Star Struck

Victoria mourns her perfect weekend in San Francisco ending as Rob promises they will see each other soon. Cynthia does not know what to think about Derek. His quick goodbye and subsequent phone call leave her unsure about their relationship. Bonus: Deleted scene from earlier in the book.

Chapter 12: Cynthia consoles Derek as he deals with his breakup, the next morning they part leaving her unsure of their relationship. Rob and Victoria discuss plans for their future.

Rob confronts Oliver about his intentions towards Victoria. Derek finds out Laura leaked secrets of their love life to the tabloids. Rob and Victoria spend a night of passion together.

At the Silverton party, Victoria meets the famous fashion model Jordon and then gets a serenade from her favorite jazz musician. Rob does not seem too thrilled about the situation. Cynthia and Derek get close on the dance floor.

Victoria nervously endures her first recording session. The two couples go to a high-class party at a mansion across the bay. An old client of his fathers, embarrasses Rob. 

Victoria and Cynthia go shopping for dresses for a big party.  The guys play racquetball and then meet the girls at lunch.  Victoria begins to worry about her upcoming studio recording. 

At dinner, Derek gets mobbed by fans and grabs Cynthia’s hand before making a run for it.  They end up in a deserted part of town where they have their first kiss.  The gang crashes at Derek’s hotel room.  Derek’s nightmare rocks him and Cynthia awake.

Rob and Victoria arrive back at his loft to find Cynthia asleep and Derek waiting.  When Cynthia wakes up and finds that Derek is there, she freaks out.  Rob and Victoria have an intimate moment in his closet.  They go to Chinatown for dinner. 

Rob and Victoria have lunch at a café and talk about the offers that had come in for her.  Rob reveals he has set up a recording studio date for the next day.  Loud knocking on Rob’s loft door wakes Cynthia.  Answering the door in a grumpy mood, she doesn’t realize teen heartthrob Derek Montgomery is standing there.  As he waits for his friend Rob, Derek thinks about his horrible relationship trouble.  We get a glimpse of Derek’s boy band members.

Victoria nervously waits for Rob to pick her up as her mother argues about chores. Rob arrives and they go pick up Cynthia. At the Porter house, Victoria walks in on a massive argument between Cynthia and her mother. Rob drives Victoria and Cynthia to San Francisco where they leave Cynthia to sleep in Rob’s loft as they go to lunch.

Victoria goes over to her friend Greg’s house where his band, NEVER OPEN, is putting the finishing touch on their latest song. Victoria talks with her friend Raul and jams with Greg’s band.

Victoria and her mother go out to dinner and a movie, each realizing their days together are numbered. Kathleen Knox mourns her daughter growing up so fast. Rob connects with his friend Carter and sets him up to blind date Cynthia on the weekend.

Returning from her holiday trip to Colorado, Victoria recaps her trip for her best friend Cynthia. Cynthia is especially excited to hear Victoria tell of meeting teen heartthrob Derek Montgomery. Rob’s first day back at work is filled with thoughts of Victoria.