Once decided, Liam completely let himself go and started to party hard.
Having already drunk a lot of alcohol prior to arriving at the party, Liam already had a buzz in his head as he reached the drinks table. Soon, after a few rounds of shots and chatting up some girls, Liam found himself near the bonfire with several other people dancing and enjoying himself.
He danced with one hot chick after another and partied hard with no reservation. Soon, other people also started to join in, taking the mood to a higher level. Liam didn't know how much alcohol he consumed, but soon found himself a little tipsy.
Excusing himself from the party, Liam went to relieve his bladder and bit and returned to the party. By now, all the wild energy in his body was spent and he was quite content with the night. The party was also winding down as well.
Liam walked over to the drinks table and grabbed a couple of beers for him. He slowly made his way near the bonfire and found a nice location and sat down. Sipping his beer slightly, Liam enjoyed the cool, night breeze from the sea and watched the bonfire burning in a mesmerizing manner.
By now, the dance area has become a bit empty. Not many people were dancing. Everyone was a bit tired as well. Couples were soon forming up and the party had entered the quiet phase after its explosive stage was over.
Liam calmly finished one of the beers and opened the other. Just as he started to sip the last beer in his hands, a shadow fell over him, causing Liam to look up. He didn't know when, but Lilith was standing beside him with a beer in her hands as well.
Liam had to admit that Lilith looked absolutely ravishing in the bonfire glow. The firelight that was dancing on her body made her bombshell of a figure look quite mouthwatering at this moment. Liam understood at that moment why many guys were pursuing her.
"Can I join you for a beer?" Lilith's clear voice sounded, breaking his indulgence.
Her voice felt nice. It had a strange quality to it that it was both refreshing and enticing. Liam looked over at her and nodded his head. Lilith unceremoniously sat down beside him on the beach sand.
Her outfit had gone through a change now.Lilith was in her bikini now. Her pants were missing. Her shirt was tied stylishly around her hip, covering only one of her legs. Her hair had a tousled quality to it and her bright blue eyes shined against the bonfire light in an enchanting manner.
"Hi, I am Lilith. A recent graduate of Film School. My major was drama and production," Lilith introduced herself.
"I am Liam, a recent graduate as well. I majored in business management. Double majors huh? Pretty impressive," Liam replied calmly.
"Thanks. Connor told me that you come from a family that is in the TV industry. Can we chat a bit about it? I have always wanted to enter the TV or film industry after graduation. I have been trying to break into the circle. Do you have any tips that can help me out?" Lilith asked casually.
"Connections," Liam grunted, taking a sip of his beer. "Connections are the most important part of breaking into the circle. Also, it depends on whether you want to be an actress or something else. What's your poison?"
"I have acted in some dramas, but I am not very keen on acting to be honest," Lilith shrugged nonchalantly. "I am more interested in being an interviewer or a host of a show. I like travelling and partying a lot. So, being an actress would be very restrictive for me."
Liam's eyebrows rose a little at that. He didn't expect such an answer from Lilith. This girl was an opinionated, independent one. She had her own thoughts and quite a clarity of her needs. Compared to most of those step into this circle, she was already a step ahead.
"Interviewer or a host, huh? Interesting. I pegged you to be aiming to become an actress. After all, actresses are more famous than interviewers, right?" Liam asked curiously.
"True, but fame isn't the only measure of success. Moreover, being an actress means being flexible a lot. I have heard some stories, not sure I want that life," Lilith spoke candidly. "Also, I am not keen on showing off my body on screen." Lilith smirked, causing Liam to chuckle and shake his head.
"You are an interesting one. Connor asked me to help you out earlier. I wasn't really interested at that time, to be frank. But now, you have intrigued me a bit," Liam admitted openly.
"Oh, I didn't know Connor asked that. He really is a sweet guy. I assure you I didn't put him up to do that. He only told me that your family is in the TV circle. He didn't say anything much either."
"That's because I only met Connor tonight," Liam smiled. "I went to college in another city. So, we aren't acquainted with each other. I just graduated recently and moved back to Starlight city."
