The Arrangement

By Jacqueline Campos

The hottest A-list couple in Hollywood, Julianne De Rossi and Blake Quinn, are young, talented, gorgeous, and in love. But, are they really? Blake is lusted after by the entire female population, but he is really into men.

And Julianne, stunning and voluptuous, every man’s dream, is a man crazy hot-blooded woman. Julianne has needs and wants and must look to satisfy her urges wherever she can find it, discreetly. Can she be happy with only being a sexual toy for the hottest men in Hollywood? Will her arrangement with Blake Quinn interfere with her deepest yearning for a boyfriend of her own? Will she find a man to love her for whom she really is?

How long can Blake lie about who he is? Will he be satisfied with the random and anonymous sex easily found in Hollywood?

How long can they keep up the façade, or will they break “The Arrangement?”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Luminosity Publishing LLP
• Release date: Jan 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781910397534

Jacqueline Campos

I am a screenwriter and novelist originally from Texas. I now reside in California, but the Southwest is always in my heart. I absolutely love to travel. My favorites cities are New York London, Paris, Sedona, Mykonos, and Cabo San Lucas. I’ve seen Stonehenge and the Parthenon—so many more monuments to see! I am currently training to make it up the Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan! I have been struck with an absolute desire to learn French. My dream is to have a long conversation with Marion Cotillard completely in French. Or maybe just sit through a French film without having to read subtitles. If that doesn’t manifest, I would love to learn to play the guitar so that I can become the fourth Dixie Chick.

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THE ARRANGEMENT

Jacqueline Campos

The hottest A-list couple in Hollywood, Julianne De Rossi and Blake Quinn, are young, talented, gorgeous, and in love. But, are they really? Blake is lusted after by the entire female population, but he is really into men.

And Julianne, stunning and voluptuous, every man’s dream, is a man crazy hot-blooded woman. Julianne has needs and wants and must look to satisfy her urges wherever she can find it, discreetly. Can she be happy with only being a sexual toy for the hottest men in Hollywood? Will her arrangement with Blake Quinn interfere with her deepest yearning for a boyfriend of her own? Will she find a man to love her for whom she really is?

How long can Blake lie about who he is? Will he be satisfied with the random and anonymous sex easily found in Hollywood?

How long can they keep up the façade, or will they break The Arrangement?

THE ARRANGEMENT

JACQUELINE CAMPOS

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THE ARRANGEMENT

Copyright © February 2015 Jacqueline Campos

ISBN: 978-1-910397-53-4

Cover Art by Poppy Designs

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This is a work of fiction. All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

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Dedication

This work is dedicated to Sara and Fred without whom it would not have been possible. Thank you for your unconditional love and support my entire life. There are no words to thank you with enough. I love you both so much!

To Rebecca for actually making it through my first novel and still giving me wonderful words of encouragement to pursue this. Thank you.

To Karla for calling me a writer for all of these years. Thank you.

To Patrice for reading this entire work and giving me the encouragement and confidence to see it through. Thank you.

Sonia, you saved me and I thank God for sending you to me. You are the kindest person I know!

Thank you Dad for your wit and charm—and genes.

Mark, you can keep a secret! Love you! Andrea and Debbie, thank you for buying my first book. It meant the world to me.

Chapter One

Julianne De Rossi wrung her hands as she paced the penthouse of the Beverly Hills Hotel. At twenty-four, Julianne had been an A-list movie actress for almost four years.

Ugh! You would think I’d be used to doing these silly movie junkets by now, she said to no one in particular in the room.

The pinstriped Armani pantsuit she wore without a blouse underneath did little to contain an ample bust that lay beneath. The pants of the suit had to be let out in the rear to fit her much-celebrated derriere. She fussed with her long brown curly hair in an almost unconscious manner. Her hair was her trademark, as were her big brown eyes.

Her personal assistant, Sophia Melendez paced beside her. You know all the questions they’re going to ask, Julianne. It’s a piece of cake! Sophia was a lesbian of twenty-nine. She whizzed after the actress in her customary torn designer skinny jeans and a boyish plaid shirt. She was rarely seen out of her Dr. Martens, but on this day she sported black converse sneakers. Julianne thought her to be a sweetheart and trusted her with her every secret. She had been Julianne’s assistant for three years. The second they met they clicked like sisters. Julianne was grateful that she had Sophia to accompany her on this journey.

