Bad Attitude (13 page)
“But it wasn't my ideaâthere is noâI don'tâ”
A commotion in the outside lobby drowned Molly's stammered objection. She sucked in a quick, startled breath when she saw Mitch. He was followed by a gaggle of shoving reporters and photographers. Shouldering his way into Peter's office, Mitch joined them.
“You've seen the morning paper,” Mitch said, nodding to the stack on Peter's desk. “Are you collecting them for souvenirs, Molly?”
She glared at him.
“Well, Red,” he continued calmly, “we're all waiting for your answer.”
All at once Molly saw past the self-assured movie star to the scared man who had risked the ultimate humiliation to win her heart, to prove that he loved her.
She couldn't say no.
But she could make him squirm. And she would enjoy every delicious moment of the torture.
“I don't see anyone on bended knee.” She sniffed, pushing back her curls.
“Now you do,” he answered, dropping onto one knee. Cameras flashed.
“Peter's rehired me,” she said, taking care to put her boss on record next. “Do I have to quit my job, if we get married?” she asked him.
“No,” Peter answered.
Molly looked to Mitch for confirmation. “You heard the boss,” he said and shrugged. “But there is one condition.”
“And what might that be?”
“I have to be your number one client.”
“I think that can be arranged. Right, Peter?”
Peter nodded.
She stalled. “Will you still give me extravagant clothing?”
“As much as your mercenary heart desires,” he teased, “on one condition.”
“What's that?” she asked warily.
“Anything I pay for, I get to pick out,” he answered.
Molly felt her face flame, but went on. “One last thing.”
“One last thing,” Mitch agreed.
“I get to choose all your leading ladies.”
“Done.”
“Do you promise?”
“Red⦔
“What?”
“Shut up and say yes.”
“Yes.”
International Intruder
Dateline L.A.
She Said Yes!
It wasn't easy. He had to do it on bended knee, but Hollywood heartthrob, Mitch Marlow, convinced his agent, Molly Hill, to marry him. That's a long way to go not to have to pay your ten percent, Marlow.
Stay tuned for wedding pics. You know the
Intruder
will get them.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Jesse
Is Taking the Loot!
Mitch Marlow has a monster hit on his hands and his new movie,
Jesse,
isn't even out yet. The trailer being previewed in movie theaters around the country has shot Marlow's ballad from
Jesse
to number one on the pop charts and created unprecedented interest in an unreleased movie.
Of course, the
Intruder
will be there for the premiere.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Jesse
Steals the Gold!
Two thumbs up. Five stars.
Jesse
has heart and Hollywood heartthrob, Mitch Marlow, in chaps and spurs. The former is going to win the film an Oscar nomination, and the latter is raking in more gold at the box office than Jesse James ever dreamed of.
We were there for the star-studded premiere, and the
Intruder
will be there for the Oscar awards.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Elvis Spotted At Hollywood Wedding!
Superagent Molly Hill wed Oscar nominee Mitch Marlow in the garden of Peter Ketteridge's Beverly Hills mansion.
The bride and groom slipped briefly into a white canvas tent before the wedding for some sort of private ceremony.
But they weren't missed by the wedding guests, who were busy gawking at Elvis, filling his tuxedo pockets with wedding cake.
The
Intruder'
s film didn't develop. Could it be that Elvis is a vampire?
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Molly Marlow Steals Oscar Spotlight!
Mitch Marlow won the Oscar for his portrayal of Jesse James in
Jesse,
but his very pregnant wife stole the show by going into labor during his acceptance speech.
The
Intruder
will have first pictures of the Marlow heir.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
It's a Boy! It's a Boy!
It's twins! Matthew and Peter Marlow were born at midnight and one minute after.
Mitch is rumored to have given Molly a string of antique pearls. Molly, the nurses on the maternity floor claim, gave Mitch a certificate for a vasectomy.
The
Intruder
doesn't believe it for a moment. There are sure to be more productions coming from this talented team.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
The Ketteridge Agency Goes Coed!
Molly Marlow has become a full-fledged partner with Peter Ketteridge. The first project of the new Ketteridge Marlow Agency is a film to be directed by Molly's Oscar-winning husband, Mitch Marlow.
The film is to star Sonny and Heather Simms as Beauty and the Beast, the nineties version.
This is one the
Intruder
wants to watch!
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Who Is This Mystery Woman?
Is Peter Ketteridge about to sprinkle fairy dust upon the lovely who appeared with him on the “Run Away with the Rich and Famous” segment, or were the six hulking men in the background indicative of a more personal interest?
Anyone who can identify this mystery woman will win a year's free subscription to the
Intruder.
International Intruder
Dateline L. A.
Confirmed Bachelor Bites the Dust!
Mrs. Thelma Ketteridge of L.A. announced the engagement of her only son, Peter Ketteridge, to Angie Weir, the mystery woman who accompanied him on the Life-styles trip.
Angle's six older brothers were seen emerging from the Ketteridge Marlow Agency last week, no doubt there to congratulate Peter on his wise decision to marry their baby sister.
A free subscription to the
International Intruder
is going out to Mrs. Thelma Ketteridge.
“H
OW DO YOU SUPPOSE
Peter and Angie are handling the weekend with the twins?” Mitch asked Molly as they entered their room at Moral Courts, White Castle burgers and Ted Drew's concretes in hand.
“They've probably taken a vow of childlessness,” Molly said and laughed.
“And doglessness,” Mitch added, referring to the pair of Irish setter puppies they'd bought the twins.
“How did you register this time?” Molly asked, plopping onto the bed and unwrapping one of the bite-size burgers.
“Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Marlow,” he said proudly.
“Do you think that's wise?” she asked.
“Are you kidding? I've also arranged for them to put up a plaque in this room.”
“What?” Molly asked, choking.
“If Michael Jackson can have his own room at Disneyland⦔
They took turns feeding each other between laughter and kisses. Sweet memories of another time shared the room with them.
“Well, what do you want to do now, Mrs. Marlow?” Mitch asked when they'd polished off the last of the food.
Molly considered him as he leaned against the headboard, hands clasped behind his head. Her eyes shone.
“Shopping is a good way to celebrate an anniversary,” she suggested.
He shook his head.
“Dancing is another good way to celebrate.”
He shook his head.
“No shopping? No dancing? Is that what you're saying?”
“You catch on fast, Red. We can't leave the room right now.”
“Why not?”
“We've only been here ten minutes. I have a reputation to uphold as a Hollywood heartthrob. I signed my real name at the register, remember.”
“I see,” Molly said, crawling up the bed to lie across him. She turned off the light.
He unzipped her linen walking shorts. “Did you bring the red cowboy boots?” he asked.
Molly laughed again. “You've got a fetish, Mr. Marlow.”
“Yeah,” he agreed, tugging at her soft, springy curls. “I love the color red.”
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