Chapter 1926 Practicing Lines
Zayden mindlessly nodded as he was gobbling down the honey shortbread without listening to Maya. âOur progress is delayed because of the constant problems faced while filming scenes featuring Zayden and Yuvan.â Sheila let out a sigh.
âWhatâs wrong with Yuvan? Did he not improve on his acting skills?â
âHeâs always changing the script on his own! The director was confused by Yuvan and Zayden when the two of them filmed a scene together this evening. With Zayden always forgetting his lines and Yuvanâs tendency to modify the script, none of their dialogues were as intended in the script. The worst part is, their terrible performance affected Joy as well.â Sheila sighed again after glancing at Zayden.
Zayden wore an innocent expression as he explained, âMommy, I memorized my script thoroughly, but my mind would go blank whenever Iâm on the set. I donât know why this is happening.â
âThatâs because you havenât memorized your script well enough. Thereâs no way you will forget if you put in the effort. Ask yourself thisâwhy doesnât Joy forget her lines?â
âHow would I know? Perhaps sheâs smart because she inherited her parentsâ good genes. I do not have such perks,â Zayden muttered. âYouâre full of excuses! If you forget your script again tomorrow, you and Yuvan can quit your roles.â
Zayden appeared petulant as he took a quick look at Sheila. He then decided to spend the night memorizing his script. âAunt Sheila, why donât I bring Zayden with me to Imperial Garden so that he can practice his lines with Joy?â
Zayden was overjoyed and was eager to go to Imperial Garden. Sophia agreed with Mayaâs suggestion as well. Finally, Sheila conceded and reminded Zayden to behave when he arrived at Imperial Garden.
âDonât worry, Mommy. I will be on my best behavior.â
âRest assured, Aunt Sheila. We will take good care of Zayden.â
With that, Zayden went to Imperial Garden with Maya.
Joy told Zayden sternly when she was informed of the purpose behind his visit, âIn that case, you better work hard because I will be supervising you!â
âLetâs memorize our scripts together. You donât have to supervise me.â
âI know my lines by heart. These scenes should have already been completed if it werenât for you and Yuvan. My dream is to become a child star and earn a lot of money, so you better not hinder me!â
Zayden pursed his lips as he felt indignant. âWhy donât you ask Yuvan to come here and practice lines with me while you monitor us since he also affected you?â
Joy thought that was a good idea.
Besides, there were plenty of rooms in Imperial Garden for Yuvan to stay in. Joy wondered if the filming progress would smoothen if Yuvan and Zayden had rehearsed in advance. However, since she could not ascertain Yuvanâs willingness to agree to her plan, Joy decided to get Yuvanâs phone number from Sheila to call him.
Yuvan saw the caller ID and picked up the call with knitted brows.
Yuvan was surprised to learn the reason behind the phone call from Zayden. âYouâre asking me to go to Imperial Garden?â
âYes. We can rehearse our lines together so that others will not make fun of us anymore.â
âAre you sure it is fine for me to stay at Imperial Garden?â
âYes. There are a lot of rooms here. You can choose to stay with me too.â
âWill Mr. Seet and Ms. Lane agree to this?â
âThey are very supportive of my mommyâs career. You coming over to stay is a way of showing your support, so I think they will agree to this.â
âThenâ¦â
Zayden was losing his patience because of Yuvanâs hesitation. âAre you unwilling to come here? There are maids, chefs, and butlers here at Imperial Garden. You wonât have to do a thing.â
âNo, thatâs not it. Iâm just afraid that Mr. Seet and Ms. Lane would be against it. Should I go over now?â
âHurry up!â
Yuvan let out a sigh after ending the phone call.
He did not expect the opportunity he had been waiting for to get close to the Seet family to present itself unexpectedly.