“If they see me, yes. It’s partly my fault, though. Nobu is a pretty visible place and the paparazzi are always on the lookout there. But the food is amazing, and I knew you’d love it.”

“I’m glad we went there. It was a perfect night. I’m also glad that I experienced the craziness that you deal with all the time. It helps me understand it. And I’m sorry that it’s a regular thing for you.”

She sighed. “It goes along with what I do. I don’t like it, but I can’t really complain about it. Plenty of people would love to be in my shoes. I’m very lucky to be able to do this.”

“I get what you’re saying. Celebrities know that fame is a part of the package. And the more famous and successful you are, the worse it is. But still, it has to be annoying.”

Bella laughed. “That’s an understatement. But it’s better now, since you’re here with me.”

Nick kept calm but he was shaken up by what he’d just experienced. The level of intensity and entitlement toward Bella was astounding. He was frightened for her safety. He remembered when Princess Diana was killed when she was being chased by paparazzi and the driver of her car lost control.

“Do they ever chase you?” he asked.

“Yes, all the time. If I’m out walking somewhere. Not driving, though. I won’t let that happen.”

“Good. Just be careful. Those people are crazy.”

He didn’t realize how crazy until he saw the newspapers the next day and the entertainment shows on cable and the internet. Social media was blowing up with coverage of ‘Cami’s New Boy’. In an instant, his whole life had been investigated and displayed online. Where he worked, what he did, who he last dated. It was all there. And it freaked him out. And Bella knew it.

The worry on her face was evident. “Are you okay? This is awful, I know. It’s bad enough that they do it to me. I’m used to it. You didn’t sign up for this. I’m so sorry, Nick.”

He tried to reassure her. “But I did sign up for this. I just didn’t fully realize it.” He grinned. “Coming out here to see you, loving you. It’s all part of who you are and being in your world.”

She looked a little relieved to hear it. “It’s still so unfair to you, though.”

“Well, I’m not going to lie. It was nicer when we were both on Nantucket and no one knew you were there or who I was.”

She looked sad. “That was vacation, not reality unfortunately.”

“It’s okay. We’ll be okay.” Nick tried to reassure her, and himself.