Chapter 5: Someone Was Loosy-Lipped?
Maddie held up The Boston Times. On the front was a picture of London helping Esteban up, and another helping him to the car.
The headline read, "Tipton and Romerez to tie the knot."
London grabbed Maddie's coffee, took a sip, then spat it all over Maddie's face.
"You're supposed to have done that right when I told you," said Maddie, wiping off her face with the back of her hand.
"So someone was loosy-lipped?" asked London, placing her hands dramatically on her hips.
"Huh?"
"I mean the started the rumoring."
"Oh. Yes. Someone from The Boston Times," said Maddie. She checked the arcticle. Her mouth fell open. "'Submitted specially by Lindsay Lohan'?"
"She just hates me because I went to a party with Wilmer Valderrama after she broke up with him!" said London.
"'With photos provided by Ashlee Simpson'?"
"She dated him once!" London stated dismissively. "Look, I am London Elise Renee Genivieve Christine Taylor Ana Nicole Sarah Kate Emily Jessica Tipton, and I will not be messed with!" London said this rather loud, and many heads turned in the lobby.
"London Tipton?"
"London? Are the rumors true?"
"Is Esteban a good kisser? Elle Girl wants to know!"
"Comments! Do you have a comment?"
Maddie dove from behind the counter and blocked London. She led her to the elevator as cameras flashed. Once London was inside and the doors had closed, Maddie turned around.
"None of the rumors are true! London and I have been friends with Esteban for forever, and we were helping him – just as pals!" she shouted.
"Oh, Madeline," said a lady, walking up. "Kendra Blair from the Trendy Channel. Were those cocktail dresses Autorou Vitalli? I've never seen the design."
"Oh, no, they're from an employee for Donna Cabonna in Los Angeles, Raven Baxter," said Maddie.
"Oh, I love them!" said Kendra. "Well, viewers," she said to a camera behind her, "be looking for more Raven Originals in Boston while we continue coverage of the London/Esteban/Paris case!"
-IN LOS ANGELES-
Raven squealed as she watched the TV.
"Maddie, girl, I owe you!" she said.
-BACK IN BOSTON-
The elevator dinged and Esteban came out. More cameras flashed and reporters swarmed.
"Aye aye aye!" shouted Esteban shouted before returning to the elevator.
"So, Maddie," said another reporter, holding up a microphone, "are you and London still going to the Material Girls premiere this Friday?"
"Wouldn't miss it," said Maddie, before getting into the elevator to London's floor.