SUNSET SKIES (BLUE SKIES SEQUEL) • RICHARD MADDEN

real life

With hearts pumping with nerves and adrenaline, Eleanor and Richard both held each other's hands tightly. This was the biggest night of their lives. The day had finally arrived and the two could not comprehend the amount of emotions they were feeling. While Richard was used to the limelight of premieres, this moment was one that made him most nervous. He didn't know whether it was the high expectations of the film or the fact he had his wife beside him experiencing this with him. For Eleanor, she didn't know what to expect. It was her first movie premiere where she was apart of the cast and to say she was nervous was an understatement. 

"You okay?" Richard asked. He could feel the shaking in Eleanor's hand as the car came closer to the entrance of the red carpet. "Yeah, you?" Her eyes were trained on the paparazzi that constantly flashed their cameras into the car hoping to get a glimpse of the two on their arrival. "Yeah, I'm okay." The car came to a stop but both of them didn't move. The husband and wife looked at each other, taking a deep breath and smiled. "Let's go." The door opened and the two were greeted with screaming and blinding lights. Welcomed with the view of the stunning red carpet and movie posters, Eleanor and Richard began their journey. Eleanor could not wipe the smile off her face. The nerves she previously felt had been changed with joy. 

Richard gripped her hand tightly as they continue to stop and start for photos. Soaking in the highs of the events, the two made it their oath to keep each other up. This moment made Eleanor think back to the Rocketman premiere. The blinding, flashing lights and screams of awaiting fans, desperate get a glimpse of Richard and Taron. This time, while Richard was also apart of the eagerness, the limelight was for her. 

"You going to be okay while I do an interview?" Richard's voice brought her back to reality. Looking up into her husband's eyes, she smiled and nodded. "I'll be back, okay? Have fun beautiful." His words were soothing, like a steady flow of a river under a bridge. Placing a kiss on her cheek, he left her side, the emptiness feeling comfortable. Smiling bright and darting her eyes to the different lenses of the cameras, Eleanor posed. The more the cameras flashed, the more relaxed she felt in front of them. "Eleanor!" Her head turned, facing the voice of her sister, Kylie. The older sister approached her with open arms, greeting her with a loving hug. "I'm so proud of you, El. Look at you! Look at this! This is your night!" Eleanor laughed, covering up the cries of joy and tears that nearly escaped her eyes. "Thank you, Kylie. You look beautiful as always." 

"Oh stop it you! This is all about you, Eleanor. Own this red carpet." Kylie walked off after the two girls got photos together. Her sister was her number one supporter and wanted her to achieve everything she ever wanted, which is why her exchange was short. The night was all about Eleanor and Kylie was ecstatic. 

"Eleanor, can we have an interview please?" Eleanor approached the awaiting interviewer and greeted them. "Here we have the amazing Eleanor Madden making her movie debut as the leading role, Emma Wilkins. Eleanor, how are you feeling?"

"I'm feeling excited. The heart is pumping and the adrenaline is high-paced which you'd expect on such an amazing event like this one. For my first movie, I'm feeling so privileged and honored to be surrounded by the love and joy of all the cast and fans." IF Eleanor could speak for hours, she would. Her minds was filled with words she was desperate to express, but for now, she had to choose the words that stuck out to her most. "How is it to know that you're sharing this spotlight with your husband? Does that make your more nervous for what to expect?"

"No, actually, in fact it makes me more excited. While I had the support of the wonderful cast- who have all had amazing experience in the film industry- Richard was my number one guidance. I learnt so much from him and he constantly supported me through times of doubt and times of achievement." The flashbacks of the filming period and acting out the scenes of Richard ran through her head. The times of happiness and solidarity were a figment of her beaming heart.

"One more question, Eleanor. What can we expect from your character for this film? Any teasers you can give us?"

"Emma Wilkins has two sides to herself. She's a fighter of herself. A tranquil outside can be misleading but the truth is always revealed. Know thy name."

"Very, very exciting. Well enjoy your night, Eleanor. We are excited to see this film." 

Eleanor walked away from the interviewer, stopping here and there for more photos from the paparazzi. Richard rejoined her side, placing a tender kiss on her lips. The flashing lights made the two smile. They were eager for the PDA, the moment that would made the world go crazy. "How did you go?" 

"Good. Got an interview and met up with Kylie." 

"Oh yes, I saw her before. Her and Dacre are looking amazing tonight." Eleanor nodded and inspected the red carpet. 

The event looked like it had no point of stopping or coming down from its high. With more photos, interviews and laughs from the cast, it became a pivotal moment in their lives to make the most of it. Because the moment they went through those doors, the nerves that would set themselves in again.