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This chapter is a bit more focused on meeting, however, I can promise you that in the next chapter, we will finally get to see the "moment" between our favorite couple. *wink*

Warning: unbeta. English is not perfect 'cause I'm Deaf. So, yep. :3

I don't own Attack on Titans.

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Paradis, USA
Trost, Rose City
A Couple of Days Later…

The blonde-haired beauty stood in front of the large building that she clearly remembered when she went audition over two weeks ago. She still couldn't believe that she came back with a new role. Historia is standing next to her "manager", Ilse who gap at the building with amazement. "Whoa… so, this is where the meeting will be held?" she asked Historia with curiosity while her golden eyes examined the on-zero-four Trost building. "Although… the name is a bit weird." Ilse blunted with a face.

Historia's lips twitch with amused. "I know. But it is one of the popular buildings that own by Mr. Smith, the CEO of Survey Talents Entertainment." She pointed it out as she did some research of her own a while ago.

Ilse perked up when she heard the CEO's name. "I heard that Erwin Smith has an amazing ability for finding potentials stars." She has heard of the powerful CEO man before. "I wondered if he is the one who saw your audition and thinks that you best fit for the main female lead?" she guessed with wondering.

"It's a possibility." The blonde-haired beauty answered with half-shrug. "Now, let's head in before we're late." She assures her servant/manager as she doesn't want to be late for her first meeting.

"Of course!" Ilse understood as she follows Historia to the building. "Wouldn't want to make a bad first impression." She added as she doesn't want the blonde-haired beauty to get a terrible reputation. Ilse promised herself silently that she will make sure that Historia will have the best reputation in stardom society.

When they step inside the building, Historia's ocean-blue eyes sparkle with recognition when she saw the older woman behind the desk. "Hello." Historia greeted the woman.

The older woman's eyes lit up with recognition of Historia's appearance. "Hello, dear. How may I help you?" she asked, politely with a soft smile.

"I'm here for the meeting at nine o'clock?" The blonde-haired beauty said with a shy smile.

The woman glanced at the computer screen and give few taps on her keyboards. Then she nods her head. "Yes, there is a meeting at nine in the morning. May I have your name?"

"Historia Lenz and this is my manager, Ilse." Historia introduced herself and her manager. Ilse just smiles at the woman quietly as she stands behind Historia.

It took a few moments, and the woman smiles as she turns her gaze on the blonde-haired beauty. "I found your name on the list. The meeting room is on the fifth floor, five-D room." The woman explained as she grabbed a paper map and highlighted the location. "Here… that is where the meeting room will be at." She handed the paper to Historia who took it not unkindly.

"Thank you." Historia thanked the woman with a grateful smile which the woman smiles back. The blonde-haired beauty turned to Ilse and tilted her head at the stairs. "Let's go." Ilse follows Historia to the stairs and ascended the stairs to the fifth level.

"The decoration inside this building is really fancy." The dark-haired servant commented with amazement.

Historia hummed in agreed with Ilse. Soon, they reached the fifth floor, and Historia followed the map that she turned a corner and down the corridor.

"Oh, there it is." The dark-haired manager pointed at the door of Five-D that was labeled.

The blonde-haired beauty took a breather and glanced up at her loyal servant who gives her a comfort smile. Which brings Historia's confidence enough that she extends her hand to the doorknob, twisted it inward and step inside with Ilse follows behind.

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Inside the room is large with clear white marble floor, ceiling-to-floor windows on the back with beautiful view, the wall was soft light-brown wooden, in the middle of the room, is where a large rectangle table with leather rolling-chairs around it and water bottles are front of the chair. There are eight people in the room, waiting.

All eyes instantly on hers which made her gulped nervously quietly. A shy smile appeared on her beautiful face. "H-hello." She tipped her head, politely greeted the people in the room.

A young pretty female smile brightly as she quickly skipped over to Historia. She has red hair that reached to her shoulders which tied in low pigtails with bangs, large green eyes, tan-skinned with freckles dust on her nose, and she wears a high-collar sleeveless shirt, light jeans mid-thigh shorts, and black combat knee-length boots. "Hey! I'm Isabel Magnolia." She introduced herself as friendly.

