Los Angeles, CA - Elena
"And that's a wrap. We're done guys, great job everyone you all should be very proud of yourselves." Andy, my director of the last movie I made, said as he went around the cast and crew giving each and every one of us high- fives and a pat on the back.
I am not quite a big fan of this movie, I only did it because I knew it would be a summer blockbuster and that it would pay well, so I was glad that filming finally wrapped up after 4 long months. 2 weeks ago, my manager called me and said that Paramount wants to remake Breakfast at Tiffany's, apparently the producers hand- picked 5 actresses whom they thought looked similar to the late Audrey Hepburn and that we were potential candidates to play the iconic role of Holly Golightly. Initially, I wanted to take a 3- month vacation with my boyfriend, Matt, who also is an actor; but after hearing about this potential career- changing opportunity I had to postpone all plans of going to Bora Bora and flew to New York City for a day for the audition. Matt, being the supportive and loving boyfriend he is, with it and even flew over to New York for moral support. The only down side to this job would be the fact that the production is set to shoot in New York City for 3 months, Matt unfortunately can't afford to stay in New York City with me as he needs to be in LA for pilot season auditions. Matt and I have not gone over 2 weeks without seeing each other so 3 months will be a very long stretch, and I don't think neither one of us are ready for that.
*Ring**Ring* "Hello Elena."
"Hey Steph, what's up?"
"I have bad news and good news, which one do you want first?"
"I don't like the sound of this give me the good news first."
"Okay, the good news is that I just got a call from the producers of Breakfast at Tiffany's and you got the part!"
"Oh my god are you serious, this is the best news ever Steph, I can't believe it!"
"They said they found the right Holly once they saw you. I know how much this means to you Elena, I'm so proud. But, like I said I still have the bad news."
"Tell me the bad news then."
"They want you to fly to New York on Friday for the chemistry test and then start shooting the next week, which means…"
"Friday? That's tomorrow! I don't even get to say goodbye to Matt."
"Yes I'm sorry Elena, if you can't make it then they said they will find another actress, their schedule is really tight and everything must not be delayed."
"Ugh, fine I guess I have to go then, tell them I'm in."
"Perfect, you are on the next flight to JFK and you'll be leaving at 11pm tonight, Ben will be picking you up to go to LAX. Have a safe trip and trust me this will be very worth it."
"Thanks Steph, again for everything."
"Of course Elena, talk to you soon when you get to New York."
"Talk to you soon, bye."
I finally got home from work, all I wanted to do was to lie in bed and watch Netflix and snuggle with my dog Beau, but that's not going to happen because my flight for New York leaves in 5 hours. Matt and I have made an agreement that whenever we are not together we try out best to FaceTime each other every day. He is currently in San Diego visiting his dad who is battling lung cancer and just had a operation. Being the good son that he is, he drove up immediately and stayed by his side and Rob, his dad, was set to be released from the hospital. I dreaded telling him that I got the part, as I know that he would drive back down to LA just to say goodbye to me, but I really don't want to deprive him from spending time with his father. Immediately after I got off the phone with Steph, I called my mom to share with her the good news and my best friend Caroline.
*Ring**Ring* "Hey babe you look so tired, what's wrong?"
"Nothing it's just been a long day and I have something to tell you."
"What? Are you pregnant?"
"What? No no no, it's not that, I got the role of Holly!"
"Oh my god babe I'm so proud of you!"
"Thanks babe, but there's a down side to this, I'm leaving for New York tonight. My flight leaves at 11 tonight."
"What? You are leaving tonight?"
"Yea, they want me there tomorrow for the chemistry test and shooting starts Monday next week."
"Hey that's fine, good news is my dad is set to be released tomorrow morning, so I can fly up on Saturday to New York and stay with you until Monday morning and fly back to LA."
"Really babe, you don't have to, I know how tired you have been the last couple of days. You sure?"
"I'm sure, I'd do anything to see you, even if it's just for a day."
