Falling Down(16)

"You didn't see his face."
I shrug. "Again, not worried."
"I sure as hell would be. We're talking the Jesse Kingston."
"Besides, why are they being all friendly with us? The bands have never done that with us before. It's just surreal."
"Did you ever stop to think they might think you're a big deal?"
"No."
"You should. Hollywood actress appearing in their video? It's got to be a major deal for them."
"Meh, maybe. But I'm really no one. Just some chick doing a job."
Sera nods. "And they're just guys, doing their job. But due to fame and the hype that goes with it, you all think the other is a big f*cking deal."
"I am certainly not a BFD."
"You are to them."
I shrug and my phone rings. "Why did I have to let you drive home? If I drove I wouldn't have to answer this call from Regina."
"Just get it over with."
"Yeah." I sigh. "Hey mom."
"How was your shoot?"
"It was good. A lot of fun."
"What band did Cage pick for you this time?"
I bite my lip knowing my mom is going to know this is a huge deal for me the minute she hears the name but there is no talking around this one.
"Falling Down."
Silent pause. "Isn't that Jesse Kingston's band?"
"Yep."
"The one you've had a crush on since seventh grade?"
"Mother. That was a long time ago."
"Hmm. Was it? I remember your reaction when we ran into him in Chicago. Don't think I've missed the fact you've also gone to multiple concerts of his as well."
"Their music is f*cking awesome mom." I throw the F-bomb in to piss her off a bit.
"Luciana Antonia Russo. Watch your language."
"Yes, mama." I grin at Sera who grins back.
"Now, tell me, what you have line up next."
"Nothing."
Another silent pause. "What do you mean?"
"I'm taking a break and so is Sera."
Again, silence. "You realize you're doing this at a time when your career is just skyrocketing. This could potentially lose the momentum you've just gained."
"I'm aware of that. After the last movie with Aiden Jensen, I need a break. It was a nightmare, mama. I am not exaggerating. Even Mel lost it."
"Well, that's saying something then, isn't it? Mel's the most laid back director I've ever met."
"I know! I'm telling you, mama, it was the worst. I was stressed out nonstop. My hair started falling out again."
"Oh Luciana. Did you start taking your vitamins again?"
"I have." God, I hated this job.
"That's good then. Hopefully being away from that situation your body will recover quickly."
"I hope so. I don't want to be a patchy baldy twenty-three year old."
Sera snorts out a laugh and my mother tsks.
"You all think I'm kidding. You've seen it, Sera."
"I have. I admit. It wasn't pretty, mama." I love that Sera calls my mom, mama. She is, after all, like a sister to me.
"I think I found a way to fix that problem though."
"Oh? How is that?" my mom asks.
"I hired Spenser and his two assistants."
"Oh!" my mother shouts out a girlie happy sound. "I'm so happy. Spenser is the most amazing artist."
"That he is and he doesn't lacquer me."
"You're so hung up on that."
"Mother, why do you think my hair f*cking falls out?"
"Language, Luciana."
"Yes, mama."
Sera sends me a grin and I grin back. We're such bratty daughters.