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I just hope that she’s not going to need more space as the media starts to laser focus on her, because that is inevitable. Even with this feature story, the tabloids are going to dig into her past and maybe bring up things she won’t be happy to have public. As we head back to the buses, I remind myself that Cailin is strong enough to take it and I hope she proves me right.
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CAILIN
As expected, my phone is blowing up. Girls I haven’t talked to in a year, and people who never even reached out to see if I’m okay since my divorce, are among my incoming texts. It’s interesting to see how some people only care about you when they think it’s cool to be associated with you.
I do make a post to my Trash the Dress girls because I want them to hear it from me. Everyone is genuinely happy and excited. A few of them even ask me if I can introduce them to Oliver since he is the remaining single 5 Leo Hearts member. I keep that in the back of my mind.
My mom texts me a photo of her in the grocery store holding the magazine. I’m embarrassed for her. Gosh, I hope the tabloids never approach her for gossip because she will be the first to spill the beans.
Jax did a post about the article and I’m eager to read the comments. Again, most people are really happy for him. And some are disappointed. For instance:
“Team #MaxineandJax.” Okay, I didn’t even know that was a thing, but now I cringe thinking about it. I wonder what Maxine thinks.
“This gives me hope that real girls can find love with their dream guys.”
“Totally loving the #popstarandpublicist.” Oh, look at that one, maybe we will have a trendy couple hashtag now.
I want to make a post. It will be my first public post with Jax, announcing myself as his girlfriend. So far, I’ve only been posting photos of the places we’re exploring, pics with Hayley and the crew, and Jax performing. Now, I can actually post a photo with Jax. Part of me wants to keep my photos private. But another part of me is really excited to share this news.
I choose a selfie of us on the bus together. We took it one night when we had an action movie marathon, per Jax’s request and my compromise, and snacked on the sweet and salty mixes we discussed on our first text chain. I’m not dressed up or in makeup. This is authentic, and that’s what I want to hone in on—the fact that we’re just like every other couple and our relationship is real. I post the photo with simply a heart emoji caption and tag Jax.
As I’m finishing up, Jax comes back onto the bus. He popped out to catch up with Harry when we got back from the store. It’s time for us to drive to the hotel and get ready for another show. We have plans tonight to all go out as a crew to a club in town. This is totally not my thing, but everyone is pretty excited about a DJ that’s spinning.
“I just thought of something I don’t know about you,” Jax tells me, giving me a kiss. “When is your birthday?”
“That’s so funny. I didn’t think to ask your birthday because I know you’re a Leo. And I’m not gonna lie, I have known your birthday is July 25th for years.”
Jax laughs at me and I share, “My birthday is March 30th. I’m an Aries and we are a perfect astrological match, in case you were wondering.”
“I was not wondering, but now I know you’re obsessed with horoscopes. What else do you know about our signs?”
“We’re both fire signs, Leos are terrific in bed—this you have proven—and oh, yes, the erogenous zone of the Leo is their spine.”
“My spine, eh? I’m not sure about that. Maybe you should test that out.”
I pull Jax down to me and start massaging his back.
“Okay, I see what you mean,” Jax says, relaxing into my palms.
“Hey, your birthday is coming up soon.” I work my hands on his shoulders.
“Soon. After tour ends. I planned it that way.” He groans, signaling his pleasure. Turns out he’s not the only one with magic hands.
“So how are we going to celebrate?” I kiss his left shoulder blade.
“I actually haven’t thought about that. But now I guess I have a lot to celebrate. Let’s go somewhere. I want to take you on a trip.”
“That sounds amazing. But I just started my job and I don’t know how vacation time works.” I sigh as my hands travel down his back.
“Oh right,” Jax says.Newsflash: Jax Slater Adjusts to Life Dating a Civilian.
“Normal girl,” I remind him.
“You are far from ordinary. I wonder what you would be working on after this tour.”
I haven’t thought about actually having to leave him and go on a tour with another band. Part of me has been purposely blocking the looming timeline from my train of thought.
