Celina's eyes brimmed with tears as she moved next to the old butler, Edwin, who was also struggling to keep it together. She leaned in, her voice a soft murmur, "Mr. Jamison, is Ms. Snyder's poster all set?"
Seeing him nod, she added, "Okay, let's get it sorted for Mr. Foster."
Evangeline had mentioned her love for celebrities in passing. However, Cole, bless his heart, took it seriously. Despite his age, he fumbled with a smartphone he barely understood, on a quest to find his favorite star…
Evangeline's tears came on stronger, especially when she saw Elliana's glossy poster in front of Cole's old black and white photo. She just could not hold them back.
Elliana, looking serious and holding a bouquet of daisies, stepped up to the memorial. "Mr. Foster, we've never met, but I've known about you for ages. Being your idol, and getting invited to such a big moment in your life, it's a huge honor for me..."
At first, when Elliana heard about Cole from Celina, she thought it was some kind of joke. It was not until she verified who he was and when the funeral was that she decided to show up.
Her agency thought it was a good move to mingle with the Fosters, for the sake of her career in showbiz.
However, she came for the old man with the young heart.
She meant it when she said she was honored and lucky to be Cole's idol…
After paying her respects, Evangeline did the polite thing and thanked Elliana. "Thank you, Ms. Snyder."
Truth be told, with the buzz around Elliana those days, she did not have to come.
"Stay strong, Ms. Evangeline," offered Elliana softly.
Elliana gently squeezed Evangeline's shoulder in a comforting gesture. "I've got another appointment coming up, so I need to head out."
She offered a warm smile and a wave as she left, her mind swirling with unanswered questions.
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