CHAPTER 1

I loved fan girling. It just brought joy to me. After leaving the Orphanage at 16, I sought out to do anything to know my Celebrity crush. His name was Alexander Ross. So I started working as one of the cleaners on sets, worked as a personal assistant of some directors (since I managed to study a professional Acting course which just took two years), floor manager, make up artist, hair stylist and a fashion designer. I was ready to do anything to get close to my Celebrity Crush. It took me four years before I started working with A list Stars. Perry Reed had hired me as his hair stylist and make up artist when he was still a rookie actor. He said he had seen me work some jobs and would be willing to allow me work for him. He often asked why I was not his fan when he finally made it big. I had been working for him for two years now. I told him we were just friends and I would always be rooting for him. Nothing more. He grumbled but I just laughed it off. I carried my bags and was about to go when Perry carried me off my feet.

"Perry put me down." He would not budge.

"Say 'pretty please'." He had got to be kidding me. Someone entered the dressing room then. It was Alexander Ross. I was so shocked to see him and Perry did not seem to want to let me down.

"Pretty please." Perry put me down then and raked his fingers through my hair. He loved doing that. My hair was so rumpled. Not in front of him. Perry went over to exchange pleasantries with Alexander who had already sat on one of the chairs by the mirror. I managed to comb my hair while Perry was not focused on me.

"So how come you came to my dressing room Lex?" Alexander had obviously spent a lot of time in the industry than Perry did but Perry was just to friendly. Anyone could be his friend.

"My hair stylist, Make up artist and my designer all called to say they had to cancel and I have a shoot today. It's like they planned a coup on me or something. James is reprimanding them on the phone and all that noise made me come here." His accent was so mesmerising. I couldn't stop staring at him.

"You came at the right time! Let me introduced you to my 'All in all' as I call her. Anna come over here." I stumbled as I stood up to go meet them but Perry helped me up.

"You are just too clumsy." He had put his hands on my shoulders now.

"No need to worry Lex. She's like a three in one package. She can do it all. And you are welcome to borrow my clothes. She makes my clothes so she'll definitely have the right fit for you. Come on. Shake hands." Alexander stretched his hands and I wiped my hands on skirt before I shaked him.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Alexander Ross."

"Of course she knows you. Who doesn't?" Perry gave me a nudge then.

"It's my pleasure Sir. I'm Anna." He shook my hands like he was disgusted. Perry winked at me when he released my hands. It made me smile.

"Could I possibly also borrow her tomorrow till James finds a replacement?" Perry had already left my side and was reading his script.

"Of course you can. Just don't overwork her." Alexander nodded and walked to the door.

"Are you not coming?" I quickly got my bags and followed him as I waved good bye to Perry.

I got into Alexander's dressing room to see a room full of clothes, shoes and make up products. A man was on the phone practically shouting to the person on the other line.

"You are fired!" He then put the phone in his coat pocket. "How dare they? I will make sure they pay." Alexander sat on the chair facing the mirror.

"James this is Anna. She will be helping with my hair, make up and my clothes. Get a replacement as soon as possible." I saw James studying me. It was like he was looking at my cloth. I was dressed in a purple blouse and a black Skirt with sandals. My hair was shoulder length but I had packed it in a bun.

"Good Afternoon Sir." He was clearly not listening to me.

"Hmmm... Get to work then." Was he glaring at me? I had not even started doing anything.

Alexander's skin was smooth and so it was quite easy to apply his make up. Was I dreaming? Because I did not want to wake up from this dream. I was able to see Alexander's face clearly. He had a birthmark on his lips. His clothes were all expensive brands. Picking clothes for him was not hard at all. His hair was so soft in my hands. I would have to write this in my diary. Alexander was quiet all through. So he was the quiet type. James treated Alexander like an egg. Alexander only said 'thank you' when I was through. What was I expecting? He did not even look in my direction. I was not happy but I was grateful to see him up close. Two hours later as I packed my bags to go, Alexander offered me a ride home. Of course I accepted. I was surprised to see Perry waiting in the parking lot in front of his car. This monkey! He ran to my side and took my bags from my hands.

"Let's go Anna." Perry could be clueless sometimes.

"Alexander has offered to take me home already." I wanted to take my bags from him but he would not release my bags.

"I can just take her home Lex since it's on my way home. See you Lex." Perry had handed my bags to his assistant who took it to his Car. He held my hands and led me to his car. I entered Perry's car while faking a smile. I saw Alexander walk away with James smiling sheepishly.

"Why did you do that? You know I have a crush on him Perry." Perry was drinking water as I talked.

"I let you spend two hours with him already and I was missing you. Besides I won't get to see you at all tomorrow." He seemed sad.

"But you have friends you can disturb Perry. This is my one chance to see Alexander up close. You see me when I do work for you don't I?"

"Whatever. Have dinner with me please?" I was so caught up with Alexander I didn't get to eat. And I was so hungry.

"Okay." 😁

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It was Alexander's birthday. I had hoped he would invite me to his party. I was stuck with sewing Perry's clothes. He liked clothes sewn by me. James had ordered for a suit the day before. Was it for Alexander? This was my chance to see Alexander and wish him on his birthday. I baked a chocolate cake and decorated it. I wore a white gown with black petals and black sandals. I put my hair down today. I put the cake in a cake box and headed to Alexander's house with the suit James ordered. I called for an Uber. I did not want the Cake to smear. I applied make up on my face while in the Uber. I got to his house an hour later. The car fare was so high. It was worth it though. I had left so early so I knew the paparazzi would not be lurking by the gate. I pressed the button by the side of the gate. I was asked to say my name, state my business here and show my face. The gate opened 10 minutes later. I entered to see a large compound with two jeeps and a Lambourgini. The compound seemed so quiet. I was welcomed into the house by James. He ignored my greetings. It was like he disliked me.

"The suit?" I handed it over to him. He saw the Cake box and was peering at me.

"Is that mine?" I did not expect to hear Alexander talk behind me so I also dropped the Cake but he caught it. He was dressed in a blue pull over and black shorts.

"Yes Sir. I couldn't come empty handed on your birthday. Happy birthday." He put the Cake box on the table in the living room.

"Get me a plate, knife and a fork James." James took the suit upstairs as soon as he got the plate and utensils for Alexander. Alexander had already opened the box. He cut a piece and put it in the plate.

"Come here Anna." I walked over to where he was seated.

"Eat this." He was pointing a fork at me with a piece of the cake on it. I tried collecting the fork from him but he didn't release it. Did he want to feed me? I bent down and opened my mouth to collect the Cake. He put it in my mouth and I ate it. He looked at me as I ate.

"I wouldn't poison you." He smirked and continued eating the piece of cake on the plate.

"Did you make this?" Of course I did. Anything for you Alexander.

"Yes. Do you like it?" I pray he did.

"It's edible. Thank you." What the heck did that mean? I was not expecting that reply. James came down then and ran over to sit beside Alexander. He ate a part of the cake also. He seemed to like it.

"Who made this? It has a unique taste to it." It was the first time I saw James eat.

"I did." He seemed shocked. I had to get going. I was content I got to give Alexander a cake on his birthday and I was so tired. I was yawning before I knew it.

"I will be going now Sir." James was clearly happy I was going already.

"You can stay for my party Anna." What the? Me? Yay!

"Really? I would not want to bother you Sir."

"James show her a room she can stay in. I will call for you when I need you. There is a TV there if you get bored." I got to say a thank you to him before James ushered me to a room.

The room was so huge but so cute. I was so tired. As I saw the bed, I melted within. It felt so soft as I touched it. They wouldn't mind if I slept for an hour would they?