and on the front page of The Daily Star...

[giglio_madonna]

ARE WEDDING BELLS IN THE AIR FOR FoB LEAD AND VIRGO CEO?
by Fulash I.T.

It looks like it’s not just her fans that are falling head over heels for Flower Over Bones’ matronly co-lead and bassist, Luce! Could rumors be true that this latest star has caught the eye of Virgo Entertainment’s Edward Blanche for more than just her musical talent?

FoB made a stunning first appearance a few months ago in the summer, with fans gushing about the band’s unique sound for classical-pop and critics shaking their heads with proclamations that the band didn’t know what their genre was. Regardless, FoB was a success no one could deny. Part of that popularity has sprung from the familial dynamic of the band itself, with some joking that Luce and “Doctor”, the band’s oldest members and co-leads, act as the parents. “Bandmom” and “Banddad” have become popular nicknames in the fandom. However, both musicians have denied any romantic feeling between them. This was hotly debated in many publications and on social media of all sorts.

Yet at the Vista Music Industry Awards Gala, an intriguing development occurred.

It’s no secret that Lesedi Santiago and Edward Blanche, the CEOs of Pride Records and Virgo Entertainment respectively, have been at a sometimes shockingly point of contention for many years now. The most recent outburst of this was the already well covered dispute at a fall awards ceremony that ended up Santiago tossing Blanche’s wine in his face. The point of interest in this story is not the conflict between leaders, but in the aftermath. Several reliable sources have claimed to have seen Luce tending to Blanche’s bruised ego after the fact.

“The girl’s barely a Virgo fledgling, and she’s already up in his grill, touching his face and all that,” said one eye witness. “Edward Blanche is not exactly the most touchy man around, so to get away with that action there must be something going on.”

Luce reportedly left Blanche with her handkerchief after the fact. He was later seen leaving the party with it securely in hand.

After that excitement fueled night, however, things went silent. As is his habit, Edward Blanche has once again secluded himself away from the world of fame to become the enigma we all know him as. In comparison, there isn’t a second that Luce hasn’t been in the spotlight: various concerts, winning the first annual BassOff, and showing up to charity events. Would there be any time in these celebrities’ busy lives for a secret romantic rendezvous? According to one trusted source, absolutely. It’s been reported that Luce has been seen taking the elevator up to Blanche’s office floor, a privilege that few have been granted. Just what could be going on behind closed office doors? Is it possible that a new ring which has been seen on the bassist’s finger could be a symbol of an announcement coming soon? Is a matching one on Blanche’s own hand? Time will tell.

Comments

[giglio_madonna]

"Oh, I agree there." Luce sighs, shaking her head and staring at the door as well. You never know- after an event like that, who's to say she's not listening in or something silly? "Poor dear holds grudges, too. Not good for her health."

Doctor's little lapse of thought is brushed off, because they're all tired, and he's always been an odd duck. His question makes her laugh.

"Oh, no. Maybe it will change in the future, but I'm afraid besides his impeccable manners in returning a lady's handkerchief, he's not to my tastes." She tilts her head with a smile.

"Besides, I'm dating someone already."

[trustme]

Doctor straightens like a surprised deer at her words. "You're dating someone? Since when? Why haven't I heard about this before?" First Rei now Luce. Who next? "Really as much as we share, I know nothing about my band's love lives. Why is that?"

[giglio_madonna]

"Because we don't tell you, Doctor," is the simple answer. Luce goes to take a seat herself, pleased thus far. "Besides, I was waiting to see if it would last longer than a month before actually calling him my boyfriend. No use jumping the gun, hm?"

[trustme]

"I understand that part. But am I the last one here to know? Do I just have a face that nobody wants to talk about their boyfriends to?" Doctor whines, scrunching up his face. "I can't imagine the rest of you would like it much if I suddenly announced that I was with someone. Surprise! I'm married!"

[giglio_madonna]

Reaching over, she flicks a bit of his hair. "I haven't told anyone else, silly, so you're not the last to know. I'm going about things in my own time. Besides, I think dating lives and marriage are two different horses, Doctor."

[trustme]

"Oh." Doctor sits up straight and smiles at her. "Well then. I hope you two are happy and I'm here for you either way." He claps his hands together and crosses his fingers, wiggling them. "I'll let you know if I get a girlfriend." Something about that word sounds foreign coming out of Doctor's mouth, though he likely doesn't hear it that way.

[giglio_madonna]

For some reason, that's an odd thought, Doctor with a girlfriend, but she still grins a bit. "It's not a race, so don't feel obliged to go chasing after us in this area. Besides, music first, isn't that right?"

[trustme]

"Yes of course! Can you imagine that? Me running away from my music career with some woman? That wouldn't be very responsible," he jokes.

[giglio_madonna]

"Rei and I would hunt you down if you tried it, dear." Grinning, she reaches over to flick his ear lightly. Nothing too mean. "We need our 'big violin' in the band."

[trustme]

"Well I wouldn't come running back into your arms if you called it a 'big violin' even if I did change my mind," he says with a crooked grin.

[giglio_madonna]

Luce laughs again. "You don't have to come running, we'll just come and find you instead. Lasso you and drag you back." Although now that sounds almost like a potential album cover...

[trustme]

"It does! Send the marketing department an email about that. It would be fun to shoot that!" He gasps realizing, "We could wear cowboy hats!"