| The photo shoot itself amounted to three hours not including the make-up, hair and wardrobe changes in between. Kelci was exhausted and very happy that the interview part was rescheduled for 7 that evening so she could enjoy a relaxed dinner with Rock and Gina first. The interview went smoothly for the first half hour while they discussed her new film involving a biracial relationship in the deep South. She spoke of Will Smith fondly as well as his wife Jada and even mentioned that she was a little nervous to do the film's intense love scene." "It was like the third day of filming so we weren't very well acquainted but I was supposed to kiss him and his wife was just to the left of the camera. It was so awkward at first, then we found out that the paint on the barn wall bled onto Will's palm when he cupped my face and my cheeks were crimson. It was so funny, but eventually we settled down. I'm told that the shot looks very believable even though you don't see much," Kelci smiled and Matt Jackson, the reporter, finally collected himself. "Is it hard to perform love scenes when you're seeing someone?" "I don't know. I haven't attempted any." "Do you think it'll be difficult?" Matt asked and leaned forward in his chair. "I guess it'll depend on the intensity of the scene." "Does JC have any say in the movies you choose?" "So far, he's been incredibly supportive." "Would you ever turn down a part if he insisted?" "If JC had major reservations about me taking a specific role, we would discuss them at length and I would make my decision then," Kelci smiled. "His opinion is very important to me." "Does he ask your opinion on his work?" "Sometimes he'll struggle with a lyric or melody and ask me, but I know nothing about music so I can only tell him what I think. Usually he directs his work questions to people who understand completely what he's talkin' about. I do get the ‘does this look OK' question." "How often do you have sex?" Matt dropped a bomb, but Kelci responded beautifully. "How does that effect my ability to act or his ability to sing and write?" "It doesn't." "Exactly, so why should I share such personal information?" Kelci challenged with a smirk and Souther accent. "How often do you and your partner have sex?" "That's irrelevant." "My point exactly." "How long have you been a couple?" Mat moved on, impressed by her tasteful tactics. "Almost 6 months." "Did he give you any special presents for Christmas or Valentine's Day?" "Yes, he is a very thoughtful person and has this ability to find exactly what you never realized you were looking for. We were very new at that point, but....he amazes me sometimes," she grinned. "What's a typical date with JC like?" "Well...when I was filming here in LA at the beginning of our relationship, we would have dinner and hang out. Nothing too big because I was keeping crazy hours and he was in the studio a lot. He's the type of guy that you could do a wide range of things with. You could sit and talk for hours about everything and be just as comfortable as when you are sharing the Sunday paper, both absorbed in your own thoughts, but you're still together." "Do you love him?" "I am very much in love with him," her eyes truly danced as she spoke and she tucked a stray lock of still straight hair behind her ear. "He makes me happy." "What is the one thing you two fight most about?" "Um...well...we challenge each other on many issues, but I think the thing we argue about the most is whose going to pay when we go out." "Really?" Matt chuckled. "Don't get me wrong, it's nice for him to pay, but I don't know, maybe it's my self-reliant nature. But I think if I suggest going out to dinner then I should pay. Don't you?" "Well...I see both sides. Who usually wins?" "The wait staff," she laughed. "If one of us doesn't give in right away, we'll both pay so we don't argue in public because it's not a winnable issue," she laughed. "Does it happen often?" "Uh....not too often. It's hard to go out a lot, especially with their tour comin' up." "Does that bother you?" "No, not really. I'm a fan so I'm lookin' forward to their tour and I see how hard they are working. Besides stayin'' in can be more relaxin' then arrangin' security and all that jazz." "What's the hardest thing about dating a mega star?" Matt asked then sipped his water. "I think the schedule with the crazy hours and people demanding your time in 6 different directions at once." "Are the fans a hindrance? Or annoyance?" "No, never. It is a little hard to swallow your food when one of them pops up and screams in your ear. It's also a lil' hard when they claim to know more about the duration of your relationship when they don't know you personally. I understand their concern for JC's happiness, but he's a very intelligent man. I think he can handle our relationship," she spoke carefully. "I do appreciate their interest in his happiness and, if he ever decides that I'm not what happiness feels like, I love him enough to let him go as my boyfriend." "Do you think you'll be together for a long time?" "I hope so." "Do you think you'll get married?" Matt smiled as he asked. "I...I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens." "Does your family like him? Your parents?" "My parents are no longer alive, but Rachel, my best friend, and Rock, my security guard, are betting on him. They know he makes me happy and he treats them with the utmost respect." The timer went off, indicating the end of their interview. "Well, it's been lovely speaking with you, Kelci." "You as well, Matt. I hope you have what you need for your article. If you don't, get in touch with Mary and I'll give you a call," Kelci smiled as they shook hands. "Thank you." "My pleasure. Drive safely." Kelci headed back to JC's and settled in his big, lonely bed after a quick shower. She felt so small in the king sized bed and missed JC. The alarm clock read 11:15 so she knew it was too late to call him. With a deep sigh, she snuggled into the cool sheets and hugged his pillow as she fell asleep to Jenn's giggles from Ty's room. |