Day to Day Chapter 7
The guests were arriving at the ballroom. Megan had freshened up in the ladies room and stayed there long enough to regain her composure before entering the party. Making her way around the room she picked up a glass of her favourite Shiraz along the way and greeted guests and thanked them for their donations and for purchasing at the auction. Everyone congratulated her on how successful it was, and were thankful that she had put the evening together. It was always a huge success.
Megan spoke with Actors, Singers, Producers, and Authors. You name it they were there. She always tried to get around to everyone. There were always the odd few she missed, but she would follow it up with a thank you card or a basket of goodies if she missed speaking with them. There were paparazzi snapping photos of the A list. She was used to that now.
It was almost 10 and there still had been no sign of Jon. Where the hell is he? Why is it that he doesn’t show up to these things until late? Does he do it deliberately to make a grand entry, to see if his arrival still makes an impression? Which it obviously still did by the response he got this afternoon when he arrived at the preparations. Whatever his reasons she had no idea but still wondered where he was. Thankfully no one commented on the stumble on stage with the exception of Damien. Or if they did they certainly didn’t mention anything to her. She had a little giggle to herself and couldn’t help a small smile forming on her lips as she remembered.
Megan stopped by the window over looking to city. She paused for a moment reflecting on the nights events while she took in the breath taking view. What a beautiful sight she thought, all the neon lights, the cars, it certainly was a sight to behold. It reminded her so much of home. She longed to be back there. She thought of all the places she had been, all the places she had lived around the world, imagining their cities, their sights, their people, the overall vibe. And she came to the conclusion that not one of them were as beautiful or as pretty as home. Her next main event was scheduled in Sydney in the next little while, she could hardly wait. There truly was nothing like going home. Dorothy and Toto were right, there was no place like home.
Megan had moved to Europe to further the Foundation a few years after she took over from Mrs. Partridge due to her retirement. It seemed like the best option at the time and certainly helped its success. She had also spent alot of time in the U.S.A. It was a move that had paid off handsomely for her. And one she would never regret but she still missed home.
Damien was by her side when Jon entered the room. He was facing the door and broke the news ever so subtly that he had finally arrived. "Megan," he said "Hot man walking towards the bar"
Laughing at Damiens subtlety. Turning to look in that direction she saw him. He smiled. The second she saw that smile she had butterflies in her stomach. She was annoyed at herself for reacting like a school girl. He is just a man she told herself; don't let him know he does this to you. You have to prove him wrong Megan. At least let him think he is wrong for a little while.
Damien continued to look in his direction and thought to himself if he wasn't with Steven he would give Jon a run for his money. Damien had heard the rumours and would liketo be the one to find out if they were infact true. Although he suspected like everything else that was said negatively about Jon that the rumours would unfortunately be just that - rumours.
Jon stopped to speak with some friends; he scanned the room before continuing on his way to the bar. He ordered a glass of wine and waited for the bar tender to bring it to him. As he turned to face the crowd he brought the wine glass to his lips and as he took a sip he looked her straight in the eyes over the rim of his glass. Jon looked in her direction for a long time before turning away. He knew she would eventually succumb to him. He just had to give her time. He just had to play the game and he knew he would win. Jon made no attempt to go towards her yet. Patience is a virtue.
"Are you ok Meg? You're looking a little flushed. Some one is a little excited by the hot man huh? Do you want me to get you a cool washer? Your face is burning up" Damien asked
"No, Damien. That won’t be necessary" she said smiling, and still flushed "I’m fine. Or at least I will be when I get control of this situation. I'll play along with him for a little while longer, and when he is least expecting anything he will be surprised. The night hasn't that much longer to go now anyway. I'll stick it out. And can you please stop calling him Hot Man"
Damien, looked at Megan, studying her face and that look in her eyes, asked her "What went on between the two of you Megan?"
"Nothing that concerns you Damien. Jon and I are just old friends. We have known each other for almost 20 years. And if the truth be told we haven’t really seen each other for about that long. He is just teasing me. That is all. Don't read more into it than there is".
