Lyrics Of Life [A Musician's Story/Geazy/Bastille]

Keep Breathing

Gerald POV

I looked down at my phone, seeing the text as a smile cracked my lips. I love you.I finished signing the last few things before walking to the SUV and trying to call. No answer, odd, but maybe she was busy cooking. Lisa's number popped up a few moments later, peaking my curiosity.

" Hey Lisa, what's up?"

" Ger it's.... it's bad... There is blood everywhere G. Derek... I mean Heath... He... He worked for me and I didn't know.. G I didn't know he was the guy... I'm so sorry." I hung up, my stomach churning as I placed my head against the back of the seat.

"G? G? What's up?!" Marty rushed over with James at his heels. My voice cracked, the words stumbling from my mouth.

"Heath got her.... I dunno how bad, but he got her... We gotta go home." Marty didn't ask questions and merely grabbed the keys, getting in the car as James climbed in the back with me.

"She's gonna be okay bro, she's a fighter you know that more than anyone."

"I shoulda stayed home... I shoulda changed the locks again." Tears rushed down my face, I couldn't wipe them away fast enough. The first thing I saw through those gates were all the police lights, at least ten cop cars. Two ambulance. I got out before Marty could even stop, rushing over to the first ambulance I saw. There he laid, covered in scratches, blood dripping from the cotton bandages. He merely stared at me, slowly a smile crossed his bloody lips. The cops stopped me from killing the fucker myself just by their looks. Slowly I walked to the other ambulance and there she sat.

"I'm not going.... To the hospital..."

"Ma'am-"

" Ma'am? I look... That old?... I'm staying home.... I've been...through much worse." Her voice was raspy, cracking here and there. She didn't look awful to be honest. Blood covered her clothes, a brace on her neck, and a large bruise on the right side of her face.

"You got tossed down a flight of stairs."

"I'll rest... As I said... I've been through worse....Ger?" I was pulled from my thoughts as she caught me standing and staring, in mere seconds I jumped in and wrapped my arms carefully around her. Placing a kiss to her forehead.

"I thought you were dead.... Lisa called me and... The text."

"I was afraid I wouldn't make it.... I uh... Ruined your... Scissors... I stabbed Heath...with em." I gave a slight laugh before placing another kiss on her forehead. "I would like to go inside in rest... But after dinner."

"You're not cooking..." I mumbled, giving a nod to the EMT before carefully helping Diana off the ambulance only to get stopped by an officer.

"Miss Martin... He's going to go to the hospital tonight, once he cleared he will be in jail till the trial... However you will need to appear and testify." She slowly nodded, though it was difficult with the brace. The officer shook her hand before I guided her inside and helped her sit after she changed and showered, though she did wince and place a hand against her ribs.

"Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?"

" Yeah..." She cracked a half smile as Lisa walked in from the kitchen.

"I couldn't leave the place a mess. I tossed out the rug and cleaned up everything... I'll order you a new rug too. You just relax and have a good night Diana." Lisa sat beside Diana and took her hand, giving it a squeeze. "Maybe when G goes on tour you and I can do girls night... Frequently." Diana smiled slightly and gave Lisa a hug.

"I'm just glad he didn't hurt you Lisa... He's crazy. Hell he came in here looking for Ger..." She lowered her eyes as I sat down beside her, Marty and James walked in as did Devon whom just arrived in her car.

"Diana?" Devon slowly walked into her line of sight, soon the two were hugging. They were like sisters and I had fucked them both over at some point.

"Dev O it's so good.... To see you." Diana sighed softly, she was tired anyone could see that, she's been through hell.

"I think maybe we should just order out eh?" Marty sighed and sat down. Lisa took a deep breath and grabbed her jacket.

" Diana I'll be by when the rug comes in... See you soon babe."

"See ya....Lisa." Diana and Devon sat down while James ordered some Chinese food and sushi dishes. Before you knew it the two girls were chatting as if no time had passed. Diana had already removed the brace around her neck, she was just careful to turn her upper body when she moved. God only knows how much practice that took, how many times Heath had told her to hide the pain as if it was a cold. I downed my glass of whiskey, glancing out at the city from the balcony.

" Hey... What are you gonna tell ma?" James closed the door, sitting down with the bottle of Jack and refilling my glass.

"I dunno. The truth is I'm back with D... I really am... Devon well... Yeah she was a fun fuck, I just don't want her getting feelings again on tour. I been trying to get D to go so I know I'll be on good behavior."

"Ah now the truth is coming out brother... You know ma will wanna talk with her... You know she's gonna probably tell her all about what has been happening with you..."

"James, Diana isn't stupid... She probably already knows how deep I'm in with these drugs."

" She doesn't know the dumb decisions you tend to make on them." It was true I did make a lot of bad decisions when I got high... Too high. How many woman did I fuck... That was a number I didn't even know. The mix of booze and coke always sent me to do stupid shit. Marty and James were always there to clean it up on tour.

"I know... I'm scared I'm gonna put her through hell. She's been through it ever since that day."

"Marilyn." James mumbled, moving to stand beside me. "The world knows the story of what happened. They know you cheated... They know you got caught. If they have common sense they know it's about you and her."

"A lot of songs are about her." I gave a slight laugh glancing back inside. "I can't stop thinking about how she's acting through this... How is she showing not a ounce of pain right now? Did he fuck her up that often and make her smile through the pain?" I downed my glass, shaking my head after.

"I looked up her file for you... She was in the hospital 10 times in the time she was with him... Broken bones... Rebroken bones. G I think she's pretty fucking strong... I think she smiles through the pain for herself... You do it to feel normal. I think she does too." I could only nod, holding back any emotion I could. She glanced over and smiled at me, I couldn't help but smile back and wink. " She makes you come back down to earth bro... Come one let's chow down on some sushi." He patted my shoulder before we both wandered inside. I placed a kiss on her temple before sitting down and stealing the chop sticks from her to be awarded with a laugh from her. She's my girl. I plan to protect her.