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Chapter Eleven, PREVIEW
[On Sunday, Rebecca and her mom decided she would finish grade 8
in her regular high school since the school year was half done, and then they
would move down to California, and Rebecca would be homeschooled.
Attention Pranks was in post-production, so filming wouldn’t start till about
December. Rebecca and her family were to move in October. Rebecca was
SUPER excited about this whole thing, even though it was still May. But as
Monday rolled by, Rebecca noticed some changes…]
As Chapter Eleven begins, it's really gonna
focus more on Rebecca's transition into starhood. So you're gonna
see how Rebecca's life changes. Also starting Chapter Eleven
all the chapters are going to be Friends Only so if you wanna
keep reading, then you'll have to add me as a friend.
Chapter Ten
[The whole family was seated for dinner. Rebecca’s mom had came back from her meeting and they were eating in silence]
Leah: So, how were your auditions Rebecca? You never told me about them.
John: She told me they went fine.
Leah: Did you get the results yet? Or do you have to wait like last time?
Rebecca: Well-
Leah: You probably have to wait for it, don’t worry Rebecca I’m sure you did fine.
John: Yeah, and you always have your regular job for back up.
Rebecca: No offence Dad, but I don’t want to spend my entire life stocking deodorant.
John: I m-
Rebecca: BUT anyways, yes I did get the results back.
Leah: Already??
Rebecca: Yeah, they said there were 2 obvious choices. And out of the 2 choices, Jake, the boy playing the male lead, gets to choose who he wants to work with.
Leah: And the 2 obvious choices were??
Rebecca: This snobby Veronica girl and ME!!
John: Oh really? And then who did this Jake boy choose?
Rebecca: ME!!!
Chase: BECKY, YOU GOT THE PART?!
Rebecca: YEAH, I DID!!
Leah: Ohmigosh, my baby’s a big movie star!
John: Oh come on Leah, it’s only one movie.
Rebecca: Yeah, but it’s one movie, ON THE BIG SCREEN!
John: It’s still just one movie.
Rebecca: But look what one movie did to Demi Lovato.
John: Who’s that?
Rebecca: -jaw drops- You don’t know who Demi Lovato?? She’s like my one of my ROLE MODELS. She was in Camp Rock, one movie, not even on the big screen, and now she’s gonna star in Mollywood.
Leah: I think Rebecca’s right, after this movie, her whole life’s gonna change. Are you sure you want that Rebecca?
Rebecca: -confused- Want what?
Leah: The life, the crazy life of a movie big time.
Rebecca: If that means that I can live my dream, then DUH.
John: Are you sure this is the career choice you want?
Rebecca: YES, I want this SOOO bad.
John: Once you go into this, there’s no going back, you know that right?
Rebecca: Yes I know that, Mom, Pop, this is really what I want. I’ve waited my entire life for an opportunity like this, and I’m not gonna give it up now.
Leah: Okay Rebecca, but we have to talk about some few things, and we’re going to have to lay down some ground rules.
Chapter Nine
Rebecca: I’M HOOOOOOOME!!!
Well don’t we look pretty
Rebecca: Dad, I’m stil-
I don’t know about you, but I got it going on.
[Rebecca looks into the living room and sees Chase watching Cory In The House]
Rebecca: HELLOO?? EARTH TO THE LOSER!
Chase: Shut up, no one cares.
Rebecca: Don’t you wanna know if I got the part or not!?!
Chase: No, I know you didn’t get it so why bother?
Rebecca: URGHH, you’re just like Dad!
Chase: What’s so wrong about being like Daddy?
Rebecca: Because he’s a-
John: Yes, what is so wrong about being like Daddy?
[Rebecca shuts her mouth, crosses her arms and turns around]
John: So… how were the callbacks?
Rebecca: -without turning around- Fine.
John: Look, Rebecca, Kitten-
Rebecca: -turns around sharply- DON’T call me that, I’m NOT your Kitten. -turns back around with her arms still crossed-
John: Rebecca, c’mon, I’m sorry. I’m so so so sorry alright? I was wrong for assuming, and judging.
Rebecca: -turns- Yeah you were TOTALLY wrong for judging, and you should be so so so SO sorry. You know, Dad, that really hurt, just knowing you don’t believe in me. My own father betrayed me. -turns back around-
John: Okay, look. I am so so so SO sorry. Can you just forgive me?
