| Chapter Three |
| "It's time I returned this to Teresa" Maxamillion stated as he handed the box to Teresa. Everyone in the room craned their necks as Teresa opened it up, deprete to see what had to be an amazing ring. But it wasn't a ring. Sitting inside the ring box was a simple, everyday key. Teresa's confused expression and questioning looks from reporters prompted Maxamillion to explain. "That's a key to Teresa's flat. She gave it to me 4 months ago. Tonight, I'm returning it as a way fo telling her-and all of you- that Teresa Rae and Maxamillion are officially over" The crowd stared. Questions were being asked in hushed voices, "Did he say over" "He's chucking Teresa Rae?" One brave reporter demanded Maxamillion clear things up, "Mr. Million-" "Maxamillion" "Maxamillion, Are you saying that you and Teresa Rae are no longer a couple?" "That's exactly what I'm saying" Excited whispers ran through the crowd, "Back to a new date every night!" "The key! returning the key, how clever" "Putting her key in a ring box...and at a premiere!" Cameras flashed as Maxamillion talked on and on. It was pandemonium. In the excitement, no one saw Teresa. No one saw the tears on her cheeks. And it's doubtful that many even saw her stand slowly, struggling to look dignified and slowly exit. *~*~*~*~*~*~* The Next Day J slumped down onto the couch and rubbed his eyes. "Hm...got a day off and nothing to do..." he said to himself. He picked up the remote and turned on the TV. "...in short- the most popular couple in showbiz is-and i quote-'Offcially over'" J was just about to turn off the tabloid crap when he saw a small picture in the corner of the screen. It showed Maxamillion smiling cheesily as usual and what looked like a girl staring at a box. The picture disappeared before he could be sure who it was but he had an idea. He flipped to a different news channel and sure enough, the same story was on. "That's right. Maxamillion and girlfriend of 5 months, Teresa Rae have split. Last night at a premiere for Maxamillion's new movie Death And Desire he called it quits. This was no normal break up people! Not even close. Heartthrob Maxamillion brought out what looked like a ring box, shocking the crowd. Even more shocking, the box held the key to Teresa Rae's flat! Maxamillion then declared the two "Officially over" Good news for all you girls out there!" J stared at the picture that was in the corner of the screen. It was similar to the one on the last channel but Teresa was no longer at the table, but halfway out the door. "That ass" J mumbled. He clenched his fists. Teresa Rae wasn't just some movie star to him. He'd known her for years, even before she was famous. He grabbed his phone and pushed her speed dial. Riiiiinng. Riiiiiiing Riiiiiing "Come on Rease, I know you're there" J muttered. Riiiiinng. "Hello. You have reached Teresa Rae. If you're looking for an interview I'm sorry but I am not going to agree to any. Thanks for your call" beeep J slammed the phone down. "She's there" he said worriedly. And with that, he was out the door. Next Chapter ~> |