My Movie Queen

"So you're saying you're willing to accept more projects now?" Maya asked after picking up Yanna from the photo shoot and driving to the next set for a commercial.

 

"Yes, and about the project we planned before, can we cancel it? You know... Vanessa might get busy and won't be able to handle too much work," Yanna asked hesitantly.

 

Melody frowned, as they had already discussed this before, but she understood Yanna's concern.

 

"I'll try to talk to Fiona about this first," Melody said, taking out her phone and making a call immediately.

 

Yanna looked at Melody and said, "Let me talk to her."

 

Melody felt a sense of déjà vu but still handed the phone to Yanna.

 

"Fiona, it's Yanna," Yanna said.

 

"I think something like this has happened before, what do you want?" Fiona asked directly, her excitement dampened by Yanna's call.

 

"Oh, don't be like that. Actually, it's nothing serious," Yanna said, glancing at Melody and lowering her voice. "Vanessa won't be able to participate in the show we planned because she's too busy at the moment."

 

"What? But I've already spent money and prepared everything. She can't just quit," Fiona retorted with a serious face, as it was related to business.

 

"Hear me out first," Yanna calmly replied.

 

Fiona took a deep breath and relaxed. "Say it."

 

"Vanessa can't participate, which means my presence there would be useless. So, I thought, since I will have an assistant later, how about you and Melody go there together?" Yanna explained slowly.

 

Fiona paused, a smile forming on her face as she imagined being alone on an island with Melody. She didn't mind being in the show, especially since she wanted everyone to know about her relationship with Melody.

 

"Fiona?" Yanna asked, waiting for a response.

 

"Alright, as long as you can make Melody agree, then all is good," Fiona replied.

 

"What about the money you invested in the show? And are you okay with being recorded?" Yanna asked.

 

"There's nothing to worry about. It's not like you and Vanessa are the only people blessed with beauty. People like beautiful faces anyway, that's all that matters to them," Fiona said proudly.

 

Yanna chuckled. "Alright, let me talk to Melody. After she agrees, you two can discuss the details later."

 

"Good," Fiona replied.

 

Yanna handed the phone back to Melody, saying, "She agreed."

 

"That easily?" Melody asked in surprise.

 

"Yup, but..." Yanna hesitated.

 

"Well?" Melody prompted.

 

"The show can't be canceled, that's why you have to replace me," Yanna said directly.

 

"What?! Me? Are you serious?" Melody asked in shock, taking a turn to the side and stopping the car. She looked at Yanna with concern.

 

"I'm sorry, Melody. But don't worry, Fiona will participate with you as my replacement," Yanna assured her.

 

Melody sighed, feeling helpless as she realized why Yanna had been so confident earlier. She had become a scapegoat once again.

 

"I think you should at least treat me for being your replacement," Melody suggested.

 

Yanna became puzzled and asked, "Why? It's not like you're at a disadvantage. You'll be with your girlfriend, and the show's setup is like a vacation for you. Everything is free, and you'll still receive your salary and bonus. How about it?"

 

Melody, who moved the car back onto the road, pondered Yanna's words. She realized that participating in the show with Fiona wouldn't be so bad, especially with the perks and compensation involved.

 

"Ehem.. you're right, Yanna. I didn't think it through," Melody said, a smile forming on her face. " Just remember my bonus ,"

 

Yanna nodded, relieved that Melody understood. "Of course, thank you, Melody. I knew I could count on you."

 

With their agreement settled, Yanna and Melody continued their drive to the commercial set. As they arrived, Yanna quickly changed and started working again..