Aubrey's Pov
I hit the road heading to the concert. I'll be 20 minutes early but I don't give a fuck.
Before I headed to the concert I went to the store and bought some neosporin and bandages. Along with single flowers for the five girls. Orchids for Dinah, Calla Lily for Lauren, Magnolia for Normani, Tulip for Ally, and for Camila a rose.
*Buzz Buzz*
I feel my phone buzz in my pocket so I take out my phone at the red light.
@CamilaCabello metioned you in tweet
Mila:@AJMicheals are coming to the M&G and performance??
Me:@CamilaCabello yes bud
Mila:@AJMicheals Yay! *Squeal*
Me:@CamilaCabello I'm on my way + I got backstage tickets so I'll see you later
Mila:@AJMicheals Ok see you later
Me:@CamilaCabello See ya Mija
Mila:@AJMicheals *giggles* See ya ;)
I smile small and hear honking. I wave my hand out my window, apologizing, then driving off.
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When I get to the concert arena I apply the neosporin and bandages. Over my left eyebrow, on my bottom lip, and my right ear. That's just my face though. But my stomach is covered in bruises along with my arms. I ended up 30 mins earlier.
I open up the twitter app on my phone.
Me:I'm here! @fifthharmony
I put my phone up stepping out the car and grabbing the flowers from the passenger seat.
I hear footsteps running towards me. When I turn around I see a guard coming to me.
"Are you.." He looks down at a piece of paper "AJ Micheals?"He asks
"Yeah. Why?" I ask with furrowed eyebrows
"Come with me." He says grabbing my arm
I close my door and lock the doors before walking away with him. Flowers in my hand.
We walk through a couple of doors before I see the girls practicing. I smile small at their simple beauty.
"Ladies I found her." The Security Guard says
They all turn to me with smiles before slowly falling to frowns.
"Hey you guys give us a minute?" Ally asks politely
Everyone nods before quickly leaving. They all approach me slowly
"Aubrey, what happened to your face?" Camila asks
I look down "Nothing." I say biting my lip to stop from crying
"Something happened." Lauren says "You can tell us."
I look up with tears welled up in my eyes. I meet each of their eyes and place the flowers on a table. I remove my hat and grip the table with my back to them.
"My mom..she.." I say biting my lip almost drawing blood
"AJ. You can tell us we're here for you." Camila says rubbing my back
"My mom beats me." I say turning to them sitting on the table
All their faces full of sadness but I continue "She has been doing it since I twelve or so." I raise my eyes to the ceiling before looking back at them
"Is it bad? Does it hurt?" Lauren asks innocently making me smile
I stop smiling remembering all of the times I was beat
'Ugly ass bitch' was one of her favorite to call me no it was 'Ugly stank ass bitch'
She would beat me using those words and more. Tears run down my face remembering all the begging, screaming, and crying for mercy.
"Aubrey?" Ally says sweetly
When I remember what Lauren had asked I answered "Yeah but it's not as bad as the words. And it kinda hurts." I shrug
"Is it only your face?" Dinah asks
I look down at my shoes not wanting to answer that question.
"Come on AJ. We're here for you girl." Normani says holding my hand
I take a deep breath and I removing my shirt. Showing many bruises, probably broken ribs, an old scar that stretches across my abs, while my arms are covered in cuts.
"Oh my god." Camila says covering her mouth
I chuckle sadly "Yeah."
"Aubrey. How come you haven't told anyone?" Normani asks
"She beat me every time I tried." I say gritting my teeth "Every time." I repeat
"I'm so sorry mija." Ally says pulling me into a hug
Camila follows then Normani, and soon after Dinah and Lauren.
I sob quietly in their arms.
"Ladies it's time." A crew member says "Sorry. Am I interrupting something?" He asks
"No. They're coming. One minute." I say
"Of course." He says walking back out
They all step away and I put back on my shirt along with my hat.
"I'm so so sorry." Camila says wiping my tears
I lean into her touch with closed eyes.
"We'll be back. Stay here." She says
I open my eyes "I don't plan on leaving." I smile
They all give me a kiss on the cheek but Camila let her lips linger a bit making heat rush to my face.
"Wait I got you these." I say
I hand them their flowers and they 'aww'.
"She's so cute." Dinah says
"I know I could just kiss her." Normani says pinching my cheeks
"Not if I get to her first." I heard Camila mutter
"What?" I ask
"Nothin."
"Alright we gotta go." Ally says "Wish us luck."
"You won't need it." I say kissing each of their hands
