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We needed to catch our flight in an hour, so I decided to call Steve. Shane hadn’t come on this small trip with us. He was busy getting the security ready for Diego’s birthday party next week.
“Nat,” he answered on the first ring.
“Steve, is Alex almost done? Our flight leaves in an hour.”
“Let me ask him.” Crap, I didn’t want to ruin Alex’s fun, but he did have a lot to do. I heard muffled voices and a few laughs. “He said meet him in the bar.” Oh no!
“B…but…I…”
“Natasha, get your ass over here now.” Alex was suddenly on the other end of the phone. “I’ll leave once you’ve met Milly.”
“Okay,” I sulked.
“Are you pouting?” How the hell did he know that? “I’m not asking you to come to a party. It’s just abar. Steve will wait at the entrance for you. I’m in the VIP area.” With that, he hung up. I wasn’t even dressed to go to a bar. I was in my usual attire of denim shorts and a top. Why did he always do this to me?
Checking my reflection in the mirror, I gave Steve a shy smile as I pulled up outside the bar. At least my hair looked tidy in its braid.
“Is he sober?” I shouted over the music, following Steve inside.
“He’s only had a few drinks.” I noticed Alex and Milly as he spoke. Even in a dim lit room, Alex’s presence was strong. He was laughing and looked so carefree while doing it. Maybe that was the effect Milly had on him. She was his closest friend, after all. It shouldn’t have bothered me, but I couldn’t help but feel envious of her. She’d been there through the ups and downs of his career. She knew him better than anyone.
She was beautiful, too. Gazing at her, she looked like a movie star. Her deep, red hair was catching the shine from the spotlights, intensifying her beauty. She was thin, elegant, and held Alex’s attention better than any woman I had ever seen him with. I had to remind myself that she was a lesbian.
As if Alex could sense that I’d arrived, he turned and his eyes locked with mine. My mouth went dry. I had to remember to put one foot in front of the other as I moved toward him.
“Here she is,” he beamed, touching my arm before turning to look at Milly. “Mill, this is Nat.”
“My replacement,” she teased, taking a step closer. “Wow, you are cute!” she gasped, looking me over. “And look at those eyes!” This woman was making me blush.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Milly. Congratulations on the talk show, by the way.”
“Maybe you can help me persuade Alex to come be a guest. The fucker keeps declining my offer.”
“We’ve already spoken about this,” Alex laughed. “You know too much about me to go onliveTV, Mill.”
“You’re no fun,” she pouted, moving to take a seat on one of the couches.
Alex turned, giving me a warm smile. “Do you want a drink?” I looked at my watch. We needed to catch our flight soon. “Nat, we can catch a later flight. Relax.”
“I’ll have a vodka and coke then, please.” He grinned, obviously happy with my response, and beckoned a waitress over. Three waitresses battled to get to him first, and I fought to hold in a giggle as I joined Milly on an opposite couch.
“You’ve noticed how all the pussy swarms around him too, huh?” she snorted. “It’s a good thing Shane and Steve know what they’re doing. Alex is a pussy magnet. Has been since the moment he could play a guitar.”
“Do you remember that time in Madrid? When they were climbing from balcony to balcony to get to my room?” Alex took a seat next to me, stretching his arm out on the back of the couch.
“The ninja fans? Shane had no idea where they were coming from. He soon stopped them, though.”
“What can I say? That’s the effect I have on most women.” Alex shot his eyes toward me as he spoke.
“Ha! Most? You’re too modest! What are we drinking then? Shots?” Milly clapped her hands together as the waitresses brought my drink over.
“We’re only having a few, Mill. I have a flight to catch later.”
“Don’t be silly. I haven’t seen you in months. Let’s party while you’re here. You can crash at my apartment tonight. You both can,” she offered, batting her eyelashes at him. Alex looked torn and I didn’t want to ruin his fun. I didn’t see the harm in going back to LA in the morning. It wasn’t like we were going clubbing. I could sit and have a few drinks in a bar withAlex HarbourandMilly Crown. Shit, I was a lucky bitch!
“I can rearrange our flight for the morning, Alex. It won’t be a problem.” My voice was too quiet.
“Are you sure?” he asked in surprise, raising his eyebrow at me.
