A Flame In Your Heart

𝓕𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓮𝓼

Gracies pov

I slowly dragged my sore legs across the pavement, it was a long tiring day.

I didn't know if my choice of being Mr Epsteins assistant was a bad decision.

But I'm in for a long ride.

When I reached my apartment, I got my keys out but then realised the door was opened.

I was struck with fear, someone's broken in...
I slowly opened the door.
"Well we meet again."
I looked down to see John lying on my couch, with his feet hanging off the edge.
I backed up.
"How'd you know I live here?"
I asked.
"Well, remember that night Paul came to your door drunk?"
I slowly nodded.
"Well we were messing with him, we left him at the bar by himself because we could tell he was hiding a secret of some kind. So we followed him here."
"So your what? Stalking me now?"
I asked throwing my bag on the kitchen table.
"I wouldn't say stalking, I'm here to find out more about ya luv, no harm done I promise."
"No offence... was it John?"
He smirked.
And got up walking over to me.
He got up right in my face, he licked his lips.
"Mr Lennon to you."
I frowned and looked him up and down.
"Yeah Well John I'm tired, had a crappy day at work. So please would you do me the pleasure of leaving."
"Why did you run to the storage room when you saw us coming towards you?"
"Uh. Well you see. I uh I was..."
"You were what?"
"Well I was..."
"I was getting my m- mm mop! I was getting my mop."
"Your mop?"
"Yes! My trusty mop. I keep it in the storage room for safe keeping!"
What are you thinking Gracie! Your mop!? What are you daft!
"What? No I don't have to explain to y-"
The telephone started ringing.
But before I got to it John picked it up.
"Yes this Gracie."
He said in a girly voice. I cringed and went to take it off him but he held the phone high out of my reach.
"John!"
"Oh mr Epstein! How are you?"
He said still in a horrid girly voice.
"What?! I got the job!"
"John!!"
"Why thank you mr- oh Brian. Ok then. Yes I'll meet you at abbey road studios tomorrow?"
"Sounds great Brain. Thank you again."
He put the phone down.
"Well Gracie I better get going. I'm guessing I'll see more of you then luv."
He said getting his jacket on his way out.
"Congratulations on the job by the way luv."
He said half closing the door, he gave me a wink and left.

I hit my head down on the table.
What have I got myself into to?

I crashed down to bed, it was early but I was absolutely completely tired.

John was quite different from Paul, he thought he was funny I bet.

But really I thought he was a twat, answering my calls! Who is he? My mother?

I groaned and tossed and turned.
Tomorrow is my first day working for Mr Epstein, I haven't seen or heard from Paul apart from that little stunt he pulled at his concert apologising to me.

I finally went to sleep, afraid of what I was going to encounter tomorrow.
-
I got up early this morning, I don't know why but something told me I should look good for my first day.

So I put some blue jeans on and and white blouse I quite liked.

I put my necklace mother gave me, and slipped into some black flats.

I looked good enough, I think my look said-
I'm young woman with high hopes.

I smiled and got my purse.

I had to catch a bus to get to abbey road studios, I guess the down side is I can't walk to my job anymore.

It started raining, I watched my surroundings.
A young lady hoped on the bus, she was wearing a scarf over her head so I couldn't see her.
"Can I sit here?"
"Yea of course."
I shifted.

I smiled and her, she returned the smile.
"Do you mind me asking why your wearing the scarf?"
She chuckled.
"Well... no reason."
"How old are you?"
She asked.
"Oh I'm 23."
"What are the odds! Me to."
"So what's your name ms...."
"Don't be daft call me pattie!"
"Nice name pattie! I'm Gracie."
"Nice to meet you Gracie."
She faced to me.

Then I realised.
"Your pattie Boyd aren't you?"
"Guilty."
"Wow. Yknow your a very beautiful girl."
She smiled and faced me.
"Thank you Gracie! Your not to bad yourself. Where are you going?"
"Abbey road studios! I'm well. You wouldn't believe me."
"You must be the new assistant John was raving  about."
"How'd you know?"
"Well you see I'm dating George Harrison. One of the four lads."
"Wow sure is a small world!"
She smiled and nodded.
"I like you Gracie, we should definitely hang out some time."
"We should!"
"In fact here's my number. Call me sometime."
I nodded, she hoped off the bus tilting the scarf further more.

I smiled, she was nice.
I arrived at abbey road studios and hoped off.

I slowly walked across the road.
Stopping at the door.
I walked in.

"Ms woods!"
I smiled shaking Brian's hand.
"Hello Brian!"
"Just come in here I'll introduce you to the lads."
I nodded feeling a tad nervous.

He showed me to a studio.
We walked in, I saw four men.

One was behind a drum set.
One had a sandwich wedged in there mouth.
John was playing around with his guitar and...
And....

"Lads! I'd like you to meet-"
"Gracie?"
Paul said in confusion.
"Gracie!"
John said with a wide smirk across his face, making me quite uncomfortable.
"Who's Gracie?"
The other two asked.

"You two know her?"
Brain asked twiddling his thumbs.
"John you know her?"
Paul asked.
"Wait? How do you both know her?"
One asked.
"Shush!"
Brian yelled.

"This is Gracie, she will be our new assistant. Well mine at least."
"Really?"
Paul asked smiling.
"Yes."
I said, keeping my eyes to the floor.

John then walked up to me wrapping his arms around my shoulders. I tried to break out of it but he kept on me stern.
Paul gave a sour look.
"Well luv, this is Georgie. And this is bongo!"
He said pointing to the one behind the drum set and the one with his mouth full.

George waved and ringo winked.
"And you already know our beautiful princess Pauline!"
John said placing his hand on Paul's shoulder.
Paul slapped his hand off.
"Ok well now that you know all of the lads! Come to my office."
I nodded walking with Brian.

Paul stared at me. I tried not to look at him though.

But something told me my life was going to take some big changes.