Between the Lines

“Excellent, spot on,” Richter says. He rubs his hands together.



Hell, yeah.



Daria shows Emma to the exit after we run another couple of scenes and Richter tells her he’ll be in touch. She nods and thanks him, glancing at me. My relaxed expression gives nothing away, but there’s no doubt in my mind—she’s Lizbeth.



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Emma



When I come home from the gym a week after the audition, my father and Chloe are popping a bottle of champagne. “You got the part!” he says as Chloe squeals and offers me a glass. I’ve been chosen to play Lizbeth Bennet in School Pride. The financial details were settled for more than I’ve earned in the past several years combined. Filming will start in mid-August, on location in Austin.



Dazed by the news, the salary, and the thought of working with Reid Alexander for three solid months, I do what any other girl would do. I grab my phone and text my best friend. Emily is at choir practice, but I’m hoping the threat of choir director ire won’t keep her from answering.



Me: I GOT IT



Em: OHMYGOD!!!



Me: I know! Holy SHIT.



Em: I have never been jealous of you before, but OMG REID ALEXANDER!?!!!!



Me: I’ll call you after the champagne celebration and chloe’s dance of glee. UGH.



Em: Ignore her. This is about YOU