I sank in to a glossy large chair as the woman who was doing my makeup for the show put on the finishing touches.
"Okay darling, that's you. You look wonderful" She smiled squeezing my shoulder before walking off into the booming abyss of bodies. The show we were going on was classy to say the least. It was an evening show that usually only brought on the most exclusive celebrities, but today they had me. I had sewn a dress specifically for the occasion, it was a floor length strapless, red gown. It clung to me until my hips and then it fell gracefully to the floor. I stood up turning around in the mirror, the hair and makeup artists had done a wonderful job at accentuating my features . My hair was tumbling gracefully in perfectly natural looking ringlets
"Wow" I heard a familiar voice behind me. I smiled bashfully, Roger never failing to make me blush. I turned to see an absolutely ravishing looking Roger. He wore a black fitted suit with a simple tie. His hair was styled to perfection, framing his face perfectly. He smiled at me, oh god that smile.
"Rog-Roger, you look amazing" I said my eyes trailing over him. He smiled at me again, blushing a little. My heart meted gently
"You look amazing Evie. You are so beautiful, what did I do to deserve you?" he came closer, closing the gap between us. He held my hands in his gently, his thumbs brushing my knuckles soothingly.
"Roger? Evelyn?" A small runner appeared "You are on soon, come with me" Roger planted a kiss on my cheek. His fingers lacing together with mine, he squeezed my hand as we heard our names announced. Cheers followed as a set of curtains opened, casting a gleaming light on to us. We both smiled perfectly as we walked hand in hand over to the plush sofa awaiting us.
"Everyone give a warm welcome to Evelyn Dove Lily and Roger Meddows Taylor" Roger squeezed my hand, seizing my attention
"You specifically requested they put Meddows in didn't you?" He hissed in my ear
"You know me so well Meddows"I smiled back. Both of us sank in to the awaiting sofa as the crowd quietened
"Hello Evelyn, Roger. You two do make a gorgeous couple if I do say so" he smiled at the both of us cozied up together "Evelyn, I heard you have been busy with your designing. Everyone is dying to see what you have in store after your fantastic job during the boys tour"
"Thank you. I am really excited to release some new designs and hopefully inspire people to feel comfortable in what they wear" I smiled back, surprised in the confidence that coated my voice.
"Roger, you must be every proud. Evelyn seems very talented" the host smirked at us. Roger put his arm around me
"I'm so proud of Evie. She is insanely talented. She was the true driving force behind the entire 'A night at the Opera' album. She wrote my drum part, wrote the song along with Freddie and made sure we didn't all kill each other" he paused as everyone laughed along with him "We couldn't have done it without her"
"Wow Evelyn. You really seemed to have him wrapped around your little finger" the host laughed at me. The rest of the show flew by most of it filled with funny anecdotes and Roger talking about the band and the album. I occasionally jumped in providing a few sweet comments or quick jabs at Roger.
"So Evelyn please tell us about what you are wearing. Is it a design of your own?" I answered with a detailed reply about when I was growing up and began designing my own princess dresses then moved on to properly designing things to sell in a local store. Then finally applying to university and being offered a scholarship. We talked for a little longer about various things, the audience lapping up every second of it.
"Now I believe Roger has something to ask Miss Lily?" the prouder smiled at me and I shot Roger a confused look. He picked up my hands in his, kissing one of them chastely
"Evie. I love you. We have been through so much together. You make me so happy and you make me a better man every single day. I love you and I want to spend every minute of every hour loving you" He paused "I bought a bigger apartment for a reason, I want you to move in with me Evie" the audience gasped, I knew this was a big step for us. Roger did too. I looked at his nervous face, his hand fiddling gently with his tie. I smiled at him lovingly
"Yes Roger. Of course" I smiled as he grabbed both sides of my face and planted a loving kiss on my lips. An audible "aww" was sounded by the audience as they watched the exchange of love between Roger and I. I couldn't wipe the wide grin from my face.
