A Humble Heart (Hollywood Hearts #1)(92)

Edward walked towards her and gave her a proper good bye kiss. She started responding, eagerly when Tyler honked the horn softly. She pulled back before Edward could grab her. He was suffering too.

“Bye, baby!” she chimed as she got in the car.

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“I’ll meet you at the food court, Tyler. I just want to hit Victoria Secret’s for a minute,” Dana said.

Tyler’s face turned a fiery red, but he shook his head stubbornly. “Edward would can my ass the second he found out I left you alone.”

She sighed inwardly. “Okay.” They walked into the store. All eyes turned to her. She began to look through the lingerie. Every time she picked something up she heard the unmistakable sound of a camera phone go off. Just super, she thought. If Edward went online in a minute and went to one of the many sights focused on stalking them he would see what she was doing. It was something they did to amuse themselves when the other went out. There was no surprising Edward if he went online. Of course, she could intervene.

She picked up her phone and dialed the house. “Hello?” Susan answered.

“Susan, please tell me Edward is not on the computer.”

“I wish I could. He went on about five minutes ago.”

There was still a chance. It took at least two minutes for pictures to be added to fan websites. “Can you get him out of there?”

“Sorry, he told me that if you called I was to say, ‘Ha ha.’ He knows you’re up to something.”

“Damn.”

“Yup.”

“Are the twins still sleeping?”

“Yes, don’t forget the snack,” Susan said.

“Already got it. I'll be home soon,” she answered before hanging up. She stopped on the way to the mall, knowing she would forget afterward. She picked up a hundred M & M cookies knowing Edward, Bret and Tyler would each steal some during the night.

“No luck I take it," Tyler said, chuckling.

“No, I’ll have to be sneakier about this,” she said. She walked around slowly. She didn’t touch anything. Tyler followed after her. Several women stopped shopping to watch her. She knew the minute she picked something out at least two other women would rush to buy the same thing. It was both flattering and annoying.

Her phone went off. She looked at the caller ID, it was Edward. “Hey baby, what’s going on?” she asked, trying to sound casual.

His answer was a chuckle. “I thought I’d call you and let you know I like the black teddy you were holding, oh and the white one as well.”

She groaned. “You really couldn’t let me surprise you.”

“Nope,” he said unapologetically.

“I would make my selection quickly before poor Tyler dies from heart failure. Man is his face red,” Edward commented.

His face was still the same bright red it was ten minutes ago. “Okay. I’ll see you soon. I love you.”

“I love you too, baby, oh get the baby pink teddy with the lace in front.” Edward said, she could practically hear him drooling.

“Brat,” she teased.

“Yup.” He hung up.

She quickly picked up his selections in her size and a few that she liked. New panties were definitely in order. Her old ones had been stretched out from carrying the twins. Tyler held her garments so she could move faster.

Sure enough, two women trailed behind them picking out exactly what she did. She wondered if they knew she wasn’t a fashion expert. It was flattering and unnerving that women did this.

The clerk rang up her order and they were out of there. Tyler’s face slowly turned back to normal as they walked through the mall, making their way back to the garage.

“Great,” Tyler muttered. Their car was surrounded by paparazzi and fans. They pushed forward.

“Dana Pierce!” a girl yelled.

“Dana!” her name was screamed by several others. Tyler took the bags and made his way to the trunk.

“Mrs. Pierce, I am such a huge fan of yours!” a woman at least ten years older than her said. She was practically shaking with excitement.

“Thank you. Which book is your favorite?” she asked. That was one thing she always did, make time for her fans. They were the reason her books were published and they enjoyed her books almost as much as she enjoyed writing them.

“Oh, I love Pyte. That was so unexpected. I really enjoyed it. I also loved you in Rogue. I can’t wait for your new movie to come out! Only two more months!” she said breathlessly.

“Are you going to be making a new movie soon?” another woman asked.

“I’m not sure yet. The kids are keeping me pretty busy. I also have some book engagements I have to take care of.”

“That’s right, the new Christian and Bailey book is coming out tomorrow! Oh my God! My daughter and I are going to camp out in front of Barnes and Nobles tomorrow at three in the morning to get a copy!” the older woman said.

Guilt shot through her. It made her feel bad to know what lengths fans would go through to get a copy of her latest books or her autograph. “Please don’t do that. I would hate to know you were standing outside all night for a book.”

The woman smiled brightly. “I don’t mind. I do it every time one of your books comes out! It’s well worth it!”