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Chapter 19 - Drawn into you

Freen was about to serve another guest when someone grabbed her. '' kirk what is it?''

''Hey,how dare you call me that? "I am still a nobleman." Kirk did his best to look stern while saying that to Freen.

Freen rolls her eyes at Kirk's behavior.

''What do you want? I am busy. '' Freen hissed at Kirk. Kirk cleared his throat and continued, "I understand your time is valuable, but I must ask for your assistance in a matter concerning the safety of our kingdom." Freen sighed heavily and replied, "Very well. Speak quickly, and be done with it."

"Really, what do you really want, Kirk?" Freen asks seriously, not minding Kirk's dead joke.

"We are short of dancers to perform the Khon dance in the event," Kirk said.

''And then? What is it to me? Freen said with a confused look.

Kirk smirk at Freen that made Freen doubt of what kirk is planning to do. "Well, I was thinking that maybe you could join us and help us out," Kirk said with a hopeful expression. "You've always been a great dancer, and it would mean a lot to us if you could be a part of this cultural event."

'What do you mean? I am not a professional dancer. I just happen to serve you there. It may become an insult to people who are more deserving to do the dance; don't be biased. In case you forget, I am just a mere servant. '' Freen reminded him.

''Freen I have seen you dance at the back while the dancers practice their dance, and I can see that you are way better than them, so I trust you on this.'' Freen, look down, embarrassed by Kirk's revelation. She doesn't know that someone would be watching her do those stunts; she was just playing around at that time.

''So,?'' Kirk gets her attention again.

''Heh, Kirk It is a misunderstanding; I was just playing around at that time. I am not interested in dancing.'' Freen honestly said. Kirk nods understandingly and says, "That's okay, Freen. But you have a natural talent for it, and I think you should give it a try. Who knows, you might even enjoy it."

''HEH. You are crazy, '' Freen just said, and not interested in Kirk's offer.''Freen , I believe everyone deserves a chance to do the dance, regardless of their social status or occupation. Let's not judge people based on their position, but rather give everyone an equal opportunity to showcase their talents. So don't judge yourself. You look so low on yourself when you are a very talented and intelligent woman, '' Kirk said to her in a serious tone. He doesn't like it when Freen looks down on herself.

"Yeah, if only everyone thought like you do, it would be possible." Freen answered by being realistic.

''It is possible you will dance there, and I don't accept no for an answer.'' Said Kirk as he grabbed the tray of foods that Freen was carrying and put them on a random table, not caring about the rant of an ugly nobleman who complained about his food being spilled by the action. He dragged Freen away from the place Freen was surprised by Kirk's actions but couldn't help feeling grateful for his support. As they walked away, Freen wondered what Kirk had in mind and if he could really make it happen.

''Wait , Kirk, if mother sees me, she will kill me.'' "Don't worry, she won't see you. We'll sneak in quietly and get what we need." Kirk assured her.

''Don't you have to wear a mask; no one will notice .'' And they entered the area where the dancers are. Kirk led the way, carefully avoiding the dancers and making sure they remained unnoticed. They quickly found what they were looking for and made their way out without attracting any attention.

''And cut!! The director shouted.

And all the staff gathered around to adjust the set again for the next scene, and Freen and Kirk took a break to grab some water and discuss their lines for the upcoming scene.

Becky's POV

I watched Freen and interacted on the side of the set. While Mee adjusted my costume for my scene on the shoot, I couldn't help but feel nervous about my upcoming scene. I took a deep breath and reminded myself to stay focused and give it my all.

Ever since the interview, Freen has been keeping her distance from me, although she is talking to me and interacting with me, and it is all because of our work.

"I don't know if I was just longing for more of her attention as we just met each other again, but I understand that our work comes first and I need to respect her space." "Perhaps we can catch up after the shoot is over," I thought to myself as I prepared for my scene.

''Are you and Freen still not okay? I really thought you two are okay now after everything she did to clear your name; honestly, it was really brave of her.'' Mee said to me.

'' I appreciate what Freen did for me, and I am grateful to her for it. However, I think she needs some time to process everything that has happened between us, and I respect that. Hopefully, we can talk things out after the shoot is over." I just answered.

''Okay, '' Mee only response I know there's more that he wants to say but he chose not to say it.

''This thing is a little bit hot. '' I mentioned that I was feeling very hot in this costume I was wearing. What I was wearing was this red Victorian dress. I could feel the sweat dripping down my back, and I knew I had to find a way to cool off before I passed out. Maybe there was a fan or some air conditioning nearby that could help.

I was thankful there is an AC in this place; the heat outside is unbearable, and I couldn't imagine staying in a room without air conditioning. It's such a relief to have a cool and comfortable environment to relax in. Especially wearing this Victorian dress right now, they have not finished adjusting the scene.

I was looking in Freen's direction as the staff helping here wore her costume for the dance. She looked stunning in her costume, and I couldn't help but admire the intricate details and vibrant colors that adorned it. It was clear that a lot of effort had gone into making it. I couldn't help but feel impressed by the intricate details of the costume and wondered how long it took to make. The staff member seemed to be enjoying themselves as they twirled around in the outfit, adding to the excitement of the upcoming dance.

''Maam, the set is ready for you to get ready now for shooting. '' I turned away from Freens's direction and headed towards the set, feeling excited about the upcoming shoot. As I walked, I couldn't help but think about how amazing the dance would be with all the colorful costumes and lively music.

