Sebastian woke up earlier than his fiancée. He turned over seeing the mess of red hair sticking out of the blankets. He adored seeing her so relaxed.
He got out of bed moving to the shower with a casual suit in hand. He hated leaving home but, it was part of his job.
He would be working on the follow up movie for the character of Richard Steelrod. "More To Swallow". He always got a good chuckle with the titles they gave. From what he knew, this was for a different film he'd also be working on.
He groaned hearing his phone going off. He reached onto the nearby countertop grabbing it. He read the message surprised he got an text from his agency this early.
"Mr. Michaelis, this is Lau. I was wondering if you could meet me and your co-star for lunch today?"
He raised his eyebrow feeling like this wasn't going to end well. He groaned quickly messaging back. "Fine. I'll see you then. Text me the time and directions."
He placed his phone back finishing up his shower. He didn't want to have to spend more time with them than needed.
Grelle woke up having a good night's sleep make the world of difference on her mood. She grabbed her glasses off the bedside table looking around for her lover.
The spot on the bed next to her laid vacant making her groan. She got up grabbing her silk robe heading for the kitchen. She was surprised to see Sebastian up and dressed and still at home.
"Good morning beautiful. Glad you're up."
"Morning."
He turned around placing a plate of crêpes with powered sugar for her. "Just for you."
She let out a happy sigh taking a seat. "I though you had work to do?"
"I do. Just, not until later this afternoon." He placed his own plate down taking the seat next to her. "I hope you like them."
"You spoil me rotten." she said cutting into her food. "Is there anything you can't do?"
"I'm not so sure. It takes time to get this good. A lot of work and error with multiple mistakes." He took a bite holding onto her hand. "Like all good things."
She blushed loving his romantic side. "You're so cheesy." She giggled kissing his cheek. "But, I love whenever you are."
He smiled placing his hands on her face. "These are the only pair of eyes that get to see that." He stroked her cheek pecking her lips.
She cooed having her face match her hair. "I love you."
"I love you too."
His phone went off getting him annoyed. "Sorry love. Duty calls." He groaned seeing Lau's name on the screen. "Hello?"
"Sebastian! Glad to hear from you! I found a good time to meet up. We'll be meeting around one. I'll text you the name of the place. Ran Mao knows the name of the restaurant."
"Why didn't you just text me that?"
Lau sighed leaned on his desk as he flipped through contracts for new talent. "I figured you were a busy man. The news in buzzing about you going into a jewellery shop."
Sebastian groaned hating the paparazzi for their involvement in his business. "I was dealing with personal matters."
Lau laughed finding it all too funny. "Oh please. Mr. Michaelis, you plan on proposing to your lady friend."
"Fiancée. She's my fiancée now. I love her." He spoke having his eyes land on Grelle.
She was bright red looking at him with adoration. She mouthed her love for him stroking his hair out of his face.
Lau remained silent thinking about their relationship. "As long as it's not a typical celebrity relationship, I congratulate you."
Sebastian got up kissing the top of her head. "I'll be right back." he mouthed moving out to the balcony. "You must be confusing me for someone that marries in a month."
"Well, how long have you two been together?"
Sebastian rubbed his temple getting annoyed. "Three years now. Did you not pay any attention to anything I tell you?"
"I do. I just didn't take it seriously. You've been the most wanted playboy for a very long time..."
"I'm fully aware of the title placed upon my head. I hate that nobody ever asked me if I wanted that."
Lau leaned back in his chair sighing. "Look, you seem to be a bit busy. I'll see you for lunch. Bring an appetite and your talent."
"Fine. I better be able to order what I want this time. I don't need you watching my figure for me."
"Fine. I'll see you soon Michaelis."
They hung up with Sebastian having a terrible feeling in his gut. He made his way back the table with Grelle still seated drinking her morning coffee.
"You haven't touched your food."
She grabbed his hand guiding him back to his seat. "You need to eat first my love. You have to look your best for this meeting. I'm just gonna draw up some ideas today."
"Are you certain?" Sebastian said cutting into his food. "I could stay as long as you'll allow me to before the lunch?"
She crossed her arms looking at her with a cocked eyebrow. "You're the one with an impressive resume of never being late."
He sighed holding onto her thigh. "What's my love going to do for me to motivate me to do so?"
She giggled letting her own hand slide up his leg. "Well... maybe something like that wouldn't be the most appropriate discussion at the table."
"Why do you say that?" He chuckled leaning her body against him. "I could do terrible things to you on this table. Don't act like I haven't."
She kissed him hard slipping her tongue into his mouth. Her hands roamed his body not able to contain herself.
He broke the kiss panting a bit. "I love you so much."
"I love you too." She kissed him again running her fingers through his hair. "What would I do without you?"
"Probably be a single woman with same allure you used to attract me. Probably with some other handsome gentleman."
"You think so highly of me. I'm sure you've been hounded by gorgeous creatures even now."
"They don't matter like you."
She was glowing holding onto him tightly. "I love you so much."
"I love you too."
Sebastian made his way into the restaurant with Baldroy at his side keeping any unwanted guests away. He took a seat at the table only Lau was seated at.
"Good afternoon, Sebastian. You're quite early."
"Aren't I always?"
"True." Lau smiled picking up his menu. "You should really try their house salad. It's pretty good."
Sebastian grabbed his own menu flipping through it. "Where is your other guest?"
"Well, you're here early. They'll show up."
Sebastian shrugged taking his time flipping the pages. He looked up hearing the familiar voice of Claude Faustus. He smiled getting out of his seat.
"It's been a while Michaelis." Claude extended his hand out shaking the other man's hand firmly.
"I would say the same Faustus. How's your life been?"
"Fine. I'm finishing up a film as we speak."
They took their seats picking up their menus. Lau was pleased to see them be civil with each other. "Good to have you both be so kind. However, I wasn't exactly honest about this meeting."
"What do you mean?" asked Claude placing his menu down.
"We have another guest joining us."
Both men were confused but not surprised by his actions. This was very much like Lau to pull the rug from under them.
"Hello gentlemen!"
They turned their heads seeing a teenager walking up to their table. Right behind him was Ran Mao, Lau's personal assistant and younger sister.
"Pleasure to meet you." said the young blonde striking a pose.
Lau smiled getting up from his seat. "Gentlemen, this is Alois Trancy. He's a young rising star. I'm sure you can get along."
"Nice to meet you. I already know who you are."
The two men bowed letting him join them. Ran Mao took a seat next to her brother while Alois, sat in between Sebastian and Claude.
Lau waited for them to talk business until their food and drinks had arrived. "Now, we're here for a script to a new picture. It's a romance. Nothing new but, this will be your first, Mr. Trancy."
"So?" Alois questioned taking a piece of the free bread. "What kind of roles are they planning for us?"
Lau smiled pulling out a copy of the script for each of them out of his work bag. "Here you go. Sebastian and Claude with be playing the roles of two young gentlemen of wealth. Alois with play the younger brother to the fair maiden helping select one of you to be her betrothed."
They each took a copy having a look at them as they ate. Alois was so happy to get to finally share the big screen with his two favourite men in the world.
"Are we already assigned to the roles?" Sebastian asked poking at his food.
"Yes." Ran Mao said scrolling through her phone. "They want you three before planning backups."
Claude flipped through the pages stopping midway. "So, this is a period piece?"
"Yes. Edwardian is what they said. Something for Oscar season." Lau said taking his food to start eating.
The actors went over their scripts scanning through pages practicing parts in between drinks and the rest of their meals.
They all ended up agreeing to the piece, wanting to see about getting well deserved Oscars for them all.