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“Yes. It will do you some good. You need to look after your skin, too. Bambino, are you drinking enough water in LA?”
“Yes, and I’ve been eating my fruits and vegetables. Mary, the housekeeper, is very good to me.”
“I’m glad someone is looking out for you. Now, are you going to fill us in on Alex? You’ve hardly mentioned him these past few days.”
“There isn’t much to tell,” I sighed. “He’s your typical rock star. It’s all parties, drink, and women.”
“He seemed protective of you in the photos we’ve seen in magazines.” My mother paid too much attention sometimes. “There were even some taken at a bar in New York. You looked verycozy.”
“What are you saying, Mother?”
“Only what the press is.” Shaking my head, I laughed. “Just be careful. You know what they say about him.”
“Mum, the press have no idea! Okay, he’s egotistical, but he’s allowed to be. He’s famous, but he has another side.”
“Really?” My mum seemedtoointerested. “What’s this other side like, then?”
“He’s just…normal.” It was true. Behind closed doors, Alex was a normal man, trying to find his way through life.
“I see.” My mother looked like she was plotting something while she sipped her coffee.
“You two better book your spa sessions. We don’t have that long until we set sail again.” Today was my last day with them, but I was excited to know that I’d be heading back to LA later this evening.
Alex and I had spoken a few times while I’d been in San Francisco, but we’d mostly been texting. I looked down at my phone as it suddenly went off and tried to hold in a giggle.
I slept in your bed last night. Hope you don’t mind. Jackhammer misses you, too. ;)
I needed something witty to send back to him. While brushing my teeth, I quickly replied.
Did you get chocolate on your sheets again? Tell Jackhammer that I’ll see him soon. I’m off to the spa to get ready for him, actually. ;)
“Are you ready, Natty?” my mother called from our suite. “Your father is going to sit in reception with his book while we’re at the spa.”
“Almost. I’m just brushing my teeth.” I called, snorting at Alex’s response.
I’m going to get something on my sheets after THAT message. Or should I say your sheets? I’m in your bed, after all. ;)
I didn’t have time to respond to him. My mother was waiting impatiently by the bathroom door. I’d see him later today anyway.
“You and Dad seem to be enjoying the cruise,” I stated. I’d been scrubbed, waxed, and massaged practically everywhere, and felt so relaxed that I could hardly keep my eyes open as I lay on the lounger.
“It’s wonderful. We should have done it sooner.”
“Do you think you’ll do it again sometime?”
“Maybe in a few years. How long do you intend on staying in LA?” She had me there. I truthfully had no idea. “Don’t you miss London? What about Liv and David?”
“It wasn’t going anywhere, Mum. He isengaged. ”
“Engagements break off all the time. The man doesn’t have a ring on his finger yet.”
“Mother, I’m not going to chase a man that isalreadyspoken for!”
“I worry about you, Natty. Don’t you want to settle down? This job in LA…are you sure it’s you? Mixing with all those…” She was struggling for a word.
“Celebrities?” I asked, arching my eyebrow.
“No, drug addicts!”