I am really looking forward to seeing Freen dance the traditional dance, like this khon masked dance that she will be performing with the other dancers. I have never seen her dance before , but I saw how hard she practiced for this scene. She is really professional and dedicated to performing her character in this movie. I also couldn't wait to see how the scene would turn out on screen and how Freen's performance would bring the whole dance to life. It was clear that this was going to be a memorable moment in the film, and I was grateful to be a part of it as one of the main characters.

'' Okay, scene number 83; let's make sure we have all the props and actors ready for this scene before we start shooting. And can we also check the lighting and camera angles?" The director shouted, and everyone got ready for their position, including me, and sat on the chair in front of the stage with the veteran actors who portray the characters as the parents of the protagonist. I couldn't help but feel nervous, as this was my first time working on a big-budget film set, but I was determined to learn as much as possible from the experienced crew and actors around me. 

As the director yelled "Action!", I watched in awe as the scene unfolded before my eyes. The actors' performances were captivating.

Khon (: โขน, pronounced ) is a dance drama genre from Thailand . Khon has been performed since the Ayutthaya kingdom .

It is traditionally performed solely in the royal court by men in masks accompanied by narrators and a traditional piphat  ensemble. A variation of this genre with female performers is called khon phu ying (โขนผู้หญิง).

I admit that I am having a hard time keeping up with their acting I am not a good actress , but I manage to act in my own natural way. It's weird, but it's like I've lived this character before. I am so familiar with everything; it's like it was my life. I am portraying my own life story here. It seems like I am experiencing a sense of deja vu while acting and may have drawn inspiration from their own life experiences to portray the character. This connection to the character may be helping me to act more naturally despite not being a trained actress.

In the scene, we were all sitting with all the visitors of the mansion watching the drama and dance performance in the front. The performers were wearing traditional costumes, and the music was a fusion of classical and contemporary styles, which added to the charm of the performance.

But then, when a certain masked dancer entered the stage, everything went surreal; everything around me became like it really should be in that era.

''What is happening to me ?' I asked, but nobody noticed me It seems like I was in a different parallel world of reality. And I looked in Freen's direction as she danced in front of us, and everyone was clapping their hands to the performance.

As the performer with mask dance and acted the drama while holding the sword I am amazed by the performer's graceful stunts it was like he's born to perform they were all great performers acting drama on that stage but my eyes was focus to this graceful in sword performing.

As the performer with the mask danced and acted the drama while holding the sword, I was amazed by the performer's graceful stunts. It was like he was born to perform. They were all great performers, acting drama on that stage, but my eyes were focused on this graceful sword performance.

And I was captivated when the swordsman and I had a brief eye contact, and everything around me stopped, and only I saw the person dancing with the mask and a sword. That pair of eyes where did I ever see those expressive eyes? The way he moved was so effortless and natural, as if the sword were an extension of his body. I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration and awe for his talent and skill. But I was more focused on his eyes, and as he performed, he also wouldn't take his eyes off me, and every time he faced the audience it seemed like he was just performing for me, and it was just the two of us here; the people here in this theater inside our mansion with all these royals watching the performance to entertain the family of the prime minister of England became out of place, and the whole place became our place.

I was brought back to reality when everyone around me stood and applauded the performance, which was already over, so I looked at my side when a certain hand of my fiance, the son of the prime minister, held my hand and helped me stand up, and when I looked back to the stage where the performer was, I saw something switch on his eyes as he looked away and bowed together with those performers with him. I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about the performer's sudden change in demeanor, but I brushed it off and joined in the applause, feeling grateful for my fiance's support. As we made our way out of the theater, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about the whole experience.

''And CUT!!'' The sudden announcement of the director's voice made me realize that what I thought was real was actually just a performance, and that the performer's change in demeanor was just part of the act. I felt a little embarrassed for overthinking things, but at the same time, I was impressed by how convincing the performance was.

''Wow!! Good !! Perfect !!!'' The director shouted in amazement at our performance. I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that all the hard work we put into rehearsals had paid off in such a positive way. It was a great feeling to be part of such a talented and dedicated team.

But what was bothering me was the feeling that confused me: I really experienced the real thing when I was in the scene, but it seemed that nobody noticed it. Is it all in my head because I've been working so hard on this project, or did it really happen?

It seems like I became the character I was portraying in this film, and I was drawn into their world.

I looked in Freen's direction and found her also looking in my direction, but she quickly looked away and got into the dressing room. I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was alone in my experience, and it made me doubt myself. Maybe I was just getting too invested in the role, or maybe there was something else going on that I wasn't aware of.

''Oh my god, Becky, did you really stop acting? Why are you acting more naturally than before? Well, I am not saying you are a lousy actress, but damn, you are so good in that scene. It was only one take, and you are with the veteran actors, and yet you didn't flinch when you interacted with them.'' Tee said as the gang approached me, they are also part of the film, but their scenes are not yet being filmed at the moment, so they just hang around with us here.

''Freen has also proven her talent. The two of you are really good together. It was a hard acting job, especially without dialogue. only by acting and making eye contact. Wow, our minds were blown looking at you at the back of the set.'' Jim's amazement is evident on her face.

''Where is Freen, by the way? Have you already talked ?'' Kade bats in on the conversation.

I just shrugged my shoulders in answer to her question, and they all sighed.

Freen was also not interacting with the gang, which makes me more worried about what is really happening to her .

Was she still grieving about Mr. On's death? She didn't even attend the funeral. I sighed again, thinking about that.