"Historia Lenz." The blonde-haired beauty said with a soft smile as her ocean-blue eyes lit with relief for a friendly greeting.

Isabel's eyes sparkle when she learned her name. "Oh~? So, you're the gal who will be playing the female lead?" Historia just nods her head shyly. "Not bad…" her green carefully studied Historia's appearance. "I can easily come up with few things…" she muttered to herself while placed her fingers against her chin, thoughtfully.

"Excuse me?" Historia tilted her head, confused.

The redhead smiles widely at her. "I'm the main Make-Up Artist. My job is to take care of leads' make-ups." She explained happily and proudly.

Historia hummed with understanding then she noticed Isabel's gaze on Ilse with confusion. "Oh, this is my manager, Ilse." The blonde-haired beauty clarifies for the make-up artist.

"Nice to meet ya!" Isabel smiles at Ilse who smiles back politely. "Come with me, I'll introduce you to others." The redhead grabbed Historia's hand and dragged her further into the room. "Farlan! Meet Historia." The blonde-haired male turned around and smiles charmingly at Historia as he leaned against the table with his arms crossed.

Farlan waves at blonde-haired petite. "Hello, I'm Farlan Church." His grey eyes noticed Ilse who stared at him with amazement. "I see that you heard of me." He stated with a knowing smile.

Ilse blinks few times and nods her head. "Y-yeah… I love your songs!" she attempts to control her fangirling over the blonde-haired singer.

"Thank you." Farlan beamed at her as he likes to meet a friendly fan who isn't too crazy over him nor just his appearance.

Historia frowned with puzzled while observed the blonde-haired singer. She doesn't recognize this male. Isabel turned to the petite girl with a half-smile. "I can tell that you didn't know him, but under his alias was Soldier." She informed Historia helpfully.

The blonde-haired beauty gasps softly. "Oh… that popular song, 'Fly High' by Soldier?" she has heard that song repeated on social media for months. Farlan nodded his head that she is corrected. "That song was amazing." Historia praised it as it did become one of her favorite songs.

Farlan thanked her with a grin.

Before anyone could speak, a door opened to reveal a tall and well-built man who has blonde hair that his bangs were parted down the middle, dark mustache and beard. His eyes are narrowed steel-blue as he wears a light-blue dress shirt with sleeves that rolled up to his elbows, dark jeans, and brown leather shoes. He also carried a laptop and a coffee with serious yet calm on his face. "Please take your seats." He informed the people in the room who quietly obeyed.

Isabel practically dragged Historia to sit on one of the empty chairs at the end of the table. Ilse decided to stand behind the blonde-haired beauty since she wants to make sure no one harms her charge.

The blonde-haired man ambled over to the chair that was between Historia and a handsome raven-haired male with a bored face. He paused when he stared at Historia, leaned over, and sniffed at her scent. Ilse nearly flips her shit out on the strange male who dares step closer to Historia, however, the blonde-haired beauty just smiles slightly awkwardly and baffled at him out of politely.

Once he is satisfied, he leaned back and set his laptop and his coffee on the table. "Miche Zacharius, the Director." Miche introduced himself calmly. He sat down on the leather chair and his steel-blue eyes observed the room carefully. "Where are Dreyse and her manager?" he called out, puzzled. However, no one knew the answer, so he turned to a young female with a questioning frown. "Nifa?"

Nifa already had her tablet out as she taps few times on the screen with a serious face. "…I got the message from her manager, he said they will be late, but we can proceed with the meeting without them." She informed the Director. Some people have obviously displeased expression on their faces. They didn't like it when people arrive at the meetings late because it was disrespectful and rude.

Isabel rolled her eyes. "That's nothing new for Dreyse." She grumbled, exasperatedly. Isabel has worked with the short-tempered actress before and she doesn't like the woman at all. Farlan who is sitting next to her heard her comment. He gently pats the redhead's hand in silent comfort.

Miche sighed softly but nod his head. "Alright. First, please introduce your name and your occupation. As you all know, I am Miche Zacharius, the Director." He turned his steel-blue eyes to his left side with a nod.

