“O’Keefe, man. I’m glad you can make it.”

I freeze. When Kevin stated he labored with a really well-known actor, he failed to say it was Bo Derringer, the most important motion star in Hollywood. Celebrities don’t often faze me—in spite of everything, I do dwell in Los Angeles—however I have to admit I’ve had a crush on Bo for the reason that first film of the terribly in style Thunderbolt collection.

“No approach I used to be going to overlook tonight.” Kevin claps Bo’s shoulder along with his free hand.

“I see you’re effectively accompanied.” Bo drinks up Jessica earlier than consuming me up from head to toe. He has no disgrace in devouring us along with his eyes.

“I’m one fortunate son of bitch, for certain. Bo, I’d wish to current you to my beautiful girlfriend, Jessica, and the equally beautiful lady subsequent to her is her greatest pal, Miranda.”

“Night, women.” Bo nods to each of us.

“Good night,” Jessica and I singsong in unison.

“Girls, how’d you get so unfortunate to be caught with a man like Kevin?” All of us chortle. “No critically, with out this man I doubt the primary Thunderbolt film would’ve ended up being so big and it certainly would by no means have ended up being the primary of a collection of six profitable blockbusters. Jessica, your man is oozing with expertise.”

“He retains telling me every single day.” Jessica winks. “It’s an actual pleasure to fulfill you, Mr. Derringer.”

“I’m only a film star, I’m not royalty, so please name me Bo.”

Jessica flushes. Wow. She have to be actually impressed, as a result of nothing makes her blush.

Bo turns his consideration to me. “So if she’s taken, does it imply you’re single?”

“She is,” Jessica solutions for me. I give her a down-girl look as she smiles innocently.

“I’m sufficiently old to be your father, however tonight some younger bastard can be actual completely satisfied if you give him the time of day.” Now I’m the one who turns beet crimson. “I would as effectively cease whereas I’m nonetheless forward or else I’ll flirt that attractive costume proper off of you. Oops, there I am going once more.” Bo winks at me.

“You’re actually good at this.” I say. Although Bo comes on robust, it’s not sleazy like some guys who attempt too laborious.

“Miranda, I’ve been working on this city effectively earlier than you have been born and I can allure the pants off of anybody. That’s the one approach I can hold working at my age.” He winks. “Now, women, in the event you don’t thoughts, I’m going to steal Kevin away from—”

“I’m sorry, Bo, however they’ll’t go in till all of them signal the waivers and undergo the physique scan,” the lady with the blue hair interrupts. She’s pointing to an iPad she’s holding in her hand. “It’s required,” she provides.

“After all. I’m sorry about that, Lana. Guys, why don’t you scribble your names on that little gadget after which step into that little sales space over there to allow them to X-ray the shit out of you.” Bo chuckles pointing proper behind the hostess. “If you’re finished, Kevin and I can go meet some large photographs. Jim Dolton is on the third flooring in one of many personal rooms and I instructed him I’d introduce you.”

“He’s actually right here tonight?” I don’t know who this Jim Dolton is, however from Kevin’s response this have to be a fairly large deal.

Bo grins from ear to ear. “Rattling proper. I’ve at the very least three different administrators I need to current you to.” Bo takes a number of steps, closing the hole between him and Jessica’s boyfriend. He places a hand on Kevin’s shoulder. “Pay attention, after I say I’m going to make one thing occur, I often do. Hurry up and signal your life away.” He chuckles once more. “Jim doesn’t have a tendency to stay round events too late and also you don’t need to miss him.”

* * *

After his assembly witha few bigshot administrators, Kevin introduces me to a couple of his sizzling associates. Some are MMA fighters, others are profitable skilled athletes and I’ve even met a number of up-and-coming actors. They’re all demi-gods and beautiful past perception, however I actually didn’t click on with any of them. After too many handshakes, Kevin is now hanging out with a number of actors he’s labored with prior to now on the bar whereas Jessica and I are scouring the room.

“Isn’t this an incredible celebration?” Jess asks.

“I can’t consider I’m in the identical room as these individuals,” I say, impressed by the star-studded friends who encompass me.

“So what do you consider the turnout?” Her undertone is sort of telling.

“The scrumptious man sweet parading in among the most well-cut fits I’ve ever seen is dizzying.”

“Any of them catch your eye but?”

“A number of of them are fairly dreamy, however I’m approach too shy to strategy them.”

“I do know I’ve stated this a dozen instances already, however honey, you look sensational tonight. Kevin confessed that quite a few his buddies cursed him for conserving his girlfriend’s greatest pal a secret.”

I chortle. “Severely?”

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