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Chapter 34: Hacked
Hello everyone! It's Thursday again and that means a new chapter is going to be posted.
I want to thank everyone who's given me such amazing feedback. It's great for me and it makes me want to keep writing, but I feel like I need to make some kind of disclaimer at this point.
When I started to write this fanfiction story, I always did it with the purpose of being different because every fanfiction I read about Josh is. I didn’t want to write another “love story,” I wanted to create something with substance and avoid that “Let’s see everything in pink color and flowers” kind of a thing because my writing is not like that at all.
Every piece I have written in my life has had an obscure vibe and a “life’s not good” line attached to it. So I want you all to keep that in mind. Life isn’t perfect, humans make mistakes and my fanfiction shows that. No matter how rich or famous you are, you're still a human being.
I would also like to say that in this story nothing stays the same all the time, the plot changes and the characters are going to change also, and there are a few more plot twist to come, so be warned.
Maybe I need to do another chapter from Josh's point of view so you can all understand a little bit more about his ways.
Anyway, that was long and I really, REALLY, want to thank everyone for writing to me. I love to read and reply to all your comments and questions.
I have nothing but love for you all! ♥♥♥
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Now it was time to go back to Los Angeles for another couple of weeks. Anastasia was happy to have Josh back by her side on the flight back home; he gave her a sense of calmness nobody else could give her. They decided to watch some stand up comedy shows on Netflix and laugh their asses off. It was nice to have that interaction with him again; she was happy even knowing, deep inside, it was a half happiness and as soon Lauren would appear on their lives again that smile and calm mind would disappear fast.
Josh’s phone buzzed, he grabbed it from his pocket, looked at the screen and put it back in his pocket without doing anything; but it buzzed again, and again, and a fourth, fifth and sixth time.
- It seems important – Anastasia said.
- It’s not – He answered but his phone buzzed again.
- Sure? – His phone buzzed one more time.
- It’s Lauren, but I don’t wanna get into drama right now – He said turning his phone off.
- Drama? – Anastasia asked curious.
- Never mind – He answered cutting all possibilities of talking further about the subject – Do you want to watch another stand up show?
- Sure! – She said without pushing Josh to talk about it.
The fact that Josh didn’t want to reply to Lauren’s messages was so pleasant for An.
- This morning Eric was telling me that you guys were going to record together this week – Anastasia asked once the show they were watching was over.
- Yes! We are going to help a couple of friends on their album. I’m not sure yet where we’re going to record, I was thinking at my place but it’s a mess. Guess I’ll have to put some order there when I arrive.
- Why don’t you use the studio in Hollywood? – She was referring at the studio where they recorded The Getaway that belonged to her, her brother Mark and Brian – My room isn’t booked and I have to be there to put some things in order too at the office this week.
- That would be perfect! – He said looking at her with his eyes wide open.
- Let me write an email to bookings to let them know – She said grabbing the notebook. She realized that Josh didn’t stop looking at her while she wrote the email – What?
- Nothing. It’s just that you are so fucking fantastic.
And without even knowing she felt Josh lips caressing hers. She closed her eyes and let herself go. He grabbed her face with both hands and she put her notebook away and started playing with the hair in the back of his neck. Both were on Josh’s cubicle on the plane and it was really dark, it was a night flight, so nobody had any clue of what was happening there. Josh helped her to sit on top of him and as he started to kiss her neck she couldn’t contain her moaning, they stopped and looked at each other and shared a silent laugh, she put a finger on her lips as a silent signal and laugh again as he went back to kiss her neck and shoulders.
- I don’t think this is too smart – She said whispering in his right ear.
- I know – He answered back while trying to breathe.
- It’s not the time to enter the Mile High Club – She whispered again. By that moment Josh was already on her breasts. “What a stupid day to decide to wear a skirt for the flight” she thought.
- Yeah, like we didn’t entered that club long time ago – He said pushing her skirt up. He was so on it.
- I’m not part of that club yet – She said pushing him back. He looked at her confused.
- Oh… sorry – He excused himself.
- Don’t be sorry – She said smiling – But you are part of it, as I see.
- I’ve taken a lot of flights during my life so… - He said kind of ashamed and that ashamed face was something Anastasia couldn’t resist in Josh.
- Me too but I’m not flying around fucking on planes – Josh laughed – But… well… - She couldn’t believe what she was going to say – I’m glad it’s a veteran who is going to get me a pass to that club – She started to kiss him again – But wait, you know I’m loud – Josh smiled.
- Bite my hand – He put his right hand on her mouth.
- What? – She laughed hard.
- Bite it when you feel like screaming or moaning.
Josh went back to her neck with his mouth and with his free hand, and a little help from Anastasia, got her skirt up and unbuttoned his pants. The fear of getting caught turned Anastasia incredibly on and it was something she never experienced before. It was quick but fierce and she didn’t let go of Josh’s hand the whole time. Poor guy had a red mark where Anastasia bit him.
- Welcome to the Mile High Club, hope you enjoy your stay – Josh said mocking after she went back to a side of him.
- Sorry about your hand – She said looking at it.
- Don’t worry. It was worth it – He was still trying to catch a breath.
- I liked it! – She said turning her head to him and smiling like a child.
- I knew you would – He looked at her too and gave her a sweet kiss.
- I should go back to my seat – She said getting up.
- But wait! – He grabbed her arm – I didn’t use protection.
- Oh, you worry about that now? – She hadn’t told Josh yet about her not being able to get pregnant so she had to lie – I’m on the pill – He smiled.
Walking back to her seat felt like the biggest walk of shame ever. She kept thinking that all these people were ignorant that she just had sex a few feet away from them. She didn’t care, walks of shame weren’t shameful at all and the biggest smile appeared on her face, which lasted the whole flight.
This was the part of relationships she liked, the beginning. That period when everything was passion and smiles and kisses. But after that, things always went to hell for her. This was a different situation, though, and she thought that maybe having this kind of encounters with Josh would make that “Honeymoon state” last longer. Because she wouldn’t be his real girlfriend, she wouldn’t have to deal with everyday issues and phases of boredom couples usually went through, she would only get the sex and the kisses and the nice stuff.
Yes, this may sound like she was some kind of mistress but she wasn’t wrecking any marriages in the process and the situation was strange for her, for Josh and even for Lauren. Anastasia loved Josh and if she wanted to enjoy this she needed to hold onto something to keep going, and that concept was perfect so her mind could fully accept that she was going to be with him but it wasn’t an exclusive thing.
…
- Are you in LA? – Her brother Mark called her the morning after she landed in Los Angeles.
- Yes. I was trying to get some sleep – She answered with a sleepy voice and not fully awake.
- Nevermind, I’m here at your house. Come downstairs now – Mark said laughing.
She opened her eyes, growled and against her will she got up and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth, then she threw and oversized sweater over and went downstairs where her brother was sitting on her couch with a smile.
- You and Barbara need to understand that the keys you have are for EMERGENCIES – she shouted the last word.
- I use to live here so shut up – Truth. Mark lived with her a couple of years. Around 2008.
- What do you want this early? – She took a seat next to him in the couch.
- It’s almost midday – Mark said laughing – I need your help… or your opinion.
- It seems you made a choice but you can’t do anything without my approval – Anastasia said rolling her eyes – Nice, another Mandy.
- Listen – Mark put a serious expression on his face – I’m gonna propose to Stephanie – Anastasia opened her mouth to form a wide smile.
- You’re joking! – She said still smiling – Oh my God! –She jumped and sat over her legs.
- The thing is I want to make it special and you and Stephanie follow the same philosophy as for romantic issues, that means you two aren’t romantic at all – Anastasia shrug – Since U2 is coming to LA to do a couple of concerts, Barbara managed to get us in the first night and I’m going to take Stephanie backstage so she can meet them and shit. The thing is that I’m going to propose her there but I’m not sure which moment is the perfect one.
- It has to be during “Where the Streets Have No Name,” it’s her favorite song from The Joshua Tree! – Anastasia said overexcited about it.
- Yeah, I was thinking about that – Mark said – She loves I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For too. You have to see her singing it in the car.
- Yeah, but you two already found each other it doesn’t make sense!
- Ok, that’s way too literal and extremely cheesy. I think I’ll go for Streets.
- Can I come too? I love U2! – Anastasia asked making small claps of joy.
- No. You will be touring – He said rolling his eyes.
- Right – She said, sitting back in a normal position – It doesn’t matter, I’ll see them at Bonnaroo.
- We are going to Bonnaroo as well! – Mark said – Well, at least Barbara told me that.
- She’s working in that? – Barbara had a production company that worked often on festivals.
- I think so… so back to the thing. Is it a good idea?
- It’s a GREAT idea – Anastasia went back to clapping – I’m so happy for you! It was about damn time, you two turn eleven years together this year!
- I know. I’m finally doing this.
The smile on Mark’s face was hard to put into words. And Anastasia was really happy too, she loved what Mark and Stephanie had, it was a true love, so pure. Yes, they fought too and even broke up a couple of times but they are the real representation of people that were born to be together.
She became obsessed about a story Barbara told her when she was a child. It was an ancient Asian myth, which said that it didn’t matter what kind of relationship two people have at a time, or whether those two lovers were worlds apart, if they’re meant to be, they will always be connected by a red thread. “Even if you live on other sides of the world, the thread will stretch so that your hearts are always connected”, she heard Barbara’s voice in her head. Anastasia always said that Steph and her brother were the living proof of that myth. And now they were going to get married, a marriage, she was sure, would last forever. Love is a real deal and there was Mark showing it to her.
She thought about that a lot that afternoon and it became clear to her that love had many forms, it can be smooth like Mark’s relationship or it can be a bumpy ride like the one she took with Josh. In the end it was love and love will make you terribly sad before it fills you with endless happiness.
Next morning, Mandy was the one sitting on Anastasia’s couch, well, more like lying down.
- What time do we leave for the game? – Anastasia asked Mandy from the kitchen. She was making banana pancakes for both of them.
- Around 4? – Mandy answered.
- I’ll tell Josh – Anastasia said.
- Kelly’s coming too, right?
- Yes, I told her also.
- Oh, it’s gonna be fun, finally going to a game this season – They were planning on attending a Dodgers game that afternoon. It was the San Diego Padres v. the Dodgers and An was very excited about it – Did you receive the box Peyton sent you?
- The one with all the Dodgers goodies? Yes. I loved the collaboration with Hello Kitty, that’s the tee I’m wearing today!
- Me too! – Mandy said smiling.
- Alright, twin! – Anastasia smiled too and handed Mandy a plate with pancakes - I’m wearing the gray cap with the “D” on front too, can I give the black one to Josh?
- Oh, Josh received a box too! – Mandy said.
- You gave a Dodgers’ gift box to Josh also?
- Yes… the shit I do for you – Mandy rolled her eyes.
- With a Hello Kitty tee shirt on it?
- Ok, we didn’t include a Hello Kitty tee on that one but we gave him a hoodie that I’m sure you’re going to steal.
- Oh, how good you know me… That’s very thoughtful of Peyton! – Anastasia said. Each season start, the players had access to a bunch of the team merchandise and Mandy always send boxes full of it to her friends and family, all of them with Peyton’s name and number on the back, 26, Mandy’s day and month of birth, 2nd of June.
- Peyton is a huge Chili Peppers fan. He lost his shit at the shows in LA and now he wants to be Josh’s best friend so he said “yes!” the moment I asked him to prepare Josh a merch box.
- Marry that guy.
- If he asks!
- Would you really marry him?
- We turn seven years together this year and three living together, I’m already married – The two laughed.
- Man, everybody is getting married.
- Who else?
- Mark is going to propose to Steph!
- About damn time! – She smiled she knew also about the amazing relationship those two had – Don’t tell me you want to get married now – Mandy gave a though look to her friend.
- You know I don’t believe in marriage.
- Until Josh changes your mind – Anastasia didn’t answer.
Both friends watched as many episodes as they could of RuPaul’s Drag Race that day until it was time to get ready for the game. Josh picked them up at An’s house; last time she was inside Josh’s car she was his official girlfriend so it was a weird situation now, she tried not to think about it more than she should.
- We got to pick Kelly up on the way – Josh said – Thank you for all the amazing Dodgers stuff you sent me – He looked at Mandy through the rear view mirror inside the car.
- Thank Peyton, the guy loves you – Mandy said looking back at Josh – You’re wearing the hoodie! – She looked at Anastasia then and both shared a small laugh.
- It’s amazing! – It was dark blue with the LA Dodgers logo in front printed in silver.
- I love it – Anastasia laughed some more. Yes, she was definitely going to steal it.
- Eric and Nick are already at the stadium – Mandy said reading a message on her phone.
Anastasia took her cap and the black one Josh was wearing, and put them in front of the windshield to take a picture and Instagram it. They picked Kelly up, who was dressed properly with a Dodgers tee also, and Josh drove to the stadium.
- I want one of those Dodgers x Hello Kitty tee shirts! They are so cute! – Kelly said leaving the car.
- I’ll find you one – Mandy was used to that - If Peyton played for the Royals my house would not be so full of shit every season start.
- Thank God he plays for the Dodgers and we can keep all the shit that you have in your house – Nick said taking a seat behind home, they had a great view.
- Like we couldn’t afford it – Mandy talked again.
Josh sat in the middle, next to Eric, Nick and Kelly, Mandy and Anastasia sat on the other side, leaving An next to Josh.
- I have to take a picture – Mandy, who was the first in the line, said – Everybody try to fit the screen and scream “Mandy is the best friend”!
- Can you take one with my phone too? – Josh asked her and handed her his phone. Mandy took it while they said “Mandy is the best friend” like idiots.
- We should get some beer before the game starts – Eric said getting up from his seat.
- Where are you going? – Mandy asked – We got a fucking waiter here.
- What is up with your brother and pictures lately? – Anastasia whispered to Kelly so Josh couldn’t hear her.
- I don’t know! He is posting all these things on Facebook! – Kelly said whispering too – But don’t worry, he never accepted Lauren’s friend request – She laughed.
- Hi, Thomas! – Mandy said to the waiter and he greeted her back – Y’all want beer?
- Yes! – Everyone answered at the same time.
- So six beers for a start, Tom! – He wrote down the order and leave – They also have wine – Mandy told Anastasia and Kelly – But who the fuck drinks wine on a baseball game? Oh, right… the rest of the players’ girlfriends – She pointed to her left to a group of overdressed girls drinking wine and chatting, they all were wearing jewels too big and heels too high for a place like that – Never got along with them but I have to deal with those girls at every event we have to attend! – She was talking about her and Peyton – I think I’m the only one that makes her own money and doesn’t depend on my athlete boyfriend – She, Anastasia and Kelly shared a laugh.
- Shade! – Anastasia said to Mandy as a reference to RuPaul’s Drag Race and Josh looked at her – We’ve been watching RuPaul’s Drag Race the whole day and all they say is so catchy! – She told him.
- Take a selfie with me – Josh asked An.
- You’ve been fucking annoying with the picture taking lately and I never thought I would say that to you – He laughed.
- Before the game starts and the beer arrives – He said taking the snap. He gave her a kiss on the lips after that and Anastasia’s face might have showed her embarrassment because Nick had to speak.
- Don’t put that face. We all know you two are fucking again! – Nick said and everyone laughed.
- Don’t worry, we won’t judge! – Eric said this time and that was a huge relief for Anastasia. Josh wasn’t hiding at all, but after everything that happened An thought her friends wouldn’t support this weird thing she had we Josh, so hearing that made her calm about it.
- He still has a girlfriend, though! – Anastasia said joking and Josh laughed.
- Dude! She just murdered you! – Eric said laughing too.
They had the greatest of times at the game. Anastasia and Josh loved baseball so much. He was gladly shocked hearing An talking about game’s givens and players’ information, the girl knew her thing, she did her homework and he just listened closely to every little thing she said. Long story short, the Dodgers won 8-3 over the Padres. It was pure happiness for all.
- Thank God they won, I was afraid we would have to kick Peyton out of this family – Nick said walking back to the parking lot after the game.
- Poor thing – Anastasia laughed – At least he gave us four runs!
- Gotta love Peyton – Nick talked again.
- I’m not ready to go home yet – Eric said – Let’s go to a bar! Hannah is working until late tonight so I have literally nothing else to do.
- Good thing for you we are all free also – Josh talked.
- Let’s go to that place we discovered downtown! It’s a sport bar now that we are in this athletic mood – Kelly said to Josh.
- Yeah, that place is cool and relaxed – Josh said and Anastasia noticed his phone was buzzing on his hand because the screen lit up.
- Cool! Let me text Mandy where we’re going so she can catch up with us – Anastasia said. Mandy went straight to the dressing rooms after the game, to meet Peyton. It was a normal thing for the players’ girlfriends to do. Josh phone buzzed again, An knew it was Lauren because he didn’t answer her when he was with a group of people.
The bar was cool and it wasn’t crowed, it was a great place so they could keep drinking beer and even have burgers. Mandy arrived with Peyton an hour later and everyone congratulated him. He was such a humble and shy guy so he thanked the compliments looking to the floor and smiling lightly. Mandy just kept hugging him, she was so in love. They met when she was in college studying music, he was starting in business school but eventually dropped out when baseball consumed all his time. Both are glad he made that decision because his career in sports was filled with nothing but success.
- I already thanked Mandy but I have to thank you for the box I got – Josh said to Peyton while grabbing his phone from his pocket, the screen was showing an incoming call.
- You’re welcome! – Peyton said – It was the least I could do after those amazing shows at the Staples!
- Josh is also a huge Yankees fan. I would say more than the Dodgers – Anastasia said and Josh was being called again.
- Man, I always wanted to play for the Yankees! That’s my ultimate goal! – Peyton said.
- We’re gonna be best friends. I can feel it – Josh said while the rest shared a laugh – Please excuse me, but I have to take this call – He left the table and walked out the bar.
Mandy looked at Anastasia knowing that it was Lauren calling. Anastasia looked back at her friend, agreeing with her, using that mind reading power they both had. Josh took a long time outside, Anastasia didn’t count but almost an hour; she then saw him calling her through one of the windows beckoning her to come outside.
- I need to talk and calm down before going back in again – Josh said to Anastasia while visibly angry.
- What happened? – She asked in a low tone.
- Lauren just threw the biggest drama at me and I know you aren’t the best person to talk about this with, but it involves you and I’m so ashamed of it – He said still angry – Someway, somehow she saw the pictures I posted of you on my Facebook and some posts on your Instagram. She even saw the ones we posted today while at the game. She sent me the picture with the baseball caps you posted and told me “I know that’s your car” – He mocked Lauren’s voice.
- What?! – Anastasia couldn’t believe it – Josh, my Instagram profile is private. How did she get access to it?
- I don’t know, maybe you have someone who is following you that knows her? – He asked – Maybe some of the pop stars you have worked for?
- Mmm… I don’t want to sound mean but the people I have worked with are on a much higher level than Lauren is and I’m one hundred percent sure they don’t even know who the hell she is – She thought that Josh was going to burst with wrath but instead he gave her a half smile – What about you? You don’t have her on Facebook.
- No, I don’t – Josh said hitting the air.
- Maybe she hacked us – Anastasia said – There are ways to see private profiles on social media – Josh gave her a questionable look – According to Mandy, she is kind of a stalker sometimes.
- Lauren is not that bright to hack anything – Josh said.
- Maybe she hired a hacker.
- She can’t afford a hacker.
- Maybe she didn’t pay him with money – Anastasia shut her mouth when she saw Josh angry again – Sorry, I’m talking without thinking – Josh looked to the floor, he didn’t said a thing but she felt he was proving her right, not sure if it was about the hacker part of the “Lauren is a whore” part.
- She sent me all the pictures, screen shots, everything, even some comments.
- I told you this was going to get you in trouble.
- Yeah, but… the thing is that this is such a teenager drama. Do you know what I mean?
- It’s normal for her to feel jealous – Anastasia said once Josh was more calmed – She is new on this business. She probably doesn’t understand the fact that you have to hang out with someone so hot like me miles away from where she is – Josh gave her a full smile this time.
- Well… she is right in being jealous, isn’t she? – Josh hugged Anastasia – After all we are actually having an affair.
- You are having an affair – Anastasia said breaking the hug and laughing – I’m single. I can be with whoever I want – Josh laughed too.
- She sent me this photo – Josh showed her his phone and a picture she posted on Instagram weeks ago of the two of them on a rooftop in New York, back them when they were there shooting the Go Robot video, when everything started – It’s a beautiful photo.
- Barbara took that picture. You started to post everything you wanted so I did the same – She excused herself.
- Sometimes I wish I could go back to that night in New York – Josh said – I screwed everything up, I know. But I need you to give me time, please – He hugged her again – Don’t walk away from me, please – He sounded like he was begging her.
- Josh…Let’s just live one day at a time – She answered afraid of Josh’s attitude and hugging him too, and then she felt Josh’s lips on her forehead – We should go back.
They entered the bar again where their friends where having a deep conversation about why California was the best and the worst place in the world at the same time. Mandy turned her head to look at them.
- Everything’s fine? – The pink haired girl asked. Anastasia and Josh looked at each other and shared a smile.
- Everything’s perfect – Josh answered.
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Chapter 35: Richard
Hello everyone! Her I am again, as every Thursday. I’m so in love with today’s chapter! Y’all can even imagine.
I wanna say thanks for the huge suppor I received after last week’s words. You all are angels sent by the Universe to make me happy!
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Thanks to everyone who reads the fic, much love to you all! ♥
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- I’m so tired of this week-on-week-off thing – Josh told Anastasia on the bus on the way to Pittsburg, as he laid his head on her lap, while she was playing with his hair.
- Yeah. I know what you mean – Mandy spoke from the couch in front of them. Nick and Eric were there also.
- It’s like you get used to the touring routine and then it’s cut down and then you get used to the home routine and it’s also cut down – Anastasia told them.
- I never thought we were going to be here at this point of the tour – Eric said.
- None of us – Josh said smiling and looking into An’s eyes – But the crew love you all so much and people like to see you onstage so…
- It has been an incredible experience so far, though – Mandy talked again.
- It’s been a dream come true – Nick said this time.
- Aw! That was the sweetest thing you could ever fucking say – Anastasia said while everyone was laughing.
- I’m working on my sweet side – Nick said smiling.
- Work a little harder – Mandy said.
The group was trying hard to kill time on the road, they packed the tour bus with a great videogame system, they spent time listening to music, Anastasia was having a big inspirational streak at writing and Mandy consumed her time watching Drag Queen makeup tutorials on Youtube, since she was the makeup artist of the band. Josh and Anastasia kept sharing glances during the whole trip, she knew that as soon as they’d arrive and people or crew started to gather around they were going to be back to friends mode, it was a new situation for her but somehow it wasn’t bothering her, she was even enjoying it.
Tiredness was a real issue and it was starting to show on everybody. They’d been touring for almost a year and people (especially Josh) were starting to get angry about everything and anything. Sometimes he didn’t measure the words out of his mouth and, even if he didn’t meant to, he was starting to treat people around him in not the nicest way. He wasn’t the only one, Flea and Anthony retraced themselves in such a way that none left their dressing rooms, backstage. Chad, on the other hand, was always Chad, he always had a good laugh to share and a joke to make.
One night, in Louisville, Mandy and Anastasia were having a total girl’s night wearing onesies, doing facials, eating pizza, drinking champagne (the best combination) and watching RuPaul’s Drag Race again; they were obsessed with the show. Just the two of them; like the old times. Anastasia loved spending time like that with Mandy.
- I think if I were a drag queen my name would be “Pussy Galore” – Anastasia said sipping from her glass.
- Oh my God! I love it! – Mandy said.
- She would be a retired super model – Anastasia got up from the bed – From the 90’s. She used to hang out with Kate, Claudia and Linda and maybe – she walked to the window – she received a phone hit from Naomi, but she got over it now. She would have that Versace catwalk sass – She started to walk as if the room were a runway, making exaggerated poses.
- Love that Versace sass – Mandy said while she started to clap and laugh at the same time – Pussy Galore will need a lot of padding, since you are British and God didn’t help you in that area.
- Are you reading me? – Anastasia said turning around and looking her from her back.
- The library is open, baby – Mandy was making a reference to one of the segments of the show – She would wear designer clothes.
- Only big brands. Moschino – Anastasia said – And Versace, of course – This time both friends talked at the same time. Anastasia throw herself at the bed again and they both laughed. In that moment Anastasia’s phone rang and Josh’s picture appeared on the screen, he was calling. Mandy looked at her friend suspiciously – I’m gonna put him on speaker but don’t talk!
