Me:
The auditions are next weekend. But I did get to meet the director, and they liked the pizza.
Ash:
Oh, I see. Let me know how auditions go if you think about it. I'm rooting for you!
I considered the fact that Ash was a musician and the fact that he was curious about the play. It occurred to me that maybe his curiosity went beyond my own success. I started typing again.
Me:
Do you want to do the play? They're cool people, and I'm sure you'd be good at it. You just need one minute of a song and a monologue.
Ash:
lol, no, thank you. But I'm rooting for you! What song are you performing?
Me:
Poor Unfortunate Souls from Little Mermaid.
Ash:
I know that one. I wish I could see your audition.
Me:
No, you don't. I'm confident enough that I can hit the notes, but seeing as how it's my first time, I'm sure I'll have some regrets. I'm chill about it, though. I just hope to get cast.
Ash:
Is there a chance you won't?
Me:
Yeah, they're making cuts. But the director is cool, and James said he thinks I can do it, so I believe him. My idea of success is to be an extra, though.
Ash:
If you make it, can I come see the show?
Me:
Of course! Even if I'm not in it, it'll be a good show. James said it'll sell out. I'll let you know if I get a role, though.
I sent the text, and I waited for him to respond. The bubbles were happening for over a minute. I didn't stare at my phone, but I would glance back and still see bubbles, so I waited for his response, thinking he had a lot to say. Finally, my phone dinged.
Ash:
Thank you!
I thought I had been a bit hasty with my communication, and I felt a sense of relief that the conversation was over. I hit the heart to love his answer, and that was all we wrote.
Chapter 4
Ten days later
It was Monday morning, which, in some ways, felt like Sunday to me. Luna had school, but I was off work. My schedule at the restaurant was Tuesday through Saturday, 6am to 1pm, and I took Sundays and Mondays off. Sometimes I would go by there to receive orders. Luna and I were on our way to her school at the moment.