"That's all we have time for tonight folks. Thank you so much for joining me Evelyn and Roger you have both been utterly fantastic. Goodnight Everyone" the host smiled as we all waved at the camera
"We are off the air!" A nearby prouder shouted as the cameras turned away from us. The host smiled and thanked us for being on the show before heading backstage to go home
"Thank you Meddows" I almost whispered to Rooger as he sat next to me
"What for?" he questioned
"Everything. I love you Roger"
"I love you Evie"
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- 4 months later-
Roger and I were happily back in London in our shared apartment. It was beautiful and Roger treated me as if I were royalty. The last 3 months the boys had done a world tour. It had been completely and utterly wonderful. They had now become household names, it had proved hard. Everywhere Roger and I went we seemed to be bombarded by the press, they seemed to want to know every single little detail about our relationship. Some even having the nerve to ask about our sex life, Rog and I just usually played it off with a joking comment. However it was becoming a little overwhelming. The band's last album was a huge success, it had instantly shot up the charts and I knew they were already working on new material.
My fashion line was inevitably getting more popular, now being stocked in shops all across the country. With some even being shipped internationally. Roger and I had been invited to countless fashion shows by famous designers and seemed to be deemed as a so called 'power couple'. Since Mary and Freddie had broken up, and ended their engagement Freddie hadn't been the same. He was now dating the repulsive Paul Prenter, much to Roger and my dismay. He seemed to be everywhere you turned, constantly interjecting and giving unwanted opinions on situations that didn't even concern him. However in some good news Holly and John had their first child. A darling little girl called Callie Deacon, she was absolutely beautiful. They were set to get married in a week and I had never seen Holly more stressed in her life. I had agreed to sew her dress and I had to admit. I had done a beautiful job.
I was sitting in the living room, sinking in to the plush sofa that overlooked the buzzing city of London. The large penthouse Roger and I shared was absolutely stunning. Our own touches had been to it, so now it really was home. My mum and dad had been over a few times as had Roger's family. I adored each and every single one of hem. Roger and I moving I moving in together was one of the best decisions we had made in a long time. It seemed like another piece of the puzzle slotting in to place. I heard a door swing open and turned around to see Roger standing stark naked in the doorway of our bedroom.
"Didn't wait for me to wake up Lily Pad?" he smirked watching as my eyes trailed over his body
"I couldn't put up with your snoring any longer. I needed to escape" I laughed at him "Cup of tea Meddows?"
"I've got a feeling me being naked and a scalding cup of tea could be a lethal combination" he laughed "Freddie called some emergency band meeting this morning anyway, at his. Not too sure what it's about if I'm being honest. Shit, I didn't realise the time. I need to go soon, love"
"Better put some clothes on first Meddows"
"Yeah, Right. Good Idea"
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"FUCK SAKE" I heard an angry Roger shout from the large living room of the large apartment
"Rog. Relax" I heard Brian reply smoothly, trying to calm him down. I came out of the bedroom at this point. I witnessed Roger opening one of the large bottles of Jack Daniels, pouring himself a sizeable measure and gulping it down quickly. He took a deep breath, audibly exhaling
"Rog what's wrong?" I questioned timidly. My voice sounding weaker than I intended. I watched Brian out of the corner of my eye leaving. Closing the door behind him and smiling sadly at me.
"It's fucking Freddie. That's what's wrong!" he began to pace "He's such a fucking arsehole, always thinking everything is about him. I'm fucking sick of it!" he yelled slamming his fist and glass hardly on the counter. He poured himself another large whiskey and drained the glass. He poured another glass sighing heavily
"Do you want to talk Rog?" I said patting the soft cushion next to me. He hesitated slightly before grabbing the whiskey bottle and planting himself next to me. I could smell the whiskey lingering on his breath. I could sense a sadness in him
"Rog, talk to me" I said softly. He looked at me his eyes clouding with salty tears.
"It-It's Freddie" he said gently "H-He broke up the band. He killed Queen" Roger's voice trailed off sadly.
"he what?" I said, tears forming in my own eyes
"He quit the band, he's doing a solo album" Roger said, tears now rolling down his perfectly carved cheeks. I stroked his cheeks gently wiping away the tears. He began to cry harder his shoulders beginning to shake as I brought him in to an embrace.
"It's okay. It's okay Rog" I said stroking his soft mane of hair
"I just- He's my best friend. I love him, were family. You don't just turn your back on family like that" He kept sobbing "What if I never see him again Evie? I wanted him to best man at our wedding. I had big plans for us"
"it's okay Rog" he continued to cry in my arms
"Evie, you promise you'll never leave me? Promise? Please Promise me!" he said his hands cupping my face.
"I promise Rog. I promise"
This was kinda sad to write. I hope you are all actually still enjoying this â¡â¡
Peace and Love, Evie xxx
*edit: I'm sorry I felt like I've let u guys down with this chapter n them not getting engaged :'(