Friday, April 27, 2012

The End is Near: Ch 4

Howdy folks, I just felt like updating this fanfic for some reason...so ya, enjoy!!!

*Edit* GAH! I hate the new blogger...it really messed up my format...sorry for it looking so ugly...it's fixed now.
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~ Coburg Bar~

Ron: Can I get a whisky on the rocks

Bartender: You got it

Moments later Ron was on his second drink of the night, when he heard the sound a woman’s voice

Lady: Excuse me sir

Ron: I’m not interested, sorry

Lady: Well, you dropped your wallet

Ron: My wallet? (He started feeling his pocket and realized it was empty)

Lady: Here (she handed him his wallet)

Ron: Must’ve fallen out when I tried to search for my phone or something. Thanks

Lady: Not a problem

Ron: How about I buy you a drink then, as an apology and thanking you for picking up my wallet

Lady: Sure. I’d like a Pina Colada

Bartender: Here you go

Lady: Thanks

Ron: So...are you waiting for friends

Lady: I was...but she called and cancelled on me, so I thought I’d have a drink anyways before heading home...

Ron: Oh

Lady: You?

Ron: I’m just having a drink, but...I’m also trying to avoid heading home...my mom’s on the ‘the world is going to end, and I have no grandchildren, or daughter-in-law’ rampage

She laughed: Oh, well, at least your parents don’t tell you ‘this is what happens when you let girls go to school, now that they’re successful, men are intimidated, so she’ll live with us for the rest of her life’

Ron laughed: I guess your story makes mine sound a bit less horrifying

Lady: Yup...I remember once my dad even told me how men were afraid I’d castrate them

Ron: What? No way...

Lady: I know, right...

Ron: I’m Ron by the way and you are...if you don’t mind telling me of course

Lady: Linda

At that moment is phone rang

Ron: Sorry, I really have to take this call

Linda: No problem

Moments later he came back

Ron: Hey, I’m really glad we bumped into each other but I have to get going...something happened at work and it seems as though they can’t resolve it without me...so...

Linda: Oh, that’s fine...I’m just about to leave as well...but probably after I finish my drink

Ron smiled: Well...here’s my card (hands her his business card), hopefully we get to meet again and compare notes on our parents

Linda smiled: That sounds good and here’s mine (hands him her business card)

Ron: Great, bye

Linda: Bye

After he left, she finally had the chance to take a look at his business card

Linda: A director? He must really think I’m some naive movie star wannabe...typical

~ Studio Main Entrance~

Bosco: Thank goodness you’re back

Ron: What’s going on? Were you actually waiting for me?

Bosco: No...I just had nothing better to do than stand around at the main entrance

Ron: So, what happened?

Bosco: Remember how the producer had to use two main female leads instead of one...

Ron: Ya, and?

Bosco: Well...the other one came in and saw us editing the footages...she asked to see what we had so far...and well...she was unhappy that she had less screen time

Ron: So?

Bosco: Ron, do you know who she is?

Ron: An actress

Bosco: She’s one of the company’s shareholder’s daughters

Ron: I know, I told you that... and?

Bosco: Fine, since you obviously think this is some trivial issue, how about you go and resolve it then

Ron: Isn’t that why you called in the first place?

Bosco: Seriously, with this attitude your mom has every right to worry

Ron looked at him: Ok...well...it’s really your fault my mom has to worry

Bosco: What now?

Ron: Before you gave me that panic call, I was having one of the most interesting conversations with this lovely lady...

Bosco: Really?

Ron: Ya, she even gave me her business card before I left, take a look (hands him the card)

Bosco: Cardiologist? Really? Or is this your mom’s doctor?

Ron: Fine, don’t believe me...I’ll go on in...and resolve this first...then we’ll talk about the loss you made me endure

Bosco chuckled: Well...you could always give her a call...unless...this is the type of woman who is playing hard to get by handing out a business card that has the word cardiologist on it implying she can easily play with your heart

Ron: That’s my thought exactly. And now if you excuse me, I have an actress I need to take care of

Bosco: Yes, charm her into submission

~Ron’s office~

Ron: So, how can I help you?

Sire: Well...I came back because I was curious as to how everything gets edited and put together...so I asked them to show me what they have so far...and then I realized that half of my scenes were cut

Ron: I think you might be exaggerating a little bit...

Sire: Well...we’ve been filming a good 12-14 hours a day for the past month...I didn’t expect there to be that much of me but still as the co-star...I expected at least half of the screen time...

Ron: You have to look at it this way...some of your scenes were cut because they weren’t perfected enough yet...we’ll probably have to go back and re-film to make sure everything is actually together and works out smoothly...so you shouldn’t worry about your screen time (He puts a hand on her shoulder) As long as you’re really working hard, even if you don’t have half the screen time, the audience can still appreciate you as a good actress...

