The Possibility Party

This was it! The night of the backer's party! Everyone was waiting since Monday for this. Dancing, talking, rich men and woman. Fran and C.C. woke up at 8am. Fran called C.C.

" Hello", C.C. said pouring herself some cereal into a bowl, in her kitchen.

" Hi C.C. It's me Fran", Fran said. " I was calling to ask if you'd wanna go and get our nails and hair done together at 12?"

" Yeah, we can do that it'll be fun! Meet me at my penthouse at 11:40. There's a salon, down here that'll do wonders for your hair, relaxer, softener. The works", C.C. said.

" KK, I'll be there bye", Fran hung up the receiver. She goes into the kitchen. She got a chair, and gets where the fan is, and reach's above the fan and get the Godiva chocolates from bingo at Yetta's. She ate that for 15 minutes before putting it back in her hiding space. She went to her room and got some sweat pants, and a sweat shirt for getting her hair and nails done.

It was 9:00, so she began to watch T.V. At 10:30am, she began to put on her sweats an tennis shoes. She hauled a taxi and made it in front of C.C.'s penthouse at 11:36am. C.C. was outta her penthouse at exactly 11:40pm.

" Hey look you early!",C.C. said, then laughed.

" Ha ha! So where is this salon?", Fran asked.

C.C. linked arms with Fran. She began to walk with Fran by her sides. They turned 2 corners before they were in front of Chanel's Beauty Salon: hair and nails.

"Wow, hope she's good", Fran said looking at C.C.

"Have faith! "Trust in my decisions" quote from Maxwell Sheffield", C.C. said opening the door while Fran walked in.

So, C.C. set it all up, they were getting their hair shampooed in less than 15 minutes from entering.

"C.C.?" Fran asked.

"Yes", C.C. answered.

"What's was Maxwell's first wife like?", Fran asked still on her first shampoo

" She was warm, caring , she loved everything especially their children. She loved Maxwell and his dreams, he'd always take her to the Rainbow Room for dinner and dancing. She was just…." , C.C. couldn't finish her sentence.

" Outstanding?" , Fran finished the sentence.

" Yeah. Anyways, why'd you wanna know?" , C.C. asked.

" Oh, uh! No reason!", Fran was now nervous , how could she love him , she was , and he and she caused. " Uh no!", she thought.

" How was bingo?" , C.C. asked.

" It was good. I won my favorite chocolate , from bingo. I had HAD to hide it so, MA wouldn't get to it!" , Fran said her hair under a dryer.

" Wow!" , C.C. said in the chair across from her.

So, the next 3 hours was spent pampering themselves for the party that night. Their nails matched each of their gowns. By, the time they were done pampering it was 3 in the afternoon.

When, they got to C.C.'s penthouse. They said they'd see each other later. Fran had to go to Central Park. She had to ask Sarah for her blessing to love Maxwell and she did. When, she got to the park, she went to the dreadful bench of deceased loved ones.

" Sarah, I came here today to ask for your permission to love Max. He is a caring, gentle, sweet, encouraging, and everything a single 29 old woman would want in a man. Your children" , she sigh , " Your children! Look just like you! They're so polite, and very well brought up you should be so proud!" , she said looking up at the sky. Lastly, she said, " Give me a sign? Give me a sigh that I can go on loving this man without hurting you or him" , Fran said before walking to the street to catch a cab.

She got home before 4:45pm! She was about to get her outfit on her bed and take a bath. She was wearing a strapless hot pink dress , with a piece of cloth draped around the chest part , and rhinestones on the top half , matching shoes and purse. She did tell them to die for! It was on sale at Blooming Dales $ 14.99!

" Oh my! It's 5' O clock! I better hop in the bath real quick!" , she thought running for the bathroom.

She took a hot relaxing 15 minute bath. She put on one of her lilac robes, ( the one with the flowers) and went to put on her makeup. Her makeup matched her dress, she made sure of that! Her eye shadow brought out the color in her eyes. It took her 20- 25 minutes to do that and putting on her dress and shoes took 15- 30 seconds.

