A Rock & Roll Romance

Sixty Seven

"So Sunday is Valentine's Day.." Poppy said from the couch opposite her sister. "So it is..." Meg said with a smirk. "What are your plans?" The younger sibling asked curiously. "Nothing I imagine. Johnny has the children this week, so naturally they come first." Meg said with a smile "Besides it's only a commercial day, I don't need elaborate gestures." "Hmmm" Poppy said tapping her chin. "So what plans do you have then?" Meg asked getting the hint. "Travis has asked me out..." "That's not new?" Meg asked furrowing her eyebrows. "No it's not, but he's booked somewhere real fancy. I'm nervous what if I fuck it up?" "Poppy since when did you the man eater ever got nervous for a date?" "See exactly that. I've never felt like this before." "About Travis?" Meg asked, "Yes about Travis, who did you think I was talking about?!" She giggled sipping her wine. "So just be you. He obviously likes you, don't try and be something you're not." "What and leave my sister home alone nursing a tub of Ben and Jerry's?" "I'll be just fine. Trust me. Alex was never into Valentines Day so it's not a total shock to the system not doing anything on that particular day." "Shocker. The uptight fucker didn't celebrate anything that wasn't him." "Honestly Poppy I'm good. Johnny loves me for me, and I love him for who he is, one of those things is a loving father. I would hate it if he chose me over the kids especially for some thing as dumb as this holiday." Poppy nodded. "Ok well I'm off to bed. I have a meeting at 8am tomorrow. How the fuck am I meant to get downtown in time for that without leaving now?" She smirked before kissing her sister's cheek. "Night Pops. Hope it goes well." Proud of her little sister for being quite the executive.

Meg awoke and changed into her running gear, it had been a while since she worked out and was looking forward to the exercise. She put in her headphones blaring her favourite tunes and set off. A while after leaving her home she headed out of Sweetzer Avenue and along a main road before circling back. A blacked out car pulled up beside her "Miss! miss!!!" She slowed and took out an airpod. "Can I help?" She asked whilst jogging on the spot. "Yes, do you care to give an exclusive?!" "An exclusive??" She asked confused. "Well you're the one who's captured Depp's heart? We can offer you a double page spread with fantastic exposure!" The sleazy journalist shouted as Meg began to continue with her run after hearing the words double page. "I honestly don't have any comment. Thank you." She said bluntly. "So you're not denying you're in a relationship with Johnny Depp?" The guy continued to drive slowly along the curb. "No comment." Meg said before picking up speed. "Are you dating?" Meg rolled her eyes before turning the music up. "Miss! miss!!" The journalist shouted as Meg abruptly turned around and headed back towards her house.

"For the love of god they are fucking vultures." Meg ranted out loud to herself as she began to run back along Sweetzer. "We can offer you a double page spread... I mean please as if I would pose for a tell all interview" she continued in a sarcastic voice. "Little Miss Meg Godard has captured the heart of Johnny Depp.. we didn't support him during his bad times but now he's hooked up with some chick we think we will just harass and stalk them..." she ranted loudly before double gates opened and a car pulled out almost knocking her down. "Shit!!" She yelled and stopped abruptly. Travis jumped out the driver's side of the vehicle and Johnny quickly jumped out the passenger as she removed a headphone. "Doll? Are you ok? Did you not hear us?" He asked quickly pulling her into his arms. She gasped at the shock of almost being run over due to her own clumsiness and lack of attention. "Sorry music." She said pulling out the other AirPod. "Are you ok? Who were you talking to?" He asked. She blushed profusely. "Oh nobody.." Johnny's eyebrows furrowed it had looked like she was in a deep intense conversation. "Are you sure you're ok?" He asked. "Yeah I'm fine..." she said. "Don't let me stop you. Where are you off to?" "Oh just heading to Christi's for lunch. She's not seen the kids in a while. Fucking strike days! They've finished their school work so we said we would head on over. Did you want to join?" "No don't be silly. Enjoy your time. I'll call you later?" She said hopefully. "Sure thing doll." Meg smiled before kissing him and waving at the kids in the back of the car who were now leaning out the window. "Have fun guys. Say hi to your aunt for me." She said with a smile. "Travis is Sean around?!" The woman asked confusing Johnny. "What do you want with Sean?" "I just want to talk about a few security things at the house that's all." "That's my girl." Johnny said proudly before adding. "He's got the day off. Mark is around though? Want me to call him?" "No it's ok I'll swing by the annex later. See you later babe." She smiled one last time before heading off down the street.

Johnny jumped back in the car. "Is Meg ok Dad?" Jack asked. "Yeah I think so bud." "You think so? She didn't seem herself." Lily said pausing texting as the journey resumed. "No she didn't." Travis added. "I wonder what spooked her?" Johnny asked as Travis pulled out of Sweetzer and the car was blinded with flashes from the press. "Fuckers. Wonder what sparked them to camp out this time??" Johnny asked and Travis shrugged. "Maybe they were tipped off about something?" "I really hate them Dad." "Me too son."