Ring of Truth (A Silver Script Novel Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

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    Erin nodded. “Yeah, we got the numbers sent over to Smithson Jewelers, and things look great. I hope.”
    “I’m sure it’s great.”
    Erin studied him. “I guess. I still feel like I’m pretending to know what I’m doing.”
    “I bet everyone else feels the same way. We’re all just pretending to be responsible, when we really just want to hide under a blanket and play video games.” Not that he could do that. His only TV had no connectors for anything but cable.
    “I know I’d be a lot happier that way.” She laughed at the look on his face. “Bet you didn’t expect me to be a gamer, did you?”
    “No, I can’t say I did, but what I really want to know is what system you have.”
    “Sadly I don’t have any right now, but I have several retro Nintendo games I’ve collected over the years.” Her face reddened and she looked out the window. “Wow, I haven’t admitted that to anyone.”
    “Why not? What good is having all those games if you don’t play them?” Jake looked out the window in surprise when the taxi pulled up in front of a skyscraper. They’d arrived at the studio a lot sooner than he’d expected. He paid the driver and climbed out and helped Erin before closing the door. He couldn’t believe he’d just said that. “Sorry, that was rude of me.”
    “No, you have a point. I just haven’t found anyone to play with. I got hooked on games in college and just buy them when I find a good sale.” She stared up at the building. “So what’s this audition for?”
    “A soda commercial. I’m pretty stoked.” Jake tried to look serious, but the expression on Erin’s face cracked him up. “Okay, so I’m desperate. But it’s a job, and it’s better than the dog food one from yesterday.”
    “I think anything is an improvement.” Erin followed Jake in while he followed the directions to the right floor.
    “Exactly.” Jake’s stomach was tied in knots thinking about having to audition in front of Erin, but he knew she’d need to see him act before she let him be in her commercial. “Here we go.”
    He opened the door slowly to find a brightly lit room with a desk and a few chairs just inside. Jake filled out the paperwork for the audition, then took a seat outside the studio. Erin sat next to him and pulled out her phone to type a message.
    Jake rubbed his hands together and closed his eyes to try get rid of the butterflies. He’d done this dozens of times, but he still got nervous.
    Erin nudged his shoulder. “You’ll be just fine. Just pretend you’re talking to your best friend and ignore the big camera.”
    He opened his eyes and smiled at her. “Easy for you to say. You’re not the one in front of the camera.”
    “Exactly. Good luck.”  
    A tall, thin man opened the door to the studio and stood in front of Jake with a clipboard. “Are you Jake Wilson?”
    “Yes, that’s me.” Jake shook the man’s hand and took the script he was handed.
    The man checked something off on his list. “Great. You’re up next. We just have to set a few things up. Who is this?”
    “This is—”
    “I’m Erin Tyler. I’m with Silver Script Ad Agency, and I’m here to see how you audition your talent.” She handed him her business card shook the man’s hand. Totally cool and calm. As always.
    The man opened the door and gestured for them to walk in. “Come on in. We just ask for it to be completely silent on the set.”
    Jake walked in and read through his lines a few times so he’d know what to say. He shook off the nerves, and went into acting mode.
    The director sat in his chair and motioned for Jake to go. Without thinking about what he was doing, he stared straight at Erin as if he was talking directly to her and the words flowed from him. The slogan was familiar enough that he didn’t have to think about it.
    When he was done, it was silent in the room for a split second while everyone watched for the director’s response. Two agonizing seconds later, he