Total pages in book: 43
Estimated words: 40546 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 203(@200wpm)___ 162(@250wpm)___ 135(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 40546 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 203(@200wpm)___ 162(@250wpm)___ 135(@300wpm)
“We did it!” he cheered.
“That was amazing,” she complimented. “You totally had the Daddy thing down.”
“And you made me believe I was a Daddy. The heat in the theaters after that scene will make the air conditioners work overtime,” Isaac celebrated.
“I can’t wait to see those scenes all put together but… Wow!” the director complimented as he walked forward to join them.
“What are we filming tomorrow, Seymour? There’s a discipline scene that I want to run through with Terrence,” Isaac asked.
“The break-up scene is next. Let’s keep the emotional rollercoaster going,” the director answered.
“Got it.” Isaac ran off to find his Daddy coach.
“Go rest, Gabriela. Isaac got it perfect for these scenes. He’s gotten stronger each day. You, however, have mastered this role from day one. I know it’s draining. Take some time to yourself tonight,” Seymour suggested. “Tomorrow will take all your talent to tear everyone’s heart to pieces.”
“Thanks. I’ll do that.” Her mind was already focused on the emotional rollercoaster.
Turning, Gabriela was almost out of the stage area when she felt the adrenaline rush collapse. A powerful arm circled her waist, supporting her. She looked up into Kole’s face. “Sorry. I’m running on empty.”
“I can imagine. Let’s get you to the trailer where you can relax.”
“I have to report to wardrobe first to return this outfit. What time is it?”
“Almost six. You’ve had a long day. Let’s get you rehydrated and fed.”
“That sounds wonderful. Oh, thank you, Joe.” Gabriela smiled at the stagehand who handed her a bottle of cold water as they walked.
Kole intercepted it and surreptitiously looked it over before cracking open the bottle to sniff and take a drink as they approached their destination. When it passed his inspections, Kole handed it to her. “Drink. It’s okay.”
“Do I really need to be worried about what people are going to hand me? He’s been around the filming since we started,” she asked, gesturing with the open bottle.
“Probably not. I’m not concerned about what that guy has done to it as what someone else might have,” Kole explained.
“If someone has done something to the bottle, I don’t want you to be hurt,” Gabriela stated firmly.
“I won’t be.”
“You’re not a superhero with undefeatable powers,” she scoffed.
“I might be.”
Gabriela stared at him for a second, trying to decide if he was making fun of her or if he really thought he was invincible. The twitch at one corner of his mouth solved that mystery. “Oh, you. Let me put my clothes back on and we can go back to the trailer. I really want to get all this makeup off.”
No matter how many films she’d ever get to star in, Gabriela never expected to get used to the layers of makeup they applied to make her look fresh and natural. She scratched idly at her jawline as the wardrobe assistant, Sarah, retrieved her wrap dress from the lockers.
“Would someone else have picked it up?” the young woman asked cautiously, coming back empty-handed.
“What? No. Is my dress missing?” Gabriela asked, turning slightly so Kole would hear from his position at the door. “Where else could you have stashed it during the filming?”
“That’s the only place, Ms. Morales. I’m very careful to put things exactly where they’re supposed to go. Otherwise, it’s chaos in here,” Sarah said, waving a hand around at the packed area.
“I’m sure it will show up,” Gabriela said, trying to be positive as Kole moved to a position behind her. “In the meantime, what should I wear back to my trailer?”
She turned to Kole, about to ask if he’d run back and grab her robe. Gabriela froze at the sight of Kole’s naked chest. Instant heat gathered between her thighs as his muscles flexed while he turned his T-shirt right-side out. A gasp sounded beside her, and she glanced at Sarah who looked like she could drool at any moment.
“Here, Gabby. This should be dress length on you,” Kole suggested.
“Thanks?” Gabriela said hesitantly as she took the garment behind the screen to take off the adorable, short negligee she’d worn for the scene.
A few seconds later, she pulled the still warm T-shirt over her head. Inhaling, she enjoyed his scent that clung to the material. Tugging it down, she discovered he was right. It reached to her knees and billowed around her. Definitely, the soft material felt better than the scratchy lace. She sighed with delight.
“Thanks, Kole,” she said as she walked back out to join him, only to find a gaggle of wannabe groupies around him.
Spotting her, Kole walked forward, navigating carefully through his admirers without seeming to notice their interest. He was focused solely on her. Of course. He’s being paid to watch you.
“Ready?” he asked, already guiding her toward the door.
“That group gathered quickly,” she observed, hearing the cattiness in her tone.
“I don’t know where they came from. All of a sudden, everyone needed something from wardrobe. Is it usually so busy in there after filming?”