One In A Lifetime

Chapter Fifty-Two

POV: Taylor

We wrapped up in Paris yesterday and we had a few days off. Riley and I were relaxing in bed, while Rory was out with Nat, Audrey and the rest of the dancers. They had really taken her under their wing. She’s like the little sister for everyone.

Tree called earlier to see if we were awake. She had some things she needed to go over for the next few weeks of the tour. Not going to lie, I don't want to adult today. I want to lay in bed and do absolutely nothing.

Riley’s currently asleep, her head laying against my breasts, while I scroll through X , TikTok and Instagram looking at all of the pictures and videos the fans have posted over the last few days. They really seemed to love and embrace the addition of the Tortured Poets to the tour.

I heard Riley's phone dinging and decided to see who was messaging her. I quickly typed in her password and saw a few texts from Scarlett, one from Travis and a few emails. Once email catches my eye and I open it.

"Oh my god," I whisper, as I read over the email from Rory's counselor at school.

Dear Mx. Sloane,

I hope this email finds you well. I know you are on tour with your fiance and Aurora, but I wanted to share some news with you.

It is my understanding that both you and Ms. Jenny are alumni of Juilliard and prior to her passing, Aurora's mother had applied for her admission to Julliard. She did receive an audition and we were just informed, she has been admitted to Juilliard for the Fall of 2024.

I have attached the information from Julliard for your review.

Warmest Regards, 

Anna V. McCullough

“Hi, is that my phone,” Riley said, her voice soft and scratchy.

“Hi lover. Yes, it dinged and I decided to see who was texting and saw an email you need to read,” I said, showing her the emails.

I watched her face as she read over the email from Rory’s counselor and I could see a mixture of shock and pride.

“She got into Julliard,” she whispered.

“She did, baby. Do you think she will be excited?”

“Oh I am sure she will be, it's a once in a lifetime experience. They only take so many every year. I wonder why she never mentioned it to us?”

“Baby, she has had a lot happen over the last few months, I am sure it slipped her mind, or she just didn't think she got accepted.”

“True. Speaking of the child, where is she today?”

“Out with Nat, Audrey and the rest of the team. Oh, Tree wants to meet to go over the next few weeks when we are “awake”,” I said, smiling.

“Mmmmm, I thought we were staying naked in bed all day,” Riley said, wiggling her eyebrows at me.

“I do like the sound of that,” I said, running my hands through her hair. “But I think we need coffee and food.”

“Yes I agree,” she said with a sly grin, burying her face between my boobs.

“RILEY!!” I screeched, laughing as I slapped her head.

She looked up at me, kissing me softly. Just as she deepened the kiss, there was a knock at the door.

“I bet you $100 that is Tree,” she said, slipping out of bed and throwing on her sweats and sports bra.

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