Rise of the Billionaire actress

It was finally the day. Deloise woke up with a startle. It felt like the universe skipped a beat and she immediately checked the time on her phone, noting Amanda’s presence beside her.

Memories from the previous night crept into her consciousness but she didn’t feel anything. She felt so calm, she wondered if it was the calm before the storm.

Remembering the time, she got up with a lightning speed and hopped into the shower. Her flight was scheduled for seven, and it was her first ever flight.

She couldn’t afford to be late!

Her fuss awakened Amanda who opened her eyes with a squint, while Deloise threw a good morning as she prepared herself. This time around, she couldn’t risk failing.

Before you know it, Amanda was up and doing the lord’s work. Deloise met her suitcases packed by the door, while Amanda fussed around, ticking things off the list they created to avoid forgetting anything.

” All done.” Amanda said, looking around the bare looking room.

Everything had been packed up, safe for the outfit she was wearing to the airport.

” Thank you so much..” Deloise felt her emotions peak. She wasn’t an organized person, and always tended to forget or leave out something when putting things together.

Soon, she was ready to go and they went into the living area. The shut door to Anna’s room became more prominent than it was the night before.

They stared at the door, half expecting it to open but no such luck. She couldn’t believe that Anna wouldn’t see her off. Everything felt all shades of wrong. Was their friendship really that fickle?

” Maybe she’s still asleep, it’s still quite early,” Amanda excused, noticing the lingering gaze of Deloise on Anna’s door.

” I’ll go wake her up, she obviously wouldn’t let you go like this.” She muttered, walked up to her door, and knocked. ” Ann, are you still sleeping?” Amanda called out.

When there was no response, she knocked louder. ” You’re not sleeping, I hear the ping of your phone, Ann. Open up!” she said, furiously hitting the door.

” What is wrong with you? ” Amanda asked aloud, throwing a fit at Ann’s attitude, ” She’s your friend for crying out loud.” She said in disbelief at Ann’s actions. ” Take a second from your selfish ass and be a real friend this once!” Amanda cussed out, royally pissed.

Deloise stood by the cushion, watching the scene, knowing that Anna wasn’t planning on settling whatever it was between them. She was hurt but came to accept the route to her happiness was a lonely one.

One look at the time and she was almost late. ” It’s okay, let her be.” Deloise said softly, ” we’re late, let’s head out.”

Amanda was reluctant, ” It just doesn’t make sense, this isn’t right.” She remarked unhappily.

” It’s fine,” Deloise muttered, ” Goodbye, Ann!” She called with a louder voice, not bothering to wait for a reply. Deloise checked out the school with Amanda and made her way to the airport.

Soon enough, Deloise was in a plane with millions of thoughts. Excitement and nervousness flowed through her veins as she prepared for her next stop. New York City.

*****

Daniel was in his Mansion, getting ready for his trip to the airport. Ever since he received word on the sudden appearance of his female lead, he felt a wave of giddiness and excitement.

One would think it was his first meeting with a crush.

Except it wasn’t his crush. It was the lady he had eyes set upon for the female lead of his production. Daniel was a driven and passionate man with everything related to his craft but this situation stood out.

How else could he explain his decision to personally pick her from the airport?

He reckoned it was her first time in the city, and there were more than enough trusted chauffeurs to convey her to Royal Arts Academy, but for some reason, he wanted to do it himself.

Regardless how daunting it could be as a person in the public’s eye.

His desire to see her for himself as soon as she hit the city was borderline obsessive. He wanted to check for himself, and truly witness her abilities.

But first, he had to see for himself, drive her to Royal Arts and personally test her abilities. Everything was to be done today before she met with the panel tomorrow for the formal audition.

The audition was a formality because if he was satisfied with her abilities, there was no more discussion to be had. He wouldn’t have anyone else, no matter the others though.

Soon enough, Daniel was exiting his Mansion with his White AMG Mercedes Benz 4matic, tinted and ready to host lady Deloise.

*****

Deloise was all smiles when she heard the address system notify all of their arrival. She sat by the window, taking in the new scenery as they landed.

She collected her luggage from the top bunk as the plane touched down New York. She walked down the stairs and took in the sunny weather with a huge smile. She couldn’t believe she was finally here!

Feeling overwhelmed, she looked around, still unsure on where she was headed. She was supposed to be picked up by someone holding her name but so far she couldn’t find any.

Her eyes scanned through the mob of heads, holding signposts and the more she searched, she panicked.

Deloise hadn’t considered getting lost, so her surprise watching others leave till she was left was inexplicable. What if she was scammed? What if it was a set up? She thought fearfully.

She sat on her luggage, hopelessly thinking about her deplorable state when she suddenly saw a signpost with her name on it.

Her face lit up in a smile and she ran towards the waiting man, glad it was real afterall.

*****

Daniel Greenwood was parked in the airport lot. He had to pick up his actress but due to the crowd, he chose to wait it out.

As he waited, he amusedly thought of testing her patience, seeing she’d done that to him by putting him in a tight position with his production and project. He laughed at the irony of it, how he waited so long to meet her, and then when she finally did come along, left her waiting.

When the crowd had emptied itself, Mr Daniel geared up in his shades and a hat, alongside a signboard, ready for ambush.

He stepped out of the car and found his way to receiving the star he was keen on making.

When Daniel got to the receiving area, he met a handful of people and immediately sighted her. She was real afterall. She ran to him in seconds, her happiness was contagious.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

” Hello, mister, I’m Deloise.” She looked at him expectantly, waiting for the glasses to be put away so she could meet the one behind them but no such luck. Well, at least not yet.

” Welcome, Miss Deloise.” Mr Daniel replied, adding an accent to his voice and enjoying his newfound acting gig.

” Shall we?” He said, gesturing the path she was to go through.

” Sorry, but who are you?” Deloise felt suspicious, she couldn’t just follow a strange man without any form of introduction on his part.

Impressed by her smartness, Daniel said,” I’m your driver. From the Royal Arts Academy.” He informed her with a bow, inwardly chuckling at his superb acting skills.

Deloise seemed to relax a bit. Her steps still showed she wasn’t thoroughly convinced. Meanwhile, Daniel noticed her discomfort and wondered if the driver would help her feel more at ease with the transition. He led the way In quick strides, headed out of the airport, and subtly checked in on her to be sure she was following him.

On getting outside the airport, he increased his pace. People could tell him from his body structure, walking steps and fashion sense. The struggle of being in the public eye!

Deloise followed her ‘ driver ‘ , still unconvinced about his identity, but beggars couldn’t be choosers. She stilled in surprise when the driver led her to an exotic vehicle. Royal Arts Academy was no joke!

She couldn’t have been the person they brought such a car for her ride in, Deloise thought, humbled. The driver, Albeit somehow looking weird, finally opened the door for her to walk in.

Deloise looked forward and was shocked to see someone at the steering wheel. Fear gripped her, and before she could utter a word, Daniel Greenwood entered beside her and removed his hat and shades.

He looked at her with a smirk, and she was dumbfounded. It was Daniel Greenwood! Veteran star actor – Daniel Greenwood.