Sire: You really think so?

Ron smiled: Of course...that’s why a lot of supporting roles get a lot more noise than the leads...think of Laughing Sir

Sire: I guess it’s true...so there might be a chance that we will be re-filming a few scenes then

Ron nodded: Of course...plus I’ll be the one making the final judgement over the editing...so...we’ll see

Sire: Thanks! (She stood up and gave him a hug)

Ron smiled: Not a problem...just work hard ok?

Sire smiled: I will, thanks Ron...you don’t mind if I call you by your first name, right?

Ron: Just, avoid that when we film...ok?

Sire: Sure

Moments later he left his office and was greeted by Bosco

Bosco: She looks a lot happier now...what did you do?

Ron: I spoke to her...and told her that she shouldn’t worry...as long as she works hard, even if her screen time is reduced the audience will still appreciate her

Bosco: Anything else?

Ron: What are you implying?

Bosco: I don’t know...young actress, whose father is extremely wealthy, and a young handsome director, in the same room...

Ron smiled: Well...I did get a hug...

Bosco smirked: Is that all?

Ron: What do you think happened?

Bosco: I don’t know, she seems like she’s into you...so...I only presumed that she started up this tantrum to get some attention from our handsome director here

Ron: Is that it? Wow...maybe I should be careful...don’t want any rumours to start...

Bosco: Uh huh...speaking of rumours, did you hear what’s going on with Ka-wing

Ron: Ya...something about being aloof and self-centred...but that doesn’t sound like the Kevin we know

Bosco: You know how he is...he doesn’t go around trying to please everyone...poor guy is always misunderstood

Ron: Funny how they’re only talking about his ‘personality’ now when he’s all famous and stuff...and that’s why I don’t film series or movies that involves these old shifus and masters

Bosco laughed: That’s why you film series and dramas with pretty female leads who love being in your company

Ron smiled: I like working with people I like...that’s why I’m always working with you and Myolie

Bosco: Maybe it’s because we’re the only two assistant director and production manager that can stand your personality

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 Yay!!! They finally met...I hope that their meeting was interesting rather than just something you've seen before...I don't know. And the ending, I just thought I should kinda express how I felt about the whole Kevin Cheng incident thing...I was actually going to post a rant...but thought, it's probably not a great idea. However, I do have to say this

I really don’t like these martial artists who think just because they have seniority and such that they expect everyone to listen to them. If that is the case there will never be any progress. People have to ask questions, people have to have their own opinions. Yes, you should respect your elders and those around you, but what I’ve learned is that respect should be mutual. If they do not respect you, they do not respect your individuality then they do not deserve your respect. Now, this may sound really harsh, but that’s what I believe in. Respect is gained, it is not a given, sometimes people need a bit of reminding...so good on Kevin.

Ya...that's about it...so remember to comment and I'll be back soon...thanks for the reminder about my other fanfics...I will get to them since I'm off now (though I'm in the middle of graduate applications).

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The End is Near: Ch 3

Howdy folks,

So today I wrote my final exam as an undergrad...that's right...I'm graduating! I thought that I'd post something up today...just cause I have nothing to do (Not true, I have my thesis to write). Without further delay...

~ Conference Room~

Ron: Ok...so I just received an email from the producer and there seems to be a slight change in the production that we’re supposed to start next week

Bosco: Change?

Ron: Well...instead of one lead actress, apparently it was recently decided that there will be two lead actresses, essentially splitting the screen time in half...

Myolie: The script-writer’s probably pissed off about that

Ron: Actually...he somehow knew that such change would occur and already had a backup plan

Guy: And he didn’t have the decency to tell us about it before hand

Ron: Hold on...you can’t blame the guy, it was a hunch, a good hunch but still a hunch

Bosco: You’re always playing the nice guy...sometimes you really got to stand your ground...you ARE the director

Ron: Well...I’ll stand my ground when the filming starts and I’ll make sure that both actresses’ acting is up to par so that they could play the part convincingly. Even if the co-star is a newbie...I won’t allow any mistakes

Lady: So, what are we going to do about the costumes?

Ron: Well, I already asked the producer about that, so don’t worry about it Nancy...he’ll get back to you...you know how it is anyways, recycling of old costumes

Nancy: Ok...cause what we’ve collected so far is meant for the characters in the original script...you’re pretty lucky it’s a modern drama...imagine the chaos if it was a period drama

Ron: I know, I know...but the instructions were sent from above so...there’s nothing much I can do about it

Myolie: What are you trying to imply?

Ron: Let’s just say this newbie’s father is one of our bosses...ok?

Bosco: Got it...

(whispers in the room)

Ron: Alright, alright...that’s about all that I have to say for now...so...go home, have a nice rest and I’ll see you all back tomorrow so we can go over some stuff

~ Filming~

Ron: Before we get started, I’d like to remind everyone that we should be careful as to what props we use in the set, especially to get rid of brands and tags of companies that are not paying to have their product or name placed in our drama. And...

