Stargirl

12

Ryder's POV

Holland and I's trip to her hometown was amazing even if I didn't fully understand her religion.

Thankfully, I really hit it off with her family, especially her parents.

But it was back to work, this week was the movie premiere and I couldn't wait. Mostly just to spend time with Holland.

I was in my apartment with a whole group of people to help me get ready along with my manager, Andras.

"So what's your new chick's name?" Andras asked me as people adjusted my suit

I rolled my eyes, "She's not my chick, she's my girlfriend. Her name is Holland."

"Isn't she only eighteen?" Andras questioned me

I turned towards him and look him in the eyes, "She's nineteen, why does it matter?"

He pressed his lips together, "Exactly, teen. Don't you think she's too young for you? Some media outlets believe that she is. It's not a good image."

Andras ordered everyone out of the guest bedroom that was turned into a closet. I sat down on the couch and he stood in front of me.

"Holland and I have agreed that our age difference doesn't matter. Why should we listen to other people?" I spoke with narrow eyes

He crossed his arms, "I think you would do better if you waited until she's twenty-one at least. I mean is she really good for your image? She's modeling lingerie and swimsuits, that's really promiscuous."

"And? I'm a grown ass man, she's a grown woman. I don't care what she does for her work. I damn sure don't care about what others think. How we feel about each other won't change two years from now. I won't let you control my life like you did when I was younger." I said standing up and with my fist clenched

Andras scoffed, "Please, I own you until December 1st."

Own me?

I grabbed my phone and walked out.

Not only did I walk out of the room, but I also walked out of my apartment, and got in the limo.

Even though I hated that Andras said he owned me, it was true.

I couldn't believe I signed that contract again.

The way he spoke about her like she was no one made me sick and I couldn't wait until I was free from him.

I knocked on her apartment door and when she opened it my jaw dropped.

Holland was wearing a long velvet burgundy dress (that didn't quite touch the floor because of her height), her blonde hair was in loose curls, and her blue eyes were so captivating.

She was gorgeous.

"Hi." She smiled as she pushed her hair back

"You look so beautiful." I expressed, holding her in my arms

Holland looked me in the eyes and stroked my cheek.

"Thank you, Ry." Beamed Holland as she let me in

"You know one day, I will find a long dress that touches the floor." She joked as she put on her heels

I sat down on the couch, "You are stunning regardless."

Holland sat down next to me, "You're so sweet and handsome."

I kissed her before we headed down to the limo.

This was our first red carpet together as a couple. I was so happy to be seen  with her. We enjoyed the ten minutes alone before we picked up Avery, Bri, Maddie, Diego, Ben, and Joey - then it was like we were in a party bus.