CHAPTER 47

Deloise walked into the restaurant wearing a beautiful smile. Her smile grew when she spotted Doris, who didn't miss a beat to point out her tardiness.

" Look at that, I was kept waiting by a newbie in the business, maybe this is a sign." She stated, matching Deloise' smile. " Take a seat, sweetheart."

" I apologize for my lateness." She sat down, " I was supposed to spend five minutes with my lines and somehow, five minutes turned into ten. I promise this isn't a habit."

" Oh don't worry, I know how submerging the job can be. Believe me, it took everything to stop acting but I still can't get over reading and interpreting a good script." She buzzed, " If it makes you feel any better, I just got here myself."

" You used to act?" Deloise eyes turned the size of saucers, " What happened? Why did you stop?"

Doris smiled at her curiosity, " That's a story for another day. Today is all about you," she brought out an envelope and pushed it across the table, " have a look."

" What's this