"Levi Ackerman. Actor." The handsome raven-haired actor blunted disinterestedly as he leaned back against the chair with his arms crossed.

Next to Levi is a blonde-haired singer who smiles charmingly. "Hi, Farlan Church. Actor. Also, under the alias of Soldier as a singer." Farlan said.

"Isabel Magnolia, Make-Up Artist." Isabel grinned widely happily.

Sitting next to her is another woman who smiles lovely when it's her turn. "My name is Nanaba and I do clothing designs and also a hairstylist." She exchanges a friendly smile with Isabel who has worked together countless times in the past.

"Nifa, and I'm the Director's Assistant." Nifa waves her hand with a smile.

The man pushed up his glasses. "I'm Abel and my jobs are scriptwriter and songwriter." He informed the others, politely.

Across Abel is a long blonde-haired man who half-grinned at them. "Eld Gin is my name and I'm an Actor and Stuntman." He said, coolly.

Skip over two empty seats to Ilse who almost shyly smiles at them. "My name is Ilse Langnar and I'm her manager." She pointed at Historia in front of her as she is still standing behind the blonde-haired beauty.

Historia straightens up her spine with a shy yet confident smile on her face. "Hello, I'm Historia Lenz and a—a new actress. It's nice to meet you all." She politely tipped her head out of respect for people that she knew she will be working with however long. She just earns good points in other's books by her well-manners.

"Good." Miche nods his head with satisfaction. "Now that is out of the way. Abel?" his steel-blue eyes glanced over the writer who picked up the large briefcase to the table, unlocked it, and opened.

Abel took out a stack of manuscripts from his briefcase. "I finished edited most of it as per your order, Miche." He took his own manuscript and passed the others to Nifa who grabbed one and passed it over to Nanaba.

It continues in a circle until Ilse took four manuscripts to placed two front of the empty chairs and one to Eld who smiles thankfully at her. Ilse returns to Historia's side with her own copy of the manuscript since she is curious about the film.

Historia read the title of the cover. HITMAN'S TEARS

"Please tell us about this story, Abel." Miche decided to let the writer explain the film of this book that Abel wrote.

Abel cleared his throat. "This story is called, Hitman's Tears, and the summary is about the Hitman who took a short break and met a lady. They both have sparks—the undeniable chemistry until the Hitman received a new mission to assassinate the Evanson's Heir and obtain Evanson's heirloom. However, there is a problem for Kane—the Hitman's name by the way—is that his target that he has to eliminate turned out to be the same girl he has been fancy to." He explained the story that caught others' attention easily and intrigued. "Ella, the true Evanson's Heir, and Kane are attracted to each other and the Hitman couldn't bring himself to kill the innocent girl. However, Ella's older stepsister, Caily wants the heirloom and the Heir's position, so she ordered the assassin to eliminate Ella. Kane discovered the information, ran away with Ella for protection to France." He explained further while he lightly tapping his manuscript with his pen.

Historia was truly interested in this story as she couldn't wait to act such an honored female lead. Her ocean-blue eyes glanced at the script in front of her, she flipped it open and saw the lists of casts.

───── ❝ Cast List ❞ ─────

KANE FROSSARD ….. LEVI ACKERMAN
ELLA EVANSON ….. HISTORIA LENZ
WYATT JOHNSON ….. FARLAN CHURCH
CAILY EVANSON ….. HITCH DREYSE
ASSASSIN JONES ….. ELD GIN

Historia's ocean-blue eyes read down the extra casts that she doesn't recognize of the names except for one name. 'Oh! Sasha got the role? That's wonderful!' she mused with a small smile on her face. It seems that Sasha will be playing the role of a café worker in England. She turned the page and noted the list of sets that take place in England and France.

"Excuse me?" a shy voice speaks up as Ilse raises her hand out politely. "May I know how long this movie will be shooting?" she asked, curious.

Abel hummed thoughtfully. "I would say the shooting will take about two-to-three months." He answered.

'So that means entire summer vacation. That's not too bad.' Historia mused, relieved and nervous.

Miche opened his mouth. "The scenes and time?" he asked the writer with limited words. Fortunately, Abel understood the meaning question behind the Director's words.