Rebecca: -turns her head- I’ll sleep on it.
John: Rebecca.
Rebecca: Fine, I’ll eat on it.
John: -deeper voice- Rebecca.
Rebecca: No, seriously Pop, I’m hungry!
John: -laughs- Alright, I’ll start on dinner, where’s your mom?
Rebecca: She went somewhere, not sure where.
John: Oh, okay… well I’ll get started. -sticks his head in the fridge-
Rebecca: Oh, and I have some news to tell everyone at dinner.
John: What news? Rebecca?
[He sticks his head out of the fridge, and sees that Rebecca’s gone. He shrugs and searches on in the fridge]
Chapter Eight
[After about an hour of VERY tense waiting, Janice calls Rebecca and Veronica into the auditorium. There, Jake stood, looking happy, next to Mr. Falam]
Mr. Falam: Ms. Woods, Ms. Sontarrow.
[Jake smiles at them]
Mr. Falam: Well girls, it seems like Mr. Jude has made his decision. His very QUICK decision. -gives Jake a look-
Jake: -smiles confidently- What can I say? I know what I want, and I’m not afraid to go after it.
Veronica: -whispers to Rebecca- See, he and I have SO much in common, you don’t have a chance.
Rebecca: Yeah, you’re right…
[Veronica grins with a triumphant glow, as Rebecca mutters under her breath, you heartless Grinch]
Veronica: -turns her head sharply- What was that?
Rebecca: -smiles sweetly- Nothing!
Mr. Falam: LADIES, now if you don’t want to know Jake’s answer, then mayb-
Veronica: Mr. Falam, I’m pretty sure we all know who’s going to get the part. So why don’t we just move onto the congratulations.
Mr. Falam: Veronica, are you sure you know Mr. Jude’s answer??
Veronica: Yes, yes, I’m sure, and we both totally understand! Right Rebecca?? -smiles a fake, sweet smile-
Rebecca: -looks down- Um yeah, of course.
Jake: So you totally understand?? No hard feelings?
[Rebecca’s heart drops, while Veronica smirks triumphantly]
Rebecca: Yeah… no hard feelings at all…
Jake: Rebecca? What? NO! Haha, funny I wasn’t talking to you. I was talking to Veronica!
Rebecca: -eyes widen and whispers- Oh, my, god.
Veronica: -laughs- Haha, Jake, you’re soooo funny.
Jake: -blinks at her confused- Huh?
Veronica: -stops laughing- You were joking right? RIGHT?
Rebecca: You were??
Jake: NO, Rebecca, of course not, I wasn’t joking, I was dead serious.
Veronica: WHAT?!? YOU WERE SERIOUS?
Jake: No hard feelings right?!
Veronica: WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE HER?! WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT THAT THING, SHE A LOW DOWN PATHETIC LOSER, A NEWBIE.
Mr. Falam: Okay, Ms. Sontarrow I think that’s enough.
Veronica: NO IT’S NOT ENOUGH, YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND, I’VE NEVER GOTTEN STOOD UP! I’VE GOTTEN A PART IN EVERY SINGLE MOVIE I’VE TRIED OUT FOR.
Mr. Falam: And you would have gotten a part in thi-
Veronica: -starts to cry- BUT I’VE ALWAYS GOTTEN THE LEAD. THE LEAD, BECAUSE I’M THAT GOOD.
Mr. Falam: THAT’S ENOUGH, MS. SONTARROW.
[Everyone’s speechless, including Veronica, they’ve never heard Mr. Falam yell like that]
Mr. Falam: Ms. Sontarrow, I’m sorry you didn’t get the lead, but I’m sorrier about the way you acted, because you would have gotten a very important leading role, but because of the way you acted, now you have nothing. -turns to Rebecca and shakes her hand- Congratulations Ms. Woods, you really are a good actress, I will be looking forward to seeing your movie.
[Mr. Falam leaves and then Veronica leaves with Janice. Rebecca and Jake stand there… quiet, taking everything in]
Jake: Well, I’m really glad you’re got the part, and yeah, congrats Rebecca.
