The Become A Villain In The Novel
Chapter 23

I quickly got up from the office chair as soon as Keegan brought in a young girl. Medium-statured, mature brown skin, and large round glasses hanging from his nose.

"Good afternoon. I'm Catherine Wijaya" I said, shaking her cold, sweaty hands.

"Good day, Mom. I'm Lestari Putri or Lembayung Dusk," he replied with a somewhat clumsy smile.

I hope he doesn't behave that way because my bad image hasn't completely disappeared.

"Please sit down." I held my hand to a pair of sofas that were set up to receive guests.

"Thank you."

"I'll bring you a drink" Keegan said, then looked at the woman.

Without needing to be asked he immediately replied, "Tea alone."

"Oh, tea," I said. "Last year I also like to drink tea. Tea is good for health." My mental health is more precise.

He responded to my insignificant pleasantries with a small laugh. "If I'm not used to drinking coffee." But now his face looks more relaxed.

The woman sat down right after I sat down. "It's nice that you can come here" mulaiku.

The glasses woman shook her head. "I'm happy to be invited here. It's an honor for me." He smiled sincerely. "My novel will be filmed I'm really grateful."

Somehow my heart warmed to see the young lady. If I were in his position I would be as happy as him too. Maybe even more.

About ******** we will film this is titled "Losing You". The story is about what I haven't wanted to tell you yet. Later I will explain slowly how the story.

Soon after, Keegan came with two glasses of tea. He did not leave, but stood beside me.

Next we had a little chat and agreed tomorrow we would start an introduction and a meeting to talk about the script.

"You can work with our screenwriter. You guys just discuss how well. I'm looking forward to an interesting and good script."

"I'll try."

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Next I became very busy. Making movies is not easy. Not only working with writers and screenwriters. Producers, directors, and so on must also be done. And I'm so confused about all this. Thank goodness there was Keegan. The man knew absolutely nothing to do.

Sometimes I think he should be the one in my position. Really funny. More competent people are in lower positions simply because of social status.

"It's pretty good" I commented as I read some of the early sections of the script by Andira. "But I feel there is still less." I rubbed my chin like a seasoned detective investigating an extraordinary case.

"In the novel, I feel something deep and haru. It feels so bland here. The taste in the novel is not here. Some of the parts that I find interesting in the novel are also omitted. Even the part that I find strange in the novel, remains in the script of the film. What do you think, Kee?" I turned to Keegan, and thank God the man nodded. Otherwise I'll die in style once.

"I agree."

Andira, the young screenwriter who was appointed to write the script of the film smiled worriedly. "If you think so I will improve and discuss again with Mbak Lestari and Pak Tino and Pak Darma" he said, turning to Lestari. Mr. Tino and Mr. Darma are the directors and producers of the film.

In contrast to the more confident Andira, the bespectacled woman bowed in shame.

"I'm sorry. I think I am not very good at working with others. Ma'am Andira asked me a lot about Losing You but I was a bit confused."

I held back a smile, familiar with her condition.

"If you write, you have to enjoy it first and then it will appear," I explained. "Can't be forced to want good results. You have to focus on the process. So you should also enjoy telling your story to Andira." I smile. "I'm not saying this script is anything less because of you. Because Andira also plays an important role." I returned the script to both. "I'm looking forward to something more exciting. But don't overburden yourself. And learn to work together.”

"All right, you can go."

After they both died Keegan said, "It seems like I know enough about the difficulties the author felt "

Of course I know for sure. I used to be like that too. Every time I try to write my best, I am never satisfied.

"Everybody would, Kee. You too, right?" I responded with ease.

"But I'm not so. I can do everything well when I want it."

From a long time ago a Keegan was already this arrogant or how. In Catherine's memory this man didn't appear too much. He is just a super efficient secretary whose existence is not much cared about.

"You're bragging about me? You want to say I'm no better than you?"

"I didn't say that."

"But you mean it like that."

"That's not true, Mom."

"You're it's it." I'm sighing. It's no use. Why am I fighting with this guy.

I better think of something else. Like, who would be the main character in this film. Of course the matter of the male lead was not decided by me. But I'll start looking for anyone who fits. Great actors who are certainly not Tony Lesmana.

"Oh yeah, what's our problem with Tony Lesmana? Lately he's not looking for trouble. I forgot about him."

"It looks like he's been busy with his lawyer lately, ma'am."

"Oh." I smiled mockingly. "It seems like soon there will be a new drama created by the doormat foot." My suddenly throbbing temple. Still thinking that guy would make trouble just made me this way.

"We have to get ready for whatever that fool is going to do, Kee. And also...," I paused my words for a moment, "find me a list of handsome male actors."

Keegan's face looked a little surprised. But only a few seconds before it flat back. "I'll make you the list you asked for."

"Good," I smiled with satisfaction. "Rather than dizzy thinking about what Tony's going to do I'd better think about this."

"It looks like you're ready for a new relationship" Keegan commented. He looks unhappy.

"What new relationship?" my question does not understand.

"It's okay. I'm not going to interfere in your affairs." Keegan bowed her body for a while and then let her out.

I don't understand why he suddenly said that. But who cares. I'm ready with my list of good-looking actor candidates.

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Long time ago update. 😫

I am busy with the end2.

Sincerely,

Dark Peppermint