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"Alex I'll be home in a bit alright?--Alex; are you drinking?--no I--it's fine I was just planning on making us a nice dinner--I'm not saying you can't stay out with your friends Alex; I just wanted to do something nice for you--Alex, please don't yell at me--ok I'll see you at home--I love you too" I sighed and hung up my phone. I was reaching for a shirt when it rang again. I looked at my phone `Unknown`. "Hello?" - "May I speak with Miss. McKenzie Gillis? "-" this is her" I replied "This is Carter Ellis, the casting director For Marvel. You'll recall that you auditioned for Thor 3: The Lost Goddess, 2 weeks ago; for the part of Loki's love interest, Jezebel. We are very happy to tell you that you have the part. We will be sending for you on Friday. We look forward to working with you. Have a nice day Miss. Gillis." Ms. Ellis stated happily. "Thank you so much, Ms. Ellis, you too." I smiled, hanging up. I dropped my phone and looked at my best friend Jasmine. She popped an eyebrow at me in curiosity. "I GOT THE PART!!!" I screamed. She jumped up and hugged me both of us screaming. "HOLY SHIT!!! THATS AMAZING KENZ!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! wait you are gonna be taking me with you of course?" Jazz asked skeptically, we stopped for a second. "OH GOD WE`RE GOING TO LONDON" we shrieked. We practically ran back to my apartment. I crashed through the door and ran straight into my Fiance's chest "Alex you're not going to believe this remember that audition I went out for last week? I got the lead female part in the new Thor!!" I exclaimed smiling. His smile dropped. "Baby?....This is great" I smiled my tone dropping slightly. He pulled me from him and walked out the door not saying a word. I looked at jazz worry running across my face. She touched my shoulder."I'm sure he`s just shocked that's all" I smiled halfheartedly and nodded. We went to my room to start packing my things. We both sat in the living room talking over the movie and the script that had arrived just after we had gotten home. The front door opened. "You're not going to do this movie. That's it, my decision is final. No discussion." Alex's voice drifted sternly into the room. I stood abruptly "What? Alex this is a huge opportunity for me, it's not something you get to choose for me. Let alone have the right to do so," I stated angrily he cocked an eyebrow at me. "The day you said you`d marry me is when I got the right to choose for you," He said simply as if it were obvious. I saw Jasmine glare at him harshly. "YOU DON'T GET TO CHOOSE ANYTHING FOR ME LET ALONE THIS" I yelled my anger spilling out. "WELL, THEN THAT IS JUST TO DAMN BAD BECAUSE I AM DECIDING ON THIS. YOU AREN`T FUCKING GOING" he snapped. He lunged for me grabbed me by the throat and slammed me into the living room wall, Knocking down pictures onto me in the process. Jasmine pounced on him clawing his face. "Let her go you fucking monster!" she screamed. He swung his arm back grabbed at her and tossing her and sending her flying to the ground. "You're staying here you little bitch and that's fucking final" he snarled tightening his grip on my throat. I squeaked as I tried to gasp for air. Feeling my lungs tightening desperate for air, I swung my foot up and caught him in the balls. He let me go and I ran to jasmine, who was still on the floor. I ripped off my sapphire engagement ring and threw it at his feet. "I`m not your puppet Alex you can't control what I do and don't do, I am not nor will I ever be yours I'm leaving," I stated through my gasps for breath. "Fine you bitch! We`re over have fun making your fucking movie". He reached down grabbing the ring as He walked into our room, I heard him packing. A few minutes later he walked out bags with him. He went to the front door and walked out slamming it shut. I felt tears streaming down my face, but I wasn't sad….I was terrified. My phone rang and I answered "Hello Ms. Gillis we just wanted to make sure that you got the script" the casting director asked politely. "Uh, yes, I did um would it be alright if we fly out tomorrow instead of Friday. And also I already have a personal assistant if that'd be alright" I asked trying not to sound like I hadn't just been almost suffocated."Oh of course that`d be great actually and that's fine of course " she actually sounded happy that she wouldn't have to find one for me. "alright then I will see you soon have a nice night" - "same to you" I hung up and sat there. "We`re leaving Thursday" I smiled she hugged me "Come on lets give our folks a call and then we shall go out to dinner at TGIF; plus we do need to go shopping I mean you're gonna be a movie star!" she laughed. We got up giving our families the notice and went out.
