HWI 450

Hollywood What If Chapter 450

Wearing a light blue suit, Ryan Gosling stepped out of the limousine and extended his hand to Brianna Evans. The woman placed her hand in Ryan's and gracefully stepped out of the limousine.

Brianna was wearing a sleeveless silver sequin A-line dress that reached below her knees. She looked gorgeous. Brianna was known for her exceptional acting talent, not necessarily her looks, but tonight, she was truly stunning.

Brianna and Ryan had chemistry in the movie La La Land, and some fans even shipped them in real life. However, Ryan was dating Rachel McAdams, so that scenario was impossible.

Ryan was simply Brianna's partner for the Academy Awards tonight. Nothing deeper was happening between them.

Both of them received nominations at the Oscars, so they were doing great. Even Ryan's PR team was surprised when the actor secured a nomination.

The two walked along the red carpet, posed for cameras, and were then interviewed by the reporters.

These scenes would be repeated by countless celebrities tonight. It was the standard procedure whenever a red carpet event took place.

1.) A celebrity would step out of an expensive car, usually a limousine.

2.) He or she would wave at the fans, and the fans would go crazy, screaming their name.

3.) He or she would pose for cameras, despite the blinding flashes that never stopped.

4.) A reporter would ask questions about the event, the celebrity would respond, and then head into the theater.

However, unlike movie premieres, the pressure of stepping onto the red carpet at the Academy Awards was on another level.

The 77th Academy Awards was broadcast live by ABC. So not only the fans present could witness the event, but millions of people across America were watching it live.

If someone made an embarrassing mistake, millions would see it. Unless the network was airing a commercial break. Still, reporters hoped for such slip-ups. They loved writing juicy articles. Some even went as far as fabricating stories.

Thousands of celebrities attended the 77th Academy Awards. Some were invited by the Academy and received tickets, while others were there to compete for awards.

By the way, if someone got nominated or won an Oscar, they became eligible to be a member of the Academy (AMPAS) without needing a sponsor.

If Ryan Gosling applied to be a member, he would easily be accepted.

With Brianna Evans holding Ryan's arm, showing their closeness, the two entered the Kodak Theater.

"Aww, they look sweet."

Scarlett "aww'd" as she watched Ryan and Brianna wave to fans before entering the theater. She was watching the program on television.

She hadn't attended because she wasn't invited.

"You think so?" Kazir asked, sipping a beer.

"Of course. Brianna is my friend, and I want her to find happiness... I haven't seen her dating anyone, and I'm worried."

The two were watching the 77th Academy Awards in Scarlett's apartment.

This was their third date, and Scarlett had offered to cook dinner for the two of them at her place.

Kazir wasn't sure if this invitation carried a deeper meaning, but he happily accepted. Her cooking was amazing and delicious.

They had just finished dinner, which Kazir thoroughly enjoyed. Lately, he'd mostly been eating junk food. A home-cooked meal was heaven-sent.

They both knew tonight was the 77th Academy Awards, so the TV had been on the whole time.

Kazir was friends with Fremont and Brianna, and so was Scarlett. All four of them were clients of Salvatore Barlowe, so they had met on occasion.

If Fremont and Brianna won their respective awards, it would be a great boost for Salvatore. It would also help Scarlett indirectly, as people would start taking her more seriously once they realized she was one of Salvatore's clients.

As for Kazir, well, he didn't need a boost anymore. In fact, he was the one providing the boost at this point. He was the writer of La La Land, after all. The script had secured Academy Award nominations for Fremont, Brianna, and Ryan.

Scarlett offered him a beer, and Kazir thanked her. Since then, they had been watching the program, drinking, and munching on snacks.

Scarlett decided to forget about dieting tonight, not when she and Kazir were having such a fun time. The two of them were talking and laughing.

They were seated close to each other, their skin occasionally brushing, sending sparks through them.

While commercials aired, they remained in their own little world.

"I'm having fun. Thanks, Scarlett."

"Hm, me too." The woman nodded, blushing. Perhaps it was the alcohol, or maybe the lack of space between them, but Scarlett was definitely blushing.

Then, they looked into each other's eyes. A quiet moment passed between them. Alcohol can make a person brave, and this time, it did.

Scarlett leaned in and kissed Kazir on the lips. The man responded and kissed her back. He gently placed a hand behind her head while Scarlett wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Mmm~"

They shared a passionate kiss that lasted over a minute. When they finally parted, they were breathless and intoxicated.

Scarlett giggled and bit her lip. The sensation of the kiss still lingered.

Then, the 77th Academy Awards resumed. Kazir and Scarlett giggled again and turned their attention back to the screen. This time, Scarlett leaned her head on Kazir's shoulder as they watched. They held hands while the show introduced Chris Rock as the host of the Oscars.

This year's Academy Awards didn't have many heavy hitters, so most of the buzz revolved around La La Land, The Incredibles, and Spider-Man 2.

[Second chapter of the day.]