This weekend, Munchkin did not come home since he was on a school trip with Cool Breeze Elementary School.
Without him, the house was a little quieter.
Timothy and Wendy were still young, but they were very well-behaved. They did not cry or make trouble. Caroline and the others had it easy taking care of them. They all said they were the best children to take care of.
Theo had gone to the company to work overtime and said he would be back later. I thought I would go buy some food.
I went to the supermarket to buy some things. When I was done and on the way out, I saw a group of people with cameras and clothes. They looked like a crew and seemed to be discussing something with the guard at the door.
I leaned in closer and listened.
The person talking to the guard was probably the leader. He frowned, "We've already paid the rent. Why won't you let us in?"
"This is between you and the owner, not us. We only look at your passes. If you don't have a pass, you can’t enter. Don't trouble me. I’m only following the rules. If I let you in and you guys end up having a complaint filed against you, they’ll dock my pay."
"I can’t get through the landlord’s phone right now. I’ll contact them again." The director turned around. "Keep trying quickly. Why are you all in a daze? Our progress will be delayed."
Why was this angry voice so familiar?
I walked up some more and then I saw his face clearly. Director Andy Warhall?
He was the director I met when I was still in Nectarine. I did not expect to meet him again.
"Mr. Warhall."
Andy looked at me when he heard me. "Wanda, it’s you. Do you... live here?"
"Yeah, what's going on?"
"I'm filming a TV show, and I needed a villa. Someone introduced me to rent a villa here, but they didn't give us a pass. Now we can't even get in."
"So that's how it is." I nodded. "The guards follow all the rules and regulations. How long are you going to be filming here?"
"About a week."
That was alright. It was not too long.
I thought about it and then looked at him. "Mr. Warhall, if you don't necessarily need to shoot there, why don't you take a look at my place?"
"Alright."
Just like that, I led the group to the villa. Andy praised repeatedly after the visit. "This place is much better than the one I rented, Wanda. Are you sure we can shoot here without having to talk to President Grant?"
"Don't worry, I'll just let him know. It's only a week. It'll be fine."
"That's good. Let us know how much we need to pay in rent."
"We’re on good terms. Money will just hurt our relationship. Just proceed with your shoot, Director."
Andy smiled brightly. "Thank you, then." He looked back. "You can notify the actors to make their way here. Let's set the scene first."
Theo probably would not fault me for making my own decisions.
Though I ought to give him a call first.
Thinking of this, I tapped on his profile picture and dialled, but he did not answer. He might be busy, so I typed out a message and sent it to him.
I did not take the liberty. He was the one who did not answer the phone.
"I’ll help."
Although I had not done any of this in a long time, I got used to it very quickly.
Since we had everything in the villa, there was almost nothing for us to rearrange, and everything looked about the same after the lighting was in place.
Not long after, the actors arrived one after another. The moment I saw Delia, I was delighted. She was also surprised.
"Wanda, why are you here?"
"This is my home. Of course, I'm here."
"So, we'll be filming at your house this week."
"Yes."
I could see her often now. I could not help but smile…
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