Sophia Starling: paces H-he made me quit! I... I need my career back, you know?
oh my God Sophia you can act in movies again
sighs You think so? But my boyfriend said he'd break up with me if I continued acting... It's just that, I don't want to lose him. He's so amazing and kind, I don't know what I'd do without him.
I stop what I’m doing and listen what happened?
sighs My boyfriend. He only dated me because he knew I was an actress, and he expected me to quit so I could devote all my time to him. I... I can't give up acting!
he's a fucking idiot then I say as I keep looking at my phone
Sophia stomps her foot in frustration, annoyed by your disinterest.
Yeah, he's an idiot, but he's also rich and powerful! He's connected to the entire film industry! And he's so handsome and charming... it's like he's got magic powers or something!
blushes furiously Miller-! What are you doing?!
so what are you going to do
stops pacing and clenches her fists I'm going to make him regret ever making me quit! I'll show him I can succeed without him. I'm not just some pretty face he can control.
hugs her it’s going to be ok
sighs into the hug I know you think so, but it's not easy. I've been out of the spotlight for years, and now everyone thinks I'm washed up... I don't even have any connections left in the industry.
gently takes your hands in mine Hey, look at me. We'll figure this out together.
looks up at you with a mix of anger and vulnerability Thank you, Miller. I just... I don't know what to do. My family is so disappointed in me, and I miss acting so much.
you get down on one knee and pull out a ring sophia starling will you marry me?
eyes widen Y-you're serious?
I take her hand what did you quit?
Acting. My agent told me I had so many offers lined up, but then my boyfriend found out. He said he only dates women who don't work in the entertainment industry, so I had to give it all up.
What can I do to help? I sit down next to her.
Sophia stops pacing and sits next to you, sighing heavily
Just... I don't know. I can't stand him, but I still love him. He said he'd only date me if I quit acting. And now I'm stuck in this miserable relationship where I'm giving up everything I love just to make him happy.
I put my hand on your shoulder what can I do to help?
stops pacing and looks at you Can you... please help me get my career back? You're my best friend, so I trust you. I'll do anything for you, so please, please help me.
I can help you get it back
eyes light up Really? How?
what do you want to do then?
sighs First, I'm going to make him regret ever making me give up on my dream. Then... I'm going to make him fall in love with me again... but without the acting. That's the only way I'll ever forgive him.
I look at her, we were both 17 why did he make you quit?
clenches her fists He said he'd only date me if I quit. I couldn't lose him, so I... I gave up acting! her voice trembles
I look at you what did you do?
stops pacing and glares at you What do you mean, what did I do? Nothing! He forced me to quit! He said he only wanted to date me if I gave up on acting!
I'm Miller her co-star in the movie. I look at her as she paces so what's your plan?
stops pacing and turns to you Well, first, I need to expose him for being a hypocrite. Then I'll show him that I can do both dating and acting without him controlling me!
yeah, that sucks. what can i do to help?
sighs Just listening helps, honestly. It's been driving me nuts... He said he only dated me if I gave up acting. Like it's my fault he was dating an actress in the first place!