Woman: Director, can I say a few words

Ron: Uh...sure, go ahead Sire...

Sire smiled: Thanks...I just wanted to say that since I’m new I might make some mistakes, so I’d like to apologize in advance and I look forward to learning a lot from everyone here

Bosco whispering to Myolie: She seems pretty decent...

Myolie whispering back: Careful honey, these cute ones always come back to bite

Bosco: What’s that supposed to mean?

Myolie: You’ll see...

Ron: Thank you Sire, anyways, I was going to end off my little spiel with just a few words of encouragement and...That lunch will be served at noon

There were a few chuckles, as everyone went and got into their respective places, ready to film.

Bosco: Places everyone!!!

Ron: Ready? Action!

~ Filming of the drama~

Vincent: This is it then?

Sire: I don’t know...I...I...

Ron: CUT!!! Let’s start again...do you want to look at the script again?

Sire: No, I’m sorry, I was just a bit nervous...

Ron: It’s alright...let’s do it again from the top of the flashback scene. Ready? Action!

Vincent: This is it then?

Sire: I don’t know...I just can’t take this place anymore...but...

Vincent: But you still have feelings for me...don’t you?

Sire: I...I shouldn’t (she turns away from him)

Ron: Cut! Good take...we’ll move on to Mandy’s scene...so Sire...you can go have a little break or stick around and watch her film

Sire: If you don’t mind, I have to meet my dad at his office...so I’ll be leaving first...but I’ll return in time for the afternoon take

Ron: Sure, go ahead

Sire: Thanks

Ron: No problem

Sire: Maybe next time you can join us?

Ron smiled and nodded: Sure...if it works with our work schedule

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~Hospital~

Linda: How many times do I need to remind you the patient in bed 201 is allergic an assortment of flower pollen?

Nurse: I’m sorry, I...was just trying to cheer her up...she told me she really likes flowers...

Linda: But you should’ve remembered that she’s allergic. No more flowers and tell the other visitors to not bring flowers into this room...

Nurse: I’m really sorry

Linda: Go and do your job

She stood at the entrance to the room, with her hand clasp against her forehead. Why is it that she always seems to catch him while he does these stupid things? And why is she the one that has to scold him, in front of all the other doctors and nurses.

Queenie: Hey, sis...calm down...ok? Elaine’s a nice girl, she was only trying to make the patient happy

Linda: She could’ve killed her

Queenie: She just went through a bad break up, give the girl some slack

Linda: What? Break-up? Again?

Queenie: That’s mean

Linda: It’s not my fault that she seems to be in and out of relationships every other month...

Queenie: she’s your best friend since kindergarten

Linda: You think I should go talk to her...right?

Queenie: Obviously! She’s heartbroken...and now you just gave her a nice scolding in front of everyone, how do you think she feels?

Linda: Alright, I’ll go talk to her

~ Break room~

She was sitting at the table alone, and it sounded as though she was actually crying. Linda just stood there and watched her. She was always like this...always getting bullied, always trying to making others happy, always get herself into trouble...but she was always there for her as well. She couldn’t imagine what her life would’ve been like without her. She was the one that encouraged her to go into medicine to begin with. She told her that she’d stick around to help her whenever she needed help and next thing Linda knew, Elaine decided to go into nursing.

She slowly walked towards where Elaine was sitting and took a seat next to her.

Linda: You ok?

Elaine: I’m...I’m fine

Linda: I’m sorry about yelling at you...I know you were only trying to make a patient feel better

Elaine: No, it was my fault...you had every right to yell at me

Linda: But I should’ve just spoken to you in private or something...

Elaine: Ya...you could’ve done that...but it’s not exactly your style is it? (she tried to smile)

Linda: Sorry...and I heard about you know...

Elaine: My break-up?

Linda: Ya...sorry...I should’ve been a better friend

Elaine: You’re always so busy...I get it...it’s ok...besides you did warn me about him

Linda: you’re a great person Elaine, you’ll find your other half soon...

Elaine: I know, but...look we’re nearing thirty...and...

Linda: At least you’re dating, right...Look at me, I haven’t gone out with anyone since Kenneth

Elaine: At least you’re not getting your heart broken...

They both heaved a sigh

Linda: We should go for a drink later...how about it?

Elaine: We’ll see...anyways...I better get back to work...I don’t want to get yelled at again (she nudged Linda)

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It's not exactly the best chapter...but the next one will be something...so...stay tuned for more!

Please leave me a comment/comments...and thanks for the previous comments! If I get a few comments...I'll definitely update sooner, especially cause I'm pretty free from now on (again, not true...I'm free after Friday)

So...bye for now!

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