CHAPTER 2:

Too short, too fake, too untalented. Dan, Serena and a couple more members of the crew have already seen a dozen of male characters, but none of them was good enough to be in this movie. Dan needed someone that would have chemistry with Serena, they all had something that didn't go for their favor. Serena was pretty tall for a girl, and finding a male lead taller than her was not that easy. Dan told everyone to take a five, before inviting more people in for an audition. He was really tired and he was bound to find a perfect actor just like he found a perfect actress. The young director was really impressed by the comments she was giving on every one that entered the room, she was a professional and he liked that. He liked how his whole team was working together and how they all put their whole hearts out for this movie, making him regret ever thinking about hiring another director.

"I hope you're not tired" said Dan approaching Serena with two cups of coffee. He passed her one and drank from his.

"Not at all, I'm actually enjoying this. I'm glad you asked me to stay and help you pick out some of the cast" she still can't believe he did that. She knew that the movie centered mostly about her, and that she had a say in who she wants to act with but none of the other directors would usually do that.

"I'm glad I did too, you're really helping with this. We just need someone to have that click with you. You know? Like I want this to be perfect" Serena noticed the light in his eyes whenever he was talking about his work. He was so passionate about it and he was putting much effort in this which made her get more excited about the movie. Up until the morning, it was all just a dream to her. But not anymore, she knew that as soon as they start on shooting, her whole life is going to change. For the next six months, her whole life was going to be revolved around the movie and Amelia. The blonde actress was under so much pressure for the fear of ruining a perfect script by her acting, but she knew that with work she could do it and she sure as hell was going to work hard to prove that she indeed deserved this role.

The filming crew took their seats again, hearing the next actor's name being called they all hoped that he would be good. A tall red head wearing a black trouser and a blue shirt entered the room and without introducing himself he started reciting his lines. Dan adjusted in his seat suddenly giving this man all of his attention, observing his moves and concentrating about every single detail of him.

"Patrick McPenn" Just as he finished the lines he was given to say, the tall guy introduced himself looking at everyone in this room.

"Nice to meet you Patrick" replied Dan and looked straight to Serena who was looking at him with a smile that let him know that they were both on the same page. This guy was talented and looked like he was the one for this film.

"Serena can I speak with you for a second please? Patrick serve yourself something from the table" he said motioning to where the table was.

Serena stood up and followed Dan to a room corner where he was waiting for her.

"So, what do you think?" he asked her already knowing the answer

"It seems like you have found what you were looking for" True, that's exactly what he thought.

"Can you maybe do a little scene together? Like just a couple of lines if you don't mind" Serena nodded her head and they both went back to their places calling Patrick and telling him what was going on.

The chemistry between the two was inevitable, it seemed like they both have known each other's for years and that they have practiced this before. Dan was watching them saying their lines with a smile on his face that clearly meant that his acting crew was finally complete and that he can lastly start filming.

"Okay Patrick, we're not going to tell you that we'll get back to you, because you actually got the role" he said watching what he loved the most about his job. The excitement and enthusiasm of the actors when they're hired. The young actor thanked him and got out of the room after being told that he'll be contacted with the details.

After a long day of auditioning, the cast was finally ready. Dan had his Amelia, with John the love of her life, and every other cast member that would take part in this movie and he couldn't be more grateful.

In order to get along well, Dan organized a weekend at the Hamptons where he rented three houses plus the one he owns there. He invited every single one of the cast telling them it was a way they could all get to know each other before shooting, which was due to start on Monday. Dan wished so bad that the cast will actually be friends and they will enjoy each other's company rather than it just being work. It was six months of shooting at the least, and it was going to be hard if one of them didn't like the other.

Serena was in her room, packing what she thought she'll need for her trip to the Hamptons. Colin was sitting on the bed watching her every move. He didn't see the importance of this trip nor did he approve of it. They never really went on vacations without one another except for family visits and with families like theirs that was barely called a vacation.

"A bikini?" he asked when he saw her take out her black bathing suit and put it in her suitcase. He was questioning every single piece of clothes she was placing in her suitcase, Serena wouldn't be surprised if he asked her to take coats instead of summer clothes.

"Yeah?" she replied acting as if she didn't know why he was asking when in fact she was sure that he didn't like her to be out in her bathing suit when he wasn't around, heck he wasn't that fond of bikinis even if he was there. If there was one thing Serena hated about Collin was his jealous personality, but because of all his other good traits she didn't mind it and was actually used to it by now.

