Unless you’ve been out of the loop, you know who Riley is. (If not, please see this month’s Majority Magazine. And study it, we’ll wait. P.S: Page 87. Abs. Scruff. Sunglasses. Swoon.)
You gotta give the girl credit, even though she’s leaving a lot of broken hearts in her wake, (we’re talking to you, Parker Hudson) she’s got good taste.
According to our sources, the couple met last night at the Minds at Play event. She walked up to the CEO, introduced herself, and whispered something in his ear. Moments later, she surprised the press by loudly announcing that she would be spending the night with Mr. Johnson and they didn’t need to follow her.
But, follow they did.
As evidenced by these photos of the couple driving through In-N-Out Burger. And later, being whisked up to his penthouse at the swanky WestBeverly residences.
Sources close to Miss Edwards say she’s looking for a new role.
Looks like that role will be Riley’s new girlfriend!
P.S. Ladies, we should all try the Jennifer Edwards’ method of picking up a man. I’m totally walking up to the next hot guy I see, introducing myself, and whispering in his ear. (Will report results later.)
P.P.S. Knox Daniels was also at the event sans Keatyn Douglas, although rumor has it they have been filming what sources say are THE HOTTEST Trinity sex scenes to date. (Can’t wait to see the movie!)
I set the paper down, pick up my phone, and call her.
“Hey,” I say. “Keatyn loved our ideas. I think that calls for a celebration.”
“I like to celebrate. And I know just the way. Come to Malibu. I’m renting a cute little place on the beach.”
“I have a couple meetings . . .”
“Cancel them.”
“Uh . . .”
“When’s the last time you just said fuck it and had some fun, Riley? Wait, don’t answer that. I’ve heard about your reputation. And we’re famous. Page six.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever been referred to as a plaything before, but I like it.”
“Then cancel your meetings and come play with me.”
All of our conversations have been fun and upbeat, but when she says come play with me, there’s a sensuality to her voice. One that arouses me.
“I’ll be there this afternoon.”
“Perfect,” she says happily.
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Keatyn greets me with a kiss and says, “I don’t have a ton of time, I’m sorry. My call time just got pushed up for today.”
“That’s okay. I’ll read you the press release. Keatyn Douglas and her longtime beau Aiden Arrington, owner of Asher Vineyards and Winery, the brand best known for their charitable Moon Wish wine, were engaged in Paris after the worldwide premiere of the hit trilogy, The Keatyn Chronicles, based on their life.
“It’s pretty simple and to the point,” she says. “I do like that you threw in the part about Moon Wish. A little extra publicity is a good thing.”
“Do you want me to add more details about your engagement? Usually, you’re pretty private when it comes to your personal life.”
“I know. I want to leave it the way your have it, but I’m so excited I’d like to shout it from the rooftops. It was so romantic and so perfect.”
“Everything Aiden does is romantic, isn’t it?”
She beams. “Yeah, pretty much. I’m really lucky.”
“Are you feeling okay?”
“Mostly, although the smell of that strong roasted coffee Riley drinks every morning makes me want to throw up.”
“Morning sickness?”
“More like morning gagging. I haven’t gotten sick yet. Did you see the article about Riley and Jennifer Edwards this morning?”
“I did. I wanted to talk to you about that. Ariela and I were at the party last night. We had dates.”
“And Riley saw?”
“Yeah, he told her she could help plan your wedding and that when it was over he wanted her out of your lives.”
“That’s harsh. But you know how guys are. They don’t really like to deal with their feelings.”
“That’s for sure.”
“But, Riley’s man whore ways may have just paid off.”
“How so?”
“The reason he and Jennifer left is because she wants the lead in Daddy’s Angel.”
“Are you shitting me? That would be amazing!”
“I know, right? She was who I thought of when I was writing the script.”
“That’s so cool.”
“I have some other news. We hired a new Senior Vice President. The two of you will be working closely together. I got Riley to okay your firm doing the publicity for Daddy’s Angel. You have done well with Riley’s PR. This is the next step. If this is a hit, you’ll get all you can handle.”
“Really? That’s amazing. Who is the new VP?”
“He’s right here,” Tyler says from behind me. I stand up and turn around. “Vanessa Flanning meet—”
“Dawson Johnson,” I say, finishing his sentence.