Hollywood (我就是好莱坞) Part I

LOST CHAPTER 42 - HEAVENS OR MUNDANE WORLD

After 11 o'clock, people gradually started leaving the party, and Eric send off Hanson, who was the last guest, before going back to the kitchen only to find Julia Roberts looking curiously through the stack of photos that the group of girls from the party had left behind.

All in all, these girls were truly prepared, detailed information was written on the back of the pictures, some were even really personal.

Eric had struggled a lot in this industry during his past life, and was able to understand the desire these girls had to succeed, so when they had apprehensively given him their pictures, Eric hadn't refused and instead very politely said that he would contact them if need be.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to look at these." Julia saw Eric appear and hastily put the photos back in place.

Eric waved his hand, motioning that he didn't mind, he went to sit down on the couch, picked up a picture from the pile and enjoyed himself.

"Did you know, Julia ? Each year those who come to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams of stardom number in the thousands, and amongst them, those who get a job in a crew or temporary roles don't even add up to 1%, while those able to become world-renowned movie or television stars, are one in a million."

Eric stopped and gave Julia a profound look before continuing: "Most people abandon after a few years as they get a clear understanding of reality, and pack up to return home to try something else, this is what usually happens. Those unwilling to give up on the glittery Hollywood life will scatter throughout L.A, often just roaming around, struggling at the bottom, while some others will just lose heart completely, and sink into despair."

Julia wasn't stupid, she listened and gradually understood that Eric was indirectly pinpointing the importance of opportunities.

The young man seemed determined to win her over, and she was very curious as to why.

She didn't believe in like or dislike for no reason, she didn't feel that Eric was after her body either; of all those beautiful girls that had attended the party earlier and were so much better than her, none of them had stayed.

Eventually, Julia couldn't help but ask: "Eric, why me ?"

Eric put down the photograph, stood up, and grabbed the girl's waist with one hand as he used his other to trace the contours of her face with his thumb before stopping on her sexy lips.

At Eric's sudden gesture, Julia wanted to subconsciously protect her chest, but her mind went blank and she forgot to resist.

She looked up and was met with Eric's pair of assessing eyes as he rubbed her lower lip, making her tremble.

"Because I want to !"

His confident and overbearing voice sounded in her ears.

"Please.... don't do this." Julia whispered as an attempt to resist, but as she was thrown into confusion by Eric's finger, it wasn't very effective.

A playful expression flashed past Eric's eyes as he held her face with both hands and forcibly took her lips.

"Um..." Julia's smothered protest were heard a few times, before finally giving in to Eric's skillful ways. Her body became soft and she eventually feebly leaned against him.

"Ahem....."

Suddenly hearing another person's voice, the two people were shocked, and quickly separated.

Eric noticed the pudgy figure not far and said with dissatisfaction: "Vanessa ? How come you're still here ?"

Standing at the kitchen's doorway and holding a box of utensils, the chef said in a teasing tone: "Sorry, Eric, I didn't mean to bother you, I just wanted to ask if Julia needed a ride home as it's getting quite late."