The life of a newbie in Hollywood and Scarlett Johansson. Will life ever be easy for them?
I'm working on another book right now, the story of Switch, as referenced in this book. Would anyone like to read about that made up story too?
Our driver pulls into the driveway of our home on Sneden's Landing, Palisades. The gate is a little run down, as is the tennis court on the right, but I can fix those up while we're here.
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We hop out of the car and I turn the key in the door, the inside is beautiful, a warm vibe, with modern interior.
Me: I know it's a little empty, we might have to get some stuff delivered, but it's home for now at least. Scarlett: Y/N, this is beautiful. And that leads out to the pool, right?
I nod as she points out to the dining room, and she heads upstairs to check out the main bedroom.
Scarlett: Babe? Me: Yeah? Scarlett: You're missing a bed too, as well as the couch. Me: I didn't say it was furnished. We can order some stuff. And decorate.
I sit on top of the kitchen counter as Scarlett comes back down, she stands between my knees, placing her arms around my legs.
Scarlett: How're you feeling? Me: Um, I'm not really feeling anything at the moment. But I'm trying, and when I feel an actual emotion, I'll let you know. Scarlett: Thank you. Anyway, what song was that you were singing in Greece that time? Me: I'm not sure yet, it sounds good, but I haven't looked at it since. It just came to me. Scarlett: You could make an album with all the songs you have. Me: Maybe I will, one day. Also, studio said Bond can wait until my ankle is healed so there's no pressure to go back to LA just yet. Maybe we'll still be here by the time you have to go to Italy. Scarlett: Are you gonna come to Italy? Me: I can, I think July is pretty chilled for me. Scarlett: I'd like it if you could be there, even just to keep me company. Me: Yeah, no problem. So you like the house? Scarlett: I love it. I could live here forever. Me: It's cosy compared to home home, but it'll do for now.
We spend the rest of the morning sitting in the kitchen, placing orders on new furniture and decor, before Perrie FaceTimes.
Me: "Hi P." Perrie: "You have no idea how much I want to be with you right now, I'm sorry we have to go through this apart." Me: "Oh no, you wouldn't wanna be here right now, I have the emotional range of a fucking teaspoon, you'd hate it." Perrie: "How're you holding up?" Me: "The crutches are keeping me from collapsing, you?" Perrie: "I guess Alex is my metaphorical crutch in that case. Did they say anything else?" Me: "We had to come to New York just to get away in case it's a targeted thing, but I haven't heard anything. Ollie said he'd call." Perrie: "How's Scarlett?" Scarlett: "Holding it together for the sake of the family. Hey." Perrie: "Hey! What about the kids?" Me: "We're telling them today, they're at Scarlett's Mom's while we move into this place." Perrie: "I'll try and get out there with Axel to see you guys in the next week or so." Scarlett: "We don't have furniture yet so definitely give us a week."
