Rise of the Billionaire actress

Deloise got up with a broad smile. she somehow managed to beat time in itself and woke up before her alarm could do its job.

It was surprising as she wasn’t a morning person, but at the same time, it was expected. Today was the last get together before the filming of the movie and she was determined not to show up late.

The meeting was scheduled for nine but she took it upon herself to be up at least two hours before. She wasn’t taking chances. With happy steps, Deloise got to preparing for the day.

As usual, Layla wasn’t her biggest fan and grumbled ceaselessly of how she needed some quiet as it was still too early in the morning. Deloise dulled her humming, something she didn’t realize she was doing at the time.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

One would think she hit the lottery with how good she was feeling. She wondered if it was a dopamine rush and took intentional steps to control herself in order to avoid getting moody in the later times.

She learned the hard way that too much of everything wasn’t good.

Soon enough, Deloise was ready to hit the streets. This time around, she got her breakfast order to go and headed to the venue of the meeting. Due to the size of the people expected, the meeting was moved to the very hall where she did her first live audition.

She couldn’t predict if it was a good or bad thing but she leaned to the former. It was in this very hall she got the role so she figured today was going to be a good day.

So far, she managed to rewrite her history with this meeting. She wasn’t late, neither was she being screamed at or threatened. Yeah, it was a good day.

In due time, people poured into the place. No doubt ready to meet their colleagues for the filming. Deloise greeted as many that would have her and subconsciously waited for the arrival of a certain person with eager eyes.

Not that there was anything special about him but she couldn’t help checking the doors at the entrance of a new person. Call it an instinctive reaction.

When everyone else got into the hall, she was left wondering if he was about to miss a meeting he’d so graciously and personally invited her to. In the congregation of people were the entirety of the production personnel. Every single detail was represented by the adequate person as planned.

It was like a sea of people gathered together to make the script a reality and Deloise couldn’t be anymore happier.

She was finally doing this!

While Deloise made mental notes of the personalities gathered, the door suddenly swung open. The force of it drew the attention of so many, If not everyone to the door area, momentarily stopping every sort of communication.

Aaron walked in, looking a shadow of himself and sporting a stormy weather countenance. Noticing the big black cloud over his head, they all watched him enter and take a seat away from the chaos and wandering eyes.

Aaron’s dramatic entrance was cut short by the arrival of Mr Austin. With sharpened senses, he began the meeting, explaining why the main director was yet to be seen and the fact that they would be commencing filming without him for the meantime.

Deloise listened with rapt attention, making sure to grasp as much as she could while somehow giving attention to the grumpy guy seated far behind in solitude.

You know who that grumpy guy was.

After about an hour and thirty minutes, the meeting was done with and everyone was more enlightened on the different roles they were to play for the success of the filming. All they had to do was prepare themselves for the job which was set to commence in a week’s time.

The meeting hall was crowded and noisy after the meeting and everyone familiarized themselves, wanting to create a good working relationship with as many people as possible.

Deloise wasn’t left out. She spoke with some people and soon enough, she was tearing her way towards the direction of Aaron. Somehow, she felt something was up with him and the fact that he remained unmoving even after the meeting only told her she wasn’t far from the truth.

When she got to him, she took a stance without a word in front of him. Almost urging him to break the silence and say something.

A grueling minute passed and there was still no word. The only difference was the whispers going around with eyes trained on them. Two of which Aaron didn’t care about but that wasn’t the case of Deloise.

” So what? You’re just going to ignore me even when I’m right in front of you?” She spoke, her tone almost daring.

Still… nothing.

” For someone who told me the actual time this meeting was taking place, why were you late?” Deloise spoke again after a sharp minute.

She was talking to a brick wall. Aaron didn’t say anything and after a few seconds, he got up with a huff and made to leave his spot but Deloise caught him by his arm.

It was an involuntary reaction which caused her face to redden at the sudden contact with his oh so masculine arm.

The almost euphoric reaction of Deloise was cut off when Aaron yanked his arm like one touched by a scalding hot iron.

” What is wrong with you?! Can’t you read the fucking room?! Oh damn it! Don’t tell me you are getting all over me because of one stupid Dance!” Aaron bellowed to the hearing of everyone and the bewilderment of Deloise.

” NNo… I j-just”

” Just listen to me, girl.” Aaron interrupted her attempts at explaining. ” Whatever happened then was meaningless. Get that into your head and leave me the fuck alone! The rest of you too!”

Upon hearing the last statement, the many people who were spectators of the drama averted their eyes, no one wanted to get snapped at.

Aaron proceeded walking out but was once again caught by Deloise. This time around, by his shirt. Her face portrayed the humiliation and embarrassment she felt at his little stunt.

” Apologize.”

It was the only word she was able to get out. This time around, she wasn’t going to let him walk all over her in front of an audience. Her stance was determined and resilient.

With one swift and effective pull, Aaron’s shirt was out of the hands of Deloise and without as much of a glance back, he left the hall, leaving her to hang dry in front of the colleagues.

Deloise couldn’t explain what had transpired and struggled to keep her tears at bay. She had somehow managed to make a fool of herself once again.

The bitter taste of regret immediately engulfed her. Why did she have to talk to him in the first place? Thanks to another mistake on her part, she had become an object of ridicule.

Meanwhile, Aaron headed straight to his car from the meeting hall. He was supposed to head over to his grandma’s when he realized that he needed to attend that meeting.

It killed him not knowing how she was at every passing second which made him distracted and temperamental. Inside his car, he placed a call to the family doctor asking about her predicament and was told she was discharged and relegated to some home treatments.

A news that didn’t quite go down well with him but there was only much he could do when it came to his Ma’s decisions. Mrs Blackman was always a woman of herself.

Barely escaping being ticketed, Aaron finally got to his ma’s home. He dashed into the house calling out to know where she was as he headed into her room.

Upon entry, he was met with a large muscular back in a black suit. The presence of the familiar yet unfamiliar person filled the room and simultaneously worsened Aaron’s countenance.

” Hello, Brother.”

The bass voice of the supposed intruder said with an arrogant smile. One that wasn’t visible as a result of the fact he didn’t bother to reveal himself to Aaron.

” Where is ma?” Aaron replied, cutting straight to the point. His tone grotusque and curt.

” Now that’s no way to talk to your brother, is it, Aaron?” He asked, turning around with his hands deep in his suit pants.

” Moses.” Aaron said in acknowledgement, his hands firmly placed by his sides as a result of the sport shorts he had on. He never anticipated meeting him, else he would have dressed the part.

” How is it going with whatever you’re doing? Still enjoy selling your pretty face to indulgent girls? ” He asked with a mocking laugh.

” How about you? Still sucking the frail dick of ”

Before Aaron could finish his statement, Moses headed for his throat, strangling him with anger.

” Don’t you dare use that bastard mouth of yours to”

” ENOUGH! ” The frail voice of Mrs Blackman bellowed, causing the men duo to fall apart from the other with eyes focused on her. “Both of you, Leave.” She ordered, her hand placed on her head.

” Ma ”

” Grandma”

” I don’t want to hear it! ”

Knowing that Mrs Blackman wasn’t one to be taken lightly, they both headed out of the room, suppressing emotions and glaring at the other.

After a while, Aaron headed back into the room and met his Grandma fast asleep. He couldn’t believe he’d been robbed of an opportunity because of him! The most infuriating part of it was that he’d let him have the last words.

Like an unending cycle, the words of his step brother kept running in his headspace.

” You’ll surely come begging, boy. Like the mistake you are, you’d realize you made a big mistake. “