We were sitting at dinner and having a great time. I picked up my beer and smiled "You ready for this jazz I mean we`re flying across the ocean. We`ll be gone for at least a year" I asked taking a sip of my drink. She chuckled "Of course I am this is our chance! Your chance to finally make it out there and travel. Honey you and I both know how you`re always going on and on about how much you always wanted to see the world or at least bits of it this is both of our chances to get the hell out of this city and do this" She smirked "Not to mention all the hottie with a body actors we`ll get to meet". I nearly spit out my beer. "Holy shit I almost forgot about that…..Jazz I a have a kissing scene with Loki as in Tom Hiddleston…oh shit" I put my head in my hands Jasmine started to laugh "oh you poor hahaha poor girl you have to kiss a hot British actor" she laughed hysterically. "Alright then WHAT THE HELL LETS GO SHOPPING" I yell but covered my mouth "Sorry " I squeaked. Jazz laughed at me.
We paid our check and left for the mall. After hours of shopping and filling our wardrobe agenda, we went home and pack the new clothes up. I got the email containing our tickets, flight info, and hotel room reservation. Jazz walked over pouring me a glass of wine. She set the bottle down and grabbed her own glass "cheers to a new adventure" she smiled. I looked up at her clinking my glass with hers gently "Cheers to a new Adventure for two of the most bad-ass sexiest best friends this world has ever seen" I corrected her. She grinned deviously as she drank her glass. We called a cab after finishing our packing and threw our things into the trunk. "McCarran Airport please" Jazz smiled and we were off. We got there on time got our things and breezed through security. Someone met us at the terminal and took our bags. We were first on the red-eye flight nonstop to London first class. We took our seats and fell fast asleep not even 20 minutes into the flight. I woke up to the pilot on the intercom. "Passengers we are only 2 more hours away from London it will be 7:30 pm when we land".
"Hello ladies, is there anything you'd like to drink?" the flight attendant asked. I smiled "uh yes do you have a Starbucks double shot vanilla coffee energy drink and a 12 oz red bull by chance?" I asked quietly. She chuckled at me "Of course. I`ll be right back with those." She walked off and I turned to Jasmine "Damn girl we know how to sleep" she laughed stretching. I smiled nodding; we got our drinks and chatted for the next two hours. We landed and once again someone was there waiting for us to take us to our hotel. Once there I found a letter waiting for us. It was a welcome letter from Marvel Studios. It also explained that there would be a breakfast to meet my fellow cast mates tomorrow morning. I froze for a moment I was supposed to have breakfast with the whole main cast `oh shit` "JAZZ WHAT DO I WEAR!!" I shrieked. She laughed at me as she pulled out my blue collared dress with the red accents, a deep purple coat, and dark blue flats. I sighed in relief "Seriously I don't know what I'd do without ya girly" I smiled. We ate dinner, talked for a bit, and went to bed.
The next day.
Jazz woke me up early for a run and then took me back to the room to get me dress for the breakfast at the café down the street from here. She did my makeup light and curled my hair. It was time for me to go and there was a car waiting for me downstairs. "Go get`em tiger" she winked sending me out. I was glad she`d picked out a coat it was a lot colder here than it was in Vegas. I got into the car and I could feel my heart almost pounding out of my chest. `calm down Kenzie come on they're just people` I took a few deep breaths and 10 minutes later we were in front of the café. I got out thanking the driver and went into the café. I saw them all there Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander, everyone was there and I felt my fear hit me like a ton of bricks. I turned to run out but I ran into the one person I was even more terrified to meet. Thomas William Hiddleston himself. "Well hello there I'd recognize you anywhere you're our Jezebel" he smiled I felt the blush creeping up onto my cheeks "U-uh yea I`m McKenzie" I introduced myself extremely shy.
He cocked his head at me "You weren't turning to run out of here were you?" He asked, a small smile creeping onto his handsome face. I kept silent. "ahh you're a shy one" He chuckled lightly. He leaned down close enough to whisper into my ear "Don`t worry darling so was I my first time". "well lets go meet everyone shall we Darling?" he asked not giving me a choice leading me to the table "Everyone this shy little flower is our dear Jezebel" he announced they all smiled at me and welcomed me with open arms. I felt my shyness subside lightly. Tom took my coat off for me and sat next to me as if he was my protector. Natalie was the first to start asking me questions. "So what other films have you starred in McKenzie?" she asked. I smiled at her "None actually this is my first one" she looked at me shocked everyone did, "do you mean this is your first major film?" Chris asked. I shook my head no. "My first movie ever" I replied.