- Hey! – Josh’s voice could be heard – What are you doing?
- I’m having a girl’s night with Mandy and watching RuPaul’s Drag Race while I pretend I am one of them.
- Weird, but coming from you it’s perfectly normal – He said – Is there a way you can skip that and come to my room? I got wine.
- Mmm – The two friends shared a glance – No, Josh. Not tonight. I already told you that I’m with Mandy and we’re already drinking champagne.
- Are you serious? – He asked and Mandy opened her mouth shocked.
- Dead serious – Anastasia was mad he asked that.
- Come on, An! – He said – I know you want to. Come over! – He said raising his voice - I’ll fuck you like I did in Miami.
- I think I’m missing some kind of cue here – Anastasia was really angry at that point – I’m not some kind of mistress you call to have sex like that, Josh. What the fuck?
- Fine! – He hung up the call.
- Good luck with the hand, bro! – Mandy was laughing – What was that? – Mandy asked.
- A booty call?
- A sassy booty call, as we say in Drag Race.
- I feel offended.
- I’m offended too. Who does he thinks you are? His sex doll?
- I mean, that’s basically what we have. Our relationship is based on sex, at the moment; but for him to call me the way he did, I don’t know. It was uncomfortable, awkward.
- Forget about it, let’s continue to watch our queens, they don’t hurt us like boys do – Mandy said to her friend. But as much as that Anastasia tried, she couldn’t shake that weird feeling off her.
She tried to sleep that night but Josh’s voice didn’t leave her mind alone. She kept hearing that phone call over and over and over again. He treated her like she was some kind of score girl that was going to be ready for sex whenever he wanted. She can understand that he was tired and angry about the tour but that didn’t give him the right to refer to her that way. In her opinion, he minimized her and she wasn’t going to allow that. Not now, not never, especially not him. If she agreed to have this relationship with Josh, where she clearly was the side chick, it was going to be under her rules, and if she didn’t feel like being with him she wasn’t going to.
“How ironic”, she thought; she went from being the girlfriend to being the other woman in less than a year. There was no point in trying, she couldn’t sleep that night. Thank the Universe next day was off and she decided to spend the whole day in bed. Josh’s attitude the night before still bothered her, so at noon she had a shower, got dressed and went straight to Josh’s room. When he opened the door she could tell he had been sleeping the entire day too, his face was bloated and his eyes were red, she knew right there that he drank that wine last night, after all.
- I was sleeping – He said at the door – But come in.
- Yeah. I can tell – She entered the room – Can you tell me what the fuck was going through your mind last night? – She asked turning to be in front of him.
- I know… Sorry – Josh said walking to the bedroom.
- Josh, I’m not a fucking prostitute – She followed him.
- I just had a rough day and I wanted to be with you – He said getting back into the bed – Maybe the words I used weren’t the right ones. I’m sorry – He was grabbed the sheets and blankets and covered himself up to his neck.
- I’m so angry right now. It seems you’re just ignoring me – Anastasia was just standing there – It’s obvious I’m interrupting your rest, I’ll leave.
- No! – Josh jumped out of bed and got on his knees over the mattress – Stay. I’m not ignoring you. I’m just tired.
- I’m tired too… - Anastasia said.
- Come here, lay with me – Josh said opening his arms – We’ll watch one of those documentaries on Netflix that will make us feel bad about ourselves for a couple of days. We’ll have room service – The smile on Josh’s face was something hard to resist.
Anastasia just nodded with her head and went straight to him. He hugged her and helped her to get in bed with him. He took his laptop to put Netflix on and they decided to watch a documentary about vegans and how animals were murdered to make food. She loved that, days like those when doing nothing was the norm. She turned her face to see Josh and he was watching the screen of his notebook with the covers up to his neck, he looked so incredible cute, she looked at his jaw line, the thing she liked most, his small brown but bright eyes, his nose that he hated, she liked every inch of it. She got closer and kissed him on the cheek; he turned and looked at her smiling.
- What was that for? – He asked smiling still. How she loved that smile.
- I don’t need a reason to give you a kiss – She said.
- Good to know – He put an arm around her shoulders and pushed her to him. She rested her head on his chest and kept watching the documentary.
- Are we clear that this isn’t going to stop me from eating meat? – She said – Yes, the thing is terrible but… dude. I can’t live without meat.
- You just read my mind – He said.
Before the documentary ended, both fell asleep in a hug.
Next morning, Anastasia woke up with an arm around her waist and turned her body to see Josh in front of her opening his eyes also, but she had the feeling he’s been awake for a couple of minutes. She just stared into his eyes, looked to his soul and realized the she loved that guy so much, but she needed to put distance between them if she wanted to maintain the relationship the way it was. Truth was she was falling again and falling hard, and she couldn’t afford to go deep in love with Josh again, not at the moment, not knowing that maybe in a couple of weeks he was going to be sleeping with another woman in his bed.
- Waking up next to you is the best way to start the day – He said making what Anastasia was about to say even harder to say.
- Josh – She smiled – I’ve been sleeping next to you almost every night on this leg of the tour – He smiled – And I don’t think it’s healthy for my mental stability – His smile disappeared.
- What you mean? – He asked.
- I like what we have now. No attachments, no responsibilities. But the truth is that we used to have a relationship, a serious one, and I loved you with all my heart, and then I thought that I was over that but I wasn’t, I still love you and I can’t do it. Not with this depth and this devotion – Anastasia sat on the bed – Lauren is going to LA to be with you, and then what am I gonna do? – He looked away from her – I’m not cutting this off, I’m just saying that it’s better for me if I have some space.
- You’re right – Josh said looking into her eyes again – I’m sorry.
- Don’t be sorry. I know what I was getting into and as I said I’m not ending this, it’s just that I think it’s better if I share some nights with Mandy and maybe go out with the boys, not devoting myself to you as the way I’m doing it right now. I need to know that I’m gonna be ok without you also.
- But don’t walk away from me – There it was again, that plead. Josh pronounced these words with fear on his voice.
- Believe me when I say that I couldn’t even if I wanted to – She leaned over him and gave him a small kiss on his lips, he smiled afterwards – I’m going to my room and get ready to go to the venue. See you there!
- Wait – He grabbed her right arm and pushed her back to him and gave her a much more passionate kiss.
That tour leg was being quite boring but the shows came out really good even though the crowd in most cities didn’t even know who Dead Curse was. They ended up in Canada, where they performed in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. Winnipeg went light, but in Edmonton Anthony decided to go around the city with Flea, Josh, Carl and some crew guys. Anastasia, Mandy and Eric decided to join them and it was quite a revolution of people filming them and taking pictures; they went to the farmers market and then had lunch at a Mexican place. Apparently, Mexican food was becoming the norm at the tour.
Despite the bunch of pictures that appeared on the web and that really bothered Josh, the last shows were the best of that part of the tour. Anastasia was keeping her word and didn’t spend much time in Josh’s room, instead, she went shopping with Mandy in Kansas City and went to have a couple of drinks with Eric, Nick and some crew people. They were the best guys she had worked on a tour ever so it wasn’t hard to make time to spend with them.
Then it was time to take another plain to go back home. She needed it, she needed to sleep in her bed and restore her body and soul.
- I won’t leave my bed in three days – Anastasia told Mandy during the flight.
At that moment, her phone made a short sound to alert her she had a new message: “Call me when you’re in LA. You are going to love me”, it was from her brother Mark. She waited to be home and after a bath she called him back.
- I already love you but if I’m going to love you more I’m interested – An said when Mark picked up the phone.
- I have two pieces of news for you – Mark said – First, Steph said yes…
- Well, duh! – She said after a laugh – I’M SO FUCKING HAPPY FOR YOU AND STEPH! – She screamed through her smartphone. What’s the other one?
- I’ve been working in the studio with your favorite band since you were sixteen…
- Oh my God! The Genius Sex Poets? – She opened her eyes big like plates.
- That’s right! – Mark said laughing.
- Why didn’t you tell me anything?
- Because you were going to be busy and wouldn’t have time to be at the studio – Mark answered – Thing is, they are going to film the video for their first single this weekend in Las Vegas and Richard saw a picture of you on my Instagram profile and he wants you to appear on it.
- Richard fucking Austin? – Anastasia asked incredulous – Shut up, Mark! You’re joking!
- I’m not! – He said laughing.
- He has been my platonic love since I was a teenager!
- I know. I took you to their concerts.
- I love them so much!
- The new record sounds amazing!
- Can’t wait to hear it.
- So… what do I say to Richard?
- Say hell yeah! – She heard her brother laughing hard on the phone.
- We’ll leave to Vegas this Thursday.
She couldn’t believe it! She wasn’t a person that idolized other people, but The Genius Sex Poets always had a place in her heart. They played rock music with a couple of synthesizers and made some of the catchiest songs she ever heard; they were amazing on record and even better live. Richard Austin was the front man, the lead singer, and he had this amazingly arrogant stage persona that melted her heart every time she saw them in concert, so sure of himself, cocky, his eyes were light brown as his hair, all sleek to the back. He wasn’t tall but his smile could light up the city were they came from: Las Vegas. She used to have a huge poster with his face in her room when she was a teenager, they were definitely one of her favorite bands in life.
That was perfect, because Lauren was already in town with Josh and this was the ideal plan for her to keep her mind busy and not even think about those two. She was feeling strange about it, she thought she was going to feel depressed and full of rage by Josh being with her those weeks, but in reality she was pretty laid back about it. She had a knot in her stomach but it wasn’t as heavy as other times before.
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Chapter 30: LA – Venice is the new London - Dubai
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After a quick breakfast to recover energy after last night and realizing how much alcohol she actually drank thanks to the stinging headache that had her in agony, Anastasia went back to her bed to just lay there without any possibility of erasing from her mind the image of Josh coming closer to her face to kiss her. She just reviewed the moment again and again and again; a smile appeared on her face while she was looking at the white ceiling in her bedroom. This was wrong, she was sure about that, but it felt so good.
She decided to go back to the living room to set up the turntable Josh gave her. To try it, she picked the latest Red Hot Chili Peppers album, The Getaway, she was proud of it. In the end, she didn’t collaborate on it as much as she would’ve liked, but she did her magic there and the album came up perfect. She loved every song, it was the project that brought Josh close to her again, after all. She remembered those days at the studio, those late nights with Josh and the rest of the guys, they would be jamming and she just danced and laughed and helped in the control room. It was amazing to see how much closer they all became in this past year.
She was already familiar with Anthony, Chad and Flea, but touring together helped to grow a different kind of relationship, a close one, like a real family. It was amazing to see how much everyone cared about her and how she cared about everyone too.
Now she was cleaning the mess the party left last night. The song Encore was playing in the background when her phone started ringing. It was Anthony.
- Hi, sunshine! – Anthony said to her when she picked up the call – How are you feeling the 28th?
- I’m cleaning right now so I guess I’m a much more mature person – She said while Anthony laughed.
- Do you think you can come to Malibu today? I want to talk to you about something.
- Sure! – She said – Let me put some order in this mess and I’ll be there after midday.
- Sound good! Glad you are listening to our record! – He could hear it from the phone.
- Yeah! Josh gave me a new turntable last night and I was trying it out!
- So thoughtful of Josh!
- Where is your gift, by the way? – She asked sarcastically.
- Having me in your life is enough! – He laughed – Actually that’s what I want to talk about, but I can’t tell you more right now. Come and see!
- I am intrigued – Anastasia answered – See you later then!
- See ya! Oh and bring Mandy with ya! – He said before hanging off.
“That was weird”, Anastasia thought and she was definitely intrigued now. She hurried up with the cleaning and then went upstairs to have a shower. In less than two hours she was ready to drive to Malibu. First she picked up Mandy from her house at the Hollywood Hills.
- What the hell? – Mandy said once in the car – He just told you that? “Bring Mandy with ya”? – She mocked Anthony’s voice.
- He did – Anastasia laughed.
- What could it be? – Mandy Asked – Maybe a house in Malibu?
- Why the fuck would he give me a house? – Anastasia laughed some more – And I already own a house in Malibu.
- Uhm, correction, your dad and your sister own a house in Malibu – Mandy said.
- It’s the same…
- Uhm, correction, no it’s not.
- Uhm, correction, fuck you – Both laughed – I wasn’t sure about telling you this – Anastasia hadn’t mentioned to anyone yet about the kiss Josh gave her last night– But you are my soul mate and I can’t hide anything from you.
- Ugh! We are worse than a married couple – Mandy said – And I already know what you are going to say. It’s about you and Josh last night – Anastasia’s eyes opened wide.
- How do you know?
- First, we are soul mates and I can read your mind, second, you two disappeared from the party for more than half an hour! What happened?
- Read my mind – Mandy looked at her with concentration, like actually trying to read her mind.
- A kiss?
- You are good!
- ANASTASIA! – Mandy screamed while Anastasia just smiled.
- Before you say anything I wanted to kiss him but I stopped because I knew it wasn’t smart, but then he just did it!
- So he kissed you!
- Yes! – Anastasia said giving a turn to enter the community where Anthony, Chad, Flea and her sister lived.
- I don’t know how to feel about it – Mandy said – Because I can see that Josh still has feelings for you – Anastasia looked at her after parking in front of her sister’s house – It’s obvious.
- I don’t want to create a fantasy in my head but you know how easy it is for me – Anastasia said leaving the car – Then I get hurt. It’s always the same.
- Do you want my advice? – Mandy said opening the gate – Do not get your hopes up.
- Promise me you won’t say anything – Anastasia said before knocking on the door.
- I promise – Mandy said – Promise me you will take this easy.
- Hi! – Anastasia couldn’t answer because her sister opened the door at that precise moment.
After giving a big hug to the twins and to Sunny and Everly who were there too, the three girls walked to the pool area where Anthony, Flea were enjoying the sun. As Anastasia walked to them she realized there was another person there, it was Josh. She hadn’t spoken to him since the kiss so it was a strange feeling. Mandy pinched her on a side of her tummy, reminding her about the promise that she didn’t answer at the door.
- Glad you came! – Anthony got up from the chair to greet the girls, and so did Flea.
- Hi! – Anastasia said while she was approaching Josh, he hugged her tightly – Well I’m curious about your call!
- Do you want something to drink? – Barbara said – No alcohol for you – She pointed to An and Mandy – You already drank enough last night.
- Yes mom! – Mandy said rolling eyes and laughing afterwards.
- I’ll bring you lemonade.
- Oh my God, you are a fucking cliché – Anastasia said while she and Mandy laughed.
- Well let’s get down to business – Anthony said.
- You told me this was birthday-gift related – Anastasia said seating next to Anthony while Mandy took a seat next to Josh and was looking at him with suspicious eyes – You didn’t say anything about business.
- Because it’s business for us and fun for you – Flea said smiling.
- We have a show in Venice this weekend – Anthony started to say.
- God, Venice is our favorite place in California – Mandy said.
- Not Venice Beach – Anthony said – Actual Venice in Italy – Mandy and Anastasia shared a laugh – The thing is… God, it0s so hard to talk to you two together… The thing is we have a show there this weekend, Damien Hirst has an exhibition there and he asked us to play at the opening party, so we’re going and we want to take you two with us! As a birthday gift for you and a life gift for Mandy.
- What?! – Anastasia said while Barbara gave her a glass of lemonade.
- I don’t know if the “life gift” thing is good or bad – Mandy said grabbing her own glass.
- It will be fun because we’re going to play in like a party thing and we can enjoy the city – Flea talked this time.
- And I’m going too – Barbara said.
- Oh, so it’s like a “bed gift” for Barbara – Mandy said winking and laughing. Anthony looked at her because it was so ironic for her to say such thing, thankfully everyone shared the laugh, even Barb.
- So what do you say? – Josh asked directly to Anastasia.
- I can’t say no to a trip to Italy! – Anastasia was smiling.
- The best friend can’t say no neither! – Mandy was smiling too.
- Done! We leave on Thursday and we will stay till next Monday – Anthony said – And the kids will stay here – He talked as the four children at that house were approaching the group.
After a couple of hours chatting, Anastasia went to the kitchen for more lemonade and once there Josh joined her.
- Do you want some lemonade? – She asked when she noticed he was there, in silence.
- Sure! – He answered.
- Was this your idea? – She asked him again.
- Anthony and Flea deserve all the credit. I was just here for the traveling schedule and they told me about it and I agreed, of course – Josh said before taking a sip of the lemonade glass - I’m sure it’s gonna be fun – He gave her a mischievous look, a look he never gave her before.
- Who are you, Josh Klinghoffer? – Anastasia said walking away from the kitchen and smiling.
Packing for the Venice trip was hard for Anastasia, she had no clue on what to bring; they were going to be there just three or four days but they had to attend the art exhibition and the after party, so she needed two different outfits for that day alone. Apart from that, for some stupid reason she didn’t want to admit to herself, she wanted to look amazing for Josh, which was an extremely rare attitude on her. Even if she repeated herself at least 21 times every night that she had to stop, she was falling for him again.
The flight was scheduled on a decent hour, ten in the morning, so Anastasia had time for a nice shower, for picking a great outfit and for having a powerful breakfast. A van picked her up at her house. Inside the van Barbara, Mandy and Danielle, Chad’s wife, were already partying and having fun.
- It’s only ten in the morning, for God’s sake! – Anastasia said.
- Don’t you want a Margarita? – Barbara asked.
- No, did you hear me? It’s only ten in the morning – Anastasia repeated separating the words with the pronunciation.
The band and their team were already at the airport checking the luggage. Carl was there too as he was the main manager.
- I know you two aren’t on duty this weekend but I need you to behave – Carl said.
- You chose the worst girls to behave, Carl – Mandy said, handling him her suitcase.
They traveled in first class, as usual, only that this time everyone had a special booth for themselves. After a couple of hours flying, Mandy joined Anastasia at her booth. An didn’t realize that Josh was sitting next to her, the seats had these walls for privacy but if you stretched your neck enough you could see your neighbor. The two friends started to watch videos on Youtube and they ran into one they knew well: Dark Necessities, by the Peppers themselves. Anastasia remembered the first time she saw that video and how hot Josh looked on it, it was a different side of him, more sure of himself.
- Oh, my favorite video – Josh said poking his head up the wall that separated his seat from Anastasia’s.
- After watching this video for the first time last year we started to call you “Hottie Josh” – Mandy said laughing.
- Really? – Josh was laughing too.
- You should go back to that hair; that disastrous color – Anastasia said.
- Yeah! Go back to being Anastasia’s 90’s fantasy guy – Mandy said and Anastasia gave her a killer look.
- Don’t you like the current Josh? – He asked with a smile.
- I liked the non-cheater Josh, if you see him let me know – Anastasia said, regretting it immediately.
Josh looked down and went back to his seat. Anastasia didn’t see him again during the flight. She was so ashamed and felt so stupid. She always spoke without thinking before. Mandy let her know that it was alright, that he couldn’t be mad because it was the truth, but she felt so bad about herself. Eventually, she needed to move from there, she couldn’t be next to him when she knew he was angry. Yes, Josh did wrong but Anastasia hated when people was mad at her. For the final part of the flight she joined her sister a couple of seats behind. Talking with her and Anthony helped her forget about the mistake she just made.
The first night in Venice was useless, they arrived late and everyone went to their hotel rooms. Anthony booked a suite for Anastasia and Mandy, each one had their own bed with a balcony to the city that even at night was breathtaking. The only bad thing Venice had was the smell, because of the stagnant water and the poor pipe system there were places in the city with a terrible stank. Lucky for them, their hotel wasn’t one of those places. That night Anastasia slept like a baby.
Next day was time for the glam, and Anastasia chose a light blue knee-length pleated skirt, and a grey strappy top mixed with a pair of baby blue sandals with thick heels. They were going to ride boats to get to the exhibition, so wearing thin heel stilettos is forbidden. Mandy did An’s makeup and hair. The pink haired friend went for a floral dress and platform sandals. Big sunglasses added the final touch.
The exhibition was amazing, Damien Hirst’s pieces were incredible. Anastasia was such an art lover; she was thrilled to be there in such a fantastic moment, with the people she loved around her, even Josh.
The good moment of the trip came on Saturday night. For that occasion Anastasia wore a little black dress with her black classic Vans and a black bomber jacket with the quote “Not today, Satan” on the back. They road a boat to the venue were the party was going to be held. Once there, the four girls: Mandy, An, Barbara and Danielle, started to drink right away. They started with vodka and by the time the Chilis started to play, tequila shots were running at that table. Mandy and Anastasia jumped and danced the whole set and that helped to get rid of the alcohol so the girls didn’t end up as drunk as they should have been.
- I’m never going to get tired of seeing you guys play! – Anastasia said once the band joined them at the table.
- We’ve got the best groupies on all of Venice – Chad said laughing and hugging Danielle.
- Yeah, we are definitely the groupies at this trip – Barbara laughed.
- God, I didn’t realize that this is how female escorts travel, all paid by old dudes – Mandy said.
- What did we become? – Anastasia said laughing to her friend.
- Groupies, it’s obvious – Mandy said.
- It doesn’t count if you are married to the rockstar – Danielle said.
- It’s like those girls who have “London – Dubai” on their Instagram profiles – Barbara said laughing – We should write “LA – Venice” in ours.
- “LA – Venice is the new London – Dubai” – Mandy said laughing too.
Anastasia noticed that Josh was a bit away from the group, looking at his phone screen and a strange force pushed her towards him.
- Hey – She started to talk and he looked at her – I want to say sorry. I talked without thinking and I feel so ashamed.
- Don’t worry, you didn’t say anything far from the truth – He said – I’m the one who should be apologizing. I never did ‘cuz I’m a coward – Was he really apologizing? – What do you say if we go to a quieter place and talk? – He asked her.
- Sure! – Anastasia replied without thinking about it.
She went back to her table to grab her purse and told Mandy that if she needed her, she should just call. Mandy looked at her with worried eyes but just nodded. Thankfully no one else noticed An’s disappearance.
An and Josh started to walk around the small streets of Venice, one next to the other in silence, until Josh talked.
- I could use some food – He said – Did you have dinner with the girls?
- No – She answered – I haven’t eaten anything.
- Let me see if I can remember a great pizza place here. Truly Italian.
- How many times have you been to Venice? – She wanted to know.
- A few – He answered – You?
- A couple of times too – It was like knowing each other all over again.
- Here! – Josh said after a couple of blocks – It’s open!
The place was almost empty and they got a nice hidden table, just like Josh likes them. In the worst Italian ever he tried to order pizza and wine and after trying a few times, Anastasia had to stop laughing and came to the rescue. She traveled a lot during her whole life and that helped her to learn a little bit about other languages and cultures.
- Didn’t know you spoke Italian – Josh said.
- I don’t. But I can order a pizza and a bottle of wine, the essentials – Josh laughed and then looked straight into her eyes in silence.
- I’m sorry, An – He started to say – You don’t deserve what I did to you. I was so stupid and I have no excuse.
- I came to this trip to have fun, Josh. I don’t think this is the time to discuss this – She said to him.
- I know but… I don’t want you to be angry or sad.
- Do I look angry or sad? – She asked with a smile.
- Not at all – He said with half smile.
- Don’t worry about that now, ok? Let’s just have fun this weekend – She said raising her glass of wine and forcing Josh to do the same and clink them.
- Love your outfit choice, by the way – Josh said after the fourth glass of wine – The Not-Today-Satan jacket is a special touch.
- Yeah, my new motto – Anastasia said finishing her fourth glass too.
At that moment, the waiter went to the table to tell Anastasia that the restaurant was closing soon.
- They are closing – She said opening her purse.
- What are you doing? – Josh got up from his chair – It’s your birthday trip, don’t you even dare to think you are paying for this.
- Wow, female escort all the way – She laughed.
The sky was full of stars and it was a full moon night. The silver circle lit up everything and Venice acquired a magical sheen as the two walked back to the venue where the party was being held.
- This place is beautiful – Anastasia said while crossing a small bridge.
- I’ve always loved Venice. Magical things happen here – Josh said standing in the middle of the bridge and resting against the fence.
- Really? – Anastasia said looking at him; the wine was having an effect on both of them.
- Well, you should tell. You are the magical being here – Josh said confirming Anastasia’s theory that he drank too much wine that night.
- I’m far from magical – She stood still in front of him.
- You are magical for me – Josh said grabbing Anastasia’s waist, pushing her towards him.
