The Idea Worth Loving
[OSCAR]
“‘Sometimes we fall in love with ideas, not people. I guess you fell in love with the idea of me. Not the reality of me.’”
I turn to my co-star and kiss her cheek before turning to walk away.
As soon as I get through the doors to the other side of the set, a voice rings out.
“Cut!”
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Cole, my manager, trudges into the office, grumbling on the phone.
“Gianna, I’m sorry, but Oscar has already decided to take a break from acting…”
I sit up in my desk chair, my interest piqued as I listen in.
“Would you like to ask him? He’s in the office right now,” Cole adds, staring towards me.
I raise my eyebrows as Cole nods and hands me the phone.
“Hello Oscar. My name is Gianna Dillon, and I am the casting director of a brand new series we’re calling ‘Back With A Kick’ about a nerdy guy having a glow-up over the summer and suddenly learning karate. I was calling your manager, Mr. Armstrong, to suggest an opportunity to star in this series. I am aware you do not have any karate experience, but we have an instructor on-set that is willing to help.”
I nod my head to her words, replaying the syllables over and over again.
“When are auditions?”
Cole’s eyes connect with mine.
He mouths an unintelligible word.
“Thursday. I will send the address to your manager. Thank you for your decision.”
I end the call.
“Oscar, I thought you said you were done with acting for a while,” Cole complains.
I shrug him off and return to the computer screen.
“Karate sounds fun. I’d love to learn. Plus, it’s not a romantic show.”
“Your mom will not be happy. She wanted you home this summer,” he continues.
“She knows nothing about happiness. Just tell her I’m only auditioning. I doubt I’ll get the character, Cole,” I sigh and let me head fall on the desk. “I fell in love with the idea that my mom could be there for me, so I don’t fancy the idea of returning back to that. Or falling in love with an actual person.”
I scrunch up my face.
Bleh!
“16 years of age, and you already banned love from your life.”