"Everyone needs a break", those were the last words I heard from my boss and were now still ringing in my ears as I boarded the 757 flight to Miami. It had been a very busy week in the Fashion industry, as every New York Fashion week is. And actually been a very busy month for me since I work for the largest fashion production company in New York. I worked on the styling team and our job was to make sure that each outfit that hit the runway, was pulled together perfectly. The shows we handled were a huge success for our company. The only problem was, I had passed out back stage right after the final walk of the Houghton show and had to be taken to the emergency room, where the Doctor announced in front of everyone there, my Mother, my best friend, Tammy, and my boss, that I needed some rest and that the fainting spell had to be due to the stress. That was probably true along with the fact that it was the biggest week of my career, and I had also just split from my boyfriend of two years. Those facts alone added to my not needing much food or sleep, so I threw myself into my work. Anyway, here I am about to board this plane on a so called haitus from the world, my world. I was actually going to meet up with my brother, Joe who currenty lives in Los Angeles, working as a freelance writer for several magazines. My brother insisted I come to Miami because he would be there interviewing for the iHeart Radio Music Festival. And after a long discussion, I agreed to go, besides I loved Miami.
As I boarded the plane I immediately started looking for my seat, which thank God my brother booked my seat right in front of the First Class curtain. I liked that, because I can see who's going in and out of there. At this point people were already over there getting themselves situated when I notice some nice looking guys up there. Now thats a plus, even though I hope to be chillin, its always nice to see good looking men. Anyway, I popped my earphones into my iphone and settled in for hopefully a nice flight. While getting ready for take off and while the flight attendant was prepping us with instructions, I noticed a guy standing in first class that looked like Bruno Mars. He was very handsome and I kinda liked his music so even though I tried not to stare, when he went to turn and sit he caught me checking him out and he smiled and sat down. I closed my eyes as we took off and while I started to dose off, I was thinking, I wonder if that was really him? Then I thought, I don't need another musician in my life, although he was so fine. Justin was enough musician in my life right now. He and I have been friends for several years, and even though I don't see him as much since we stopped being friends with benefits, we do still care about each other.
After about two and a half hours we were finally landing in Miami. Now I was getting excited for a wonderful few days of rest and relaxation in the sun. I quickly grabbed my purse and got off the plane forgetting to even look again for the handsome Bruno look alike. I picked up my luggage and was now sitting waiting for my brother who is famous for being late.
Finally I hear a familiar voice, "Che' Che'!!" the voice called out. I turned to see two good looking young men walking toward me. They were dressed in the usual, T-shirt and jeans, one with a hat, and one with Ray Bans on his head. "Luke!" I screamed, as we reached out to hug each other he lifted me up and twirled me around. Luke was my brother's best friend whom I had not seen in a few years. While Luke put me down I turned to my brother, "Your Late Joey!!" I said looking annoyed. "Whatever, Cheyanne", he said, "You're lucky I came to get you, you could have caught a cab to the Epic." I smacked his arm and he gave me a hug. "Good to see you Sis". They grabbed my luggage and we started walking to Joe's rented car. "Che' you really look great, even though I heard you were not feeling so hot recently", said Luke. I turned to Joey, and said "Big mouth!" "I'm fine, just exhausted and had a little episode is all." I continued. "That dude, Mark not taking good care of you? You know I always had a crush on you, I would not let you get sick...." Luke started "They broke up!" Joe butted in. "Why you all in mine?" I asked playfully, "and how'd you know?" I asked Joe. "Mom told me.....she thinks that is your problem", he replied looking concerned. "You alright?" he asked. "Yeah, I'm good and glad to be done with it".
We headed to my favorite Hotel, The Epic, overlooking the Biscayne Bay. In the car we talked about what was happening for the weekend. And that Joey had some interviews to do with some of the groups that would be performing for the Concert on Saturday night and how Luke just came along for the free perks and festivities. Joey said he needed to arrive early, because a lot of the groups come in tonight to start getting ready and he could get some interviews in between rehearsals. That's when I remembered..."Hey, I think Bruno Mars was on my flight, or it sure looked like him", I told them. "Did you get his autograph?" Luke teased. I shot him the bird. "I'm not a groupie, I am just saying". By the time we got to the hotel it was 6pm, and I was hungry so after checking in we planned to meet in the lobby and have dinner in the Hotel restaurant.