He didn’t kiss her; he just stood there looking into her eyes. She felt such comfort in that moment, just like the old times, before all the drama and the sadness. For that short moment she forgot everything he did in the past, that didn’t matter; right then what was really important was that magical moment when the two of them were looking into each other’s souls.
- I don’t want to go back to the party – He said – Let’s go to the hotel.
Anastasia smiled and nodded.
- Let’s see how fast you can get there – She said and started to run to one of the boats. Josh was running behind her while the two were laughing hard; they were acting like kids. Both could barely breathe when they were seating at the boat on the ride back to the hotel.
This was just like that night in Moscow. It was like starting from scratch. There was no hint of sadness, anger or grudges towards him in her body at that moment. He led her to his room, an even better suite, with a bigger balcony and a better view.
- There is something about a city at night – Anastasia started to say.
- There is something about a city at night with the perfect company – Josh said and pulled her to him again – I could never forget you and I could never forget the way you made me feel.
- Me neither…
Anastasia couldn’t finish saying anything because Josh started to kiss her. It was like the kiss he gave her at the birthday party, tender but passionate. His hands were dancing trough her back, like discovering places, and she was caressing his head and neck, running her fingers through his hair like she used to do. He stopped, took off her jacket and led her to his bedroom. It was crazy but she was sure about this, she wanted it so bad and she could tell he wanted it too.
She took off his black hoodie and sat him on the bed, while she, on top, kissed him fiercely this time. He was treating her sweetly, like she was some china doll to take care off with delicacy. Without even noticing, the two were naked on the bed kissing each other like there wasn’t a world outside those four walls.
- I swear that our bodies could be skin to skin and I could still pull you closer – Josh said to her while gasping for air.
And that was it, she didn’t need anything more from him to surrender that night, in that bed, to the man she loved. She promised she wasn’t going to fall again but when two people are connected by the Universe, it doesn’t matter if they aren’t in a relationship with each other, if that connection is strong enough they will always find a way to be together and Anastasia and Josh’s connection was the strongest of all.
After splurging love in that Venetian room, Anastasia fell asleep with her head on Josh’s chest. He was hugging her with both arms, as if he didn’t want to let her go. She felt safe, she felt loved and she didn’t need anything else in the world, at that moment.
She woke up the next morning with the sun hitting her face, it took a few minutes to properly open her eyes and focus her sight. She realized Josh wasn’t in bed, so she tried to get up, using the sheets to cover herself.
- Where are you going? – Josh said appearing through the door with a platter on his hands – Don’t move because this morning the breakfast is in bed.
- Are you real? – She said smiling – Did last night really happen?
- I hope so, ‘cuz I hadn’t felt this great in a long time – Josh said leaving the platter next to her. She instinctively took a strawberry from a small blue plate.
- Oh my God, this is so good – She said after giving a bite. Josh laughed after sipping from his orange juice.
- The guys planned a lunch for everyone, so I can imagine you’re going to your room to get ready.
- Yes – She said looking into his eyes – But I’ll stay here a little longer, if that’s okay.
- That is perfect – Josh said smiling and gave her a long kiss.
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Chapter 25: #ThePinkAndBlueDay
Hello everyone! I want to say that today’s chapter is on of my all time favorite! I love it, is different but is so cool! I want to read what you think about it so leave feedback!
BTW Next week is the turn of the Josh POV chapter so I hope you all are as excited as I am!
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Those days in Los Angeles were weird for Anastasia. She didn’t feel comfortable with herself, she couldn’t stop comparing to Josh’s new girl, who was younger and obviously more vibrant than her. She locked herself in her house for a couple of days, alone. She did it as an exercise to find herself again, to learn and love herself again. She took long baths, cooked nice food, watched Netflix, wrote songs, recorded some of them and even swam in her heated pool.
She was starting to enjoy being alone. The past months she spent all of her nights with either Josh or Mandy. This time, she was all by herself and by the third day she was liking it. That didn’t mean she was over the situation, the image of Josh and Lauren didn’t leave her head for a second. Anastasia kept feeling empty, sad and hopeless, the natural stages of a breakup, a breakup that happened almost two months ago and that she was still suffering from. When she thought she was over it she found out that Josh had cheated on her and she believed things couldn’t get worse, but she didn’t want to say it because things could always get worse.
One Thursday morning, the blue-haired girl received a call from Eric, saying that in the afternoon they would have an appointment to get matching tattoos with the band logo. It was something they’d been planning for a while, it had been Mandy’s idea and finally Eric made the appointment. The band’s logo was Nick’s creation, Anastasia has always been obsessed with the moon as it involved an important part of her life and beliefs. One night at Nick and Mandy’s childhood house, looking at a sky dressed with plenty stars and a full moon in all its glory, the blonde guy came up with the idea of two circles forming a full and crescent moon, representing ups and downs of the career they chose to have. It was an instant yes for the rest of the band members and now they were on the way to have it forever on their skin.
It was the first tattoo for Eric and Anastasia; the siblings were much familiarized with ink. Mandy already had seven small tattoos and Nick had four large marks on his right arm and on his back. Anastasia was excited and nervous, which was normal, Eric had a little more confidence. Anastasia decided to make her double moon in dark blue with four vertical dots in the lower part representing the four members of Dead Curse; she chose to have it on her right forearm, in the middle of it. Mandy had it on her left ribs and the design was the logo in light blue with a watercolor style background simulating the night sky, remembering the day the sign was created. Nick chose the circles in black on his right shoulder with four stars also in black, and the spot chosen by Eric was under his left elbow, just the circles in dark blue because he like it how it looked on Anastasia’s skin.
That was a great afternoon, the four Dead Curse members were already very close but to share that experience created a new bond between them.
- How have you been feeling? – Eric asked Anastasia while giving her a ride back home, just the two of them.
- I don’t know, I fear this is a never ending thing – Anastasia said.
- With Josh? – Eric asked again.
- I don’t know what’s next and at the same time I’m afraid there’ll be nothing more – She said looking out the window – Like he’s going on with his life and I’m stuck in this hole waiting for… I don’t know what I’m waiting for to be honest.
- You hope to be back with him – Eric said as if he were reading Anastasia’s mind. She looked at him.
- That’s not gonna happen – Anastasia said – I don’t want it to happen. I don’t know if I can forgive him. How can I trust him again?
- Time heals – Eric said – And I recognize real love when I see it, I have it with Hannah and I know you had it with Josh.
- You said it: had it.
- You don’t love him anymore? – Eric said and laughed – Bullshit – He parked his car in front of Anastasia’s house – Do you want to know the reason he broke up with you?
- He found a better girl.
- No. I had a conversation with him last night, I’m gonna email it to you – He said taking his phone. Anastasia’s phone beeped letting her know she had new mail – Read it.
- Thanks for the ride, it was a great day – She said, shut the car door and didn’t look back.
Maybe Eric was right. No, Eric was definitely right. She still loved Josh and she didn’t want to because it was very obvious that he didn’t love her back. He loved a younger, fitter, blonder girl and that’s the scene she tried to tattoo on her mind, she wanted it to be etched in her head like the mark that had been made on her arm that afternoon: forever, so to have a reason to lose the love she had for Josh.
She looked at her phone and saw the message with the conversation Eric sent to her. She was tempted to open it but after thinking about it she let her phone down. She just wanted to forget Josh and maybe that email wouldn’t help. She walked up the stairs to do the tattoo cleaning proceeding the tattoo artist instructed her to do. She took a bath, laid down in her bed, and turned on the TV, on a channel that just showed old movies. Breakfast at Tiffany’s appeared on the screen, she stayed there watching her favorite movie about a high level prostitute, because that’s what Audrey Hepburn character was, read between the lines. After the movie she felt asleep.
Next day she woke up late, her phone alarm didn’t go off and then she remembered she left her phone downstairs the night before. She brushed her teeth thinking about that damn email Eric sent her yesterday. She still wasn’t sure about reading it, it could change everything… or it could change absolutely nothing. She decided to have breakfast first, a nice avocado toast, well, she went for two avocado toasts, orange juice and a banana; she felt so healthy it was weird. She did the dishes and then she noticed the phone on her kitchen island, she took it impulsively, moved her fingertip to the mail app and opened it, and at that moment, at that precise moment, the screen turned black and a call went through. It was Mandy. Anastasia, frustrated, picked it up.
- What are you doing? – Mandy asked with her sweet voice.
- I just had breakfast and you? – Anastasia asked back.
- Not much – Her friend replied – Do you want to spend the day at Venice with me?
- Even if I want to say no, I can’t – Anastasia replied with a laugh.
- You can but I wouldn’t accept it – Mandy said – I’ll pick you up in half hour, is that alright?
- Sure!
The phone went back to the original position and Anastasia ran upstairs to get a shower and dress up forgetting about the email.
Venice was a place where the two friends always found peace. That crazy place filled with unique people, the shore and all the activities around made them feel like it was home. Venice was the place they went when they sneaked out of class back in the day; if they didn’t have plans on a Saturday they always visited Venice Beach.
Mandy always had this dream of living in a colorful house in front of the Venice canals, with flowers in every window and a small boat on the canal in front of her porch.
The girls were thrift shopping on the main street in Venice near Pacific Ave, thrifting was a hobby they both had, finding amazing pieces with history always filled Anastasia with joy; she was a real fashion lover.
- Look at this jacket! – Anastasia said to Mandy showing her a biker jacket in electric metallic blue.
- I love it – Mandy said going through her own rack of clothes – Oh my God! Look! – Mandy opened her eyes big; she found the same jacket in metallic pink.
- It’s like heaven sent – Anastasia said and both laughed.
- We should stop wearing clothes the same color of our hair, though – Mandy said.
- Says who? – Anastasia asked looking at a pile of t-shirts.
- Yeah… That’s not going to happen – Mandy said.
After buying five pairs of pants, four skirts, the two jackets and almost ten t-shirts between the two, the friends walked to a sunglasses vendor spot on the boardwalk.
- Look, nineties babe – Anastasia said showing Mandy a pair of round sunglasses with a white frame.
- Every damn shape of sunglasses looks good on your face. How is that possible? – Mandy said.
- It is what it is – Anastasia said shrugging and trying on a wood frame this time.
- Do you think that we’re childish? – Mandy suddenly dropped while trying on a heart-shaped frame in pastel pink.
- No! – Anastasia answered – Why do you ask?
- I had a fight with Peyton this morning – Anastasia understood why Mandy wanted to go to Venice – And he told me that I needed to grow up and stop wearing “stupid pink hair” – She said making quotation marks with her fingers.
- I think Peyton is stupid – Anastasia was also wearing heart-shaped sunglasses in blue – Does Peyton think it’s stupid to match your clothes with your hair too? – Anastasia asked remembering the comment Mandy made at the thrift shop earlier.
- Yes, he said that too – Mandy said still wearing the pink glasses.
- Mandy! You don’t have to change because a man says so. Peyton felt in love with who you are, no matter if your hair is blonde, like when you met him, or pink – Anastasia said.
- I know…
- Why was the fight for?
- I don’t really remember, something really stupid like leaving a glass were he doesn’t like – Mandy said – Every start of a season is the same. He becomes this anxious monster and everything bothers him.
- It’s normal. He is nervous.
- Yes, but he doesn’t need to take it on me.
- I know, what an asshole – Anastasia saw her friend smile – I say you are going to buy those pink heart sunglasses and the ones with the blue crystal, and I’m going to get these ones in blue – She referred to the also heart-shaped glasses – and the ones with the white frame. But you have to wear the pink ones right now and I’ll be wearing the blue heart-shaped sunglasses.
- We should wear our pink and blue jackets too! – Mandy said smiling.
And so they did. The two girls looked like cartoon characters with jackets and sunglasses matching their hair but they were in Venice Beach so they blended right with the rest of the people there.
- Did you like your tattoo? – Mandy asked Anastasia walking on the boardwalk again.
- I love it. It wasn’t half bad as I thought it would be – Anastasia answered.
- See? I told ya – Mandy said – You know what I’m thinking? We have been friends for so long and have shared so many things, we shared high school, we share our career, we tried to share a house once, didn’t work out as we thought, but anyway. You’ve been a huge part of my life and have helped me during so many times of awe and suffering, you are my rock and I know I’m all of that to you too.
- Oh God! Are you going to propose to me?
- Anastasia Truman – Both girls stopped walking – Would you like to make me the happiest girl in the world and share a friendship tattoo with me so you can take me with you to eternity? – Anastasia covered her face with her hands and faked a huge smile.
- YES! – She screamed – Aren’t you going to bend on one knee?
- No, that would be too much.
- That’s probably the only half proposition I will have in my life.
- Let’s find a tattoo shop.
- Oh! Are we gonna do it right now?
- Yes! – Mandy laughed – There are many shops here, but I know one! Nick has a friend there.
The two girls walked a little bit more until they found the tattoo shop Mandy was referring to. They went in and saw the guy Mandy was talking about
- Fred! – She called him. He was sitting on a table working on some drawings.
- Amanda! – The guy said Mandy’s full name back. He was short, with short black hair and green emerald eyes in glasses with thick black frame, he was wearing a shirt with a black and white grip print and black pants. His body was full of tattoos, obviously.
- Nobody calls me that way so don’t start – Mandy said – Fred did some of my ink work and some of Nick’s too. This is my friend Anastasia – Mandy introduced her to the guy, she smiled and they shook hands – We want tattoos, like right now.
- Well, I don’t work on anybody without an appointment but for your luck I’m very free today, what do you want? – The girls looked at each other.
- Good question – Anastasia said.
- I don’t know. Not our names, that would be too cliché – Mandy said and Anastasia noticed she was still wearing her sunglasses.
- I know! Hearts! A heart! In the left ring finger! It has the love vein which is connected to the heart – Anastasia said excited.
- That’s why she is my friend; she’s the smart one – Mandy said to Fred.
- Let me guess, you – he pointed to Anastasia – want it in blue and you – He pointed to Mandy – want it in pink – Fred said making reference to their outfits.
- No – Mandy said – I will have the blue one and she will have the pink one – Anastasia smiled.
- Let me warn you that fingers are a little bit painful but it will be alright because it’s just a small heart.
- God! I’m so excited! – Mandy said hugging Anastasia – I’ll go first!
Mandy took her turn and then it was time for Anastasia to sit. Fred was right, it hurt as hell but in a couple of minutes the pain was over and the tiny pink heart looked really cute in contrast with her pale skin, it almost looked like a birth mark, she was pleased and happy to see Mandy so joyful. They girls thanked Fred and hit the boardwalk one more time. Mandy took more snaps than Anastasia could count and posted a handful on Instagram, declaring that Friday with the hashtag #ThePinkAndBlueDay.
Anastasia heard her stomach roar and decided it was time for food, they walked to a very nice place on Rose Avenue, it was a colourful café with a wall full of neon color graphic art and mini cars full of books. Everything was overwhelming at first, those bright tones, but once inside it fell cozy. Service was fast even though the place was crowded, within minutes Anastasia was enjoying a plate of Bucatini Carbonara and Mandy went for spaghetti with a miso sauce that was, surprisingly, pretty good. After a couple of drinks Anastasia remembered the email Eric sent her the day before.
- You know – Anastasia started to say – Yesterday while Eric was giving me a ride home he said that he knew the reason why Josh broke up with me and sent me an email of a convo they had.
- And what does it say? – Mandy wanted to know.
- I don’t know. I haven’t read it – Anastasia said.
- Do you want to know the reason after all?
- I’m a little bit curious, to be honest.
- Well I’m curious too. Why lie?
- What if it makes me feel worse?
- What if it makes you feel better?
- Do you really think knowing the real reason Josh broke up with me will make me feel better?
- I don’t know. Maybe the reason is that he got into some kind of trouble with the mafia and he was forced to date the young daughter of the mob boss to pay for his debt.
- Mandy! – Anastasia said laughing hard.
- You’ll never know! You should read it and then think about it. I will be here to support you – Anastasia grabbed her phone – No! Not here. I don’t want people see us cry.
- Do you think it will make me cry?
- You never know – Mandy said repeating herself – Let’s go to your place and read it there. With a bottle of wine just in case.
- You are quite a character – Anastasia kept laughing.
- But before that, you have been through so much pain today – Mandy said pointing at her new tattoo– And you deserve ice cream.
Before heading home the friends did a pit stop at an ice cream shop on Abbot Kinney Boulevard to grab some “Wildflower Honey Ricotta Walnut Cookies” ice cream for Anastasia and “Strawberry Honey Balsamic” for Mandy.
- Man! I didn’t even understand the name of the flavor but is so good – Mandy said while both tried each other’s choices of ice cream.
The ride back home was filled with happiness. Anastasia loved to spend days like that with Mandy and she was more than happy with her new tattoo. It’s true what people said, the first time after having some ink it creates a kind of addiction and so far her ink marks were very pretty. Now they were at her place, sitting on her couch with her Macbook on her lap opening Eric’s email. Before clicking on it, she took a large sip of wine and opened the message. There was no turning back.
It was a series of screenshots. Josh and Eric were having a conversation by text. Eric asked him about Anastasia and then the text exchange took a wild turn.
Eric: How are things going?
Josh: Well... You know.
Eric: Did you get to talk to Anastasia in New York?
Josh: I didn’t have the balls to do it. Are you going to question that too?
Eric: No man, you are my friend after all.
Josh: She is too.
Eric: I’m not here to judge anybody. You must have a reason to do what you did.
Josh: I can control Lauren. Anastasia is a girl with her shit too together. – Anastasia and Mandy shared a glance.
Eric: Don’t you want a girl with her shit together?
Josh: An doesn’t need me. I have nothing to offer her. I’m making Lauren’s dreams come true. Which dreams can I make come true for Anastasia, a girl who has it all?
Eric: The dream of having a relationship?
Josh: I don’t know. I can’t assure you anything right now ‘cuz I know as soon as she comes back to regular touring I’m gonna fall for her again. I don’t know how to explain this. I love her but I can’t be with her, not right now. All the fame and the magazines thing don’t help. It freaks me out that she is too strong; she doesn’t need me, Eric. She doesn’t need me.
Eric: A relationship isn’t about needing, it’s about loving and you two love the shit out of each other. You literally have NOTHING in common with this girl yet you share so many passions with An.
Josh: I don’t know. I’m happy, though.
Eric: You are?
Josh: I’m having fun!
Eric: I have no doubt about that.
- So Josh is a pussy – Mandy said sipping some wine.
- I don’t even understand. He left me because he can’t control me? – Anastasia said indignant – What kind of misogynist shit this is?
- I don’t think it’s that way. I believe it has more to do with his low self-esteem. He found a girl, you, who was at his level, a little higher I would say, and he freaked about because he didn’t know how to handle himself in the relationship. I do believe he loves you, though. He is just lost.
- I don’t give a fuck. He can get lost out of my life right now.
- You know that’s going to be hard; especially now that we are gonna start touring again.
- You’re right but this was an eye opener, definitely. I mean… Josh is a pussy – Both friends laughed. And after all Mandy was right, Anastasia felt immensely better now.
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(Final) Chapter 46: Never is a long time
I have so many things to say in this last post. First of all I want to thank everyone who read the fic and supported it and also followed Anastasia's Instagram. This experience has allowed me to meet so many amazing people around the world and I'll be forever grateful for your friendship during this time. I hope we can all keep in touch. I'm extra proud of myself for finishing this. To be honest with you, there were times when I thought couldn't do it, sometimes I didn't want to, but now I'm happy I did.
It's been a wild year since I started to write this story and my life did a 180° turn since last January when I wrote those first lines after reading another amazing fanfic (Be My Getaway), at that moment I was so alone in life and so depressed that writing this was a light in my dark day to day.
Thank you again, I never expected all the success, even if nobody read it I'm so happy I did this. Life is better now and it's just starting, and I'll keep writing, and I'll continue writing about Anastasia and I hope we can all gather around that story too.
I wanna give special thanks to Adriana for helping me with my grammar, y'all know English is not my first language, to Eva (my new roommate, who would have thought?) for the support and for being JoshAn's number one fan, and to Mai for the love.
And to you for being here with me till the end.
Thank you again, I love you all.
Back in California, Anastasia didn’t have a lot of time to think about Josh’s last unfortunate behavior. The fact that he let her down so many times now was enough for her to stop caring about it, but she couldn’t and she knew it. Now the fact that she still loved Josh as hard as she loved him a year ago didn’t leave her mind. But work was calling and Dead Curse’s new single was all about him, about Josh. “How appropriate”, she though ironically while she was inside a black van on the way to perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, a popular talk show on US television.
Jimmy knew Barbara for a long time and, of course, he knew Anastasia as well. After a warm and friendly welcome, An and Mandy did a short interview and then it was time to perform.
“Crossfire” was the name of the song and the rhythm was slow. She never planned to make it a single but the rest of the band was very enthusiastic about it and, as a democracy, they voted it to be the third single from Live Action.
There’s still in the street outside your window
You’re keeping secrets on your pillow
Let me inside, no cause for alarm
I promise tonight not to do no harm
I promise you babe, I won’t be no harm
And we’re caught up in the crossfire
Of heaven and hell
And we’re searching for shelter
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Watching you dress as you turn on the light
I forget all about the storm outside
Dark clouds roll their way over town
Heartache and pain came pouring down like chaos in the rain
They’re heading it out
And we’re caught up in the crossfire
Of heaven and hell
And we’re searching for shelter
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Tell the devil that he can go back from where he came
His fiery arrows drew their beat in vein
And when the hardest part is over we’ll be here
And our dreams will break the boundaries of our fears
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Next to mine
Josh’s POV
He was speechless. Josh always had certain envy towards the way Anastasia could put the deepest feelings into such melodic songs and that one, the verses he just heard her sing, were about him. He just knew it. Nobody had to tell him. She loved him and yet he let her down. She even told him she would leave it all for him and positive words couldn’t make their way out of his mouth.
There she was, on that screen, singing about him on national television, wearing a short, loose dark blue dress as the one she wore on their first date in New York, even her lips were red like the. It all brought him back to that night and all the amazing nights that followed. How could he? Josh never watched TV, unless it was sports, but Eric told him that Dead Curse would perform at Jimmy Kimmel and something inside of him pushed him to watch it. He didn’t regret it.
By then Josh was single again. Lauren ended up being tired of him not wanted to do anything “fun” with her, that and maybe the five times he called her “Anastasia” by accident –Two during sex. In the end she left him. He didn’t care about it that much, he just let her go and didn’t even try to reach her out again. It didn’t matter; no other woman mattered at the moment for him but Anastasia. A true treasure he let go, he let her space from his arms too many times. And now it was going to be harder than ever. She was with Richard the last time they were together and she, unexpectedly but magically, told him she would “leave it all” for him. But he shattered any opportunity, choosing fear again. How he loved to hear her say that to him, but enough was enough and he thought this time she wasn’t coming back. Life would go on but without her and it wasn’t going to be even half good.
Josh got up from the sofa and walked to the front door of his house. There he had a small table with some mail he hadn’t checked yet, he went through the envelopes until a very fancy one caught his attention. He opened it to discover the invitation to Mandy’s wedding.
Josh held the card in his hands for minutes and hesitated attending the wedding. On the one hand, Mandy became a great friend and many of his own friends were going to be there, but Anastasia would be an obvious presence and he didn't know if he could face her after what happened at Mark's wedding.
Anastasia’s POV
- I hope you aren't disappointed with your bachelorette party - Anastasia told Mandy while both were flying on a private jet.
- Are you insane? You know how much I wanted to visit Tulum! - Mandy said showing real excitement sitting in front of her blue haired friend.
- Yeah, but it's just us travelling. I thought you wanted a big party with a lot of people.
- An, my wedding will be a big party with a lot of people, this is just what I need right now. It all has been so stressful. I need to relax and you need tranquility too... Have you talked to Richard?
Richard... The topic Anastasia was expecting to surface but didn't want to talk about. Anastasia broke up with Richard a week before. She realized how much she still loved Josh and it wasn't fair for Richard, she was with him but thinking about Josh all the time. Richard was such a great boyfriend, loving and supportive that he didn’t deserve that, what she felt for Richard was more admiration than anything else, it was a platonic love but not a real one. The guy was devastated and Anastasia still felt bad about it.
- He actually thought we would be together forever and I thought so too, but I just couldn’t stop thinking about Josh. I truly love him, Mandy, but he will never be ready - Anastasia said.
- So you’ll just avoid love until Josh is ready? - Mandy asked.
- I'm not avoiding love - Anastasia answered - I'm waiting for it because I know Josh is my true love. - Mandy left her seat to hug Anastasia, sitting on her lap.
