3...2...1...ACTION!

Chapter XXXI: The Premier.

As more time went by, the weather became colder and so was my heart towards Elinor. I buried myself into work between Sebastian and hunting for a new agent that will help me take on a new role. I eventually built up the courage to tell Ari about this entire fucked up situation. She and I made a plan to sort of... disappear from Elinor's life. However it would still be tricky considering there was no way I could have gotten far, I hated the idea that I would be doing exactly what Earl wanted, however I didn't seem to have much of a choice. Elinor, being the amazing person that she is, understood that I was working harder than ever, that this was a new beginning but to something that also needed ending. Things progressed quickly as the word of this movie spread around like the plague and a few modelling agencies reached out but eventually I met Frank Hernandez who was the perfect choice for me. He was big on movie stars and he was quite well known and I trusted him enough for my future career. He even got me a lawyer Sophia Scotts and she seemed to be very promising for me and I hoped that things stayed that way. I still needed to speak with Elinor after the premier in hopes that the distance I displayed between us was enough for us to end things.

Soon came the 3rd of November and there was no turning back now. I have avoided all of my co-workers on set for long enough and it was time for me to face the colours. I spent the entire day getting ready physically and emotionally with Jean and Charles who were kind enough to let me stay in their place that day. The premier started at 6 pm giving me enough time to get all dolled up in the spa first then get my hair and makeup done before fetching the gown from my own apartment and wearing it in Jean's apartment. When I got home from my hair and makeup appointment, I saw a package delivered at my door steps. I brought it inside and it was a gorgeous garnet red gown perfect for a night like this with a note that said. "I would be extremely disappointed if I see you wearing anything but this gown. ~ Elinor" she was making things harder and harder for me by the second. I couldn't resist and I tried it on, it made me feel beautiful and seen. I knew that maybe it was a bad idea to indulge into this fantasy tonight but I wanted to, I needed to. Tonight, I would be grieving my relationship with Elinor. I changed back, careful not to crease the gown in any way possible and folded it as neatly as possible back inside the box which it came before taking off to Jean's apartment. I informed the driver ahead of time of my location since they would both accompany me right away. I couldn't bring the rest because the list of guests had to be limited. I thought of bringing only these two goofballs since I know with them I would be distracted from all these feelings of sorrow deep in my heart.

I slipped into my gown while the guys got into their own suits. As soon as Jean looked at me his eyes beamed at the stunning gown. "Jenny... you look..." he started but then trailed off shaking his head unable to finish the sentence that he started. "...breathtaking?" Charles continued the sentence with a question checking to see if that's what his partner was trying to say. "That would be an understatement." Jean replied and took both Jenny's hands in his. My vision was starting to blur. I blinked away the tears that were forming knowing if I did cry right now, not only would my makeup be ruined but I wouldn't be able to stop. "I hate to break this sentimental moment but the limo is here." Charles interrupted but I was grateful he did and we all got inside the luxurious car. As soon as we were seated, Jean insisted on cracking open a bottle of champagne, and so he did and we toasted to the first night of the rest of my life. His words not mine. The rest of the drive was everything but quiet, we sang, we talked and we laughed. We lived all the moments I wish I could have lived earlier in my life. The war separated us, hatred and crime made it hard for us to keep in touch, but it was all temporary. The pain and suffering was temporary, but the laughter, the joy, the smiles and most importantly the love that I had in my heart, it was all timeless.

The limo slowed down before coming to a stop and the door opened to reveal light. Lots and lots of flashing lights, making it almost impossible for me to see ahead of me. Charles stepped out first, then Jean and he held out his hand for me to take it as I climbed out of the limo. My eyes adjusted to the flashing lights and I could now hear the clicking of the cameras. Reporters on my left and right as I stood on the red carpet, people actually saying my name, asking me questions.