Drama
Chapter 47: Here We Go Again
Leila's P.O.V.
It's Monday morning and I'm feeling great to be waking up this early again. It seems like forever since I've been on the show, but I've only missed a week and considering the entire studio's been in jeopardy last week, I haven't missed much (also to the fact that we were there for 2 of those days). But it just feels amazing to know that I'm living my dream again, Spencer-free.
Cameron flew back home yesterday but after my talk with him, his attitude towards Niall changed drastically. I guess Cam needed that extra chat to know that I'm not leaving Niall for him, and finally he got the message. By the end of the night, they were laughing like they've been best buds for years. And that's what I was hoping for.
I'm still in shock that Alexa showed up at our apartment and apologized. She told me that the whole thing with Max caught her off guard and she was so stressed and worried about him that that was all she focused on. And then when all of the rumors spread around about me, she couldn't take it because everyone started laughing at her. First Max, then all of the shit with me. She didn't know how to handle it and she did it in the worst way possible. Alexa also mentioned that Max is doing fine, he hardly remembers her but since she's one of the only friends that came and visited him in the hospital, he trusts her. I feel guilty that we haven't seen him, especially Niall since they're childhood friends. I'll put that on my list of things to hopefully do for this week.
So that means Alexa and I are back on good terms. That just makes today even better so I know that I don't have to worry about trying to win her friendship back. Now I feel like I have to explain to the cast about everything because I don't know how they're going to act around me. I have a feeling they all hate me for causing so much trouble to the show and now that Spencer's gone, are we going to have to redo the episodes we've already made? That's what I fear.
As for Niall, he has to leave in a few weeks for One Direction stuff. They're going to start recording their first album and I'm so excited to hear it! And, if all goes well with the show, I might be able to fly out to the UK and be with him again!
"So, are you coming with me to the studio today?" I ask Niall when he finally appears in the kitchen.
"I was planning on it. I wouldn't have showered otherwise," he replies, taking the seat next to me and stealing a piece of my pancake.
"Good point," I respond.
"You nevous?" he questions.
"A little," I admit. "I just don't know what everyone's going to think."
"If you get any negative comments, just brush them off. You did all of this to make things right, didn't you?"
"Yeah, but some people might not think that."
"That's because they don't know the truth, love. If anything, just tell them that if they don't have the time to listen to your story, they shouldn't be judging you and walk on."
"Thanks," I smile.
"And I'll be with you today so I can protect you against all of that, too," Niall adds. "Now come on, or we'll be late."
I quickly finish up my breakfast and pack my bag with the usual stuff. Soon, Niall and I are out the door walking to the studio again. It's such a beautiful day out and I just feel like it's going to be a great day. It already feels great taking the usual walking route to work. And just like before, Niall has his disguise on. I couldn't resist walking today and Niall didn't have a problem with it.
As we approach the building, the security guards let us through immediately and I'm relieved because I was unsure if they would. I can't exactly use my old pass, but then again, they know me really well now. Niall and I enter in the building and head to the familiar meeting room, since it's Monday and that means new script day. We step inside of the room and I exhale a deep breath as I realize no one's staring at us. No one seems intimidated by me or angry at me or anything. I look around the room for Alexa, but she's not here yet. I have to go to the bathroom, so I let Niall pick our spots for us and then exit the meeting room.
I walk in the bathroom and do my business. As I wash my hands, I glance at my reflection and I realize how happy I look. I haven't felt this happy in weeks and finally my outside is showing it. I grin really widely and now my confidence is back.
Suddenly, a brunette girl appears at the sink next to me and starts playing with her hair, even though it looks good just the way it is. I'm about to turn around and walk out of there when she speaks to me.
"I hear you're the one who fired that girl, Spencer," she starts, not taking her eyes off of herself
in the mirror.
"Um, well, I didn't fire her myself, but yeah, I guess," I answer.
"I should probably introduce myself," she continues, facing me and holding out a hand. "I'm Megan, and I'm Spencer's replacement."
I shake her hand and nod. "Good to know. I'm Leila."
"I know," Megan replies, moving back to the mirror. "I just hope you don't fire me next."
"Why would I do that?" I ask.
"Because I heard that you fired Spencer because you were jealous of her," she answers.
I snort. "I definitely wasn't jealous of her."
Megan shrugs. "I don't know, that's what people are saying. Anyways, I just hope I don't get sacked for that reason. I've done a lot of acting, too, you know. I don't want you to be jealous of me."
"Okay?" I question, whether or not I want her to proceed.
"I'm just saying that I deserve to be here. I've done so much to finally get to this point in my life, and I don't want it taken away from me. You may have a higher position over me right now, but that's all going to change," Megan declares, tearing her eyes away from her reflection and on to me again.
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"You may have been here longer than me, you may have everyone here wrapped around your finger, and you may have the hottest boyfriend ever, but just know that just because I'm a newbie doesn't mean I don't have the talent or the looks to get to your level," she smirks, and pushes past me out of the bathroom.
Here we go again...
