June 9


    Curiously, the premiere took place on the same day as Billy''s birthday, June 10. Stargate, a sci-fi drama about space gates that took Daniel on a galactic journey to the other side of the universe, where he met Sha''rae, a woman from Earth who was a descendant of Egyptian civilization, was aired on the same day.


    The large white limousine, an unnecessary expense but necessary for the romantic Hollywood image, dropped Billy off at Grauman''s Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. He was wearing his custom-made light blue Caneli suit. Billy emerged with a beautiful woman on his arm, Mila, at the glorious theater, one of the first times he was part of a red carpet event and was addressed as one of the main figures.


    Although it was the premiere of a not-so-highly publicized film, strategically released in the summer of 1994 to gain some fame from the audience, Hollywood''s strong influence over people was evident. Despite not competing with the same impact as some other films such as Pixar''s Toy Story or the upcoming Lion King, purely commercial movies with renowned stars or unprecedented marketing still grabbed the spotlight.


    -It''s freezing. – said Billy, holding Mila''s arm. Mila, with her long bronzed legs, invited some media to take pictures due to her beauty that stood out on the red carpet. Contrary to many beliefs, beautiful women are like moths to a flame, capturing the attention of unfamiliar or non-critical people in the entertainment world.


    -It''s colder than I thought, and this dress is silk. My whole body will be frozen by the end of the show. – said Mila, without losing her smiling face.


    -The drawbacks of beauty. I''ll call Jim to buy you a jacket. – said Billy.


    -You shouldn''t. – said Mila.


    -Don''t worry, Jim knows he''ll come at the end of the movie to pay his respects and get to know a bit about the relationships I''ve made. Besides, his assistant will likely do it. – said Billy.


    -Still, you shouldn''t. – said Mila.


    -Are you sure? I already have the number ready to dial. – said Billy.


    Mila bit her lip in indecision. – Do it. – she finally said.


    Then came the short interviews, as a requirement, you had to participate in at least one interview. But beneath some paid or front-row media, they arranged these spontaneous interviews differently from any other interview. Even the image of Hollywood is eternal, and even the most meticulous details were adorned with details already established beforehand, perhaps by the producers or the distribution company and the large production company. So far, Billy doesn''t know.


    -Come, don''t stray. – said Mila, grabbing Billy''s arm.


    -I have to interview with NBC! – said, Billy.


    -Come on, it''s better for both of us. – said Mila.


    There was a cameraman and his interviewer holding a green microphone, barely noticeable due to its placement, crossing toward the camera.


    -Good afternoon. – said the interviewer. – We are from the NBC network. Can you confirm that you''re the lead actor in the movie? – he asked.


    -I''m one of the leads, but others fulfill their roles. – said Billy.


    The interviewer, a decisive man, changed the script upon seeing the young actress heading toward the young actor, in a position that, according to them, would be with the Egyptian dolls and special actors who had decided to join their respective outfits at the gala.


    -Miss. –


    -Mili Avital. – said the young lady.


    -You both starred in the movie. – the man asked, receiving a yes and a nod in response. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    -I see sparks, but tell me, how was teamwork, something remarkable between you two? – said the interviewer.


    Mila''s blush, which a moment ago was a white color, turned spicy, making headlines for the media and, of course, the paparazzi, creating exaggerated headlines for the news.


    -Challenging. – Mila quickly said.


    The microphone turned to Billy, who remained calmer.


    -We had a healthy relationship; our exchanges were fueled by who would deliver the best performance. – said Billy.


    -Is it a good movie? – the interviewer asked, catching Billy off guard again, who didn''t expect this kind of question?


    -An outer-space odyssey, it contains a different range. Let the audience be the judge. I find it pleasant how it turns and differs from the original script conceived by many others. It has somewhat innovative ideas. – said Billy.


    Adjusting his suit, he was somewhat nervous. He used to do it to refresh his memory, like a tic that he developed when the situation became unexpected.


    But he decided to end the interview with a thank you, taking Mila''s hand, a move that he would pay dearly for. His initial reaction was to gracefully exit the hands of the interviewer who wished and enjoyed putting them in an awkward situation.


    Romance off-screen


    They weren''t on the main pages, but their position on the cover with a small box, featuring Billy adjusting a white jacket over Mila''s shoulders, was the highlight for little Alice. She reviewed the article, reading every word repeatedly.


    -You should call him, - said Laura, looking at the magazine, which had also appeared in the newspaper''s entertainment section. Some of Alice''s friends wasted no time bringing her all the information from the young woman studying at her work desk.


    -I don''t know, - said Alice, in shock. She couldn''t help but look at the beautiful woman and compare her, her dark circles, messy hair, and lack of charm.


    God, I''m horrible, - Alice thought in front of the mirror, contrary to what her suitors thought as they kissed the ground she walked on. But in the image where he held her by the waist with such possessiveness, it was almost like an alert for Alice''s mind.


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