Chapter 14 -- Film School
The phone rang on Saturday morning, waking me. I was being a bum, sleeping in. It was after 10am and I hadn't moved. I was tempted to not answer, but common sense got the better of me.
"Hello," I said as I picked up the receiver.
"I need you here at my house by noon," Leslie greeted me with an urgent tone in her voice.
"Ok, are you alright," I asked.
"I'm fine, but Mindy is out of her mind," she answered. "Just be here at 12."
She hung up. She really sounded frantic. I wondered what in the hell could be going on with Mindy. I got out of bed and the thought consumed my mind as I showered and shaved. I got dressed and had a small bite to eat before heading out to Leslie's.
I parked in the driveway and walked to the front door. Before I could ring the bell the door flew open and Leslie stormed past me angrily.
"What's going on," I inquired as the stomped around the front yard.
"Would you please go in there and talk some fucking sense into those two girls," she requested.
I entered the house and heard giggles coming from the dining room. I made my way through the kitchen and found Mindy and Penny sitting at the dining room table. I turned around and went back into the kitchen. To my delight, there was a fresh pot of coffee made and I poured myself a cup. I then went back into the dining room, where they were still giggling like school girls. I seated myself at the table across from them.
"Would one of you like to let me in on what is happening here today," I solicited.
"I sure would," Mindy answered. "Were making a movie and you are the cameraman."
"Oh really," I pondered. "Tell me more."
"Brad cheated on her and dumper her last night," Leslie said from behind me. I had not heard her come into the room. "So she wants to make a revenge video to torment him."
"And I am supposed to film this video," I repeated.
"That is little miss know-it-all's grand plan," Leslie fired back.
"So what, is Penny the 'creative advisor'," I joked.
"No way, I'm the co-star," Penny interjected.
"Now you can see why this is a bad idea," Leslie stated.
I have to admit, the thought of Mindy and Penny together was hot, but why send that to Brad after he was such a creep. I needed more information.
"Mindy, why do you want to do this," I asked her plainly.
"I want to hurt him, like he hurt me," she answered honestly. "I want him to know what he missed out on. I want him to understand that I am the hottest girl he is ever gonna get and that little slut can't hold a candle to me."
"I get it, you are angry and upset," I admitted. "But think of the big picture here. Once he has this video, he can post it on the internet or share it with friends or use it for his own masturbation material."
"I am not ashamed of my sexuality or my body," Mindy protested.
"That's my fault," Leslie took responsibility.
"This isn't about pride or blame or confidence," I reiterated. "This is about being smart. And we are a table of smart people so let's think about this for a minute."
"Fuck that," Mindy yelled. "We are making this video and I am gonna burn his ass."
"No you are not," Leslie yelled back. "It's time to be responsible and smart, not pigheaded and vindictive."
They continued to argue over the status of the project for a moment while I thought. I looked over at Penny who was sitting quietly now. She caught my stare and just shrugged her shoulders. I had a thought.
"I have an idea," I interrupted their yelling. "How about a deal?"
"What kind of deal," Mindy inquired.
"Be careful where you take this," Leslie warned me.
"Here is my proposal," I began. "We make the video today, but I will keep it. Everyone can take some time to think about it after it's done and you both regroup. If Leslie decides that she can live with you giving it to Brad, you can do it right before you leave for school. If you decide you don't want to give it him, I will destroy the disk. Does that sound fair?"