Forbidden Love - Segment 28

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Segment 28 – Confusion and Craig…
POV: Emily
Word Count: 1787
Warnings: None.

  I woke up late in the afternoon, it was past two already. I felt so groggy though probably from taking medication I wasn’t use too. I laid there for about ten minutes before reaching for my phone, but it was not in the cubby above me but lying beside me on the bed. That was very weird because I never laid it in the bed fearing I would lay on it or something. I went to open it and was expecting to find my fingerprint lock but instead it was waiting on me to reset the password. That was strange because in order to reset it had to be put in wrong five times. So, did I do that or did someone else? I reset the password quickly and then checked to see if I had messages.  I had a missed call from Christopher and a voicemail from him; he had called to say he saw me on a video for Zac’s birthday said he should do that on my birthday. I frowned, it was unlikely I would even be in Tulsa come my birthday again. I also knew I could not tell Christopher what occurred until I had a few days to visit him. There was then a message from Craig and it said to send him a message ASAP. I hit reply.

Hey – you wanted me to message you?

(5 min later) Yes! Are you ok?!?! You sent me some scrambled up message about 2 am and all that truly made sense was “right”, but no idea what you meant to say.

I frowned and scrolled up the screen, horrible was correct as most everything was misspelled or just totally screwed up but the word “right”. I started to reply with Sorry and that I was fine, but that wasn’t true. I was not fine and I knew eventually he would see a photo and see it written on my face.

Sorry, I was extremely upset when I sent that message to you.

Why were you upset Emily? Do not make me come to you either…

I paused and considered how to word it, how to say what I felt without causing him to come galloping out.

You were right, : ( he was just using me. I asked to switch busses and I have not decided if I was staying at 3CG when we return or not.

Oh, honey I am so sorry! I wish I could have prevented it.

IDK Craig, he looked… so bad, so sad when I walked away. I just... I need time away from him to think. Maybe I will talk to him after a few days, I was very upset when I yelled at him and I really gave him no time to talk to me at all.

NO! Honey, if he is using you he’ll just sweet talk his way back to you. It is better to keep your distance at this moment. When you get home if you still want to talk to him then I can invite him over and you can with me present.

: ( It should probably be a conversation we do alone, but please do not tell Christopher anything! He is not aware of everything that has occurred and I do not need him flying off the hook and coming out to go after Zac.

I think it shouldn’t be alone, because he apparently knows you well enough to know what to say. At least with other people near you both he won’t try that. I –should- tell Christopher! But, I know there is more to this and I respect that as badly as I know you feel having Christopher do more will not help the situation. So, I won’t mention it to him or Aaron.

Thank you. Darius gave me ambian so the rest of the bus could sleep, but there was something odd when I woke up. The phone was on the lock code screen, you set this up is there any way to reach that without my thumb print?

Nope. You *have* to use the thumb print first and then enter your code. Did you not try to open it but stop?

Honestly, maybe. But the last time I saw the phone it was in my cubby above my head. I *always* place it there when I sleep, I’m afraid of knocking it out of the bunk. When I woke-up, it was lying beside me. This has never happened before even if the bus hits a bump. Could it be the ambian? I’ve never taken those.

Sure – it could be that. Do you trust the people on THAT bus?!

I do work with them! However, this is the first time I have been around them in a non-working capacity. (Except for the rare occasions we all have dinner or something as a group).

Well…be careful. Change your lock screen password to something different and change it every few days. I do suspect that you have messages from Zac still?

Yes. Messages and pictures of us including some no one else, not even you, needs to see.

No way! You have the “x-rated” pictures and won’t share with me?!?! You are such a tease! : P concerning your safety change the password and increase it from 4 to 8 numbers and make it HARD to guess. Do not use your birthday, his, his brothers, or any date that *could* be known by anyone.

Haha, yes I have the x-rated ones and no I am not sharing with you, Amanda, or anyone else! If that makes me a tease, so be it. I will change it to 8 and not use those mentioned. I need to potty though and get food. I will call you when we stop and I can be away from ears..

Ok -: ) I love you Emily, be safe!

I smiled and went ahead and changed the password because no one could see me. I verified the two screens were active before sending it into protection mode. I then got up and went to the bathroom, after coming out I fixed cereal and sat down in the front area. Ariel sat down beside me when she came up.

“Are you feeling better?” She asked.

“Yeah.”

“That’s good. Who was that guy you were screaming at in the parking lot?”

I looked at her. “No one.”

She inched closer. “Was it Zac?”

“He’s married.”

“Oh come on, you’ve been riding there bus since the tour started. You did that birthday cake this earlier and he hugged you. Are you saying you didn’t fuck one of them?”

“That is what I am saying, haven’t seen them naked or anything either.”

She narrowed her eyes and I hated that look. “I don’t believe that.”

“Not my problem Ariel. But you may want to remember who your boss is, because while I report to them directly, you report to me.”

She leaned back and did not ask any more questions about the argument or Zac, she made idle chat for a little bit.

“Um, I’ve wanted to ask you. In Atlanta, what happened? You went to visit some friends and you came back with a nasty bruise. Then the whole fight in the parking lot, did that guy hit you?”

“No, it wasn’t him. It’s nothing that concerns you.”

“Did you know him personally? I mean he seemed to know you.”

I looked up from my tablet and looked at her. “Ariel, why are you asking these questions? I told you in Atlanta it was none of your concern. I had to explain to the guys because they are my employer and my safety involved them. I do not have to explain anything to you.”

“I was just wondering.”

“Well, don’t wonder. It’s the past and he won’t be coming back.”

She smiled at me and nodded. But her questions first about the argument and now about that were making me a little uncomfortable. I knew what Craig could do so I got my phone and went to his name.

I know you can do things “tech” wise. Can you see if there is a connection between Ariel Summers and Kate? Actually…
I’m going to send the names of ALL the crew, please check them all.

No problem – anything that will help. Text me the names and give me a few hours and I will let you know what comes up.

I sent him the names of the other crew members and then went back to reading the story I had found. About seven Isaac sent me a message, it was his ringtone anyway.

Are you ok? Darius told us you were very upset last night and he gave you something.

I’m not sure I am “ok” but I am physically ok. I woke up around 2:30. Yes, it was evident they wanted sleep. He told me Taylor said it was OK and that if I didn’t, he was telling the drivers to stop and sending me back. I figured you guys needed sleep too…

We would not have minded actually, but it might be better. I’m not going to comment on anything but he did tell us what has been going on the past three years basically.

You already knew about us…

Yes – but I didn’t know a lot about his marriage. I just wanted to make sure you were ok though, I know you seemed very upset. Are you going to be OK continuing? I wouldn’t want to make you uncomfortable or lead you to more pain.

I’m not quitting. I told you, Taylor, and even Zac that I would stick to this tour no matter what. Nothing will change that. I am honestly not in any position mentally to make a decision on staying after the tour. I will make that determination after the tour has ended.

: (  I believe you are right about not making a decision now. Although, Taylor and I would understand why you would need to make such a decision, I just wanted to make sure you were ok.

I am Isaac. I should be fine on this bus maybe bored to tears but otherwise I’ll be fine…

He didn’t respond to that and that was ok by me. It was touching that he checked on me. I checked to make sure Craig had not responded and seeing as he didn’t, I fixed something for dinner. He replied right before I went back to bed, much to the pleasure of the others. It turned out, Ariel went to school with Kate, so it was probable they were friends still and her questions made sense.  I knew then to watch my words around her.