Sarah's POV
After me standing in my hallway staring at Mr. Jonas for around half an hour, I finally managed to regain my composure and invite the poor man in. He told me to pack enough luggage for a trip to LA for the next two weeks, and I could return to collect the rest of my things if I was happy with the contract. He didn't need to ask me twice.
Right now I was sitting in the back of a stretch limousine on the way to Dublin Airport, reading over the terms of my contract. It was amazing. It pretty much stated that:
Mr. Jonas and a number of other influential people were starting a new television network. I would be the face of that network.
As the face of the network, I would be given a modeling contract, with a 6 figure advance salary. I would head up all the major advertising campaigns for the network for the next year.
I would be given my own show, with one season guaranteed.
I would be paid 100,000 dollars an episode.
As Mercedes were the new sponsor of the network, I would be given my choice of car from the many dealerships in LA
I would be given an apartment in a complex where many of young Hollywood live for half the normal price.
The television show would be named after my character and I would be given the right to pick the guy who played my boyfriend.
While reading the conditions of the most amazing contract ever written up, I couldn't help think about Joe. Even though we had had this huge fight, I would now be closer to him. Everything would be ok. Maybe, just maybe things could work out for us??
I was awoken from my thoughts by Mr. Jonas informing me that we had arrived at Dublin Airport.
Check in was relatively hassle free, as we were traveling on a private plane, so there was no waiting around. I did however have to sign about a million autographs.
I was signing a slip of paper for a teenage boy when I heard Mr. Jonas chuckle.
"Something funny?" I enquired.
"Things are only going to get worse Sarah" he smirked.
I simply smirked back at him. I liked this guy. He was so chirpy all the time. Always laughing away about something, yet a serious business man. I also didn't mind the fact that he only ever traveled by private plane. Sure, I was famous, but I only ever travel first class. This was going to be a new experience for me.
About an hour later, our plane had taken off. To my surprise, Mr. Jonas had arranged for my manager Cliff to fly out to LA with us. That suited me just fine, I loved ole Cliffy. He always took the best care of me.
Mr. Jonas, who I was now apparently to call Kevin because he told me too, took this time to tell me about the show that they are looking for me to star in.
"We had this great idea after we met you a couple of weeks ago. We loved the fact that you were simply gorgeous and very professional, yet a true teenager at heart. We had been looking at your work for a while and knew you were a talented actress, who obviously could throw herself into any role. We also knew that one of the reasons you were looking to leave The Land of Dreams was because you were sick of playing such a dramatic character. Therefore, we came up with Teresa. Ok, bare with me. The concept of the show is about a father, son and daughter from Dublin, who move to LA after the father and mother have had a nasty divorce. You are a senior in high school and like a lot of teens, you are quite rebellious. The problem is, your father is a catholic priest. That's the comedic element of the show. You live two lives, one as the religious daughter of the new priest and another as the new foreign girl in high school, giving everybody a run for their money. The idea is new, its fresh. It hasn't been done before. And the Irish humor is hilarious. We think this show will be big!
What do you think?"
I actually was in shock. I don't know what I thought the producers idea would be for a show, but this certainly wasn't it. I loved it. Absolutely loved it.
"Kevin I love it. Its perfect. It means that I don't need to put on an American accent, I don't have to hide my heritage. I really think I would be good at this part. Ahhhhhhh I'm so excited right now! Thank you so much for everything!" I practically screamed at him.
"Don't thank me Sarah, its you who is the talented actress in this equation. But I'm going to make you a star!"
I looked at Cliff to see what he thought of all this information being thrown at us. It was so surreal. He nodded and smiled, letting me know he greatly approved.
Like just three hours ago I was screaming down a phone at Joe, and know my life has changed and I'm on a private plane. Wait……Joe…..
"Ehm Kevin, if you don't mind me asking, do your sons know you came back to Ireland for me?"
He glanced at me with a knowing smile on his face.
"You mean does Joe know?" he winked.
I was thinking of protesting my innocence, but there was no point. This was going to be a long flight, and from the look of heartbreak on my face, he probably would have guessed sooner or later.
"Well yes sir" I practically whispered.
"No, he doesn't Sarah. I was going to tell him, but I knew that he would be impossible to live with for my family until you came to LA. For the sake of the sanity of my wife and boys, I refrained from telling him…."
I laughed at this, but knew he wasn't finished speaking.
