Someone You Really Love // A Damon Albarn Romance

5 - Speechless

Maryanne's POV

Wheww what an amazing show that was, I love every single fan who comes out in support for me and my music..so so grateful.

I was in the dressing room but really it was a big enough room to have the afterparty, so that's where it was happening. I turned to examine the alcoholic drinks and snacks spread that were laid out on 4 massive fold out tables and reached for a Peroni beer and packet of smoky bacon crisps (my absolute fave) when I heard the door open, I was currently the only one in there as my manager had just popped out for a cigarette and my VIP invites hadn't arrived yet.

My mouth actually dropped.... through the door was Andy, who I had seen around before at various venues, then BLUR! What...the...fuck...! Then in comes Damon, Alex, Graham and Dave!

"OH! I'm so sorry, I wasn't expecting this at all....I...sorry, apologies for my reaction, I've just been huge fans of you all", I just about got out before picking up jaw off the floor.

Bottle gripped in one hand, I reached towards Andy's outstretched hand and then greeted each of the Blur guys. These are all my musical icons, I couldn't believe it! "Hi Maryanne, I'm sure no introductions are really needed but I'm Andy, and this is Dave, Alex, Graham and Damon...we're huge fans of your work and wanted to come and meet you really. What a great show it was", Andy smiled pleasantly clasping his hands together.

As I was greeting Damon, I smiled in admiration for a gentleman who's work I was a great admirer of since they came on the scene and noticed he too seemed to have a look of awe, "honestly so lovely to meet you Maryanne", Damon finished off with a wink and firmly gripping my hand and shaking in return.

"You guys, just, I can't believe it sorry I'm totally fangirling right now, but this is such an honour to have you here...let alone you knowing who I am!"

To this Andy laughed and explained that they have a proposition for me about being their support act for the massive upcoming tour in the coming year.

"Of course you don't have to answer right away, we'll send you a letter detailing more info in the next few days to help make your decision, you'd be a real gem to have accompany us..."

"Thank you so much, I will definitely think it through and wait for your letter to come and confirm with you my decision...this really means the world to me that you'd even consider me for this...incredible...thank you again", I gushed and went to shake all their hands again. "Please stay and enjoy the refreshments, you're more than welcome it's nothing big but would be lovely to chat more with you all," I suggested while looking to them all.

They all thanked me in agreement and walked to the drinks section and Damon walked over to me and said, "You're amazing you know? I had to convince the guys to come over and what the show so they could see for themselves", he rambled but almost in a kind of awkward but also confident way.

We brought our drinks over to a low sitting couch that was positioned near the corner of the room and over the next few hours talked about everything from our musical inspirations to our lives growing up. I came to learn that he was even more humble and self-deprecating than I thought previously and would listen to you intently...like REALLY listen as if you were the only person in the room. We were both rather tipsy by this time as were the rest of the party, and over the loud music playing from speakers nearby Damon leaned closer one said, "well darling, I think you're going to be spectacular and think great things are coming for us, I know you said you've never done anything as big as this before but we'll look after you..it'll be an eye-opener and an overall brill experience for you and us all...I'll make sure Andy gets the letter sent over right away.... I hope you say yes," and kissed my cheek as he grabbed my hand again giving it a squeeze.

"I will let you know ASAP...I promise Dame," I answered with a slight tipsy slur... (Dame?? Where did THAT come from? But kinda like it, he's very cute), I giggled and gave him a peck on the cheek quickly too before standing up and looking back down at him still sitting, "don't be a stranger", he cheekily responded giving me one last wink as I waggled my fingers giving him a wave before going to find my manager.