Take A Chance

I'm on a roll recently aren't I. Third story on the go. I should probably finish my others but I'm actually quite proud of this idea. So basically this is the story of Dawn Steele getting a job on wild at heart. It will be hers and Stephens's relationship off screen. I feel like they would make an amazing couple in real life as well. It will start off when Dawn joins the cast and continue from there. It will be mainly Dawn and Stephen but I also want to include Deon and Stephen friendship along with Dawn's and Stephen's partners and Stephens daughter, Anyway off we go...

Chapter One – Dreams do come true

Dawn's POV

I can't believe how nervous I actually am. I've had plenty of moments like this before. Everyone has them, waiting for the call to see if you've got the job. Worst than the actual interview in my opinion, this time it seems so much worse than ever before. I've auditioned to take the place of Amanda Holden on my favourite TV program Wild at Heart! What an opportunity? I was a bit worried at first, six months away in a foreign country working with animals and Children. Someone said once never work with Children or animals, I forget who, and now look what I'm doing, hopefully working with both! I'm desperate for this job; I'd been pacing in front of the phone desk for over half an hour before Paul grabbed me around the waist and pulled me onto the sofa embracing me into a hug trying to calm me down.

"Chill Dawn, it's only a job" Paul commented. I love Paul, of course I do but sometimes I feel like he doesn't understand me

"You know how much I want this Paul, it's my favourite program, and I feel like this is my last chance with acting. Please just understand that"

"You're going to be away from me and our dogs for six months can you cope with that, that's all I'm worried about?"

"You can come and visit, they made that clear and the dogs will be fine without me. Elephant's, Giraffe's, look how amazing this opportunity will be, just be happy for me, like I would be for you. I've only met Stephen once during the audition to see how we gelled and he seems to be an amazing guy, it would be amazing to work with him and Deon, he's the funniest man I've ever met, there amazing people. After just half an hour we were laughing and joking I felt like I'd known them all especially Stephen for most of my life"

Before Paul could interrupt my rant the phone rang...

"Hello, Dawn Steele" I answer nervously

"Ashley Pharaoh, creator of Wild at Heart, I'm sure your very nervous about this so I'll be quick... you've got the job!"

"Really? Thank You so much. I'm very looking forward to working with you all" oh my god, oh my god, oh my god I'm crying! I feel Paul put his arms around me he doesn't look very happy for me, what is wrong with him!

"We're looking forward to working with you too, we were all very impressed with your audition, you're a very talented actress and you seemed to have gelled remarkably well with Stephen."

"Thank you so much" I seem to be repeating this so much, but that's all I can think to say at the moment I'm in shock

"We have your tickets in the post for the flight, you leave on 10th June from Heathrow, I'll let you get going, let this sink in but remember as part of your contract you can only tell close family until the press release, there's a letter explaining everything in the post, I look forward to seeing you in South Africa."

"Thank you again" I conclude as I put the phone down overwhelmed

I jumped out my seat and start dancing around the room "I got the job, WOOO! I'm so happy, you will come visit though won't you Paul?" I ask turning round, doubt in my mind.

"Of course I will, well done sweetheart" He smiles genuinely this time pulling me into a hug. I don't know how long we stayed but I felt happy and content I'm with the person I love and have now got a dream job, life is perfect.

I can't wait; 10th June can't come quick enough in my opinion. This is a big step in my career but hopefully the right one. If one thing's for sure, Life's too short not to take chances. All through my life, every chance, every opportunity that's be given to me I've tried my best and grabbed them. Yeah, not all of them have worked out but without taking a risk you'll never get anywhere in life.

One thing for sure, life's about to get very interesting and you know what? I can't wait!

Not very happy with this it's a bit short for my liking. I'm trying to make Dawn seem very Alice like but a bit more real. Next Chapter we'll have Stephen's and Deon's views on Dawn followed by her arrival at Glen Afric. If I accidently call someone by their screen name I'm sorry but I get confused easily. Anyway, thanks for reading please review, I'll try and get next chapter up as soon as.