Damien in his infinite wisdom said "Megan I know there is more to it than that. I remember a time when you were devastated by him. Just old friends don't ignite such a fire, especially after 20 years. There must have been something there to begin with. I also know that what went on between the two of you is none of my business, and I would never stick my nose in where it isn’t wanted, but woman you're killing me. Just tell me what it was. What happened?"
"There is no fire and it is none of your business Damien" she said smiling as she fought the flush she felt rising on her cheeks.
"I read the note he gave to you. It was full of song titles what did it all mean?"
"He is just playing a game that’s all, and for the moment I’m pretty happy to play along" she said. "I kind of want to see how it all pans out ... to see what happens."
"Its almost 11." He said pointing to his watch. "I'm pretty beat. I might call it a night" Just at that moment Jon made his way to her. "On second thought I'll wait a moment longer. Megan how’s the hair? Hot man approaching"
She looked in the direction of the large clock on the wall by the main stair case. It was 10:55. Scanning the dwindling crowd she saw Jon making his way to her.
Laughing she said "Damien he is going to hear you one day"
"Like I really care! And I can live in hope"
"Hello Megan" leaning in to kiss her cheek and lingering a little longer than he needed to.
"Hello Jon. How lovely of you to finally grace us with your presence".
Damien was waiting patiently for an introduction. Putting him out of his misery, finally, she introduced them. Jon politely extended his hand for Damien to shake. However Damien seizing an opportunity that he would probably never get again he took hold of Jon’s hand tightly and instead of shaking he pulled him into him and gave him a rather long and tight embrace. Damien finally let him go and this time it was Jon that was flushed instead of Megan. She could hardly control herself. However she realised Jon needed rescuing so she asked Damien if he could get her a glass of iced water from the bar before he called it a night.
"So it appears that I have won a fan" he said.
"Oh Jon let the ego go." she said mockingly "Not everyone is a fan you know, that was just part of my game plan" She said with a glitter in her eyes.
Laughing he said "Yeah? Well you’re gonna need more than Damien to scare me off. If that’s what you want to do"?
You are on Chapter 7 of Day to Day
© Cindi – Today 2007
Megan spoke with Actors, Singers, Producers, and Authors. You name it they were there. She always tried to get around to everyone. There were always the odd few she missed, but she would follow it up with a thank you card or a basket of goodies if she missed speaking with them. There were paparazzi snapping photos of the A list. She was used to that now.
It was almost 10 and there still had been no sign of Jon. Where the hell is he? Why is it that he doesn’t show up to these things until late? Does he do it deliberately to make a grand entry, to see if his arrival still makes an impression? Which it obviously still did by the response he got this afternoon when he arrived at the preparations. Whatever his reasons she had no idea but still wondered where he was. Thankfully no one commented on the stumble on stage with the exception of Damien. Or if they did they certainly didn’t mention anything to her. She had a little giggle to herself and couldn’t help a small smile forming on her lips as she remembered.
Megan stopped by the window over looking to city. She paused for a moment reflecting on the nights events while she took in the breath taking view. What a beautiful sight she thought, all the neon lights, the cars, it certainly was a sight to behold. It reminded her so much of home. She longed to be back there. She thought of all the places she had been, all the places she had lived around the world, imagining their cities, their sights, their people, the overall vibe. And she came to the conclusion that not one of them were as beautiful or as pretty as home. Her next main event was scheduled in Sydney in the next little while, she could hardly wait. There truly was nothing like going home. Dorothy and Toto were right, there was no place like home.
Megan had moved to Europe to further the Foundation a few years after she took over from Mrs. Partridge due to her retirement. It seemed like the best option at the time and certainly helped its success. She had also spent alot of time in the U.S.A. It was a move that had paid off handsomely for her. And one she would never regret but she still missed home.
