May 2.

  Since arriving in Engnd, Billy has dedicated himself to writing songs, w out, and hiding from the paparazzi. Although they dare to approach the estate, they vanish at night. Only a few brave ones wait in their cars, hoping to snap a picture or ask for a shot. So far, he’s only grawo interviews. Everyone who got an exclusive had waited in their cars for five days. Even though Billy was annoyed by the paparazzi, he decided to greet those poor, desperate souls who valued their work despite their miserable ditions.

  Billy was catg his breath after an intense workout while watg the stats on his website rise. Around 400,000 people were cheg out Billy, captivated by his essehe Londo gave him a strange look, and he had a few messages from some fans. The video was brief and didn't follow the basiats he khe quality wasn’t great due to upload issues, but for him, it erfect. His climbing csses were going splendidly, and he expected to graduate in two months, just in time before starting to film Harry Potter.

  -I feel like singing, - the boy muttered to no one. Singing was an inspiration for him, aement that felt strangely different from the usual.

  His skydiving practice was set to begin in three hours. He’d be taking a military-style course with the best professionals. Both Nike and Warner had agreed to a special ad campaign. Since Warook 5% of the ad rights and 1% of the brand and music profits, they were always involved like a flea on his back. Although a bit bothersome, it was the best Billy could get with the support of two huge brands.

  Using a military base, helicopters, pnes, and the thrill of jumping from more than 2,700 meters—maybe even 3,000 meters—felt like an oasis of passion. The vibrations coursed through his hands a. It was almost a sign of triumph that awoke his mind with a pletely distinct sense from anything familiar.

  Meanwhile, the new album’s promotional unch had already begun and was simply marvelous. The album would surely be troversial, with songs encing love between women and also the deep romaween two men who loved each other. For these reasons and more, they fave his recklessness. Billy even thought they might have calcuted the potential success from an act or death; those people were utterly crazy.

  Text message:

  Billy: You’re a baby, through and through.

  Emma (killjoy): It’s not my fault. No sane person would jump out of a pne.

  Billy: Someone already did. A model—she's up for it.

  Emma: I don’t believe your lies anymore!

  Billy: My heart <3 Is shattered.

  Emma: You don’t have a heart... Your fans don’t know what they’re getting into.

  Billy: Of course they do! I’m the best singer in history!

  Emma: Booo... I bought your album just to hear all your songs. Don’t be surprised when I give you feedba your records.

  ...

  She didn’t reply again, but she couldn’t stop looking at her phone all day. It was like a summer love, a Prince Charming, the charming guy who could drive any girl crazy. There was freshness, madness. The girl screamed into her pillow, feeling delirious, uo get him out of her head. Just when she waet him, he would reappear.

  Had she been too harsh… maybe by saying that about his albums? She didn’t know, but the song Clobsp;by Coldpy ying. In an interview, Billy had said that people o hear different music with every album—too much of the same thing bees uninspiring. For Emma, though, it ainful to hear his smooth voice, its strength, and how it made her miss him even more.

  Billy, oher hand, kept busy with his exercise routine. As for that, the program was underway.

  The model, a beautiful woman, was Kate Bosworth, bloh blue eyes. She was the only one willing to meet all the demands of the jump, and for that, she gained some approval from Nike, which was looking for someo least minimally famous. Even now, in her slim workout gear and striking poses, she was gearing up for a campaign full of adrenaline, madness, and pure joy. For this and many other reasons, the awakening was set for something straightforward.

  - We’ve got to go, - said John Bellegren, the chosen head of security. The team would be stationed in Suffolk, a small base on the coast two hours from London, where Air Force drills used to be ducted. It art of the skydiving pn. Jack Saud “Sugar Egg” were also part of the campaign, even if just as background characters.

  - My wife won’t like me jumping, but it’s all your fault, - Sugar Egg said, ughing. He was a big, muscur, ay man. His wife, affeately called Dory, made the best food—from meat and chi sagna to banana cakes and the best desserts Billy had ever tasted.

  - I think you should go back; your poor, helpless wife is at home with three kids. You o be a better husband, - murmured Jack Sauce, with his rebellious style. He was the most simir to Billy, but they often cshed. Despite their simirities, they had a tentative friendship built on rivalry.

  - I support Jack; Dory deserves all the attention... They loved the Christmas gifts. The toy pany gave me three packages full of toys after I made purchases at their stores, - Billy ented.

  - I hate that everyone gives you things and that you eat for free at restaurants, - Sugar Egg remarked. - But thank you... the oldest liked the gifts. The girls are still very young, but they will enjoy them more as they grow.

  Sugar Egg was funny, but he was not a bad father; he was an incredible dad. It was just that he still had some wild days to enjoy. His rockstar life had sted 15 years, and at 33, he felt he had a lot more fun to experience.

  - How did you vihe bosses to allow something so risky? - Sugar Egg asked

  - Holy, I don’t even know myself, but I fought with Michael. Plus, I signed with Nike before the fact, the "improve yourself" agreement, without sulting them. I think I'm starting to shape my style, and they already be a lot from what I do or don’t do, - Billy replied.

  Sugar Egg shook his head. - You hink things through. -

  The road trip passed through the meadows and ndscapes of Engnd while the wind whipped through Billy's long hair, which would sooo be cut. Although it wouldn’t be pletely shaved, it had to be trimmed to fit the role of Viktor Krum, and for that reason, his hair would be shorter. Meanwhile, traveling in a car always made him unfortable. Although he learo drive, he didn't particurly enjoy it, nor did he care for car races, but he would love to star in a Fast and Furious movie. However, he didn’t mind that it was just a rec; there are other ways to showcase brilliance. Brilliance is found in a ses with gunfire, jumps, fights, and other battles.

  The military base was far away, in a remote location... where he would spend three weeks taking special parachuting courses based on military principles. The first requirement was the need for adequate physical fito perform the physical activity.

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