Rebecca: -blushes- Thank you for choosing me.
Jake: Well I only chose the girl that was the best for the movie…
Rebecca: -kind of disappointed- Oh…
Jake: And the girl that I had the best chemistry with.
[Jake reaches for Rebecca’s hand and holds it, he looks into her eyes and smiles, Rebecca feels like she’s melting, they stand there for a while just looking at each other]
Chapter Seven
Mr. Falam: Okay, I’ve heard enough, thank you Rebecca. You may go back to your seat now.
[Rebecca stands up and goes back to her seat. After watching one more girl perform, Mr. Falam asks all the girls to go into the hall while they discuss the parts]
Janice: Well ladies, I thought you all did great.
One of the girls: Just great? More like spectacular.
Janice: Err, yeah, you did spectacular.
Rebecca: -smiles shyly- I thought you did really good.
Girl: -looks Rebecca up and down- Yeah, I thought I did good too.
Janice: Okay, uhh well I’m going to go and check up, see if they’re done yet.
[Janice leaves the room, and tension rises]
Rebecca: I’m Rebecca, Rebecca Woods, what’s yours?
Girl: -crosses her arms- Veronica, Veronica Sontarrow, duh.
Rebecca: Umm… well it’s nice meeting you, I hope I get to kno-
Veronica: Look, I’m not here to make friends, with any of you. I’m here for the part of Lilly. And in case you didn’t know, I ALWAYS get what I want. So don’t even get your hopes up cause I want that part, AND Jake. If you know what’s best for you, stay out of my way or someone WILL get hurt. Mkaaii?
[Rebecca stands there speechless]
Veronica: Yeah, that’s what I thought.
[Veronica walks away with Rebecca still speechless. Janice comes out and motions for them to come back inside]
Mr. Falam: Hello ladies, after some tough calls, and arguments we’ve decided on some of the parts. But we’re only going to tell you who’s going to play Lilly. We talked about it, and we figured the 2 obvious choices, were probably the best ones.
[That moment Rebecca looked to Veronica. Veronica saw Rebecca looking at her and smirked at her]
Mr. Falam: So it’s not between Rebecca Woods and Veronica Sontarrow.
[Rebecca’s eyes widen and she takes a deep breath in. Veronica jaw drops]
Mr. Falam: Congratulations to all of you for making it this far! Some of you we might put as supporting roles.
Veronica: But… but Mr. Falam!
Mr. Falam: Yes Ms. Sontarrow, is there a problem?
Veronica: No, but how could this be possible??
Mr. Falam: Well let me explain this for you, Ms. Sontarrow, simply and slowly … You…-points to her- equal…to…Ms….Woods -points to Rebecca-
Veronica: I know that! I meant how could -points to Rebecca with a disgusted look on her face- that thing be as good as me??
Mr. Falam: Well, if you paid more attention to her, instead of your cell phone, maybe you could be BETTER than “that thing.”
Veronica: -jaw drops- HMPH. Well what’s going to be the tie breaker?
Mr. Falam: Mr. Jude.
Rebecca: -gets out of her shock phase- Sorry I don’t understand?
Mr. Falam: Mr. Jude will decide which one of you he wants to act with.
Veronica: Oh, well that’s a done deal then, Jake’s obviously going to pick me.
Mr. Falam: Oh don’t be too sure about that, Ms. Sontarrow.
Veronica: What?!
Mr. Falam: I’ve seen Ms. Woods and Mr. Jude act together, and they’ve got quite some chemistry there.
[Rebecca blushes until her face is red, while Veronica’s jaw drops for the third time]
Veronica: WHAT?!?
Mr. Falam: -blinks twice- Ms. Sontarrow, surely you’re not that dumb are you? Do you need me to explain it slowly to you again?
[Rebecca giggles, but Veronica gives her a death stare and Rebecca quickly covers her mouth and stares down]
Veronica: NO. When will Jake decide?!
Mr. Falam: Soon, very soon.
Veronica: Well, Jake and I still have some very good chemistry!!
Mr. Falam: Yes, yes, Ms. Sontarrow, whatever you say.
Veronica: WE DO, YOU’VE SEEN US.
Mr. Falam: There’s no need to yell, I know you two have good chemistry, I’m just saying it’s never good to be too cocky.
