Idol?

Gisele was speechless. There was nothing to say after listening to such a backstory. Should she sympathize? That would do no good like salt on fresh wound. Perhaps she should ask why that wasn't included in the story he had written? Or if that was why she was getting the offer to be the female lead?

"I sorry to hear that. I didn't know. It... It wasn't included in your story" she apologized still signaling to the book in her unoccupied hand.

The man waved dismissively "There's no need for miss to apologise, You didn't do anything wrong. I didn't include it cause I want to honour Elena's wish. She wanted no such publicity. For the three years with us, she and my wife would have this little fights about me writing a story just for her. My wife wanted nothing but to see her become an actress and shine bright but she hated the idea. I can still remember her stomping out after one of their fights and..." He paused "She never came back."

Gisele nodded and didn't ask anymore questions. She understood. He didn't include Elena in the story to honour her last wish but he wanted her to act in the film to honour his wife's wish. It showed just how much he loved his family. Now it made her torn. She had come to reject his offer but now she didn't want to anymore.

"It might be inconsiderate of me to ask this but if anything, miss, I plead with you to accept my offer. It would mean so much to me and so much to my wife too" as if sensing her confliction the man went ahead and pleaded. Following his words, Gisele turned and looked at the woman who had dozed off to sleep whilst hugging her hand like a koala.

"But I don't have any acting experience, I might just make this end in a failure" She protested.

Mr Williams shook his head and smiled "That's alright, I really don't mind if this ends as a big hit in the movie box or not as long as my wife loves it. Still if it bothers you that much, I could get professional teachers to help groom you before the production starts. I'm sure you would do just fine with or without them anyways"

So much trust. Gisele didn't know if she was to laugh or cry. She had tried acting years ago and even though she had been good at it, that was very long ago even before she came to the Andres family.

"Fine, I will do it. But I can I ask for a favor" she said

"sure please go ahead" The old man nodded with an elated look on his face. With that bright smile and cherry look, he looked several years younger than he did few minutes ago.

"Can you not publicise it that I would be the female lead?" She sighed "I'm not proud of it but I come from a family that would try everything in their power to boycott the movie if they find out I'm acting in it. It would be beast if you keep it a secret"

The men kept quiet for a few seconds. Not in refusal but because he couldn't imagine that such a lovely girl was not loved by her family. He wanted to ask but it would only put the girl in an awkward position. He made a mental note to do a background check on her. Just to see which idiots were that.

"Sure. Anything to make you comfortable." He agreed with a smile.

Gisele nodded too and showed a small smile. It held a bit off the nervousness she felt. She didn't know why, she felt even more nervous with the idea of joining the Movie industry than the Modelling industry.

"I heard you're vying to be a model. Since that it's the case I let the production starts after the Autumn fashion show. You can take the time to go for your audition while also learn from the teacher I would get you. Is this okay by you Miss Gisele?"

Gisele nodded. The Autumn show was two months away. She had enough time for GXJ magazine shoot if she passed the audition and even to learn how to act. Everything was perfect that way.

"That's good. I would bring you the contract and also the teacher once they are ready. Please wait for my call." The man said again.

Gisele nodded again. Since it was decided. It was time to head back. She still had to prepare for Thursday.

"Sure there's no problem. I'll wait" She said but couldn't stand up. The old woman was still glued to her like an adhesive. At a signal from the man, servants came to carry the lady away. She was drowsy so upon their coaxing she left Gisele's arm and began following them but not without stopping to talk to Gisele.

"Elena, you've gone out enough, you should stay for dinner. Mum would love to have dinner with you okay?" Gisele nodded and agreed even though she knew she wouldn't stay. Only then did the woman follow the servants away to her room.

The Old man stood up and showed her to the door. He was definitely grateful with her acceptance to starr in his movie, it showed with how frequent he thanked her as she left.

After Gisele left she didn't immediately go home. She just accepted her first movie and was suddenly eager to see what acting really was like. Her years as an assistant had made her totally impossible to have that chance to watch on movie at home talkless of at the Cinema. Now that she was a free girl she could do some learning by watching films. She drove to the nearest Cinema and booked a ticket. The movie she choose to watch was in the same genre as the one old man Wilcox had written, it even had quite the similar storyline, only the plots differed from each other. Still it was perfect to use as an estimate of what people would expect from her.

The movie was going to start an couple of minutes later so she chose to walk around till it was time. She might as well look through the souvenir stores to while away her time.

"Tsk tsk. I really thought Brother Gael would be here"

"I know right! Who released insider news that the was going to come watch his film here. Sigh I bailed out of school just to come see his face"

"I know right. The Theatre is filled with hundreds of his fans pretending to be normal people waiting for the news that he has arrived. Everyone has re-watched his movie today quite a million times"

"is he really going to come at all?"

Gisele couldn't help but eavesdrop on the conversation of the girls standing next to the souvenir store she was checking out. They weren't the only ones. There were people loitering about in the lobby, at one glance they looked to be moving in and out of the movie theatre but one could really see that their gazes were placed at the entrance like they were expecting someone. Surely they were all fans awaiting the arrival of their idol.

Fans. That is something she had never had the chance to do. With how tight her schedule was in the past, what time did she have to follow someone around?. Her legs would have been broken if she so much had mentioned having an idol.

Not paying attention to her surrounding, she was unable to avoid the child stumbling with his ice cream. The Cold sticky food ended up falling on her shoes.

"I'm sorry ma'am" The boy apologized almost crying from fear he would get scolded.

"It's okay" Gisele soothed him then turned to go wash the ice cream off. She had seen a wash basin just around the corner so she was sure to get the ice cream off before her movie starts.

Walking with the slippery ice cream all over her shoes was uncomfortable still she hurried off to the basin she had passed earlier. There was just ten minutes left for her movie and she didn't want to miss it. On getting there, she saw a man standing at the basin. He wasn't doing anything but standing with his back to it and a cigarette in-between his fingers.

She frowned.

Just behind him was the no smoking sign. Was he blind? Or just didn't like to adhere to rules?

Even still this was none of her problems. Her problem right now was getting this ice cream off her shoes and going to watch her movie.

"Excuse me sir. But can i_" The man cut her off.

"aish coming to hide here had been such a hassle. Did you guys have to find me so quickly?"

Find him? What was he talking about?

"I'm sorry. You are_" he cut her off once more.

"I'm handsome I know and I'm your idol. You guys don't always have to mention it whenever you see me. It's written all over your face"

Okay this was it!