25 Just Endure I (1/2)
Ara starts doing some workshop to improve her talents same as Tyler. The casting for The Emperor's Secret has been finalized. Both The House of Flame Entertainment and Demon's Fang Entertainment made a joint press conference for the first time. The partnership between two of the top 10 owners of the biggest company blows up worldwide. Other bigtime companies tries to reach out, sending investments and profits proposals. But President Demonfire and President Hellgazer announced that the partnership between the two companies are exclusive to each other. The merging of the two Entertainment companies threatens the other companies within the same field. The public thinks highly of the partnership and this will establish a stable flow of profits between the two. What they don't know is that, both have their own motives. Both beneficial to each of their interests. The press conference ended with the announcement of their first project together. Introducing The Emperor's Secret which both companies invested to fund the upcoming film. They also publicly announce the casts. The lead roles which everyone's waiting to hear finally arrives.
”The lead roles for The Emperor's Secret, Timothy Bright will play the role of the Emperor. He's from The House of Flame Entertainment. The Empress will be portrayed by Elizabeth Brown from Demon's Fang Entertainment. Supporting roles will be given to the rookies who went through all the auditions and workshops. From DFE, Tyler Johanssen will play as the general who falls in love with the Empress. The Empress' rival the High Rank Concubine will be played by Ara Khalil from HFE. The rest of the list be posted on the film's website. We hope for your support in giving us good reviews. Thank you for coming.” Secretary Li then steps down from the podium and shakes hand with President Hellgazer's Secretary. Both President shakes hand and smile for the camera. Both played the pretending game pretty well. No one would even know that both have conflicts with each other.
The first shooting day marks the start of Ara and Tyler's own pretending game. Talents from HFE arrived at the shooting place together, sent by the company's private vehicle. Manager Daniels escorted their company's talents to the venue and will manage the actions and public matters of every talent contracted to them. Their vehicle stops and the crew rushed to greet them all. Stacy and two more actors gets out first. They all came from the same audition as Ara. Since then, Stacy stays beside Ara all the time. Waiting for the right moment to embarrass her in the public and snatch up her role if she can. They're followed by Timothy who helds out his hand to assist Ara on her steps. She held his hand and carefully steps out of the car. Stacy raises an eyebrow at that very scene, making her hate Ara even more. The director doesn't work either if the company, he's bery neutral and would just look on the talent not the bribe.
”Ara watch your steps.” Timothy then closes the car door.
”Thanks, but aren't you being a little bit nice to me today? For the pleasure of the public eye I guess?” She smirks and lets go of his hand.
”Can't you just be grateful and stop uttering nonsense.”
”Oh really? I don't think your kindness is free of charge.” She chuckled.
”Tch. Rude girl.” Timothy walks ahead of Ara and greeted the director. Manager Daniels then introduces the talents under HFE one by one to the director. Talents from the DFE are already at the area. Tyler and Elizabeth's closeness catches Ara's attention. She felt sad but she needs to hide it. Ara always steals a glance every now and then but Tyler doesn't even look at her. His attention is totally at Elizabeth. DFE's talent manager McCain walks towards them and greeted the director as well. Both talent managers introduces their talents to each other. This time, Tyler won't be able to ignore her presence.
”Manager Daniels you have quite of good looking talents these days.”
”Manager McCain, they're all products of the latest audition we had. Your talents as well have the auras of a star.”
”You're exaggerating it Manager Daniels. Anyways, it's time to introduce them to each other.” McCain called his talents and introduces then one by one. ”This is our famous actress Elizabeth Brown, her last film was a blockbuster hit. She even claimed the best actress for it. She'll play the empress for this film.”
”Hello everyone.” She waved at them then clings into Tyler's arm. Ara struggles to stay calm but she have to endure it. She knows why Tyler's letting her do whatever she likes.
”Congratulations on the award Miss Brown. Well we also have the best actor in our company. Timothy Bright's the most in demand actor in this generation. Both of them will match perfectly.” Timothy just ignored them. He's known for being so cold and arrogant but his acting is undeniably the best.
”The rest of the casts are also rookies, here is the biggest catch of the company. Tyler Johanssen, not only good looking but he's also smart. He just signed a contract with us but he's already piled up with work.” Tyler also just ignored everyone else. The managers felt tension in the air and just decided to prepare them for the scenes.
”Tyler that girl, I always catch her looking this way. Do you know her?” Elizabeth leans closer to him. He really wants to push her away if only he can. How his heart aches seeing Ara talking with another guy.
”What girl?” He responded calmly.
”You don't even notice her, I must be overthinking. You really are a handsome guy, every girl would fall for you.” She whimpers on his shoulder like a cat. Ara's heart feels like it's being crushed. Elizabeth clings like a snake and Tyler doesn't even mind at all. Timothy noticed her sudden change of mood. She was all talk a while ago then she becomes silent in a blink of an eye.
”Is something wrong Ara?”