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Months and weeks of intense therapy and the scars of the incident with Paul were finally starting to heal. Roger had been so incredibly supportive through everything. Providing comforting words when I needed and space when I needed it too. He really was being fantastic and I couldn't thank him enough. However it had been incredibly hard. I had finally got back in to my fashion designing and Roger and I seemed to be back in sync. It was all perfect
I skipped out of my apartment closing the door tightly behind me. A huge beaming grin lighting up my face. The bustle of the city engulfed me as soon as I sprung out of my door and on to the street. A beautiful stream of golden sunshine trickled down the pavement before me, guiding my way to the boutique. I made my way to the shop desperately fast, eager to catch the first broadcasting of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
The bell rang as I burst through the bright blue shop door, the powerful smell of incense warming my chest. I smiled at Vanity, it was my first day back in a long time.
"Evelyn Lily. You look radiant hun" Vanity said engulfing me in a tight hug
"You look beautiful V" It was true, I had never seen her look so incredibly happy. From what I could tell her and Katy were getting pretty serious. She was in love and it looked gorgeous on her. I smiled mischievously at her
"Check this out V" I lifted the needle from the record player so the music stopped. Instead I turned on the radio, the soft static filling the sunlit shop. I fiddled with a few of the knobs until a loud, flamboyant voice filled the speakers. Booming through the sh
"Hello ladies and ladies" The voice chuckled "I have a very special guest for you today. The one and the only Freddie Mercury" my heart jumped at the sound of his name and Vanity's eyes widened, my smile widened as the conversation continued
"Hello everyone, thank you so much for having me" Freddie's smooth voice sounded through the speakers
"Now, now Freddie dear. I believe you have some forbidden fruit for us" I could have sworn I heard the sound of a champagne cork being popped in the background
"Yes darling. You see the radio stations won't play our new song as it is far too long"
"It is 6 minutes forever. Especially in a song Freddie dear"
"I pity whoever you sleep with if you believe six minutes is forever" I chocked, laughter falling from my lips at Freddie's blunt statement
"You have me convinced" The voice said, the sound of a smile lacing it. A pair of glasses clinked as softly the band's new record began to play. I waited in anticipation, my heart nearly beating out of my chest. Soft the beautifully blended harmonies filled the speakers the sound bouncing gently around the golden oak room. The song came to a close and Vanity exhaled heavily
"Wow" she whispered "That was amazing"
The voice of the radio presenter piped up again "Freddie. I-I don't know what to say" he took a deep breath "It was divinely inspired. Did you do all of the lyric work?"
"Actually I had some help. From the lovely Evelyn Lily, she is Roger's girlfriend and our fashion designer" He paused
"Evelyn Lily. Yes, I know some of her designs from a beautiful boutique in Central London. So she is dating the infamous Roger Taylor? She will be an envied woman" he chucked and I could feel my face burning bright red in the middle of the shop. Freddie paused
"Yes rather" he made a hasty change of subject " it was Brian's idea to add in..." the conversation faded in to the background. I put my head in my hands on the counter in front of me and groaned loudly
"What is it girlie?" Vanity said softly
I groaned again still feeling my face burning "Freddie just told the world Roger and I are dating"
"It was going to get out at some point hun. and REALLY how many people listen to that show?"
"The news will spread. Hell I've not even told my parents" I groaned
"EVIE!"
"I KNOW!"
"WHY?!"
"I DON'T KNOW!"
"Shit." I said groaning again
"It's not that bad hun" Vanity said patting my arm reassuringly. I looked at her an overwhelming guilt swarming in my eyes
"Roger thinks I've told them"
"Oh Evie. For fuck sake!"
"What am I going to do?" I exclaimed, resting my head in my hands and groaning.
"Maybe you should start by telling Roger?"
"He's going to be so mad. Or worse, hurt" I said looking at Vanity unhappily
"Sorry hun. You gotta do it" she said giving me a loose hug
"I know, I know"
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I sat at the kitchen counter. Roger was coming over after the band had finished interviews they were doing for the new albums. None of them were with anyone big. But every little helps. I was twiddling my thumbs nervously, am untouched cup of steaming tea by my side. The rain was beginning to trickle softly down the glass windows that were the passage to my balcony. I sighed tapping my nails softly on the hard marble surface of the counter. The faint click of the record machine finishing the final track filled the room. I gently stood up and shuffled over to the latest Queen album on the turntable. I flipped the record, replacing the stylus softly and hearing the elegant harmonies float through the room. The door clicked open behind me and I whipped my head around. Roger stood in the door frame a huge smirk plastered on his face.