- I swear, underneath all that hard shell there is this super romantic, cheesy and ridiculous Anastasia that I love - Mandy said smiling.
- I'm gonna reply to that saying that we need to start with the champagne - Anastasia smiled too while Mandy took her seat again and her blue haired friend went for a bottle of champagne.
Tulum was a beautiful beach location in Mexico. Mandy had wanted to go for the longest time, so Anastasia thought it was the perfect place for a bachelorette party. She didn't have enough time to plan the whole thing ahead so there was just the two of then enjoying a best friend's weekend.
And so they did. They arrived on Saturday morning and had a large breakfast with every fruit they could possibly imagine, then they hit the beach until the afternoon. Tulum was an amazing place to find gorgeous handcraft items and both friends shopped until nighttime.
It was time for dinner. An made reservations in a very exclusive restaurant at the shore, it had a balcony and they could see and hear the waves hitting the sand.
- I don't know if this is my bachelorette party or my honeymoon - Mandy said laughing.
- Maybe this will make you fit more into the bachelorette mood - A waiter approached them with two Margaritas.
- This fits into the Mandy mood - They clinked glasses and cheered but Mandy didn't drink - I can't believe you are actually sending us to Fiji.
- It’s where you wanted to go and I told you I'd take care of the honeymoon.
- Yeah, but you are so good to me!
- Mandy, you are my best friend. You have to deal with me everyday, this is the least I could do for you. I love you. I want you to be happy and this is what best friends do.
- So I have to start planning your honeymoon in Mykonos for when you marry Josh - Anastasia smiled, how well that pink haired girl knew her.
- I'm probably more excited than you about your wedding - Anastasia said changing the subject.
- I'm excited but this is just a step. My relationship with Peyton isn't gonna change because of it.
- Why aren't you drinking your Margarita? - Anastasia asked noticing Mandy hadn't taken a sip of it yet.
- I am - Mandy answered laughing and not touching the glass.
- Of course not, and you didn't drink champagne on the plane either! - Anastasia told her friend with a suspicious look.
- You don't miss a thing, do ya? - Mandy was still laughing.
- Oh my God, Mandy! - Anastasia screamed realizing the whole thing.
- You can't tell anybody. Nobody knows. I'm going to announce it at the wedding. Only Peyton knows about it. - Mandy said with a huge smile on her face.
- You really are pregnant? - Anastasia asked and Mandy just nodded - I'm fainting, for real. I'm gonna be an aunt again! How far along are you?
- Five weeks, kinda - Mandy said - I'm very regular with my periods and I just missed one and I knew it, Peyton went with me to the doctor and the test was positive. He cried, I freaked out.
- I'm freaking out!
- Not even mom knows about it. Neither does Nick. I'm going to announce it at the wedding and it fucking sucks I can't drink on my own wedding - Mandy stopped when she saw tears in Anastasia's face - Are you crying?
- Yes. I love you so much. This is perfect.
Mandy got up from her chair and went to hug her friend.
- This baby is keeping me from drinking but I can still eat so let's eat everything! - Mandy said smiling with Anastasia.
- Isn’t Mexican food too strong for the baby?
- Well, it’ll have to step it up if it wants to come to this world?
- “It”? - Anastasia was laughing.
- We don't know if it's a girl or a boy so we call it "It". It looks like an alien, a penny sized alien. Are you nervous to see Josh at the wedding? - Mandy threw the words without warning.
- Again with the Josh thing? - Anastasia said - I'm always nervous when I’m about to see him. Even after he dumped me after having the best sex of his life. How are you so sure he will be at the wedding?
- Oh, come on! How is he going to miss it?
- Anyway, if he goes I'm sure he is going with Lauren.
- Darling, Lauren is in the past.
- How come?
- Lauren broke up with Josh because he was "too boring" for her.
- God! Poor Josh!
- Nah! Josh was good with it.
- How do you know everything about it?
- Nick likes to gossip - Mandy said with total calm and that made Anastasia burst with laugh - He does! He is the gossipy aunt.
- Shut up! - She was really happy that Josh was single again; it was like a never ending feeling of hope. - I don't know why I'm glad about it.
- Because you want him...
- I can't believe you are pregnant! Cheers to that! - Anastasia said raising her Margarita glass and drinking from it, ignoring the Josh issue and changing the conversation topic.
On Mandy’s wedding day, Anastasia woke up very early at Barbara's place. The first rays of sunlight made their way through the curtains which made her regret drinking so much the night before. It was hard to get out of bed but she did, took a shower, grabbed a pair of jeans and a t-shirt with a pair of sneakers and went downstairs where Barbara was feeding the twins.
- I just had a dejà-vu - She said looking at her big sister.
- Are you going to the venue? - Barbara asked.
- Yes. I'm pretty sure Mandy didn't sleep at all - the blue haired girl answered.
- I will get ready here, wait for the babysitter Anthony is gonna bring and then I’ll leave for the mansion.
- Okay! - An gave Barbara a kiss on the cheek, and one to each twin - See ya later! I love you! - She said walking out the door.
Mandy was going to get married at Malibu. She and Peyton rented a huge and beautiful mansion overlooking a cliff from where you could see all the seashore. They would have the ceremony there, the place also had access to a private beach.
Anastasia drove there to find a huge amount of people setting everything up and decorating. There was pink and blue flowers everywhere, the colors were because their friendship - Peyton didn't really care about it - and shiny, sparkly things all over the place, crystals, glitter, everything.
She walked upstairs to the main bedroom which was set up with a huge makeup and hair station.
- I'm about to throw up - Mandy was lying in a giant bed.
- Don't be so overdramatic - Anastasia jumped next to her - It should be one of the happiest days of your life, relax!
- No, I actually have morning sickness - Mandy said.
- Oh, fuck!
- Richard sent me a huge, beautiful flower arrangement - Mandy said.
- Really? - Anastasia wasn't expecting that but it showed her how good of a gentleman Richard was.
- And a Congratulations card.
- Now I feel bad - Anastasia said- Richard was so good to me. What if he was the one and I let him slip away?
- No, he wasn't. Your one is gonna be here tonight.
- It’s time to go - Anastasia got up from the bed – Is there any food downstairs? I'm starving.
- You’re kidding, right? There's food like for an army! Let's go!
After eating some delicious buns with cheese and garlic the chef was making, the girls started to get ready. Hannah was the other bridesmaid and Mandy's mom was there too to get her hair and makeup done.
When it was time to see Mandy with her wedding dress, nobody could hold back the tears.
- You don't even know why you’re crying! -Mandy laughed.
- Because you look beautiful! - Mandy's mom said.
- I look beautiful all the time and I have never seen you crying about it! - She was still laughing.
Mandy's pink hair had 50’s vibe waves, and her dress was strapless with handmade embroidered appliqué. Makeup was natural. She looked beautiful. The shoes were blue and you could read “Wifey for life” on the soles. The veil was a showstopper, it had more embroidered ornaments, including two blue birds carrying a ribbon from where you could read “And they lived happily ever after”.
Anastasia, on the other hand, wore a pale pink dress with a deep cleavage and embroidered stars all over, her midnight blue hair was up in a messy bun.
The walk to the aisle was the weirdest thing An ever did. She was accompanied by the best man, Peyton's childhood friend from Colorado. All the eyes were on Mandy when it was her turn to make appear on the set of the ceremony. The last light of the day painted the sky and her pink hair was shining. Anastasia saw Peyton's jaw dropping to the floor.
An also gave a look to the assistants; she saw Chad, Flea and Anthony next to Barbara, Nick - her father, who always saw Mandy as another daughter- Mark and Steph. She also saw Eric, Nick and Jonathan. She saw many of their high school friends, some musician friends and then there he was, sitting on the fifth row, behind Anthony. His hair was straightened and he was wearing a tux in his right size. Next to him was his sister Kelly and some guys from The Getaway tour, they made a lot of friends there. Josh’s eyes were completely on Anastasia, he wasn't hiding it. She smiled and waved, he smiled and waved back. And there she was again, looking at the true love of his life.
The ceremony was longer than expected so when the Minister said the phrase “You may kiss the bride” it was a relief for everyone. It was time to party. Anastasia talked to almost everyone in the party. She danced with Mandy and with Nick, announced a huge surprise for the bride: she managed to get the Backstreet Boys to perform, Mandy's favorite childhood band, and then –as in a wedding full of musicians– some guests grabbed instruments and put together an improvised band, Chad and Mark among the members. Of course, they played every cover people requested.
It was so much fun. Anastasia wasn't avoiding Josh but maybe he was because they didn't cross paths in the entire evening. At one moment Mandy decided to pick up the microphone to say some things.
- Hello everyone! - She was so happy - Y'all know how I don't like to be on a stage - she said sarcastically and everyone laughed - and thank God I have one on my own wedding. I wanna thank everyone for being here and celebrating this obvious step of our relationship after eight years together. I couldn't imagine sharing my life with anybody else and I'm so lucky I found true love so early in life and without the hard work that it implies - She looked at Peyton who was next to her- But we are not only celebrating our wedding today - Anastasia smiled wide and looked at Nick because she wanted to see his face, he was going to be so excited to be an uncle - but also the begging of our family and I want to inform all that if I treated you like trash and screamed you during this weeks is because I have a baby in my belly and you are going to have to deal with that for another eight months.
Nick's jaw fell to the floor and Mandy's mom started to cry. Everyone was so happy for them and ran to hug them and congratulate them. Anastasia saw the perfect opportunity to step out and walked downstairs to the private beach the Mansion had. The moonshine reflected on the water and it made it look like glitter. She started to think about everything that just happened and how unlikely it would be to happen to her. Her heart was Josh's and she couldn't carry a child inside her; she started to cry thinking that something was always going to be missing from her life.
She looked at the shore and cried, like she hadn’t cried in a long time. She looked at the sky and back to the horizon, then she felt a pair of arms around her.
- I'm sorry to be crying at your wedding- she said turning herself thinking it was Mandy but no, it was Josh. She was so shocked the tears stopped running.
- Weddings can get a bit emotional, especially when the bride's pregnant - Josh said hugging her. She felt such relieve with those arms around her that she hugged him too. It was always the same, Josh breaks her heart and then appears giving her love and she forgot about the past.
- Yeah. A thing that will not happen to me - She said.
- Being pregnant at your wedding? - Josh said smiling, Anastasia melted watching him doing that - It can happen if you plan it.
- Being pregnant in general.
- How come? - Josh looked at her without breaking the hug and she remembered that she never told Josh she wasn't fertile, now she had to.
- I never told you this, because I don't really talk about it, but my reproductive system doesn’t work well and I'm not fertile, I can't be a mother - surprisingly for her, Josh hugged her tightly and then carry her to sit in the sand.
- You can be a mother, there's some other ways, adoption or even a surrogate.
- Would you like that the woman you marry can't carry your own child inside of her?
- It’s the 21st century, I can live with that. It will be our child no matter what - Those words went straight into Anastasia's heart.
- You need to stop being so damn perfect - Josh smiled.
- I'm not. You are and yet I'm always letting you go - Anastasia just shrugged - I don't want to give you the same speech I'm always giving you, how many times can I be sorry about my behavior towards you? - Anastasia opened her mouth to speak but Josh shut her up - Let me do the talking this time. When I heard about your break up with Richard I told myself that this was the time, it was it, no more fear, no more delays, I want you and I want you now. I love you, Anastasia, and I was always sure of that and part of not being able to be with you was my fear of losing you. But I lost you so many times I decided I'm not going to be afraid of the future, I just want to enjoy the rest of my days with you next to me. I want to wake up and see you, I want to sleep with you in my arms, I want to be with you and adopt a child together. I'm ready, I'm not afraid anymore.
Anastasia was speechless, what could she possibly say? Her dream was finally coming true and Josh was all there for her, she couldn't believe it.
- I know it’s going to be hard for you to believe I'm not gonna run away again - He continued talking - And I can't ask you to believe me, I'm just going to show you. Let me show you.
An kissed him. She couldn't resist it. As much as her dress let her, she jumped over him and kissed him, long and deep kisses. She felt little smiles in his face between kisses and that made her smile too; both started to laugh and stopped the kissing session to look at each other.
- How did you know I was here? - She asked.
- Before the wedding started I took a walk around, I found this access to the beach and thought it was a great place to escape from people for a moment. I was looking for you at the party and couldn't find you so I just knew you were here - They were so alike.
- I love you, Josh. I never stopped loving you and I never will. You are my other half and even if you run away I know you are going to make your way back to my arms and I'll be here, waiting for you because there's no other man I want by my side - she started to cry and Josh wiped the tears from her cheeks with his long fingers, then hugged her again.
- You know? I keep the book you gave me at Christmas on a shelf in my room and I look at it every night before sleep and every morning when I wake up to make sure I never forget you - Anastasia gave him a short kiss this time.
Both got up and Anastasia tried to clean her dress, it was all covered in sand, Josh helped her as both laughed.
- I know you maybe don't want a big wedding or don't want a wedding at all - He knew her so well - But would you accept being with me the rest of our days on Earth?
- I really thought I would never hear those words from your mouth - She said.
- Well, never is a long time - Anastasia smiled at him for quoting his own songs - but it happens in the end.
- I don't know what's going to happen in a year, five or forty, I'm just sure that I want to see your face, and hug your body and kiss your lips until I die.
Josh kissed her again, a deep kiss, a meaningful one, this wasn't a death kiss, it was a forever kiss.
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Chapter 43: Silver Lake Conservatory Gala
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- Are you going to the Silver Lake Conservatory Gala? – Mandy asked Anastasia while they were hanging out at the pink-haired-girl’s house in Hollywood Hills.
- I think so, Richard wants to go – Anastasia was looking at something on her computer.
- Wow! It’s gonna be like presenting him to society – Mandy laughed – What are you looking at?
- Melissa, my realtor, is looking at houses for me and she sent me some, wanna see?
- Are you going to move? – Mandy asked shocked.
- I think so. I love my house, I love the view but the neighborhood is being invaded by this litter of new young celebrities and the privacy of the community is at stake, so I really want to leave. Besides I want to live in a place far from anything. Look at this one; I’ve been seeing houses since yesterday and I always come back to this one, it’s in Topanga.
The house was located on the top of a hill with a view of the beautiful Topanga scenery, which was far different than the one Anastasia woke up to every day. This time she could enjoy seeing trees and nature everywhere. It was rustic styled with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a pool and a spacious basement where she could put together a music studio, besides it was 5,500 sq ft, had a pool and a fully functional vineyard with a wine cellar included.
- It costs almost four million dollars, but according to Melissa my house is going to sell for three million and I can easily pay the rest – Anastasia said.
- The wine cellar is my favorite part – Mandy said.
- I know! Barbara is going to love it!
- We can make our own wine.
- We don’t know how to make wine.
- We will figure it out. It’s going to be called ‘Rich Bitch Wine’ – Anastasia started to laugh.
- Stop it! – She told her friend – So, what do you think?
- Do it! - Mandy said with enthusiasm – Topanga is beautiful, even though it’s far. I won’t be able to see you often…
- Your exaggeration knows no limits. It’s not as far by car.
- Almost a one-hour drive.
- That never stops us from going to Malibu every time we want.
- Well… I guess that’s true.
- Besides I’m going to be near my monster twins.
- Buy it! – Mandy said – I can’t wait to help you move.
- I give you six months for you to buy the house next door.
- Well, since I’m getting married I can convince Peyton in three months now – Both laughed.
Anastasia did not waste any time and called Melissa to confirm the purchase. She was feeling so good, getting her life in shape but a part of her couldn’t help but wonder how long it was going to last.
Things with Richard were going great as well, but the schedules were though on them, they could only be together a few days at a time. Soon, An would have to travel to New York to take part in The Meadows Festival with Dead Curse and Richard would travel to London for some concerts.
- Did I tell you that I bought a house in Topanga? – Anastasia told Richard one night having dinner at her Beverly Hills soon-to-be former home.
- Topanga is beautiful! We recorded there a few songs on the last record, our producer lives there – He answered – I’m so proud of you – Richard, who was just wearing a black tee shirt, very underdressed for his style, stared at Anastasia directly into her eyes. She just smiled – You just made an amazing record that’s going to take your band to the next level, you just bought another house… I could marry you right now – That took Anastasia by surprise. She laughed nervously. Was he just saying it or being real? It was definitely early in the relationship to talk about marriage and the guy got divorced a year ago. She decided to follow his lead.
- Well, let’s go to Vegas right now and get married – She couldn’t believe what she was saying but Richard laughed.
- You deserve so much more than a wedding in Vegas. Besides what would Mandy say if she finds out you got married without her?
- It’s true. I can’t do that to Mandy.
- But what do you say if we do a little trip to the desert right now and watch the sunrise there?
- I can’t believe we are talking about this – Anastasia ignored Richard’s petition.
- Why?
- Because you got divorced just a year ago.
- Darling, a year is enough time and I got over my divorce way long ago. My marriage was a mess, I already told you that.
- And you want to get married again?
- Why not? Just because I failed once doesn’t mean I’ll fail again – Richard smiled and his dimples appeared on his face, that always made her weak.
- I think I’ll take that sunrise in the desert.
- Grab a jacket then.
This time the vehicle was a lot more comfortable, it was a red roofless jeep Richard had, it was the perfect car for a good desert trip. Thank God she grabbed a warm, thick jacket because nights in the desert were really cold. Richard pulled up in a place away from the road, they just enjoyed the night with a bottle of wine he brought and she just imagined how living with him and making wine in her new Topanga house would be.
They watched the sunrise between kisses. Anastasia was never a romantic person but she found out it was because she hadn’t met the right man to be romantic with.
- Ready to see the house? – Mandy told Anastasia while standing at the door of her current house.
- Who is this? – Anastasia realized Mandy was carrying a dog in her arms, a very small Yorkshire terrier.
- His name is Hercules – Mandy said – Peyton gave him to me yesterday. He said that since we were going to be officially married we needed someone to take care of and practice for kids – Anastasia’s jaw went to the floor.
- Kids?! Mandy! We are kids!
- We aren’t. We are 28 years old. It’s time for you to realize that this adult thing is getting over us and we should embrace it!
- I know… Richard and I talked about marriage the other day…
- Really? – Mandy said with a confused look on her face – But you’ve only been dating for a couple of months.
- I know, but… Nothing seems strange with him. I remember one time Josh talked about marriage and kids and I freaked out, and now… I don’t know what’s wrong with me.
- It’s the 28th, my friend.
- But seriously… Hercules? – She asked her friend suspiciously.
- What? It’s my favorite Disney movie! – Mandy handed the dog over to her friend.
- He’s the cutest!
The house was more than what Anastasia could have expected. Barbara joined them to see the property, and, of course, she freaked out when it was time to check the wine cellar. The kitchen was quite small but it was open and connected to the living room and the dining room. The basement had an independent entry and it had the perfect size for a recording studio. She was over the moon. The place was incredibly beautiful and had a huge garden surrounded by a lot of nature. The only thing she would have to add was a strong, big fence, privacy was her main concern.
- I’ll see you tonight at the Silver Lake Gala? – Barbara asked Anastasia.
- Yes. I’m going with Richard – She answered.
- Great! Can’t wait to meet him.
- Don’t you dare scare him away – Mandy said to Barbara.
- Don’t worry. Not after I see the stupid in-love-face you make every time you talk about him – Barbara laughed.
Anastasia wore a red off-the-shoulder dress a pair of also red pumps, while Richard went for black trousers, a black shirt with a white print and a pink leather blazer. They looked amazing together and everybody at the Gala realized.
- Did you get inspired by my hair for your look? – Mandy asked Richard and he laughed – Meet Peyton – They shook hands. Now it was time to meet Barbara.
- This is my sister – Anastasia introduce them.
- I finally meet you – Barbara could say the strangest things sometimes so she was worried – I’ve been hearing such amazing things about you and I was dying to meet you – Richard smiled and Anastasia breathed.
- I’m so glad to meet you too. You are the favorite sister as I heard – He pointed to An.
- She is more like my only sister, actually – Anastasia said.
A large group of Anastasia’s friends from the music scene were present and she was happy that Flea managed to gather even more people than the year before, where she gave a speech; she couldn’t believe it had been over a year ago. One of those friends was John Mayer, who was auctioning some guitar lessons and his board price tag was: ���Priceless,’ that made Anastasia laugh so hard.
- If I pay for you, are you mine? – She asked John while they were having a drink.
- I’m yours for free – He answered.
- Stay on your lane, boy – She said laughing – I’m a taken woman.
At the end she paid 50 thousand dollars for those guitar lessons, but she managed to give them to the best guitar student at the conservatory and she added some lessons of her own for the little boy. That gesture made Richard happy and even more proud of the woman he had by his side.
From a side of the venue, Josh never stopped looking at the couple, which was ironic enough since Lauren was joining him that night, wearing a silver sequin mini dress, flaunting her body for everybody in the room. But that made Anastasia relaxed; she wasn’t feeling guilty for being with Richard in front of Josh for once. As usual, the Peppers performed some songs and Lauren screamed and cheered with exaggeration, grabbing everyone’s attention.
Anastasia was amazed by how easy Richard joined conversations with her friends and family, he wasn’t that sociable but more political and that was great for her. She looked at Josh a couple of times and realized he wasn’t that happy but she didn’t let that ruin the moment for her.
Now it was time for The Meadows Music & Arts Festival in Queens, New York, and time to say goodbye to Richard again. Relationships in this business were hard because all of the time they had to spend apart, it was especially tough when the relationship was starting, but it would only be a couple of weeks, the guys in Richard’s band had children too, so they needed some time off now and then to see their families.
It was specially hot in New York that day, so An wore a pair of high-waisted leggings and a sports bra that read “Not your babe” in the front. She enjoyed the early hours of the festival, had some food and did an interview with an important magazine called “The Music Issue”. The show wasn’t as amazing as others, but the band gave their all. Then, it was time for the Peppers to take the stage but Anastasia preferred go sleep because she had to wake up early next day to attend the photoshoot for the interview she gave at the festival.
She walked out of her hotel room and faced Josh leaving his room too. That was an uncomfortable situation, but deep inside she was happy to see him and, apparently, he was glad too because he gave her a big smile.
- Where are you going this early? – Josh asked her while they were waiting for the elevator.
- I have a photoshoot. Promotion begins! – She said referring to the new record.
- Cool! – Josh looked at the floor.
- What about you?
- I’m just going for a walk.
- Do you want to walk with me to the photoshoot location? – She just asked without thinking.
- Yes! – Josh answer shockingly and smiling.
That walk was so easy, like the old times. Like when he and she walked through the cities they performed at on the tour. It was her friend Josh again. She told him she was going to move and he was glad to know she was leaving Beverly Hills, “I love your house but visiting you was a pain”, he said laughing and she punched him slightly on his shoulder.
- I wish I could take my house and put it somewhere else – Anastasia said.
- Like that episode of The Simpsons where Homer filled Springfield with garbage and they have to move the entire town away? – Anastasia was amazed by that Simpsons reference, because she loved the show.
- Yeah! And Then Homer says to Marge he is going to Moe’s and he just jumped from trailer to trailer on the highway – both laughed – We’re here – She said while they arrived to her destination.
- I’m going to have some coffee near here and maybe visit a museum. Give me a call if you need something – He told her.
- Alright – She hugged him and it felt like both wanted more than a hug but Richard’s face appeared on her mind violently, so only the hug happened.
The photoshoot was fun; she hadn’t had one in a while. It was everything pastels and she got to wear pretty clothes. Modeling was weird to her but her mom’s genes showed when she had a camera in front, it was awkward but easy. When she was done, Mandy texted her, telling her they were in a bar having some drinks. Anastasia decided to join them and after a while Josh did too. Everything just felt like months ago while they were touring. She was happy, she had peace… finally.
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Chapter 42: Album done
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- I’m so happy you’re here – Richard told Anastasia during one of his many visits to the recording studio in Las Vegas.
- Do you realize you’ve told me that every single day since last week? – They had already been working there for a week – Not that I’m complaining, say it again – Anastasia said smiling.
- I’m so happy you’re here – This time Richard’s words came along with a small kiss.
- You are very cheesy for a grown-ass man – Mandy said as she sat down in a big couch behind the new couple.
- Look who’s talking? Miss Romanticism – Anastasia told her friend. Eric and Nick were trying new drum beats.
- When are you leaving? - Richard asked.
- In a couple of days – Anastasia answered – I’m not going far though. We are going to keep recording at Rancho de Luna, have you heard of it?
