15 One Step at a Time (1/2)
As you sit in the lobby, you watch the people come and go. A few of them talk to the receptionist, and she gives each one a professional greeting before directing them to where they needed to go.
”Is Mr. Burton in today?”
You pay attention to the two newcomers. One of them is about your age – perhaps a bit younger. The other person is an older man in his mid-thirty. He has a suit on, looking savvy and professional. He also has a briefcase with him.
He is an agent – a well-known agent.
”Yes, sir.”
The receptionist replies professionally.
”Do you have an appointment.”
”No, but here's a letter of recommendation from the CAA.”
The older man hands her the recommendation letter. She takes it in her hand and gives it a quick read to see if it is authentic. She then picks up the phone, dials and speaks into it briefly.
”Mr. Burton will see you now. Please take the elevator to your left.”
The older man nods and directs his companion to the elevator. They left the front desk as quickly as they had come.
You watch the scene playout and wish you had a recommendation letter or an agent that could help you with your endeavor. However, it is unlikely you could get any of them anytime soon. Your previous agent has said that your acting is no good, and you haven't directed any blockbuster movies and make a name for yourself yet.
The only thing you could do now is wait. Luckily, you have a way to entertain yourself. After two hours of chilling and checking out girls with your all-seeing eyes, you approach the front-desk again.
”Is Mr. Burton not in? It has been 2 hours already.”
The receptionist looks at you for a moment, trying to remember who you are.
”I'm sorry, sir,” Jessica replies calmly and professionally. ”Mr. Burton currently is busy. He said that he does not have time for an unscheduled appointment. He said that you can directly leave your script to the editorial department on the eleventh floor. There will be someone there to accept it, and when he has time, he will have a look at it and give you a call.”
It is the same answer she gives to people who doesn't have connections or standings like you, but you didn't know that.
”Thank you!”
You thank her sincerely and head towards the elevator.