"Press was amazing today Lily Pad" he came through the frame. Closing the door behind him firmly. I looked at him, almost being able to feel the guilt swimming in my eyes
"Yeah. That's great Rog" I started twiddling with my fingers again. Roger noticed
"Hey. Hey what's wrong babe?" He took a hold of my hands gently wrapping his large hands around mine.
"Nothing"
"Hey. You promised you would talk about things from now on" he paused and his voice broke a little as he said "you promised"
"I-I know. It's just, I haven't told my parents about you Rog. About us" I looked at the ground and Roger dropped my hands from his. I couldn't pull my gaze up to look at him
"Wh-what? Why?" I felt his shoulders rise and fall with a deep breath "am I not good enough?"
"No, no Roger. That's not it. Do you hear me? That's not it" I said my head shooting upwards. His gaze never met mine
"Whatever Evie. I'm going out" he said storming to the door and shutting it behind him forcefully
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It was in the early hours of the morning when my phone rang awakening me from the soft slumber I had tumbled in to. My eyes snapped open and I hurriedly rushed to the phone. My dishevelled hair tumbling behind me as I stumbled to the receiver
"Roger? Hello?" I gasped desperately
"Evie" His voice sounded at the other end, he still sounded upset
"Roger I am so sorry. I didn't mean to. I just-"
"Am I not enough?" he stated simply "Am I not enough for you?" his voice broke a little with emotion as the words tumbled out.
"Roger that's not it. Please"
"I just- I need to think right now" He said sharply, hanging up the phone. Obviously regretting calling
The next morning I awoke to thunder claps and sheet lightening casting an ominous glow over the intimidating city. I put next to no effort in to my appearance. Throwing on a white long sleeved polo and slipping a satin midnight blue slip dress over the top. I pulled on a pair of thick boots to shelter me from the weather and trudged out of my door. The walk felt longer than usual, every step seeking to require maximum effort to remove my foot from the pavement. Last night had been cold and lonely without Roger, I didn't know how I could make it up to him. The door chimed as I walked through the door, the store was already busy which was unusual at this time. Queen music was drifting through the air , a pang of guilt ran through my chest with each syncopated note. I caught Vanity's eye across the crowded room and she frantically waved me over. I managed to sway through the crowd to the counter that was a frenzied muddle of people.
"Evie, Evie, Evie!" Vanity panted "You won't believe what has happened"
"What is it V?" I asked, my head still clouded with Roger
"So as you guessed news got around about you and Roger. He really is a heart throb" she paused "Now everyone wants an Evelyn Lily original!" She said beaming at me
"You mean. Th-They want my designs?!" I managed to splutter out . Vanity nodded profusely the array of necklaces around her neck jingling lightly. Just then the phone rang and I picked up the receiver
"Hello? Hidden Boutique"
"Hello. Is Evelyn Lily there?" a women's posh voice sounded at the other end
"Hi, I'm Evie"
"Fantastic. I'm Camilla, working for cosmopolitan. We were wondering if you would like to run a story with us on your fashion line and relationship with Roger Taylor" I hesitated before answering
"I will need to speak to Roger first"
"Perfect, I'll call again tomorrow love" She hung up the phone abruptly. My attention was turned to the bustling room of people. Each of them seemed to be holding a piece of fabric that had been sewn by my own two hands. It was the most surreal experience. The day flew by and I almost forgot about Roger, almost.
It was still cold and drizzly as I left the shop, a harsh biting wind had picked up. Blowing the droplets against my face. I managed to stumble home through the adverse conditions and slump in to the nearest chair. I had felt drained today, with the overwhelming amount of questions and the argument with Roger weighing me down. But I knew I still had to make things right with him. I dragged myself from the comfortable seat and dialled a number I knew off by heart.
"Hello?" A soft, husky voice sounded at the other end
"Roger? Hey" I smiled in to the phone "Can you come over? So we can talk?" I asked carefully. The question was followed by a long silence
"Okay" he sighed "I'll be over soon"
"Thank you" I whispered
I placed the phone back on the hook and let out a sigh of relief. I started to walk away to slump back on to the sofa. But as soon as I did the phone began to ring loudly again. I dragged myself back over to the phone and grudgingly picked up the receiver.
"Hello?"
"Evie?! Is that you?" A familiar voice sounded
"Harmony?" I questioned
"We need to talk"
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Okay hey guys. Sorry its taking ages for me to upload my summer is being pretty awesome right now. So I head away again soon. But I will try to keep up with the regularish uploads. Okay, love ya xxxxxxxxxx