CHAPTER 35
GIO
I am not supposed to attend today but I want to witness Lou’s hard work. Since the day he did my makeup, I can sense that he’s exhausted. I want to cheer him from far. I hope he wouldn’t see
CHAPTER 36I decided to follow Lou’s classmate. They ride a jeepney and I get inside with the same as them.“Driver, only in PMC,” the girl said and handed the fare fee to the driver. I get money inside my bag and paid for the
CHAPTER 37DAY 1 SHOOTING, FLASHBACKWe have a shooting today for those who didn’t join the fieldtrip. I am excited and nervous at the same time because I am the director of this film. The people who joined the fieldtrip are Joshua, Shyra, Marielle and Gio. While the rest of our class didn’t join the said event and chooses to have a project like this. I am shocked because they are willing to have a difficult time with us in this shoot instead of paying for the fieldtrip to have an instant grade. I arrived at the shooting place on time. I told them that before 8 in the morning, they should be here.I get out of the van when we reached the place. A while later, Marielle approached me.“Lou!” She hugged me tightly as she reached my direction.“What are you doing here? You’re not even a participant here?” I teased her.“Fine!”“Just kidd
CHAPTER 38SHOOTING DAY 1, LUNCHTIMEGIO1 HOUR LATERI can see those sweat on Lou’s face. He’s wearing a sweatshirt that’s why. Meanwhile, the foods suddenly arrived carrying by the staff of Thunderbolt Productions.“Sorry direct! We came late. We didn’t expect that the food will be prepared late as well” A staff said.“Okay, guys. Meet Giselle.” And Giselle waved her hands. By the way, she’s Korean if I am not mistaken.“Hello!” My classmates approached her and she smiled back at them.“Why are you in charge of the foods?” Lou asked her.“I passed by to the office earlier and there is no one there to set the foods for everyone. So, I did it.” And Lou’s smile widely.“Thank you so much, Giselle. We already disturb
CHAPTER 39SHOOTING DAY 1, FLASHBACKEVENINGGIOIt’s now 8 in the evening. Since the shoot will start later at midnight, Win invites us to play a game.“Guys, let’s play truth or dare. Don’t be a killjoy! Everyone must participate!” Win suggested and everyone becomes energetic.“Don’t leave your spots. Everyone knows how to play truth or dare right?” and everyone nodded with Win’s question. After setting up the bonfire, Yuki, Yuta, and Ken went back to their seats, and Win put the bottle in the center.“If the bottles face you, you must choose between Truth or Dare. If you choose Truth, we are going to ask you a question and you need to answer it. If you choose to dare, you need to face the consequences. If you already chose between them and you have changed your mind, the conseque
CHAPTER 40LAST DAY OF SHOOT, FLASHBACKGIOThe shooting has begun. Everyone’s looking for Lou because there are technical difficulties and we found out that he’s sleeping in a room. What a pity. I can feel his fatigue. He needs to rest after this. Even I am eager to participate in the Regional Film Festival, I hope he can still consider resting for a while. He has done a lot for us.He gets out of the room and headed to our shooting spot. Even he is tired and about to give up, he still woke and proceeded to the shooting place to guide the portrayers. He didn’t even neglect them. As long as he can and he wants, he will.I don’t know if I will laugh or get pity for his look. His hair is messy and those under eyes starting to darken the result of lack of sleep.“Okay guys, I’m sorry. I’m really exhausted because I don&rsqu
CHAPTER 41LAST DAY OF SHOOT, FLASHBACK, EVENINGLOUAfter of various shots, everyone decided to have a dinner first so we can shoot later continuously. We just finished eating and we’re hopping in the night market of the place. I have already bought different goodies that I will give to my family and relatives.I saw Gio who was holding a merchandise shirt with a print of ‘City of Strangers’ in front of it.“Is it good?” He asked me while holding it. I looked at the shirt and examine it. The fabric is good with its price. I love the minimalist design. It’s new and refreshing to the eyes unlike the traditional merchandise shirts with big logos on them.“Yeah! It’s good! I love the design. It’s minimalist!” I answered. He threw the shirt on my face and I was surprised because of it.&nbs
CHAPTER 42THE LAST NIGHT OF SHOOT, FLASHBACKWRAP UP,LOUI am watching again the shots alone when Gio went beside me. He also watches the shots and was amazed by the stunts made by Syrel.“Damn! Syrel is incredibly unbelievable!” He reacted while we are watching the scene. I replayed the front flip part and it was a smooth shot. I think we should make this part slow motion for a more cinematic view. I hope other cinematographers take it from a different angle to make it a Marvel inspired-movie.“Your angle is good! I know that you will indicate more elements to that to make it more action look!” He said. Yes, he is right. I have many plans with this shot.“Thanks! But how do you know my plans?” I replied to him while still watching the clip.“I know you better!” He an
CHAPTER 43AFTERPARTY, FLASHBACKGIO“Guys, go to the beachside. I know everyone is hungry and this is the time to recharge. Ready your tummies now.” Lou said. My classmates proceeded to the beachside and took their seats.While passing by, I saw a variety of foods. We don't have rice and other dishes since it’s already midnight. All foods here are just snacks. Pieces of bread, kinds of pasta, and other chips.A while after, the crews took a seat also on the beachside and they started getting food.“You may now take your food. Eat as much as you can!” Lucas said. We let the cast get food first since they are tired and hungry.“Yes! We are about to eat again!” Joshua reacted cheerfully. Even he ate too much, he doesn’t get fat.“We will be having fun later so full yourselves, okay?&rd