Damien was by her side when Jon entered the room. He was facing the door and broke the news ever so subtly that he had finally arrived. "Megan," he said "Hot man walking towards the bar"
Laughing at Damiens subtlety. Turning to look in that direction she saw him. He smiled. The second she saw that smile she had butterflies in her stomach. She was annoyed at herself for reacting like a school girl. He is just a man she told herself; don't let him know he does this to you. You have to prove him wrong Megan. At least let him think he is wrong for a little while.
Damien continued to look in his direction and thought to himself if he wasn't with Steven he would give Jon a run for his money. Damien had heard the rumours and would liketo be the one to find out if they were infact true. Although he suspected like everything else that was said negatively about Jon that the rumours would unfortunately be just that - rumours.
Jon stopped to speak with some friends; he scanned the room before continuing on his way to the bar. He ordered a glass of wine and waited for the bar tender to bring it to him. As he turned to face the crowd he brought the wine glass to his lips and as he took a sip he looked her straight in the eyes over the rim of his glass. Jon looked in her direction for a long time before turning away. He knew she would eventually succumb to him. He just had to give her time. He just had to play the game and he knew he would win. Jon made no attempt to go towards her yet. Patience is a virtue.
"Are you ok Meg? You're looking a little flushed. Some one is a little excited by the hot man huh? Do you want me to get you a cool washer? Your face is burning up" Damien asked
"No, Damien. That won’t be necessary" she said smiling, and still flushed "I’m fine. Or at least I will be when I get control of this situation. I'll play along with him for a little while longer, and when he is least expecting anything he will be surprised. The night hasn't that much longer to go now anyway. I'll stick it out. And can you please stop calling him Hot Man"
Damien, looked at Megan, studying her face and that look in her eyes, asked her "What went on between the two of you Megan?"
"Nothing that concerns you Damien. Jon and I are just old friends. We have known each other for almost 20 years. And if the truth be told we haven’t really seen each other for about that long. He is just teasing me. That is all. Don't read more into it than there is".
Damien in his infinite wisdom said "Megan I know there is more to it than that. I remember a time when you were devastated by him. Just old friends don't ignite such a fire, especially after 20 years. There must have been something there to begin with. I also know that what went on between the two of you is none of my business, and I would never stick my nose in where it isn’t wanted, but woman you're killing me. Just tell me what it was. What happened?"
"There is no fire and it is none of your business Damien" she said smiling as she fought the flush she felt rising on her cheeks.
"I read the note he gave to you. It was full of song titles what did it all mean?"
"He is just playing a game that’s all, and for the moment I’m pretty happy to play along" she said. "I kind of want to see how it all pans out ... to see what happens."
"Its almost 11." He said pointing to his watch. "I'm pretty beat. I might call it a night" Just at that moment Jon made his way to her. "On second thought I'll wait a moment longer. Megan how’s the hair? Hot man approaching"
She looked in the direction of the large clock on the wall by the main stair case. It was 10:55. Scanning the dwindling crowd she saw Jon making his way to her.
Laughing she said "Damien he is going to hear you one day"
"Like I really care! And I can live in hope"
"Hello Megan" leaning in to kiss her cheek and lingering a little longer than he needed to.
"Hello Jon. How lovely of you to finally grace us with your presence".
Damien was waiting patiently for an introduction. Putting him out of his misery, finally, she introduced them. Jon politely extended his hand for Damien to shake. However Damien seizing an opportunity that he would probably never get again he took hold of Jon’s hand tightly and instead of shaking he pulled him into him and gave him a rather long and tight embrace. Damien finally let him go and this time it was Jon that was flushed instead of Megan. She could hardly control herself. However she realised Jon needed rescuing so she asked Damien if he could get her a glass of iced water from the bar before he called it a night.
"So it appears that I have won a fan" he said.
"Oh Jon let the ego go." she said mockingly "Not everyone is a fan you know, that was just part of my game plan" She said with a glitter in her eyes.
Laughing he said "Yeah? Well you’re gonna need more than Damien to scare me off. If that’s what you want to do"?
You are on Chapter 7 of Day to Day
© Cindi – Today 2007
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