So, Here I Am

Chapter Thirty One The Benefit

The Twins had the Getty Museum benefit that night, and they had to be at rehearsal at three. Maggie and Issy spent the afternoon together doing girlie things, getting their hair and nails done for the event.  They talked about how their faces, together with their respective "Twin" would be all over the paps, tabloids, and entertainment T.V. the following day.

This was the first time they would be seen, officially, as couples in public.  The first time they would be posing for photos with these Adonises, as their "other half", for the world to see and judge.   Twindom would be going apoplectic, especially as it would be both of the Twins at the same time.

Were they ready for this, they asked each other ?

Issy "But you've done this before though Maggie, haven't you?  I've seen your face everywhere in London because of your charity work.  You know how to deal" 

Maggie "But it's different when you're on your own.  You know why they are taking the photos, you know what you're going to say and do.  You know your own self worth, and why they are taking a picture of just you"

Issy "'Cos you're awesome ?"

"Exactly. Wait, what?  No!  But I don't have to hide it, or be anyone else in that moment.  I don't know what it will be like to be seen in public for the first time with one of the most beautiful and talented men in the world, but it's his, and Larry's, show, not mine."

She was embarrassed now, thinking she sounded conceited, but carried on

"What I meant to say was .......as smart, successful, independent women WE are awesome, Issy. Haven't we earned the right to be?  And I don't know about you, but I am honoured to be the woman holding Laurent's hand tonight, aren't you ?"

"I won't be holding Laurent's hand tonight" she giggled.

Brevity was what was needed now, things were getting way too serious.  They laughed and joked for the rest of the afternoon, in preparation for their role as supporting acts to their beautiful and talented men.

Everyone got ready at Issy's as her place was closest to the museum.  The guys were going to do a short performance, so they didn't need to be too formal, their pants just needed to be able to stretch.  They were in their usual black and white.  --  Laurent looks so yum in white,--   thought Maggie.  --  Larry looks yum in black,--   thought Issy.   Maggie wore a little black dress, her long silver hair stunning with the over sized silver jewelry she nearly always favoured.   Issy was in dark red, with boho jewelry, and cascading brunette curls to her waist.

They left for the benefit, and were virtually attacked by the photographers as they got out of the car.  "Les Twins" were so well known now in L.A., their faces and brand were everywhere, and everyone wanted them to appear at their benefit, their opening, their awards ceremony.   They all stopped on the red carpet, the two couples slightly apart, so the photographers could take their photo as separate couples, or together as a group.

Could just the Twins pose together, please?

The girls stepped to the side, to allow the Twins to do their thing, turning in different directions, smiling, posing like the pros they were.  At the end of the red carpet, they all went their separate ways, the ushers showing the girls to their seats.  Larry and Laurent were amazing as usual, wowing the crowd, flawless, emotional.  Maggie and Issy were beamng like the proud partners that they were.

As it was a private function, there were no screaming fangirls, just admirers who wanted the odd selfie with the guys. They all had a couple of drinks, then excused themselves after an acceptable amount of time.

Tonight Maggie backed up into Laurent when they spooned together in bed, needing the closeness, the connectedness again.

Laurent " What was wrong last night, Maggie ?" he asked

"Nothing, told you, jet lag. Sorry if I was off" she said turning to face him.

"I'll make it up to you, if you like " she said, kissing his face softly, running her hands up and down his chest, then his torso, then lower to his v cut, eventually tracing her fingers lightly at the base of his penis.

Laurent "No, not tonight, not happening!" he said, echoing her words from last night, trying not to laugh.

It didn't take long for Maggie to persuade him otherwise.