Penelope Smith is a self conscious janitor and photography student when by chance, she meets Prince Nelson. They find an instant attraction. But can it withstand her career change, her insecurities and his fame?
One day Andy Warhol and I were chatting on the phone. Nothing personal or revealing but we gossiped about other people (not Prince of course) for quite awhile. Andy mentioned he'll be attending an art event in California and asked if he could see my studio on the way! Absolutely!
A few days later the front door to Paisley Park is open for me by a staff member as I walk in with a box that arrived at my studio. I'm so excited because it's from Andy! Prince kisses me. "What have you got there,Sweetie?" he asks.
"I'm not sure. Andy Warhol sent it." I reply. His face sours upon hearing that. I set the box down and open it. HOLY SHIT! IT'S A PORTRAIT OF ME!
"Where should we hang this?" I ask excitedly.
"Not in my house,"says Prince in his no nonsense voice.
"You don't want to hang a painting of me?" I am so hurt right now.
"It's not that, it just doesn't match the decor." Prince replies gently. "Say, let's hang it in your office. How about that, Baby? Then you can see it every day." He kisses my cheek.
He usually only goes in there when he's looking for me. This is about him and the fact that he doesn't like Andy. I'm not going to tell him Andy is visiting me soon.
Prince gets someone to hang the portrait in my office and I sit down write Andy a thank you card.
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The big day arrives. Andy gets the grand tour. He marvels at my athlete photos and how organized the studio is. I mention that take boudoir photos and say"Some stuck up heiress had some done"
"Got the negatives?" Andy asks with a laugh.
"Yeah, why?"
"Probably could blackmail her if you wanted to. Threaten to send the pictures to the tabloids." He giggles. It's a joke to him. To me it's a stroke of genius. Why didn't Prince and I think of that? That would fix Gloria good! She really didn't wear much in those photos. Maybe if she causes trouble again...
Andy and I our enjoying our time in my studio when Prince walks in. Today of all days! I see him before Andy does. "Prince is here" I say.
