-
And, and..?!?- Dorothy almost shouted with impatience. I had to take away
the receiver from my ear in order not to hurt my hearing.
- Well, they're coming to Poland in two weeks...- I answered slowly.
- Yay!!- she cried excitedly and then I heard her muffled voice saying to
someone "I'm going to meet Westlife!"
I had to laugh a bit, but it wasn't over yet...
- AND??- she insisted once again.
- ...and- yeah, I'm going to interview them. AND- to answer your next
question- Ann has let me take you with me- I finished the sentence with
relief.
- You're gorgeous!- she gasped with joy.
-...and don't you forget it sister!- I laughed. -You wouldn't believe how
much I had to beg my boss to let you in with me. And one more thing-
you'll be there as the second interviewer, so...- she didn't let me
finish.
-... I better behave. I know that!- I could almost see her huge grin, even
if we were talking on the phone.
-That's right. That means no jumping for joy in front of the lads, no
squealing with happiness and- first of all- no Bryan snogging!!- I said
jokingly.
- Ouch, why not?? If he wants it...
- Yeah, yeah... but you better ask first, okay??- I was laughing rather
hard now.
- Sure thing, sugar!- she was laughing too but then gasped -Oh, that
reminds me... I have to find my tape with Claudia Schiffer's exercises at
last...
- Yeah, whatever!- I smiled -You're beautiful anyway!
- Thanks, but I sure need some exercising... Well, gotta go and get
started! Talk to ya soon, yes?
- Sure thing! Sweet dreams and don't thank me- I said cheekily.
- I won't!- she grinned. - Byeee!
- Bye, you nasty one!- I smiled and put away the receiver.
Well, that was settled then- I was going to interview Westlife together
with my friend. But why wasn't I as excited as Dorothy?
For sure it wasn't because I didn't like Westlife- I was a fan of them,
just like my best friend. But to say the truth, I was a bit nervous about
this whole interview thing. I was rather a beginner if it came to be a
journalist and I haven't done too many interviews yet. In fact, before
every single one I was getting usually a little nervous, even if it wasn't
anyone really famous. But the thought of interviewing my favourite group
sent shivers down my spine.
' What if I say something stupid and they're going to laugh at me? ' was
my biggest concern. I knew I was being silly, cause everyone said they
were nice guys, but still it was bothering me a bit.
' Well I just hope I won't make a total fool of myself! ' I thought and
with that I went to sleep...
Chapter
2
THE DAY HAS COME. Oh okay, I was exaggerating, but still I was very
nervous. Completely opposite to Dorothy though! All the way from the city
center to the hotel Westlife were staying at, she was grinning like no
tomorrow. Good she had ears to stop this smile from encircling her head!
5 minutes before the interview was due to start, we walked into the hotel
lobby. There we spotted a guy from Polish BMG who greeted us.
- Hi ladies! My name's Marcin, I'm taking care of the lads on their promo
tour in Poland.
- Hi, nice to meet you- we said in unison.
- You still have to wait about 10 minutes, cause the TV crew hasn't
finished filming yet.
- No problem- I said. At least I had some time to cool down.
We all sat down in the lobby and waited for the TV people to come out
finally. Marcin couldn't miss this huge smile on Dorothy's face.
- I assume you're a fan then?- he asked, grinning.
– Yeah- she replied, her eyes all dreamy.
Marcin laughed a bit -I have to admit that before they came here I thought
they were a group of total jerks...
- ..and now?- I asked curiously.
- ...and now, after being almost 24 hours a day with them, I think they're
really nice guys.
- Duh!- Dorothy shrugged - I knew that even before I've met them!
I smiled. Finally, I was getting relaxed. ' What the hell!' I thought '
They won't bite me, will they?'
- Dorothy? Have you prepared any questions for them?-I asked looking at her.
- What? Oh, sure... here you go- she said as she handed me a piece of
paper. I read them and started laughing out loud.
- What?!- she raised her eyebrows.
- You can't ask them THAT!- I couldn't stop smiling. I handed the list to
Marcin and his reaction was similar to mine.
- Good God, they're going to kick you out of the room as soon as they hear
it!- he said in amusement.
- Ooookay... then I'm not coming!- she said looking upset.
- If you say so...
Suddenly
we saw a guy with a camera and another one with a mike coming out of the
lift. Me and Dorothy almost jumped out of our seats.
- Finished?- Marcin asked them.
- Yes, thanks a lot.
He looked at us - It's your turn ladies. Let's go.
– Thanks- I said and followed Marcin straight to the lift, not even
looking if Dorothy was behind me. But
I
knew she was.
As I looked back, I noticed that a smile has reappeared on her face.
- I thought you weren't coming?- I asked cheekily.
Chapter
3
As we reached the room where Westlife were doing interviews, Dorothy
suddenly stopped and took a deep breath.
