PROLOGUE
BPOV
Since I was little, I was a huge fan of the big screen. I used to put on my mother's clothes and I portrayed many different roles from movies that I had seen. Since then, I knew that the only thing I wanted to do in my life, was acting. At the age of eighteen, it was time to decide what I would do with my life, as far as studies go. So, I finally told my parents that I would go study acting and attend a drama school. My mother Renee, as an art person herself, she was very excited and satisfied with my decision. My dad on the other hand, wanted me to become a teacher, doctor or police woman, like him or something that would help society. My stepfather, Phil, didn't have a problem at all. My parents had broken up, when I was really little, my mother moved out and I went to live with her and Phil. Phil was great.
I went to the drama school and it didn't take me a long time to stand out from the crowd. My teachers were really proud of me and they told me I was great, I had a promising future ahead of me and that I would become a great actress. And so it happened. I am now 26 years old and the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Awesome right? Yeah it seems like it. I took part in huge productions and I got to know so many people it's crazy how fast things went. And on top of that I was the leading actress in various movies that got amazing reviews from both the crowd and the critics. I'm really proud of myself, because I finally achieved what I wanted to do in life. I have everything. Or do I?
CHAPTER 1 (Starring role)
BPOV
I was trying to make some coffee as I was waiting for Mike to come to my house. Mike has been my manager since the start of my career and he's been helping me with everything I needed. He is going to bring me the script of a new movie that I should definitely have my mind on, since he says it's going to be a huge hit and it will be a step above for my career. Truth is, I've been wanting to take a break for a little while. A break from acting would be perfect for this time, but Mike insisted so much on me taking this role, that I decided to have a look at the script.
I decided to sit on my couch and I opened the TV to relax a little bit. I took a sip of my coffee and as I was going through the channels, I noticed that E! entertainment was talking about me.
"Shocking announcement. Rumors say that the famous actress Bella Swan is going to distance herself from the spotlight and she won't be starring in movies anymore. We can't wait to see if this is true or just another false rumor. As for all of Bella Swan's fans out there, all we have to say is hold on." The reporter announced.
"I'm not going to stop making movies! I hate that reporter, god she's awful. Twisting up everything I say to fit their show and make it perfect for gossip! Fuck." I murmured to myself, as I turned off the TV and I threw the remote on the couch. I was so pissed off at her.
I heard the bell ring and I headed for the door opening it up without even asking who it was.
"It was about time." I snapped at Mike.
"Hi Bella. It's good to see you too. What's up with you again?" Mike answered me and I could hear the irony in his voice.
We turned and started walking towards the kitchen and we sat on the chairs at the big dining table.
"I opened up the TV."
"Well that explains everything. What have I told you like a thousand times? Do not open the TV. Don't do this to yourself. People talk shit. Deal with it. Don't worry yourself with nonsense." He told me shaking his finger to me.
"I know, I know. Anyway. Want some coffee?" I told him, as I was putting some more for me as well.
"Yes please. We're going to need this today."
I filled a cup of coffee for him as well and I sat on my chair.
"Here you go." I told him as I handed him his coffee. "Well, what do you have to show me today? Did you bring the script?" I put my hair behind my ears.
He took a sip from his coffee and he cleared his throat a little bit.
"Well, it is a new production, a very promising one, and it is being talked about a lot lately. It is an adaptation of a best seller book and everyone can't wait for it to become a movie. The movie is going to be titled MUSIC AND LYRICS. It is about a girl named Jennifer, who left London and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in singing. She began singing in a bar where, one day a talent scout, Paul, found her and he tries to make her a big star. This way they begin to fall for each other, and it is their story about music and falling in love. I know you love romantic movies and I think that the role of Jennifer would suit you perfectly." Mike said.
"The story seems interesting. This means that I have to sing too, right?" I asked him and I took another sip of my coffee, feeling the warmth of it going down my throat.
"I knew you'd like it. Yes and don't tell me this is a problem. I've heard you sing and you are very, very good." He answered me with a determination on his voice.
"I don't know Mike. Leave me the script and I'm going to read it. I'll tell you my final answer tomorrow."
Then my manager opened his folder and he gave me the script with a smile on his face.
I gave him a smile back and I took the script from his hands.
"One more thing. What about the role of Paul? Did they find the actor?" I asked him.
"Not yet, but there have been conversations about the up and coming actor Edward Cullen to take the role. Have you heard of him?"
"Yeah, yeah I've heard of him. I'll call you tomorrow. Goodnight Mike." I told him as I escorted him out my door.
"Goodnight Bella. And don't open the TV!" he yelled as he was leaving.
"I won't." I told him as I was closing the door behind me.
I took my coffee from the kitchen table and I opened the TV again. I'm not really good at keeping promises I know, I know. And it's just been 2 minutes since he told me not to.
