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A little angsty in this chapter...
Chapter 11: Give The People What They Want
HOLLYWOOD
The biggest evening in the music industry had arrived, the Annual Recording Artists Awards show. The glitterati from all aspects of the industry were on hand to present and receive awards in categories ranging from writing, producing, scoring, arranging, and marketing artists to the artists themselves for song performance. The excitement was palpable as eager fans lined the barricades outside the theatre as limos arrived and one famous artist after another made their way down the red carpet to be photographed and interviewed before entering the venue.
Bella nervously made last minute adjustments to her dress and applied a fresh coat of lipstick in the limo just before they pulled up. "Do you think I look okay?" she asked.
"Are you kidding? You're gonna knock 'em dead honey".
Jake was amazed when Sissy called him and asked if he'd accompany her to the Awards Show. She was scheduled to be a presenter, and nervous about appearing alone in public. He was so honored to be at her side, and knew that no Hollywood starlet, no singing star could outshine how beautiful his Sissy looked on this night. He had seen women dressed up before, but Sissy damn near popped his eyeballs out when she came out of her room at the hotel they were booked in while in Hollywood. He had to catch his breath before he could speak when she had twirled to show him her dress.
The limo driver announced their arrival and they pulled to the curb and stopped. A curbside valet opened their rear door and Jake exited first, handsome in an expensive suit. He reached into the limo to assist Bella, and taking his hand, she placed one foot on the sidewalk outside car, hiking her dress up to show a tanned curvaceous leg as she did so. A photographer took that picture as the first in a series of pictures of the beautiful Miss Bella Swan appearing in public for the first time in months.
A gasp could be heard from the crowd as she completed her exit from the vehicle. She stood before them on the red carpet, slender and gorgeous in a Grecian jersey dress that hugged every curve and left nothing to the imagination. Her shoulders were exposed, and nothing more. She never wore clothing that was risqué or revealing. She was always ladylike and elegant, and looked more desirable than any other woman there. Her jewelry was not over the top, as she wore a simple pair of drop diamonds in her ears.
The photographers took her picture from every angle, and Jake moved beside her, placing his hand on the small of her back to escort her up the aisle into the theatre. Fans were calling her name, a few shouting out, where's Edward, as they moved purposely towards their destination.
Several limos behind them, Edward prepared for his departure from his vehicle. He tugged at his necktie, trying to make final adjustments, fed up already with the whole night. He was regretting that he'd agreed to be a presenter. His management team always argued that it was a good idea to keep his face out there in the public eye and show good will towards the industry and present awards. In other words, don't only show up when you are a possible recipient. Show some love to the people at every possible opportunity, and being a presenter at the awards show was a perfect example. His fans would be thrilled to see him, and the photographers would grab their opportunity to sell pictures of him. He'd accepted the invitation reluctantly, but was determined to get on with it and make the best of it.
He exited his limo and the crowds started screaming his name immediately. He smiled and waved, stopped for a few pictures and walked the red carpet into the venue. The photographers had a field day. Edward was alone. Bella had a mystery man with her. This was going to sell magazine covers. Even if the GREAT ROMANCE were over, the public would eat this stuff up.
Author Notes: I feel kinda bad posting this Edward/Bella painful breakup stuff in light of real life events happening to Rob & Kristen. But...I wrote this several years ago and had no way of knowing the timing would be so ironic.