- Of course, near Joshua Tree. We have recorded there before. It’s an amazing place.
- I should have known because of your love for the desert.
- It’s a Vegas thing. You guys are pretty much done! – He said referring to the album.
- Yeah, we want Josh to just have to adjust things here and there when he comes.
- Josh? – Richard asked.
- Klinghoffer, he is co-producing the album – Mandy answered this time.
- Guess I won’t be visiting you at the Rancho then.
- Why? – Anastasia asked, surprised.
- He clearly doesn’t like me – Mandy and Anastasia looked at each other – Last time we met, in Chicago, he wasn’t the nicest guy.
- Well, Josh is a little weird like that – Mandy said – Don’t take it personal. Tour had us all angry by that point.
- Yeah, I understand. I was thinking – He looked at Anastasia – That maybe you’ll want to come to have lunch with Elijah and me tomorrow.
- Are you serious? – Anastasia was in shock. Meeting his son wasn’t something to take lightly.
- Yeah. He really wants to meet you.
- But Richard… I mean, I would love to! But he is your son. You can’t just introduce any girl to him like that – She said.
- But you are not any girl, you are my girlfriend – Anastasia’s and Mandy’s eyes opened like plates, he never called her like that before, he didn’t even asked her. He didn’t need to, for her was kind of tacit. A big smile appeared in her face and her eyes shone.
- Well, as I said I would love to, boyfriend – She answered and Richard gave her a big kiss, a kiss that made Mandy uncomfortable.
- Get a room! – She said laughing.
- I’ve been watching you kiss Peyton for seven years, deal with having to watch Richard kiss me – Anastasia said, laughing.
- I have to go. I promised Elijah I’d take him to the movies – Richard said – I’m going to say goodbye to Nick and Eric.
- I can’t fucking believe this – Mandy was still laughing while Richard was inside the recording boot.
- Did you hear that? – Anastasia said to her friend – I am Richard Austin’s motherfucking girlfriend! I must have done something amazing in life to deserve this – Anastasia walked towards Mandy and took her friend by the arms – He is Richard fucking Austin! – She said shaking her friend but stopped when Richard came back to the room.
- I love you. See you tomorrow – He took her by her waist and gave her another kiss – Bye Mandy!
- Bye Richard! Have fun at the movies – He disappeared behind the door – Let me tell you something – Mandy said to Anastasia – You’ve been through such a rough path in love, you fucking deserve this. You deserve someone that treats you right and gives you nothing but love and that person is Richard. Life is always surprising us, darling. Take him; take this because you have been so patient in this disastrous love life that the Universe has put you through. I can’t assure you that Richard is the man of your life but he respect you and love you endlessly, I can see that – By this point tears were running down Anastasia’s face – And always remember this, Jesus did not die for you to be a sidechick – Now Anastasia was laughing with tears on her eyes.
- Why are you making An cry? – Eric asked entering the room.
- Because she is just the sweetest friend anybody could ask for – Anastasia went to hug her friend in the couch.
- Richard officialized all this shit and called her his girlfriend today – Mandy told Nick and Eric.
- What?! – Nick said smiling – That’s amazing!
- Poor Josh – Eric said as a joke.
- Stop pulling the Josh card – Anastasia said – He couldn’t decide if he wanted to be with me or not and Richard is offering me something strong and real.
- We should celebrate! – Nick talked again.
- But I can’t stay up until late; I’m going to have lunch with Richard and his son tomorrow.
It’s almost as if Anastasia said “let’s stay up until late” instead. The foursome enjoyed a wild night of alcohol and clubs in Las Vegas and now her head was going to explode. She called room service for some pills and lots of water and did her best to hide the tiredness of her face with makeup. She let her hair down, put on a black Rolling Stones t-shirt, checkered gray pants and black vans, and big dark sunglasses to top it all.
Elijah was a sweet blonde kid, wearing glasses and a Foo Fighters tee. The first thing he told her was how much he liked her band.
- He is into loud rock right now, the Foos are the band of this week but it changes… a lot – Richard said and Elijah smiled – We are going to a place called Cantina Laredo because food choices change every week too and right now Mexican is the favorite – Anastasia was inside Richard’s SUV while Elijah was in the backseat asking her a bunch of music questions to her.
- So, are you going to be a musician when you grow up? – Anastasia asked Elijah while they were eating at the restaurant.
- Yeap! Like daddy – Eliajh answered.
- Would you let him? – This time she asked Richard.
- He can be whatever he wants to be but he must be the best at it.
- You can teach him – Anastasia said.
- Would you help me? – That question took her for surprise. Answering to that was like a long life commitment but something inside of her made her talk without thinking.
- Of course! – She saw Elijah’s smile again and Richard’s too – This reminds me of when I started asking dad to take me to the studio with him. That was the beginning of the best thing I could find in my life – She looked to Elijah – Music makes everything better, never forget that.
- I won’t – The kid answered.
For some reason that situation, being there with Richard and his son, didn’t feel weird to her. It actually made her realize that she wanted that, she wanted something to hold on to, a family, a strong bond, a stable love and maybe Richard was the one who would give her all that. She felt calm in that moment and she didn’t have any doubts about anything.
Richard was such a good father, always answering his son’s questions and helping him do mundane things. They went to a kid’s indoor playground after lunch and she had a lot of fun playing with Elijah. She was already trained for that, she took care of the twins with Barbara while Justin was nowhere to be seen, so being with kids wasn’t a strange ground for her. They ended the day at Richard’s house, which was beautiful, really well kept for a single man. He had a dog, a small dark French bulldog called Pete, and that was the main reason for them to be there, so Elijah could play a little with the dog.
She helped Richard cook dinner, and even though the panorama was unusual for somebody like Anastasia, she felt like she could fit perfectly in such lifestyle.
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Anastasia and Mandy were driving to Rancho de Luna for the first day of recording sessions with Josh. An was nervous, she hadn’t seen him or even spoken to him since the past month, this was weird but she trusted Eric when he said that Josh wanted to do this.
As soon as they parked, An saw his car and a bunch of memories of her inside that car filled her mind and nostalgia made act of presence.
- Josh’s here – Anastasia said.
- How do you know? – Mandy asked.
- That’s his car.
- Oh, right! – Mandy said realizing how stupid she was – I have an idea! Let’s break the ice with a little joke.
- One of your jokes?
- Yeah! Let’s make him laugh so he forgets you ditched him.
- I didn’t ditch him! He just didn’t make up his mind!
- I was joking!
- I hate your jokes.
They entered the place and there he was, sitting in front of the console, with his headphones on, fiddling on his laptop.
- Thank the Lord you are here! I have a terrible dilemma – Mandy asked Josh and he smiled taking his headphones off – Listen, the meal that joins breakfast and lunch is called brunch, but how would you call the meal that joins lunch and dinner? “Diunch” or “Lunchnner”? – Josh looked so confused by Mandy but he decided to go along with her question.
- What about “early dinner”?
- But how do you know it’s not a “late lunch”?
- Well… In that case, “lunchnner” sounds better.
- Thank you Josh, this is why you are here, you have all the answers.
- I wish I did – He said now looking to Anastasia – Hi! – He smiled and she felt guilty for some reason.
- How are you? – She asked.
- Great! Really happy to be here – He said smiling some more – We are waiting for Nick, he’s on his way – Eric was already inside blasting the drums – I have to say that I’ve been listening to what you guys have done and it’s amazing. These are stadium anthems. Pure rock. I love it. How was Vegas?
- Amazing. Inspiring – She didn’t need to say more. Josh smiled and put his headphones back on.
The relationship between Josh and Anastasia was polite but not extremely friendly during the recording process. Josh had brought a lot of British bands to the table that definitely inspired the sound Dead Curse wanted to portray. An saw him happy, relaxed, music had an amazing effect on him as on her, and that environment helped them get along again, but the relationship, for sure, wasn’t what it was before.
The place also helped Josh get loose. He was a desert fan too and Joshua Tree was one of his favorite places in the world. He, Anastasia, Nick and Eric would go hiking in the mornings, then Josh would take them to places to eat and served as a tourist guide, not that any of them needed it, they all knew the area pretty well, but Josh was happy doing it and everybody just let him be.
At nighttime, they would record and produce and that was when everybody was at their happiest moment. Making music was something they all like to do and every song they made sounded stronger than the last one, so the excitement was in the air and the musical self-esteem was high, really high. By the end of that week the album was completely done and the smiles on everyone’s faces were big.
- I can’t thank you enough for doing this – Anastasia told Josh one afternoon while she was playing with the guitar he gave to her on her birthday inside the recording boot.
- Don’t worry! I’m glad I decided to do it – Josh told her, while sitting on one of Nick’s amplifiers.
- This place is great for recording! – She was trying to find any topic of conversation.
- Yeah. How was the Las Vegas place? – He asked.
- It was cool, small, warm, it actually has great technology. Elton John recorded there.
- Cool! It’s weird I never heard of it before.
- Actually it was Richard the one who told me about it.
- Oh… right – Josh lowered his voice. Things started to get weird.
- How’s Lauren? – For some reason that question popped in her brain and her mouth spit it without permission. He seemed shocked but answered anyway.
- Fine. She is releasing her album real soon, around October – He said. That let An know he and Lauren were still an item.
- Oh! We are planning to release the album on October 31st.
- Your favorite day of the year – He smiled.
- You know how much I love Halloween – She smiled too and he stared at her, like he didn’t want to forget her smile.
If things weren’t strange enough at that point, everything was about to go to hell when a familiar face appeared behind the crystal that separated the control room from the recording boot. It was Richard. Josh’s attitude took a 180° turn, his expression went blank and the air got heavy. Richard entered the place smiling and Anastasia smiled back, he was wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt with white stars and a pair of jeans that fitted him perfectly, black boots gave the final touch to such sleek look.
- I wanted to surprise you – Richard said after giving Anastasia a big kiss on her lips.
- You sure did! – She answered awkwardly – You remember Josh, right?
- Hey, man! – Richard said.
- How are you? – Josh was showing himself much more polite this time.
- Great and you?
- Good, having fun making an amazing record.
- Yes, what I heard in Las Vegas was magnificent, can’t wait to hear it all.
- It’s gonna knock you out – Josh said with half a smile – I’ll leave you two alone, I’m going out with Nick and Eric.
- Alright – Anastasia said and watched him walking out – Why do you look so hot? – Anastasia asked Richard, he laughed.
- I want to look good for you.
- You are doing a great job.
- You look amazing too.
- I’m wearing an oversized Dodgers sweater and Vans, no makeup and my hair is a mess.
- If I say you look good you take it and don’t say a word back – He put a finger in her lips and for some reason she thought that was incredible sexy – Do you wanna go out for dinner tonight?
- Yes, but first let’s go to the house we rented here near so I can change, I’m not going out looking like this, at least a little bit of mascara I need.
They shared another kiss and joined the rest of the gang at the control room.
- We are going out tonight to celebrate finishing this record – Mandy told Anastasia and Richard.
- We already make plans for dinner – Anastasia answered.
- But we’ll join later – Richard told Anastasia.
- Yeah… ok – She said looking at Mandy.
Josh didn’t stop lookng at Anastasia the entire time they were there, so she hurried up in getting out and going to the house so she could change clothes. She put on a pair of black jeans with a mustard knit sweater and a pair of black ankle boots. Her blue hair was loose and her makeup minimum, she wasn’t great at makeup actually, that was Mandy’s thing.
- Now you look even more beautiful – Richard said when he saw her.
- Oh, stop it! – Richard hugged her tightly without noticing and she felt his warmth, his endearment. That man loved her; there was no doubt about it.
They ended up going to a place called Pie For The People that served New York Style pizza, “To remember our first date in New York”, as Richard said. Anastasia still had trouble finding this situation realistic, he was still Richard Austin, a face that used to be up a wall in her room back in the mid-2000s. And that day, in particular, she was having trouble understanding Josh’s attitude, he acted so polite and decent. She was glad, but she knew he was keeping some feelings and that always make her uncomfortable.
After dinner, they joined the rest of the group at Joshua Tree Salon, a nice pub downtown and she was amazed by how Josh was loosely talking with everyone, included Richard, and acting so relaxed.
- Glad you came! - Mandy said - We ordered some food but I guess you two already ate.
- You know? - Josh looked at Mandy – It’s not a “lunchnner” if is this late – They both laughed. Anastasia was happy that he was slowly turning back in the Josh she knew.
Definitely, producing the record had something to do with that. Anastasia also realized that having Josh around woke up some feelings she wanted to keep locked inside, after all it was Richard the one sleeping next to her that night in the house they rented at Joshua Tree.
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Chapter 41: keeping distance
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- I thought we were done with the whole dating-musicians thing after Josh – Barbara told Anastasia at her house in Malibu.
- He took you to Palm Springs at two in the morning?! – Mandy screamed. She was there too.
- Do you have any idea how dangerous that was? – Barbara spoke to Anastasia.
- How was sex? – Mandy asked and Barbara gave her a hard look – Oh come on! You want to know too.
- It was elegant – Anastasia answered. That was the first word she thought of.
- WHAT?! – Barbara and Mandy said at the same time.
- Yeah… it was nice and sweet and gentle. It was elegant.
- It was dreamy – Mandy talked supporting her face with her hands and smiling.
- What about Josh? – Barbara asked suddenly.
At that moment, Anastasia realized she hadn’t thought about Josh for days.
- I hope his thing with Lauren works out – Anastasia answered.
- Really? – Barbara was shocked.
- Yeah, I don’t really care. I haven’t talked to him in like a week.
- My girl just made all her sixteen year old wet dreams true, Barb, give her a break! – Mandy was now hugging Anastasia and Barbara was laughing.
The ultimate test was to see Josh again and keep her feelings at bay. And it was that time again… to go back on the road. She was tired, and she could see the rest of her band was tired too but something good was starting to happen, she had a bunch of songs ready and the guys in Dead Curse were so inspired to put music to those lyrics.
- I’m excited. For real, these lyrics are different and I want to make an album that doesn’t sound like any we have done before – Anastasia said in a luxurious hotel in Rome. They were waiting for the Peppers there since they were performing in festivals in Portugal and Spain without Dead Curse. Now Anastasia and company had a week off to spend in the Italian city.
- A real rock album – Eric said.
- I feel that we’ve been touring for so long that we need to finally put a stadium-anthem record together – Mandy said.
- Yeah! I want the same – Anastasia said.
- I got a bunch of hard guitar riffs to dust off in my pantry – Nick smiled.
- I feel like a mini Chad Smith and I wanna blast some drums – Eric was laughing now.
Anastasia loved those moments when the band got together and just talked about their music, each one of them were so talented individually. They brought a lot of equipment and set it up on An and Mandy’s bathroom, it was the place with the best acoustics to record and as soon as each one got their instruments in hand the melodies started flowing in the most natural way.
By the end of the week, they had five songs ready.
- I think we should go to the studio on August and finish this thing – Anastasia said while the band was having lunch at a restaurant near the hotel in Rome.
- Man! Are we going to launch another record this year? – Mandy said smiling.
- It wasn’t planned but we are in such an inspirational rush! – Anastasia said.
- We need to take advantage of it – Eric said drinking some wine.
- I’m so happy! – Anastasia said. Things were going good for her, as long as she had the band and a place to make music she was pleased.
- The Peppers arrive today here – Nick said after eating a pizza slide.
- Have you talked to Josh? – Eric asked.
- Nope – Anastasia said – But I’ve been talking to Richard almost every day – He was well aware of Anastasia while she was away. She smiled and kept looking at her phone.
- Uh! Look at that smile – Eric said laughing – Your love life is a mess – Everyone laughed.
- You know, last week I found out that the Hanson guys are still making music and they are all married with a bunch of kids each one. That made me realize that it is possible to have a stable love life while being in this business, so I’m pretty sure that the problem here is me.
- Don’t say that – Nick said – Things with this Richard guy are going good so far.
- I know, but… - Anastasia said.
- But he’s not Josh – Mandy talked looking straight to Anastasia’s eyes. She knew her so well.
- But I need to move on. Josh is not ready and Richard just makes me feel so good – Anastasia talked and saw Nick smiling.
- You look happy. You look better and you have improved on your songwriting skills – He said.
- But none of the songs are about Richard – She laughed.
- Instead, there are a couple about Josh – Mandy talked again.
- Well, cut it out with the Josh subject – Mandy’s tone was starting to annoy Anastasia.
When they came back to the hotel, there he was, at the lobby. Josh. Wearing his Yankees cap with a matching Yankees tee shirt and huge black pants. He wasn’t wearing any outerwear, it was a really hot Italian summer, it kind of shocked Anastasia since Josh was always seen wearing a jacket. It hasn’t been that long since she saw him for last time but she could swear his hair was longer. He turned his head and crossed his eyes with An’s, looked at her for a few seconds and then turned his head away and walked to the elevator with his back to her. She knew what that meant; it meant he was angry, she knew him so well. She thought about going after him but some invisible force stopped her from doing it.
That leg of the tour felt weird for Anastasia and her band. Live shows didn’t go well, the vibes were weird, the air was heavy and the lack of communication with Josh was driving her insane. Instead, she focused on recording some vocals for the new songs and changing the lyrics for others.
The only show that was amazing was Lollapalooza in Paris. Dead Curse had always been a festival band so they felt comfortable playing in such stage. But after all, they were happy to play in places they never been before like Riga in Latvia and Reykjavik in Iceland. The tour was practically over at that point. They still had to play in some festivals but not together. By the last day in Reykjavik, everyone was so tired. Anastasia was at the hotel restaurant talking to Richard on the phone, she was having dinner with Mandy but her friend was already on her way to her room. Conversations with Richard were deeper every time and the relationship was definitely growing, she was so comfortable with the situation, she just didn’t have any doubts, it was so different than when she started with Josh and all the things that filled her head at that time. This was the opposite of that, so easy.
Richard hung up the phone and then An started to walk to her room. On the hallway she saw Josh closing his door, he saw her too and a knot appeared on her stomach, so strong it hurt.
- Hey – An managed to say and he gave her a half smile – Going out? – Josh nodded – I thought that maybe you wanted to talk. We haven’t talked much these past weeks.
- I don’t feel like it. I’m going for a walk – He said passing by her on the way to the elevator.
- Don’t you want me to join you? – She asked.
- No. I prefer going alone – He answered and the elevator door closed on Anastasia’s face.
Now he was rejecting her, and for some strange reason that made her feel worse.
- He doesn’t know anything about my date with Richard in Palm Springs – Anastasia told Mandy when they were both in bed before sleeping.
- Maybe he just knows that you are better with Richard and he wants to keep distance, for his own sake – Mandy answered – Last time you two talked you had this huge fight – Mandy looked at her friend – What do you wanna do?
- What do you mean? – Anastasia knew perfectly what Mandy meant with her question.
- What do you wanna do? – Mandy asked again.
- I want to be with Richard – Anastasia answered – I feel is the right thing to do right now – Mandy smiled.
- You didn’t even think about it.
- I just feel it. I like him… a lot. He is growing on me and it’s like… it’s meant to be – Mandy hugged her friend with a smile – Do you remember all the doubts I had when this thing with Josh started?
- How can I forget that? I feel so guilty.
- No! It’s not your fault. But I don’t have any of those feelings with Richard – Mandy smiled again.
- Richard is so different from Josh – Mandy said.
- How?
- Even though Richard is younger than Josh in age, he is such a man – The pink haired friend pronounced “Man” elongating the “a” – You know, like an actual adult man – Anastasia laughed – He even has a kid and all!
- Yeah Richard is so much more mature that Josh, but what I like about Josh is just that, the youth in his heart, because he is pretty mature too if you think about it, his creativity, his art is mature enough.
- Yeah, but… Richard is a man – Mandy elongated the “a” again - I know that we’ll be in the studio next month but we need to focus on the wedding planning. I’m going to get married in December.
- So, has it been decided?
- Peyton decided it and I love that month so I’ll have a winter wedding in Malibu. I have the first dress fitting in mid-August. I’m so nervous.
- Can I go with you?
- I would be offended if you didn’t.
- I’ll cry.
- I’ll cry if you cry – Both friends laughed.
Josh didn’t speak to Anastasia even on the flight back. Truth was, she was stocked to see Richard again. He was traveling to London in a few days to do some promotion for his record so she wanted to spend those days with him.
- I can stay in LA until Friday because I want to be with Elijah a couple of days before I leave – Richard told An when she called him from LAX to let him know she was in town.
- Sounds cool! – She replied, getting in the van with the rest of her band.
- Guess I’ll see you tomorrow – He said.
- Sure! Let me know when you arrive.
- Can’t wait – He said and she just could imagine him smiling and his dimples appearing on his face.
They only spent three days together but they were so special. They had dates, he took her to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where a company was showing movies from the 80s and 90s at open sky, they had a picnic and watched “The Craft” one of Anastasia’s ultimate favorites. They had wine and ate cheese and ended the night at Anastasia’s bed. Sex with Richard was great, but it wasn’t as wild as with Josh.
- I don’t want to leave – Richard said in the morning, resting his head on Anastasia’s shoulder while they were still in bed.
- Go and see your son – Anastasia said stroking her hands through his hair, which was a little bit longer and it wasn’t combed back with gel as he used to have it. It was wild bed hair and it made him look incredible sexy.
- I know. I’m going to miss you – He moved his head to be at Anastasia’s face level. He smiled. The gold chain he always wear shone when it was hit by sunlight – What are you doing to me, Anastasia Truman?
- I’m just being cute and lovely for you – She smiled too looking straight to his eyes.
- You are an expert. This is so strange for me. After being with the same woman since I was a teenager… - He still mentioned his ex-wife now and then and that bothered Anastasia but she could understand that they had a very long relationship.
An didn’t answer; instead she kissed Richard, with passion, hard, trying to make him not forget her.
- What are you going to do this month here in LA? – He answered trying to contain himself after that kiss.
- I’m going to make a new record – She answered.
- A new record! Already?! – She nodded – Wow, talk about efficiency.
- We’ve been having a good inspirational rush. We don’t want to wait to put these songs out.
- Can’t wait to hear them – Richard kissed Anastasia again – I’m going to leave.
He got up of the bed and started to gather his clothes scattered around the room, he looked so funny doing it and Anastasia smiled. She got up from the bed too, grabbed an oversized sweater over a chair near to her and put it on.
- I’ll call you – He said at the door of the house.
- And I will answer – That was probably the cheesiest moment she ever had but he smiled.
- I love you – He said, sound and clear without stopping to think about it.
- I love you too – She didn’t even take a second to answer. Richard looked relieved by her answer and kissed her goodbye.
She went next day to the studio in Hollywood with the biggest smile on her face.
- Someone is happy today! – Mandy told her when she entered the recording room.
- I just spent three days with Richard and it was magical – Anastasia was still smiling.
- Well, Eric is about to destroy that smile – Nick said and Eric laughed.
- Listen, I was thinking that we need help for the finishing touches on some songs and we need somebody outside this band that can give us an honest and different view – Eric said sitting behind his drum set. Anastasia knew what he was about to say next – I thought that Josh would be the right person for that job.
- Do you want Josh to produce our album? – An asked.
- Yes – Eric said.
- But Josh is not speaking to me. He won’t agree.
- He already said yes – Eric said and Anastasia’s chin went to the floor – He is going to be in New York for about two weeks, which will give us time to record so he can come and just adjust everything.
- Wait, wait, wait… He said yes? – Anastasia couldn’t believe it. Josh’s sudden change of heart was making her ill.
- If you don’t want to, I’m sure we can find someone else – Nick said.
- No, no! I want to; I would like it to be Josh. It’s fine by me – It was going to be a strange situation but luckily with all the vocals recorded she wouldn’t have to spend a lot of time with him in the studio, she thought.
They were trying hard to make the songs work, but nothing was going well for the band that day. Anastasia’s mind was blocked and so was the rest of the band.
- What if we change studios? – Eric said at night after not accomplishing anything that day.
- What do you mean? – Anastasia asked.
- We can go to Rancho de Luna and do some recording there – Eric talked again. The idea of the dessert just made its way to Anastasia’s mind.
- Richard told me about a studio in Las Vegas – An said.
- The Battle Born Studios?
- Yeah, that one! We can try it out too.
- Yes! Let’s do a trip to Vegas. If we want to make this powerful show-inspired record what better place for big shows than Vegas?
All Dead Curse members agreed and the little experiment began.
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Chapter 40: Just ride
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- Josh is out of control! How fucking dare he! – Anastasia was telling Mandy while both were swimming at Anastasia’s house pool.
