Divorced My Husband, Back To Being A Star

The audience broke into loud applause as Vivian Kane stepped up to the stage, the stones in her silver Grey dress catching the glints of the spotlights. “And she does it… again.” Laurie Ann whispered beneath her breath as her palms stung from clapping so hard. That's my godmother up there alright… “Best actress in a leading role.” the announcer said once more, as if the crowd hadn't been screaming it. Laurie smiled weakly from backstage. She looked absent-mindedly at Ethan. He had eyes only for his phone screen as his fingers moved over it at lightening speed. She nudged him in the ribs. “Ethan… Focus.” He mumbled something at her and moved away, still pressing away at his phone. Laurie-Ann sighed, ignoring the pit in her stomach. She couldn't say she was surprised by Ethan's behavior. He always ignored her. She wondered why she had thought tonight would be any different. Vivian made her way backstage just then, and spotted Laurie. She hugged her. “You made it…” she cried out excitedly, crushing Laurie to herself. “I… can't… breath, Aunt Viv.” Laurie struggled to say out of breath. Vivian mumbled an apology and let go of her. “You are still looking too skinny.” She pointed out, inspecting Laurie with her eyes. Laurie shrugged innocently. “It's the new rage.” Vivian pulled her along to the dressing room at the back. “Start talking.” she said with a more serious tone as soon as they were beside locked doors. “Huh… congrats?!” She tried to joke. “I don't see your husband… did you guys come together?” her godmother asked and Laurie nodded. “Yes.” “Where is he? I didn't see him anywhere around you now that I think about it.” Vivian observed. Once more, Laurie shrugged. “Well… You know Ethan, always doing his thing, busy with his phone.” Vivian dismissed Laurie's statement with a wave of her hand, and a narrowed gaze. “Let me guess, marriage issues, isn't it?” she asked, her sharp eyes focused on Laurie. She never missed anything, Laurie-Ann had come to find out about her. She was her mother's best friend since they were kids, and she always remembered catching her and her brother in a lie even when her mom wouldn't. Laurie started to deny it then she nodded her head, realizing it was pointless to lie. She would interrogate her, and eventually find out the truth anyway. “The fool's still ignoring you, isn't he?” Vivian pressed further. Another nod and Vivian puffed. “I guess it's time I had a talk about common sense with that young man…. Meanwhile…” She led Laurie to a seat, taking one herself. “I've got an offer for you. And don't say no until you have heard it.” Vivian informed her goddaughter. Laurie rolled her eyes, wondering if the woman ever gave up. She obediently kept quiet, giving the older lady a listening ear. “You know how I've always wanted you to go into acting because I knew you loved it?” she started. Laurie nodded, already guessing where the conversation was headed but she kept quiet. The woman took it as a sign to go on. “So there's this drama series coming up… and I've spoken to the director and all… Oh! Did I forget to mention I'm a favorite of his?” Laurie shook her head and her godmother went on. “Alright, so I told him I've got the perfect fit for his female lead character and after seeing your people he was chilled by it__” “No…” Laurie interrupted her godmother. The woman pouted at her. “I'm not even done yet… You didn't even let me finish.” “I already know what you want to say… I can't, I'm sorry.” “What's there to hold you back? It's going to do you some good.” Vivian wasn't giving up. “Viv… you won't understand… Ethan… I need us to try to make this work.” Laurie wasn't giving in either. In heart she wanted that role, but that would only add to the strain in her marriage that she was trying to fix. Her father had left her mother when she was only five, and it had destroyed her. She didn't want that. Vivian held up her hands in surrender. “Alright. But don't just refuse. Still give it some thought. The offer still stands, and it's not one you want to miss. This could be your big break.” Laurie muttered a word of thanks just as an older gentleman Laurie recognized as a senator claimed Vivian's attention. Laurie's phone buzzed in her handbag and she fished it out peering at the screen. It was a message from Ethan.