Old Sparks

Helena

"You look nervous" Larry commented sitting beside Johnny in a stretched limo on the way to a party. Smartly dressed in black suits Johnny kept his attention on the passing street lamps that beamed brightly on this dark evening. They had arrived in London a week ago after Johnny accepted the part of Richard Burton. It had been a few months since Larry told him about the part and now finally they were here ready to start filming.

Tonight they were both heading to the cast party. Some of the cast members had already met but like Johnny he had only just arrived in the uk so he hadn't met anyone yet. It was a chance for everyone to have a good time and mingle before working together but all Johnny could think about was meeting Helena again after years of not seeing her.

He wasn't sure why he felt so uneasy. Nothing ever bothered him and no woman ever made him feel this nervous.

"Johnny?" Larry pushed as they pulled up outside of the ritz hotel where the party was being held tonight.

"I'm fine" he grumbled even though his palms were sweating.

"Let's hope she's ugly" Larry smirked knowing fat to well she was on his mind. Johnny scoffed and shook his head with a smile. He knew Larry was going to make fun, he hated that he was being so obvious in front of him he didn't like to show he had a heart especially in front of Larry.

Getting out of the limo Johnny was greeted by a swarm of flashing cameras in his face and fans rushing over. His body guard kept them away but being who he was he did sign the odd autograph here and there. As he and Larry headed into the Ritz foyer he could hear the music blaring down a hallway and as soon as the two grand doors to the party opened there was a hall filled with guests partying the night away. Suddenly he felt a little nervous which was so unlike him. He was itching for a drink...

"I'll let you drink tonight" Larry joked as if reading his mind while walking in with Johnny.

"I'm going to need it"

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It was 11:30.

The party was a lot of fun Johnny had met almost everyone except for the Helena which was odd. He thought she would have been here but clearly she wasn't coming along tonight. He would be lying if he said he didn't feel a little disappointed. Johnny had worked himself up ready to see her and she wasn't even here.

After sharing a few drinks with his co stars Johnny had loosened up a lot more. He wasn't going too mad tonight as he was aware his reputation was against him, not only that but he knew people were keeping a close eye on him to see if what they read in the papers were true. He had been good for months and he didn't want to blow it by getting drunk tonight.

"I'm just heading outside for some air!" Johnny shouted over the music to Larry patting him on the back as he left. Winding his way through the dance floor Johnny finally made it out the other end and opened up one of the doors out into the grande foyer of the ritz. As the door closed behind him there was nothing but silence with the exception of the muffled sound of the party happening in the grand hall.

Finally he could hear himself think.

Walking into reception he wondered why no one was about. But then he guessed as it was a private event the whole Hotel was booked for the evening. As he headed further into reception he noticed a woman standing by reception on her own wearing a dark silk black dress with matching heels. Her back was facing towards him so he couldn't quite make out who it was. Her hair was sat in a messy bun atop of her head and her legs were crossed as she leaned against the reception desk as if waiting for someone.

As he looked at her figure he couldn't help but smirk to himself she certainly had a wonderful body. It had been a while since he last slept with a woman and if he was honest she looked rather tempting.