The group of organizers, or whoever they are, take Harrison from me. After several introductions, I realize just how important the night is, and how much Harry has played it down.
Harry has been giving a large sum of money, and yearly.
It is for a global cause to preserve the habitats of big cats, such as lions, tigers, pumas, lynx, mountain lions, and more.
As I lose sight of Harry, I sip champagne, and mingle. I then get to meet some of his media colleagues. I also meet his two friends, Troy Remington and Rhett Crown.
I did not get to meet them when I prepared lunch for them all. After recognizing me, they humbly introduce themselves.
Troy and Rhett are cool, calm, and confident.
They are also gorgeous, sophisticated and charming.
We end up discussing their exciting and large media businesses. Anastasia Remington, a stunning cousin of Troy’s, and a movie costume designer then arrives. We are introduced, and Anastasia and I immediately connect. She is my age, ultra cool, amazingly dressed, and we get to talking about life, fashion, and the boys.
It’s clear Anastasia, Troy, Rhett, and Harry are all close, and they know each other’s businesses.
It then becomes clear the movie star Ryan Remington and Chris Remington,the famous movie super-agent, are Troy’s younger brothers.
They are a fun lot, and as Anastasia and I talk fashion and start on another champagne, Troy, and Rhett head off.
I see them find Harrison, and the hot, suited billionaires talk business across the room and circulate.
It’s nice to catch my breath, before Anastasia turns back to me. “So, I trust the boys will close on the deal, and soon.”
“Right,” I say, unsure. “And I guess it’s quite… big.”
Ana looks at me, raising a brow. “Big?”
“Yes,” I say, confused.
“Really, you have no idea?” Ana asks, big-eyed.
“Of what?” I ask. “Tell me,” I gasp.
“Okay, so Harry owns a huge media company. Actually several. Also, movie companies. And, some of the top ad agencies in the US. He keeps it on the down low. Anyway, he’s pushing into Europe and Asia like a madman. Troy and Rhett own other large media and entertainment entities. Combined, they own some of the hottest in the world.”
I listen on, watching the strong men across the room.
“And what they don’t own, that is worth owning, Harry plans to secure by this time next year.”
“Yikes,” I mumble, as I sip and watch the mysterious grump.
The grump who can make me come like no other ever has. Also, the man who can look gorgeous, make my knees weak, and kiss beyond what should be considered legal.
He really is a strange one; why has he not said anything?
“So, you and him, what gives?” Anastasia asks, sipping from her champagne flute and watching me. I try to ignore her, so Ana waves a hand closer to me. “Yep, you need to spill. That look, I know.”
I shake my head and laugh. She really is fun. “Look, we’re just friends.”
“Right. I don’t buy that,” Ana says, eyeing me close. “I get that he now avoids women like the plague. He also said all the past sex and all the wild times did his head in.” Ana pauses to sip champagne. “Oh! And the gold diggers!” Anastasia says matter-of-factly. “The thing is, it’s just weird that you two…” Ana says, waving her hand again.
“No, we’re really just friends,” I say with mixed feelings.
Ana watches me closely and she grumbles low. Just when she’s about to drill down, someone on stage taps a mic.
“Phew, quiet please,” I say. “Showtime.”
