Mesmerised ~ Fryboy

Chapter 8: Fright nights

It was a cold day in November. A handsome man with dark hair could be seen walking over towards a studio. Or perhaps it was an office. It was hard to tell from the outside.

The wind was howling, the cold air more forceful. The man shivered. He opened the door and entered the building. Only the sound of his footsteps filling the silence. He held a warm coffee cup in his hand. He looked like he hadn't slept much but his eyes were written with a lot of love.

There was a sparkle behind them. That didn't seem to be there before. Almost like over night he had bloomed into a beautiful white rose.

Graceful and mesmerising.

He seemed determined today. Much feeling of excitement and anticipation but also a bit of anxiety too. There would be no telling in what could happen tonight. It was all a mystery.

He opened another door to find himself in a large room. Half a dressing room, the other half made to look like a lounge area. It seemed nice and cosy.
He instantly felt at home. His friend looked up and smiled at him as he entered.

'Well don't you look in love...' smirked Gascan, his makeup already on. He was doing his best not to laugh. He seemed the cheeky type.

'Trying your makeup on already?' Asked Carter, slightly confused.

'Just testing some new ideas' replied Gascan, confidently. Their makeup artist had gone out to get some coffee since there was nothing here. Perhaps they had ran out.

'I like it!' Said Carter, a smile on his face. He put his bag down and took a big sip of coffee. His face a lot more content.

'How much did you sleep last night?' Asked Gascan, trying not to itch his beard.

'I don't even know... but maybe a few hours' said Carter, looking at the dark circles under his eyes.

'Is Ivy coming tonight?' Asked Gascan, smirking.

Carter couldn't help but smile.

'Yes she is' replied Carter, trying not to show his friend how happy that made him.

'Can I talk to her this time?' Asked Gascan.

'It's not like you couldn't last time.. it's just that you wanted to remain mysterious' said Carter.

The door to their studio opened abruptly and in came in a familiar face yet everyone looked at him very strangely. He was smiling broadly.

'Morning everyone, just coming in to check to see how you guys are' said Max.

'Not to sound rude Max but Olive is our head of department.. so she usually checks in on us but mid afternoon' said Carter, boldly.

'Oh yes I know, I know. Just thought I'd come and check for myself that you were all ready for tonight!' Exclaimed Max, happily.

'Well we're all good here thanks' said Gascan, his face had no hint of a smile.

Max nodded and didn't seem to be wounded as he left, closing the door behind him.

The two of them looked at each other, both thinking the same thing.

'What's his problem?' Asked Nonni, joining the conversation. She too was already dressed up and her makeup half done. Carter felt a little behind. Even though they had hours to wait anyway.

'I think he has a thing for the decayed brigade' said Gascan, smirking. He was always smiling.

'He most do' agreed, Carter.

'Hey that actually reminds me, I swear I saw him chat to your girl on Halloween' said Nonni, gently. Even though her costume could be distressing. She was a sweet person who cared deeply for everyone.