Versatile Superstar: Rise In Hollywood

As the shooting for [Agnas] was going on rapidly, Aiden didn’t really give much thought to Wade. More like, he didn’t have any time to think a lot about it. 

Everyday, there were shots after shots. They were also travelling to different places for some scenes. Only Agnas and the shooting was in his mind. 

Though, he did notice that Wade was looking a bit more tired than usual. 

That’s why, one night, when he knocked on his hotel door, he wasn’t surprised to hear the words that came from his mouth. 

“I think I need a break. At least for a week, I need to relax a bit as I’m not able to work properly these days. I know that it would be a problem. That’s why—”

“Take it. You don’t have to explain much.”

Aiden said, looking up at Wade who wasn’t expecting Aiden to accept it without any questions. 

“That was fast.”

“I observe a lot, Wade. You look tired these days. Feel like you are ageing fast. We have been working a lot for a long time now. Even my body feels like it needs a break. I would probably take one too after the shooting is over.”

Aiden said with a sigh. Movies are hard work when one is passionate about it. Aiden’s style of work meant that the people working with him were also working nonstop.

It obviously takes a toll. 

For a job like an agent where one needs to attend so many meetings and handle so many things, a lot of people become very stressed. So, a break was necessary. 

‘I hope he is refreshed after the break.’

Aiden thought in his mind. 

“I will explain Sasha and Jody most of the work. I already talked to Tom. He is going to be with you all the time, so there won’t be any problems. If there are—”

“There won’t be and even if there are, I won’t call you. Just enjoy yourself.”

Aiden said and Wade smiled faintly. They talked a bit more before he left. 

As Wade walked off, Aiden didn’t notice the complicated expression on his face. It was like he was in some sort of inner conflict. 

The break wasn’t for him to relax but for him to come to a decision on a question that he was trying to find the answer to these days. 

A very difficult question. 

***

“This sounds pretty nice.”

A woman said, pressing headphones close to her ears. There was a sense of wonder in her eyes as she listened to the song that was playing. 

It was a tune created by Joseph and it has a very happy feeling about it. One could easily make it into a children’s song because of the nature. 

“It took me a long time to get this tune right. The melody was incredibly hard to control but the hardest part was the lyrics.”

“Lyrics?” The woman raised an eyebrow. 

“Yeah, you need matching lyrics to go with it. Because of how the song is, the lyrics are a part of it to tell the anxiety of Agnas and how he knew he messed up in the relationship.”

As soon as Joseph said that, the door to the room opened and Aiden walked in. He glanced at the people in the room. 

Today, they were at a recording studio to record ‘Remedy’. One of the main songs from the movie. 

He greeted a lot of people inside including a few actors and Baz before walking upto Joseph and the woman. 

“Are you explaining the song to Vanessa, Joseph?”

“Yeah, I’m.”

Joseph said. The woman besides him greeted Aiden. She was Vanessa Hughes, an actress who was playing the role of one of Agnas’s girlfriends in the movie. 

‘Remedy’, the song was also about her relationship with Agnas. 

“I read the lyrics but still, I didn’t understand the special point in them. Am I missing something here?”

“Well, let me explain.” Aiden said. “It’s not particularly the lyrics but the happy go lucky manner the song needed to be sung in. Here, Agnas knows that his girlfriend is suffering because of his relationship and he is too. But rather than making it sad, the song is extremely happy, giving it a bittersweet feeling. The lyrics match it because they are something to be sung with a smile even if the situation itself is paunful.”

Vanessa nodded as she finally understood more about the song. ‘Remedy’ was a very special song and Aiden liked it a lot for what it stood for. 

It has a unique vibe for it that was unlike the rest of the movie. 

“Anyway, Aiden get to the booth. Sing it in the way I taught you during our sessions.”

“Okay.”

Aiden entered the booth at Joseph’s commands. Everyone else focused at him as he stood behind the mic.

“Let’s do a few tries. Let your voice gets used to it.”

“Okay.”

Aiden took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He thought about Agnas and his relationships. How everyone of them have broken one way or another and how much pain it has caused him. 

All the feelings that have bothered and pained him. He had decided to tell them with a smile on his face. 

A bright smile. Albeit, a bit anxious. 

He opened his mouth with all the feelings. 

“I got lost in a room full of sounds.”

“Lots of happy moments and some wounds.”

“But there’s something I need to say to you.”

“About me making you feel bad about me feeling bad.”

Just like that, the recording started as Aiden’s voice made a silver light that slowly enveloped the room. A silvery light that seemed to flow around easily like the wind. 

Listening to him, Joseph smiled. The old man had an expression like he was seeing his old friend singing in front of him. 

***

As Aiden was busy working, Wade was taking all advantages of his break. Even without all the conflicting thoughts in his mind, he was actually very tired. 

So, it was good for him to just live without thinking of work. 

He didn’t travelled anywhere for the vacation and just decided to enjoy himself with his hobbies. He watched a few TV series he wanted to catch up on and then went to a shooting range to try out some guns. 

As an American and fan of zombie movies, Wade had always strived to become better in handling guns. In case, some billion dollar company really tried to end the world. 

One more thing he did was to spend more time with his girlfriend. 

“What are you thinking?”

Wade looked at the woman in front of her. Her name was Amanda Carlie. She was a red hair causacian woman who worked as a fashion designer. 

They have met two years ago and for some reason, she had taken a liking to him, saying how he looked like a reliable person. 

As both of them have gone through failed marriages, there was a lot for them to bond over. Though, one thing that Wade didn’t like was how perceptive she was to his thoughts. 

“Nothing.” He said, taking a sip out of the coffee. 

“There’s something. You know I notice these things. Something to do with work?”

She tilted her head and for a second, Wade wondered if she was really a mind reader. 

“Yes, actually.”

“Want to talk about it?” Amanda said. “I’m a good listener.”

Amanda smiled and Wade hesitated for a second. It wasn’t easy for him to talk about it as this was directly related to his insecurities but he still decided to do so. 

“I was just thinking about Aiden. He’s became too big now. When [Black Saints] has just released, I thought it would take few years to solidify him as a good character actor, then go for main roles. But he achieved far more and every role of his brought more fame to him. Now, I wonder if he even needs me.”

“Why do you think he don’t?”

Amanda asked and Wade frowned. 

“Because there are better agents. With more resources. Some that rate him high enough to cast him in any movie he wants.”

She curled her lips, understanding what was going on. Placing her hand on Wade’s hands, she opened her mouth. 

“Your worries are understandable but I don’t think Aiden would want to work with someone other than you and you are good enough. Never think you are not. Maybe you don’t have the resources you would like but your skills are something that no one could take from you.”

“Still, it’s his decision.”

Amanda shook her head at that. Suddenly, she recalled something. 

“I know it’s his decision and you need to let him make it. But you remember one thing that you told me once.”

“What?” Wade tilted her head. 

“You said that a person’s character is shown only after he achieves stardom in Hollywood. If a person forget those that knew him when he was nothing, then he’s going to live a life of lies.” She smiled. “That’s why, belive in yourself and your dream. Let Aiden take the decision of who he wants his agent to be.”