The last time we heard from them, they were on their way to Rod and Danielle's reception after having an intense and drama-filled trip to Morristown and attending the wedding with co-travelers Darius and Adele. Here's a reminder for you:
Since returning, Palmer and Zalika have been inseparable, and their relationship has been as intense and as passionate as ever. But Zalika soon learned that dating a politician can be complicated. For instance, Palmer has always stressed a need for discretion. For Palmer, that means having control over what the media prints about him, so it is particularly important to keep his romantic life out of the headlines. For Zalika, this means that there is a barrier. This means that they can hang out together and with small groups of friends, they can vacation together (usually traveling to the destination separately), and this means that on those huge occasions where she really wants to be by his side, she is in the background, away from media scrutiny.
And for a while, that was okay. For all the time that they spent apart, they seemed to make up for it when they did get together. They had incredible vacations together, even if they did have to travel to the destinations separately.
Once, they were actually able to travel together because Palmer had access to a private plane. That trip was particularly memorable for them both.
And it wasn't as if Palmer was keeping her a secret. Palmer's friends have known Zalika almost from the beginning, and Zalika is invited to small social affairs, as long as there is no chance that the media will be present.
Zalika doesn't discuss her relationship with Palmer with very many of her friends. She is careful who she shares information with, especially since her friends may not understand their relationship. Her friend Nina knows about the 2 of them has asked on more than one occasion "I saw Palmer's picture in the paper at that event... where were you?" Zalika had replied that she was there, but that she and Palmer are not letting the media know that they are a couple. Nina said "You said what you would NEVER be in a relationship where a guy hides you away from the people in his life!" Zalika had explained that Palmer is not keeping her a secret, they just don't want the world to know. Nina responded "So you're not a secret to a few people, but you are a secret to the rest of world. That just sounds weak to me."
In the past, it had been easier to dismiss her friend's comments. Now it was quite a bit more difficult. The prospect of talking to Palmer about their relationship and about their future scared her a little, because she did not want to lose what they had. On the other hand, if this was a relationship with no real future, she had to know that. She invited Palmer over and they talked for hours.
Palmer has this way about him that is so charming and so slick, and he has a way of getting people to do what he wants and making them think that it was their idea. Zalika knew this about him and admired that quality, but she was determined not to fall for that (at least not this time). She needed real answers. Palmer was very attentive and reassuring and let her know that her concerns were definitely valid. But this is what it all came down to.
Palmer said "I'm willing to take our relationship to the next level. I've lived the majority of my adult life under media scrutiny, and I've grown accustomed to it. For us to be completely open about our relationship would be freeing in a lot of ways, but it will be stifling in other ways. As you know, I have very high political aspirations. Right now, all you really have to worry about is the local media. Think about what will happen when I run for President. Are you ready for the background checks that my political enemies will run on you, and how they will spin the information that they find to your detriment, just to get at me? Are you ready for reporters to interview your friends from high school and college, trying to find your deepest secrets? Are you ready for the betrayal you'll feel when your old friends sell your secrets to the tabloids to earn a few bucks? Are you ready to have reporters going through your garbage? That's just a little bit of what will happen."
Zalika paused for a bit, and then opened her mouth to speak. Palmer said "Don't answer me now. Think about it for a while. REALLY think about it. And then, let me know what you want to do."
It's been a mild summer, but Palmer and Zalika are heating things up in this video! Check it out, unless you are easily offended, in which case you should avert your eyes.
They were going butt wild in that video! Like, literally, lol. He was grabbing her butt and putting on the moves. I loved the clothes getting thrown about.
ReplyDeleteI could not be in a relationship with someone in the media spotlight. Especially a politician! The way they attack each other and everyone associated with them... no thanks. She better think about it long and hard like he said.
Hi Muff! I don't think that I could be involved with a politician either. I agree that Zalika better think about how her life will be altered if she takes this leap.
