Finding Kat (10 page)

I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face. My crush on Cade was quickly evolving and I was bursting with butterflies and sparking with excitement about where it would go. I had the hot new guy buzz.

I cranked my iPod as I dressed for my run. Jamming to Katy Perry I shot off a text to Cade between tying shoes.

Me: Good Morning Mr. Walker!

I giggled to myself loving this good mood. I had the possibility of a new movie in my future. A hot new man I’d been crushing on forever. Life was good.

Cade: Good Morning Ms. Foster. I hope you have a nice run.

Me: Thanks! Back at ya.

Cade: What have you got going on today after your run?

I giggled to myself. He likes me! He likes me! It felt a little school girlish but so great.

Me: Re shoots out at the studio. Lunch with Daniel Lawson. Photo shoot. Then dinner with my parents. You?

Cade: Wow! Busy girl. Just going to the studio with the guys. Nothing major. I was hoping to get you out there today but someone is in high demand.

Me: I know! It should lull in a few days. I have the premier Saturday and then I’m pretty open. Know anyone interested in seeing a movie?

Cade: Are you seriously asking me to spend an evening rubbing elbows with Hollywood Royalty? It would be such a chore. I’d hate it.

Me: Oh, well never mind then. I’ll find another beefcake.

Cade: No need. This beefcake would love to come with you. Just let me know where to come pick you up. Will this be our first official date??

Me: Unless you grow a pair and ask me out before then, yes. Why are you such a little girl? I think I know who will wear the pants in our relationship. You will wear NO pants. At all. Or shirt. That’s an order.

Cade: HAHA. OK, funny girl. Enjoy your run. Hope you can clear your schedule for your boy toy before Saturday.

Me: I will see what I can do for you, stud muffin. ;)

I just love banter in the morning. I smiled hugely and bounced down my stairs, across the house, and into the fresh morning air. I ran for longer than usual full of energy and lightness. Today was going to be the best day ever!!!

Today is officially the worst day ever!!!! Everyone on set was in a pissy mood, traffic was horrible. My “mother” in the movie was a classic Hollywood diva, and was making completely crazy demands of the crew. It was one freaking day, and then the movie was done! These people really drove me crazy sometimes.

Daniel pulled up to get me then and I ran out and jumped in his fancy European sports car. We had been encouraged to do this lunch to get more attention for our movie that was premiering on Saturday. We had gotten to know each other when we filmed the movie a year ago and didn’t mind stirring up rumors and attention to create more buzz. It was just what we were used to doing by then.

We ate in a prime location and pressed our heads together as if flirting. We were really just laughing and talking about his crazy family. He had just gone on vacation with his girlfriend and showed me some pictures of her. She was nice and normal. We talked about her and called her together so she would know nothing was really going on. Daniel had learned the hard way about being open about this kind of thing in their relationship. It had taken her a while to understand why we put up with this kind of thing, but it helped when his costars went out of their way to help her see the situation for what it really was.

I got a text when we were finishing up and trying to convince the owner to let us pay for our food. It was crazy how much free stuff we were given when we made so much money. Give it to the people who need it. Jeez.

Cade: I see on E! News Im fighting Daniel Lawson 2 b ur boy toy. U look friendly on my 70” TV.

I re-read the message a few times looking for hidden meanings. When Daniel came back from signing autographs, I showed it to him and asked him for a male perspective. He kind of fangirled when I told him the text was from Cade. He said that Cade sounded a little jealous and was probably trying to find out who his competition was. He told me to send him the picture we took to send to his girlfriend. I laughed, and sent it.

Under it, I typed: Nothing 2 see here.

Cade: I’m creeped out now….

Me: HAHA. He is a fan of urs and weird like me. We took the picture 2 send 2 his g/f and he thought it would be funny 2 send it 2 u 2.

Cade: Girlfriend? And he’s on TV cozying up 2 you?

Me: It’s a publicity thing. He is in the movie we r premiering. They like us 2 do this 2 stir up more press. Didn’t think 2 warn u bout the paps.

Cade: Ah. Got it.

Me: Don’t worry boy toy. You’ll put wrinkles on that pretty face of yours and then how will you make money???

Cade: Get plastic surgery like everyone else in LA!

Me: Good point. Got to get back to work. Send me a selfie of that beautiful wrinkle free face before you ruin it. I need a before and after shot.

