Chapter 19: Gears of Fate
Getting rid of all the hustle and flatterings, Tom went to the hotel's private garden to rest for a bit. He should have informed Paula to not go over the top and publicize so much. Now he feels tried dealing with all the greetings and blessings every minute, especially when they are fake.
The past year can be called the year of Tom Cruise among actors. His both movies "Mission Impossible" and "Jerry Maguire" have performed excellently on the box office and award season.
Tom loosened his tie and walked in the quite garden. The difference is too big between outside and inside. It's a rare peaceful moment of the day.
Suddenly Tom heard a sound from the other side. It seems someone's here before him. Tom walked to the direction of the sound, and saw a surprising scene. A lady, maybe word girl should be more appropriate, was sitting on the bench eating packed candies and biscuits in a joyful manner.
Eve who was enjoying her snacks heard the sound of footsteps and looked up to see a person appearing in her sight. Seeing the face of the person, she was stunned. Can anyone tell her, What's Tom Cruise doing here. And he also saw her eating in such a disgraceful manner. Eve's mind kept running faster and faster, and she felt a headache.
Tom saw all the expressions of surprise, shock and blush appearing on Eve Thompson's face, and felt a little funny. Her expressions are too easy to see. He has already identified the girl as Hollywood's new golden girl Eve Thompson.
Feeling awkward getting caught by someone eating, Eve didn't know what to do. She was shocked and confused. She looked at the snacks in her hand and doesn't know what she thought at the time, she spoke first: "Do you want some?"
Few minutes later, two people who were most unlikely to be seen together, were sitting on a bench eating cookies. If someone were to see or record this scene, it would be one of the biggest scandals of the year. Tom bit the biscuit in his hand and smiled lightly. Well, it's surprising and pleasant. Tom looked at the person beside him who gave him cookies, and said: "They are quite good."
Eve replied with a blush: "Thank you." Don't get her wrong, it's not that she is shy everytime. But meeting a person you have admired for a long time in such an way, is quite embarrassing. She doesn't know why she did such a ridiculous thing like offering snacks, and Tom Cruise even accepted her offer.
Feeling the environment a little awkward, Tom changed the topic: "Congratulations on getting your first golden globe nomination. Best of luck."
Eve replied: "To you too."
The time passed, Eve and Tom had a short pleasent conversation. Eve found Tom to be a bit different from the superstar persona she had of him in her mind. He seems to be much easier and gentler to talk to.
Tom was also surprised again in such a short time, although in a pleasant way. Eve Thompson is a lot different from girls her age. He felt like he was talking to a peer. She seems to be much more knowledgeable, smart and mature than other teenagers of her age. He has worked in this industry for more than ten years and can judge wether a person is pretending or is behaving real. He has seen many people trying to act mature or intelligent, but they all are fake and easy to see. Eve Thompson felt a lot different. She's genuinely mature and intelligent, but also shy and innocent at the same time. She is a mixed version of innocence and maturity.
Feeling it was time, Tom said: "We should go inside, the awards are about to start."
Hearing Tom's words, Eve hurriedly nodded and stood up. "Yes, it's time. It was nice having a conversation with you Mr.Cruise. I will be leaving first."
Tom stood up and was about to ask to go back together, but the girl ran before his even saying anything.
Seeing the leaving back of the girl in hurry, Tom smiled. One thing for sure, Eve Thompson has left quite an impression on him.
Inside the hotel hall, Eve was questioned by her agent Kevin Huvane. He has been looking for his client for quite sometime, and she's nowhere to be seen.
"Where the hell were you Eve, the ceremony is about to start."
Eve replied: " I was feeling a little unwell, so I took a break. Anyway, I am fine now."
Kevin nodded and didn't ask more. Eve sat on "Romeo and Juliet's" crew table alongside Director Baz Luhrmann. She feels a little confused now. Why did she hide meeting Tom Cruise from Kevin. It's not like it was anything wrong. Seeing the confusion on Eve's face, Director Baz misunderstood: "Don't worry, I believe you will win the award. Anyway, it's your first Golden Globe and there are plenty of chances."
Being misunderstood, Eve didn't clarify things and let them be. She looked at the table of "Jerry Maguire" and found Tom Cruise also looking at her. She immediately looked away. There are countless cameras here, and she doesn't want to be a part of any scandal.
Tom saw Eve Thompson looking in his direction too, and he smiled. Since coming back, his eyes haven't left the sight of the person. Nicole saw her husband thinking, and asked sweetly: "Is there anything wrong Tom?"
Tom heard his wife's question and shook his head, and looked away.
Nicole knew Tom is angry with her, but she's also helpless. Getting a role in Kubrick's film is a dream of every actor, and she can't leave this chance, even if she has gotten it with the identity of Miss Cruise. Tom doesn't want her to shoot nude scenes, and she cannot accept this request of him. She love Tom, but maybe not as much as her career. She can only try to get his mood better through another way.
In a lively hall filled with almost all the famous stars in entertainment industry, Gears of fate started to turn. One of the biggest Hollywood scandals, and the brightest and most passionate love stories started today.
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P.S. I will not whitewash both Tom and Eve for the path they will choose. I already told in previous chapters that there will not be any specific villain in the novel. The biggest challenge and difficulty will be the forbidden love and Eve's own decisions.
>> Despite trying her best to learn from Marylin's tragedies and life, as her granddaughter, Eve still chose a forbidden path filled with thorns.
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