- I have to admit that I wasn’t team Richard before but now I totally support him – Mandy answered lying on a float with the shape of a sea shell – Josh is acting like a baby, so immature. He wants to have it all, he wants Lauren and he wants you but he didn’t see Richard coming.
- You should have seen him begging me not to leave him and to be patient with him, but I’m done – Anastasia said with anger – I honestly didn’t see Richard coming either but everything happens for a reason.
- He is so sweet – Mandy said.
- And dreamy – Anastasia said.
- And fun.
- And talented.
- And easy to talk to.
- And easy to be around.
- And so handsome.
- And so perfect – Both friends looked at each other and laughed – This is exactly like when we were sixteen – Anastasia said – It’s so crazy we’re talking about the same guy.
- I never would have thought Richard Austin would fall for you.
- He hasn’t fallen for me.
- An… the way he put his hand around your waist when you were watching the Peppers, and the way you two sang and looked at each other at the show. At Glasto he looked at you with such lovely eyes. He is incredible but, for now, I’m going to abstain from telling you what to do because I told you to let Josh into your heart and that didn’t go well at all. I’m sorry for that.
- You don’t have to apologize, neither one of us would’ve thought that Josh would do such things. – Mandy nodded at her friend’s words.
- Have you talked to him? To Richard?
- He texts me or calls me every day. He is going to be in Los Angeles next week so maybe we’ll go out or something. He actually has a show at the Fonda Theater, we should go!
- That would be amazing.
Richard was truly amazing to Anastasia, and after all her love-life-craziness in the past years, it was nice for her to have someone solid around. Richard was so sure of himself and so sure of what he wanted. As he told her, he was going to be in Los Angeles for about a week for the Fonda show and some promotion for the new record, so Anastasia thought it would be cool to invite him for dinner at her place. She told him she would “cook” for him, but what she actually meant was she would buy food to make him think she cooked it.
Richard arrived at An’s house wearing a green tee shirt and a jean jacket with the sleeves rolled up and holding a bottle of champagne.
- You cooking for me is so special that I thought champagne would be perfect – He said at the door with half a smile.
- It goes perfectly with the seafood I made – Anastasia laughed because she didn’t cook any of it. She was wearing a jean pinafore dress with high-heeled green velvet sandals and her hair tied up in a ponytail.
- Your house is beautiful – He said looking and the backyard and the skyline of the city.
- Thank you – Anastasia said looking at his face, he had a Marlon Brandon kind of aura – Come take a seat, the table’s set and the food is ready.
She decided to go with all kind of seafood, crab, oysters, lobster and more. The food was delicious and the conversation with Richard was easy, intelligent and nice as usual. She learned that Richard’s parents were Vegas natives and he was born and raised there too, his dad use to be a doorman at the Flamingo and his mom use to be a waitress at the same hotel and they met there. He also had two older sisters so he grew up in a very feminine environment; he had one niece and two nephews. His son’s name was Elijah and he was nine years old. He met his ex-wife in high school so he hadn’t been with a lot of women during his life, “Maybe two”, he said.
Growing up in Las Vegas was fun because of the culture, he did a lot of crazy stuff as a teenager, of course, but the glamour and the lights and all the big shows always had his attention and he loved that. His band got together because all the members were neighbors and they knew each other since they were kids; that meant they were tight as friends just as Dead Curse was. He wasn’t proud of the beginnings of the band because as they got famous he developed a very arrogant ego and that brought a lot of negativity to the image of The Genius Sex Poets but all of that was in the past now.
Although he played guitar, bass and piano, he wasn’t that much of a music geek. It was a huge part of his life but now family was his priority. The way he talked about his son captivated Anastasia’s mind. He loved to travel and driving in the dessert, because having grown up in Las Vegas apparently being in the dessert was a huge thing to do, “It’s like escaping, leaving all the craziness behind. I go there every time I need to have a minute and breathe”, he told her. Apparently, he did that a lot during his divorce.
- I really thought I was going to spend my life with her – He said at the table – But she never got used to this kind of life style, of me not being around as I would wanted. She wanted me to quit and have a business or something, but that’s not me, I couldn’t do that. Music has giving me so many great things and I won’t leave it for anything – Anastasia felt the same, she couldn’t see her doing anything else.
After dinner, he opened the bottle he brought and they enjoyed it on the backyard with the stars as a roof and moonshine as illumination. The natural element conspired to create a romantic aura.
- I really have to say that you look especially beautiful tonight – He said tucking some of her loose hairs around the ponytail behind her left ear.
- Maybe is it because I cooked you all that food – She lied and laughed.
- I always have such a great time with you – Richard, tucking more of An’s hairs behind her hear, he was searching for excuses to keep touching her. Anastasia had a pleasant feeling in her stomach and smiled.
- I really enjoy your company too. You are so easy going and… I don’t know – Anastasia said as Richard started to get close – It’s like we have this… - Richard brought his face really close to Anastasia’s and talked.
- … Strong connection – He said before kissing her.
It was the most romantic kiss Anastasia have ever received, so different from Josh’s. So delicate, so respectful. He grabbed her firmly by her waist with his left hand and positioned his right hand on the back of her neck while she hugged him on his torso. Their mouths were doing a dance of their own and after almost a minute she broke the kiss to gasp for air. He looked at her straight to her eyes and smiled, she did the same.
- I have never received a kiss like that before – She said and he smiled wider – So… so…
- Meaningful – He said a word that wouldn’t pass through An’s mind but was the perfect word to describe it: meaningful – After everything that happened to me last year – He was still close to her face - I really thought I wouldn’t fall in love ever again but how wrong I was.
Did he just say that he was in love with her? Anastasia’s mind started to work fast. She definitely had feelings for Richard, but Josh was still in her heart. Josh was with Lauren at that precise moment… and then An got it: she deserved, for once, a man that was just for her (like she told Josh before), and Richard was everything she needed at that moment, the Universe was handing her a pair of arms where she could heal and restore her love life.
- I’m sorry – Richard broke the hug and gave a few steps back because of the lack of response from her – I think I came too straight – He was ashamed - She grabbed his face with both arms and smiled.
- I like straightforward people – And kissed him again.
Nothing else happened that night; Richard was too much of a gentleman to let it go further and that actually attracted her more to him. Once in bed, ready for sleep she couldn’t stop thinking about what just happened, Richard fucking Austin kissed her, her teenage crush kissed her. She thought that maybe this is how some Josh’s younger fans fantasize with him, she use to fantasize with Richard and now he just told her that he loved her. That smile stayed tattooed on her face until the day of the Richard’s band show.
By then Josh has texted her at least twice per day but she didn’t feel the need to reply. If he wanted to act like a jealous kid he had to do it on his own, she wasn’t going to play around that attitude. He had Lauren and now Richard was part of Anastasia’s life, she was sure it was time to cut the cord with Josh, especially for her mental stability.
Richard was very happy to have her on the show, Mandy and Mark tagged along. Unfortunately, Steph had to stay in London for work, she was also doing a Major in English Literature and conducting an investigation with the Oxford University, Mark couldn’t choose better.
- Steph and I decided we want a small wedding in the English countryside – Mark said at the bar inside the Fonda while waiting for The Genius Sex Poets to take the stage – Maybe we’ll rent a house there and spend a whole weekend celebrating. What about you? – He asked Mandy.
- I’m getting married in Malibu, there’s no doubt about it – The pink-haired girl answered with a smile - I actually found an amazing venue, a mansion at the shore that is very private, perfect for me to get ready there and have the ceremony and the reception at the same place.
- I’m gonna give you your honeymoon so think where you want to go – Anastasia said and Mandy opened her eyes big.
- Are you serious? – She said.
- I’ll pay for everything – Anastasia was laughing because of Mandy’s reaction.
- I can’t accept that!
- Shut up! – Anastasia said – Think where you wanna go and I’ll pay and you can’t say no.
- God gave me the best best friend someone could ask and I don’t really need to tell you but it’s obvious you will be my maid of honor – Even though Anastasia supposed it, hearing Mandy say it brought her a wind whirl of emotions and her eyes got watery.
- Oh, stop you two, I’m going to cry too! – Mark said and laughed. Anastasia hugged her friend, nodded and tried to wipe the tears without destroying her makeup - I’m pretty sure Stephanie will ask you to be one of her bridesmaids too.
- I’m going to cry more! – Anastasia said – Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.
- Maybe that will change – Mark said pointing to the stage where Richard was coming out through the lights.
He was amazing on stage, not only he moved with confidence, his voice was to die for, so strong, so trained and so different from Josh’s. Mandy and Anastasia knew all the songs except for the new ones; they were listening to the classics since they were teenagers. Richard found An in the crowd even though she was far from the stage, and he locked eyes with her a couple of times giving her a couple of smiles.
After the last song, An, Mandy and Mark walked backstage. Richard, now with his clothes changed, gave Anastasia a tight hug and a big kiss on the lips which took her by surprise, that display of affection in front of his band mates, but she responded in the same way, kissing him back. Mandy was shocked but the rest of the people in that room didn’t seem to care a bit.
- That was an amazing show! – Mark said breaking the spell between Richard and Anastasia.
- The new songs are incredible – Mandy talked.
- That’s all because of Mark – Richard said with a smile, a pair of dimples formed in his cheeks every time he smiled – He and his damn amazing ear for music made them.
- Time to boost the producer’s ego – Mark laughed.
- Let’s head to the bar for drinks – Richard said putting his arm on Anastasia’s back, she felt such comfort in that action.
Richard was very sociable, and although he talked with a bunch of people that night, he kept coming back to Anastasia’s side to share a drink with her or to make sure she had everything she needed. He was certainly giving her all the attention in the world and that made her feel good.
- Anastasia, marry that guy right now! – Mandy was a bit tipsy – No! Forget it! I already told you I wasn’t going to give you any more advice on love.
- I think we are ready to leave – Mark said and Anastasia saw Richard talking with some friends in the distance. He looked back at her.
- I think I’m going to stay a little bit more – Anastasia said to Mark – I’ll call an Uber. Can you safely take Mandy back to her place? – She asked her brother.
- Like the old days! – Mark answered – Say bye to Richard from us.
- I will – Anastasia said and waved goodbye as her friend and Mark leave the place.
At that moment, Richard went back to An’s side.
- What happened to Mandy and Mark? – He asked.
- Mandy wasn’t feeling well so Mark took her home.
- And you decided to stay – He smiled again and the dimples appeared again she felt the pleasant tingling in her stomach again.
- Yeah… - She didn’t know what to answer.
- Listen, I had a crazy idea – Richard smiled again – I have my motorcycle parked outside, what do you say if we ride to Palm Springs and spend the entire day there tomorrow? – It sounded like an amazing plan.
- Yes! Sounds amazing! What time do we leave? – She didn’t get the whole idea.
- Right now!
- What?! That’s crazy! Richard, Palm Springs is two hours away! – She said but she wasn’t worried at all. She actually wanted to do it – Well, let’s go now, then! ��� He smiled and kissed her.
Now, An was wearing his leather jacket and riding his Indian Chief Dark Horse motorcycle through the 10 Route, leaving Los Angeles behind and entering the dessert, that place Richard loved. This was crazy, it was almost two in the morning, it was dark and that gave a special aura to the road, but she didn’t care about it, she felt safe with him. Anastasia had forgotten the last time she rode a motorcycle, probably when she was thirteen.
She was hugging Richard tight and saw him smiling; he stroked her arms from time to time. They arrived to the Palm Springs’ Marriott Hotel at almost four in the morning.
- Thank God they had rooms available because I didn’t plan any of this – He said laughing and opening the door to the suite with an amazing view to the pool. Everything was so peaceful at that hour.
- This is crazy. We both had drinks at The Fonda – Anastasia said entering.
- I only had one drink – He put his arms around her - I told you, coming to the dessert is like escaping, leaving the craziness behind…
They looked at each other; she knew what was going to happen. All the thrill of that night was reaching its peak. She loved that Richard acted that way, so impulsive, so unpredictable; she saw it when he appeared at Glastonbury Festival just to see her and now she was standing in front of her teenage crush naked, ready to give herself to him, not worrying about what happened to both in the past. The connection she had with Richard made her feel like she knew him during her whole life, in a way it was, but this was deep and special and the best of all she was happy.
She woke up feeling Richard’s lips on her neck. He was such a gentleman and treated her like she was a china doll, delicate. Although Richard was younger than Josh, the way he acted and talked and made love to her was so much mature. She was over the moon.
- I want to spend the day at the pool – Richard said smiling.
- Do you realize we didn’t pack anything? – She rolled over only to faint at his dimples.
- We can fix that, one call to front desk and they can bring us bathing suits and everything we need – Yeah, Richard’s band was in a much higher position, he was definitely more famous than her so in the hotel they knew who he was.
He did his thing and the hotel gave then swimming suits from one of the boutiques inside, she had the most relaxing day at the pool and the spa. That night they made their way back to Los Angeles. She was hugging Richard on his motorcycle feeling like a whole new Anastasia. This was solid; she could feel it and the most important thing of all: this time she was calm about the future.
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Chapter 37: Ice Cream with Josh
Hello everyone! I’m back and I’m so sorry I kept you all waiting for this new chapter but here it is! This chapter is so sweet and I hope you all like it!
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Next morning, Anastasia woke up feeling in heaven. She was trying to process the weekend she just had. Not only she met her lifetime crush, she worked with him and they shared a drinking session. Cloud nine was such a small place for all the joy and happiness she was feeling. She even managed to get Josh out of her head for a while; the constant knot on her stomach was fully undone while she was in Las Vegas.
She brushed her teeth, tied her hair up in a bun, took a quick shower and grabbed a long Pilots tee shirt (Her dad’s legendary rock band), put it on and went downstairs, When she was walking through her living room she saw a pink spot on her kitchen that wasn’t normally there, she smiled and walked towards her best friend.
- I’m gonna take all of your keys back. I’m tired of you all sneaking into my house! – Anastasia said smiling.
- I woke up extremely happy this morning and I wanted to have a great breakfast but Peyton wasn’t there so I came here to have breakfast together – Mandy said turning around to see Anastasia but the midnight-blue-haired girl notice that her friend wasn’t, in fact, happy. Mandy showed a serious face.
- What’s wrong? – Anastasia asked. She really wanted that breakfast.
- This is wrong! – Mandy said showing a little orange jar on her right hand.
Anastasia understood everything then. Mandy found her Xanax jar and it was empty. But it wasn’t because Anastasia took them all. After that afternoon with Josh in Orlando she never took another Xanax, instead as soon as she got to LA she threw the pills on the crusher on her kitchen sink but she never got rid of the jar. How stupid she felt in that moment. If she explained that to Mandy, her friend wouldn’t believe her because of the addiction she had on the past.
- I’m sorry. I took them on the tour but I swear I won’t do it again – Anastasia told her friend.
- I’m so disappointed and so angry right now, An – Mandy said – You know that if you have any issue, any problem you can come and talk to me and I will help you find a solution, I will cheer you up! Don’t go back to Xanax. It cost you a lot to get out of it years ago – Mandy’s face showed her rage.
- I’m sorry. I swear that it was just one time – Anastasia was begging her friend for comprehension.
- I just feel so mad that you didn’t come to me – Mandy said.
- Sometimes I think I’m a load to you.
- Never! I don’t want to see you bad – Mandy walked to Anastasia and gave her a tight hug, Anastasia embraced her friend like there was no tomorrow. They had a long time without giving themselves that kind of hugs that goes straight to the soul.
- I’m fine. Believe me, especially after this weekend! – Anastasia said with a smile.
- I’m going to serve breakfast and you have to tell me everything – Mandy said.
The two friends had some eggs, bacon and waffles and Anastasia told Mandy every single little detail about her weekend in Las Vegas.
- I saw the picture on your Instagram with the red wig – Mandy said laughing – I miss your red hair, which was the beginning of your witch-to-be look.
- I know! I looked amazing, don’t you think?
- You did! But how is he? – Mandy wanted to know.
- He is even better than I imagined. He is so sweet and so nice. He is not that cocky asshole we saw on stage or videos. We had dinner, we made the video and then we had some drinks and we talked about everything you can imagine, especially his divorce – Mandy opened her mouth big.
- He got divorced? – She was shocked.
- Yes! He has been divorced for around a year – Anastasia said sipping some coffee from her cup – Their new album is about that… Oh! – She almost forgot – He kissed my hand twice!
- What a gentleman! – Mandy said
- It was incredible! And I had a great time with Steph too.
- Time is always great if you spend it with Steph! – Mandy laughed – I’m so happy for you! You got out of the drama for at least three days.
- I know – Anastasia smiled – I’m still over the moon! – Mandy smiled too.
- I gotta go because Peyton’s mom is in town and we are going to have lunch and then we hit the stadium for the game tonight.
- Sounds fun! – Anastasia said.
- It is fun! My mother in law is so sweet. I’m so lucky.
- You are, my friend, you are!
- I’ll leave the dishes to you.
- That’s the problem with people sneaking into my house to make breakfast… I have to clean later.
- I love you! – Mandy closed the door behind her.
Anastasia sighed, looked at the mess Mandy had left in the kitchen and began to clean it. But she was still happy, even doing the dishes. She heard her phone ringing and something inside told her that it was Josh, she left the dishes half done and ran to answer the phone and, in fact, it was him calling.
- Hey! – He said.
- Hi – Was all she managed to say.
- I was about to do some grocery shopping and I decided to call you to see if you wanted to join me – That was weird – If you aren’t busy, of course.
- No. I’m not busy – Anastasia said – pick me up.
- That was easy – He said as a joke but it made Anastasia feel a little bit ashamed – I’ll be there in ten.
She ran upstairs to change into more appropriate clothes for leaving the house. She chose a pair of black joggers and a black tee shirt with the word “witch” in front, just as the one she used to wear onstage sometimes. In exactly ten minutes Josh was blowing the horn in front of her house.
- My favorite witch – He said looking at her tee shirt.
- My favorite… guitarist? – She said mocking him and laughing.
- At least I’m your favorite something.
- Don’t be silly, you are my favorite in so many things like… - She mimicked the process of thinking – Like… You are in one of my favorites bands, does that count?
- You are so funny today! – He said faking a smile.
- Why are you buying groceries if we’re leaving on Friday again? – Anastasia said.
- I’m tired of eating out – He answered.
- Did Lauren leave? – She had to ask because the matter was in her head for a long time that morning. He looked at her before answering.
- Yes. She flew back to New York last night.
- Cool – An wasn’t going to prolong subject. Josh looked at her again like waiting for a further answer but she didn’t give it to him.
Josh drove to a grocery shop in downtown Santa Monica. It felt so weird for Anastasia do mundane things like groceries with Josh. She was buying some things for herself too and they looked like a couple buying food for their home. And the atmosphere was so tense, as if Josh wanted to say something and he just couldn’t get it out of his chest, at the same time that they were there trying to choose if coconut shampoo smelled better than aloe shampoo.
- Aloe doesn’t have any smell – Anastasia said – And you know how I love coconut.
-�� You know what was cool? Those kid’s shampoos that smelled like watermelon or bubblegum – Josh said.
- Yes! Let’s find those! I used to use the watermelon one and my hair smelled great the entire day!
- Are we actually going to buy kid’s shampoo? – Josh said laughing.
- Yes! – Anastasia confirmed it laughing too.
- You’re crazy!
- You already know that – She found the shampoo – Take the watermelon one and I’ll take the bubblegum one – Josh looked at her with an incredulous look – I’m being serious.
- Alright… I’ll take it – He was laughing.
- Your hair will smell amazing! – Anastasia said smiling.
- Let’s have lunch together! – Josh said suddenly – I’ll cook you something. What do you want to eat?
- For real? – Anastasia was accepting all his propositions that day like it wasn’t a big deal but inside of her it was a huge deal, indeed – Mmm, I don’t know… What about some grilled steaks and roasted veggies?
- Sounds good. Deal.
- At your place? – Josh looked at her straight into her eyes like if the answer was obvious.
- Of course!
Josh started cooking the steaks at the grill in his beautiful backyard, the only place that wasn’t filled with instruments, while Anastasia was cleaning and chopping some peppers, tomatoes, onions and corn cobs to roast then in the oven. Not only they went to shop for groceries like a couple, now they were cooking lunch like if that parallel universe where Josh having a girlfriend and An having experienced a weekend with the love of her teenage years didn’t exist.
- Did you have fun this weekend? – Josh asked suddenly when they were seating at his dining table. It felt like a release, she knew he’d wanted to bring it up the whole day.
- More than you can ever imagine – She answered.
- You really like his band – Josh said looking and the food on his plate.
- I do. Well, it was one of those bands you like when you are a teenager. I use to love them then I lost track of what they were doing, but now Mark is working in the studio with them.
- Cool – Josh said, the same cold way An replied to him when he told her about Lauren a couple of hours ago – And what did you do? – He went on with it.
- We mostly filmed, but in our spare time we had dinner with Richard, the lead singer…
- ‘We’?
- Yes, Mark and Stephanie were there too. They got engaged! – The situation was as weird as you could get.
- That’s amazing! – Josh said – They seem so in love.
- They are! They were born to be together.
- Yeah. Some people are – He stopped eating and kept looking at her – What else did you do in Vegas?
- Well, we had lunch and when we were done filming the video – She stopped for a moment, doubting if she should continue talking but she liked to push Josh’s buttons and deep inside her brain, and her heart, she was angry for the time he spent with Lauren – I had some drinks with Richard… just to celebrate – Anastasia felt as if Josh’s stare was piercing her brain.
- Cool – he said again before giving a big bite to his corn cob.
They didn’t say another word until the plates were empty.
- That was so good! – She said taking the plates from the table – Here, I’ll do the dishes – She took a plate from Josh’s hands.
- Wanna watch a movie or something? – He asked her – I don’t know if you have any plans but…
- I don’t have any plans but why don’t we go to the beach? – She asked him.
- The beach?
- Yeah. Let’s go and just lay on the sand. It’s a nice day out – She was finishing cleaning.
- Alright. It’s a good idea.
And so they went. On the way to Venice Beach, Anastasia’s phone began buzzing and as she grabbed it she saw a couple of messages from Richard, she felt bad about reading them while on Josh’s car but the curiosity was huge.
“Hey. Hope you are well, I just wanted to tell you that I’ve seen some scenes from the video and you look beautiful”. She read the first.
“You will be the first to watch it when is out”, the second one said and she smiled like a child.
- Do you smile like that when you read my texts? – Josh asked.
- What? – She thought she heard wrong.
- You read that text with such a smile on your face – She heard right.
- Is that a wrong thing?
- No. It’s the face I make when I read your texts – He was impossible.
- I’m going to leave the facial expression I make when I read your text to your imagination – She said but Josh didn’t take it as well as she thought. He started to drive faster, as he did when he was angry. She decided not to reply to Richard right away.
They arrived at Venice Beach and the beach was mostly empty, which was always something amazing to catch. Josh brought a big towel with him so they could sit on the sand.
- I love this place so much – Anastasia said.
- Why? – Josh asked looking at the sand.
- Why? – She looked at him – There is such beauty in this place. So many things happening, so many people from so many places around the world. There’s the city and there’s the beach…
- It is a place with so much falseness – Josh said still looking at the sand. He didn’t catch Anastasia’s eyes even though she was looking at him. She knew he was angry.
- There’s falseness everywhere, not just here. But you need to only see the good. All the people that move here to make their dreams true…
- How many actually achieve that?
- What’s wrong? – Anastasia was done – I only wanted to get some peace at the beach shore. I mean, look! The beach is empty; do you know how rare is that? And you are there, looking at the sand being angry for some reason…
- I’m not angry – He looked at her straight to her eyes for the first time since they arrived to the beach – It’s just… I don’t know. It’s hard to explain.
- I’m here to listen.
- I know but I also know you won’t be there for too long.
- What do you mean? – Anastasia was confused.
- I feel like I’m losing you, An – He said without breaking the eye contact.
- Losing me? From what?
- From whom…
- Josh, is this because of my weekend at Vegas?
- It’s about everything you will do. I feel like I can’t make up my mind and I know you won’t here forever, I know that if somebody appears and wants to take you he’s going to do it because I can’t make up my fucking mind.
- I’m going to ask you something crazy – He looked back to the sand – By any chance did you read my writing notebook that Eric has because he’s making notes for some new songs? I wrote a song called ‘Make Up Your Mind’ and it’s about you – Josh looked at An again – I promised myself that I wasn’t going to write songs about any other guy but this thing that I have with you has turned into a fucking roller coaster – She laughed.
