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“O’Keefe, man. I’m glad you could make it.”
I freeze. When Kevin said he worked with a very famous actor, he failed to mention it was Bo Derringer, the biggest action star in Hollywood. Celebrities don’t usually faze me—after all, I do live in Los Angeles—but I must admit I’ve had a crush on Bo since the first movie of the extraordinarily popular Thunderbolt series.
“No way I was going to miss tonight.” Kevin claps Bo’s shoulder with his free hand.
“I see you’re well accompanied.” Bo drinks up Jessica before eating me up from head to toe. He has no shame in devouring us with his eyes.
“I’m one lucky son of bitch, for sure. Bo, I’d like to present you to my gorgeous girlfriend, Jessica, and the equally stunning woman next to her is her best friend, Miranda.”
“Evening, ladies.” Bo nods to both of us.
“Good evening,” Jessica and I singsong in unison.
“Ladies, how’d you get so unlucky to be stuck with a guy like Kevin?” We all laugh. “No seriously, without this guy I doubt the first Thunderbolt movie would’ve ended up being so huge and it surely would never have ended up being the first of a series of six successful blockbusters. Jessica, your man is oozing with talent.”
“He keeps telling me every day.” Jessica winks. “It’s a real pleasure to meet you, Mr. Derringer.”
“I’m just a movie star, I’m not royalty, so please call me Bo.”
Jessica flushes. Wow. She must be really impressed, because nothing makes her blush.
Bo turns his attention to me. “So if she’s taken, does it mean you’re single?”
“She is,” Jessica answers for me. I give her a down-girl look as she smiles innocently.
“I’m old enough to be your father, but tonight some young bastard will be real happy when you give him the time of day.” Now I’m the one who turns beet red. “I might as well stop while I’m still ahead or else I’ll flirt that sexy dress right off of you. Oops, there I go again.” Bo winks at me.
“You’re really good at this.” I say. Even though Bo comes on strong, it’s not sleazy like some guys who try too hard.
“Miranda, I’ve been working in this town well before you were born and I can charm the pants off of anyone. That’s the only way I can keep working at my age.” He winks. “Now, ladies, if you don’t mind, I’m going to steal Kevin away from—”
“I’m sorry, Bo, but they can’t go in until they all sign the waivers and go through the body scan,” the girl with the blue hair interrupts. She’s pointing to an iPad she’s holding in her hand. “It’s required,” she adds.
“Of course. I’m sorry about that, Lana. Guys, why don’t you scribble your names on that little device and then step into that little booth over there so they can X-ray the shit out of you.” Bo chuckles pointing right behind the hostess. “When you’re done, Kevin and I can go meet some big shots. Jim Dolton is on the third floor in one of the private rooms and I told him I’d introduce you.”
“He’s really here tonight?” I don’t know who this Jim Dolton is, but from Kevin’s reaction this must be a pretty big deal.
Bo grins from ear to ear. “Damn right. I have at least three other directors I want to present you to.” Bo takes a few steps, closing the gap between him and Jessica’s boyfriend. He puts a hand on Kevin’s shoulder. “Listen, when I say I’m going to make something happen, I usually do. Hurry up and sign your life away.” He chuckles again. “Jim doesn’t tend to stick around parties too late and you don’t want to miss him.”
* * *
After his meeting witha few bigshot directors, Kevin introduces me to a few of his hot friends. Some are MMA fighters, others are successful professional athletes and I’ve even met a few up-and-coming actors. They’re all demi-gods and gorgeous beyond belief, but I really didn’t click with any of them. After too many handshakes, Kevin is now hanging out with a few actors he’s worked with in the past at the bar while Jessica and I are scouring the room.
“Isn’t this an amazing party?” Jess asks.
“I can’t believe I’m in the same room as these people,” I say, impressed by the star-studded guests who surround me.
“So what do you think of the turnout?” Her undertone is quite telling.
“The delicious man candy parading in some of the most well-cut suits I’ve ever seen is dizzying.”
“Any of them catch your eye yet?”
“A few of them are pretty dreamy, but I’m way too shy to approach them.”
“I know I’ve said this a dozen times already, but honey, you look sensational tonight. Kevin confessed that a number of his buddies cursed him for keeping his girlfriend’s best friend a secret.”
I laugh. “Seriously?”
