“Now that we have that settled, let’s get the paperwork out of the way then we’ll sit down to look at the various songs you are to sing.” Betty smiled. “You really are quite attractive, aren’t you. Not so much that you threaten women, but definitely enough to attract any man’s eye. Perfect. And with that voice...perfect. And with the name Song...well, we can’t go wrong.”
Chapter 2
Annabelle guided Sonyaacross the large lot, past the facades that served as a New York deli or Paris café or an old warehouse.
“It’s so impressive,” Sonya said. “I never realized that movies were made like this.”
“It’s a Hollywood secret,” Annabelle said.
Three women walked by dressed for a western set in the 1870s. Their large, hooped skirts fluttered over their 1950 style shoes. Farther on, two men ran by dressed as gangsters while another walked in the opposite direction wearing a robot costume.
Sonya couldn’t help but laugh.
“It’s like this all the time,” Annabelle said. “You’ll get used to it.”
Stopping in front of a cute little bungalow, she stopped and turned, holding a keyring up. “And this is your temporary home.”
Sonya looked at the row of similar bungalows. “Is this for real or just a Potemkin village.”
Annabelle frowned. “I’m not sure I know what that means, but...yeah. It’s real. There’s a real bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchen and living area.You’re lucky. You also have a garage.”
Sonya took the keys. “Thank you.”
“Rest up. You’ll need it.”Annabelle said. “The next few days are going to be hectic. Heck, the next few weeks are going to be hectic.”
“I’m ready.”
“Good.And congratulations again. I wish you much success.”
“Does that mean that I won’t be seeing you around?”Sonya said. She’d already grown fond of the woman.
“I was called in to help with the casting. I’m already off to my next project. But don’t worry, Brian will take good care of you.”
She turned and walked away, leaving Sonya to explore her little bungalow on her own.
The space was small and smelled of a place that had been closed off to fresh air for far too long. Sonya immediately opened all the windows, despite the stifling heat.
