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2021-12-29 06:25:05"Great rehearsal." Dylan said as they were walking to their cars. "Are you nervous about Friday?"
"I am a little." Pearl replied. "I just feel like we are who we are, and even though I know we have a lot of talent, I guess it just seems very surreal, you know? Like it's not really happening." Pearl looked down and put her hands in her pockets, leaning against her car. "How do you feel?" She asked Dylan. "I feel great about having someone take my writing and playing seriously. It's all I've ever really known. Music. Poetry. Books. Words from other people have kind of been the voice I never had most of my life. And now, I might get to return the favor. It's humbling, really." Dylan said, walking over to her, leaning on her car beside her. "I don't think many can relate, though, to what I have to say." "What do you mean?" Pearl asked. "I don't think anyone has ever had anyone like you as a muse. I feel very fortunate to feel for you the way I
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Thursday arrived quickly and the band finally had what they needed to bring to New York. They were all a bundle of nerves and decided to take the night off from rehearsing. Pearl was looking forward to a hot bath and some down time. She had texted Rhys the day before to update him and thank him again for everything. She would always be grateful to him for this opportunity, even if nothing came from it. She hadn't heard back and was feeling a little uneasy about it.She stopped and picked up a few things for the trip on her way home, and while she was at the market a few blocks from her office, she heard a familiar voice in the next aisle."I am trying, but she doesn't seem to be as eager to take the next step as I am. I don't know if she's just not that interested in me or if she's just resigned to being on her own. She's had a lot of damage done." It was David. And he was talking to a woman she couldn't quite see from where she was standing."This i
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"Maggie. What are you doing here?" Pearl asked as she opened the door, pulling her towel around her tighter."I'm here in a personal capacity. Can I come in?" Maggie asked.Pearl motioned her in and excused herself to throw on some clothes."What can I do for you?" Pearl asked, also offering Maggie a drink."No thank you. I won't keep you long. I'm sorry to intrude on you like this. This is about David." Maggie looked directly at Pearl, not mincing words."David's father is taking over the company completely. He told me the night after we offered you the new position. It's not a merger, it's a full take over." Pearl remained quiet. She didn't want Maggie to know she knew any of this."And there's more." Maggie continued. "He is dying and wants to give David the entire company, with one condition. And that condition, is you."Pearl already knew. She remembered how Thomas Powers looked at her when he said it. The g
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Pearl and the band met at the airport and were happily surprised that their seats had been upgraded to first class by Jason. The flight was full of laughs and excitement, which was exactly what Pearl needed. When they arrived in New York, they saw a woman holding a sign, waving her arms and welcoming their band."Welcome, Poems for Wolves!" She was young, full of energy, Pearl was guessing possibly an intern. "Hey! I'm Iris! I'm from Epic and I'm your personal assistant this weekend! We have a car waiting."Pearl could already see Blake's wheels turning as he put his arm around her and said, "They pulled out ALL the stops. A gorgeous woman to be around all weekend? Alright!"Pearl looked at Dylan. He was obviously uncomfortable and she could see his introversion beginning to show. She was overwhelmed as well and the trip was just beginning.Iris escorted them through a side door and out into an alley where a stretch Escalade was parked. Wh
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John texted Pearl and told her they were all meeting in the hotel bar at 6. Iris told them the company car would be there at 7:30 to collect them and take them to Jax at the studio. Pearl changed her outfit 3 times and decided on a shirt skirt with over the knee high boots with a fringe shawl and Rhys's Tom Waits t-shirt. She looked like a 70s groupie but old enough to know better. It was whimsy and edgy.She made it to the bar a few minutes early and saw Dylan sitting alone with a cocktail. "Manhattan when in Manhattan." He said to her as she sat down next to him. He looked like a man about to record in a studio. He had on jeans with a tight fitting vintage Led Zeppelin t-shirt paired with a leather blazer and knitted beanie. "I'll have one of those, also." Pearl said to the bartender.There was a silence between them for what seemed like forever."I never said thank you. For this. I'm sorry for chastising you about making this happen. Calling you a
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After 7 hours of tweaking, starting over, arguing, agreeing, rewriting most of the rhythm guitar and mixing, along with 35 vocal takes and Pearl losing her voice completely, their song was done. Jax was pleased and told them he would meet with Jason that evening and let them know.It was almost 5 am when they were headed back to their hotel. Pearl was exhausted. "Hey Iris, can we stop somewhere and grab some smokes?" John asked. "Yeah man, I need some, too." Dylan said."Yes, of course." Iris said. The driver pulled over in front of a small corner convenience store. Pearl needed calories and decided to get out with John and Dylan to grab something to tie her over. Her mini bar peanuts back in her room didn't sound very satiating.They were still on cloud nine, grabbing munchies and getting in line. They felt like kids again, laughing and singing along to "Tainted Love" coming from a small radio behind the register. "This is the second best day of my
