Page 18 of Agony

“Neve, my name is Jareth Vance. I work for Golden Hills Media. I was told that you would be helping out on my set once we’re ready to start rolling, which will be very soon actually, and I wanted to set up a time to meet with you. Possibly a business lunch,” he explained.

“Yeah that would be perfect, Mr. Vance,” I replied excitedly. I recognized the name immediately. He was one of the hottest directors in Hollywood.

“Jareth, please. How does today sound? Around noon?”

I looked over at Addie and Arsen who were looking at me curiously.

“Unfortunately I can’t today, Jareth. I have family in from out of town and we have plans today,” I replied.

I mentally crossed my fingers hoping that wouldn’t make me look irresponsible.

“Understood,” he replied kindly. “Why don’t you take down my phone number and give me a call later on this week. We can set something up then,” he suggested.

“Okay!”

I took his information and hung up the phone.

“Who was that?” Addie asked.

“Jareth Vance.TheJareth Vance and I’m going to be assisting him on his new movie set!” I squealed jumping up and down.

Addie screamed and Arsen’s mouth hung slightly open.

“Wow, Max really took care of you on that one,” he remarked.

“Have you seen that man? He’s super sexy,” Addie said excitedly.

I rolled my eyes.

My moment was instantly killed. I could already tell what she was thinking. If Arsen and I didn’t build anything, I could try it with Jareth.

“Actually, I already happen to know someone who’s super sexy and funny,” I replied matter-of-factly.

“Oh?” she asked with a grin.

“Yup!”

“Who’s that?” she prodded.

“I can’t tell you right now. He’ll hear me,” I said to her in a loud stage whisper.

Arsen started to laugh and I glanced over at him with a grin. His face was bright red and Addie gave me an encouraging slap on the back.

Good job, she mouthed approvingly.

I smiled at her and went back to sit next to Arsen.

“Thanks,” he said with a shy grin.

I nodded with a smile.

Addie smiled at us and I felt myself flush. I turned my attention back to my phone and swiped it back on. I clicked on my browser icon and went back to the news. Arsen leaned over and put his chin on his arm, reading along with me.

One of my favorite songs came on the radio and I started moving around in my seat to the beat. Once the hook came, I sang along softly with it causing Addie to guffaw.

“Every touch … it would bring me to life … I can only imagine what it’d be like ….”

I looked up at her curiously and she wiggled her eyebrows. I gave her an odd look and she cut her eyes toward Arsen. I glanced at him and saw him giving me the same grin that Addie was.

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