TO BE OR NOT TO BE – PART 5

"Look, boys and girls are raised differently." We agreed.
"Boys are raised to be rough and tumble, whereas girls are raised to be demure and sweet, don't you get it?"
Again, Shari and I looked dumbfounded.
“Idiots, I'm surrounded by idiots." She was now walking around the room, looking at us, and shaking her head.
"Here's what we are going to do. First, we're going to get something to eat." We all laughed. "Then after we eat until the play opens Thursday, we are going to be the sisters in the play, all the time." Then she puts out both arms like presenting something, "Ta-da."
We all agreed, what did we have to lose, it might work.
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Having the three of us living together like this gave us plenty of time to work out the little details that would add more reality to our roles, especially mine. By Thursday morning we had our parts down tight. We were able to deliver the setups and the punch lines with a natural nonchalance, so that the timing sounded real, not forced or as read. Luke was impressed with our innovation and complimented us on our efforts.
Thursday morning found us too excited to sleep late. We were all awake before seven and Shari and I crawled into bed with Mel. We were talking about everything when, as always with these two, the subject of sex came up.
Mel turned to me and said, "Well, Sunny, you have two guys mooning over you, pick one so us other girls might have a chance."
"I don't think so, I'm enjoying all this attention too much."
"But we're your sisters and sisters share," added Shari.
"And?" I asked her.
"And, why don't you bring that cute bellhop, what's his name, over some time," she responded.
"Antonio," I said.
"Yeah, Antonio, he's kind of hot," says Mel.
"I'll see what I can do, but no promises," I said and left to make some coffee.
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I had butterflies from the time we arrived at the theater until show time. I even threw up a few times. But I was determined to be the best girl on stage tonight.
The news of our situation had got out word of mouth to those who followed the theater business. This piqued interest in our production and we were surprised to see that the show was sold out. When I was doing my make-up, Mel said, "They're all here to see you." It only added to my anxiety.