Chapter 256 | Are you guys dating?

The party ended with almost every celebrity and the critics having a great time considering how good the movie was.

The theme, the background music, the characters, and the cinematography—everything was well-planned and perfectly synced with the story.

It was obvious that Jeff Sanson had put so much effort into the movie, along with the cast who had done a tremendous job in doing a fair play to the roles they had received.

By the end of the movie, more than half the crowd had tears in their eyes, ready to cry their way out, with a heavy yet wholesome heart for how good the movie was.

Ian and Raelynn who sat side by side, had the same feeling about the entire movie—simply, amazing.

By the beginning of the movie, there was a hint of doubt in One's mind thinking about JUSTICE from a bad angle. It was simply because he didn't have a great view of any such genre-based movies that Goofy had released before.

But this movie totally made him go back to his thoughts.

Raelynn had a tear streaming down her cheeks.

"It's so inspirational," she said when Ian turned with a questioning look that said, 'are you okay?'

She replied in a whisper and they both turned to look at the stage where Jeff Sanson appeared with the biggest smile Ian had ever seen.

"Wow…! Just, simply-" he couldn't complete his sentence as he chuckled. "Watching the movie with every single one of you, made me realise how lucky I'm, to be here today, releasing Justice to the world... A movie that the team put blood, sweat, and tears into.

During the process, there was something that Justin asked me… He asked, Jeff, life is short, just like explained in the movie, what would you feel if you knew that you're going to die in five minutes?!

And as the writer of the script of this movie, everyone, my answer was, it wouldn't change a thing about how I feel right now. The movie explains, how amazing it is to be able to live in the present, and how wonderful it would be if everyone starts living in the present without letting the ghosts of our past take over?"

The audience erupted to a round of applause listening to Jeff's words. It was true. In the movie, seeing how the lead goes through situations in his life that risked his entire life—made everyone realise in the end, how important it is to live in the present.

"With that being said, I've to especially thank Justin Husk, Kiara Felicia, Jesse Niato, Walter Chester, and Jay Harris. For being amazing with your acting skills and helping the movie come to a reality. I'd also love to thank my loving wife, Angela Bird, sweetheart, who helped me go through the toughest battles. During the making of the movie, there were occasions… Several occasions when I wanted to give up because things were getting harder than I expected.

Especially when you think of creating something out of your imagination… It can be difficult at times! So," Jeff sniffed as he paused before continuing, "I'd not bore you anymore with it. I'll head straight for the announcement…!"

Jeff talked more about his project, and upcoming projects while everyone in the audience, including the reporters, paid keen attention.

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11.45 pm.

After all the speeches were over, Ian and Raelynn stood up to walk outside. They walked past celebrities and people who stood here and there.

By the end of the audience chairs, some reporters were waiting for celebrities to pass by.

Although security guards were holding them from coming too close, several actors and directors stopped by to talk to them.

"Ian! Ian! How was the movie? Did you like Justice?!" He asked loudly.

Ian waved and walked towards them.

"I loved watching Justice! And I suggest everyone out there watch it right when the movie reaches your local theatre!" Ian said with a pleasant smile.

His facial features remained the same, happy. But on the other hand, he was exhausted. Sitting in the same position and listening to speeches wasn't easy. The first part of the movie premiere, which was the movie, was better than the end. Nevertheless, he had to sit through it all.

By the end of it, he wanted nothing but to go home and sleep it off.

"What do you have to say about Raelynn? Are you both dating?"

The reporter asked.

Ian wanted to say 'yes' to the fact that they were dating. But other reasons were holding him behind without letting him say that he loved her. The reasons included how Raelynn's life wouldn't be the same if he put it out there in public.

As two people who were constantly being focused on by the paparazzi, he wanted to have the talk with her, and decide together when they'd let it out in public.

This was why he had been avoiding the question, 'are u dating?!' 'is she your girlfriend' way too many times than he'd like to admit.

Another part of him desperately wanted to tell them that she was his girlfriend. Just like any other boyfriend, Ian loved her—although he hadn't admitted to her, he did. With that thought in his head, he wanted to claim their relationship in front of the world.

But, is she ready?

Ian smiled at the camera.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" he asked, smiled, and walked away, while his hand became entangled with Raelynn's.

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[The next day - at the set]

The actors were playing their roles and every one of them was already focused on their lines, actions, and how they were playing the role.

"...ACTION!"

"So certain of your world. Of what's real. Do you think he is- (points at Cobb) Or do you think he's as lost as I was?" Mal asked.

"I know what's real," Cobb replied.

"What are the distinguishing characteristics of a dream? Mutable laws of physics? Tell that to the quantum physicists. The reappearance of the dead? What about heaven and hell? Persecution of the dreamer, the creator, the messiah? They crucified Christ, didn't they?"

"I know what's real."

"No creeping doubts? Not feeling persecuted, Dom? Chased around the globe by anonymous corporations and police forces? The way the projections persecute the dreamer?"

Mal put her hand on his face. In pity.

"Admit it, Dom. You don't believe in one reality anymore. So choose. Choose your future as I did. Choose to be here. Choose me."

With rising anger, "I have chosen, Mal. Our children. I have to get back to them. Because you left them. You left us."

"You're wrong, Dom. You're confused... our children are here—"

"CUT!" Ian shouted and everyone on set relaxed.

Whenever shooting was ongoing, from actors to the crew, everyone including Ian was tense.

"I don't think it was a good shot. Let me see," Ian said and walked back to see from the monitor if the closed-up shots were good enough.

That was when he saw that they were not. The facial expressions were simply all over the place, and the actress who was doing the part of Mel even messed up the dialogue a little.

If anything, Ian was not satisfied. He paused before talking.

"We'll talk again. I want all of you to stay focused. This looks as if y'all are everywhere. We're so close to getting a good shot. And the dialogue, Mal is saying, choose your reality as I did. She's not talking about the future. What's wrong?" Ian asked as he saw they were looking off.

Niko walked behind him and whispered, "Shooting has been going on for days without a break. I bet they need a break. Let's wrap up now, and give the weekend off?" he asked Ian who realised that what Niko was telling was true.

"You're right."

He said and walked out of the set without saying a word.

Everyone looked at his back as he walked away. Some people were confused, but the others knew that doing the same scene over and over made Ian exhausted. So were the actors who had to participate in the acting.

"Ah, let's take a break, guys!"

"Take five!"

"It'll be fine!"

Everyone took a break from what they were doing. What an exhausting day?!

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