Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

The onset of summer warmed the air, yet the ice bag’s chill made Sabrina hiss.
“Is it too cold?” the makeup artist inquired.
“Yes, it’s cold,” Sabrina responded, her honesty unguarded.
“That’s to be expected.”
An awkward smile played on Sabrina’s lips.
After some time, the redness and swelling of Sabrina’s eyelids subsided Under the skillful application of makeup, the signs of her
earlier tears were skillfully concealed.
The afternoon’s scene involved Sabrina and the antagonist. Sabrina played the role of Sarah. It was a flashback to Sarah’s
youth, where she suffered harsh punishment for failing to thwart the villain.
As the shooting progressed, Sabrina found herself immersed in the role more quickly than usual.
Despite her somber mood, it didn’t hinder her performance.
On the contrary, the director was captivated by Sabrina’s portrayal.
Watching through the camera, he observed her tearful eyes and trembling shoulders, charged with emotion. Her portrayal of
loneliness and despair as the character she played led to prison was riveting. He couldn’t help but heap praise upon Sabrina.
Through Sabrina’s nuanced performance, Sarah emerged as more than a simple, one-dimensional villain. She was like a
cunning fox, evoking both frustration and sympathy in the audience.

The director shared his enthusiasm with Peter, who had come to visit the set.
Standing next to Camden, Peter observed the footage on the monitor. He nodded in approval, remarking, “Sabrina is gifted. She
could reach even greater heights with my guidance.”
“What are you implying? That I’m not doing a good job?”
“That’s not what I meant,” Peter chuckled and offered a light explanation, masking his true thoughts. Privately, he harbored
reservations about the acting of the lead actor and actress. Their performances, he believed, would not be well-received by
audiences once the show aired.
Despite these thoughts, Peter chose to keep his opinions to himself, not voicing his concerns aloud.
Peter understood the nature of fantasy dramas. They were often vehicles for boosting certain actors’ popularity, courtesy of their
capitalist backers.
With stunning costumes, intricate plot settings, and compelling stories, these shows tended to succeed as long as the acting
wasn’t abysmal. Modern romance dramas, on the other hand, faced more critical audiences who were quick to spot flaws in logic
and performance. Many recent hits were high-
concept fantasy dramas, while contemporary stories either faced criticism or lacked popularity.
The fairy drama Camden was directing, funded by sponsors, was meant to promote the leading actor.
After reviewing the script, Peter felt that the leads lacked distinction, particularly the heroine, who seemed unremarkable. In
contrast, the character of Sarah stood out vividly.

With the role of Molly in the play still unfilled due to Galilea’s accident,
Peter considered Sabrina a potential fit.