"There is a total of sixty scenes and the film will take up about two-hours long." Abel answered while he watches others who wrote down some notes on their manuscript or not. "From what I calculated, we will take fifteen scenes in England and forty-five scenes in France." He added the info.

The Director hummed with contemplative when he continues reading through the script calmly then paused one of the pages. "I've seen you changed few scenes between Kane and Ella." He commented.

Historia raises her eyebrow with curiosity while Ilse flips few pages quickly and her golden eyes widen in surprise. She leaned forward to whisper a certain number to Historia's ears. The blonde-haired beauty flipped few pages to the correct number and read the scene with wondering until her flawless cheeks turned pink. 'Oh…' she did not expect to have some interesting intimate with the male lead. Slowly, her ocean-blue eyes lifted upward to make eye contact with blank grey-blue eyes. Levi stares at her indifferently yet calm. Historia won't deny is that this man is one of the most handsome she has ever laid her eyes on.

The blonde-haired beauty is no stranger to Levi because she has seen him in movies and interviews before. She didn't expect that she will be acting with him in the film so early in her new acting career. However, she wasn't a fan of any celebrities because Historia isn't the type to fawn over except only fictional characters. It's not that she doesn't like celebrities, in fact, she admires them for their hardworking and talented skills.

Historia is more into books, films, music, and dance. She listens to English to Japanese to Korean to French to every other different language—depends on how good the song was. She has thousands of saved songs on her smartphone that are from decades ago to the present time from various artists. In the films, she watched black and white movies to colorful cartoon television shows.

She never sticks with one category because she loves to explore more the beautiful arts that could entertain her. Historia might recognize celebrities, or she might not but she doesn't care much because to her, they are people who have wonderful talents. And she never really goes up to them, ask for an autograph or picture because what's the point? Yeah, she met a celebrity one time and that's it? Historia didn't see it as fun like any normal fans.

Historia knew she is different. Her mother always said that she was born with an old soul and a mature flexible mind. She snapped out of it when she heard low whistles from Farlan who reading the scenes in the script while Isabel grinning widely at Levi who clicked his tongue sharply as he glowered at her.

"The intimacy scenes won't be any issues for you both, Mr. Ackerman, Ms. Lenz?" Abel asked the famous actor and newly actress with wondering and slightly hopeful. Abel has been re-writing the script a few times for a week nonstop and only slept few hours during that week. He really hopes it's satisfying because he doesn't want to go through another change. Oh, how he misses his normal sleep schedule.

Levi sighed sharply. "No." he grumbled as he looked away and closed his eyes.

"…no." Historia mumbled timidly as she shakes her head. '…although, I never have my first kiss yet… nor experience hugging a boy.' She innocently mused; however, she wasn't unfamiliar with intimates since she has seen films and read books of it. Her body may be pure, but her mind has knowledge of sexual-like intimate between partners.

Abel beamed at them with relief and content. While Ilse is torn between protective and enthusiastic, she is protective of Historia because this sweet girl is her charge and the owner of the villa, her mistress. Yet she is enthusiastic because she knew this could bring Historia's career rise up and even act with famous big-time actor.

Before the meeting continues, the door slammed open to reveal an actress who finally arrived. Hitch strolled in the room with a lifted chin and sharp eyes in her expensive designer outfits while her manager followed behind her with a guilty face.

Isabel made a sour face when she saw Hitch. Farlan grabbed the redhead's hand and give a quick squeeze while Nifa, Abel, and Nanaba frown disapproved at Hitch. Eld just glanced at the actress and silently back to the manuscript to study his character's scene.

Miche silently watched the actress walked to one of the empty chairs next to Eld while her manager stands between Hitch and Historia behind the empty chair. The blonde-haired beauty and Ilse looking at the pretty actress with confusion. While Levi opens his one eye then closed it indifferently.

The male turned to the Director with guilty and sheepishly. "We apologize for being late, sir." He bowed apologetically then glanced at the new faces. "Hello, my name is Marlo Freudenberg. I am Ms. Hitch Dreyse's manager." Marlo politely introduced himself and the actress who already flipped the script and scowled heavily at the packet.

