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.”

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