"Hey, Joey" I said, while heading to the check in desk, "What floor are we on?". "Luke and I are on the 17th, but you are on the 29th, the Club level", he said. "Wow, you gave me Club?, Why didn't you take it for yourself?", I continued. "It was all that was available and its a King bed and this dude" pointing to Luke, "Is not sleeping in the same bed with me" Joey said. Luke chimed in laughing "Nope, no way!". We all bust out laughing, "Ah he snores huh?" I teased. "Whatever......meet us in the lobby in an hour" Joe finished. I nodded, got my key and headed to my room.
I loved my room. This is why the Epic is my favorite Hotel. I immediately walked over the the sliding glass door that lead to the balcony over looking Area 31 (dining area), the two Pools, one hot and one cool, and Cabanas. What I also loved about the Epic was that Pool was on the 16th Floor and I was on the Club Level so that even though I was on the 29th Floor, I was only 16 flights up from the pool so the view was excellent.
I took a shower and changed into somethng casual for the evening, which consisted of a navy blue silk blouse, skinny jeans and red louboutin sandals. Joey had to meet up with whomever he was interviewing and then we were going bar hopping so I needed to be comfortable and cute. I curled my hair a little with my wand and applied my favorite red lipstick and was out the door.
Down in the lobby I saw Luke. "Hey Che" he said "Joe is over there talking to Bruno Mars" he pointed. "Oh wow! I guess thats one of his interviews", I said. "I guess", Luke replied "Anyway he told me to bring you over when you got down so, lets go". Luke lead me over to the table where Joe was standing talking to Bruno and a few others at the table. There were at least 10 people at that table. Joe looked over as we approached. "Hey, Che', you ready to eat?" he said. "Yeah I'm starved", he then turned to Bruno who was looking me straight in the eye with a beautiful smile on his face, and every now and then he looked me up and down. He smiled when Joey said "Oh yeah Bruno, this is my sister Cheyanne and my buddy Luke". We all said our hellos, He stood up to shake Luke's hand and then mine. He held my hand for what seemed like an eternity and squinted at me, tilting his head to one side, "Didn't I see you on our flight today?". "Yes, so that was you" I said. "Yeah I could never forget that pretty face", he continued. I smiled, "Thanks, but I bet you have pretty women around you all day," I said nodding toward the women at his table. While I spoke to him it seemed like everyone disappeared and it was just him and I, until he followed with, "Beautiful girls all over the world I could be chasing but my time would be wasted cause they got nothin' on you baby", speaking matter of factly and tilting his head looking at my ass. And everyone bust out laughing. "How smooth was that!!??" he yelled to his friends. Phil and Ryan slapped five, "How smooth was that??" This time he was looking at me laughing, I just shook my head and laughed. "Ahh, c'mon," he smiled looking at me. Cute and charming I thought to myself. Joe interrupted, "Hey hey! Down boy that's my sister" he teased Bruno. "Sorry man she's beautiful", Bruno said as he looked at me and winked. Then I took my hand back and said "Nice meeting you", as Luke, Joe and I started for our dinner table. "Alright, Joe", Bruno started, "I'll see you tomorrow". Then he gave me a wink as we walked away that made my stomach do a flip.
What the hell is wrong with me, I thought to my self, what is my stomach doing, and why did this man just make me feel all flustered? I unsually have it all together, and it's the men on the other hand that are the nervous ones. Is this what, that fine ass face and beautiful smile does to all the women? I can't wait to see him in action at the concert. This should be very interesting and I am very intrigued. But I need to keep my head, I am not a groupie, nor do I want to be in that catagory. Yes, he just melted my panties, but that's it, that's as far as it needs to go.