"You're the best, this is why I love you so much. I miss you."
"I miss you too. I'll see you soon though."
"I know I can't wait, I'll have a surprise for you."
"Love you."
"Love you too, gotta go now, I need to start packing for New York."
"Love you bye." With that, I closed my laptop and headed back towards my room to finish packing. It was November and the weather in New York is not like in LA where basically the only difference in the four seasons is hot and hotter. It was about to snow in New York in about 2 weeks time and I had to pack all of my winter clothes which took up more space than I had planned. I was done packing much faster than anticipated, before I left I had to drop by Caroline to hand over Beau for her to take care of him while I'm in New York for 3 weeks.
"Hey Care, are you ready for me to come over."
"Yea, I'm ready you can come over now."
"Okay perfect, I'll come over in about 15 minutes."
"Okay see you."
Caroline has been really busy with her life lately, after her TV show wrapped up in Vancouver she decided to move back to Los Angeles to further pursuit her film career here. She just moved into her new house in West Hollywood a week ago and her furnitures have just been placed properly today, so I had to call in in advance to check if she was ready for me, because normally I would just go over without notice. She also has been really lonely ever since she broke up with her on and off- screen boyfriend Tyler Lockwood and so I thought giving her Beau would help her get over her heartbreak a little more easier.
*Ding Dong* Caroline immediately opens the door after the first bell, "Welcome!"
"Oh my gosh Care, your place is so nice, I'm starting to get a little jealous, maybe I will steal some of your ideas for my place." I said as I nudged her.
"Wait till you see the kitchen, you will die. Beau! My cutie pie!" Caroline squeaked as she grabbed Beau off my hands into hers.
"Shut up, your kitchen will make Martha Stewart drool. I'll definitely come here more often than you would like me to." I joked. I could see from Caroline's face that she too, wasn't so happy about the idea that her best friend would be spending 3 weeks away her. Before I got offered the job, I was going to show Caroline around LA, introduce her to my group of friends in LA, have fun, catch up on life. But now that I'm about to leave for New York in 3 hours, things have shifted a great deal, I will be missing her house warming party, our other friend Bonnie's 27th birthday party and other things.
"Hey Care, it will be fine, I'll try my best to come home every weekend and as often as I can." I tried to comfort her as I went over to her for a hug, something which we both needed, support from each other.
'I know, it's just with the breakup and everything that's been going on right now, sometimes all I need is my best friend by my side. Don't get me wrong though, you are not going to stay here in LA because of me, you are going to get on that flight to JFK and you're going to stay in New York and be the best you can be on set, I'll believe in you Elena Gilbert, you're going to do great things."
I was so touched by what Caroline had said, I couldn't bring myself to words and simply gave her other bear hug.
"So what does Matt have to say about all of this?"
"He has been really supportive throughout this entire process and I couldn't ask for anymore from him. He can't stay in New York for 3 weeks straight with me because of pilot season auditions here in LA, and he is in San Diego with his dad right now. Thank God is feeling a bit better and will be leaving the hospital tomorrow morning and so Matt is driving back down to LA and his flight for JFK is Saturday morning and he is staying with me in NY for the weekend coming back to LA on Monday morning. So it's going to be really hectic."
"Oh wow, I really shouldn't keep you here for too long, you have a flight to catch missy."
"I know I know, here I brought Beau's food for 3 weeks and his vet's emergency no. in case any thing were to happen. Call me if you need anything and you know if you really need me I will be on the next flight back to LA in a heartbeat."
"I know and that's why you are my best friend. Love you, I'll miss you so much Elena."
"Love you too Care."
Ben came over to my house to pick me up right on time at 9:00 sharp. I was all ready to leave with my two filled luggages and a carry on, made sure I turned off all the switches, before I locked the doors of my house.
"You ready to leave Miss Gilbert." Ben said as he carried my luggages to the trunk of the car.
"Yes I guess so."