Veronica: -narrows her eyes and stares at him- Well… um… WHATEVER!
[She gives them both another icy stare and storms away]
Mr. Falam: Maybe this is the wrong movie for her…
Rebecca: What do you mean Mr. Falam?
Mr. Falam: Hmm… next time we do a remake of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, remind me to call her.
Chapter Six
[They entered the audition room, and once again the light blinded Rebecca]
Jake: Hey Rebecca.
Rebecca: -blushes- Oh hi Jake.
Jake: So you’re here for the callbacks huh?
Rebecca: Yup, I was so surprised!
Jake: Haha, I wasn’t! I really thought you were great. And if Mr. Falam didn’t see that, he’s probably blind.
Rebecca: -smiles and blushes- Thanks.
[Janice calls Jake onto the stage and comes up for Rebecca]
Jake: Oh well I gotta run, so I’ll read with you later?
Rebecca: Yeah! Sure!
[Janice comes and takes Rebecca to a seat. They watched Jake read with three other girls, in 3 different scenes. Rebecca got more nervous every second. She thought, “Woow, those girls are really good…” I wonder if I even have a chance. Finally after all 3 girls, it was Rebecca’s turn]
Mr. Falam: Hello Ms. Woods, it’s good to see you again.
Rebecca: -smiles- Yes, same with you.
Mr. Falam: Well let’s get started, here’s your script and we’ll begin whenever you’re ready.
Rebecca: -looks at her script- But Mr. Falam, Janice said we were going to do the kissing scene today?
Mr. Falam: Oh no, change of plans, we’re doing this scene.
Rebecca: The scene where Troy falls in-
Mr. Falam: Yes, that one, now let’s go.
[Rebecca takes a deep breath, this time she’s in a setting and has props. Jake was already in bed, in character. She tries to do this as natural, because she knows there’s nothing worst than watching a fake actress try to act]
Rebecca: Okay, I think I’m ready.
Mr. Falam: Alright, you may begin.
[Rebecca walks up to “the nurse”]
Rebecca: Hi, I’m here to see-
Nurse: Troy Henson –smiles- you must be Lilly Parker.
Rebecca: -confused- Um yes, if you don’t mind me asking, how do you know?
Nurse: Troy talked about you quite a lot.
Rebecca: -smiles- He’s talked about me?
Nurse: Well yes, he’s been here before too, I’ve gotten to know him really well.
Rebecca: -repeats her words- Been here before? What do you mean?
Nurse: Oh, this isn’t Troy’s first time here, didn’t he tell you that?
Rebecca: Oh no, I had no idea…
Nurse: Well I got to go, so just sign in here and I think you know where Troy’s room is.
Rebecca: Okay, thank you! -thinks about what the nurse said-
Rebecca: Huh? Wait! What do you mean by talked??
[The nurse didn’t look back, she sighed, and walked into the room]
Rebecca: -smiles at the sight of him- Hey Troy.
[He doesn’t move, her smile turns into a frown]
Rebecca: Troy? Trooooooy.
[He still doesn’t move, Rebecca starts to get worried]
Rebecca: Trooy, come on, this isn’t funny! -nudges him a bit-
[The doctor comes in]
Rebecca: Oh hello.
Doctor: There’s no use in shaking him. He’s not going to wake up.
Rebecca: What are you talking about??
Doctor: Didn’t anyone tell you?
Rebecca: Tell me what?!?
Doctor: Well, yesterday night, Troy was being assisted to the washroom with a nurse. And he somehow fell in the washroom.
Rebecca: Oh, well, he’ll be okay, it was only a little slip right?
Doctor: Actually no, it was quite serious. Troy fell on his head pretty hard.
Rebecca: -confused look- What? But how could this happen?? Wasn’t the nurse there with him?
Doctor: Not in the washroom.
Rebecca: Oh well when’s he going to get better?
Doctor: We don’t know.
Rebecca: -starts getting frustrated- What do you mean you don’t know?! Aren’t you a doctor?!
Doctor: Well yes, but the thing is, Troy’s in a coma.
[When she heard that word, she fell to the ground and starts crying]
Rebecca: -quietly- Coma? But how… why… I don’t get it… why?! Everything was going perfectly for us…
