This is the Story

Baby Let's Play House

{1958}

Elvis and I had been dating for 2 years now. I still lived with my parents, but that was soon about to change!

Elvis had started making movies, so it was hard it is to see each other because he was always traveling. I was visiting him at Graceland one evening, when he decided it was time for us to take our relationship to another level.

"Jenna, I've been thinking a lot lately and I thought it would be best for us if you would move into Graceland! It would mean so much to me, my momma and my daddy" Elvis said with a begging look in his eyes

"I would love to, but I don't think my parents would approve" I said

"There's only one way to find out"

We went upstairs to Elvis' office. He sat in his chair and motioned for me to sit on his lap. We then called my parents...

"Hello?"

"Mom, it's me Jenna"

"Hi baby how are you? How is Elvis?"

"We are both fine, but I have a question to ask you"

"What?"

"Elvis and I would like to know if I could move into Graceland?"

"Honey you are only 17, Elvis is a grown man. I don't think you should move in with each other yet!"

"But mom we love each other! And we only get to see one another every now and then!"

Then my dad got on the phone...

"Jenna Leigh Harris your mother said no. And I sure as hell ain't letting you move in with a grown man when you're only a child! Now hurry up and get your ass home!!" my dad screamed

I looked at Elvis who then laid his head on my shoulder.

"Don't worry honey, I am gonna go home and try to talk to them." I said

"Well, I'm not taking no for an answer. I'm coming with you!"

"No Elvis I think we should wait a few days so my dad can calm down a little."

Then Elvis walked me to my car, opened the door and I got in. He then shut the door.

"Be careful honey"

"I will Elvis! Don't get yourself upset and worry. I can talk them in to it"

"I hope so" he said as he leaned in the window and gave me a kiss. I then left on my 2 hour journey home.

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When I walked in the door my dad was furious! He screamed at me and sent me to my room, whipping me with a belt the entire way. Like I was some kind of child!!

I tried to convince my mom to talk my dad into letting me move in with Elvis but she wouldn't.

"Mom, why won't you let me?" I asked

"Because Jenna, Elvis is a very famous man who can get whatever he wants. What if something was to happen to you? What if he took advantage of you? I could never forgive myself"

"I am 17 years old! I can take care of myself. I know what's right and what's wrong!"

"I just don't want to see you get your heart broken. Elvis can have any girl he wants. Why would he want a 17 year old when he is 23?"

"I don't know mom why don't you ask him. He is coming over tomorrow to discuss things with you guys"

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The next day Elvis called at 11:30 and said he would be over at about 1:25. I spent those 2 hours straightening up the house and getting ready. At exactly 1:25 Elvis pulled up in front of the house, I opened the door."

"Hello Beautiful" Elvis said as he kissed my cheek

"Hi" I said

Then I lead him into the living room where my parents were sitting.

"Mom, dad this is Elvis" I introduced them...

"So Elvis, why do you want Jenna to move in with you?" my dad asked as Elvis and I sat on the couch

"Well sir, I'm away making movies and when we do get to see each other, she has to drive almost 2 hours just to see me. I would like to know that when I come home she will be safe and right there with me"

"But Elvis do you think about us? She is all we've got. What if something happens to her? What if you find another girl that you like better than her?" My mom said

"Don't worry ma'am I wouldn't let anything happen to her! And I'm not the kind of guy that would find another girl and just send her back home. I love your daughter with all my heart. I feel a connection with her that I haven't felt with anyone else"

My mom and dad stared at each other for a moment before they finally agreed.

"Okay Elvis, we give Jenna permission to live with you. Just promise us you will take good care of her." my dad said

"Yes sir, you have my word" Elvis said smiling at me

"When will she start moving in?" My mom asked

"If you don't mind, she can pack her things tonight and I will pick her up tomorrow"

"Okay" my mom said sadly

That night, I put on some music and started packing my things. I packed my clothes and shoes, hair accessories, jewelry, bathing accessories and anything else that belonged to me.

The next day, before Elvis came, I mostly play with my dog. I was probably gonna miss him the most. Then I checked to make sure I had everything. A few minutes later, Elvis rang my doorbell.

"Are you ready to go?" he asked

"Yeah, all my boxes are in my room"

He sent some of his guys to load the car while Elvis and I said goodbye to my parents.

"Don't worry Mr and Mrs Harris, I promise I will make sure Kristin is safe and has everything she needs" Elvis told my parents

We said our goodbyes and headed out the door. When we were driving off, Elvis noticed that I was a little sad.

"Honey what's wrong?" he asked

"Nothing, I'm fine" I lied

"No you're not, I know something is wrong. Please tell me"

"I'm just gonna miss my family a little that's all. But I'm glad I have you" I said, smiling at him

The rest of the way home, Elvis sat next to me with his arm around me, while I rested my head on his shoulder

When we arrived at Graceland, the guys immediately started unpacking my things and took them to my room. As Elvis led me in, I was greeted my Gladys and Vernon.

"Welcome home baby" Gladys said, she thought of me as her daughter which I was fine with because she was such a sweet and amazing woman.

She gave me the biggest hug. I could see the huge smile on Elvis' face and that's when I knew he was happy!

I slept in a guest bedroom a few doors down from Elvis. He was usually up and down all night, like he was restless. I didn't figure out until a few months later that he had insomnia and most of the time he couldn't sleep through the whole night unless someone was with him.

I had gotten really close with Gladys and Elvis' Grandma, sometimes when Elvis was making movies we would go shopping or just sit around and talk. Sometimes we would all 3 make dinner and give the maids some time off.

**It was fun until something dramatic happened**