Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: I Don't Want to Act Anymore

As he was thinking, a warm body suddenly hugged him from behind. His back was pressed tightly against two large breasts, the distinct sensation awakening Milo from his thoughts, filling him with indescribable pleasure."Awake?" Milo patted the slender arms wrapped around his waist, asking softly.Monica hadn't slept much last night because of his relentless activity, and she had gotten up early. After the Cabrera brothers left, she had gone to take a nap because she was tired."Mmm," Monica replied gently, pressing her pretty face against Milo's back, listening to his strong heartbeat.Milo loved Monica's voice. Every time he heard her soft tones, he felt a tickling sensation in his heart. Scenes from the movies she had acted in in his previous life would flash through his mind. The accompanying sense of satisfaction and conquest made his desire to possess her surge.He coughed lightly, suppressing the urge to take her right there on the terrace, and looked at the outline of Sunset Boulevard in the distance. "Don't want to sleep a little longer? There's nothing to do this afternoon anyway."As he spoke, he turned around, holding Monica, who was only wearing a thin silk nightgown, in his arms. Amidst her giggles, he carried her back to the bedroom.When the ship was about to enter the harbor, when the sword was about to be sheathed…Monica, panting, suddenly said, "Darling, I suddenly don't want to act anymore.""Hmm?"But at this moment, Milo didn't want to discuss such things with her. He wanted to reach the harbor and sheathe his sword first.Much later…The sun was almost setting outside.Monica felt like her body was about to be taken apart again and again. Finally, after the storm subsided, she leaned against the headboard, and Milo finally asked, "I remember you said you didn't want to act anymore?""Mmm, I suddenly don't feel like acting so much.""If you don't act, you don't want to get married, do you?" Milo joked.Monica's heart trembled. I would like to, she thought.But she knew it was impossible.She shook her head slightly and snuggled closer to him, inhaling the scent of sweat from his exertion. It had a slight odor, but it only made her feel more at ease."I studied law at the University of Perugia. Unfortunately, my father's transportation company went bankrupt at that time, and he couldn't continue to support my university studies.""To raise tuition fees, I could only try modeling in my spare time.""Later, I discovered that I could earn more as a model and celebrity.""So, I chose to drop out halfway and enter the European entertainment industry. A few years later, I came to Hollywood.""But…"Monica looked up at him in his arms. "Now that I've met you, if you support me, darling, I want to continue my unfinished university studies."Listening to her sincere words, Milo wondered how much of her performance was genuine.But women…When they were young, they acted like good children in front of their parents; when they grew a little older, they acted like ladies in front of men; when they were older, they acted in front of their boyfriends; after marriage, they acted in front of their husbands and children.Acting was normal.Even men were the same. Facing all kinds of different people, they often had to act.After pondering for a moment, Milo said, "You want to continue studying law?"Studying law in the United States was not that simple.Besides being extremely competitive and having sufficient intelligence, one also needed money. And to have a better career after graduation, one needed support."Not necessarily. Law may not be suitable for me," Monica said. "I want to study again and then take the ACT or PT exams here in the United States.""Of course. If there are suitable movies you want me to act in along the way, I can also act."Honestly, Milo didn't know what her true thoughts were.But her request was easy to fulfill. Without thinking too much, Milo readily agreed to Monica's idea.Soon, it was December 1995.With the arrival of December, the temperature in Los Angeles began to drop toward its lowest point of the year.But even so, the coldest temperature was only around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and with plenty of sunshine every day, it was still quite pleasant.Except for the cooler mornings and evenings that required a jacket, the rest of the time was very casual.However, it was necessary to bring an umbrella when going out to guard against the occasional showers that might come in the Los Angeles winter.In addition, the arrival of December also heralded the arrival of various peak seasons: tourism, fashion, entertainment, Christmas, and so on.However, these were temporarily irrelevant to Milo. He was filming again.Shakespeare in Love had officially started filming on December 1st.This was not only because Milo had immediately started preparations after finishing Angels & Demons, but also because Fox, who he was working with this time, was ten times more proactive than Disney had been.With Fox's full support, the film's preparation work was fast and smooth.This allowed them to start filming the new movie in such a short time.December 5th."...Simply put, I need a large and comprehensive shot, trying to show the entire house, as well as the lawn outside and everyone in the frame, understand, Wally?"Outside a secluded ancient castle located in the woods, Milo gestured with his hands as he spoke to his cinematographer and assistant director."This isn't a long take, is it?" Wally thought for a moment and asked. After receiving a negative answer, he pondered again before giving his opinion. "For the first three or four shots, we can sit on the crane and shoot from top to bottom. For the later shots, we can build a track from over there to over there, shooting from right to left. What do you think?"Milo thought carefully, constructing the scene in his head. Finally, he agreed. "Let's do it like that, but afterward, we can shoot it again in the opposite direction for comparison."Wally nodded to show he understood and then called the camera crew to start preparing.Milo turned and walked toward Tommy Lee Jones, who was sitting on a chair rehearsing his lines with his assistant.The time was December 5th, the location was a small town called Calabasas in Los Angeles, and the filming was naturally Shakespeare in Love.Tommy Lee Jones was an eighth-generation Texan with both British and Scottish ancestry.While studying at Harvard, Tommy had even been selected as an All-Ivy League football player.In the recently completed Angels & Demons, his acting was excellent, which made Milo very satisfied.Visually, Tommy, who wasn't completely bald yet, also fit the Western aesthetic very well.The only downside was his age. He was 49 years old this year.But it didn't matter. Hollywood's magical makeup technology could make a person look twenty years younger or twenty years older.Tommy needed to play Shakespeare in his thirties, so the makeup would make him look a little younger.Combined with the film's filter, it would be easy to achieve the effect Milo needed.The key was that he was very suitable and very willing to work with Milo."Hey, Tommy, how's it going?"Milo greeted him from afar. Tommy, wearing a classic European aristocratic robe, looked much younger than usual."Ready to start anytime," Tommy said with a hearty smile, giving Milo a thumbs-up.He was naturally very happy.Especially after he later learned that Milo's grandfather was a dual trustee of Harvard and that Milo's uncle was even the governor of his home state.Tommy Lee Jones was even more willing to be close to Milo.Even if the pay was lower, even if the movie flopped, it didn't matter.The key was that after many years in the industry, Tommy Lee Jones had a gut feeling.He felt that the movie probably wouldn't flop.