Chapter 54: Initiative
"Ever since you were little, everyone has constantly let you down. You have to start thinking for yourself now, Nami!"
Sitting in the driver's seat of her red Ford, Naomi Watts stared straight at her reflection in the rearview mirror. Her pale skin was as supple as a peeled hard-boiled egg, and her exquisite makeup perfectly highlighted her already striking features.
She ran the pale fingers of her right hand through her newly permed blonde curls, certain she could captivate anyone she wanted.
"You have to seize this chance. Opportunities in Hollywood are so rare, and this is a chance to walk a red carpet with nationwide influence!"
Looking at the beautiful woman in the mirror, Naomi Watts flashed a sweet smile. "I know what you're thinking, Nami! Every time you reach for something you want, the hand of fate snatches it away. But not this time, Nami! Not this time!"
Her blue-green eyes widened, filled with pure determination.
Slipping into her khaki woolen coat, she cupped her hands to breathe into them and checked her breath. With a satisfied smile, she pushed the car door open, stepped out in her four-inch heels, and walked toward the restaurant ahead.
As she walked, she checked her reflection in the glass walls. While she lacked the explosive curves of typical American beauties, she possessed her own petite, delicate charm. Being in the absolute prime of her life, she was more than enough to draw anyone's gaze.
The MTV Movie Awards didn't hold much appeal for Hollywood's A-listers or even Second-Tier Stars, but for any actor trying to make a name for themselves, or who had just started to, walking the live red carpet for MTV Television was a monumental opportunity. If they were lucky enough to answer a few questions in an interview, they might just be remembered by audiences across America. At the very least, it would be a major addition to their resume.