Chapter 17
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Chapter 17, Tv Talk!
Keith's POV
Well, I knew Iris was wearing a yellow summer type of dress. So, I went out and bought a light yellow shirt to go with my suite and a tie. That had brown and yellow in the tie. Then I take it off. Relax.
I felt all dressed up. Like I was going to perform in a show or something. But not that night, I was not. The prom was tomorrow night. The school had requested that we perform there.
But I wanted to have fun. I did not want to take the gig. I promised I would perform at graduation ceremony.
I was thinking a lot about what I wanted to do after school. I could not see myself going off to a college. I wanted to keep making music. I was not sure how long we were going to keep doing the tv show series either. But I was saving my money like mom wanted me to do.
I knew she had her hopes set for me to go off to college one day. After I had met Iris the more, I thought about settling down. About having a kid. Getting my own place. Planning a life for myself. Mom at least made me plan a life for myself.
A life out of school. I was a singer. I think the rest of my life I might be. I enjoyed it. I hoped Iris would travel the world with me. Maybe sing with me. I smile at the thought. I get a phone call. Mom was out with the other kids. Not sure what they were up to.
I answer the phone.
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"Keith, hello!"
"Oh, hey Gerald Parson" I answer. He was our tv manager.
"I was wondering if you got that pretty little Iris to agree to star on the show?" he asks me. "I had talked to her mother and Rueben about it"
"I mentioned it to her. She is interested. But he has not told me a yes or no" I explain.
"Is she really your steady girlfriend now like the press says?" he asks me curiously.
I nod then smile. "Yes, she sure is" I say with pride.
"Everyone has gotten to know her. It would be fantastic if we could write her in on the show. As a steady girl. We would have a fake family set up for her if she would like" offers Gerald.
"I will mention that to her again" I tell him a promise.
"Please do we would love to have her on the show" says Gerald. "we will be in touch Keith"
"I meant to ask how many more seasons do you think we will have?" I wonder.
"Depends on the ratings kid. But your music does well for the show. Keep up the fantastic work" he brags on me. "you all are the new Brady Bunch" he jokes.
"Thanks" I laugh as we hang up.
I liked the idea of Iris playing my tv girlfriend to. Another side of Keith for the ladies to see.
And I would not be making Iris jealous with other girls on the set. I did not want to hurt her in anyway. I call Iris next. I hoped she was doing well.
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"Emily stay out of the cookies! We will have dinner soon" I hear her say when she picks up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hey sweetheart" I greet her.
"Hi Keith what is going on?" she asks me. "prom is going to happen before we know it here"
"I know. I am already" I brag.
"You are? That is great!" she says.
"I have a question" I begin.
"Oh?!"
"The manager of out tv show called. They are still wondering if you would star on our show. And they would like for you to play my girlfriend on the set to" I tell her with joy. "I kind of like the idea"
"Well, it does sound fun Keith. But our personal life would be on display out there. People might think we are really like that on tv as we are in real life. Remember when I assumed you were a ladies' man and you were out to hurt me and win me as a prize like on tv?" she points out.
"We always approve of what they see though. We can say no to anything we want. Or do not want to do" I say. "I would love to have you on set with us. And they could all see Keith in a new light" I tell her. "After all Iris is great for him"
She laughs.
"I am sure she is. But Iris has a lot to think over" she says.
"I understand. Think things over. And you have plenty of time to do that. I don't want a new girl on set. I don't want to make you upset in anyway" I tell her my point of view.
"Oh, you are worried I would get jealous I see" she sighs.
"I don't want to make you in anyway is all" I say.
"I know I can trust you. I know real from fake. I would be okay Keith honest" she says.
"All girls say that now" I breath out.
Many girls left me because of that before.....
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"What?" she says.
"Nothing" I say.
"Keith, I promise I will give you my answer soon. I am so shy when it comes to that. It was something for me to sing on stage. So many people then to" she says. "I hate it I am so shy. But I am"
"I know sweetheart. I get that. I like that about you though" I softly tell her.
"Keith guess who will be in town soon to visit me?" she asks me.
"Who?"
"My cousin. She is coming to town for my graduation. I would like for you to meet her when she is here" says Iris.
"I will be there. I would love to meet your family then to" I say to her.
"Thanks Keith" she answers.
"My dad will be in town to. I hope he can get along with my mom" she worries. "dad wants to meet you as well" she chuckles.
"I am sure everything will all work out" I promise her.
"Are we playing a gig at prom to?" she wonders.
"I turned them down. But I have to at graduation with the choir" I tell her.
"Are you nervous about it?" she wonders.
"Not really. Just like any other show" I say to her.
"I always get nervous still" she explains. "I wish I would not"
"You will get used to things one day sweetheart" I say to her.
"I like that" she suddenly says.
"Like what?" I wonder.
"When you call me sweetheart" she admits shyly.
"You are sweet. You mean a lot to my heart" I tell her.
"Oh Keith" she giggles with joy.
"Emily! No! You drop that cookie!" she yelps on the phone.
I laugh.
"I have to go Keith by for now" she tells me.
"Bye sweetheart of mine" I say before we hang up.
I had to catch myself. I nearly said I love you. But it was too soon for that right? That was a close one. But it was true, I was falling in love with Iris. Deep feelings were coming to my heart for her.
I could not fight them. I smile as I lean on the wall. She liked being my sweetheart. She was my sweetheart. She sure had my heart. I think it was time she knew she had my heart.
I would have to tell her this very soon. In a very special way.
Author Note:
I wanted the prom night to be in Iris pov. So the next chapter will be prom night finally. I know this is kind of a filler chapter but I felt like writing a bit tonight. I haven't in a week! I missed writing!
——Dalaina Renee
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