- Would you be mad if I did?
- Well… I know Eric didn’t give you permission to read it because he knows I don’t like people to sneak into my lyric notebook – He looked at her again – But no. I wouldn’t be mad about it.
- I’m sorry. I just couldn’t resist. I’m so jealous of the way you write songs that I wanted to see if I could learn something. I guess I got more than what I was looking for.
- That will teach you to stay away from other people’s notebooks – Anastasia laughed but Josh looked to the floor one more time and she just hugged him – Look at me – She said to him without breaking the hug. Their faces were so close – I don’t know what’s going to happen, you don’t know what’s going to happen so why not just enjoy this moment, right now, without worrying about an uncertain future? – He just looked at her with the tenderest eyes and that gave Anastasia the push to kiss him. It wasn’t a long kiss but it was meaningful, it was one of those kisses that made both smile after, and they did. She saw Josh smiling for the first time that afternoon – Let’s enjoy today and this beautiful sunset.
Sunsets in California were something out of this world. The sky turned into so many shades of blue and pink and red, it didn’t matter where in the state you were, at sunset it was mandatory to stop and look at the sky for a few minutes. Josh put his arm around Anastasia while she rested her head on his chest to view that show the sky was giving to them. After that she remembered the ice cream shop she discovered with Mandy last time they were there and Josh obviously agreed to go and get one.
- Guess I should take you home – Josh said while getting into his car.
- Yes, you should – Anastasia laughed – I need to start packing because we aren’t coming back to LA before going to London and I need to pack a whole shitload of things.
- I’m so sad I’m going to miss Glasto – He started to drive.
- You can watch it, there’ll be a livestream!
- Really? I need to plan that. I’m so damn proud of you all, how far Dead Curse have come.
- I know. I will probably cry on that stage. It has been a personal dream for a long time.
- You deserve it. You all do. I’m so jealous of what you guys have with DC.
- You have that with Dot Hacker.
- It’s not the same. I mean it fulfills me… to a certain point.
- You’ll never be content with anything you do, will ya? – Josh shrugged.
Anastasia wanted to ask Josh if he wanted to stay the night at her place, but she felt that with everything that happened that afternoon it was enough Josh for a day. They shared another kiss in the car once they were in front of her house and it was a much more passionate one. To her, it felt like he didn’t want to let her go, the way he grabbed her lips with his lips woke up a bunch of emotions inside of her, but it had been enough for that day.
This chapter was inspired by a particular Florence and The Machine songe (By now you all guessed that I LOVE Flo) I couldn’t find a good video on Youtube but here is a LINK to the lyrics, sorry for that. This is also the song that Josh read on Anastasia’s notebook.
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Chapter 31: I’ll post whatever I want
Hey everyone! I’m so sorry I couldn’t upload last Thrusday, there’s too much goin on right now but here it is!! Chapter 31!
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- I missed your lip biting thing – Josh said to Anastasia while walking through a Venice square, on the way to the restaurant where a big lunch was going to be held.
- I missed your guitarist fingers – Anastasia said back to him, a little bit flushed.
- Are you blushing? – Josh asked laughing.
- No, I’m not. It’s the heat – Anastasia lied. It was actually very hot outside in that city and Anastasia had to choose a light outfit, a grey flower-printed crop top with a low cleavage, a pair of baby blue jeans, grey oxfords on her feet and a grey, wide-brim fedora.
- You look amazing, by the way – Josh said to her once again – Well, you always do. Even when dressing so sensual you have such a taste…
- Thank you – Anastasia said – Are you adulating me because I gave you the best sex of your life last night? – Josh laughed.
- The Anastasia I know is back. I’m adulating you because you’ve given me the best sex of my life in general – This was getting weird for Anastasia.
- Josh… - She didn’t know if she should ask about his girlfriend. She actually didn’t want neither if it was going to break the spell. It was obvious they were together but she wanted to know if this was just a one night stand or something more. At the same time she didn’t want it to be something more, she couldn’t go through that again – Never mind.
- No, tell me.
- Don’t worry, we are already here – She said looking at the whole travel crew sitting at a large table in the restaurant’s balcony.
They made their way there and Anastasia had a glimpse of the place, it was beautiful. You could see the ocean from the balcony and the boats riding in the back. She chose a chair next to Barbara and in front of Mandy, while Josh sat a little bit away, next to Flea. She felt Barb and Mandy’s keen eyes, so she smiled at them with a funny grin. She then could see Mandy moving her lips to her forming the words “Fuck you”, Anastasia laughed.
Lunch was amazing, everybody there got along so well. They all had crazy conversation topics, they talked about life on tour and making music, they even talked about the old times when Anthony and Barbara were a mess, way before Anastasia moved to LA, then Anthony mentioned when An moved and everything changed for Barbara, but in a good sense and how Barbara took her to almost every concert she could. An was feeling good, so well. Better than the last months. She even stopped thinking about Josh’s girlfriend; suddenly she wasn’t worried about it anymore. She was enjoying that moment, right there without any obstacles.
After lunch everybody was up for a walk, they needed it because they all ate so much pasta. They visited the magnificent Piazza San Marco, then went to the Basilica, walked through small streets and visited some local stores and then everybody wanted to do some boat rides on the Grand Canal. But Josh had some other plans.
- What do you say if we skip the boat ride and go for gelato? – He asked to Anastasia almost whispering in her ear.
- You know I’m always down for gelato – She answered smiling.
She excused herself to the group saying she was feeling a little bit sick for a boat ride, and they both walked away from them. Then they arrived to a place called Boutique del Gelato, which was pretty famous in the city.
- The people at the hotel recommend it – Josh told Anastasia – And I know how much you love it, so I wanted to bring you here.
- I want lemon and pistachio – Anastasia ordered.
- What? That’s the weirdest mix ever! – Josh laughed.
- Oh, I’m sure you are going to ask for something basic like chocolate and vanilla – Anastasia mocked him.
- No… I’m going to order chocolate and… strawberry – Josh laughed and Anastasia joined him – I’m joking, I want hazelnut and Stracciatella.
- Uh! Fancy! – Anastasia said.
- The occasion warrants it, after all I'm with one of the fanciest people I know – He said.
- Ok. Stop it, Josh – Anastasia said rolling her eyes.
- And I’ll pay for it – Josh warned her – It’s your birthday weekend.
- That makes me feel guilty – Anastasia said – I don’t like people paying for my stuff.
- You are impossible – He said rolling his eyes but with a smile on his face.
They ate their gelatos while walking around. Watching the city, avoiding the places with bad smell and just enjoying each other’s company. It was like the old days, even before they were a couple. She felt so good at that moment; she forgot everything he did, even if that was possible. It was the same old Josh, the one she met at Eric’s birthday party all those years ago.
At one moment she got lost with the view, the Venice canals opening to the ocean and then she heard a camera click at her back. She turned around fast and Josh was holding his phone and laughing.
- What are you doing? – She asked very confused.
- Taking a picture – He said smiling like a dumbass.
- Of me? – She asked again.
- Well, you were on the way – He answered – But look, it’s beautiful – He showed her the photo and indeed it was a gorgeous picture. It showed her from the back looking at the horizon – Come here, let’s take a picture together.
- Oh… that’s weird – She said smiling.
Josh got close to her and they took a selfie with the Venetian landscape in the back.
- Look at you taking selfies! – Anastasia said mocking him.
- Stop – He laughed – Gonna post this – Anastasia’s heart stopped.
- Where? – She asked – Where are you gonna post it?
- On Facebook, it’s the only social media I use – He said using his phone and she thought it was time to bring it up.
- Josh, don’t! You have a girlfriend! – She had to say it. His face changed from happiness to confusion.
- First of all, I don’t have a girlfriend – He said and that shocked Anastasia – Second, I’ll post it wherever I want to – She was about to ask “What about Lauren?” but she decided not take it further.
The flight back served as a thinking session for Anastasia. Josh denied Lauren without hesitation, and he was acting so friendly the whole weekend, he apologized for everything he did and he looked honest doing so. They even had sex, the wine had a lot to do over there, but the next morning there wasn’t a drop of shame or regret in that hotel room. It all felt so natural, like if they were longtime friends that liked each other. Surprisingly she wasn’t even confused, she had peace in her heart, she was happy, of course… and just like that Anastasia had her hopes up again.
- You need to tell me everything – Mandy took a seat in front of her at Anastasia’s booth on the plane, luckily this time Josh was far from them.
- What can I tell you? – Anastasia smiled at her friend – We had dinner and then went back to his room, we had sex, we ate gelato and then he denied the fact that he has a girlfriend.
- What?! – Mandy couldn’t scream because the plane was so quiet – Anastasia, did you sleep with him?
- You didn’t realize that I didn’t sleep in our room?
- No. I was drunk and there were two bedrooms, I thought you were inside. I can’t believe this… And he denied her?
- He said she wasn’t his girlfriend.
- Oh my God, An! – Mandy said – I don’t want to see you suffer, please, please, please, stay strong. You don’t deserve this, you deserve a man for you alone, a man that only loves you.
- Don’t worry about it.
- I’ll be here in the end, as usual. That’s my mission in this planet – Mandy said checking her phone and suddenly she had a surprised expression on her face – Look!
Mandy handled Anastasia the phone and An saw the photos Josh published on Facebook, first the one where she was alone, and then the selfie he took of them. He wrote “I wish all my trips around the world were like this” on the description box. Both friends shared a glance.
- He doesn’t have her as a friend on Facebook – Mandy said – I stalked him – She said before Anastasia could ask – Look, there’s more!
A video from An’s birthday party of her singing No Scrubs with Kelly was there too, he captioned it “Two girls who won’t take no scrubs”, a bunch of his friends left comments like “I want your life” and “I can’t believe you hang out with someone as hot as Anastasia Truman”, that one made her feel good.
- Why is he posting all this? – Anastasia asked.
- No idea – Mandy said.
- He didn’t even do this when we were a couple.
- It’s weird indeed – Mandy said – Aw, An! Be careful, please!
- How was your weekend? – Anastasia changed the subject violently.
- It was amazing! – Mandy answered with light in her eyes – I had so much fun with all the food and everyone. Josh stole you, but anyway.
- People noticed? – Anastasia was ashamed now.
- Oh yeah. Anthony didn’t stop making jokes about it – Mandy said – I’m going to sleep a little bit, try to do the same.
- You know I don’t sleep on planes – Anastasia said.
- TRY! – Mandy screamed ignoring the rest of the people that were actually sleeping.
Anastasia was confused now; this wasn’t a normal attitude on Josh. She got up from her seat and tried to look out for Josh. She saw him at her right, he was awake and she could see the reflective light on his face from his notebook. She walked towards him, he took his headphones off and smiled at her, then moved to make some room so she could sit next to him.
- Don’t you think those Facebook posts are going to get you in trouble? – Anastasia asked.
- I already told you that no – Josh answered rolling his eyes – They are great pictures and the world should see them.
- And that video.
- That video was hilarious – He said laughing – If it is such a big deal for you I’ll take them down.
- No! It’s fine… for real – She said – Don’t worry. It’s just that you used to be so private.
- I still am – He answered – And I know who I have on my Facebook page just like you know who follows you on your Instagram. You used to post pictures of me and of us, and I never had a problem with it. By the way, I noticed you never deleted them.
- Why would I? It was a great moment in my life. I’m not a teenager, Josh…
He just smiled and didn’t say anything back to that.
Back at her seat, she couldn’t help but to think about it. He wasn’t hiding her and she wasn’t sure if they were going to repeat what happened that weekend but right now she was happy, for real this time, for the first time in months, she was happy. Deep inside she knew it was a fake happiness but she didn’t mind it. All of her life she had to deal with anxiety and now she was ready to be better. Yes, Josh hurt her but also, she still had feelings for him and she could tell he still had feelings for her too. The way he made love to her the night before was filled with desire and passion. It didn’t feel like a stranger or a one night stand at all, it was two people in love giving themselves to each other.
Tour was about to start again and the future never looked so bright before her eyes.
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Chapter 33: A few steps back
Her we are again. I hope you all enjoy chapter 33.
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Lauren joined the tour until the Jacksonville date; she was taking a mini vacation from her album recording, as Anastasia found out one night in a bar from Carl. She hadn’t spoken to Josh since them, but her message with Silver Springs had been loud and clear.
While in Orlando they had two days off, so everyone agreed on going to Universal Studios and have a different day with all the tour crew, which was an amazing group of people. Anastasia had so much fun visiting the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that for an afternoon, she forgot about the whole Josh issue; she focused on enjoying the Harry Potter ride since she was such a Potterhead.
But Anastasia still hadn’t spoken to Josh. Anxiety took over her mind and Xanax started to be a regular thing, she knew it was wrong but it made her feel so good, forgetting everything around her. She woke up the second morning in Orlando and popped two Xanax like it was routine, Mandy wasn’t in the room at that moment which made it easier for An to do so. She went back to bed and her phone started ringing, she looked at the screen and saw three letters she didn’t want to see: JAK, but without thinking about it she picked up.
- Did I wake you? – Josh asked before An could say anything.
- No – Anastasia answered while the pills kicked in.
- Can you meet me so we can talk? – He asked softly.
- Josh…
- An, please! – He begged.
- Ok.
- I’ll see you at the lobby in ten – She hang up.
That was hell, she was high with the pills and now Josh wanted to talk, she was going to act stupid. “Why did I agree?” she though, “I’m so fucking weak for this asshole”, her mind was having a conversation of her own. She got up while the effect of the Xanax was still mild, and got dressed with a simple t-shirt, a pair of jeans and Vans – It was starting to get hot outside - and walked out and to the lobby.
- So, listen… – Josh started to talk while they were walking near the hotel but Anastasia interrupted him.
- I know what you are going to say, Josh, and you don’t need to lie to me about Lauren. It’s obvious you two have a relationship, I know you were with her on New Year’s Eve while I was with your friends, you don’t need to keep lying to me. More than lovers we have always been friends and we can’t have any kind of relationship if you aren’t honest – Josh opened his eyes wide.
- I can’t say sorry enough…
- You don’t need to say sorry.
- I’m just confused because… You are amazing and you have your life all figured out, and I’m here dealing with insecurities that I have been working on for so long, but then you came to my life and give me a chance to be with you… but I realized that it made my insecurities even worst.
- I’m so sorry to hear that…
- I’m not in love with Lauren but she makes me feel good.
- I thought I did my best to make you feel good.
- You did but this is not your fault, it’s me. It’s me and my fucked up brain.
- We all have a fucked up brain, you say I have my life all figured out when you know my life is a mess too. I have a mother who hates me, I always been drowning in work, focusing on keeping myself busy and leaving my personal life to a side, and now I’m almost 30, I’m alone and I probably won’t have a family because my life moves around my job and… there are more stuff – Anastasia was thinking if it was a good moment to tell him that she was unable to get pregnant, but he talked first.
- I’m almost 40 and dating a girl that I definitely don’t want a family with. I love you – He said stopping walking and holding her by her shoulders forcing her to look at him – I really do, but it’s hard for me to be with somebody like you because I’m not mentally prepared for that. I know it’s stupid but I’m immature in so many aspects.
- I love you too – She said – But all this made me feel so bad and it just made me realize how alone I am, and in a certain way it made me hate myself because I’m to blame in some level. I just can’t keep anybody next to me. You just changed me for another girl and that destroyed me.
- I’m an idiot and you can hate me. I deserve it.
- I don’t hate you, that’s the thing. I can’t hate you. You are my friend after all and we are working together now, I have to deal with you – She was calm because of the pill, but inside she wanted to stab him with the first thing she could find.
They walked some more and stopped in front of a mural that represented people working on fields but their faces were badly done, and by that moment the Xanax was on full effect on Anastasia.
- That’s one fucking ugly mural – Anastasia said smiling in a silly way.
- Yeah – Josh laughed noticing something wrong with her.
- What? – The Xanax was at its full effect by then – Oh my God! – Anastasia couldn’t see clear.
- Did you take something by any chance? – Josh said smiling; the situation was fun for him – Something like drugs?
- Yeah! – Anastasia started crying – I took two fucking Xanax this morning because I’m tired of feeling, Josh! – She screamed - I’m so tired of everything! I haven’t done this since high school and that’s one fucking ugly mural – She was crying even more and Josh hugged her smiling – It’s so ugly.
- Yes, it’s an ugly mural – Josh ram his hand through her hair – You need food, let’s go get a burger.
- This is your fault – Anastasia said cleaning the tears from her face – It’s your fucking fault – She was acting tipsy and threw her arms to Josh neck while resting her head on his chest and closing her eyes.
- How I wish it weren’t – Josh said kissing her hair.
- I want that burger – Anastasia pulled away from Josh and tried to stand in front of him, she couldn’t without his help. He smiled again and took her by the waist – But wait! – She stopped – People are gonna know that I’m high.
- Well, we’ll have to act – Josh said laughing.
- But I can’t act!
- You can, I’ve seen your music videos – Anastasia had a shocked expression on her face.
- You did? Aw! – She was going through a lot of moods in that moment.
- Come on – Josh took her by the waist again and started to walk.
Josh took her to eat a burger in the first place they found on the way, he ordered two avocado bacon burgers, because it was Anastasia’s favorite.
- Boy, I starved myself for so many years that once I found love for food I want to eat it all – She said and he laughed.
The burger was surprisingly good and after that they went back to the hotel, where Josh took Anastasia to his room and let her sleep. She slept for two hours and woke up more grounded, the Xanax started to wear off, so Josh thought it was a good idea for her to take a bath and he ran it.
- Do you know what’s good after a drug train wreck? – Josh asked.
- A beer? – Anastasia asked back with a smile.
- A bath, come on! – Josh carried her since still was hard for Anastasia to stand still.
He sat on the border of the bath tub and started to undress her, first her t-shirt, then the jeans, he stopped for a second and looked at her eyes, she had a silly smile on her face and then he proceeded to take her underwear off.
- It’s not like you haven’t seen me naked before – Anastasia said getting inside the bathtub – Did you put essences on this bath? I smell coconut.
- Yeah, I know how much you like it. I called the lobby and they sent me some – Josh said still in the border of the bathtub.
- Wow! What a diligent little guy you are – Anastasia took seat and hugged Josh forcing him to fall on the bathtub getting all wet while wearing his clothes. The pills had lost the effect, Anastasia realized what she had done and felt instantly bad and ashamed – Oh my God, Josh! I’m so sorry. Oh God! – To her surprise, Josh was laughing.
- It’s ok. Don’t worry – He got up inside the bathtub and started to take his clothes off.
- What are you doing? – Anastasia asked confused.
- I need a bath too – He said smiling and getting back into the bathtub this time completely naked, he noticed Anastasia’s confused look – It’s not like you haven’t seen me naked before – She smiled.
Anastasia got nervous for a moment, but they just stayed there in the bathtub in front of each other looking into their eyes and smiling. There wasn’t a need for sex in that bathroom, neither one of them tried to make a move. They just laid there enjoying each other’s company, looking at each other and smiling. For that moment, Anastasia finally felt peace after all those stormy months. For those minutes she even forgot that she was angry at Josh for cheating on her. Josh grabbed her right foot and started to rub it.
- Oh yeah! That feels good – Anastasia said almost moaning with her eyes close and a smile on her face – Listen – Josh locked looks with her – I’m sorry for being so stupid with the Xanax.
- Don’t worry about it. I’ve been laughing the whole fucking day.
- I’m glad for being your source for joy.
- You’ve always been – He said smiling – But for real, promise me you won’t do it again, you don’t need that, An, look at all the amazing things you have in life.
- I’m looking at one right now – She said looking at him straight.
Suddenly she felt the urge to kiss him but maybe that would ruin the moment. But Josh didn’t think the same, he took her wrists and pulled her towards him and kissed her so tenderly and so lovingly, sliding his hands into her wet hair slowly. He cupped her face after the kiss and stared at her for a few seconds.
- I’m always gonna be here for you – He said and put Anastasia’s arms around him forcing her to hug him.
They just stayed there, in that position for about an hour. It was one of those incredible moments of intimacy without sexual touch that you only see in movies.
Now she was lying next to Josh on his hotel bed. He was looking at something on his Notebook and she was staring at the ceiling, thinking about what just happened. At that moment all of her problems seemed so small, she had this man that cared about her but who was confused, so she decided she wasn’t going to force him, she wasn’t going to force any kind of situation. Josh needed to find his path on his own. She wanted him, she couldn’t lie about that and she knew he wanted her too, so Anastasia preferred to let everything flow. Josh was amazing as a lover and as a friend and she didn’t want to lose that, after all they were both adults and having this kind of friends-with-benefits thing was what adults did, she thought.
The Miami schedule was perfect, they had another two days off before the show and everyone tried to get the most out of them. On Tuesday the sun was shining bright so Chad thought it was a great idea to rent a yacht and both bands, managers and some friends had a day at the ocean. Anastasia was happy for the swimsuit weather and she wore the hottest one piece swimsuit of all, it was red, laced up on the sides and with a deep neck line. She felt Josh’s eyes over her the whole time but tried to not give it much attention to that. She loved the beach, she loved the ocean and the summer breeze and it was extremely pleasant to finally enjoy it, even more after a winter in Europe where fake fur coats and snow were the norm.
An and Mandy enjoyed sunbathing in a pool float with the shape of a cloud and a rainbow, while Eric, Josh and Nick decided go for a jet ski race that Nick won. Then it was time for the girls, Flea joined them to win over the girls. Mandy brought a white Captain hat that everybody wore at some point, especially for pictures.
- Captain hats were so in at parties when we were 16 – Anastasia said to Josh, Nick, Eric and Mandy.
- Typical California girl behavior – Josh said laughing while Anastasia was trying the hat and winking at him.
- Well… that’s what we are – Mandy answered.
- She’s not – Josh said laughing still. Now Anastasia was taking a selfie.
- My birth certificate says London but my heart says California – Anastasia said taking off the hat and everyone laughed.
- I think I want to go for another jet ski round – Mandy said.
- I’m tired! – Anastasia excused herself.
- I’m in! – Nick said with a smile.
- I’ll join you – Eric said with enthusiast too and the three left Josh and Anastasia behind.
Suddenly they were alone again in the backside of the yacht, while the rest were on the front and upstairs.
- Put that hat on again I want to take a picture – Josh said smiling.
- You are on with the picture game lately.
He didn’t answer and she did as he told her while Josh took his phone. First he took one of her alone and she felt a bit awkward don’t knowing how to pose but then he got close to her and took a selfie of both.
- You are going to fill your phone with my pictures – Anastasia said taking the hat off again.
- I wouldn’t be mad about that – He smiled and was still so close to her that he couldn’t resist to kiss her lips, it was a short kiss but meaningful.
- We need to be careful – She looked to the sides.
- About what? – Josh asked with a confused look on his eyes.
- About whatever the hell this is, Josh – She had to say it. It still was strange for her to kiss him knowing that he had a relationship with someone else.
- First, it isn’t anybody’s problem if we kiss or not. Second, I’m sure nobody really cares and third, we are both adults, we don’t need to hide. Yes, I know it’s a strange thing we have but I can help it, especially when you look so sexy like today – Josh said grabbing her by the waist.
He kissed her again but Anastasia had to stop him because she was sure things were going to get intense and that wasn’t the moment or the place to happen. He didn’t get mad, actually he felt a little bit ashamed but she let him know it was ok.
It was so special to watch the sunset, out in the ocean, with all the people she loved, even Josh who hugged her the whole ride back to the shore.
The weather was great in Miami, it wasn’t too dry and it was kind of windy at night. Mandy wanted to go out, Anastasia, Nick, Eric, Chad and Josh followed her as they ended up on a Mexican food restaurant which had the most perfect and delicious margaritas Anastasia had ever had (Mandy agreed). They ate an absurd amount of food and then drank some more. Josh didn’t stop smiling at Anastasia and she returned the glances like an idiot.
- Look who’s here! – Chad said pointing to a table next to them – Doctor Ramos Jr.
Anastasia turned her head and there he was, Alejandro and two other friends.
- Hey, boss! – Alex answered with that smile that melted Anastasia’s soul.
- I love when you call me boss with that accent. It’s so sexy – Chad mocked and they laughed.
- Hey, An! – Alex greeted her.
- Hi, Alex, haven’t seen you in days – She said politely.
- You got your voice back, you don’t need me anymore – he answered still smiling.
