I abruptly sat up straight out of my bed. The cucumbers fell off my eyes and I probably looked like a gawking fish that you would see in an aquarium.
"I-I'm sorry...uh say that a-again."
"The band is called 5 Seconds Of Summer. Never heard of them but they seem to be nice boys from what the director told me."
"Oh.My.God!" I squealed into the phone.
"What? Are you okay?" Delly asked concern clear in her voice.
"No, no. It's just they're one of my favorite bands in the whole entire universe!" I said controlling myself as best as possible.
"Oh then that's perfect! This job is going to be great for you!"
"So when do I start?"
"Well we're going to have to ship you off to L.A tomorrow evening. There is a meeting that next afternoon for all the actors, dancers and what not to get together and start to get to know each other and to start learning the dances as well. Also you'll be gone for about a month or two, maybe more depending on how smoothly filming goes, so pack accordingly."
"Wow that's so soon, I better get to packing then! Thanks Delly, for getting me this job, I really do appreciate it."
"It's my pleasure, after all this is what I do for a living. I'm just glad you're happy about it. But I should let you get to packing. I'll talk to you later, bye."
"Bye Delly, thanks again." With that I hung up.
I don't know how to process this all. I'm going to be in a music video, for 5 Seconds Of Summer! What!? I mean I know I've already met them and casually had a whole conversation with them and I'm texting the drummer as if we've known each other for years, but still, it's pretty frickin exciting!
"Hmm...what to wear. I'm going to be gone for a long time so I better start picking my outfits out." I said to no one in particular.
I got a shit ton of clothes all the mall the other day and they are all hella cute, so I'm going to pack all of them. I may need two suitcases. My parents should have one I can borrow. Oh gosh! I have to tell them! That would be the smart thing to do. I dashed down the hallway to my parents room.
"GUYS! I'M GOING TO L.A TOMORROW BECAUSE DELLY GOT ME A JOB IN A MUSIC VIDEO FOR 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER!" I yelled running in.
"Woah! Really? That's amazing!" My mom said excitedly.
"I know! I'm packing right now." I was surprised she'd be this okay with it.
"Good. How long will you be gone?" My dad asked engaged in the subject.
"Well Delly said about a few months depending on how well filming goes and all that."
"Wow that's a long time."
"Ya but it's so worth it!"
"I know but it's just seems way too long for me."
"Well that's the job. That's kind of what acting is, time consuming."
"I know, I was just saying. Watch your attitude." He snapped.
"Whatever I'm going to finish packing. I can't wait to leave." With that I left.
What the fuck!? Every time! Every damn time! I love my parents, I do, its just sometimes I feel like they don't support me with anything. Somedays we have a great relationship, somedays we don't and it frustrates me! I just don't understand. At least my mom was cool with it. Whatever, I shouldn't be moping about this, I have more important things to worry about.
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After a few hours I finally finished packing everything I needed for my long trip. It honestly didn't feel real, I felt like I was just randomly packing my clothes for no reason but my own amusement. It's all happening so soon I don't think I've had a chance to really breathe and think about it all. I mean my dream is becoming a reality, right at this very moment and I couldn't be happier. I've been waiting for this my whole life, the moment I can be who I truely am. This was my time.
"A.J, can I come in?" My mom asked knocking on my door.
"Ya."
She walked in and closed the door then sat on my bed with me.
"So are you excited?"
"Ya I'm totally pumped! My dream is coming true!" It was hard to keep in all my excitement.
"That's amazing sweetheart. I'm so proud if you, I really am." She put her hand on my knee.
"Thanks mom. I couldn't have done it without your support." I smiled putting my hand over hers.
"I'm sorry for not being the best mother lately. It's hard to see you grow up and you're brother too. It's all happening so fast. We've fought a lot since high school started and I feel like shit for it. I hated fighting with you, and I know things were hard for you then but look at you now, think about where you'd be if you had given up. I'm proud to be you're mother and I wish I could have been there more for you when you needed me most. I love you." She started to cry and luckily I had tissues ready. I should have known she would cry, she's a very emotional person.
"It's ok. I mean ya it sucked but that doesn't mean I love you any less. I've learned a lot since high school and I'm ready to take on life with the lessons I've learned. Thank you for all that you've done. I love you, to the moon and back." I started to cry a little and I never cry.
"Don't let your dad's negative attitude get to you right now. Hes just as worried as I am. He has his own explanation and everything but I'll let him tell you himself."
"Ok."
"I'm going to miss you."
"Hey I'm not leaving until tomorrow night, you don't have to say goodbye yet."
"I know."
She hugged me and we sat there for a little bit just embracing each other.
"Goodnight love you. " She pulled away and got up from the bed.
"Love you too, goodnight."
Then she left.
Now you're probably all wondering, what the heck? I thought you hated her or something. Well no I don't hate my mom, at all. I could say that I hate her all I want but it could never convince me that I hate her. I just get irritated with her a lot and in my house everyone just seems like they hate each other. That's just how it is. Yes we have our good moments but it's not all rainbows and unicorns like most people make it out to be. I could be trapped in a living hell one moment and then be in paradise the next. It's very black and white with my family. There really is no gray. It's not like I'm just going to forgive and forget. I am definitely not that kind of person, I may forgive but I will never forget. Plus my parents do that sort of thing a lot, come into my room and talk about how much they love me and that I'm an amazing daughter and they're sorry. I appreciate it I guess but it's just every time.
Overall I am grateful that my mom talked to me. It is reassuring and I do feel like she supports me and my future. I just wish our relationship wasn't so weird.
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A/N
Hey guys. So yes, it's been a while since I've updated. But here it is, the 15th chapter. I know it's kind of a random and sappy one but I feel like it's crucial in the whole really getting to know A.J and her life thing. I know it's a weird relationship and it may seem confusing but its just that. Even A.J finds it that way so you're not alone. I know it's going a little slow right now and this chapter was very brief but I just got out of school so hopefully things get better with updating and all that fun stuff. So anyways I hope you all enjoyed and are liking the story so far. Thanks for the support and reads! Xx
~Alliexx
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