role but when she heard a rumor about Silica auditioning for this role, she know from there that she will be the chosen female lead. So, she prepared for Plan B, which is the role of the second female lead. Silica has a strong background supporting her and she knows that it's not just about the skill or the talent you have but also the connections backing you up.
The moment Maezhei lifted her head, the surroundings turned quiet for five seconds, and the unpleasant expressions of the judges cleared especially the assistant director who was awestruck seeing Maezhei's face.
He was stunned by her beauty. Her natural full lips, set of white teeth, waist-long black straight hair, and her cat-like eyes. Her crimson dress that was a little bit showy, however, it did not overshadow her beauty, but it complimented her instead.
She stood there quietly with an aura as deep as a forest, like she was a thousand-year-old-fox-spirit with bewitching eyes that could cause people to drown unwittingly in desire. She exuded a mature and seductive aura, yet seemed so innocent. Her eyes had a crystal clear depth to them.
"What's your name?" It wasn't until the director spoke that all the casting judges came back to their senses, as if from a beguiling dream.
"I am Maezhei Dayone from Star Entertainment."
Director Martin shared glances with his assistant director, the producer, and the screenwriter before saying, "Oh, Star Entertainment! Silica's junior?"
"Yes." she replied.
"I didn't know that Star Entertainment was hiding a beauty!" The producer said while looking at her from head to toe.
"I was based in Canada and just came back in the country." Maezhei explained.
"Oh, that's why..." The assistant director murmured.
"Alright. You can go back now and prepare, the second female lead is yours! When we start filming, we'll contact you." Director Martin said.
"Thank you so much! I will do my best for this movie!" Maezhei bowed her thanks.
--hidayawu--