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I parked my black range rover in the car park infront of R&J HQ, I wore a pair of denim skin tight jeans and a grey jumper, black shades covered my tired eyes and my hair was sporting a messy topknot, since I couldn't be bothered to wash it for the meeting.
I walked into the large and familiar building that was spread out over a series of floors, making it extreemely tall, and made my way to Joannes office.
As I pushed the door open I saw Joanne stood at a coffee machine located close to her desk, another unrecognisable woman sat seated behind the desk on a large black chair placed next to Joannes
"Apple! Come in!" Joanne said merrily, making me highly surprised since I was expecting her to be upset about the bad press i had managed to rake in, especially since I was supposed to be doing the opposite for promo
I slipped off my shades and tucked them into the side pocket of my jeans, before taking a seat infront of Joannes desk. I felt like I was at a principals office in high school.
"Hi Apple, nice to meet you, Im Kate" The other lady spoke from behind Joannes desk
"Nice to meet you too" I answered, a little confused as I didn't understand why Joanne had company during a publicity meeting- which are supposed to be top secret.
Jo began to stir her coffee with a small spoon that lay on the side of one of the counters in her office, making an annoying ding sound which only aggravated my hangover headache even more. She took a small sip before sitting down beside Kate at her desk
"Okay, We'll just wait for Luke and then we will star-"
"Luke?!" I interrupted
"Yes Luke" Joanne giggled "Apple darling, We couldn't of held this meeting without Luke-obviously"
I knitted my eyebrows together
"Besides who did you think Kate was? Some random stranger I'd invited in for a chat?" Joanne mocked again
"I'm Luke's publicist" Kate chuckled, introducing herself for the first time
I shot her a forced smile, only to be polite, however inside I only felt confused, I couldn't help but wonder why Luke had to be here, I understand that this was something between us both- but this wasn't usually a regular thing that happened- publicity usually involved spiteful tactics and was generally a separate thing when associated with two celebrities being handled by different companies, it was definitely not normally something two publicity managers would come together about
My wondering thoughts were interrupted by a slamming of the office door behind me, I turned around, and a messy haired Luke stumbled inside
"Sorry I'm late" He apologised
"Its fine love, take a seat" Kate replied, motioning her eyes at the chair next to me
"Nice to see you again" Luke said, as he sat down in the chair beside me
I gave him a civil glance, and he ruffled his hair between his finger tips and played with the rips in his jeans awkwardly as we awaited for our publicists to begin speaking-since they seemed to just be observing the scene quietly
"Okay, As you have both seen, the media are having a field day with the pictures taken last night and the budding romance between you two" Joanne said
"There is no budding romance" I snapped harshly, still in denial of any romantic feelings towards Luke
"Well thats the way it comes across" Joanne replied sympathetically
I took a huff out "I'm so sorry Joanne, and you, Kate- we must of made your job so hard"
