"Ana Lee you are going to love this new job! I am so happy Netflix hired you! I knew you would be perfect for the job here" my longtime friend Belinda Maybell tells me as she leads me down the halls of the set of Fuller House.
I had been a make-up artist for years. I got my degree in cosmetology. Getting hired in the hills of Hollywood was a tough job. Belinda had worked Netflix into hiring me on the set for a long time. I was about to give up hope on getting hired.
I had done a few local youtubers make-up. But nothing as big as this! This was it! The launch of my career. If I did well here then I was sure to be working on movie sets here in Hollywood. That was always my dream. I did start my own youtube channel. It was doing well. I was showing off make-up tips for ladies.
I was only at two thousand subbers. It was better than being at one subber. I follow Belinda down the hall way. I wondered whose make-up I was going to be doing today on the set.
There was one other make-up artist who was on set today. His name was Angel. He worked also for famous Youtuber Trisha Paytas.
"I am so thrilled to finally get a yes or no back. I thought I was not going to get this job" I sigh happily as I watch for stars as people walk down the halls past us.
We had yet to meet anyone famous yet. Well Belinda was always meeting famous stars. I never had met one. I had been living in Hollywood for about three years now.
"Well try not to be nervous when you meet people. Okay? At first I was jittery as hell. But you know when you get to know them they are just like you and I. You will enjoy this job" Belinda gives me some pointers as she leads me into the room I was to be waiting for people to come in and do their make-up.
"My mother is going to be proud I landed my dream job. I do not miss Kansas City" I giggle as we close the door behind us.
I set down my make-up case kit down beside the vanity mirror. My work station. There were two of them. There was another station for Angel to work at. I was a small town southern girl. Trying to make it in a world of sharks. Could I make it? I hope so.
"You will do just fine. One thing though doll face. They have you use their own make-up. Sorry" she tells me as she places my make-up case aside.
"Really? Crap! I bought a whole bunch of new make-up. Really expensive makeup to" I groan.
"Don't worry. You can use that. I am sure. I will be sending someone into you soon. Good luck. If you need me text me" she calls out before she heads out of the room.
I look around. My new work station. I get a text message. I glance down. It was from my little sister Katie. "Good luck on the new job!" she text me back. I text her a thank you. I set my phone away in my purse. Someone comes in. I nearly jump. It was Angel. He welcomes me with a hug.
"Hello there Ana, right?" he asks me. I nod.
"No nervousness here girlie. I can tell you have a case of butterflies scattering inside you right? We are the ones who know how to make the stars beautiful. They will be hunting us down in no time" he jokes making me feel better. "Want me to grab us a drink down the hall before we start working all day?"
"Sure, that would be great. A Snapple for me please" I say as I rack my brain to remember what was in the vending machines down the hall. Angel leaves to go get our drinks. I look around to make sure I knew were everything was at.
"Hi there. I am here for my make-up" someone replies as they let themselves into my room. I try not to gawk. It was one of my childhood favorite stars. Jodie Sweeten! She was lovely in person to see. So much taller than myself!
"Hello! Come on in Miss. Sweeten. Pleasure to be with you today" I ramble on as nerves take over me.
I lead her to my chair. She sits down in front of me. I place a cloak around her shoulders so make-up would not rub on her outfit while I did it. "My name is Ana Lee" I tell her.
"You are new right Ana? I did not see you here last season we filmed?" she questions me.
"No I am new. You are right. Belinda helped me get hired" I explain to her as I begin to add on her foundation to her skin as her eyes stay shut.
"Do you like being a make-up artist?" she wonders.
"I love it. It has always been my dream to work here at a place like this. Or on set of movies" I ramble on. She was pretty easy going to talk to. Sweet lady so far.
"Have you done other shows before? Their make-up?" she wonders.
"No only for major youtubers in the area. Never a tv show yet. I do make-up tricks and tips on my own youtube channel myself" I inform her as I begin to lightly add blush highlights on her cheek bones.
"Well that is a nice start for that. What is your channel name? I will check it out" she asks me.
"Oh Makeup Dreams By Ana Lee. All one word" I explain to her.
"Cute name" she says.
"Thank you so much. I hope everything works out. I will be coming back here" I tell her.
"I am sure you will do fine" she says cheerfully.
"You sound like Belinda" I giggle. I start on her eye's now.
"Hi there. I am here for my make-up" a man replies as he comes letting himself in the room.
"Oh Angel is not here right now. I can be with you in just a few moments" I say as I turn to see who was in the room.
My heart about stops. My childhood crush from New Kids On The Block was standing right in the same room as me. I never once had been to a New Kids concert in my life. Jordan Knight!
He had on a simple black tee shirt. Blazer jacket over it. Black jeans. Wow he was amazing. He places his sunglasses on top of his head. Now I could see his beautiful brown eyes. I was melting into an Ana puddle right before them all.
"I did not know the New Kids were going to be on the set" I find my words at last come out of my cotton mouth.
"JORDAN!" squeals a happy Jodie.
"Stephanie Tanner! " Jordan jokes as they hug.
"I am so thrilled you are on set today!" laughs Jodie.
"I had no idea they would be here" I stammer.
I was now very star struck. I finished Jodie's make-up. I was going to do my childhood crush's make-up now? I felt the room spin.
Being so close to Jordan was a dream come true. I knew he was married though. No romance could ever happen for us. I grab the table as the room spins. I feel arms go around me.
"There you go. Are you alright?" says as deep sexy voice behind me. Jordan caught me in the midst of a fall.
"It is hot in here. Angel went to get a beverage for us" I ramble on.
"Are you alright?" Jordan worries over me.
We are now face to face. His beyond beautiful brown eyes focus on me. My heart hammers in my chest. He reaches out brushing my curly blond strand of hair out of my eyes for me. A soft sexy smile spreads on his face.
"I am now" I say softly.
This day keeps getting better and better.