At the same channel that they were talking about me, they were now talking about a new actor. I turned the volume up.
"Seems like Johnny Depp should be scared. A new actor has joined the spotlight and let me tell you he is HOT. Edward Cullen, at just 28 years old, the new actor from London has women dying at his feet. His accent, his hot looks and his talent have taken him so far, he is expected to be the big star of this generation. We can't wait to see what he's up to. Stay tuned." The reported said from the TV.
"Let's see Mr. Hot guy. Are we going to work together after all?" I said to myself smiling.
EPOV
"Blue jeans, White shirt, Walked into the room you know you made my eyes burn" my phone started ringing. I ignored it and tried to go back to sleep.
"But you fit me better than my favorite sweater, and I know, That love is mean, and love hurts" it kept ringing.
I finally decided to take my phone and I saw who was calling. Who else? Emmet.
I put it close to my ear and I answered after what seemed a long time.
"What do you want?" I snapped.
"Open your door, you motherfucker!" Emmet yelled.
"Calm the fuck down. I was sleeping. Are you outside?" I told him as I was getting up from my bed.
"Nah, I just didn't have anything better to do and I decided to call you. Wake up and open the door." Emmet told me.
"Okay, okay. Stop yelling, I'm coming." I answered and I closed the phone.
I put on a t-shirt and a pair of jeans and I went to open the door.
"Hello, little brother. Welcome to Hollywood!" He told me excitedly as he was entering the house.
"Thank you. Now what the fuck do you want at this hour?" I asked him as I started heading for the kitchen.
"I have some great news and I couldn't help myself." He said and he grabbed a chair to sit down.
"Oh man, you just sounded like Alice." I told him and I started putting him some coffee.
Emmet was a year older than me and he had already built his career as a manager in Hollywood. When he heard that I was coming in America, he instantly assigned himself as my manager. Alice was our little sister, who had studied fashion and she is already in Los Angeles, as well. Alice could never hide her excitement. It's an Alice thing.
"Really? Well it's not my fault. She had influenced my manly and strong character."
I rolled my eyes at him and I sat beside him.
"Oh I forgot to ask you. Did you want coffee?"
"At this time? Thanks but no."
I raised my shoulders and I took a sip from my cup.
"Well, what did you want to say to me?" I asked him.
"I heard about a movie that they are going to begin shooting soon and they are looking for leading actors. You are fresh meat in this business and this production, I heard, is going to be really successful. It is about a girl, Jennifer, who has left London and moved to Los Angeles to become a singer. She then began singing in a bar where a talent scout, Paul, found her and as time passes by he tries to make her a big star and they fall in love with each other. You know what happens in movies with this kind of style. It's a romantic comedy, corny like you and the role of Paul fits you perfectly, in my opinion. What do you say?" Emmet told me patting me in the back.
"I'm glad you think I'm corny dude. I don't know. Leave me the script and we'll see." I told him indifferently.
"Don't tell me we'll see! I need to have an answer by tomorrow! Read the script and let me know."
"Alright, alright. Did they find the leading actress?" I asked him as he was giving me the script.
"No, but there's been some talk about Bella Swan."
"Um, I don't know her. Is she any good?"
"You don't know her? How are we even related? Where have you been living Edward?! She's the most famous and highest paid actress in Hollywood! If you want to succeed in this business you have to know everyone and everything. Thank god you have me." Emmet answered me surprised.
I tried to remember, but her name doesn't ring a bell to me.
"Well, I'm sorry but I don't know her. I hope she's as good as they say though, if we are going to work together."
"Hell yeah she is. Anyway, I have to go. Rosalie is waiting for me at my house." Emmet told me and he was heading for the door.
"Rosalie? New chick?" I asked him.
"Yep. Tall, blonde and great at sex. See you tomorrow brother." Emmet yelled as he was leaving.
"Ha-ha, see you brother." I told him laughing and I closed the door behind me.
I took my coffee and my laptop and I sat on my couch. I turned on my computer and I wrote Bella Swan on Google. She was really good looking and she had played in many big productions in the past I have to say. If she plays in this movie with me then, it seems like it would be an awesome opportunity for me.
I turned off my computer and I turned on my TV. I was switching channels, when I saw that on E! entertainment they were talking about me. Seems like Emmet did it again.
"Seems like Johnny Depp should be scared. A new actor has joined the spotlight and let me tell you he is HOT. Edward Cullen, at just 28 years old, the new actor from London has women dying at his feet. His accent, his hot looks and his talent have taken him so far, he is expected to be the big star of this generation. We can't wait to see what he's up to. Stay tuned." She said from the TV.
Wow. I didn't know I was that famous, already? Oh Emmet.
A new hot actor, as the reporter said, and a famous actress. What could happen with the two of us? Only if I accept I'll find out. I laughed and I turned the TV off.