A mess

Evan is a 27 years old struggling actor who loves his occupation dearly but lacks experience and not being able to be recognized by his family, made his life miserable.

It was about the time when Evan was 24 years old that he confessed to his parents that he wants to become an actor and wants his family to support his decision, but his family opposes his idea to pursue acting as a profession. Evan belongs to a renowned family. He is the only son of his parents. Evan’s both parents are lecturers in the most prestigious college. As he belongs to an educated family his parents want him to pursue teaching or another respectable profession, Evan was so hurt back then because of his family’s disagreement about his choice of acting that he left his home. Later he received a notice saying his family cut off all ties with him, and he was evicted from his family estates.

When he tried to talk to his family his father closed the door on his face saying he is a shame on his respectable family lineage, and it would be great if he was never born. His father’s words dig him like stabs on his chests. His words hurt his pride so much that he decides he will never go back to his home to meet his parents again. Never and ever.

Pov of Evan

I was so excited about this day. Finally, today I am going to sign a contract to an entertainment agency they promised me to give me more opportunity to work, and I will gain more public attention by participating in celebrity gatherings arranged by the entertainment agency.

I woke up early because I can’t sleep last night but still in the morning, I do not feel sleepy instead I feel more refreshed. I had my breakfast with loud western music. Then I took a long and satisfying shower, and I wore my best outfit for this special day. I am so excited about my new life after today. I will have opportunities to prove my talent to the world and show that I am not a shame but a shining star who soon shines in this entertainment industry.

I took my wallet and phone and made sure I have my watch on my wrist I love watches especially if they are branded, I just can’t live without them. I left my 2bhk apartment yeah, it was a small apartment, but I was satisfied because it doesn’t take so much time to clean the entire place. I do have cooking skills but when it comes to house chores, I am a complete mess. I am a hopeless fool and I don’t want to be an expert in house chores too. It was distressing.

I traveled through public transportation, because I am too poor to buy my own vehicle. yeah, I have to take a long route toward the agency. It takes 1 hour and 45 minutes but I am finally in front of the agency building .

Upon arriving I called my manager-to-be to come and pick me up at the main office but he did not answer my call, I called him twice but got no answer from the other side so I decided to go into the building and ask reception to connect me to him. I walk toward the reception. At the reception desk a beautiful lady was standing I asked her to connect me to Mr. Jennet from the entertainment agency, I mention that I have an appointment with Mr. Jennet today. He is the person who is going to be my manager soon.

The receptionist checked her computer and then called someone and then looked at me astonished. I was not sure what was happening but soon she hung up the headphones then said to me “sorry sir Mr. Jennet no longer works for this agency”

“what” I said in disbelief.

“Yes, he was fired 2 weeks ago because of his unprofessional ethics as the manager said the receptionist.

“But how, just 4 days ago he promised to appoint me as a debut actor to the agency and gave me a role in upcoming big projects he took two hundred dollars from me for paper work” I said, still trying to digest the reality of the situation.

“Sir Mr. Jannet was not professional and as you just said yes, he took money from new trainees in the name of paper work and others but in reality, there are no charges for accommodation in this entertainment agency.” Said the receptionist was feeling pity on me.

I feel so bad, why does everything turn out to be a mess in my life. Still, I manage to compose myself.

“Mam can’t you just tell the authorities about my situation and convince them to contact him and ask him to return my money, else you will take action?” I said try to convince her.

The receptionist took headphones and called again to the office when the other side was connected, she told them my situation. She told them to take some action but soon she frowned at her eyebrows then looked at me with petty eyes and I could do nothing but wait to have an answer from her. When she put headphones back on the table she said to me in a humble voice. “Sir, our agency will not take any action”

I was shocked with her reply I just can’t afford to lose my money that was my only saving that I have given to that scammer, William Jerret that bastard.

I ask her humbly, sometimes angry sometimes I even beg her to talk with them but she refuses to talk with them again. She told me that she will get fired if she calls them again.

“Mam, please try to understand me too, that was my only savings how could I survive if I have no money and jobs, I beg you please mam try to talk with them please" I said desperately.

"Sir, if you give him money it's between you two, our agency already took action for his wrong doing but we can’t help you with it. he no longer works here and outside besides this building whatever he does is no longer our agency’s responsibility." She said with pleading eyes, indicating I should leave.

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