"That is incredibly surprising we all saw your audition tape and well, you were extraordinary! We`d assumed you`d had training or done some small time films" Tom smiled "You; my dear are extremely talented. I'm very much looking forward to working with you". I bit my lip "Thank you so much" I stated quietly. We all chatted for a while longer and then decided to leave. I had put on my coat and was reaching for my purse when an elegant hand grabbed it. "If you wouldn't mind McKenzie, I'd very much like to walk you back to your hotel" he offered. I looked out the window to see it hadn't started to rain yet. "That`d be fine by me, Thank you Mr. Hiddleston" he laughed lightly "Please call me Tom" he offered me his arm and I took it. We started walking back to my hotel I looked up at him and realized just how tall he was compared to my small 5`5 stature, "Tell me a little about yourself " he asked smiling at me, "oh well there isn't much to tell, I'm the oldest of 4 I'm from Las Vegas, but I was born in New York. Um, My best friend is my personal assistant. I have a German shepherd puppy named Lila and a kitten named nightmare. uh, I guess that's it really" I explained. He chuckled under his breath.
"Alright, how about you tell me about things that you like," he asked. "Well my favorite color is blue and purple all shades, my favorite movie is-" I had to stop myself from saying Thor " Harry potter and the deathly hallows both parts and Jurassic Park, my favorite book is Little Women and The Secret Garden along with all the Harry Potters oh and Jurassic Park. I have to say the book is a lot better than the movie. My favorite food is a really good Cheeseburger" I snickered "You like Jurassic Park?" he asked, I smiled "Of course I do! what isn't there to not to love? A bunch of Dinosaurs, gore, and a great plot. Granted I wish they had stuck to the book more, but it was amazing none the less. I even went on the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios in California when I was 10. I swear I must have ridden it almost a thousand times" I laughed " I'll never get over the look of pure terror on my brother's face as the Velociraptor's pushed through the ceiling -Mommy save me! The Raptors are gonna eat me mommy help!- oh and then the scream he let out when the Tyrannosaurus Rex came down, right before the waterfall. It was priceless; To this day I still tease him about it. His Marine buddies got a real kick out it" I was laughing so hard that my snort came out. I stopped abruptly. "Oh god I am so sorry" I squeaked. He just laughed, in fact, he was doubled over laughing.
I felt my face heat up as my blush grew bigger. "Oh don't worry darling that was terrifyingly adorable and your brother, oh my that's hilarious. I hope I have the pleasure of someday meeting him," he snickered regaining his composure and we continued walking. "What was your favorite part of the movie," He asked. I smiled "When the T-Rex basically saves everybody by eating the Raptors or it's a close tie with when the T-Rex is chasing them all in the car, or-or, the kitchen scene. It's hard to choose" I smiled "What about in the book?" he countered. "When the journalist is being played with by the baby Rex and has his throat ripped out by it and when Hammond is eaten alive by copy at the end of the book". He laughed "I have a feeling you like horror movies". I giggled embarrassed "you got it right on the nose". I looked at him "Have you ever seen a show called the Walking Dead?" I asked. He cocked an eyebrow at me "No but, I can say I've heard about it". I smirked "You and I will have to sit down and watch them on a day off it's not all gore there's a lot of great writing and plot. It was originally a comic book, but the way they made the show is just pure gold." I smiled; remembering the old Sunday nights where my brother, my mother, and I all sat down for an hour and watched every new episode.
"that's sounds lovely" he smiled. After awhile more of walking and talking, we had reached my hotel. "Well, it was lovely getting to know you McKenzie" he smiled down at me. I blushed, "well I wish I had asked you somethings it felt like I just kept talking your ear off" I sighed, he just grinned at me. "I liked being able to learn about you". I giggled lightly. "Well, I guess I'll see you later then; Thank you for walking me back" I turned to go inside. When his voice stopped me. "Would you like to accompany me to dinner tonight?" he asked, I could see he was blushing a little too. I smiled gently trying to contain my excitement, "sure just um call me and let me know when and where."
I put my number into his phone and waved goodbye. After I was out of sight, I practically ran up to my room. The moment I opened the door I saw Jazz lounging eating a bowl of cereal. She looked at me as I slid down the front door. "He asked me to dinner Jazzy!! He asked me to dinner!!" I was hyperventilating. She ran over "Who?! Who asked you to dinner?!" she exclaimed, shaking me by my shoulders. "Tom Hiddleston" I managed, but I suddenly felt my heart wrench in the worst way; I doubled over in pain. "Kenzie! Are you alright? What's wrong?!" she asked panicking. The room got darker and darker. I fell over onto the floor. All I saw before I closed my eyes was Jasmine reaching for me.