Chapter 262

Jared still declined, stating that he just wasn’t comfortable watching Naomi romantically involved with some other man, even Steve. Jordan finally convinced him that he needed to be waiting for Naomi in her dressing room once the scene was done.

The director felt that he needed to take the time to coach Steve before the big scene. “This isn’t about race. It’s about a man and a woman. Don’t allow her skin color to influence how you respond to her. I think…”

“You really need to stop now!” insisted Steve as Naomi nodded in agreement. “I don’t need you to tell me to treat Naomi like the beautiful woman she is. I’ve known and loved her for years and our skin color is not a concern to either of us, but it sounds like it is to you. Think about what you were saying when you have a moment to reflect on it. This company will not tolerate any sort of racism, or discrimination. You direct the filming and we’ll take care of the romance.”

It required the afternoon to get enough