Shorts

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Aspen's POV

It's been a few weeks since the Oscars and everything between Jules and I is back to normal. She didn't tell me the reason she was off, but she's acting normal, which is good. What's not good is being back on set with Tanner. I was in my trailer to mentally prepare for another intimate scene with the guy. I'm really regretting taking this role of a prostitute secret agent. Ugh! Tots not my smartest move.

I've wanted to tell Jules over a thousand times about what's been going on, but I don't want to bother her. I don't want my burden to become hers. Also, I'm secretly scared that she'll dismiss my woes like everyone else. She may even side with Tanner and tell me to grow up. Everyone's been telling me that and I'm starting to believe that I'm the problem. Maybe the tabloids are right... I'm the issue, so I need to get over myself.

Tanner is such a beloved star and can do no wrong. No one believes the psychotic actress against the clean cut and perfect actor. I'm starting to feel like I'm going mental. Maybe I have a split personality and can't separate reality from my messed up mind.

I was beginning to feel my anxiety creep up and couldn't have that. I've developed anxiety from this move and it's debilitating. I didn't know what to do because my agent will kill me if I don't get out there. My eyes then fell on the gift Tanner had given me about a week and a half ago.

Flashback

Tanner and I were lip locked as he picked me up and placed me on the bed. He sucked on my neck, resulting in me moaning. Tanner's hands trailed down my sides before he pressed his thigh against my area. I flinched, which was totally not in the choreography. The director yelled cut and I began screaming at my co-star because pressing his thigh against me was not in the choreography!

I got out from under him and grabbed a robe. I then angrily walked to my trailer and slammed the door shut. I then sat down and buried my head in my hands. I couldn't do this anymore. My mental health is beginning to suffer from this stupid movie!

I heard a knock on my door and assumed it to be my agent. The knocking continued, so I got annoyed and answered the door. I was shocked to see Tanner on the other side. He hid something behind his back before entering my trailer. I cautiously walked backwards since I didn't know what he had planned.

"Thought this may help you to get a grip on life." He revealed a massive bottle of Fireball. "It can help calm your nerves."

"Fuck off, Tanner!"

"More like you better fuck off because they're on the verge of firing you." My eyes widened at the news. "And if I'm correct, any negative press will result in your agency dropping you, right?"

I didn't say anything, so I balled my fists in frustration. He laughed and left the bottle before leaving my trailer.

Flashback over

I've been fighting the temptation for days, but my willpower wasn't strong enough. I grabbed the bottle and opened it. I then took a huge swig, causing me to cough. I hyped myself up and left the trailer to continue the scenes.

X

The good news is that we're almost done with the movie! I've managed to get through the entire thing by drinking a bottle before every scene. Even when I get home, I'll find some kind of alcohol to drink. My agent's been pissed because she's noticed the red eyes and slightly slurred speech. She knows what's going on, but can't complain because I deliver the scenes immaculately.

Tanner will smirk whenever he'd see my tipsy frame. Anyways, we had a break, so I went back to my trailer. I found an almost empty bottle of Hennessy and began drinking it. I didn't realize I left my door open, so Tanner entered. He closed the door before showing me a plastic bag with white powder in it.

"Wanna have some fun?"

"I know exactly what that is." My shaky finger pointed at him.

"So wanna do it or not?" He got irritated and placed the bag on the small bar area.

"No!"

I flung my hand, causing the glass of Hennessy to break on the ground and the bag to fly off the bar. The white power went into the air, covering Tanner and I. I sneezed since some got on my nose. Tanner began hacking away since some got down his throat.

The next thing we knew was that my door was being thrown open. Security entered with a special unit dog that began barking at us. I was terrified and hid behind Tanner, who was equally afraid. Our managers were there and looked hella pissed.

"Someone reported seeing Tanner with cocaine." The security guard stated. "And this is enough proof."

"It's because I've been hanging out with Aspen and she's been instilling bad habits into me." Tanner stated. I was too drunk to respond. "See! She's wasted right now!" And to further prove his point, I stumbled onto the couch. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

Tanner began crying, so his agent hugged him. My agent began screaming at me. Tanner's agent stated that he had been a victim of my influence and yaddie yaddie. I was so close to passing out. I tried rationalizing my side, but all that came out were incoherent words.

My agent yelled at me to clean up before they all left. I sighed, but complied. I somehow made it to the shower and cleaned myself. That's when I began feeling the effects of the cocaine. I quickly fell on my bed and closed my eyes. I heard the door opening, but assumed it was my agent, so I allowed myself to fall asleep.

Third Person POV

Tanner closed the door to Aspen's trailer. He was extremely high from the amount of cocaine he ingested. Unlike Aspen, he wasn't exhausted, but energized. He wanted to annoy the girl, but couldn't find her. He eventually found her passed out. Her compromised position did peak his interest since she was topless. Granted, her front was pressed against the sheets, but her bare back did excite him.

He was about to make his way to her, but her phone went off. Tanner picked up the object, but the call had ended. He then scrunched his face at seeing the caller ID as "Love of My Life." Tanner was shocked since there was no news of Aspen being in a relationship. He was instantly jealous, but smirked at seeing the person had called Aspen 3 times and texted her 10 times already for the day.

Tanner had a devious thought, which he acted on. He undressed himself to be totally nude. He then walked to Aspen and moved her head to unlock her phone. Aspen was dead asleep, so she didn't wake up. He then positioned the camera on the two of them and set the timer.

Tanner then jumped in the bed and made sure that his nude frame was on display. He then closed his eyes until he heard the snapshot. He then smirked and got off the bed. Tanner put on his clothes before sending the picture to the person. He then deleted the pics and the message, so Aspen would have no clue. Tanner pressed his lips to Aspen's before leaving in delight at screwing with her life.