Behind The Scenes

12

Liza joined Zavian much later apologizing that her meeting ran late. I served them both their drinks leaving them to enjoy their night. Some of my regulars were at the bar which meant, lots of tips. At least my last tips won't be disappointing. Leon was grumpy the whole night after I told him that it was my last night working.

I did the register at the end of the night with a still very grumpy Leon. Zavian and Liza had already left not before Zavian asked if I had a ride home. Liza was already being suspicious of the two of us and Zavian didn't help squash those doubts as he kept calling me over and brushing his fingers over mine the whole night.

"I'm going to miss you Leon but you know I will be coming to visit and help out when I can." I tried coaxing him into not frowning.

He wrapped his hands around me holding me in a tight embrace. "You will be missed gorgeous. You better not forget about this sexy Greek god you worked with."

I let out a small laugh. "I don't know about the sexy Greek god but I won't forget you Leon."

I went over to say a quick good bye to Paris as I waited for Kaili. We never really hanged out much but she was good vibes while we worked together. She always came smiling to the bar to get orders and asked about my day. She wasn't that pleased with my news but she was happy for me nonetheless.

Kaili was finally off work so we got to go home. I was already burnt out by the time we reached the apartment. Her and Bailey cuddled on the sofa, both of them didn't have early morning, but I went off to bed. before my head hit the pillow, I went through my phone to reply to my parents' texts and some from my friends. And one from Zavian telling me 'good night'.

The alarm went off bringing me from dreamworld. I didn't love an early morning. Who did? With my eyes still closed and definitely half asleep I went and took a quick shower which woke me up. I dressed into a flattering brown linen pants folded at the ankle with a burgundy button-down shirt, loosely tucked into the pants. I had the early interview so I felt I somehow needed to look put together. I wore my sandals with my sexy little toe ring to flatter my freshly painted toe nails. I let my hair out into an afro with my curls springing out.

I felt completely ready to face the day. When I got my outfit looking radiant, I felt confident for anything. While I made me a to-go coffee, I left a sticky note on the fridge to inform Kaili and Bailey that I had left early for work. By the time my taxi arrived I was already waiting outside. I had a small conversation with Hillary on the way to the studio on how to handle the interview. And what not to say to I don't end up embarrassing myself or ending my career before it even begins.

"Thank you," I called out to the driver as I handed him the money and stepped out of the car. I sipped my coffee as I made my way to the main building where the meeting would be held. Some of the workers had already arrived and a few of the actors. I saw Zavian's car parked at his spot beside Kathleen's.

The journalist I was meeting with was already set up in a little meeting room the studio had set aside. Ash was also there giving her a cup of coffee and placed a plate of cookies between us. He gave me a small wink as he left.

The lady didn't waste any time. "You must be Ayana Martins, I am Linda. I will be doing a short interview with you so get comfortable. We won't be long though." She informed me, her smile not flattering.

She started with the basic questions; where I was from, why I decided to leave home, if they know me from any movie or series. I answered them in the most subtle way without giving out too much information.

"So, tell me Ayana, should we be expecting anything else from you after doing this big movie? You are basically the talk of the town now." She asked, sipping her coffee.