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"You should go back to the hotel and get some rest. It's 3 in the afternoon and you've been at the hospital for 10 hours. He's resting. He's in critical care. The best thing you can do is rest." Iris said as she brought Pearl a coffee. The rest of the guys had went back to the hotel to get some sleep a couple of hours earlier. Their flight left the next day at 4, so they had discussed taking shifts before the three guys went home. "I'm insisting you sleep. We all are." Iris said sternly."Ok. Ok I will. But I won't be long. I'll be back in a few hours." Pearl said."I'm going to be here until John comes back at 7. I will let you know if his condition changes. I'll come and see you at the hotel after I meet with Jason at 8. Set an alarm for 9 pm, I'll be there around then. We are all shattered by this. Jax and Jason refused to put off the meeting on your demo because you all said it's what Dylan would have wanted. Everything is going to be ok, I can just feel it." Iris said
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Iris showed up around 11 pm. She said that Jason was impressed with their demo and that Monday he was meeting with his boss and a few members of the team to discuss a contract. She asked if Pearl had a lawyer. Pearl was still paying her divorce attorney but didn't have one that knew anything about this kind of thing. She told he she would look into it all and get back to Jason after Monday. Pearl checked her phone and saw no one had texted or called so she asked if Iris knew how Dylan was. "He was still unconscious when I left at 7." Iris said. Pearl gathered a few things and told Iris she was heading back to the hospital."Ok sweetie. John is there now. I will be back tomorrow around 10 am to get you and your things and take you to the apartment that you're staying at on Central Park South. I'll keep in touch. Praying for Dylan."Pearl thanked her and made her way into the lobby and then headed to the hospital."How is he?" She asked John when she got to
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Pearl made it back to her hotel with a few hours to sleep before Iris was supposed to arrive. She was so happy about Dylan's prognosis and him waking up, it was a rush of emotions. She fell into bed and was asleep instantly.Iris arrived right on time and helped Pearl carry her things down to the car. "I hear you and Jason have a mutual friend that is letting you stay at their place. It's a really nice area. They must do well for themselves." Iris was looking out of the window, half talking to herself."Yes. They do well. And I'm grateful for being able to stay in town a few extra days." Pearl said, still exhausted."Jason said he was able to contact the housekeeper and she is meeting us there to let you in." Iris said. "I'm glad Dylan is doing well."They stopped in front of a high rise, directly across the street from Central Park. Once inside, they took the elevator to the top floor. An older, friendly looking woman met them at a door d
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The flight home was short and Pearl was thankful. She was still exhausted from the jet lag. Her new attorney was meeting her the following day to discuss the company and the process with all the legalities with the transfer. Pearl knew she wasn't the person to run it and hoped she could handle it for the five years she needed to before she was able to sell it. Her and Dylan got back to the house and found a black Escalade parked in the driveway. "Who is that?" Pearl asked. "I have no idea." Dylan said. They got out of the car and the Escalade door opened. "Jim?" Jim what are you doing here?" Pearl asked. "I am your new driver and bodyguard. John hired me just this morning." He said. Pearl smiled and ran to him, hugging him. She missed him. "But what about Rhys? You've worked for him for years." Pearl asked. "I'd like to think that I protect people with integrity. I didn't give my life as a navy seal and special op to follow around a spoiled little movie star that enjoys treating
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Pearl's phone rang as she was walking into the hotel. "Erik,"she said, seeing his number light up on her phone. "Mmm nightingale..." His sleepy voice was absolutely adorable. "Sorry I didn't answer the phone, some of us are still asleep at four am. I was hoping you were calling me to tell me you were in London and that you just couldn't stay away." Pearl smiled. "I am so sorry. I am going to have to get used to the time difference between us. I wanted you to know I plugged your charity on the tonight show. I was asked an awkward question about us and I was able to make it about the charity.""Awkward question?" She could tell he was smiling when he asked. "Yes. He asked about me being spotted in Italy with a certain royal," she said. She knew the questions would come and continue but she would try to handle them the best she could. "Why not tell them we are together?"Silence. Pearl wasn't sure if he was joking or not. "Why would I say that?" Pearl was confused and elated, but d
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Pearl's phone rang as she was walking into the hotel. "Erik,” She said, seeing his number light up on her phone. "Mmm nightingale" His sleepy voice was absolutely adorable. "Sorry I didn't answer the phone, some of us are still asleep at four am. I was hoping you were calling me to tell me you were in London and that you just couldn't stay away." Pearl smiled. "I am so sorry. I am going to have to get used to the time difference between us. I wanted you to know I plugged your charity on the tonight show. I was asked an awkward question about us and I was able to make it about the charity,” She said. "Awkward question?" He asked "Yes. He asked about me being spotted in Italy with a certain royal,” she said. She knew the questions would come and continue but she would try to handle them the best she could. "Why not tell them we are together?" Erik said. Silence. Pearl wasn't sure if he was joking or not. "Why would I say that?” Pearl asked. He had mentioned long distance but she
