relationships.

March 2.

As he exited the recording studio, at least a dozen blocks away, there stood a blonde with fair skin, laughing. She wore jeans and a red shirt that accentuated her slim figure. Not far from her, a chubby man with curly hair was laughing with her, accompanied by a woman of the same age.

-Look who's here, he was at an audition, - Gwyneth commented, standing up and embracing Billy. - These are good friends of my godfather, Richard Attenborough, and his wife Sheila, - Gwyneth greeted.

-Nice to meet you all, Billy Carson, Mr. Richard Attenborough, and Miss Sheila, - Billy commented, shaking their hands, earning a chuckle from Gwyneth, who enjoyed Billy's seriousness.

-I fear that little Gwyneth here only brings trouble, -Richard commented upon seeing Billy taking a seat, unaware of the hour-long conversation they had before everything happened.

-He's a well-known director, he's producing his next movie, they might start filming in December, it's about the life of Ernest Hemingway, - Gwyneth said.

-Oh, we're in an audition, - Billy commented.

-Hehehe, correct, we're behind the scenes, -Gwyneth commented.

-I apologize for the improvisation, for now, there hasn't been a casting call, just adjusting potential candidates, - Richard commented, his British accent standing out. The movie "Passion in War" holds a certain significance, first, it's an event by New Line Cinema, and second, due to Billy's inclination towards romance, it might catch Richard Attenborough's attention. Despite preferring artistic quality, for a woman like Gwyneth, certain arrangements can be made, and the work he did in "Sev7en" was outstanding.

All thanks to Billy, who forced the blonde to do the scenes numerous times.

Billy didn't have a perfect understanding of what he should or shouldn't do. In many of his activities, these impromptu meetings, he didn't know the parties well, and he had nothing but the accumulated tiredness of the weeks. He had known Richard for some time.

-Tell me, Mr. Richard, what is this movie you want to produce about? - Billy asked.

-A love story, with Ernest Hemingway as the main character, a glimpse of life in a separate world. I don't want to delve too much into social and political stances and shed light on a person's own, I very much like concrete ideas from special periods. If a long biography is done, it only generates doubt due to the poorly told story, it's better to avoid complex and deep subjects, - Richard murmured. Conversations about thoughts began, and sometimes directors seek like-minded ideas to complement their films, much of it depends on the actor's personality, an example being Jim Carrey, whose personality can be intense and exaggerated, perfect for comedy.

-He has always been very powerful, but a story like that needs something stronger than just love. It needs the force of Hemingway's works, something human, something tragic, - Billy commented.

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-It was an intense conversation, -Billy commented to Gwyneth, who nodded in agreement at what had transpired. Mr. Richard discussed Hemingway's entire work, down to the quick details.

-It was. Are you staying in Los Angeles? - Gwyneth asked.

-I am, I have a few auditions, at least two or three extras. How about you? How's everything going... I'll be meeting a friend shortly, I think, for dinner, once she finishes my audition, we'll dine. And yes, don't give me that look, she's invited, you shouldn't be like that, - Billy commented, seeing the blonde's furrowed brow.

-Perfect, that sounds good to me. Lately, a guy named Leonardo DiCaprio has been bothering me. If you don't help me, likely, that guy won't stop bothering me, - Gwyneth commented.

-You're a grown woman, Gwyn, I trust you, - Billy commented, getting into the car, Paul, his bodyguard, was in a distant place.

-You're despicable... You know, sometimes I think age for a woman is the worst thing that can happen to a person. I've been rejected for being too young, and my mother says, 'Enjoy it, when you're 30 or older, they'll accuse you of being too old, and you won't be able to be the sexy girl anymore,' - Gwyneth commented.

They both made their way to the hotel room, with some gentleness. Gwyneth was falling into a spiral, seeing how calmly Billy seemed at the mention of the cute blond guy, the party guy. There was a small group in Hollywood, everyone took a cue from these guys, they spent all their income on small salon parties, little ceremonies, or hunting for some nightclub. It was a large group of small actors who wanted to be part of the wildlife. Gwyneth attended some gatherings, but it wasn't common, even for older people.

But Billy was different. At the same age, he was older, almost an adult in the body of a young man. He had grown, and his features were sharper, especially his handsome chin and straight face, along with his centered eyes, military-shaped eyes, angular and strong, straight eyes, and of course, his charming smile.

-I don't think it's a good idea for us to have dinner tonight, - the blonde said.

-Stop being silly, babe. It's just a friend, and although most of the time I'd decline, we have to adjust everything accordingly. I can't come off as a jerk. It's all about public relations. You know as much as I do about the importance of being a Hollywood man, - Billy commented.

-Perhaps, - Gwyneth responded.

Throwing herself at Billy to kiss him, she was a slender girl, her skin was white, eager to please, and she had a submissive streak that came out when ordered to do something.

The kisses were brief. "Tonight," Billy replied.

-Yeah, for dinner. I think I brought a dress, - the blonde said, walking. The jeans fell down her legs, her slim legs, and the small black thong made an appearance on her petite buttocks, smiling at him. The shower soon sounded, in the time that passed.

His phone rang.

-Billy, we have new auditions. One is for 'The Jury,' 'City Hall: The Shadow of Corruption,' 'Death Penalty.' These roles are fantastic. For next week, there are a few other roles and 'Memories of Past Loves.' This is a supporting role you earned, thanks to your efforts in 'Little Women.' The problem is that the money is little, like an art film, the budget doesn't exceed 7 million, - Jim commented.

-Sure, I'll do it. I need roles," Billy replied.

-Lastly, Balto, another dubbing. The salary is minimal, 300,000 dollars. They had a problem with the actor; apparently, he had an idea from 'Apollo 13,' and he's finishing the movie. Spielberg decided to drop him. They're looking for someone with skills, and well, you're an expert in dubbing. You've even learned to make sounds, - Jim Waitt argued.

-I'll do any movie. As long as the script convinces me, - Billy responded.

As they exited, Gwyneth arrived, with wet hair and a white shirt that reached her knees.

-More scripts. You guys are hard workers, - the blonde commented.

-We have to be, for now. Landing roles is a challenge. I must work; I have to strive. It's the actor's challenge. When scripts come to you, as a great actor, you can accept any script. But it will also be harder. The name is obvious, - Billy commented.

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