- I can't do it- she whispered. I smiled when I noticed that tables have
turned- she was the one who was being nervous now.
- Of course you can!- I said and as Marcin has opened the door, I
literally pushed her in to the room.
- Well hello there!- I heard a familiar voice coming out of there.
I stepped in and saw Kian, Shane, Mark and Nicky sitting on a couch and
staring at Dorothy. Well, she looked kinda odd standing there not knowing
what to do or say. I smiled widely as I saw why she wasn't being herself:
Bryan was standing inches from her, at a table, pouring himself a glass of
water.
I cleared my throat and introduced myself.
- Hi, my name's Kate- I said as I shook hands with everyone - Me and my
friend here, Dorothy, are supposed to interview you guys for "Pop
Stars” magazine but I'm not sure if she's ever going to get out of this
shock she's in at the moment...- I smiled.
They laughed a little.
- What's the matter, sweet cheeks?- Bryan turned to her and smiled widely.
Dorothy turned bright red and mumbled:
- Oh...ummm...I'm just...happy to see you- she smiled shyly.
- And we're very happy to see YOU- Bryan grinned and put his arm around
Dorothy's shoulder. I started to laugh as I saw the horror in her eyes.
The rest of the guys watched the whole scene with amusement. I glanced at
them quickly and noticed how good they all looked: relaxed, smiling
and...well, gorgeous! It sure was incredible to finally meet them in
person!
- I'm sorry to interrupt, but can we just get on with it?- I smiled and
look at them. I had to act professionally, you know!
- Yes, of course!- Nicky said seriously - Sit down ladies- he added and
pointed at a chair in front of the large couch they were sitting on.
- And, um... what about...- I started but Bryan cut in.
- ...Dorothy? Well, she can sit with us, can't you sugar?- he looked at
her and she nodded slowly, trying to smile at the same time.
- Come on guys, make some space for the lady!-Shane shouted and Kian and Mark moved a bit, letting her and Bryan
sit between them. Let me just add, that Bry never let go of Dorothy's
shoulder...
Finally they all calmed down a bit and I had the chance to hit it off with
my first question...
The whole interview was perfect. I never thought it would go so easily:
the guys were answering the questions honestly and I got even more then I
expected, they even revealed some secrets that I knew would interest most
of the fans. What's more, all of us had wonderful fun- the guys were
joking all the time and both me and Dorothy even scored a small
"cushion fight", as she took the chance and asked them her
questions, that earlier made me and Marcin so amused and horrified at the
same time!
- Well, I hate to say it...but that's it! Thank you so much guys!- I said
smiling sadly and approached them to say goodbye. As I got a hug from all
of them plus a 'thank you' (and some pleasant shivers while I was hugging
Mark...) I stood in front of Dorothy and Bryan. She finally 'woke up' and
took her gaze away from him, as he stood up and gave me a kiss on the
cheek.
- Thank you very much, we really enjoyed it!- he exclaimed and hugged me.
- Oh, we enjoyed it even more. I can't remember the last time I laughed so
hard! Thanks for the stomach-ache!- I joked and looked at my friend.
- Dorothy, say goodbye...- I whispered and shook her a little, as by the
looks of it she was definitely up in the clouds.
- Oh.. yeah..bye Kate- she looked at me with a reflection of Bryan still
in her eyes and then continued staring at him.
We all started laughing like crazy.
- Dorothy!- I shouted between fits of laughter - I meant: say goodbye to
the guys, not me! WE BOTH have to go, honey!
It finally got to her and she blushed.
- Oh, okay...bye guys!- she said with a disappointed look in her eyes, but
lighten up when Bry kissed her on the cheek.
Just then Marcin walked into the room and asked if we were done yet.
- Yeah, we are-I said and
looked back again - Bye guys and thanks!
I
smiled and gazed at Mark one last time... Gosh, I think I began to have a
huge crush on him. 'Yeah, a smart thing to do! Like you'd see him again!'
I thought to myself.
- Lads, I have great news for you- Marcin started and watched their eyes
getting filled with questions.
- You have an evening off, starting from...- he glanced at his watch
-...now!
- Yay! So soon? I thought we had three more interviews coming!- Kian
exclaimed with excitement.
- Be patient- Marcin laughed -first thing tomorrow morning!
Shane almost jumped for joy - Where are we going guys?
Dorothy and me still stood there watching them and smiling. They looked
like little kids who were told they were going to the playground. Just
then Dorothy gave me an insisting look.
I cleared my throat and cut in:
- Well... we do know some cool places to go around here...- I started but
they didn't let me finish.
- Let's go then!- Kian shouted and ran out of the door, closely followed
by Shane.
- Someone has told them that Polish girls kiss best...- Mark said with an
excusing look...
