Ripping Pages by Rae Rachel

Author:Rae, Rachel [Rae, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Rachel Rae
Published: 2013-10-22T21:00:00+00:00

The next day he apologized relentlessly as I rode with him to JFK airport. I kissed him goodbye near the private jet, which he was about to board. I felt bad that I was missing his concerts, too. I wanted to go with him when he’d asked—only half-kidding, knowing I had prior commitments in New York.

He hugged me and kissed me passionately in the middle of the crowded area of the airport. People took pictures and openly stared at the display of PDA Van and I were putting on, but in that instant, I could not have cared less. I was going to miss him for two months as he toured. He would be coming back right before Christmas.

“I’m gonna miss you, Sweetness. I love you. Do great tonight. I’m so proud of you. I’m Sor—“

I stopped him with a kiss. “Stop apologizing. This is your job, Babe. Your fans are waiting for you. I will be fine. Love you.”

“You are amazing. Love you. I’ll call you when we land.”

“Ok, be safe.”

He kissed me again, longer this time.

“I will. You, too, baby. Knock ‘em dead.” He winked and ascended the stairs leading into the plane.

I took the cab back to the apartment to get ready for the biggest night of my small career, alone.

I got to the theater at around three that afternoon. The place was buzzing with excitement. Backdrops and stage pieces were being set up. I went to the dressing area backstage. There was a sectioned off area for the women and one for the men. I went inside the women’s room and got my costume on for the first scene. I met a nervous Laura.

“Hey, Laura. You look great. Are you ready?”

“Hey, girl. You do, too. You ready for your first performance?” she asked as she adjusted her hair in the mirror and checked her teeth.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.” I smiled.

Van sent me a text before the play started.

“I’m in LA. Good luck tonight, baby. I love you.”

Someone came backstage carrying an enormous bouquet of purple orchids, and my face lit up.

Attached to the card was a charm for my bracelet.

It was a silver tiffany charm with the Wicked icon on it.

I smiled as I opened the card.

As I’ve said so many times before, I’m so, so sorry I can’t be there to see your beautiful face light up that stage. I’m so proud to call you mine. I love you. Do great tonight, and think of how much you mean to me.

Love, Van

Holy Swoon. I put the bouquet down by my makeup station and put the charm safely back in my bag so I wouldn’t lose it.

Before I knew it, the play was starting and the house was packed.

The play went off without a hitch. Laura and the rest of the cast were amazing, and I have to say, I did awesome as a member of the chorus.

The patrons started to leave and we started to clean up the theater and head out to the restaurant down the road where our Premier Party was happening.

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