Chapter 2 - Marty Choked

Cassandra was panting when she arrived at the dressing room and sat on the chair.

‘Could he be the replacement for one male cast?’ she thought. 

One of the male actors was relieved two days before the shoot. It was said that the replacement has been just a newcomer to the industry, so she has no idea what he looked like. 

‘He is so handsome.’ Cassandra blushed, she fished out her phone from her pocket and looked at the photo. 

“He is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.” Cassandra’s heart fluttered. 

Outside the dressing room, in the other end of the film venue, the assistant director Johnson Cruz arrived. 

“Hi, Sir Marty!” Johnson Cruz, the assistant director, greeted. 

“Hi!” Marty curtly said. 

“I haven’t met one of the female cast yet. She wasn’t there when I met the cast who are in this movie project as she was filming at that time” He said looking at his watch, he is getting exasperated that not a single actor has appeared yet. 

“Oh, you want to see her.” Johnson said.

“Yes, for me to know whom I’m working with at least.” He was curious to see her because he heard one of the film directors commented negatively against her. He didn't have time to run her profile so he has no idea what she was like. 

“Cassandra Mendez is already here.” Johnson said and he waved at one of the female crew. 

The crew came towards Johnson. “You call Cassandra (that’s Christine), tell her Sir. Marty wants to see her” 

“Yes, Sir Johnson.” the female crew scampered towards the dressing room. 

A soft knock snapped Cassandra from a deep thought. 

“Come in,” Cassandra (Christine) said and looked at herself in the mirror. Her makeup artist hadn’t arrived yet and she was worrying about it. 

“Ms. Cassandra, Sir Marty would like a word with you. ” The crew was panting while she spoke. 

Cassandra's face became white as a sheet, her palms started to sweat and her knees trembled, thankfully she was sitting when the crew dropped the bomb.  

"All right, I'll be there in a minute." She managed to make her voice stable but deep down she was trembling. 

She took advantage of her skill as an actress, she acted calmly, although she felt like passing out at any minute. 

"Okay," the crew said and went away. 

Cassandra took a deep breath on her way out. Walking up to Marty, she met her friend Jack. 

“Hey!” Cassandra said to Jack and patted his arm. 

“Hey! You're already here. ” Jack said and wrapped his arm on her shoulder. 

“I have never been late, Mister” Cassandra rolled her eyes on him. 

“Yeah, you’re right!” Jack chuckled. “By the way, where are you going?” 

“Sir Marty wanted to see me” Her breathing became erratic at the thought of Marty. 

She is going to see the infamous playboy of the industry.  

“Aha!” Jack smirked at Cassandra. 

“Looks like you will be one of his collections” Jack narrowed his eyes. 

“Hey, don’t scare me!” Cassandra said sternly. 

“I am just kidding. I know you won’t yield to him.” Jack said, smiling at Cassandra. 

“I should go now.” Cassandra said and left. 

“Sir Marty, Cassandra is here now.” Johnson informed Marty. 

Marty turned on his heels and was stunned to see Cassandra and so is Cassandra. Both of them were stupefied, unable to speak. She couldn’t believe her eyes, the Marty they were talking to was the man she saw at the garden a while ago. Cassandra was caught unawares, she could not hide her shock and everything was written on her face, her acting skills became unnecessary. 

"Ahem." It wasn't long before Marty recovered from his stupor. 

Cassandra was snapped back upon hearing Marty’s throat clearing sound, but still couldn’t find what to say, instead she only stared at him. 

"Well, then you're Cassandra Mendez." He said and put his index finger on his lips. 

"Yes, sir." Those were her only words. 

"I know you already know the scene we're about to shoot today."

"Yes, sir," said she, with lowered eyes. 

‘Oh, no! The ordeal is about to begin’ she said in her thought. 

"All right, get ready, we'll get started." He sent her back, knowing she's nervous.   

“Thank you” Cassandra turned on her heels and scurried toward the dressing room.  

Marty’s lips curled up in a smile while looking at Cassandra scurrying. 

40 minutes later, Cassandra was all set for the filming. A crew came into the dressing room and told her it’s time for filming. 

Sitting on his chair Marty took his time sipping his coffee when Cassandra appeared wearing a red body con that is a mid thigh length, showing her hot and perfect body. Her long, slender and flawless legs are enticing. 

Marty choked out with his coffee. 

“Sir Marty, are you okay?” Johnson asked, while one of the female crew grabbed a bottle of water and gave it to Marty. 

"I'm fine," Marty said while still coughing, he took off the cork from the bottle and gorged his water, while watching Cassandra. 

Marty knew that Cassandra was undeniably sexy even donned loose jogger pants and sweatshirt. But he was completely blown away to see her in that red body con dress.

She was so hot and beautiful. No wonder why many directors drool when seeing her, but they were such jerks towards her because she won’t succumb to them. 

"Okay, we're ready, let's get going." Marty said after he recovered from his surprise. 

The sound of the clapper board was heard. "Action" called Marty, his solid but soothing voice. 

“Get lost!” Cassandra yelled, Kenneth held her wrist.  

“I'm sorry, I was a jerk. Please give me another chance. ” Kenneth begged her

“No more chances for you, you’ve failed me enough that even the last bit of love I have for you was erased.” She yanked her hand from his grip and walked away quickly. 

Kenneth strode like a predator towards its prey and carried her on his shoulder. One hand was holding her butt while the other was on her thigh. 

Marty got agitated and yelled “Cut!” 

Cassandra was still on Kenneth’s shoulder. “Kenneth put me down, ” she said and hit his back, Kenneth put her down. 

"Why did you do that, it wasn't on the script" Cassandra complained as she pulled down her dress which came up almost exposing her butt. 

“Cassandra, come over here.” Marty called, Cassandra’s heart skipped a beat.