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Chapter 8 Phone call

Another day has passed, I'm writing on my desk when the phone rings so loud that alert the attention of everybody inside the room, my phone seldom rung. I grabbed it excitedly. Hello, what's new? I asked to the person on the other line. It was Jerry calling me about the script.

How are you doing Tara darling. I have a good news to you. Producers love your story. You have to come over and talk about your pay. He said happily.

That's a good news indeed. I will visit you tomorrow early in the morning.

Why don't you come over today. It's only 3, I will be at the office until 5. What do you think? Should I wait for you?

I'm not ready Jerry, I haven't even showered. I explainex to him.

I will wait, the producers are here. Tomorrow they will not be around, today is the best time.

Ok, I will be there in an hour.

See you then, Darling. He sweetly said on the other line.

I put down the phone and started to prepare myself. After showering I asked my brother to drive me to Jerry's office. He agreed, grabbed his keys and went to the car even Andrei wants to come too, they stayed too much at home, they long for human interaction.

I'm curious what your working place look like Tara, Andrei said. They are wearing casual clothes since I'm just wearing Tshirt and long jeans. We entered a big building. The place is grand and well decorated, the entirety of the building leaves quite an empression to visitors new at this place. Celebreties are around as well making Andrei and Drake stunned with delight. I opened the door at Jerry's office, Lisa one of the rising star of her generation greeted me.

Tara youre here, I heard you are doing a new project with Boss Jerry. Don't forget to include me, she gave me a kiss and she accompany me towards Jerry's office.

Drake is coughing lightly so I would introduce them with Lisa.

Lisa meet my brother Drake and Andrei his friend.

Ow nice to meet you I'm Lisa. She introduced herself.

We know you, your so famous. My brother doesn't want to let go of Lisa's hand. Andrei wants his turn. These two suddenly get activated on the sight of Lisa.

Thank you. Please convince Tara to include me on her new movie.

Ow definitely, my sister does everything I told her to do. Drake said with pride.

Talent roles is decided by Jerry. I just deliver the story, get my pay then that's it for me.

Jerry came and take me away from Lisa.

Jerry I'm with my brother Drake and his friend Andrei. I introduced them.

Nice to meet you, do you want to come inside my office. We talk some other time Lisa. Jerry sent Lisa away. She should not be around the meeting in case Jerry is betting for another actress to do the role of the leading lady. She smiled at us widely sliding her way to get a role on my story.

Inside Jerry's office are 2 person waiting for me. Anabelle Diaz an old rich woman, who already produced alot of blockbuster movies and Roberta Marquez her friend. These two produced hundreds of movies and concerts earning millions on this industry. Andrei and Drake stayed in front of the door.

Maybe we can stay outside and meet other artist in the building Drake said, feeling awkward meeting the people inside Jerry's office.

Yes that would be better, you will not get lost, the building is not bigger than the mall. Jerry agreed.

No, Jerry I want them to be part of the movie, I'm hoping that my brother and his friend can get a role on this movie, they are currently unemployed right now so hopefully this movie can help. Definitely, just get a chair at the back so you will be comfortable. I wanna talk about the rights of this story, of course as usual I wanna buy the rights at same amount plus your brothers get a role.

I want to make it 3 M this time plus they get the role, you own the rights. I bargained to Jerry.

Let's hear the decision of the producers they will be the one financing the project. Jerry suggest.

I can't promise you that. We are not sure about the income yet but we are sure about the expenses. We estimated 20 Million budget for this, 2 M for you, 2 M for Jerry, the rest will go to talents and sets and costumes. This movie is going to be big, with big casts We can't add more money in the line. Anabelle explained to me.

This is the biggest project I will be doing, I see a big future of it. 3 M is not so big, I'm sure you can extend another million on your budget.

Honey, we already worked together 2 Million is your talent fee we didn't expect you will ask for more. How about, if we happened to have extra money after the taping then we will give it all to you. But we place on the contract 2 million, the extra money is just a bonus. Roberta suggest.

I can't take it I'm sorry, I see big things on this project I can't believe Jerry is not asking for a raise, but for me I want it 3, if not i will sell the story to somebody else.

Anabelle get mad, her face changed expression sourly. I didn't expect you will be this hard with money. I respect you so much and I love your work but today, it's all gone.

Ms. Anabelle you are earning millions on my works. I only get small portion of it. Don't throw me that money shade coz you get more money on every story I make. I deserve a raise if I don't get it to this movie then I will give it to somebody else.

The argument is heating up so Jerry came in the middle. Hold it ladies, how about I look for more investor on this movie so I can get a raise too. Let's talk again some other time when I get another investor so we all get what we want.

My brother suddenly butt in. I want to invest, we can put in another 10 Million, me and my buddy here Andrei is planning on investing to a business so I think this is it. How about we buy the other 30% of the rights. That would be 30 % to the two ladies then the other 10% will be divided to Jerry and Tara. How about that, Drake proposed.

That's better, though our income will be cut smaller. But this way we can cater to Tara's concern and we can give bonus to Jerry too. Roberta agreed.

If it's ok to Roberta then I will agree on this. Anabelle finally get pacified with the suggestion of Drake. I'm actually amazed Drake brought himself up for this matter.

Then problem is solved, me and Tara will get a bonus, I am happy how this meeting went, I didn't expect it but I'm happy about it. I will call all parties on the signing of contract, by then I will present the lead roles as well. Give me a week. Ready your money. I will call you again. Have a nice day!. I kissed the two ladies good bye so is Jerry then left the building with 2 good looking bodyguards behind me.