The picture he sent made me laugh and Daniel looked at me questioningly. I told him about the picture. He seemed optimistic for me. But maybe it was just because of his man crush on Cade.

Me: You own that smolder Rock Star!

Cade: ;)

The day was already looking up.

I hopped into my car in the lot of the studio and turned on my phone. It pinged a few times with messages from my mom and a few other acquaintances.

Ally: So I hear u and Daniel r having a baby and r secretly married….

Me: Yes! We r in love!

Ally: I’m going 2 tell the world on national TV 4 millions and 15 minutes of fame!!

Me: Cade texted me about it 2. He said he was jealous!!!!!! HE LIKES ME!!!

Ally: OMG!!!! YOU ARE A LUCKY BITCH!!!

Me: HELL YES I AM!

I laughed and started the drive to my mom and dad’s house. Mom had a few things for me to sign and I wanted to talk to them face to face about Damaged. I thought I could talk them into being excited for me. It really didn’t matter what their opinion was, but it would at least be nice for them to not make a fuss for a change.

Cade: On the way to ur moms?

I texted him using voice to text so I didn’t drive into a minivan, and cause a public incident that would be on TMZ in record time.

Me: Yep. Going to talk to her about Damaged. I’d rather drive off a cliff.

Cade: What? Are u talking bout the secret baby and marriage?

I was stopped at a red light and got a chance to text with my fingers instead of the goofy voice thing. I laughed when I saw the message he actually got: Yep going to Dr. about them I said rather drive off a cliff.

Me: Sorry! Driving. My phone got my words wrong. Going to my mom’s house. No baby or secret marriage.

Cade: I was worried there for a second. You need a new phone. It spreads lies and gossip. Maybe it told People that story.

Me: Maybe so! Sorry. I’m here at my moms. I will call you later OK? I have to convince them about Damaged. I talked to the writer and she wants me. Really really wants me.

Cade: You’d be great! I’d never watch it or I’d have to kill your costar but you will be great.

Me: LOL can’t have that! Although it might increase the buzz.

Cade: Just let me know. I have assassins on standby.

I walked into my mom’s house with a smile on my face for once. I usually dreaded seeing them but today a sexy smart man wanted to be with me. A man I was very interested in return. Today was a good day.

“Darling, come back to my office.” Was all my mom said as she saw me walk in the door.

“Hi Mom. Hey dad!!” I yelled in the direction of his office.

“I wish you wouldn’t do that, Katie. Now, we have the papers for the press appearances for the movie with Daniel. They want you to be seen together. Dinner, lunch, shopping. You will be paid for that. Generate as much press as you can. Get on all the social media sites and post about the movie. We need buzz. The movie releases the same day, as that Julia Roberts movie and we need to come out on top. Do you have your gown for the premier on Saturday? The jewels from Tiffany’s will be at your house for you. We will see you there. We want to make the rounds with the new actor we just signed for the movie trilogy. Some dystopian something. Do you have a date? You could take Daniel.”

I’d just been nodding my head up til then. I usually just sign and let her do all the talking but she was wrong on that one.

“I have a date.” I interjected into her monologue.

“Not Ally again.” My mom frowned at me over her glasses.

“Uh. Not Ally, not that there’s anything wrong with her, but a man, Cade Walker.” I cringed knowing what she was going to say before she said it.

“That rock star? I’m not sure that’s a good move Katie. He isn’t exactly known for his clean lifestyle. Plus you really need to think of how this will look for Daniel.”

“Daniel will be fine, and Cade’s nice. I like him. He likes me. It could help me get more popular. Maybe broaden my range. Like the Damaged movie. I am Skyping to them tomorrow after lunch, you know.”

“Not this again. Kat, it’s not a good choice for you. Too controversial. Your fans love your clean cut image. This has whips and bondage. Nudity. I don’t think it’s a good idea.”

“If they want me, and they do, I’m doing it. I don’t expect your full support but please stop arguing against it. It will pull attention to everything I do. It’s a big fan favorite. Not to mention the pay check I can pull with this movie.”

She paused for a moment to think about it. She nodded her head after a minute, a bit reluctantly.

“OK. Fine. But after this movie you need to do something light and sweet to balance. No need to shock everyone.”