But you know, ever since Ivy started dating Balfour, it was like every day was Valentine's Day. He couldn't stop singing her praises, always gushing about how amazing she was. And it wasn't just him – her fans were the same way, showering her with compliments that made her confidence soar. She really began to feel she was worthy of all this love.
Ivy had only starred in one movie since her debut, but the set was never the quiet sanctuary she had imagined; there were too many scandals and too much bad press.
Despite it all, she had a solid core of supporters who had been with her from the start, cheering her on from the sidelines. Ivy was at a loss for words when it came to expressing her gratitude for their genuine and enduring love.
Without them, she might have given up on the rough-and-tumble world of showbiz.
Their love fueled her drive partly; they wanted to see her on the silver screen, and that was why she was determined to keep making movies. She also remembered a promise to her fans to always stay in touch.
"Will it be a bad idea if you reserve a seat for me at your fan meet-up? What if your fans don't like me?" Balfour asked.
Ivy had considered this herself. However, it was her first fan event after all; she naturally wanted Balfour by her side to share the moment.
"Forget it, then. Just hang out backstage with me. It's the same thing," she sighed. "Most of the folks coming are my die-hard fans. They get me no matter what I do. But there are always a few who might not be thrilled to see you. Let's not stir the pot."
Ivy didn't want Balfour to feel out of place, but she also didn't want her fans to be uncomfortable. She wanted everyone to have a good time at her first meet-and-greet.
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