She never thought she'd have him come back in her life once again. But he had to when she took her new job working for a friend of his.
Holly Portor once was in love with Joey from NKOTB just like any other teen girl in the 80's. Now seeing him bac...
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"You are really going to work for Jordan Knight?" wonders my roommate Natalie Checkers.
"Really. Why?" I demand to know as I get ready to go meet with my new boss. And not to mention an old friend.
"You have such a hard time getting over Joey. Now you might see him again" she mentions.
"Never. Look I will be right by Jordan's side. Helping him only. This does not mean I will be at all the Kid's events. Or running into Mr. MacDaddy" I snap.
"Whoa girl sorry I mentioned his name" she laughs.
Joey was a sore subject for me. One I did not like to talk about.
"You know I don't like to talk about him. I ran into Jordan. He needed help. I took it" I tell her.
"Not to mention you had dated Jordan for a few weeks to" she reminds me.
"It ended! Alright? In the 80's. Please leave it there" I snap.
"Look I am happy for you. I wish you the best. I just hope you do not get hurt later on" she worries.
"I am a big girl now. I can handle it" I promise her.
"What is Jordan working on?" she wonders.
"He and his wife Evelyn are getting a divorce here soon. They are separated. Sad huh? But he is working on a new solo album in the meantime" I explain to her as I splash a dash of perfume on my neck.
"Poor Jordan" sighs Natalie. She always had a thing for Jordan and Jon.
"I know it is heartbreaking. But Jordan is a great dad. He will always be there for his kids" I tell her. "I have to be going. I have to go to work" I tell her.
"Have fun doll" she says. I nod. I head out. I catch myself a taxi cab before I head out to the music studio. I hoped I was right. That I would never have to lay eyes on Joey Mac again. I really did not care to. The past did not matter anyway. Joey was married. With kids. He was always over me. I never mattered. I became lost in thought as I thought of the past in the taxi cab. Joey. It was funny how I met him. I was at a party. We were in high school. Before he became part of the New Kids group. He always told me fame was never going to come in between us. Joey always felt he could not live up to my parents expectations. They were wealthy. At the time Joey came from the poor side of town. He was not bad. But not in our neck of the woods. I knew that Joey was always trying to prove himself with my folks when he did not have to. It just was not meant to be for us.
My cell phone rings. It was Jordan.
"Hi there" I greet him hello.
"I am so glad you are on the way. Listen. Right by the studio is a little Starbucks. Can you PLEASE stop by there and get me a coffee? I feel like I am dead to the world about now" he groans.
"That is my job. You got it boss" I promise him.
"Great! See you soon girl! I have some very big news for you when you get here" he says with excitement in his voice.
"Is that so? Can't tell me right now?" I wonder.
"I want to tell you in person! This has to do with my career. It is going to be so great!" he laughs happily.
"Sounds good boss. See you soon" I tell him before we hang up. I was glad Jordan was going solo these days. Making cd's on his own. Well he did do one with Nick Carter that was hot called Nick and Knight. Which I personally loved.
At least the Kids were not back together making music. I would not have to see Joey any time soon here. That was a load off my mind. I did not mind working for sexy Jordan Knight. Natalie had been right. I had dated Jordan after Joey for a short time.....
1989....
"Jordan...what is going on?" I ask as I break up the hot kiss back stage.
"You should not be with Joey. You should be with me. He can't give you what you need, he is a boy. Why be with a silly boy when you could have a man?" he asks me softly as he pulls me closer to him. His long hair brushes along my face as he kisses me deeply making my head spin. His kisses were good. They were nothing like kissing Joey. But he was a good kisser.
"Jordan...wait" I stammer as I pull back.
"Ever since we hung out waiting for Joey that one night....remember it? New Years?" he demands to know.
"I know. We were sharing a dance to the song by Tiffany. Why didn't you tell me then you liked me?" I ask.
"That was the night Joey asked you to go steady with him. I was out of the picture. It was always Joey. Until now. I want you to. Give me a chance will you Holly? All I need is a chance I can make you happy" he begs me softly. He tugged at my heartstrings. Jordan was always such a good friend to me. I wait to answer as I do Joey walks by with the girl from the dressing room. He had his arm around her shoulder making her laugh suddenly. He spots me with Jordan. He glares at me. I lean in and kiss Jordan.
"Sure Jordan, I will love to go out with you" I say loudly for Joey to hear.
"I see she is making her rounds" the girl with Joey remarks with laughter as they walk by. I feel the sting.
"Listen however long it takes, I want to be with you" Jordan tells me softly as I feel tears come to me. He gazes at me sadly. He kisses me sweetly. "I know you are hurting. I can mend that broken heart"
"Miss....miss we are here now" the cab driver breaks my thoughts up. I look up.
"Oh sorry. Here thanks" I say as I pay the man. I head across the street to the Starbucks. I order drinks for Jordan and myself. Then I head on into the music studio with my pass. Here in New York things sure kept busy. I see Usher walking out of the place with his body guards. Wow. I make my way to the elevator. Then I head up the floor where Jordan was at. I was excited to see him again. I get to the floor he was at. I make my way to where he was. I see him playing the key board. And he was singing a new tune. He looked pretty happy. I was proud he had come so far.
I wait until he was done playing his session. I set the drinks down on the table. I could not help but wonder what it was that he had to tell me. I could not wait to find out! Soon the song was over. I clap for Jordan.
"Hey! Holly! You made it!" Jordan laughs as he gets down from the stool. He comes over and hugs me. He sure smelled wonderful.
"Hi boss" I greet him hello. I hand over a coffee to him.
"Thanks life saver" he sighs as he sips his coffee.
"So what is the big news you have to tell me?" I ask him.
"Here is the thing. Guess who will be back together?" he asks me with a happy twinkle in his eyes.
"Who? Criss Cross?" I joke.
"No silly. The Kids are!" he laughs as he smiles.
"Are you serious?" I stammer.
"I am! We are making a huge come back. I just talked to my producer. We are all set! We are going to be doing a big huge cruise ship tour!" he brag happily. This could not be happening to me! I was in no way ready to EVER see Joey again in my life! NO!
"Holly? Are you alright?" he worries.
"I don't have to go do I?" I laugh.
"You? Of course! You are my personal assistant. I need you there. Everything will be paid for. But you have to come. Why don't you want to?" he asks me.
"No....I do. I am happy for you! This is good. Sure. I want to come" I stammer. I feel the room spin. Maybe I would be so busy I would not have time to run into MR. MACDADDY. One could hope.
