#whoispoly

SOMETHING UNPREDICTABLE

I am forced into my first acting gig on my first night in Los Angeles on the side of Sunset Boulevard when we walk directly into the path of Logan Cruz and Jax King! Logan was a model turned actor in the late nineties and early two thousands. Jax is in a well-known band called King Jareth with his brother Jase. The brothers made a name for themselves in the nineties as well, but now focus more on producing. There have been rumors that these two are a couple and I guess this is the proof.

"Logan, Jax... it's so great running into you again!"

I quickly learn, this is Anabeth's go to move. When she sees celebrities she always acts as if they already know one another... even if they have never met. Surprisingly, this works more often than not. Tonight, I get roped into the charade, guilty by association.

"Hi... good to see you," Logan is clearly puzzled but doesn't want to come off as rude. Seems her 'America's Sweetheart' image checks out as well.

"We have to run, but please tell Stefani I say 'hello'," Ana says to Jax as she quickly turns to leave the scene of her crime.

Stefani Richards is Jax's sister-in-law. She has been married to his twin brother Jase for over three years, but more importantly, she is technically Hollywood Royalty. Famous only because her dad, Ari, is a legend in the music industry, one of the best-selling artists of all time.

On a typical night, I am usually quite reserved. I would never dream of inserting myself into this conversation. Tonight, however, is another story. After two shots of top shelf whiskey, I have loosened up just a bit and before I realize, I am talking to Jax King... and mortifying my new roommate.

"I don't know where you guys are headed, but you MUST go into the Roxy and hear that band. Jax, you will love them! Definitely hear some King Jareth inspo in there! You will not be disappointed!"

"Really?" Jax looks at me and then at Logan. "Wanna check it out, babe?" he asks her, and she agrees.

"Thanks, what's your name?"

"Palila... or just Lila... with a long e, but people say it with a long I all the time so... whichever you prefer." Oh my god. Stop talking.

"That is such a beautiful name," Logan says as she reaches out to touch my arm. A cheesy grin spreads across my face and I am not ashamed.

"Thank you, I am such a fan of yours," I can't resist.

Anabeth grabs my arm again and starts pulling me away, "Don't forget, tell Stefani Anabeth says hello!"

She is squeezing my arm as she forces me to walk away, I turn back to see Jax and Logan walk into the venue.

"Oh my God, they are going in!"

Anabeth cannot care less. "P, you cannot tell celebrities you are a fan!"

"But I am a fan, Ana," even I can tell I am becoming obnoxious... this is why I don't drink.  

Anabeth rolls her eyes before we flee on foot and she pulls me into the Uber waiting for us beneath a flickering streetlight on the corner.

After a short and very tense car ride, we pull up to what can only be described as a modern mansion. I thought Anabeth's house was nice, but this... this is like nothing I have ever seen before and certainly nothing I have actually been inside. Walking through the multilevel maze of concrete and glass, I am never certain if I am indoors or out as the spaces flow from one to another. I try my best not to act impressed per Anabeth's pleas in the car on the way over, but notice my mouth hanging open in awe as we venture further into the home.