Julianne took the water bottle from Sophia’s hand. I know. But sometimes I can get too relaxed, and before you know it, I’ve slipped and let out some really good dirt! Remember when I outed Gregory? I would never think that’s right to do, but it just came out… Like I was ordering pancakes or something!

Sophia gently led her to a vanity table with lights. I didn’t think it was a good idea to drink tequila before you did that press junket. Julianne took a seat at the table. Sophia continued, Besides, Gregory’s career continued to do great after that. In fact, I think he got bigger! He never packed arenas before. I think he owes that Grammy to you, actually. Sophia headed to the front door. Can I let everyone into the room again? You should get your makeup retouched. Julianne nodded and Sophia stepped into the hallway and let an army of stylists, Lulu the makeup artist, PR people, and assorted others into the room. They instantly darted to Julianne’s side.

Oh, you’re showing a bit of skin around the tummy. Let me work my magic with the body makeup and I will make those abdominals look phenomenal, Lulu said. On Lulu’s orders, Julianne stood and opened her pantsuit jacket exposing her bra and midsection.

Lulu froze with a makeup brush in her hand. Gracious! Those abs are absurd! Do you ever do anything but exercise, woman? Julianne shrugged. And you really say those spectacular tits are real?

Yes, for the hundredth time. Yes, born with them!

Not fair! Lulu frowned, putting away the makeup brush.

Sophia sat by the actress and checked Julianne’s phone for urgent messages. Blake is on his way up.

Oh good, I was starting to think he wasn’t going to show up. Julianne scoffed.

Have you thought of putting a tracking device on him? Lulu asked. I put one on my last boyfriend. I knew where his ass was at all times!

Julianne giggled. Blake is one of the good ones. I never even think of him cheating!

Honey, he’s the male version of you in a six-foot body! You must know there are women throwing themselves at him every minute! Lulu said. If I even thought I had a chance, I would be all over him myself. Dark-haired Adonises are my type! I don’t know which one of you is more beautiful.

Blake is so much more than his looks and body. Everyone focuses on that because he started as a print model. But, he is one of the best actors out there. He is much more than an action star, Julianne explained.

Yeah, Sophia added, his face was in all the magazines around the world, and that got him into his first film. But he wouldn’t have been able to get to the top if he didn’t have a ton of talent and drive.

Right on cue, Blake burst into the room. Hey everybody! He beamed. The women’s eyes in the room lit up. The hairdresser’s male assistant gave Blake a long, methodical look, starting from his feet, stopping at every protruding muscle, all the way up to his chiseled face.

Are you taking good care of my woman? Blake addressed the room.

Hi, baby, Julianne purred.

Blake Quinn was twenty-seven and the most talked about A-list actor in Hollywood. Together, Julianne De Rossi and Blake Quinn were the It Couple. Every move they had made in their two-year relationship, independently or together, was splashed all over the gossip magazines.

Julianne rushed into his arms. Her tongue entered his mouth and sought out his. It was almost as if they forgot they were not alone in the room. He gave her a pat on the rump and she stopped and pulled herself away.

Julianne adjusted her clothes and Lulu did one final touch up on her lipstick. Then the entourage gathered themselves and headed to the suite across the hall where the press junket was to be held. Only Julianne, Blake, and Sophia stayed behind.

Damn, girl, that was a lot of tongue! Blake wailed. I thought you were inspecting my molars!

Julianne smirked and grabbed his ass. I can’t control myself. You Adonis! He withered out of her grasp. "You’re my bitch!" she added through clenched teeth.

Hands to yourself! he ordered, as he wiped her lipstick from his mouth. Why weren’t you born with a dick? All three roared in laughter.

What are you complaining about, you get plenty. Julianne guffawed.

He plopped onto the sofa dramatically. Oh. My. God. I haven’t told you about the delectable man at the gym this morning! He bit his lower lip. I almost took him in the shower!

Sophia adjusted Julianne’s suit one last time. You have to be really careful with strangers, Blake!

Oh, I know, girl, but it’s hard…literally! he groaned.

Sophia went on ahead across the hall leaving the pretend lovers alone.