It's Monday morning and I'm feeling great to be waking up this early again. It seems like forever since I've been on the show, but I've only missed a week and considering the entire studio's been in jeopardy last week, I haven't missed much (also to the fact that we were there for 2 of those days). But it just feels amazing to know that I'm living my dream again, Spencer-free.
Cameron flew back home yesterday but after my talk with him, his attitude towards Niall changed drastically. I guess Cam needed that extra chat to know that I'm not leaving Niall for him, and finally he got the message. By the end of the night, they were laughing like they've been best buds for years. And that's what I was hoping for.
I'm still in shock that Alexa showed up at our apartment and apologized. She told me that the whole thing with Max caught her off guard and she was so stressed and worried about him that that was all she focused on. And then when all of the rumors spread around about me, she couldn't take it because everyone started laughing at her. First Max, then all of the shit with me. She didn't know how to handle it and she did it in the worst way possible. Alexa also mentioned that Max is doing fine, he hardly remembers her but since she's one of the only friends that came and visited him in the hospital, he trusts her. I feel guilty that we haven't seen him, especially Niall since they're childhood friends. I'll put that on my list of things to hopefully do for this week.
So that means Alexa and I are back on good terms. That just makes today even better so I know that I don't have to worry about trying to win her friendship back. Now I feel like I have to explain to the cast about everything because I don't know how they're going to act around me. I have a feeling they all hate me for causing so much trouble to the show and now that Spencer's gone, are we going to have to redo the episodes we've already made? That's what I fear.
As for Niall, he has to leave in a few weeks for One Direction stuff. They're going to start recording their first album and I'm so excited to hear it! And, if all goes well with the show, I might be able to fly out to the UK and be with him again!
"So, are you coming with me to the studio today?" I ask Niall when he finally appears in the kitchen.
"I was planning on it. I wouldn't have showered otherwise," he replies, taking the seat next to me and stealing a piece of my pancake.
"Good point," I respond.
"You nevous?" he questions.
"A little," I admit. "I just don't know what everyone's going to think."
"If you get any negative comments, just brush them off. You did all of this to make things right, didn't you?"
"Yeah, but some people might not think that."
"That's because they don't know the truth, love. If anything, just tell them that if they don't have the time to listen to your story, they shouldn't be judging you and walk on."
"Thanks," I smile.
"And I'll be with you today so I can protect you against all of that, too," Niall adds. "Now come on, or we'll be late."
I quickly finish up my breakfast and pack my bag with the usual stuff. Soon, Niall and I are out the door walking to the studio again. It's such a beautiful day out and I just feel like it's going to be a great day. It already feels great taking the usual walking route to work. And just like before, Niall has his disguise on. I couldn't resist walking today and Niall didn't have a problem with it.
As we approach the building, the security guards let us through immediately and I'm relieved because I was unsure if they would. I can't exactly use my old pass, but then again, they know me really well now. Niall and I enter in the building and head to the familiar meeting room, since it's Monday and that means new script day. We step inside of the room and I exhale a deep breath as I realize no one's staring at us. No one seems intimidated by me or angry at me or anything. I look around the room for Alexa, but she's not here yet. I have to go to the bathroom, so I let Niall pick our spots for us and then exit the meeting room.
I walk in the bathroom and do my business. As I wash my hands, I glance at my reflection and I realize how happy I look. I haven't felt this happy in weeks and finally my outside is showing it. I grin really widely and now my confidence is back.
Suddenly, a brunette girl appears at the sink next to me and starts playing with her hair, even though it looks good just the way it is. I'm about to turn around and walk out of there when she speaks to me.
"I hear you're the one who fired that girl, Spencer," she starts, not taking her eyes off of herself
in the mirror.
"Um, well, I didn't fire her myself, but yeah, I guess," I answer.
"I should probably introduce myself," she continues, facing me and holding out a hand. "I'm Megan, and I'm Spencer's replacement."
I shake her hand and nod. "Good to know. I'm Leila."
"I know," Megan replies, moving back to the mirror. "I just hope you don't fire me next."
"Why would I do that?" I ask.
"Because I heard that you fired Spencer because you were jealous of her," she answers.
I snort. "I definitely wasn't jealous of her."
Megan shrugs. "I don't know, that's what people are saying. Anyways, I just hope I don't get sacked for that reason. I've done a lot of acting, too, you know. I don't want you to be jealous of me."
"Okay?" I question, whether or not I want her to proceed.
"I'm just saying that I deserve to be here. I've done so much to finally get to this point in my life, and I don't want it taken away from me. You may have a higher position over me right now, but that's all going to change," Megan declares, tearing her eyes away from her reflection and on to me again.
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"You may have been here longer than me, you may have everyone here wrapped around your finger, and you may have the hottest boyfriend ever, but just know that just because I'm a newbie doesn't mean I don't have the talent or the looks to get to your level," she smirks, and pushes past me out of the bathroom.
Here we go again...
Notes
I realize this last chapter's a bit short, but there wasn't anything else I wanted to put in here! THIS IS THE FINAL CHAPTER OF "DRAMA."I'm going to make a long author's note and update it like a new chapter, but it's just an author's note. So please go read it once I write it!
Rachel :)
Make a Sequel please.
9/13/14