Down The Hall

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Recap

"Name and Age?" the man who pointed the X-mark asked.

"Luke Johnson. 30 years old."

"Why do you want to be an actor? Is it for the money?" The guy in the other end of the table asked.

"No. It isn't for the money. I want to become an actor because I love the theatre since I was a kid. I think it's a beautiful form of art."

"Ok then Carl. Show us your talent." The  guy in the center who looked familiar said.

So I did my lines and sang a song. After that I saw them talking and nodding with each other. They turned their heads to me after they talked.

"Well Done Mr. Johnson!  You're going to play the lead!" The man who pointed the mark said.

Yes! I got the part!

They stood up and walked over to me. We started shaking hands.

"I'm George Simon, one of the producers of the show." The man who pointed the mark said.

"I'm Mason Lang, one of the producers and the composer of the show." The guy who sat down at the end of the table said.

"And I'm Jake Richards, one of the producers and the creator of the show. Also, your former best friend." The guy who looked familiar said.

That's when I realized that he was the one who I caught with my girlfriend.

Fuck! Is the world getting revenge on me? First, Lily. Next, my friends and now Jake!

I shook his hands before giving a fake smile.

"Nice to see you again Jake!"

After our short introduction, we had a meeting on when is our rehearsals starting and when is opening night.

I quickly went home after.

I took a shower and slept.

I hope the world isn't getting revenge on me.

Present
Saturday. 6:00am.

I headed out early. I texted Liam.

Luke: Hey. Where are we meeting up?
Liam: Thank God you're alive!
Luke: What's the matter?
Liam: Don't use that excuse on me Luke! You know damn well what you did to all of us!

Shit. I forgot that I went MIA on them.

Luke: Sorry about that. I'll tell you later on the jog. Where we meeting?
Liam: Central Park. Don't be late.
-----------END OF CONVERSATION------------

I entered my car and drove to Central Park.

7:00am.

I parked my car and headed to the entrance.

I saw them sitting on a bench. They looked up and I waved at them. They ran to me. Jennifer hugged me.

"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN!?"
Jennifer said loudly in my ears while hugging me.

"God! It's morning Jennifer! Stop shouting." I said as I pulled away. My ear drums are broken now.

"We've been worried sick." Liam said while we did the guy handshake thing.

As soon as we entered the park, I relayed to them what happened Three days ago.

"Wow. I can't believe them." Jennifer said.

After, I relayed to them what happened for the past two days except Jake.

"So you got the lead?" Liam asked while Jennifer's jaw dropped.

I nodded and she squealed. People are looking at us. I'm so embarrassed.

"Jennifer. Please keep it down. They're staring." I said pointing out the people around us.

"I don't care. My best friend-" she said but Liam cleared his throat so she stopped. She looked at him then back to me. "My second best friend got into a Broadway show and is playing the lead! I'm so excited!"

I just smiled at her happiness.

"But I think the world is also getting revenge on me."

"Why do you say that?" Jennifer asked.

"First, the new tenant. Lily. Then, Richard and Christine. Now, the creator of the show I'm a part of."

"Well, who's the creator?" Liam asked.

"Jake."

"Jake? As in your former best friend." Jennifer replied.

I nodded.

Liam looked angry. But Jennifer looked much scary.

"It's fine. At least I got a job." I said, assuring them.

I just hope it's really fine.

Author's Note:
Hey.

Next chapter would be rehearsals.

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