"When the lights go down, and it's just you two ... that's when you hear the sounds of what true lovers do."
- Prince
A wild journey only a stubborn heart could guide ...
The Beautiful Saga: Book 4, From the Eyes of Prince
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Four days. That's how long I was able to hold out. As soon as I got to Germany, I faxed Burberry Headquarters.
I really need 2 SEE u. Please tell me when I can b4 I leave Europe on 9/10.
I left my signature and phone number. That's it. And in an hour, she faxed back, but I didn't receive it until I returned that night to my hotel from a photoshoot.
I called. NO answer. It's your turn.
Then there was just her signature with an absent doodled heart.
I called her office first, the number on the paper's letterhead. But then when I glanced at the clock and saw 9:02 PM, I quickly redialed her house. But I still got endless ringing.
I dragged the phone to the bathroom with me, and slipped back into the tub. And then I tried calling her again. If it weren't for Kat inviting me to this wedding, I'm sure I would've been able to go on longer, but Lula was the only person I could think of that would help me get through this, without judgement.
"Hello?" I sang after a silent pick-up.
"Hey."
"Lula?"
"Yes. Sorry. Hi."
"What are you doing?"
"Getting dressed. I'm about to go out."
"With?"
"Don't."
"I wish you could jump on a plane and come out with me tonight."
"I thought we were angry with each other."
"I'm not angry with you," I told her.
"Instead, you..."
"...I..."
"...miss..."
"...you too." I noticed her soft giggle. "Can we talk about this married stuff?"
"No, Prince Rogers, we can't."
"We're gonna just ignore it?"
"Until there's a reason for me to open my mouth about it, I will remain quiet."
"There is a reason."
"What's that?"
"I want you." I swallowed my words hard. "I want...to know everything about you. So take off your dancing shoes and talk to me."
