Arc 2.2

Tai smiles as he enters the Mexican Restaurant. He and Glen have been going here for many years.

"Only Mexican food can make you smile like that" laughs Glen. Tai turns to him and smirks.

"Of course it's basically a way of life! Es mi Vida!" Tai says cheerfully.

"Did you really learn how to say it's my life?" Glen snickers, Tai sticks out his tongue.

"So how bad was this chick?" Asks Glen curiously, Tai took out his phone and clicked on the video Savannah took. He hands it to Glen and plays it.

"She started crying after we caught her and said it was the stylist who hit first. She later tried to take Savannah's phone" explains Tai. Glen's face scrunches in disgust the woman is a manipulative bitch.

[Great job user the ML impression on the girl has lowered significantly]

"Be careful Tai woman like them can be very dangerous" Glen warns. Tai nods in agreement couldn't help but think you should listen to your own advice.

"You are right she didn't seem like a kind person" Tai agrees.

"So Tai after lunch let's hang out! We can hang out until dinner and we can go out have dinner together!" Glen exclaims excitedly. Tai shakes his head Glen's smile disappears.

"I have made plans with a friend," Tai says softly.

"Who is this friend?" Glen asks curiously as Tai doesn't accept anyone into his life. As he doesn't trust anyone.

"Alaric he is an actor as well. We met a couple of times before he really helped me out today" Tai explains. Glen smiles he is glad for Tai for finding another friend to trust. Tai has a hard time making friends and trusting them.

"That's good! Will he be picking you up or will you guys meet up?" Asks Glen curiously while looking at Tai. Tai takes out his phone and texts Alaric.

"He said we can meet there but if I'm comfortable enough he can pick me up," Tai says softly with a smile. Alaric always makes sure that Tai feels comfortable.

"He sounds like a good friend," Glen says excitedly. That meant that Alaric didn't think Tai's paranoia is weird.

"Hmm, he also helped me calm down after I witnessed the whole Sonya situation" Tai answers.

"Hm good stay away from Sonya. I will make sure you never work with her in the future" Glen states. Tai nods in acceptance but in his heart, he wanted to ask Glen why did you betray the original Tai? He finds it fishy why did Glen the best friend of Tai betray him? When it's clear that Glen loves Tai like family and watches over him?

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Tai gets picked up at his home by Alaric. Tai reluctantly enters Alaric's car.

"If you're still a bit uncomfortable we can take different cars," Alaric says softly. Tai shakes his head.

"I'm good I trust you," Tai says as he puts his seatbelt. Alaric smiles widely and nods.

"We going to a fancy restaurant not because I want to show off but because there are private rooms. So we don't need to deal with fangirls or paparazzi" Alaric explains.

"Hey, Alaric why did you approach me the first time? Most people keep there distance from me?" Asks Tai curiously.

"Hm, I don't know why but I'm glad I did" Alaric responds. Tai nods in acceptance. The two quickly arrive at their destination. Tai and Alaric get off the car and head in together. Alaric had reserved a room for them so they were quickly escorted to the room. However, as they were passing by they see a big shot director with Sonya?

"Was that Sonya?" Asks Alaric once they entered the room.

"Hm and that was Director Drew he is well known for his tear-jerking movies. I actually got a message from him if I wanted to act in his new movie. I, however, think of rejecting it" Tai says. Why he wanted to rejected it's because of this movie where he acts with Sonya again. This is where his downfall starts.

"Why do you want to reject it?" Asks Alaric curiosity.

"I have never acted in any of his movies before why would message me? An actor who he doesn't know of? I think it's fishy and I don't like sad movies" Tai explains. Alaric couldn't help but also think it's fishy.

"You are right you should reject the offer. You should play in this movie it's by director Clain. He has been looking for an actor to play the misunderstood best friend of the main character. The best friend has just as many scenes as the main character! I can probably get you an audition!" Alaric exclaims excitedly. He really likes acting with Tai he doesn't know why. It's just a feeling in his heart that he needs to be close to Tai.

"That sounds great" Tai answers with a smile. He remembers that movie from the original life of Tai. It's a big hit and people fell in love with the movie.

"I'll text Director Clain," Alaric says softly. He takes out his phone and texts him. Alaric puts his phone away once he sends the message not thinking he would answer any time soon. He is surprised when his phone buzzed only seconds after. He takes out his phone and reads the message out loud.

"Bring him to audition tomorrow afternoon. I've seen some of his work it's good. All the ones that came these past weeks are a failure! Tomorrow will be your audition he told me to give you my copy of the script. Also for you to practice specific important scenes" Alaric reads in surprise. Even Tai is shocked the director must be really having a hard time looking for the perfect actor.

"Well it seems I have some practicing to do after dinner," Tai responds nervously. He didn't think it would be so soon! Alaric smiles and grabs Tai's hand.

"Hey calm down a bit I'll help you practice" Alaric softly comforts. Tai takes a deep breath and nods.