Mieux Que Tout

10

10 | l'histoire sans fin

"This is amazing," Sally breathed out.

Annie and Sally stood together on the sidewalk. They were in West Hollywood, admiring the building that housed the Ever Theatre. Its exterior was white - crisp and clean against the hue of the darkening blue sky.

Annie looked towards the entrance. There was a fence that blocked the lingering paparazzi from inside, their cameras flashing from a distance. Annie could see people lingering in the foyer.

"I've always wanted to come here," Sally mumbled. "But it's usually booked out for private events like this."

"It's very cool," Annie agreed. "Tatiana forgot to mention the famous theatre the screening was in."

"Yeah, she does that."

Sally held out their tickets, freshly printed as they approached the gate. Two men greeted them and ripped the left hand side off and passed them back.

"Enjoy the screening, ladies."

Annie mumbled her thanks. She clutched onto Sally's arm as they moved past the security and towards the foyers entrance. People mingled outside, talking animatedly. Sally was bouncing with every step.

"This is so exciting," Sally muttered to her. "Can you see Tati anywhere?"

Annie came to a halt. "Just spotted her, by the door."

Sally turned her head. "Oh my god."

Tatiana was chatting to an older man, dressed in a sparkling silver mini-dress, long-tanned legs perched upon matching coloured stilettos. Her peroxide hair was pulled back from her face and slicked back into a high ponytail.

"Holy shit," Sally exclaimed, "she's dressed like it's the premiere."

"She looks stunning," Annie added, shocked.

Tatiana's head twirled, long hair swishing behind her. Her sparkling eyes latched onto Sally and flicked to Annie. She flashed a wide, pearly white smile and bounded over to them, squealing. Annie stood, frozen. The older man Tatiana had been entertaining had followed her every move, eyes glued to her figure.

"You guys came!" Tatiana exclaimed with a squeal. "I'm so happy!" She pulled Sally into a tight hug. "Sal, I want to introduce you to so many contacts."

"I want to see your damn movie first," Sally replied, grinning. "I'm proud of you, Tati."

Tatiana released Sally and grabbed hold of Annie. Reeled in like a fish, Annie was stuck tightly to Tatiana's chest, her golden skin sparkling under the glow of the setting sun.

"Nice to see you again, Annie!"

"You too," Annie said, words slightly muffled. "You look beautiful, Tatiana."

"Oh, you're too sweet!" Tatiana laughed, releasing her.

Annie smiled awkwardly and rubbed her arm. She looked at Sally, who's eyes were wandering through the crowd of people.

"Follow me, I'll show you to your seats!" Tatiana began, waving her hand in the air.

"Who's here tonight?" Sally asked, falling into step with Tatiana. Annie followed, eyes noticing the many looks Tatiana received from the small crowd.

"Well," she began, "the main actors of course. The director too," Tatiana motioned with her head.

Sally craned her neck to look, eyes frenzied. "I don't see him."