Sun Entertainment

Regina

"Okay, I understand you want to do this one thing for yourself and that's wonderful. And I absolutely support you, but Sun Entertainment? That's like one of the biggest entertainment companies. I mean, I don't doubt your talents, but I've always known that it's hard to get in there." Gwen said and I nodded, laying back on my bed as I heaved a sigh.

"At least, I have to try first. Let's focus on the positives."

She stared at me for a few minutes before finally agreeing with me and solidifying it with a nod.

"Now, today has been a long day already. Let's go to sleep." She dived straight into my bed and stared up at the ceiling while I got in right beside her.

"Thanks to you for interrupting my sleep. I might not be able to go to sleep any longer." I said jokingly while she chuckled and leaned on one side with her palm on her temples.

"Think of something you love; you'll drift to Lala land before you even realize it. I would have loved to stay up with you and talk about nothing in particular but I'm too tired for her."

I knocked her slightly on her forehead and she winced while I turned off the bedside lamp.

"Go to sleep, girl,” I said softly. There was silence between us and in a few minutes, her heavy breathing notified me that she had already slept off.

I tossed and turned staring into nothingness for a few hours before sleep took over again and I couldn't be more grateful.

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"What are you doing?" Gwen mumbled as she slid into the duvet and covered her face up with it after I tried to wake her up.

"It's already seven am, Get your lazy ass up." I pulled the covers over again and she used the pillow to cover her face up. I pulled open the curtains so the brightness would wake her up. Today was such an important day for me and for it to move smoothly, I needed my best friend.

"Just five more minutes." Her voice was drowsy, and I sighed with my hands akimbo.

"Alright, sleep as much as you want. I'm going to Sun Entertainment today."

Few seconds later, she was fully awake, staring at me as she sat up.

"I believe I was dreaming; did you say something?" She tilted her head to the side, and I nodded.

"Yes, I said I'm going to Sun Entertainment today," I declared firmly.

"Okay, slow down. You practically just told me about Sun entertainment yesterday, you have to at least tell your dad."

I shook my head as I applied my face cream and got ready.

"No, he wouldn't be interested in hearing about it. And I know I talked about it just yesterday but the earlier the better. Others are also applying for a spot there too."

Gwen stood up from the bed and came to the mirror to stand beside me.

She looked at me and asked, "You're already even dressed? Did you even sleep?"

I smiled as I began brushing and styling my hair.

"Can you at least slow down? I need to get ready as well." She ruffled her hair out of frustration, while I put on a Chapstick and continued to get ready.

"You don't need to come with me, Gwen, I can go alone."

I didn't want to stress her further, but knowing Gwen, I knew all I was saying was going to fall on deaf ears as she was already rushing to the bathroom.

"I swear by the goddess, if you leave without me; I will end you myself young miss." She yelled as she turned on the shower.

This lady wasn't going to have a proper bath, and I was right because in the next five minutes, she was already out drying her hair.

"I'm sure you already looked the company up. What do you have to do? Let's make sure you're prepared for this." She said as she put on lotion. We both used the same brand of lotion, so it wasn't a hassle at all.

"Just my CV for now, if it matches what they want; hopefully I'll be called for an audition/interview." I said and she nodded.

"Okay, I'm ready. I'm guessing with the way you're already dressed; we're not having breakfast." She whined as we flew down the stairs.

"No, we're not having breakfast. We can grab a meal on the way if it's too important." Of course, food was very much important to her.

"I don't even recognize you anymore. Just one day and you've metamorphosed into this lady that is swelling with confidence." She stared at me as I flagged down an Uber and we got in.

"Third green Ville Avenue, Sun Entertainment." I told the Uber driver, and he nodded as the engine revved.

"So yeah, swelling with confidence — Is that a bad thing?" I questioned and she shook her head.

"Of course not, it's wonderful to be honest but it's very sudden. Almost too fast."

She stared at me suspiciously, and I could feel the weight of the gaze on me. I chuckled and just stared at the window. The fact that Lionel rejected me didn't mean my life wouldn't go on.

I had seen this Sun Entertainment audition poster for a while now, but I didn't tell Gwen because I didn't think I would stand a chance, but Lionel's rejection had pushed me to go for it and probably use it as a temporary distraction to get him off my mind.

The rest of the journey was in silence as she got occupied with her phone while she typed away furiously. With the way she was very concentrated, I felt pity for whoever was on the receiving line of the text.

Gwen could be a spitfire sometimes.

"We are here." The driver finally broke the silence with his voice slightly raised and I jerked out of my thoughts.

A lot of thoughts swelling up in my head wouldn't let me focus but if this was the life that my father would make me live, I better start trying to adapt to it.

We alighted from the vehicle and paid the Uber driver. While he zoomed off, I took in the gigantic sight of Sun Entertainment company in one go.

"Whoa! This place is quite vast! I exclaimed, unable to move as I stared at the building.

"Keep up with that confidence you're on with and there would be no need for you to hesitate. You'll definitely ace it," Gwen said and playfully nudged me.

Holding her hands, I walked into the company after proper scrutiny from the security men.

It was time to pursue my dreams.