"Hello. I'm Historia Lenz and this is my manager, Ilse." The blonde-haired beauty said with a polite smile which Marlo smiles back. Historia doesn't know why but she could tell that Hitch is in a foul mood, so she decided not to disturb the actress.

Miche cleared his throat. "Now that we're all here. We are discussing the scenes when Abel re-writes them." He nods at the writer.

"Yes. I mostly re-write the scenes that involve with Kane and Ella." Abel already marks his personal original manuscript. He went to one of the marks pages. "Usually, the intimate scenes are rather explicit details. However, I made sure to cut them in half and use the semi-intimate route. It should be satisfied enough for this action and romance film. And—" Hitch snorted loudly, interrupted Abel's talking.

"All these changes because this one—" Hitch sends a glare at Historia who frowns at her confused while Ilse bristle with offended for her charge's behalf. "—is, what sixteen-year-old?" she spat with arms crossed. "Why can't she be Caily?" she demanded an answer while Marlo closed his eyes, looking slightly embarrassed and resigned.

Nanaba speaks up. "Because she has what Ella has. Not you." She stated it after she saw Historia's audition. She knew that blonde-haired beauty is a perfect role for Ella's character.

Hitch scoffed loudly. "I don't believe that." Her eyes narrowed at Historia hatefully. "I worked hard enough to earn that role and all of the sudden, this newbie got the female lead? How is that even possible?" she hisses, skeptical.

The blonde-haired beauty fidgeted in her seat uncomfortably. She never experiences this type of such loathed by someone she doesn't know. Ilse glares at Hitch with offended for her mistress' behalf. Isabel rolled her eyes irked while Farlan raises his eyebrow with slight interest. Nifa, Abel, and Nanaba glanced at each other knowingly while Miche sighed silently. The Director just wants to be done with the meeting.

"Then re-cast it again." An emotionless voice speaks up caught all eyes on Levi who opens his eyes half-way with a disinterested frown. "If it bothers you so much, Dreyse… then show us how much you think you deserve to play Ella."

Hitch's eyes sparkle with this opportunity to earn her rightful role back while others are intrigued as Historia and Ilse glanced at each other with surprise. Meanwhile, Abel silently crying at the possibility that he will have to re-write his script. He prays he doesn't have to do it, and he prays it hard.

Marlo just smiles sheepishly. "I think that's a wonderful idea, Mr. Ackerman." He glanced down at the blonde-haired beauty. "Will that be fine to you, Ms. Lenz?"

"O-oh, um…" Historia's ocean-blue eyes glance over the others. Isabel sends her confident smile while Farlan winked at her. Nanaba and Nifa give her comforting smiles while Abel's eyes pleading her. Miche stares at her calmly and patiently while Levi's grey-blue eyes filled with fierce which slightly intimidating her. Then her gaze went to Marlo who just smiles apologetically at her and to Hitch who glares at her with a confident haughty smirk on her face.

Historia hesitant for a brief moment then nodded her head. "Okay."

The actress stood up gracefully. "Let's head to the stage and act one of the scenes. The one with Mr. Ackerman." Hitch boldly decided then sways her hips out of the room. Her manager quickly stumbled his feet after her before he half-shrugged apologetic at them.

"Arg… I really don't like her." Isabel grumbled when Hitch left the meeting room with Marlo follows closely behind. Then her green orbs shifted to worried Historia. "Ya better show that overconfident bitch that you deserve that role." She winked at the newbie with a smirk.

Nanaba frowned at Isabel with disapproval. "Language, Isabel." She scolded the redhead who shrugged her shoulders uncaringly.

The others stood up from their seats to leave while Historia picked up her script, knowing she needs it since Hitch didn't mention which scenes she will be acting with Levi. Her ocean-blue eyes glanced over to Levi who looked bored as he is standing close to Farlan who is staring at Isabel and Nanaba as they are animatedly chatting with each other.

"You can do this, Lady—I mean, Historia." Ilse whispered lowly in Historia's ear with courage smile. Historia just smiles, knowing that her servant has a hard time breaking her habit of not calling her by that title.

Historia couldn't help but feel nervous about this.

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