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I hate this city, Pearl thought to herself. She had not had the best experiences there. Dylan grabbed her luggage and helped her carry her things into the hotel, through the swarm of photogs outside. They were relentless now that Pearl had been spotted with Erik. "Well, well if it isn't the belle of the ball." Ian greeted them with a hug. He leaned closer to Pearl. “I hear the best way to get back at a lying, slimy, shit fucker for an ex is to galavant all over Europe with the royal family, then have the prince of fucking England knock him to next Thursday. I need to take some lessons from my bad bitch bestie." Pearl smiled and hugged him. “I missed you,” She said. "Same kid. Same." She wanted to ask him about Carys and the baby but she figured they would have their time for that. "I want to talk to you about Seattle,” Pearl said. "Oh yeah? What about?" He asked. "I might want to buy a home there,” She said. "My company has it's main base there and it's closer to LA for the ba
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Iris was waiting for her at the airport. "Hey there. How are you?""I'm good,” Pearl said, unconvincingly. "How was Italy?" Iris asked, helping her put her bags in the car. Pearl paused and sighed. “It was the best time of my life." Iris drove her to Dylan's house. He was there, at the door, waiting to greet her. "Hey there,” he said, hugging her. "I'm glad you're home." He walked her into the house. "I set up a room for you,” he said, leading her to a newly remodeled bedroom upstairs. He had moved a bed in and bought her new bedding and blankets. All of her books and journals were neatly lined on a bookshelf and her clothes were all hung in the walk in closet. "You didn't have to do this, I was expecting to come home to boxes piled up somewhere,” she said. "I remember your apartment. The boxes you left packed. I didn't want that for you here."She smiled and hugged him. "Thank you,” She said. "You've got a day to get settled and then we are off to New York. Better try to ge
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"So you have everything?" Pearl asked him as they were walking to the door. "I do. Listen, Pearl. This was wonderful. Thank you for spending your entire holiday with me,” Erik said,kissing her forehead. "Thank you for making my holiday so amazing. I can't thank you enough. For everything." She sighed and didn’t care how loud it was. He leaned down and picked her up, giving her a big hug. "Ok then. Take care of yourself. Look me up if you ever need a fortuitous meeting in Florence again,” he said smiling sadly. She smiled back and walked him to the car. "Goodbye Charles. Thank you for keeping us safe,” she said, handing Charles a box of cookies the chef had made for him. He thanked her with a nod and walked out to the car. "Alight then. Goodbye, nightingale,” Erik looked into her eyes one last time. He gave her one more hug and got into the car. She watched as they pulled away and she walked to the middle of the road, standing there, watching until his car was out of sight. The
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"I'm going to miss you,” Pearl said, giving Fi a big hug. "You saved me this week. You gave me courage. Thank you. I love you." "I love you, too. Let me know where you end up and I will come and see you. You can come and stay with me in LA after I'm done filming the show. My character dies in the last episode so I won't have to work with that pussy boy after this,” She said. "I just may take you up on that." Pearl was truly thankful to have found a friend like Fi. She and Erik walked her to her car and she hugged her again. "Thank you, Erik. For being the bad ass she needed." Fi said to Erik. “It was my pleasure to break that wanker's face,”Erik said. Fi smiled and hugged him "See you soon you beautiful bitches!"Fi yelled as she waved and drove off. "Did she just call me a bitch?" Erik asked. Pearl laughed, “It's a term of endearment." "One I will never, ever use on you,” He said, kissing her head. "We have the house completely to ourselves now. Whatever shall we do?" Erik ask
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"There you are. I was worried,” Erik said. "I'm fine, Lancelot.” Pearl rolled her eyes. "I am both Arthur and Lancelot to you, M'Lady Guinevere." He said, picking her up and spinning her around. They heard a throat clear behind them. Erik put her down and Pearl adjusted her dress. Pearl whispered to Erik,”She's got a whole little speech for you. It's adorable." Phoebe curtsied and said "Your highness, crown prince Friederike Pilsen-Chamberlain, it is an honor and a privilege to meet you. I am Phoebe Davies, a friend of his highness prince Augustus Pilsen-Chamberlain." She curtsied again. Erik, in full form, looked formal and stern and took her hand and kissed it. "It is lovely to meet you, Phoebe Davies." Then, to her and everyone else's surprise, he picked her up and twirled her around too, giving her a hug. "Any friend of my brother's is a friend of mine. Welcome and make yourself at home." He said, then turning back to Pearl. "Now where were we? Ah yes." He said, picking her up
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"Hello, brother. How has your week been going?" Auggie asked as he sat down. Erik was dressed in all white with sunglasses on. The wind blew through his wavy hair and he ran his hand through it, making an attempt to tame it. "You're growing a bit of a beard. I like it." Auggie said. "Thank you. And my week has been interesting, to say the least." Erik said. "How's Pearl? I just adore the shit out of that girl" he said. "She is good." He said, smiling. He could still smell her on his hands from their early morning love making. "Brother you are blushing? Dear god you've got it bad for her!" He said. "I mean, look at you? Your clothes are wrinkled which never happens, your beard isn't trimmed and your hair looks a tousled bird's nest. You've been living inside of that woman for the last few days and I couldn't be prouder.""Slow down. I haven't been, what you said, well maybe I have. I like her. But I wouldn't say I've got it bad for her. I don't even know what that means." Erik repl
