HWI 275

Hollywood What If Chapter 275

"So you're going to be gone for a while?" Angelina pouted as she cut her steak. To keep her figure, Angelina made sure to eat as little as possible. It was the punishment she had to suffer to keep her status in this industry. 

People in Hollywood had a strong discrimination against chubby women. They don't cast chubby women and prefer thin-as-stick women. This was the preference back then. 

To keep up with the ideals, Angelina has to play by the book and keep her stomach as flat as possible. Honestly, there were times when she wanted to eat a box of pizza but she couldn't because there was filming the next day and the director might nag her if she didn't look fit and sexy. 

However, when she was with Kazir, she didn't feel any self-hatred towards herself. Instead, the man encouraged her to eat and stay healthy. 

Women in the acting and modeling industries suffer from Anorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder, and fear of gaining weight. 

It was a sad idea that Showbiz pushed on many women, that being sexy means not eating for a day or two. 

Angelina was happy with her relationship with Kazir. The man was different from the men she usually dated, Kazir was sincere and serious. The type who didn't like playing games had a clear view of his future. Furthermore, the guy was sweet and good in bed... The last statement was the biggest reason why she liked him. 

Their relationship was getting better and Angelina knew that Kazir was the best man out there... She had a lot of rivals because of that. 

Whenever they go out and have fun, there are times when a woman flirts with Kazir. 

For the same reason, Angelina was slightly mad that Kazir would leave the country. 

"I have three months before going to Canada. We have a lot of time to spend." Kazir assured her. 

After calculating their budget, the production crew decided that it was better to film the movie in real snow than to create artificial snow and do a green screen. Using a real natural background was cheaper than creating a snowy mountain and jungle. 

"But you're going to be gone for three or four months too. I don't want that."

"I promised that I'm going to return every weekend."

Kazir was actually surprised that he reached the point where he could disregard his work for another thing. Damn, weekend rest, Kazir would actually do something like that? Really? 

"Besides, Canada is not that far. We can still call and text and other."

"Hm." Angelina sadly nodded after eating her steak. Kazir encouraged her to have some fun and enjoy life, eating delicious food was one of the best things in the world. 

Angelina had two projects this year, one was currently ongoing while the second was going to start filming in March, the same month when Kazir would go to Canada. Both of them were going to be busy at that time and Angelina was worried that they might lose interest in each other. 

Long distance relationship was not that simple, even if it was only three or four months. A lot of things could happen within that time. 

Angelina had two projects. The first one was Life or Something Like It. Kazir read the script and he was not impressed. However, the production crew was ready to give Angelina a salary of $7 million so Angelina's agent begged her to accept it. 

Then, another script was sent to her with the title of How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. This time, Kazir had a good opinion so Angelina decided to audition. Even though her salary was only $5 million for this movie, Angelina felt like it was worth it. 

Maintaining her fame was important. 

Coincidentally, the said project, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, would start filming in March just like The Revenant. How climatic...

Kazir sensed that Angelina was sad. He reached for her hand and held it. 

"Look, we will spend our days together after I'm back. I promise that."

"Promise?"

"Yeah, I promise."

"Treat me to a nice restaurant tomorrow, no, for a week."

"Babe, I'm currently doing that right now."

"So you're going to back out?"

"Of course not." Kazir chuckled. 

Kazir already had spent a week with his family for a week back in September. Although half of that vacation was quite gloomy because of 9-11, it was still true that he spent a week with them. 

So right now, on Christmas Eve, Kazir decided to spend it with Angelina. Just like what happened two years ago. 

"Do you remember our first Christmas Eve?"

"..." Angelina didn't answer. Instead, she smiled and blushed. Of course she remembered. That night was amazing and out of this world. God, she didn't regret that she made a move on Kazir at that time. 

"Technically, this is our third Christmas Eve together and our second anniversary. We should have fun."

"I love you." Angelina squeezed Kazir's hand. 

"I love you too."

The two smiled at each other. If they were not in public, perhaps they were already kissing and pulling each other's clothes. 

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"Director Grey! Director Grey!"

"Hm?"

Kazir frowned as he came out of the coffee shop near Grey Pictures. He had eyebags after "cuddling" with Angelina all night, he loved every second of it. 

"Director Grey!"

"I'm sorry, I have no time for an interview." 

Just as always, some paparazzi would show up and destroy his wonderful day. This was not the first time this thing happened. 

"I'm just here to ask some questions. Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings are doing well at the box office. Everyone believes that one of them will be the champion of this year's box office. But considering, that Spider-Man already grossed $800 million worldwide, your movie should be added to the list. Are you scared that Harry Potter or The Lord Of The Rings will overtake Spider-Man as the highest-grossing movie this year?"

This question gained Kazir's attention so he stopped walking and faced the paparazzi. He smirked and said. 

"Nah, I'd win." 

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[Funny that I'm writing a Christmas Eve chapter on Christmas Eve. Anyway, Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for all your support. I hope everyone will have a blessed and bountiful Christmas! Heads up, I might be busy tomorrow because it's Christmas so I'm not sure if I can write. I'll try to write if possible.]