Grow Old Without You (A Camren Story)

Wave of Happiness

Grow Old Without You (Chapter 16)

CAMILA

"Thanks, Babe. I'll see you at your show, okay?" Justin said as he dropped me off at the hotel, kissing my cheek. I got off the car, not even looking back at him. I feel disgusted, and dirty, like I need to scratch off my skin. I ran to my hotel room expecting to be crushed by hugs, but I was crushed with the reality of being alone.

The only suitcase in my room was mine, and there was no trace of either Lana or Kara's things on the bed. The bathroom was clean of personal items, and all I could see was my travel kit on the vanity mirror. I was alone, again.

I grabbed my phone in my purse checking for calls or messages, but I have none. Nobody cared for me? Nobody asked where I was, or how I am? Nobody cared? I called Lauren's phone, but she was not answering at all. I called Normani, which probably was the worst idea I did, and I regret it by the time she screamed at me on the phone.

"You didn't learn the first time, didn't you? Are you purposely killing Lauren?" Normani screamed at the phone as I felt tears rapildy falling off my eyes.

"You don't understand." I sobbed on the phone.

"Well, clearly YOU don't. They left you. For good. Lauren's bringing Lana with her to Italy. You're never seeing her. You lost both your daughters today because of your fucking needs Camila." She was angry.

"I can explain." I was crying hard now, and I'm having a hard time breathing. My chest was tightening up.

"I don't want to hear your damn excuse. Rehearsals at 7 tomorrow. We'd be grateful if we see your face at rehearsal, slut." And with that she cut the line, and I was left alone with my thoughts. Alone again.

I messed up. I messed up again, and no one's here to help me. No one's here to save me. No one's here to tell me everything will be okay. No one cares.

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LAUREN

We finally arrived Keana's apartment, with Sebastian welcoming us.

"Darling, we couldn't move the exhibit, I'm really sorry." Sebastian said hugging me. Fuck this.

"It's okay. That'll be fine with me as long as--"

"And I booked you an interview---"

"Sebastian!" I looked at him angrily. One thing we agreed upon was not having any interviews on national television. I don't want any media frenzy more than what we're making right now.

"I'm sorry baby. But we had to. One client works for Extra, and the interview was a must. I had to agree because they're our media partner." Sebastian said sighing defeatly as I put my hands on my face. This is not what I signed up for.

"This is fucking insane. This is not what I signed up for Sebastian!" I sighed on my hands as I felt little hands snake on my waist.

"Mommy." One of the twins whispered on my ear. That was Lana. She has this stronger tone on her voice.

"Sebastian, this is Lana. She's Kara's twin. Obviously." I said as I saw Sebastians confused face. "Today's the day you would hear everything. No more secrets, Sebastian." I said as I saw Sebastian nod.

"You don't have to if you don't want to, Lauren." Sebastian said, his voice thick with his accent.

"I need to tell you everything so you'd understand where I'm coming from, Sebastian. I love you, and I'm sorry it took me years before I opened this up to you, but I'm so tired of pretending okay?" My voice cracked, and I tried to compose my self. I breathed in deeply, steadying my ragged breaths as Kara kissed my cheek.