" Aha!" , Fran whispered to herself

So, she was ready by 5:45pm! So, she watched the Wheel Of Fortune marathon. She had a pink watch so, she checked it. It was 6:30! She had to go! she walked gracefully downstairs, and down the street to the usual spot. His limo pulled up in front of her 15 minutes later. He stepped out of the limo wearing a black suit , a white dress shirt , white cufflinks , black dress pants , and black dress shoes. He wowed Fran , matter of fact left her speechless.

" How you look stunning!" , Max said taking her hands in his.

" As do you but, stunning is for woman so, you look handsome or brilliant! Aha!" , Fran laughed.

" Shall we?" , Max said ushering her into the limo.

Max and Fran talking about what they thought was gonna happen at the party. 5- 15 minutes later, Terrence and C.C. were getting into the limo looking fabulous. Terrence had on a orange tie , a tan jacket , plus tan pants , and white polo dress shirt , he was also wearing brown loafers. C.C. was wearing a black gown , her black heels , with short hair hairstyle. Fran has straight hair, by the way!

" Whoa , look at Frannie's hair! ARD! Work it! with your straight haired self! why'd you straight hair, you usually with the big hair!", Terrence said taking a seat next to C.C.

" Thanks , for the compliment. I wanted to have a different hairstyle for this evening!", Fran said smiling.

" Well, I think you look exquisite on you Fran", Max said , smiling his utterly excited smile.

So, they rode to the party complimenting each other about each other outfits. C.C. told the guys that Fran and herself went down to Chanel's and got their hair and stuff done earlier that day It took 30- 35 minutes to get down to The Hudson hotel where the party was being held. When , they got there was a refreshment table , dance floor , and a table reserved just for them. Fran's shawl was taking to reveal she was the only one wearing pink. The all walked to their table. Fran was on Max's arm , looking as stunning as the first day he'd met her. Max pulled out her chair . so she can sit down. Then , he took his sit.

" So, I heard that 2 extraordinary singers are going to be singing here later!" , Max said to the trio.

" No way! I don't have something for them to sign!" , Fran said going down in her seat. She hit Max in the arm , " Why didn't you tell me?".

Max laughed , " You can see , hear , talk and , shake their hands and everything", he said reassuringly.

A guy with a tuxedo and gray hair came up to their table.

" Hello , Max! May I dance with this beautiful lady by your side? , he said.

" Why yes you may! That sounded so funny!" , Fran said getting up and being whisked away to the dance floor.

" So , who are you , may I ask?" , Fran said swaying with the man.

" I'm Deontae Gardner I am a very wealthy man , with a mansion , 2 sons , and a very un attractive nanny!", Deontae said still swaying.

So , the whole night consist of dancing and food and discussing the play. Fran danced to 5 songs back-to-back. She sat down for a couple of songs. It was now 8:32pm , when Max asked her to dance , and she said yes. Max took her hands , and whisked her away to the center of the dance floor.

" Wow , you are breathtaking!" , Max said admiring her appearance.

" As long as it's your breath I'm taking" , she replied.

Max chuckled , " I love your sense of humor. Oh , look the first celebrity is gonna sing!" , Max said turning toward the stage.

Fran clapped while turning to the stage to see Mrs. Celine Dion! Fran was speechless! Her arrival was not apart of her checklist. She looked at Max who was smirking , then back at the stage. Celine started to sing " It All Coming Back To Me". Fran stood there astounded , at who was there.

She turned to Max and said , " Did you do all of this?".

" Maybe. This not all my doing".

Fran looked at Max.

" Ok , maybe it was! This is a very memorable night for you , too and what's a memorable night without memorable stars!" , Max said snaking his hands around her waist , that Fran was staring at the stage.

"It certainly is a memorable night" , Fran said leaning back so , her body was on his.

Celine finished her number. The next star , was coming to sing in 20 minutes. 20 minutes , they went outside for some air. They walked and talked like the day they met in the park.

" So , how'd them to? You know come and sing" , Fran said holding his hand.

"Let's just say I'm happy I know people. I'm especially happy I know you", he said running the back of his hand up and down the side of her face.