"I mean you should have seen him these last few weeks pet, he was so different. I've never seen a person with there hands permanently attached to their phones before. We nearly took him to the ER at one stage! His phone would vibrate and he would get all quiet, with a puppy dog smile on his face. I had never seen him like that. Ever. To be honest with you, once we left Ireland those weeks ago, I just presumed this fascination with you he has would vanish when he met the next pretty girl. But to my great surprise, he has seemed to mature. You obviously mean a lot to him darling…"
Wow. That was just….wow. I wonder do I mean a lot to Joe. The way his father described him these past few weeks, pretty much resembled my actions. I would get lost in Joes voice when he spoke to me, and just stare at his text messages mindlessly.
But how could Joe have matured like his father says if the day he returns to LA he is holding hands with some blonde slut! It was fucking ridiculous.
I could feel myself getting angrier by the second just thinking about "Chels" as Joe so affectionately calls her.
I needed to calm down. I didn't want Mr. Jonas to see me so aggravated. Once I signed that contract, the man was pretty much my boss.
I took long, slow deep breaths. It wasn't helping that much. I just needed to know.
"Mr. Jonas, I mean..Kevin, this may be inappropriate of me to ask, but I'm going to anyway because its driving me crazy…. Is Joe dating a girl called Chelsea Staub?"
That was the fastest I've ever said a sentence in my life. The words probably sounded all jumbled up. Thankfully he seemed to understand.
His eyes grew wide with amusement, and a big boyish grin became present on his face. I thought for sure that he was going to give me a "yes" answer.
"Sarah my darling, you have no need to worry." he answered my question.
"W…wh….what?" I stammered out, shocked.
"Haha, Joe and Chelsea have been friends for a long long time. I saw the pictures in the press of them from yesterday and when I asked him about it, he said they were joking with the paparazzi. I totally and completely believe my son. If you saw the two together, it is completely obvious they are no more than good friends. Joe's feelings lye elsewhere darling."
He now had a massive grin on his face, which couldn't beat my enormous grin.
That was not what I was expecting at all!!
Even though Joe had said some really harsh things to me on the phone a few hours ago, I knew I was wrong to accuse him of being with Chelsea. Even though I'm not dating him… anyway, I really wanted to make it up to him, I had the perfect idea.
Over the next few hours, Kevin explained the next two weeks to me. He firstly explained that I was to be staying in the apartment complex, free of charge, and if I sign the contract, I had the option of moving in full time. He said that because the complex is home to a lot of young celebrities, it was a gated community and very safe. That was perfect for me, I needed my privacy. Kevin had said that Cliff was to be staying in a local hotel, but I offered for him to stay at the apartment. He agreed, it would be nice to have someone around for a change.
So right when we get off the plane, the waiting limo would take me to my new semi permanent home. Then tomorrow I would be taken to the Mercedes dealership to pick out my new car. It was the same deal as the apartment. It was mine for two weeks, and if I decided to sign the contract, it was mine for keeps. Perfect.
The day after that I was to have a meeting with the executives of the new network and discuss my contract. Lawyers would be there, and of course my manager Cliff, to make sure everything was fair.
The next few days I had the option of attending the auditions for the other parts of the show. All of the actors who were auditioning were to be told that their job was only secure if I signed on to do the show. Apparently without me, they were scrapping the whole show. I had to admit that made me feel quite important. Ye, I was a big deal in Ireland, but to have my "own" show on nationwide television in America, that was just amazing.
After Kevin explained the logistics, I asked him to help me with my idea to surprise Joe. He looked shocked at first that I thought enough about his son to do something like this. To be honest, I was kind of shocked myself.
He agreed to not inform his sons of my arrival for the next few days. The day after tomorrow was Joes nineteenth birthday and I wanted to make sure it was the best birthday ever.
Joes POV
Uhhhhhhhh I actually cant believe I said that to Sarah. What in the name of fuck was I thinking?! I'm actually the biggest idiot I have ever met! But I'll never tell Nick or Kevin I'm thinking this.
I mean Chels was my friend, a great friend and there was absolutely nothing more to it. All we were doing was messing around with the paparazzi because we knew they were following us and think they had uncovered Hollywood's newest celeb couple. I didn't for a second think the back lash would be this bad.
As of now, my father has accused me of being in a secret relationship, Frankie's annoyed with me because he apparently is going to marry Chelsea, Nick whacked me over the back of the head for being a dickhead to Sarah and Kevin pushed me off my bed for attempting to outsmart the paparazzi. Oh the joy!
I had tried to ring Sarah back immediately after she had told me to fuck off, but she wouldn't answer. After about an hour her phone was disconnected. It said it wasn't in service. She must have switched it off to avoid me. I couldn't believe this.
Its weird, but in the last few weeks I've really begun to fall for her. The guys think I'm nuts. Kev said its impossible to like someone who you never see. But he doesn't know her like I do. She makes me smile like all the time. She tells me things. She calls me on my bullshit. She wants to know everything about me. She is the most interesting person I've ever met. She can always make me laugh, which is so important. She can tell when I'm feeling down or tired, or when I just miss her. She's just amazing all around.
