Sheer Heart Attack

Chapter nine.

I hit my alarm clock as it beeps waking me up. I sit up in bed and stretch. Roger is picking me up today!

I hop out of bed and into the shower. After I get out I brush my hair and teeth.

I throw on a maroon button up skirt and a maroon and white striped shirt. I put on some black tights and white heels.

I don't want a lot of makeup so I just do some blush and red lipstick. I grab my white bag and throw the lipstick along with a hand mirror inside.

I make my way to the kitchen once I'm ready. I grab some bread for toast when I hear a knock on my door.

Opening the door I am greeted by Roger Taylor. He is wearing denim jeans and a denim shirt with the top buttons undone paired with yellow aviator sunglasses.

"Good morning Roger, I wasn't expecting you so early," I greet him. "I came early so we could catch some breakfast on the way there. If you'd like that." He says showing me his dashing smile.

"That sounds nice," I agree shaking my head. "Well then let's get going doll," he says stepping to the side so I can walk out.

"You look rather dashing today," The drummer compliments me while I walk past him. I blush and say, "Thank you Rog. You don't look so bad yourself."

Roger simply shakes his head and laughs as we make our way outside. He opens the door for me and I hop in the car.

Once inside, Roger starts up the car and we head down the road. Once we reach the diner Roger asks me, "Is this place alright love?" Whenever he calls me love I get butterflies in my stomach.

"Yes this looks fine Rog," I reply. We walk inside and get a booth By the windows.

"Are you free tomorrow? We won't be in the recording studio and I figured maybe you'd like to get dinner," Roger says once we are seated. "Um yeah I believe so," I say pushing a piece of my hair behind my ear.

"Then I'll pick you up around 6. How's that sound?" He asks me. "That's sounds good," I say. "And wear something nice," he adds on.

"Okay," I say as a waitress comes to us.

"What May I get for you two today?" She asks politely. She seems a bit on the elder side.

Roger nods his head to me signaling me to go first. "I'll take the waffle tray with bacon and eggs. Oh and a coke please," I order. She writes it down. Roger orders steak and eggs and the the waitress leaves us.

After breakfast, we make our way to the studios.

"Good morning Roger, Ellie," Brian says to us when we arrive. "Good Morning Brian," I greet his with a smile.

"Hello lovies!" Freddie says running out of the studio. "Hey Fred," I say waving. "Where's Deaks?" Roger asks.

I look around and notice that he isn't here. "He took the day off because Veronica is about to pop," Brian explains.

"His wife is pregnant?" I ask. Roger shakes his head. "Well that's lovely! I can't  wait to meet the baby!" I say excitedly.

"Well it doesn't seem long until it's here. John said he'd give us a call when Veronica is feeling well," Brian explains. "That's wonderful. I'm so happy for him," I say.

"Oh Ellie," Brian says getting my attention. "Yes?" I ask. "We need to take promo pictures for this album. Do you think you could do that when John comes back?" He asks me.

I nod my head and smile excitedly. "I can do it as soon as he comes back," I tell him. "Great," he replies.

Freddie is recording vocals for a lovely song I'm assuming is about Mary when I decide to take out my camera.

I take a few shots of him behind the microphone then return to the sound booth. Brian looks really concentrated at the panel and I take a few snaps of him.

I sit back down beside Roger so I can look through the photos. He is starring off into space and looks confused about something. I quickly snap a photo of him and this draws his attention to me.

"What are you doing love?" He asks with a mischievous smirk. "I'm sorry I couldn't help it! You just looked really silly," I defend myself laughing.

"Give me that!" Roger says reaching for my camera. I quickly pull it out of his reach. "No!" I yell laughing.

"Give me the damn thing!" Roger says laughing with me. "Brian!" I say.

"Got to go get my guitar," he says then stands up and leaves. Roger starts laughing at me again.

"Alright, can I see the photo now?" He asks. "No!" I say holding my camera close. He reaches over for it but I stand up and run away with him close on my tail.

"Just surrender and give me the camera and no will be hurt," He says chasing me like we are kids. "No, I never will!" I yell giggling like crazy.

He corners me and I back up. Me being my stupid self, I hit a chair and almost fall. I yelp but Roger grabs me and puts his arms around my waist to steady me.

Without thinking I wrap my arms around his neck. Our childish moment has suddenly turned serious as Roger stares into my eyes, the camera long forgotten.

He starts to lean in and I close my eyes anticipating what is about to come. I can feel the warmth of his face next to mine.

Just as our lips are about to touch, the ringing of a a phone interrupts us. I quickly pull away and turn red. Roger looks down and runs his hand through his hair.

I clear my throat and pick up the telephone. "Hello," I say. "Ellie! My baby is born and healthy! Tell the boys and come quick!" I hear Johns excited voice. "Yeah of course! We will be right there!" I tell him then hang up.

"John's baby has been born," I tell roger with a smile. He smiles too and runs into the studio. He soon comes out with Brian and Fred behind him.

"Hurry let's go darlings," Freddie says happily.

We all make our way outside and climb into Brian's car. "You're driving," Roger says getting in the back with me. Brian rolls his eyes but takes the drivers seat anyways.

"I can't wait to meet the little bundle of joy! I wonder if it's a boy or girl," I say.

I hold small conversation with the boys until we reach the hospital.

We race to the front desk and get the room number. We run down the hall and upon arriving Brian gently knocks on the door and Opens it.

When walking in I see that John is sitting beside his wife, whose on a hospital bed. He is holding the little baby in his hands. The boys all look at it with fascination.

"His name is Robert," Veronica tells us. "John won't put him down," she says laughing.

I walk to her bed and shake her hand. "Hi, I'm Ellie, the new photographer for the group. It is lovely to meet you," I tell her with a bright smile. "And congratulations," I add.

She smiles back and says, "Thank you dear. And the pleasure is all mine."

"Would you like to hold him?" John asks me looking up from his baby.