"I mean you're going to be wearing that there? You don't have to swim you know?"

"Yeah I don't have to, but I kind of want to. You know how much I love the beach, and with your working we never had the chance to go this summer so this would be a great opportunity."

"Well how about I accompany you there?" he asked for the 10th time. He knew her answer's going to be no, but he still gave it a shot. She already told him that the producer only wanted them there so they would have to talk to one another instead of their friends.

Serena gave him a look that clearly said no, then she dropped her suitcase going to the bed and lying beside him placing her hands in his and feeling how cold they were. She hated when it happened, she knew that he couldn't change that about himself and she accepted him for it, for always being so protective of her and she usually avoided giving any reason to be jealous, but this time she couldn't do a thing. Dan himself called her to invite her and it would be really rude of her to say no.

"Baby, you know that I would be happier with you there, but I promise you I'll call you every couple of hours and text you regularly. There's nothing you should worry about, and besides you trust me right?" she asked hoping his answer would be a yes and was instantly relieved when she saw him nod his head. She kissed him hard on the lips feeling him lose some of the tension he was holding in.

The ride to the Hamptons was awkward to say the least, nobody knew one another and they barely had anything to talk about except for the weather and a couple of other boring topic. Serena was in the car with Patrick, two other actors and a camera man. She was slightly disappointed when she didn't see Dan in the car when it came to pick her up. She knew that it would've been less weird if he was there since he knew everyone and she quite enjoyed his company.

The car came to a stop and they all figured they arrived. Getting out of the vehicle, Serena started observing the surroundings, she thought that it must be Dan's place and what a place it was. She has always dreamed of having something like that, with the garden well taken care of and the immensity of the house, she was captivated by its beauty. Colin had a place here in the Hamptons which is why he insisted of spending the weekend there so she could crash in rather than staying at a stranger's house but she refused. But his home was nothing like that, they barely visited it, and her boyfriend never actually took care of it. She always mentioned that it was a shame, and that they could at least go there once every month to check on it and maybe make it more representable, but Colin didn't really have the time for that with all of his work. Looking around, she was memorizing everything about this place. The smell of the fresh grass was so refreshing, as was the sound of the water tickling from the little fountain that was in the middle of the place.

"Hello guys, I hope the ride wasn't tiring" A young girl's voice interrupted her meditation making her shift her eyes from the paradise she was observing to the blonde short girl standing in front of them. Every person there answered her introducing themselves except for Serena who was still in gaze trying to figure out who this girl could be. She had no idea why the voices in her head were wishing it wouldn't be Dan's girlfriend and they were seriously starting to bug her.

"Hey Jenny Humphrey" said the girl standing in front of Serena and putting her hand out for her to shake it.

Huh? Humphrey? What if it was his wife? Thought Serena in her head before getting back to reality and introducing herself to the girl.

"So I see you're going to be the lead huh?"

"Yeah" she answered shyly. "What about you?"

"I'm actually going to be responsible for yours, and the whole cast's wardrobe" Serena checked her out and was really glad this girl had a good taste in clothes, she was a black short with a yellow crop top and some black sandals. If there was one thing Serena liked next to acting, it was fashion. Ever since she was a little girl, her favorite activity was shopping and he favorite stress relief was buying shoes.

"Oh nice to meet you. Are you Dan's wife?"

"Oh my god" replied Jenny giggling "I'm his little sister" she said not being able to contain her laughter.

"Sorry! I just didn't see any resemblance and with your last name I just figured" she replied, now laughing along with the young girl.

Just when Jenny was about to reply, Dan joined in next to them
"So I see you two met and are actually getting along?" he said smiling to see them laughing together.

"Serena here thought we were married" replied Jenny explaining to her brother the reason behind their laughs, and saw him join in with the laughing session as soon as she mentioned that.

"Hello Serena" he said greeting her properly "Thank you for being able to join us, this is my place and this is where you're going to be spending most of the day, as for sleeping you can choose any house you'd like, someone could show them to you and you can choose"

"Actually I like you, and I think you should sleep here with Dan and I, we have plenty of place and we both could have much fun together" Jenny had always been a forward person, she never thought before speaking and she always confessed things way too early. To her luck, Serena really liked her too and instantly agreed with her proposition making the two Humphreys smile and walking her to her room.

Chapter 2, I really hope you liked it. Let me know what you think, whether it's a bad or a good comment.

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