Chapter 13

"One more to go and then the evening is ours!” Maggie says.

You carefully lift the last piece of art off the wall with Maggie’s help and put it in a safe package, so that none of the artwork gets ruined.

“Is it just me or is this still unbelievable?” you ask, finishing up.“It’s not just you. This is pretty amazing!” Maggie replies.“Amazing?! Try incredible!” you squeal, spinning around the room.

Maggie starts laughing and you take her hands and both start dancing around the room. After about 10 minutes of just messing around you and Maggie hear a knock on the door.

“I hope I’m not interrupting, but I have some exciting news!” Viv says, entering the room.“Great! We were just finishing up for the day.” Maggie says, panting.“Well, since you gals are done for the day, I was wondering if you could start on the backdrop.”

You totally forgot about the surprise, but acted as if you didn’t right away.

“Of course. Let me get my supplies from my room.” you say and head over the the elevator.

In your suite…

I grabbed the smallest suitcase, which is full of most of my supplies that I need in order to paint, along with my backpack and then locked my door. As I waited for the elevator doors to open, I felt a tap on my shoulders. I jumped a little and then turned around to see the biggest smile I’ve ever seen.

“Hey! Leaving so soon?” Jensen asked, pointing to your suitcase.“Oh no.” you chuckle. “I had to get my supplies for a project that I’m working on.” you answer, cursing at yourself for forgetting that this is a surprise.“Really? What’s the project?” he asked.“I’m just painting a simple landscape scene. Nothing too exciting.” you reply with a smile.

His green eyes crinkle as he smiles back.“Well, I have to head downstairs anyways. I have a full schedule today, so hopefully tomorrow I have more free time.” he says as the elevator doors open.“It’s almost 4:30. You have to be almost done for the day.” you say.

He sighs. “Conventions are super different than art shows schedule wise. We have autographs, photo ops, meet and greets, and many stage performances.”“Wow! You’re right! All I have to do is stand by the door and look pretty.” you say with a chuckle.“Well, you already do tha--.” he stops himself, but you heard him and see that his face is red like a tomato.

You look at the ground, trying to hide your blush from his compliment. Luckily, the elevator doors open and you swiftly get out as soon as possible. You almost make it to the conference room to get started on the backdrop, but you hear your name being called by a familiar voice.

“Hey, Jane! Wait!”You turn around and see Jensen running up to you.“You dropped this.” he says, holding out the same paintbrush he returned to you at the airport.“Geez! You’re a lifesaver. Thank you again.” you say, smiling.“Yeah. It looks like you need a new backpack.”

He gestures to your backpack. You flip it around and see a large hole on the bottom corner.

“Shoot! I really liked this backpack.” you say with a sad sigh.“It looks like it’s seen better days.” he says and you laugh.“Yeah. My dad gave it to me on my senior year of high school. I’m surprised that it lasted this long!” you say.

He chuckles and says, “Well, I better let you start on that painting.”“Oh yes!” you say with a nervous chuckle because he made you forget about it again.“Hopefully tomorrow we have more free time to hang out.” he says and gives you the paintbrush.“I agree. See you tomorrow!” you say and walk into the room.