"I can't get through to her either, what could have happened?" Mira feigned worry.The rest of the crew members sighed in frustration.They were waiting for one more person who should have been there before all of them. It has been close to two hours now.The other actors, renowned A and B listers in the industry had long since gotten to the filming sites on their own.While they were stuck waiting for a no-name actress.
The frustrations was boldly etched on everyones faces.This is the time,Mira told herself and then said to the assistant director.
"Well.....I remember her telling me that she was stressed out because of the role.....and was worried she might not be able to deliver.I promised to help her."
"Which is why I brought Scarlett to help as a stand-in for the difficult parts." Mira added insinuatingly which did not escape the assistant director. She was playing every bit of the caring manager. "So she is bailing out!" The man uttered with a pissed tone that made Mira rejoice inwardly.
Mr Robertson wasn't here so the power was now on the assistant director.He seemed stern and discipline.Surely he wouldn't take this. "We do not know that yet.Maybe she's on her way now." Mira argued. "She wouldn't just bail,she took this quite seriously."
"We cannot wait any longer.We are on a deadline!"
"Deadline?"
"Yes deadline! A highly anticipated movie is set to be released in a month from now.Ours should be released first so to get a higher success!" One woman spoke.She is the famous script writer Honey Smith.She as well as the others wanted the movie to progress. "This won't do,we should find someone else to take the role!" That was what Mira and Scarlett have been dying to hear.Raina would not get to star in this breakthrough movie.Scarlett had broke an arm and leg to pay the money the goons demanded.Everything would be settled tonight! Raina's reputation would be down in the dregs by tomorrow.The movie production crew would want nothing to do with her.Even her benefactor would chose not to intervene as it is custom to avoid people affiliated with scandals so as not to ruin one's own reputation.Goosebumps washed over her skin as she recalled what she went through to get the money the lowlife goons demanded and how she---- she shuddered at the ordeal.But none of it mattered.As long as she gets what she's after, it would all be worth it. "You....." Honey pointed to Scarlett. "M--Me?" Scarlett pointed to herself. "I brought her.Raina is a greenhorn so I figured she would need a stand in some parts of the movie." Mira jumped to explain.
"How about we make her the female lead?" Honey turned to the assistant director.
He could easily decide to give the role to someone else but....Mr Robertson has chosen Ms Raina Lorre to act as the female lead for some reason.Mira and Scarlett looked at the man with hopeful eyes.
Headlights from an oncoming car shone glaringly making them squint their eyes.
A shadowy silhouette ran out of the car.Only when the lights were gone and the figure came closer that they saw who it was.Raina!
Scarlett and Mira were slacked jawed.How did she....! She wasn't supposed to make it.Scarlett's face went ashen,Her blood pressure plummeting.She bit hard on her inner lips trying to contain her rage and frustration. "I am so sorry....." Raina apologized amidst pants.