“You guys look amazing. Are you excited?”
“I’m excited for the movie to be out in the world. We worked so hard on it.”
“Congratulations.”
“Thanks. Enjoy the movie,” I say. I wave to the fans that are near the entrance.
“How’s the baby?” one of the girls in the front shouts.
“He’s great. Hanging out with his aunts tonight.” Rush’s sister and her wife are watching him tonight since our parents are already inside. There was no one else we would want to invite. We did have to warn them of the content of the movie. In fact, I made all of them read it last week so they could back out if need be, but they want to be here in order to support us—my poor dad. I’ve never done anything like this, and I won’t do it again unless Rush is in it. I have already decided that kissing is okay in a film but not simulated sex. There has to be a line, and I won’t cross it now that I’ve made it.
We take our seats. The room is buzzing with conversation. Stella walks up the stairs to the stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the premiere of Lust & Other Problems. The runtime is two hours and thirteen minutes. We hope you like it,” she says. I expected a long-winded speech, but this is good too.
The screen rolls down, and the movie opens with the ski lift scene. Rush is so fucking hot, and he’s all mine, I think as I grab his hand.
Thank God that wasn’t as awful as I thought it would be.
February 2023
Oscar Night
“Oh my God, we’re going to be late,” I cry as he slams his cock into me.
“So what?” he growls. I am trying to hold my amazing dress up, but it’s no use. We were seconds away from getting into the limo the studio sent, but he dragged me into the bathroom off the kitchen instead.
“You’re right. Harder. Faster. More,” I cry. He’s so fucking good at this. I know he’s all mine, but still. I don’t know what I would do if he weren’t.
He reaches around my hips and finds my clit, rubbing it in time with his thrusts. I come instantly. Seconds later, he fills me with his seed, pulls out, and puts my panties back in place. They are already ruined, but I’ll keep them on. I fix myself up and let Rush lead me out to the limo. Inside, I get him worked up again over his pants, but we arrive at the theatre before I can alleviate his desire.
I check myself in the mirror, amazed that only my hair and lipstick are slightly messed up. The dress is still perfect. I knew Migan wouldn’t let me down. Torran didn’t either. My handmade jewels are exquisite. I feel like a queen instead of just an actress.
We walk the red carpet, talking to anyone who stops us. It’s a lot. After almost an hour we finally take our seats near Meryl Streep. I am nominated along with her as Best Actress, but I have no chance in hell of winning. Rush is nominated for Best Actor. We are also nominated for the rest of the Big Five: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as Best Soundtrack, and Best Original Song.
This is my first nomination. The movie has gone on to gross $1,515,255,625, just making the top ten highest-grossing movies of all time, edging out the sequel to a popular animated film. I'm not even nervous. There are so many greats in my category.
“The winner of Best Actor in a Motion Picture is,” Ryan Reynolds, last year’s winner, says, jarring me out of my trance. “Rush Bennett, Lust & Other Problems.”
“Oh my God, baby. You won!” I shout as I stand up. He kisses me, and I just start crying. Probably because I’m pregnant again, yeah, we’ll go with that. I watch as he goes on stage and accepts his award. I am so proud of him at this moment. He more than earned this accolade.
“I’d like to thank the Academy for this honor. I’d like to thank my wife and beautiful co-star, Courtney South. This film would not have been what it was without her, and I would not be the same man I am without her. I love you, Court. I’d also like to thank my parents. Their support has propelled me to this very spot. Thank you to my fans too. Thank you,” he says, grinning from ear to ear. He walks off stage, and I sit back down.
“Once again, the nominees for Best Actress in a Motion Picture. Meryl Steep, Countess; Brie Larson, Madame LeBeouf; Samantha Klein, Over You; and Courtney South, Lust & Other Problems,” Melissa McCarthy says. I smile because I know the camera is on me. “And the Oscar goes to Courtney South, Lust & Other Problems.”