- Aw, don’t say that! – Chad said – I got to tell you – Chad said to the other two guys that were on Alejandro’s table – No one treasts my sore wrists like this dude! – They laughed – Why don’t you guys join us!
And so they did, they joined tables and now the group was larger. Anastasia could feel how Alejandro kept looking at her and also she saw how Josh face went to total angry mode and kept looking at her and him. The air was tense. After an hour, Chad wanted to leave. Eric, Nick and Josh decided to join him. Alejandro had some other plans and the girls chose to go with him to explore the Miami nightlife.
It was fun and different, Alejandro (staying true to his Latin roots) took the girls to a salsa club where An and Mandy made total fools of themselves trying to dance.
- We are too white for this shit – Mandy said at some point on the dance floor.
- And I’m British. That adds a whole new level of complex – Anastasia answered laughing.
Alejandro helped An a little and by the end of the night she got a lot better. She was enjoining his company, he was fun and easy going and the way he held her waist while dancing woke things in her that she thought were asleep. It was a whole new phase of sensuality. Mandy had fun too but around two of the morning the girls decided to go back to the hotel. Alejandro made sure they arrived safe and sound; Mandy went straight to their room while Anastasia remained at the lobby talking with Alex some more. After some more flirty smiles, he said goodbye with a sweet kiss on Anastasia’s cheek.
An was smiling in that elevator like a teenager in love. Then, she walked to her room but a voice stopped her.
- Did you have fun? – Josh asked as she looked at him. Their rooms where on the same floor, his a couple of doors away from hers.
- Now you stalk me on hotel hallways? – She asked him.
- I was worried about you – He said.
- Worried about what? – She wasn’t drunk but alcohol definitely ran in her system.
- Come here – He commanded and she obeyed, like it was some kind of spell – I just don’t like that guy – He said tucking her hair behind her right ear.
- What do you know? – Josh was coming closer.
- He’s not your kind – Josh started to kiss her, there, in that lonely hallway and she couldn’t control it.
He grabbed her waist with despair and carried her inside his room. She couldn’t stop him, she didn’t want to stop him; the more passion Josh gave her the more she wanted to take. She threw her legs around his waist as Josh sat her on his bed without stopping the kisses. She took his t-shirt off (he was wearing his bed time outfit) while he kissed her neck, she bit his earlobe and that created a fierce reaction from Josh who pushed her on the bed and undressed her with rage. He threw her shoes away and took off her short dress with such violence that An was sure he ripped it off. Now they were naked on the bed and when An tried to jump on top of him he grabbed her wrist and pushed her again against the bed. He was going to be on top, he was going to be in charge, and he did. She saw an animal spark in his eyes.
Josh was full of rage at that moment as she could see but it didn’t scare her, it excited her, it was a side of Josh she hadn’t seen in bed yet. She had the best angry sex of her life that night.
- Last night was fun – Mandy said while she and Anastasia were having breakfast in their room next morning.
- I know.
- You disappeared with Alex – Mandy made an exaggerated smile on her face.
- Hmm – Anastasia was trying to find the right words to break it to Mandy – I actually disappeared with Josh.
- For the love of the Lord, Anastasia Truman! – Mandy screamed – Did you have sex with Josh again? – Anastasia shrunk – Can’t believe this.
- It was the best dick I ever had in my life – Anastasia said smiling – He was angry.
- Glad that all the suffering that you went through was worth it – Mandy said – Wait, did you say he was angry?
- Yeah. He took control and he was kind of punishing me. It was so hot.
- He was jealous – Mandy said.
- Jealous? – Anastasia looked at her friend – Of Alex?
- Of course! I saw him looking at you and him and the restaurant last night and then you went to him like a fucking prize. It’s ego stuff. Like saying to Alex: “Yes you can flirt but I’m the one who is fucking her”.
- Well, I hope he goes on being jealous like that if sex is gonna be that amazing.
- You have no repair, lady – Mandy said laughing – But what about the whole situation?
- Don’t worry about it. I’m gonna let it flow and have fun in the meantime. I won’t worry about the future.
- You know I’ll be here for you to kick Josh’s ass anytime he deserves it.
Josh wasn’t so angry the rest of the Miami trip, Alex didn’t appear near them again and he performed the happiest show ever, he was all smiles playing the songs and jumping around and joking with Chad, while Anastasia stood next to the stage also smiling, because she knew she was the reason for his happiness.
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Chapter Index
I’m here to make your life easy, so If you are starting to read the #JoshAn story here I give you a recap with the links of the 31 chapters published so far.
Chapter 1: And we met again
Chapter 2: Working on it
Chapter 3: Recovering from the past
Chapter 4: Angry released
Chapter 5: Tour life
Chapter 6: The perks of being a Truman
Chapter 7: Russia
Chapter 8: Back to LA
Chapter 9: I’ve wanted this for so long
Chapter 10: Celebrity status
Chapter 11: An English man and an American girl
Chapter 12: The words
Chapter 13: The friends
Chapter 14: Italy
Chapter 15: Separate paths
Chapter 16: Back to normality
Chapter 17: A ghost from the past
Chapter 18: This could mean the end of the tour
Chapter 19: A family thing
Chapter 20: New Year, new disappointment
Chapter 21: Hello old love
Chapter 22: Dot Hacker surprises
Chapter 23: Where everything started and ended
Chapter 24: Hurricane Drunk
Chapter 25: #ThePinkAndBlueDay
Chapter 26: Seeing your face every day (Josh POV)
Chapter 27: Landslide
Chapter 28: A date?
Chapter 29: 90’s babe
Chapter 30: LA – Venice is the new London - Dubai
Chapter 31: I’ll post whatever I want
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Chapter 32: Glasto dreams
Hello everyone! I just wanna say that the amount of love that I’m receivingfrom all of you is immeasurable and I’ll be forever grateful for that!
Also I want to invite all of you to visit @bemygetawayjz to read Zara’s story with Josh if you haven’t - In that case you should be ashamed of yourself - and to ask her weird shit! Say that I sent you and she’ll give you an special answer (Not really).
Remember to visit Anastasia’s IG profile:
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Thanks to everyone who reads the fic, much love to you all! ♥
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This leg of the tour was the one Anastasia’s was looking forward to the most; they would be traveling the South of the country to end in Florida where Anastasia was going to take advantage and make of it a small, very small, vacation. And now that the barrier between her and Josh was down, she was so excited about this new adventure, it was going to be like the old times.
She was wishful about the Josh situation; even though she said she wasn’t going to put her hopes up, but Josh kept texting her and they talked until late those two nights before traveling to Washington, DC for the show. The two bands traveled apart this time. Dead Curse arrived to DC earlier so the four bandmates decided to have a day together, visiting some historic sites like the Smithsonian, and other common touristic sites. Then, they went to some music stores and ended up at a bar near the hotel.
Next day, they were the first to get to the venue. Anastasia hadn’t seen Josh yet, but walking through the stadium she stumbled upon Anthony and Chad talking in front of the stage.
- Here we go again –She said to Chad and Tony – This “two weeks on, two weeks off” thing is killing me, man.
- When you have a family you will understand – Chad said smiling.
- You are part of the Josh club – Anthony said surprising Anastasia.
- How come? – She asked.
- He doesn’t like this schedule neither – Anthony answered – Hey, did you take pictures of us in Venice?
- Of course – Anastasia replied.
- Can I see them to see if we can post some on our social media? – He asked again and Anastasia handled him her phone.
- You choose.
She continued talking to Chad while Anthony checked trough her phone, then he gave it back to her and they walked together through the backstage area to a common room, where Josh was practicing and Flea was there teaching some bass lines to Mandy. She was thrilled to be there as Anastasia could see. As soon as Josh saw her, he put his guitar away and walked towards her to give her a big hug, she responded with a smile. Anthony walked to a couch and took his phone out while he kept talking to Chad.
- Did you bring your new guitar? – Josh asked Anastasia, grabbing his pink Fender 1960 Relic Stratocaster back.
- Of course! I’, even gonna play it on some songs – She answered.
- That sounds awesome – He said with a proud smile.
In that moment a phone started to ring, but the ringtone was the Dark Necessities song.
- How much of a narcissist do you need to be to have your own song as a ringtone? – Mandy said laughing.
The song kept going off but nobody picked up the phone.
- Somebody needs to pick that up – Anastasia said, and in that moment she felt a vibration inside the left back pocket of her jeans, that was weird because that wasn’t her ringtone. Sara by Fleetwood Mac was her ringtone.
The song went off again. At that point Anastasia grabbed her phone and realize it was her own iPhone ringing, and in the screen she could see that Anthony was calling, her eye roll must have been huge because Anthony started to laugh loud.
- God! I give you my phone to check a picture for ten seconds and you change my ringtone? – Everybody in the room was laughing at this point – You are such a child.
- Look at your screen background – Anthony said and she did it, a Josh picture was her new background. It was him smiling in the floor, holding a guitar in black and white.
- You are such a child! – Anastasia said laughing too. Josh grabbed her phone.
- It’s a nice picture – He said smiling as a joke.
- Listen! – Tony spoke up again – We noticed yesterday that you sing the chorus on The Getaway and we haven’t performed it together during this tour! Would you like to join us on stage tonight?
- Wow! – She was in shock – That would be cool! Do we need to rehearse or something?
- That’s the other part of the surprise! – Chad talked this time – We have a couple of interviews so I don’t think we’ll get the chance to rehearse it.
- Nice – Anastasia put a fake smile on her face.
- You already know your part – Josh said – You helped build that song.
- Well… I like extreme shit, so let’s do it!
The Getaway was the third song on the Red Hot Chili Peppers setlist that night, so she waited at a side of the stage where nobody was allowed to be except the crew and sound engineers. That place from where she always watched Josh play, she just stood there until Anthony mentioned her name.
- For the next song I would like to bring up here someone special. She is like a niece to me and so is for everybody on this band, well, almost everybody – “He had to say that”, Anastasia thought – And she helped bring this next song to life, so please give it up for my favorite girl in the world, Anastasia Truman! – Anthony said and the whole venue burst into cheers and applauses.
She smiled and took the stage, and as soon as she walked out she felt someone holding her. It was Josh, giving her a big hug from behind, she tried to hold herself together and walked to Flea’s side of the stage where he gave her a hug too. She only sang the chorus on the song and some harmonies so she decided it was best to just jump on top of Flea’s amps and sit there, once in a while she shared a smile with Chad or Anthony come closer to sing some parts to her, by the middle of the song she was so hyped she got off the amplifiers and walked next to Anthony but Josh turned her around and while she was singing the last chorus he had the brilliant idea to join his forehead with hers. That caught her by surprise and she didn’t know what to do except to follow his lead. She smiled and for the end of the song (which was sang by Tony and her at the same time), she decided to stand next to Anthony again. He thanked her for joining the band for that song, she said “thank you” to the crowd and before leaving she felt Josh’s arms around her again.
- That was a weird attitude from Josh last night – Mandy told Anastasia while they were getting ready to leave for the next city, Atlanta, the morning after the show.
- I know, he was so loving on that stage – Anastasia said with a smile – But – She changed her expression – I woke up with this knot on my stomach today, like if something is going to happen.
- Really?
- Yes, I don’t know – Anastasia closed her suitcase – It’s probably nothing.
They traveled alone again. When they landed in Atlanta, they went straight to their hotel rooms. Josh hadn’t texted Anastasia since the night before, so she wasn’t sure if he was in town yet. She went to sleep feeling the knot on her stomach and woke up next day with the same feeling. She knew something was going to happen.
Mandy wanted to wander around the city a little bit so she, Nick and Anastasia went to have lunch to a Southern cuisine restaurant where everything was fried, that grease filled An’s heart. Greasy food was the best! And this tour was making her gain a few pounds but she was having so much fun she didn’t focus on that. Tour had been great thus far, she was so thankful.
After eating such a huge amount of fried chicken, the three Dead Curse members made their biggest effort into walking to the venue. They were going to play a song for the first time that night, so Nick wanted to do a short sound check. Anastasia was sensing a bad feeling while she was approaching the Philips Arena, they entered through the backstage door and walked to the stage where Nick grabbed his guitar, and after planning with some engineers they started soundchecking. They song only required voice and guitar, it was a ballad and it was probably the first time they ever performed a ballad, but it was one of Nick’s favorite songs from their last album and he really wanted to play it.
- That song is beautiful – A shirtless Anthony said to her when she walked out the stage – Your songwriting is so good. I’m jealous!
- Don’t worry “Ding, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dong, ding, dang” is still one of the best lyrics ever written in music history, and nobody can’t take that away from you – Anastasia said smiling sarcastically.
- Oh my God, An! – Mandy interrupted the conversation trying to catch a breath because she was obviously running but before saying anything she looked at Anthony for a second – If someone would have told me I was going to deal with so many old shirtless dudes on this tour…
- What the fuck is wrong with you two today? – Anthony said laughing.
- Back to you – She looked at Anastasia again – I have to tell you before you find out and it gets worse – Mandy took a deep breath – Lauren’s here – Anastasia’s heart stopped.
- Man! That Josh is so stupid sometimes – Anthony said – Are you ok? – He asked Anastasia.
- No – She answered – But I’ll be.
She lied. She wasn’t going to be fine. This was a sick joke from the Universe or from Josh. What was she doing here? After Josh denied her as his girlfriend? Her world collapsed in a second and she felt sick. That was why she had that knot on her stomach, she sensed it. She wanted to avoid him, avoid her and avoid them. Mandy grabbed her and took her to their dressing room as fast as she could.
- This is a neverending thing – Eric said when the girls arrived to their dressing room.
- I need to make this stop – Anastasia said – It’s my fault, I fell for him as I fall for him every damn time I see him. I thought this time it would be different but no. It’s my fault.
- It’s not your fault – Eric talked again – You love him and you can’t control that, and…
- Don’t dare tell me he loves me – Anastasia said before he could finish his sentence.
- I think you need to be alone – Eric said walking to the door and grabbing Mandy.
- But… - Mandy said
- It’s true. I just need to be alone for a few minutes. Let me breathe, break some things and I’ll catch up with you later.
Mandy walked out reluctantly, followed by Eric who closed the door behind him.
Anastasia took a look at herself in the mirror. She promised herself she wasn’t going to fall again and there she was, compressing all her anger on her throat as her eyes became watery, she wanted to scream but the pain didn’t leave any space for energy, so she threw herself in a big white sofa. She fell down next to her purse and took a look inside, and there she saw it: a box of Xanax. She hadn’t taken one in so long, years probably (she battled a little addiction to them about ten years ago and after that she never took another pill), but she always kept a box near, nobody knew about that, she never said a thing because it would piss everybody off, but ever since, she never felt the desire to fall in that again… until then. She felt defeated, lonely and so sad, and on top of that she had a show to perform in a few hours. She sat up and grabbed the box and without even thinking about it she popped one pill. She got up to look for some water but there wasn’t any near, instead she found a vodka bottle and by then she didn’t gave a fuck about collateral effects, she looked at herself in the mirror one more time feeling so disgusted with who she was at the moment and swallowed the pill with a shot of vodka, straight from the bottle. She looked at herself one more time and grabbed another pill to repeat the procedure. She sat on the floor, her eyes still watery but she wasn’t able to cry.
Anastasia lost track of time, and she just sat there waiting for the drug to kick in when she heard a knock on the door. By then the Xanax had done its thing and it was hard for her to move but she managed to get to the door and opened, Carl was on the other side.
- Are you ok? – He asked.
- I’ll be in a moment – She answered.
- I need you in the meeting room, I have something to discuss with you guys – Carl said.
- I hope it makes my day better.
- Oh, it’s gonna make your whole life better – He said smiling.
They walked together to the meeting room. Anastasia was looking at the floor the whole time, she didn’t want to see anything or anybody. Once they arrived, Mandy, Nick and Eric where already there, sitting around a large black table. Anastasia took a chair next to Mandy.
- So I have great news, like the best news – Carl said. He was showing such an excitement.
- Please, enlighten us! – Mandy said.
- I managed to get you guys a spot in Glastonbury this year – Carl said with an exaggerated smile.
- We already been to Glasto – Anastasia said.
- Yes, playing at 4 o’clock – He talked again – But this time you’ll be headlining fucking Saturday in Glasto! – Anastasia’s eyes opened big
- Wait, what? – Eric said trying to contain his smile.
- You’ll be headlining Glastonbury in June!
- OH MY GOD, CARL! – Mandy screamed and got up her chair to jump on Carl’s arms – Did you guys hear that?
Anastasia was trying to process the information. When they started Dead Curse they did it as a way to express themselves and play music which was something they all loved to do, they never had any expectations to where this journey would lead them, but headlining Glastonbury was something she always dreamed about. It was her favorite festival in her homeland, and now she would have the opportunity to headline it. Dead Curse’s name would be among other big names in music like Radiohead, David Bowie, The Smiths, Oasis and many more. It was a dream come true for her.
- It’s a dream come true – She wanted to scream and jump and dance but the Xanax and vodka mix was on full effect and she couldn’t move her body.
- Do you feel okay? – Carl asked her.
- Yes. I just need to sleep for about an hour – She said getting up with difficulty – Can I do that?
- Be my guest – Carl said.
She left her bandmates celebrating and walked back to her dressing room but on the way she fronted Josh.
- Hey! I heard about Glasto, congrats – He said with a smile.
- I can’t deal with you right now, please let me through – His smile automatically faded and he didn’t try to stop Anastasia – You know? – She said a few steps away and he turned to see her – When you’re done playing with this girl and get ready to hang with a woman then we’ll talk – Xanax made her honest. He didn’t answer.
She was feeling a windwhirl of emotions at that moment: sad because of Josh, angry with herself for being so stupid and extremely happy because she was achieving a longtime goal. She rested her head on the sofa and without thinking about it she fell asleep.
Within an hour for the show, Mandy woke An up and then helped her get ready to perform. On a quick meeting before taking the stage Anastasia decided to add a cover to their set list, it was a song that all of them knew well so nobody had a problem with it.
It was Fleetwood Mac’s Silver Springs. She took the Stratocaster Josh gave her for her birthday and started to play and sing.
I'll begin not to love you
Turn around, see me runnin'
I'll say I loved you years ago
Tell myself you never loved me, no
And did you say she was pretty
And did you say that she loves you
Baby, I don't wanna know
Oh, no
And can you tell me was it worth it
Really, I don't wanna know
She noticed Lauren and Josh at a side of the stage, he was looking at her with a mix of regret and love in his eyes, maybe it was the Xanax but at that moment she didn’t care what the hell he was feeling.
Time casts a spell on you, but you won't forget me
I know I could have loved you, but you would not let me
She looked straight into Josh’s eyes at that moment. And Lauren noticed it because she looked at both, confused. But once again: she didn’t give a fuck about it. She was returning the favor to Josh, as he sang Landslide for her a couple of weeks ago but with a lot more revenge on it, this time.
Then it was time for the song they practiced that afternoon, she announced to the crowd that it was the first time they would play it live and everybody cheered.
It's been so long between the words we spoke
Will you be there up on the shore, I hope
You wonder why it is that I came home
I figured out where I belong
It was a song called Long and Lost that she wrote after breaking up with Valentine but it seemed so valid and relatable at the moment.
But it's too late to come on home
Are all those bridges now old stone?
But it's too late to come on home
Can the city forgive? I hear it’s sad song
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Disclaimer: as I always tell you I have not a tiny bit of talent to write songs so I use some that have been already written, the one in this chapter is “Long and Lost” by Florence and The Machine. Such a beautiful song.
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And now I give you “Silver Srpings” by Fleetwood Mac. Ultimate favorite. Any Fleetwood Mac fans out there?
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Know more about Anastasia
So I’ve been thinking about doing something like this for a while. I think is a funny way to know a little bit more about Anastasia and since someone tagged me (Thank you @meet-me-at-the-corner46) in one of this a couple of weeks ago I decided to do it today.
Also is a great way to wait for the new chapter that will be uploaded TOMORROW, because I’ve been busy and with SO MANY things in my head. Sorry for that!
The Last:
1. Drink: A glass of Rosé that I had today at lunch (It was just one I swear)
•2. Phone Call: Barbara.
•3. Text Message: Mandy (And she was across the room)
•4. Song you listened to: Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac.
•5. Time you cried: The last time I watched “Marley and me”, which was yesterday.
Have You:
•6. Dated someone: Wishing I haven’t ATM
•7. Kissed someone and regretted it: No regrets.
•8. Been cheated on: Surprisingly... yes!
•9. Lost someone special: Sometimes I feel like I have.
•10. Been Depressed: My daily fight.
•11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: Haven’t since ‘06
List 3 favorite colors:
•12. Blue (Every tone and shadow)
•13. Mandy’s pink
•14. Black
In the last year:
•15. Made new friends: Yes! Love them!
•16. Fallen out of love: Can’t deny it.
•17. Laughed until you cried: All the time with Mandy.
•18. Found out someone was talking about you: Don’t think so.
•19. Met someone who changed you: Yes.
•21. Kissed someone on your Facebook friend list: Yes...
•22. How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: All of them. I don’t have anybody on my facebook that I don’t actually know.
•23. Do you have any pets: All my friend’s pets are my pets.
•24. Do you want to change your name: No, is beautiful.
•25. What did you do for your last birthday: I sang Fleetwood Mac song with Stevie Fucking Nicks!
•26. What time did you wake up: Around 8 in the morning, which is fucking early for me.
•27. What were you doing at midnight last night: Mmm... probably watching Netflix.
•28. Name something you can’t wait for: I can’t wait for my brother’s wedding.
•29. When was the last time you saw your mom: Around december, last year.
•30. What is the one thing you could change about your life: I could probably mature a little. I could change all the negativity on my mind, also.
•31. What are you listing to right now: Some weird punk Nick’s have sounding on his notebook.
• 32. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yes. There are so many Toms.
•33. Something that gets on your nerves: indecisive people, unprofessional people.
•34. Most visited website: Netflix.
Lost questions. I just put in random info about me
•35. Mole/s: No.
•36. Mark/s: On my upper back.
•37. Childhood dream: Living in California (I made that true!)
•38. Hair color: Midnight Blue.
•39. Long or short hair: Long.
•40. Do you have a crush on someone: Of course!
•41. What do you like about yourself: How cool I am! Haha...
•42. Piercings: I use to have my belly pierced when I was 15, didn’t last 6 months.
•43. Blood type: B+
•44. Nicknames: An, Witch, whore according to social media trolls. I like it, tho!
•45. Relationship status: It’s fucking complicated.
•46. Zodiac: Aries.
•47. Favorite Tv show: Twin Peaks.
•48. Tattoos: Two, a heart and my band’s logo.
•49. Right or Left handed: Right.
•52. Hair dyed in different colors: I have had my hair dyed in every color you could possibly imagine.
•53. Sport: I LOVE BASEBAL!!!!! Go Dodgers!
•54. Vacation: I need one.
•55. Pair of shoes: I got a whole room of shoes at my house. That’s the reason I don’t have my own family yet, the kids will have to sleep on the living room.
More general
•56. Eating: Literally everything. Not a fan os spicy food, tho.
•57. Drinking: Milk.
•58. I’m about to: Take a fucking plane.
•59. Waiting for: Record our new album.
•60. Want: A pizza wouldn’t be bad ATM.
•61. Get Married: Not my style
•62. Art or cooking: Art.
•63. Hugs or kisses: Hugs that end in kisses.
•64. Lips or eyes: Eyes, beacuse I’m obsessed with eyes.
•65. Shorter or taller: Taller.
•66. Older or Younger: OLDER!
•67. Nice arms or stomach: I don’t actually care.
•68. Sensitive or Loud: A little bit of both.
•69. Hook up or relationship: Depends.
•70. Troublemaker or Hesitant: A little bit of both.
Have you ever:
•71. Kissed a stranger: Probably.
•72. Drank hard liquor: Yes.
•73. Lost glasses or contacts: No. Don't use them.
•74. Turned someone down: Yes.
•75. Sex on the first date: Probably .
•76. Broken someone’s heart: Hope not.
•77. Had your heart broken: Yes. Multiple times.
•78. Been arrested: No.
•79. Cried when someone died: Yes.
•80. Fallen for a friend: Sadly, yes.
Do you believe in:
•81. Yourself: I try hard. •82. Miracles: Yes, but you have to work to make them happen. •83. Love at first sight: No. •84. Santa Claus: No. •85. Kiss on the first date: Why not? •86. Angels: I don't call them angels.
Other:
•87. Current best friends names: Mandy. •88. Eye color: Turquoise. •89. Favorite movie: The Shining, Donnie Darko
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