weekend.
Chapter Thirteen
CAUSE CELEB: The Magazine that connects YOU to the stars.
Cause Celeb has heard that Triphoppers ’ star Ashby Thornton is gearing up for the launch of their next album Swagger . But sources say that Ashby's heart is not really in it. Twenty-five year old Ashby is still pining for his ex-girlfriend Jane Porter.
‘ He feels really badly about what happened,’ band member and close personal friend Lee told our Cause Celeb reporter. ‘He let fame get to him and he let go of what was really important. He has tried to contact Jane, but can't find her anywhere. He's really hurting right now.’
CAUSE CELEB CAUSE OF THE MONTH: Can YOU find Jane Porter? Contact us on [email protected]
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To: Marshall, From: Stevie
Hi Marsh. I've just seen the latest Cause Celeb . Apparently, Ashby Thornton is wantingto get back together with Jane. I know you were going to have dinner with her next week. She might be on the rebound, so please, please be careful . Just thought I'd let you know . As you say, it's probably not a good idea to date a colleague anyway. Love Stevie.
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From: Marshall, To: Stevie
Thanks for the advice, but I don't really see what that has to do with anything . Anyway, it's bit too late now ;- ) Marsh.
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From: Stevie, To: Marshall
You don't mean …? OMG! OMG! OMG ! That was quick work. Especially for you.I hope you know what you're doing . Stevie.
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From: James, To: Marshall
Lou tells me you've had some progress on the Jane front. What happened to waiting until after the partners ’ meeting? Jim.
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From: Marshall, To: James
Things took an interesting turn last night … I'm afraid my resolve crumbled. We've agreed that we're going to keep it out of the office. She was very understanding about it. I guess the whole unwanted publicity thing that she had with her ex means she doesn't want to draw attention to herself either. Am I to take it that you, Lou and Stevie have been talking to each other ? Honestly, haven't you people got anything better to do ? Marsh.
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From: James, To: Louise
Lou , since you insist I go and see how Marsh is, I have done so. He looks … happy. That's the only way I can describe it. He was humming to himself. Humming, Louise. I haven't heard him humming since … god, not for years. Not since that girl back in the first year … what was her name? The one with the scary teeth . I'm a bit worried he's risking upsetting the partnership, but he says he's got it under control, so I guess we have to leave him to it . Please don't ask me to go and talk to him about his feelings. I'm a bloke. We don't talk about that sort of thing without several pints being involved . Jim.
* * *
Jane wriggled her freshly painted toes. For a moment she thought wistfully of the stylist who used to do her hair and make-up before any big do with Ashby. Technically, the girl had been hired to do the hair and faces of the band, but Triphoppers ' manager thought that Jane was an important part of their image too.
No more.
It had been two days since her night with Marsh. He kept his distance from her at work, but when they did catch each other’s eye, his small half smile was enough to melt her at the knees all over again. It was safe to say that Ashby was firmly in the past now. She put the lid on the nail varnish and settled back in her chair. Beside her, Polly's landline rang.
Polly was lounging on the sofa , working, her pen between her teeth as she tapped away on her laptop. She looked up at the sound of the phone but didn't move.
‘ Shall I get that?’ Jane was already reaching over.
‘ Please.’
‘ Jane!’ Her mother's voice came, fast and breathless, as soon as Jane answered. ‘Oh thank goodness. You weren't answering your mobile and I was starting to get worried.’
‘ Oh, sorry Mum. I've just got a new phone and I haven't got round to sending everyone the new number yet.’
‘ What happened to
Chapter Thirteen
CAUSE CELEB: The Magazine that connects YOU to the stars.
Cause Celeb has heard that Triphoppers ’ star Ashby Thornton is gearing up for the launch of their next album Swagger . But sources say that Ashby's heart is not really in it. Twenty-five year old Ashby is still pining for his ex-girlfriend Jane Porter.
‘ He feels really badly about what happened,’ band member and close personal friend Lee told our Cause Celeb reporter. ‘He let fame get to him and he let go of what was really important. He has tried to contact Jane, but can't find her anywhere. He's really hurting right now.’
CAUSE CELEB CAUSE OF THE MONTH: Can YOU find Jane Porter? Contact us on [email protected]
* * *
To: Marshall, From: Stevie
Hi Marsh. I've just seen the latest Cause Celeb . Apparently, Ashby Thornton is wantingto get back together with Jane. I know you were going to have dinner with her next week. She might be on the rebound, so please, please be careful . Just thought I'd let you know . As you say, it's probably not a good idea to date a colleague anyway. Love Stevie.
##
From: Marshall, To: Stevie
Thanks for the advice, but I don't really see what that has to do with anything . Anyway, it's bit too late now ;- ) Marsh.
##
From: Stevie, To: Marshall
You don't mean …? OMG! OMG! OMG ! That was quick work. Especially for you.I hope you know what you're doing . Stevie.
##
From: James, To: Marshall
Lou tells me you've had some progress on the Jane front. What happened to waiting until after the partners ’ meeting? Jim.
##
From: Marshall, To: James
Things took an interesting turn last night … I'm afraid my resolve crumbled. We've agreed that we're going to keep it out of the office. She was very understanding about it. I guess the whole unwanted publicity thing that she had with her ex means she doesn't want to draw attention to herself either. Am I to take it that you, Lou and Stevie have been talking to each other ? Honestly, haven't you people got anything better to do ? Marsh.
##
From: James, To: Louise
Lou , since you insist I go and see how Marsh is, I have done so. He looks … happy. That's the only way I can describe it. He was humming to himself. Humming, Louise. I haven't heard him humming since … god, not for years. Not since that girl back in the first year … what was her name? The one with the scary teeth . I'm a bit worried he's risking upsetting the partnership, but he says he's got it under control, so I guess we have to leave him to it . Please don't ask me to go and talk to him about his feelings. I'm a bloke. We don't talk about that sort of thing without several pints being involved . Jim.
* * *
Jane wriggled her freshly painted toes. For a moment she thought wistfully of the stylist who used to do her hair and make-up before any big do with Ashby. Technically, the girl had been hired to do the hair and faces of the band, but Triphoppers ' manager thought that Jane was an important part of their image too.
No more.
It had been two days since her night with Marsh. He kept his distance from her at work, but when they did catch each other’s eye, his small half smile was enough to melt her at the knees all over again. It was safe to say that Ashby was firmly in the past now. She put the lid on the nail varnish and settled back in her chair. Beside her, Polly's landline rang.
Polly was lounging on the sofa , working, her pen between her teeth as she tapped away on her laptop. She looked up at the sound of the phone but didn't move.
‘ Shall I get that?’ Jane was already reaching over.
‘ Please.’
‘ Jane!’ Her mother's voice came, fast and breathless, as soon as Jane answered. ‘Oh thank goodness. You weren't answering your mobile and I was starting to get worried.’
‘ Oh, sorry Mum. I've just got a new phone and I haven't got round to sending everyone the new number yet.’
‘ What happened to
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