"Max? I don't think… Sarah….. Your….." , Fran whispered, " I'm not for you. I mean, I'm just…".

" An outstanding , fiery , humorous person who's stolen my heart in a few days in meeting you!" , Max said.

" Awwww! That's so sweet" , Fran said smiling , " Come on , lover boy! The second person will be on stage any minute!".

Max chuckled. They both walked hand in hand to the entrance to the hotel. Down the hall , they walked back to the party. They walked inside and then , looked at the dance floor to fine C.C. in Terrence's arms swaying to the music.

" Whoa!" , they both said together , walking to the refreshment table. Fran was so hungry she could eat a three-course meal in under 10minutes , once she actually did. Max was only thirsty , they way she looked in that dress made him dehydrate.

" Why are you not eating? I swear , you're not Jewish! You would be full just looking at the food would make you hungry!" , Fran said , taking a heapful of scrimp.

" I'm full! Come on! So , you can eat , I wanna dance with you again" , Max said ushering her to the table.

" Oh, aren't you just quite the charmer!" , Fran said , elbowing him in the ribs.

They laughed. Max just watched Fran eat. She had such a appetite , how she kept it in that frame was beyond him. She finished her food in 10minutes. Max lead Fran to the dance floor , the slow song stopped and the second celebrity was on stage. It was Mrs. Patti Labelle! Fran's jaw dropped to the floor. This time , she turned to Max through her arms around his neck and kissed him quick. After , she laid her head on his shoulder and begin humming Patti's lovely tunes. Max had his hands around her waist when , he looked at the sky and mouthed , " Thank you!". Patti invited Fran to sing her last song with her. Fran did it , because when was she ever gonna have this chance! Max got so many checks , he didn't know what to do with them. By 10:50pm , everyone was clearing out the hotel , but Max and Fran was still swaying on the dance and Max stopped swaying , and made their way to the limo for the ride home with C.C. and Terrence. It was the most successful night for Max and C.C.. They play made $20,000 , and it all due to Fran and Terrence. Once , Max and Fran dropped off Terrence and C.C. they , went to Max's house for some late night dancing. When , they got there everything was off and it was quiet.

" Seems like everyone's sleep" , Max whispered.

" That's kinda where I should be" , Fran said smiling.

" No , where you should be is with me " , Max said sweeping her into his arms.

" That sounds even better than my bed" , she said.

Max went over to the stereo . He turned around and she was gone. First , he went to the kitchen. Empty. Then , he went to the foyer. Not there. Lastly , he went to the office. She seemed to be reading , the oldest book there. Max just watched he in amazement , then thought ,

" I'm not gonna tell her tonight. Everything , will be the way it should be soon , but I should do this more often". " Enchanting isn't it?" , he asked her.

" Oh , very! How does a wealthy man fall for a woman who's so different from him and has nothing?" , Fran said , still reading.

" Maybe , he knew the rarest thing of all was the things he couldn't see" , Max said sitting on the green loveseat.

Fran closed the book , and looked at the guy she loved. She'd wished all her life that that'll happen to her but , this man in front of her is so different from her.

" I don't even know why I'm still here!" , Fran said getting up to put the book back. " I have to go my mother will be worried sick , uh what time is it?".

Max checked his watch.

" 12:30am."

Fran ran outta the room to the door. She had no idea that the time was so late.

" Uh, I have to go, MA probably called the police , and when she does that it gets soo….." , Fran said running to the front door with Max on her heels.

" Fran! Fran! Calm down! You will sleep here in the guest room" , he used his hand to pushed the hair in her face behind her ear , " You will call your mother tomorrow".

Fran smiled , this man never ceased to amaze her.

" Thank you" , she mouthed.

" Your welcome" , he said.

Max led her to the main staircase. They went past 5 doors until , they ended at the guestroom. Max left the room for 2 minutes and came back with a white shirt and a pair of his boxers , so she can sleep more comfortable.

" So , see you in the morning?" , Max asked getting outta the room.

" Of course" , Fran said.

Max kissed her lightly on the lips , and went to bed. Fran couldn't wait to wake up and see the man she loved and his amazingly special children.