章 116: common mistakes

Emotions were running high after the concert, and Avril couldn't stop moving her hands in a completely strange way—curious, almost magnetic. It was as if something was pulling her in, and Billy surrendered. He couldn't deny her anything, it was difficult, almost like an unusual problem, unlike what occasionally happened between them. They kissed, and it was filled with such love—it was the first time he had ever been so giving. She'd had three boyfriends before, but none of them had ever come close to the tenderness Billy showed. It was wonderful, unforgettable. He gently combed her hair, leading her into her femininity in a way that, for the first time, made her feel the purest essence of being a woman. Every touch was like a sonata, every kiss made her hear the Vienna Boys' Choir, and every part of her skin was marked with future promises, taking her to a place she couldn't have imagined.

They didn't speak all night, silent with nothing much to say, embraced like lovers. Their eyes spoke, and something was born between them, so intimate that, for a moment, their hearts beat in unison.

The next morning, they were still lying naked, wrapped in each other's arms.

-I think you should know I'm in a relationship with Leighton, - he whispered after a long silence. Now, he had many things to say, many words that needed to be carefully chosen—words that couldn't be said right, but had to be said nonetheless.

-So… - the young woman spoke in an almost inaudible voice.

-You know what I mean, and you probably already know it, just as I do. I'm a man who will always love you, a man who will always be there for you. But we've crossed a line, in a way that's unhealthy. You know that staying together would only hurt you. I'm no saint, and even if you accept that… what terrifies me the most is losing you. I'm afraid of not being part of your life, of failing you. That's why I'd rather not start anything. I tend to ruin things, - Billy said.

She moved closer, almost ironically, embraced him, and whispered so many promises and words that there was no denying how the night ended. They made love a second time, with an unspoken understanding that neither cared about the future—a choice that would later cost them, leading to a state of complete heartbreak. She would hold him accountable for his mistakes, one by one. But for now, he had a model waiting for him for her birthday, and he couldn't miss it. He needed that model, with her fiery curves, and the yacht trip was all he wanted for the moment. Avril and Leighton could wait—damn the women who keep asking for things… like commitment.

-You're mine now, - Avril said.

-Wrong. You've got it completely wrong, darling. I'm dating Leighton. In that sense, you're the second girl, the one coming into a relationship. You could be my mistress, - Billy whispered, grabbing her hips and pulling her closer as she squealed.

-What's wrong with you, idiot? I'm nobody's mistress, - she replied.

-Billy, they turned you down for the role of Peter in Narnia. They said you don't look like a 17-year-old, too mature for your age, and other things I consider complete nonsense, - Michael Ocklars said in desperation, feeling personally affronted by the rejection. As Billy's now-primary agent, he had a lot to handle, but he was a man of considerable influence.

Michael resembled Jerry, with thinning hair at the front and large dark circles under his round glasses, but his features were sharper, more refined. Wearing a black suit, he knew securing auditions for projects like these was no easy task, but all he could do was keep trying. He didn't believe Billy's performance was lacking, nor did he think those other actors outdid him. Perhaps it was Billy's fame that wasn't quite the right fit.

-Well, let's not worry about trivial things like that, - Billy said. - First, let's focus on the schedule ahead. -

He sighed deeply, envisioning himself in armor, carrying a sword in his hands, striking a magnificent pose like a knight of old, a warrior from a bygone era, imbued with a sense of timeless nobility.

-It doesn't matter if you're not part of that or if you end up somewhere else. What you need to focus on is your next interview. You'll make the films you want, or take the next audition as you see fit. You're young, and the time you have to continue improving your craft will pay off—your chance will come sooner or later, - Michael Ocklars said, reflecting on the mistakes that had characterized his career.

Billy nodded. His role as an actor felt distant—his previous involvement was mostly luck, being part of Warner's projects. But now he could demand something from Warner, even if it were just small cameos. He could begin to carve a place for himself in the television industry, maybe in films that aligned with Warner's interests.

-You're right, Michael… Let's go. We need to get back to that captain who seems like a man who doesn't tolerate lateness, - Billy said.

He hadn't yet decided on which songs to use, but he could learn from the mistakes he kept making—errors that seemed to define him. It felt like a flaw that misled people, causing him to stray from the right path.

Well, let's keep searching and attending meetings. It doesn't matter, as long as between those gaps, I choose the right songs for these kinds of events, something that will resonate. Music is and always will be an important part of any audiovisual production. Songs that last and songs that become part of a single—like creating a song for a movie is a beautiful thing.

-You need to do what's best for you. And of course, we also have an interesting proposal. They want your cover of 'Feeling Good' as a theme, along with an original song for a finished film, though the film itself hasn't started shooting yet, - Michael Ocklars added.

-What film? - Billy asked.

-They haven't reported anything. It's a big series, and they want to keep everything under wraps. Jerry accepted the contract, and we're set to fulfill it by June of next year. These productions nowadays have an intensity that seems to go beyond the usual expectations, - Michael Ocklars replied.

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