Julianne turned to him. Are you still seeing that cutie you met on the set in Colorado? The boom operator.

Yeah, I mean we’re just fuck buddies. But, one more week until the film wraps. You know how things just dissolve after a film wraps.

No, I wouldn’t know. I haven’t been laid in…I don’t know how long!

"Well, don’t not do it because of me, by any means! Just take up with some hot guy, he began. Look, if I can fuck around, I don’t know why you can’t. Just be as cautious as I am. I think all of Hollywood knows already that I’m gay, anyway. What’s the big deal?"

No, I don’t really think people know. You just started seeing other men the last couple of months.

He shrugged. I was so lucky to have had Ben for that year and a half. I would trust him with my life.

I know, Blake. I’m sorry. Not everyone is made to be in a monogamous relationship.

And I have to be the one gay man in the world who insists on monogamy!

Julianne sat on the couch next to him and rested her head on his shoulder. I miss him too. I’m glad he was upfront with you about that. That he was starting to feel like he wanted an open relationship.

I will love him forever.

Ben Feliciano had been made Blake’s personal assistant so they could constantly be together. So they both determined that he could no longer hold that position. They rarely spoke since.

I know you think I’m crazy, Julianne blurted out, "but I feel like I’m cheating on you even if I look at another man."

That is crazy! He stood before her taking her hand. Jules, I don’t know if I want to keep this façade up any more. Look at what it’s doing to you. You should be dating and looking for that one young man who deserves your love. I really hate all this lying. Sometimes I feel like I’m going insane trying to keep all the lies straight.

I know. Lauren thinks that maybe in another year we may be able to break up. She referred to Lauren Kravitz, both Julianne and Blake’s manager who had dreamed up the arrangement. I mean, she was right. After we got together, both of our careers just took off.

He stroked her cheek. Yeah. Well, I love you and I love living with you. You are my bestie. I just want you to be happy. And you have to be careful, a girl’s lady bits shrivel up if you don’t use them!

* * * *

Julianne and Sophia drove onto the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank California, and into the assigned parking next to Julianne De Rossi’s trailer. Julianne had begun to film her next film, Ice Breakers. It was a romantic comedy about two detectives going undercover as jewel thieves. They were on the hunt for a notorious thief who burglarized the rich and famous.

Costarring alongside Julianne was Gerardo Rivas, a Cuban heartthrob who was crossing over into American films. He strutted on the set like he owned it. There was always a sparkle in his eyes when he communicated with a woman, making her feel like she was the only woman in the world. At thirty-seven he was engaged to a Brazilian model who was the latest face of Victoria’s Secret.

Sexual advances were nothing new to Julianne. In fact, it was rare a day went by that someone did not make a pass at her. She was often flattered but mostly she had just become accustomed to it. But, on the first day he met Julianne, Gerardo took her hand and locked his twinkling eyes on hers. His skilled lips brushed against her cupped palm and she gasped for air a little. Had she been asked her name at that instant, she might not have remembered it. After that day, Julianne snuck long lustful looks at him. Her eyes examined every inch of his body. She loved the way his biceps stretched the cloth of his sleeves, making it look like it was about to rip at any moment. She imagined hanging onto his husky shoulders in the heat of passion. But, her eyes lingered most on his bulging crotch.

One day while on set, Gerardo and Julianne stood close to one another as they waited to film a scene. His massive chest brushed up against hers. His hands held her at the waist.

"Your smell is intoxicating, mami," he whispered in her ear.

Her body almost went into a full quiver. She placed her hands on his forearms and forced him back a step.

No… she uttered.

Let’s go into my trailer. He breathed in her ear.

Her body fell back into his. Then as he led her away from the set she forced her body to stop. We should stay here, we’re about to shoot, she whimpered.

After they completed filming that scene, Julianne sought Sophia out and led her into her trailer by the wrist.

What’s wrong? Sophia worried.

Julianne lay on the couch with her arm resting on her forehead.

I can’t take it anymore! I haven’t had sex in so long, I can’t even remember my last time. Gerardo makes me wet by just looking at me!

Sophia tried to contain a laugh. Fuck, it’s true what they say about those Latin lovers then.

"Now I think he’s only playing with me like some toy. Pressing my buttons