"Ah, that explains why I haven't run into you. A handsome face like yours isn't easy to forget. Not to mention your connection to the TV industry. I wouldn't have forgotten running into someone like that," Lilith spoke in an understanding tone.
"Handsome, am I?" Liam smirked, however Lilith didn't respond to that question at all. She looked quite nonpulsed. This only intrigued Liam further.
"Anyways, are you sure you don't want to try acting? Who knows, an opportunity might be waiting for you around the corner," Liam asked curiously.
"Are you offering one?" Lilith asked, arching her single eyebrow a little.
"What if he is?" Dave's voice suddenly sounded from the side causing both of them to look over.
"Dave, it is nice to see you. I heard you were present. But, I wasn't able to see you," Lilith smiled and spoke to Dave.
"Ah, you are as popular as ever, Lilith," Dave chuckled. "We mere mortals can't get close to you with all your adoring fans and pursuers following you around like puppies. So, we tend to stay away."
"You prat!" Lilith laughed. "I don't know how you can speak such nonsense so eloquently."
"That's a skill he developed from childhood," Liam chimed in with a chuckle.
"Ah, Liam, my brother, you know me so well. I didn't interrupt you right now, did I?" Dave asked, casting a subtle look at Liam.
"Nothing like that, we were just discussing about Lilith's non-existent desire to be an actress," Liam chuckled and spoke, while giving a subtle shake of his head.
Dave immediately understood that Liam wasn't trying to pick her up earlier and felt a bit more comfortable. After all, Liam had done him a solid tonight and if he cockblocked him, it would be too unreasonable.
"Ha, it is just my preference. I just don't want to be an actress. Is it that hard to accept?" Lilith pouted.
""It is!""
Both Dave and Liam said at the same time. Lilith snorted and looked away, causing them to chuckle.
"Don't take it the wrong way, Lilith. Most girls we have met are quite interested in becoming an actress. Especially the number of people who have introduced themselves to Liam hoping to leverage his connections to star in a TV series is quite high. So, indeed it is hard for us to believe such a thing," Dave spoke candidly.
"Oh, then it is alright. It's just that kind of life doesn't appeal to me," Lilith shrugged and chugged the rest of her beer in one gulp.
"What about music videos? Are you interested in appearing in them?" Dave asked casually.
"MVs, hmmm they are a bit different. I like dancing a lot. So, if there was a dance number, I would like to try it," Lilith said after thinking for a bit.
Dave and Liam exchanged glances, causing Lilith to look at them suspiciously.
"Well, your wish might soon come true," Dave said a bit mysteriously.
"What are you saying?" Lilith narrowed her eyes.
"Hmmm, what I am saying is that, I am inviting you to appear in one of the MVs that I will probably shoot sometime in the upcoming month. So, Lilith, are you interested?" Dave asked with a smug smile.
"What? I… you can't do that! I mean, can you even cast me directly? You are joking, right?" Lilith spluttered.
"Well, I am not sure I can. But I am damn sure, he can," Dave replied smugly and pointed at Liam, who was smiling smugly beside him. "After all, he is the one commissioning those MVs. So, I am pretty sure he can do that."
"What?" Lilith asked in confusion.
"Lilith, let me introduce you to my friend, Liam. Full name, Liam Hastings. The sole heir of Hastings TV Network. And he is also the Channel Head of a music TV channel named MusixZ," Dave replied jokingly.
"Oh that Channel Head bit is a new thing. I just took charge today," Liam replied cheekily.
"He has commissioned me to shoot a bunch of music videos for rap songs. The entire process will take a bit of time, but there indeed is an opportunity for you to star in an MV. Are you interested?" Dave asked Lilith.
"I don't know what to say," Lilith said a bit overwhelmed.
"Be sure to let Dave know your answer within the next week. After that, he will be pretty busy. Take care, Lilith. See you around," Liam chicly bid farewell and got up to walk away.
"Don't forget to call me, Lilith," Tony chuckled and followed after Liam, leaving a stunned Lilith to be standing there alone near the bonfire.