*Alicia* Two hours later Byron picks me up at my hotel in a rental car, to drive to Harry's place ... he has rented a house nearby, as he has brought his wife and kids with him. "I really hope Harry has an idea, so you can get out of her claws". I look at Byron. He nods and squeezes my thigh lightly with one hand. "Yeah me too ... but I don't wanna get my hopes up". When we arrive I am introduced to Harry's wife Elsa. I immediately like her and their three kids ... India a 4 year old girl and the 2 year old twin boys Soren and Sasha. "I am so sorry to hear that you have gotten yourself into such trouble Byron". Elsa hugs him warmly. Byron smiles thankfully. "Thank you Elsa, but I really only have myself to blame for being a fool". "We are going to find a way out Byron". Elsa says, it is easy for me to see that Byron is like a part of the familie, the kids throwing themselves at him to play. I am sitting there, watching Byron play with the kids on the lawn, while Harry is barbe
*Byron* "So you and Theo ? Is this something I need to worry about ?" I am looking at her, as we are in the car on the way back to her hotel. She shakes her head lightly, but she is avoiding my eyes. Maybe she is embarrassed by it. "No Byron, it wasn't serious at all, just a short fling when we shot the last movie ... it was just a little fun nothing else". "Good to hear, I don't want the wrong woman to end up in his arms". I send her a teasing smile. But honestly I would not want to compete with Theo. She just smiles back, And I don't need to know any more than that, I definitely do not need any details eating at me. Once again I am struck by how much she looks like her sister, but in the back of my mind a little voice goes. 'But she isn't Cassidy ... she never will be'. "I would love to go in with you darling, but I better get back, we don't want her to figure out that something is up". I hate it, but this is how it has to be for now. She leans over kissing me softly. "It is o
*Alicia* "Guess who ?" A warm voice asks and my eyes are covered by big strong hands. I am watching, or rather was watching the set as always, in case Byron needs me to fix his make-up. I can't help giggling as I grab his wrists. "Theo, why do you keep doing that ? Do you seriously think that you will fool me some day ?" "I keep hoping, but you are right, you seem to always recognise me no matter what". He answers, grinning down at me as I turn to face him. I shake my head lightly. "Do you wanna know why sweetie ? Because I can smell you ... I know you are there even before you touch me ... each and every time". "I am not sure if that is good or bad ... I hope it is because I smell good though". His dark eyes are sparkling mischievously and I hurriedly look at the set instead. Those eyes always take my breath away. "Why are you here by the way ? You are not shooting today are you ?" I quickly change the subject. He runs his hand through his hair. "Well, I am going to get my w
*Alicia* "Oh no Theo, I am so definitely not". I look at him in shock ... shit Byron would totally flip if we pulled something like that. He grabs my hand, entwining his fingers with mine ... those warm eyes keeping mine prisoner. "Oh yes you are and I have cleared it with Byron.. he isn't happy, but he understands it is for the best". "And how exactly is it for the best ?" He wouldn't lie would he ? If he says he has cleared it with Byron, I can trust him right ? He holds softly onto my hand, when I try to pull it away. "Because she is the kind of woman, who really wants what she can't have ... so having a girlfriend will heighten the odds of success considerably. I'll be downright irresistible". I sigh and lean back ... he doesn't need a girlfriend for that, but I am not going to tell him ... for now I let him keep my hand in his. I mean it sounds reasonable enough and I wouldn't have had a problem with it, except that it is Byron I should be with, but he will be with her. "Ho
*Alicia* "Fuck Byron is here". I mutter, as I see him sitting in the hallway, leaning against the door to my hotel room ... I would recognise him anywhere. Theo puts a reassuring hand on my arm. "Let me talk to him first, explain it all". It has been almost three hours since Byron left the party angry, his girlfriend in tow. Theo had insisted that we stayed a couple of hours before leaving, not to draw attention. He has behaved perfectly for the rest of the evening, we have been talking and dancing as friends and I have enjoyed his company. When we left I realised my phone was out of battery and I don't know if Byron has tried to contact me. Byron gets up when he sees us coming. "Alli ... where the hell have you been this late ? And why is Theo with you ?" "Byron calm down...Thank you". Theo gives him a warning look. "I thought it was smartest we stayed a bit, we don't know who your girlfriend might be talking to ... it would seem a little odd if we left right after you, and I a
*Byron* "I am sorry Byron, but you haven't got the whole story". Theo looks at me apologetic. Alicia put her hand on Theo's arm... the clear intimacy between them eats at me. "Just let me handle this Theo ... it is my responsibility, so just let me do this". "Are you sure ? Because this is as much me as it is you". He looks at her with uncertainty, she nods and he kisses her cheek lightly and sends me a small warning smile before leaving. Alicia sighs and looks at me. "How many scenes do you have left today ? Because this will take some time and I prefer a more private place". "I only got two more scenes today, but do you expect me to just wait ?" I am not happy about this, I have a feeling this is something bad. She gently touches my cheek. "You have to Byron … go get those two scenes done, and then meet me in my hotel room. I promise to tell you everything then". I guess I don't really have a choice so I nod, Alicia seems to breathe a little easier. She is right this isn't th
*Alicia* "Are you ready Theo ?" Harry asks him… me and Byron are standing next to him waiting too ... Well, this is it, the plan is about to go down. Theo nods and runs a hand through his hair. "Yeah, as ready as I am going to be". "Good because she is on her way … so we better get out of the way now". Byron says, sounding slightly nervous, looking around. Byron has asked her to meet him at the bar, but he isn't going to show … instead Theo will just happen to be here and after a short while Byron will text her that he can't come and that will be Theo's moment to strike. Harry is hiding with a video camera ... he is going to tape everything and he has even hooked up Theo with a microphone so she can't talk her way out of anything. Byron and I are going to be in the bar as well ... hidden out of sight ... I don't really need to be here, but there is no way I am going to miss this. I don't know how Byron did it, but he has managed to talk the owner of the bar into helping us ...
*Alicia* "I hope it is okay ... I would love to be with you right now, but I need to take care of this.. I need to talk to Luke, make out what we release and such". Byron looks at me apologetically. I just smile and kiss him lightly. "It is okay Byron, I understand this has to be done, so hurry off and get it sorted out … we have a lot of time from now on". He leans in, kissing me again, before leaving with Harry. I look after them, feeling so happy that Byron is finally free, out of her claws ... but also feeling slightly nervous. "So happy now honey ? Now you can have him all to yourself". Theo sends me a bright smile. I look up at him. "Yeah, and thank you Theo ... I don't think I ever laughed so hard, that was really some kind of show". "I should actually have a prize. I mean I was the only one sacrificing myself here ... I had to kiss her". He looks like he is feeling really sorry for himself. I shake my head grinning. "Yeah right ... good one, it couldn't be that bad ? An