The Day I Kissed An Older Man

After a few days of rest, Melody would soon embark on her non-stop roadshow. While previous meet-and-greets felt a little daunting to her, facing the roadshow brought a mix of excitement and trepidation. She eagerly anticipated the audience's reaction to her performance that year, but she was also very worried because it was her first time assuming a leading role in a film. The prospect of not being well-received by the audience as the protagonist gnawed at her mind.

Insomnia set in two days before the official roadshow. Night after night, she tossed and turned in Lucas' arms, unable to find some respite from her thoughts. With another sleepless night plaguing her, Lucas switched on the night light.

"Can't sleep? Would you like to talk?" Lucas asked softly, concerned by her restlessness.

Melody felt bad to have woken Lucas up because of her tossing and turning, but her anxiety was genuine and she hoped to get it off her chest. "I don't know how I'm supposed to face the audience. My fans are one thing because I know they'll support me no matter what, but it's a different story for other members of the public. My future in acting would be jeopardized if this doesn't go well."

Melody's concerns were of course solely rooted in her identity as an actress. As long as she and Lucas remained together, she vowed never to forsake her passion for acting.

Lucas cocked an eyebrow. "You'll have your pick of future roles for as long as you want to continue acting."

Melody put a finger to his lips and

said, "I'm talking about earning it on my own merits. The director emphasized the importance of building my connections. I

appreciate the help, but what's more important is for the directors and screenwriters to show a genuine willingness to collaborate with me. The connections you provide might not always be open to that. If the audience doesn't buy my tickets, they'll be even more unhappy with me. I don't want to impose on other people."

Lucas embraced her firmly. "You're underestimating yourself. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the premiere of your movie. Your stellar acting will win over those who aren't your fans, and the box office performance will reflect that."

Melody was still worried despite Lucas' reassurances. "But what if the audience dislikes my character? What if the movie receives low ratings because of that even though the whole production team invested so much effort in me? I'd feel responsible for letting them down if it flops."NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

Melody's apprehension seemed boundless, and it was as if every aspect of the upcoming premiere was fraught with concern. Though she felt that she was a burden to the entire film crew, Lucas viewed her as the cornerstone of the movie and believed no one else could match the impact she had in her role.

"Have you thought about why the

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director came to me and insisted on taking you on for that role? It's because he admires your talent and the way you carry yourself. Your acting skills speak for themselves, and let me tell you this: even those who are biased against you will acknowledge your talent once they see you on screen," Lucas asserted. "Your talent is second to none."

Melody was born to act, that much was certain.

"Well, you're right. If you hadn't pushed me to strive harder, I might not have been able to accept the movie, so thank you. I'm also grateful to the director for his discerning judgment. I never

imagined I'd grow to love acting this

much. I do hope this moc net

becomes a resounding success and paves the way for more

opportunities. If it falters, I probably wouldn't dare to take on another project."