…….

HER DRESS in red.

“So tell me natural? Or do you want something specific?” Alex eyed me, waving the concealer brush around my face.

“Something that turns heads…”

“Ahh..making your big comeback. So tell me, how’s everything since the shoot two months ago.”

“Better, gained weight. Still crazy, still doing what I’ve been doing for the past months. But I’m alright.” Alex shakes his head, applying globs of cream on my face to help moisturize before applying makeup.

“You know I don’t agree with the stuff you’re doing, but I can’t stop you. Just know that one day, little ol’ makeup artist Alex cares, and told you so. oh and wants you to stop. Due time hun, you’ll realize!”

“Life isn’t that peachy yet…”

“It will be.”

Maybe it will.

“Can I ask you a serious question?”

“Shoot.”

“Don’t get upset, but what happened between you and Harry?”

Shooting a glare, I rethought lashing out on him, and really considered answering his question. What happened to us….even after things went wrong.

“I was so stupid Alex..So stupid.” I repeated, trying to wipe away tears that escaped with the back of my hand, but Alex quickly stopped me.

“Did you ever try and talk to him...?”

“We did, but that ended in a dispute. He’s moved on, and I’m trying to.”

“Things that are meant to be don’t just end that quickly…” He mumbled out.

“You’re meant to be…trust me Lia.” Alex whispered, while smiling slightly to alleviate the tension.

Were we really?

……..

“Love you look absolutely stunning. I love the classic look on you. This hair, the lips, the makeup, the dress…I absolutely love it babe. These finger waves are perfect too, remind me to thank Alex later” Xander grinned mischievously. “Break necks darling.” He mouthed before nudging me to get to the car and head off.

“I’ll see you backstage before my performance I hope!” I shouted climbing into the car and Xander nodded before the driver rolled up the windows

“Mam we’ll be there in about 10 minutes.” The driver informed me.

“May I smoke?” I motioned over the cigarette at hand, and he nodded rolling back up his windows in the front.

I definitely need a smoke before this.

Bringing the lighter up to the tip of the cigarette, I inhaled and let the toxic smoke fill my lungs, and soothe out the stress that had built up over the car ride. Taking pull, after pull, I drew my last smoke letting my head fall back. The nicotine rush present in my veins, I stuffed the lighter back in my clutch before waiting for the driver to open my door.

Here goes nothing. I sighed to myself, preparing myself for the camera flashes that lurked outside the car.

Flashes everywhere as I stepped out of the car, I tried to keep my gaze in one direction, as they snapped endless photo’s of me.

Lia! Lia over here! Countless paparazzi shouted at me, trying to get my attention.

Smirk, and give them sexy, I replayed over and over in my head. Calm down, and don’t freak out. This is what you’ve been waiting for.

“Lia darling.” A deep voice whispered behind me, and there stood very handsome Nathan.

“Hi babe” I smiled, and air kissed him on the cheek.

Nathan, Lia! Over here! Pose for us! Are you guys making it official!

They all shouted, and I just did my signature pose. Nathan quickly following my lead, draped his arms slowly behind the small of my back, then moved them to the side of my waist. Nuzzling a bit closer, I turned my head slightly, to make a good pose for the photographers, but my gaze quickly fell upon Harry’s death glare.

That look, and the sight of him made my heart flutter, which was bad. I can’t like him, it is and was over. Averting my eyes, I turned back to the cameras, and Nathan.

Nathan. Was different, he understood what had happened, and didn’t care. He was kind, and very attractive. Almost like Stefan…. Yet Nathan and I were a tad bit more invested, and I liked that Nathan gave me hope that I could find love somewhere else. He also understood what I was going through, he knew the drugs an alcohol was going to be a faze, and that being here for me is the only thing I really needed.

Alright…time for quick paparazzi interviews.

“Ready for this?” Nathan nudged me, and I just flashed him a nervous smile.

“I’m freaking out, but I’m glad you’re here with me.”

“I’ll always be here.”

Hi Lia! Can we ask you a few questions? My names Kacey, and I’d like to congratulate you on your new single! Number one in forty six countries! That’s pretty big!

Thank You! Yes I was so surprised! I never thought I would get that big!

Society just loves you! Not only getting this single, but making modeling history! Are you ready for this years VS fashion show? Will you bring Nathan with you?

Yes I will be going to see her. Nathan budded in.

Are you guys official? The interview impatiently asks as Nathan looks over at me for a reassuring glance. Smiling fondly, he turned back to the interviewer.

Yes, yes we are.

Well, we can’t wait for your performance.

I smile fondly at the annoying interviewer, trying to hold back to urge to take the microphone and shove it down her throat, but I resist for obvious reasons. I always felt that people who barged into my life, and or persistently nagged me for information about it, were always people I had a hard time controlling myself around. Interviewers mainly now more than ever.

Yet, shoving a microphone down her throat were the least of my problems. I had to fight the fear of going on stage for the first time, performing for the first time, in front of thousands, and millions watching through their television screen.

Making my way to my seat, I find that I never really paid attention to where my seat was until now.

“My seat is all the way across, over there.” Nathan points out. “Good Luck” He adds, and I shoot him a puzzled look.

“You’re seat is right next to One Direction’s” He informs me, and my eye roll causes him to chuckle.

“That’s why I said good luck, see you mid performance babe” He smiles kissing my temple before strutting off to his seat.

Pretend they aren’t there. Or…go get a strong drink, and face the problem when they arrive….Drink it is.

Notes

As i previously said in my update on Caution. I had a horrible case of writers block, and it was the hardest thing to go through. I had absolutely no ideas, and i was lost. Thankfully some of it has cleared and I'm back on track! IF YOU GUYS have any ideas please do comment them, i love input.

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