And I've gone and screwed it all up.
The next few days are going to be shit if I cant get through to her. I've become dependant on talking to her, knowing she's half way across the world thinking about me. I miss her so much.
All we are doing this week is recording the new record. Even on my birthday. I mean its such bullshit! I turn 19 once in my life and I have to work. Like every other day. Typical.
I just want her to tell me we are ok. I just want her full stop! Just her.
Sarah's POV
After an 11 hour flight, Cliff, Kevin and I arrived in LAX. The airport was crazy. I'd never seen anything like it. It was the biggest building I had ever seen, inhabited with the most people I had ever seen. There was so much hustle and bustle. It was almost like a sign of things to come. Bigger and better things.
We were met when we got off the plane by the man I recognized as Big Rob. He was the boys bodyguard, and obviously Mr. Jonas's aswel. He was so cute! Seriously, I actually have never had such an urge to hug someone before. Oh god I'm so weird.
We all boarded the black SUV with tinted windows that was waiting for us and Kevin informed Big Rob where to drop us. We were heading to my apartment. Kevin also took this opportunity to explain my plan to Big Rob. After all, we would most likely need his help. He watches the boys ever move and I wouldn't be able to get within an inch of Joe without my head being chopped off.
I could see his smiling from the drivers seat as we drove through west Hollywood and onto a quieter street.
"Miss Sarah, Joe will love that. He never stops talking about you miss." Rob winked at me from his seat.
I was grateful to hear that Joe was infact thinking about me, and having a bit of reassurance that he'd like his surprise. But I loved the fact that Big Rob called me "Miss Sarah".
Seriously, like I said before. Cutest guy ever!
After about an hours drive from the airport, the SUV pulled up to large iron gates. Big Rob pulled out some sort of electronic beeper and pressed it towards the gates. They instantly opened.
I got chills down my spine as we drove through them onto well landscaped grounds. I felt like I was driving to a palace. Haha, I wish.
Pulling up the apartment complex in front of me, I soon through the idea out of it being a palace. But I still absolutely loved it.
There were three complexes, with I'd say around 6 apartments in each. Every one had its own balcony, but was very private. It wasn't like I could hop over onto my next door neighbors and give them a fright.
Cliff smiled and grabbed my hand, giving it a tight squeeze, and I could tell from his eyes and facial expression that he was trying to say You've made it honey!
Kevin showed me into a large, well lit hallway, which branched off in different directions to the 6 apartments. He led me up two flights of stairs. I figured out on the way up that there were three floors, two apartments on each. My apartment just happened to be at the very top.
We stopped in front of a door that read 6a in gold.
"Are you ready?" Kevin asked me.
I nodded eagerly, but no words came out. I think I was just way too excited.
He gently opened the door and waited until I took my first steps into my new home. I instantly loved it. There was an extremely large hallway with beautiful paintings hung on the walls. The carpet was a modern beige. Branching off the hallway was an extremely large living room. It was perfect! It had a massive fireplace in one corner, and a plasma scream television a few meters away from it. The couch seemed to travel in a L shape across the room. It was so modern looking, I loved it. The best feature of the room was the balcony. The entire wall facing me was just glass doors. The whole wall!! On the balcony lay a small table and chairs. The view was beautiful. It made me feel so peaceful. It simply looked upon the landscaped gardens and large trees. It was so private.
Next was the bedroom. It was a good bit smaller than the one I have at home, but it was still lovely. Again it was decorated very modernly, which I loved. It also had a wonderful view of the gardens in front of me. An en-suite toilet was also present, which was handy.
A second bedroom was down the hall, with similar décor to the first.
The kitchen was a masterpiece! It was bigger than the two bedrooms combined. It was perfectly finished with all new appliances. I made a mental note to try and learn how to cook something more beneficial than toast.
After my grand tour of the apartment, I through myself on the couch and breathed in a sigh of relief. I couldn't believe this was happening to me.
"Ok pet, well Rob and I are going to leave you and Cliff to it. I'll ring you in the morning and arrange our little excursion to the Mercedes dealership. And don't worry, I wont open my mouth to Joe. But I know he's going to love your surprise." Kevin smiled broadly at me. He was such a genuinely nice man.
He gave me his number and Robs just incase of an emergency and told me that the fridge was fully stocked, so we wouldn't go hungry. Brilliant, I was starving!
At this stage it was the middle of the night in LA. I didn't have long before I would be picked up in the morning so I needed to get some sleep.
As I lay my head on my new pillow, all I could think about was that certain Jonas boy. I really hope he likes his birthday present…..
OHHHHH SO WHATS THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT?!
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