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Date Posted: 13:40:38 11/17/07 Sat
Author: Mary
Author Host/IP: cpe-72-224-142-55.maine.res.rr.com / 72.224.142.55
Subject: Characters & Shadows - Chapter 9
In reply to: Mary 's message, "Characters & Shadows - Cont." on 14:30:27 11/11/07 Sun

Chapter 9

Lisa Fanning was pissed. Who did these people think that they were dragging her out here in the middle of absolutely nowhere to do this show that they ‘promised’ would be a major production and they wouldn’t even return her calls! Who the hell did they think they were? She was currently pacing in her hotel room alone now after demanding that everyone else leave immediately. If she heard one more of the whiny bitches complain about something she was going to scream.

Madeline was supposed to have called her over an hour and half ago. Tonight was to be the night that she auditioned alone with Michael Samuelle. Tonight was to be the night that she not only got the part, but then later that she got Michael. She had it all planned, first the part is awarded to her, Michael is awed by her performance, then they have dinner, drinks, back to his place. A night full of passionate love making and in the morning orange juice with champagne as they toast to their new power couple status in theater.

Then word would be leaked to the papers, thank you Madeline, everyone would want interviews, pictures, every word about their relationship would be printed in the papers and New York would be completely intrigued with them. From there they could do anything, any show they chose, nothing would be denied to them, offers would flow through the doors.

Eventually she was sure that Michael would marry her and then she would have everything that she had wanted for so many years. She just needed a few minutes alone with him to show him how incredible she could be and he would be addicted. He would want more and more and he would never let go. She knew she could do this. But she needed Madeline to call.

Last night had quite irritating as she waited with the masses of untalented bimbos put on completely for show. She would of course never stoop to an open audition, that was beneath her. But Madeline and Paul had insisted that she had to make it look good. A small compromise that she was willing to make in order to get on that stage with Michael alone and show him what she could really do. He would be amazed.

But just as she had spotted him and started to make her move toward Michael this Amazon like blond woman pushed rudely through the crows and she watched in shock as Michael ran after her. Good gawd she was almost as tall as he was and she was easily a size six. That tall cow shouldn’t even be in the same room with Michael. And the way she was dressed, it had been disgusting. Madeline went after Michael and they talked and shortly after that they wrapped auditions for the night.

Lisa never got a chance to talk with him last night, merely just a lovely smile shown his way as he passed her and he did nod his head in acknowledgment. He was so incredibly gorgeous that it still managed to take her breath away when he was near. She wanted him and she would have him. Lisa Fanning go what Lisa Fanning wanted. Every time.

She grabbed her coat and raced out the door yelling over her shoulder for someone to get her driver they were going to the theater.

*****

“Nikita. I know that this can be hard and overwhelming. But please take a moment and take a deep breath. Let’s not leave right away.” Michael had to find to calm her down or she was going to race out of this theater and never come back. He was at a loss at the moment about what was going on with her, but she obviously was upset about something.

“I can’t stay here,” she looked up at him with tears pooling in her eyes and it nearly broke his heart. He just couldn’t have her this distraught.

He relented, “I think it is a mistake to go, and I think we have to talk about it, but if that is what you really want…”

“Michael what have you done to this beautiful and talented sweet thing? She looks all upset.” Walter burst in on their conversation from out of nowhere and Michael wanted to shoot him for it.

“Walter, I didn’t know you were here.” Michael’s tone was clipped.

“That’s obvious by the look on your face. I was up in the light booth tinkering as you know I like to do. Next thing I know there’s this performance going on down here with someone that actually knows how to act. And I don’t mean you.” Walter smiled at the young actor.

When Michael hesitated Walter continued, “Are you going to introduce me or not?”

Michael finally brought himself back and was embarrassed at his oversight, “Oh, yes of course. Nikita Wirth this is Walter. Walter, Nikita Wirth.”

Nikita stood to greet the interesting gentleman with a long ponytail and bandana. She noticed that he had a kind smile,
“Nice to meet you”, as she shook his hand.

“Much nicer to met you,” he told her with a slight leer to his voice but his were playful. She felt a warmth from him and felt herself smiling at his playful tone.

Michael didn’t know what to think at this point, “Well, ah, Walter I was just going to take Nikita home.”

“Now why would you want to do that? We just met, I haven’t even made a pass at this beautiful woman yet.”

To Michael’s surprise Nikita smiled even brighter and almost laughed at Walter’s antics. “What do you do here Walter?” she asked.

“I like to think of myself as the reality guy. I keep these actors and actresses in line when they get all bent out of shape.”

“Don’t let him fool you. Walter is a master carpenter and one of the best stage designers and overall production managers in the business. He makes sure that everything is ready to create the world of the play.”

“Expect for the characters. Too much people stuff in that for me. I like to tinker with my toys, my tools. See what interesting gadget I can come up with for the production.”

“It sounds like you enjoy your work.” Nikita asked.

Something clouded his eyes for a moment and then it was gone, “Yeah, yeah I do. Hey there Sugar, you looked pretty good up there yourself you know.”

“I don’t know abut that.” Nikita said softly with a sigh.

“Well I do. I’ve been watching these things for longer than you’ve been alive. I have seen some horrible actresses. Trust me the stories that I could tell you would last for days. There was this one audition years ago…”

Michael intervened, “I’m not sure Nikita is up for one of your stories Walter. She did just meet you.”

Walter just smiled, “Sugar you get tired of this pretty boy here you come looking for me. You’re probably going to need someone to talk to through this production. It’s a tough one.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I won’t be in it. But thanks anyway.”

“Not in it? Now why would you be thinking that?”

Michael wanted to protect Nikita, “She’s a little upset after the audition. I think she just needs some time to think about this.”

“To think about what? I have watched the auditions for the last two nights. No one is even close to what she just did up here and Michael you know it. You heard what Madeline had to say about it, and it isn’t often she gives out compliments.”

Michael watched as Nikita nervously fidgeted with the hem of her sweater, “Nikita? What do you think? I’ll do what ever you want.”

His words were so sincere and his eyes so soft as he looked at her. She knew he was telling the truth, he would do whatever she wanted. It was comforting to know that. And

Walter seemed honest in his observations. Maybe she was over reacting, she was older now, she knew how to keep her emotions in check, she knew better how to control the situations that she was in. And that was the key. “I think we should stay just a little longer.”

“That’s my girl,” Walter stated with happiness.

“Are you sure?” Michael asked softly looking directly into those beautiful blue eyes that he was starting to just love.

She nodded her head, “Yes, I’m sure.”

“They are going to want us to do another scene.” He wanted her to be sure, really sure.

“I know.”

Walter placed a hand on her shoulder, “But this time I’ll be sitting out here Sugar. You just concentrate on me and all will be well.”

She smiled and said with a sarcastic tone, “Oh that’s comforting.”

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