Marilyn's Ghost by Lorena Franco

Author:Lorena Franco
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
Published: 2017-05-15T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

HOLLYWOOD IS A PLACE IN

WHICH YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A

THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A KISS AND

FIFTY CENTS FOR YOUR SOUL

(Marilyn Monroe)

The church Cristo Rey of Gettysburg was bursting. The whole town wanted to say goodbye to old Jim Harris, who had left this world whilst he slept, to be reunited with his wife. Marilyn, grieving, did not leave the young Pam for a single second. Pam finally cried... a lot. She remembered that her grandfather was the only person that had believed in her and supported her in her crazy and unpredictable Hollywood adventure. People looked at Pam curiously and in turn, she realized many daren’t approach her. What had changed?

After a hard day, Marilyn and Pam locked themselves in the bedroom after dinner.

“The worst of all,” Marilyn lamented that night, “is that no one remembered Jim for his story with me. Everyone was talking about his wife, how happy they will be together in heaven, or wherever.”

“Marilyn, isn't that what you wanted? To keep your story hidden so it was something that belonged only to the two of you?”

“Yes, but it still hurts. Maybe someday you’ll understand.”

“I didn't tell you that I went to Richard’s house, the other night when my grandfather died.”

“Why?”

“Because he left the club without saying goodbye. I saw the light on and decided to go over. A model opened the door and, well.... I imagine he’s dating her, or sleeping with her or something.”

“Pam, I used to say often that a woman knows through intuition or instinct what is best for her. Do you know?”

“I think the best would be for me to forget about Richard. He’s my agent and on top of being unprofessional, it would be... I don't know, weird.”

“It might make you uncomfortable. We’re not talking about Brad, Pam. We’re talking about someone much more important that that lunatic,” Marilyn reminded her.

“That lunatic was an illusion,” Pam laughed.

“And Richard is an illusion... or is he something more?” Pam shrugged her shoulders. “I see how he looks at you and I can assure you he doesn’t do it like you were a sister or a simple actress he represents. There is something more, Pam. But you’re the one that decides.”

“I think it would be best for me to turn the page. To see him as my agent and my friend, and nothing more.”

“Then that’s how it will be,” Marilyn accepted, “But I still think that...”

“No, Marilyn, no,” Pam interrupted her briskly.

“Let me say it or I’ll burst. What a man!” the ghost sighed.

Norma knocked twice on her daughter’s bedroom door. Hollow-eyes and still teary, she peeped her head around the door to wish Pam goodnight.

“Pam, are you okay? Who were you talking to?” she asked, frowning.

“No one,” Pam said, glancing at Marilyn. “Come in mom, sit down.”

“It’s been a hard day. Tomorrow we’ll take you to the airport. What time is your flight?”

“Two in the afternoon.”

“Very good...” Norma whispered, her gaze lost in the green carpet on the floor.

“Do you know why grandpa called you Norma?” Pam asked happily, watched carefully by Marilyn.

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