The Secret II - Chapter 9

The following day, I arrived at the theatre on time for the first practice. Everyone received a copy of the script. Then we all received a rehearsal schedule. I was marked on almost everyday, I never knew how much lines Juliet had until I read the script.

When everything was organized, I was put to start rehearse on Act I, Scene III with Lady Capulet and Nurse. So we started.

"Marry, that 'marry' is the very theme, I came to talk of. Tell me, daughter Juliet, How stands your disposition to be married?" Lady Capulet started.

"It is an honor that I dream not of." I followed.

"An honor! were not I thine only nurse.." The Nurse said.

"CUT!! Nurse, you need to be a little louder." The director yelled.

So it continued. We started over many times. It was a long day, but it was all worth it.

When I got back to Robert's castle, I was exhausted. I didn't talk about the rehearsal at all to Becky because I knew it would make her feel bad. Instead, we went back downtown and shopped for a while.

~~ FEW DAYS LATER ~~

Today it was just another that I was going to rehearse for Romeo and Juliet. But when I got there, I realized that we were rehearsing Act II, Scene II, and the famous balcony love scene. The worst thing was, I had to rehearse with Kai.

So he started reading the lines. He wasn't that bad.

Then when it was my turn, I followed, although my voice sounded a little funny, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet."

"Cut! You need to make eye contact!" The director yelled again, "you're in love! You love her and you love him. You need to show it in your actions and by using eye contact! Now start over."

I felt uncomfortable, but for the sake of the play, I tried as hard as possible.

So did he, I could tell from staring in his eyes for so long. Suddenly a flash of memory came back, it was the night from the broken bridge where we shared a beautiful kiss. Then I couldn't get it out of my head so I couldn't concentrate anymore.

Luckily, we had a break. Later the entire day went by slow. It was awkward. Very awkward. Every time I had to do a scene with Kai, my head suddenly overflows with old memories back when we were going out.

Then the dress rehearsal day arrived. It was raining outside, so I was very wet when I got into the theatre. I went into my dressing room and took a look at all the beautiful costumes. This dress rehearsal was very important because the opening night was going to be the night after.

When I walked out of my dressing room in my costume, the director was giving out pep talks. I saw Kai, he looked cute and somewhat uncomfortable in his costume. Then he walked over to me and said, "You look amazing."

"Thanks." I said quietly, "and you too."

"Sure." He said sarcastically.

"No, really. You look umm.... cute." I looked away.

Soon later, we were on stage. Then the kiss came. I was really afraid and insecure. But somehow it came out natural. I was so surprised.

After the dress rehearsal, it was already 6 pm and it was still pouring outside. While I was trying to figure out what to do, Kai came in behind me and said, "What are you waiting for?"

"Umm... I don't know, well, I don't have a way of getting back."

"Well, I can walk you back." He said, "If you want."

"Thanks but no thanks."

"What is wrong with you? For once, I'm nice and you refuse?" He raised his voice.

"No, what will Becky think of all this?" I yelled back. "After all, you are the one who's going out with her."

He paused then asked quietly, "Are you jealous?"

"Jealous? Are you kidding me." I lied. Deep inside, I was jealous.

"Oh right. I forgot, you hate me." He said it in a weird tone.

Then I paused and asked, "What if I said I was a little jealous?"

He looked at me again, "Well, I don't think you have to be jealous of anything."

"Why not?"

"You are beautiful, guys like you. You are independent maybe sometimes too independent. And you get whatever you want." He went on explaining.

"Whatever I want?" I repeated, "No really."

"Okay, so what is one thing that you would really want?" He asked.

"Umm... I .. I shouldn't say." My face turned red.

"Fine."

"Alright, I'll tell you." I thought about it then, "No no, I shouldn't."

"Well, is it something or somebody?" He asked again.

"Well, it's somebody." I answered. "And that's all I will tell you."