DeleteI am glad I had an opportunity to read the backstory on Palmer and Zalika's relationship. I viewed the video yesterday first and just thought the two were sex animals who just could not keep their hands off one another. Now I see that their escapades took place at strategic times and locations because of their desire to keep the relationship private. Okay... now I really get it.
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Thank you for reading the backstory, Debbie! When I was in the process of editing the video, I asked my husband to watch it, and he told me that he would see it after I finished. I told him that I wanted him to watch it because he may need to reel me back in. He told me not to reel myself in, and to just do what I wanted to. I said "Okaaaaaay..."
DeleteSo I finished the video and posted it, and he watched, and he laughed hard (I laughed, too). I asked him if I had gone too far, and he said "No, it's not like they were going at it like in that puppet movie" - he was referring to Team America: World Police. I told him that he should have seen some of my deleted scenes.
When I saw this video yesterday lol girl...I said to myself this is what happens when you give grown folks some dolls lol. First of all I enjoyed your singing...and secondly...the work that was put into this mini video has to be commended....How long did it take for you to put it all together ? And lastly, Ain't that the Allastate man(does he have a brother cause he is fine)? He is soooo handsome.....Where did you purchase him and what does he sell for? I am loving your blog Sis!
ReplyDeleteThank you Doll Party! Some of the videos that I've seen on YouTube made by children make this one look tame by comparison. LOL! Yes, a lot of work went into this video. About 20 minutes for the song, the filming took maybe a couple of hours and the editing took the most time - about 7 hours. That is indeed the Allstate man Dennis Haysbert. The doll is based on his character from the TV series 24 - President Palmer. I don't remember where I purchased him, but it was from a retailer when the figure was first released. I think I purchased him for around $80. He is now selling on eBay for over $200. I don't know of any retailers that are still selling him, but you may be able to find him cheaper someplace other than eBay.
DeleteAll I can say is they certainly took advantage of all those "points of articulation"! LOL. Very nice video. Like your singing too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phyllis! Yes, their articulation certainly did come in handy. :)
DeleteWow. Clothes flying and serious bumping going on, lol. I like how they developed a relationship before they "went at it," I remember being glad that they had found each other when Adele and Darius used them. (Sigh - not high points in either Adele's or in Darius' lives.)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing their storyline unfold. ;-)
Thanks D7ana! Some of the bumping was unintentional, believe it or not. My hands are not as steady as I want them to be. LOL! They did not form much of a relationship before they took their relationship to a physical level.
DeleteHello from Spain: Great video. I like these couples and their outfits. Great job. Point well taken. Keep in touch
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DeleteClap, Clap, Clap!!!!! Great job!! I loved your video. The wind blowing her hair on the beach, and the clothes flying were some of my favorite scenes. Great music and you have a lovely voice! Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Georgia Girl!
DeleteThis post was so much fun! Liking the storyline. Your video is so cool! Is that you singing? If so you sound so much like Sisters With Voices!
ReplyDeleteWait, you weren't a part of that group were youuuu? lol
oh wait...I looked again. A SWV cover by YOU! GO GIRLLLLLLLL!!!
DeleteThank you The grandmommy! It is such a compliment that you think that I sound like SWV. :) I used to listen to their record over and over and try to sing like them when I was younger.
DeleteBravo on the video! Well done. My volume was a little low on my computer and I couldn't make it louder without backing out of the post. But you sounded just like SWV to me! I will listen again a little later. Great job.
ReplyDeleteShe has a fine man, who seems to know what he's doing in the bedroom, who aspires to be President. Initially, I was like run for the hills....but then I thought about President Obama and First Lady Michelle. So maybe she should consider moving forward. Right now he's sparing her from the media hound dogs. That's commendable. Seems like he's willing to take it to the next level.
Thanks Vanessa! I hope that my singing held up well once you turned the volume up. :) Yes, I think that Palmer has a great desire to protect Zalika, but it's probably time that they face this issue once and for all and make some difficult decisions about their future together.
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