Marina's pov
-Few days later (day before Slipknot's next show)-
It was a good day today. Yesterday I got the job and I started in a few days. Currently I was out with Jade and two of my other friends, Sarah and Taylor, at a restaurant for lunch. As I was talking my phone started buzzing on the table. It was Sid.
" I'll be right back guys " I said as I stepped outside and answered.
" hello?"
" Marina" he was crying.
" Sid. What is going on?"
" last night... Paul... He's gone" he burst out in tears as my heart began to race and my eyes began to water.
" what do you mean he's gone"
" he was found in his room.. After we went to the hospital he was long gone... Heart failure " I bursted into tears. I can't believe it. He's one of the most important people in my life. He was the reason I wanted to start playing.
" are y-you guys stoping the t-tour?" I asked trying to stop crying.
" yea.. For right now.. We will still be a band but I don't think we will be out playing for a little bit. Hey.. I was wondering if I could crash at your place for awhile. I don't think I can be alone for a bit."
" of course Sid. You're welcome over at anytime. And same with the guys.. Well I'm actually out with friends at the moment so I'll call you in a little bit. "
" ok. I'll text you when we get into town it won't be for another day or two."
" ok. I'll talk to you later. Just call when you need me. "
" I will you do the same. "
" bye" I hung up and leaned against the wall. I was still in shock as the pain was so much. After a few minutes I walked back in and sat down immediately putting my head down.
" hey what's up. What took you so long?" Jane asked. I looked at her as I bursted out into tears and she started rubbing my back.
" Paul... "
" what about him?"
" he died last night.. Heart failure " I saw her eyes water as she held them back.
" I'm going home... I'll text you guys later. " I stood up and walked out running into John.
" Marina? Why are you crying? Did they break your little heart?" He smiled. I looked at him
" no.. An amazing man and my friend just died last night and I just got a call today about it. Sucks that it had to be here with people who have their heads shoved so far up their asses and have no sympathy!" I screamed at him and put my board down riding away. When i was just down the street from my house I picked up my board and started running. I ran as I cried and unlocked my door and quickly slamming it shut behind me. I slid it down and started crying into my knees. After a bit I walked over to the tv and turned the it on and it just so happened to be on the news.
" Last night Slipknot's bassist Paul Gray was found dead in the hotel him and his band mates were staying at. We have been reported that he died of heart failure and would be greatly missed by his family, friends and of course his fans. " I turned it off and sighed. I walked to my room and ripped of my shirt and shorts and shoes not even bothering to grab pjs as I laid down and wrapped myself in covers. I cried harder and harder until I ended up passing out. The news about Paul really hurt and I couldn't handle it for right now knowing my friend and my idol just died.
RIP Paul Gray.
