Chapter 3 - Showtime
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Next day and another audition. Kaci had no troubles landing the role this time. She was cast in a commercial for Valdislaus Hardware, and the filming would start the next day at noon.
Determined to excel on the set, she spent the day prepping. She worked on her charisma and acting skills and read up on handiness. Who knows what she is expected to do on camera. Kaci had no plans to end up in an embarrassing situation like not knowing how to hold a screwdriver or what to do with a hammer.
Thorne called in the afternoon. He was apologetic about having to leave at night. Kaci was acting sweet and understanding, making Thorne feel at ease. End of the call they had arranged a date at the Studio PBP. Kaci knew she would never get in on her own, but she hoped she'll sail right past the bouncer with Thorne. And even just an appearance at the lounge with Thorne would be more then satisfactory and point some of that sweet sweet spotlight her way.
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Feeling (and looking) hot in her red outfit she certainly had the attention of both Thorne and the paparazzi. Caress his cheek, make a joke. Let the world see that Kaci is admirable, charming, the one worthy of fame. In the morning the social media will be buzzing about the mysterious lady Thorne Bailey was having such a good time with.
No bad rep for Kaci, thank you very much! So, if anybody asks, then it'll be " we're friends and enjoy each other's company".
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... such good friends in fact, that he has a key to Kaci's home.
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Time to do the gig. On the set Kaci felt like a star.
Hair and make up, professional crew and famous co-stars.
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The costume was a slight disappointment. How will anyone recognize her in this hideous thing?!
But no. Kaci will not let her feelings show, not right now. She has a performance to do and she'll nail it.
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It was Harvestfest.
- It's OK, spend time with your family. We'll be home with Niko, having our own little Harvestfest. You're always welcome to stop by, Thorne, if you feel like it.
Kaci had chosen exactly the right words. Obviously Thorne made sure he could visit even on a holiday.
They shared a steamy shower and had dinner together. No rush. Thorne stayed until late in the night.
Niko had invited Liberty to dinner once again.
She arrived just when Niko started cooking. She joined him and they had a nice time bonding over holiday traditions.
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The evening was full of warmth.
Liberty felt confident and made a flirty joke. Niko complimented her appearance. She smiled and confessed that she was attracted to Niko. In the early hours of Friday they shared their first kiss.
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- No, Kaci, it's not me who's being inappropriate here!
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Niko is amazed by Kaci's brazen behaviour, having an affair with a married man, waltzing around in her underwear and making remarks on Niko's friend.
Niko's girlfriend
Hmm... Let's correct that.
Niko's fiancee
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