Chapter Fifteen | Met Gala (2024)
The 2024 Met Gala was an extravagant affair, with Honey and Joe making their debut at the prestigious event.
After years of declining invites due to her demanding work schedule, Honey finally had time to attend, bringing Joe as her date for their first Met Gala.
The theme, "The Garden of Time," transformed the Met's iconic staircase into a floral fantasy, complementing the museum's "Sleeping Beauties" exhibit.
Being in New York, the couple turned to Alexander McQueen to craft their ensembles. Joe kept it dapper in a gold and black tuxedo accented with hand-beaded burnt flowers, while Honey captivated as a fallen angel in a gold and black ballgown evoking land, sea, and sky. Her ethereal train shimmered with moving clocks and butterflies.
Dominating the red carpet, all eyes were on the striking duo. Joe romantically presented Honey with flowers as she dramatically scattered petals underfoot, the theatrical moment enthralling photographers and fans.
During interviews, Joe tenderly gazed at Honey, their affection undeniable. They hinted at their return to WWE and about expanding their family, giggling at the possibility of baby number two being conceived soon.
Inside, they mingled with A-listers like Keke Palmer, Cardi B, and Doja Cat at their table. Honey introduced Joe to her industry friends, with Cardi B cheekily complimenting Joe's looks to Honey.
Managing to get contact details from Chris Hemsworth and Lewis Hamilton, Joe was thrilled to make new Hollywood connections.
Honey changed into her second outfit for the Met Gala, eager to slip into something a bit more comfortable and mobile after wearing an elaborate ballgown on the red carpet.
She emerged from the dressing room in an airy chiffon dress in a soft peach hue that fluttered around her as she walked. The fabric flowed gracefully with each step, and Honey felt relieved to finally be able to move freely without the restrictive corset and voluminous skirt of her first gown.
As she mingled with the other guests, waiters circulated with trays of delicate hors d'oeuvres - miniature crostini topped with creamy burrata, crispy vegetable spring rolls, and skewered sesame chicken satay.
Honey nibbled at the food. When a popular song came on over the speakers, Joe extended his hand and asked Honey if she would like to dance.
Honey's face lit up with delight as she eagerly accepted. She kicked off her heels so she could move lightly in her flowing dress, and Joe led her to the dancefloor.
They laughed and swayed to the upbeat music, Honey spinning and twirling to show off her dress's floaty silhouette. She was grateful she had chosen to change into something so much more comfortable yet still stylish for this portion of the evening.
The freedom of movement allowed her to fully enjoy dancing with Joe and the cheerful atmosphere of the event.
The fairytale evening ended with more dancing before the smitten couple retreated to their hotel, ordering room service and further celebrating alone.
If the stork arrives, the Met Gala may be remembered not just for its lavish glamour but for marking the start of a new chapter in Honey and Joe's romantic saga.
The next morning, Joe and Homey woke up to their phones ringing. Their friends and family were calling them to let them know that they were on the cover of the special edition of Vogue for Inside The Met. Along with the annual Met Gala follows Vogue's 'Special Edition' issue documenting the star-studded event.
"Vogue said we were best dressed!" Honey exclaimed as she read the online article. "We need to buy this magazine and get that cover blown up and framed so we can hang it in the house," Honey said.
She imagined the oversized cover photo becoming the focal point of their living room.
Joe smiled affectionately. "Does this count as an official cover?" Joe asked Honey.
Honey nodded. "Yes, it does," Honey answered.
Later in the day while out exploring the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers of New York City, Honey gets an unexpected phone call that stops her in her tracks.
Glancing at the caller ID, she sees it is none other than Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine.
Honey tries to contain her excitement and play it cool as Anna's crisp British accent comes through the phone, complimenting Honey and Joe's stylish outfits from the glitzy gala the night before.
She says she was incredibly impressed with their fashion sense and wants them to grace the cover of Vogue's upcoming issue.
Honey's mind races, hardly believing what she's hearing. She looks wide-eyed at Joe, who gives an approving nod and smiles.
Taking a deep breath to steady her nerves, Honey accepts, responding "Yes, we would be honored to be on the cover" in as even a tone as she can muster.
Anna sounds pleased and replies that her team will contact theirs to arrange a photoshoot date.
After exchanging goodbyes, Honey ends the call and jumps for joy on the busy sidewalk, unable to contain her exhilaration any longer.
"We're getting a cover shoot for Vogue!" she squeals to Joe.
He laughs and hugs her as she envisions the glamorous photoshoot to come, still scarcely believing that a single night out has now landed them on the cover of the most prestigious fashion magazine in the world.
"Two covers in one month, we're Hollywood," Joe said, grinning.
Honey chuckled. "So Hollywood," Honey added.
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