One Lucky Girl

Making Calls

I haven’t moved from my bed except to shower and use the bathroom for a couple weeks everyone has left me alone because they know I’m upset. But tomorrow is Playboy’s 60th Anniversary and we all have to dress in Bunny suits and ride a bus around town.

I lay in bed thinking of my papaw a lot today and I just feel really upset I’ve cried all morning. Things just seem to be falling apart. Justin and I haven’t talked since the premier we are both being stubborn I guess.

Kendall came in my room “Have you been on Instagram or twitter?” She asked “No I haven’t had my phone on for weeks, why?” I question rolling over to face her “Well Justin posted a picture of him and Selena a couple weeks ago.” She said “Oh that’s great.” I said sarcastically

“Aaliyah you need to call him you can’t stay in bed forever.” She said sitting down next to me on the bed. “And you need to know where you two stand.” She added “I don’t know what to do Kendall. I miss him but I’m really mad there was no reason for him to act that way.” I said

“I know and I’m not sticking up for him but he was just acting cool for his friends. Aaliyah you guys have to talk about things. But he is having some problems Aaliyah.” Kendall said “What do you mean?” I asked sitting up.

 “I know you haven’t been watching TV or anything but things seem to be going bad for Justin he allegedly egged someone’s house and I guess he’s been doing drugs and stuff his friend Lil Za was arrested for having drugs when cops raided Justin’s house.” She said explaining what she’s heard.

“What?” I questioned is Za okay?” I asked “Yeah he got out later that day.” Kendall said “I was going to come in and let you know what was going on but Hef suggested we just give you some time.” She added

I grabbed my phone and turned it on. “Well I’m going to go I’ll come back later to check on you.” She said “Alright.” I replied waiting for my phone to start up.

It began vibrating violently as texts and voicemails ran in from weeks ago. Once it stopped vibrating I called my voicemail I had 2 new messages from Justin.

Message 1- “Hey Aaliyah it’s me please stop ignoring me I want to talk about things. I miss you and I’m sorry I can’t handle not being with you. Aaliyah please call me back I love you.”

Message 2- I heard loud music and a lot of voices then Justin began talking “Aaaaalllliiiiyaaahhh.” He slurred “Come over we’re getting turnt up.” He yelled then I heard someone yell “JB come take a hit of this!” “Hold on man.” Justin yelled back “Well baby if you get this just come on over I miss you.” He said then he hung up.

I opened my text messages I had some from Justin and a couple from Scooter and a few from friends. I opened the texts from Justin.

Justin- Hey we need to talk

Justin-Aaliyah for real answer me back it’s been a week stop ignoring me.

Justin- Whatever Aaliyah do what you want I’m done trying.

Then I opened Scooter texts

Scooter- Hey Aaliyah what’s going on with you and Justin?

Scooter- Are you alright answer me back.

I took a deep breath then I called Justin it rang a few times then went to voicemail. I hung up and then I called Scooter. It rang a couple times then he answered “She’s alive.” Scooter joked “Yeah how’s Justin?” I asked “He is alright he’s been going through some stuff lately.” He said

“What do you mean?” I asked “He seems upset Aaliyah he has gone down a bad path hanging out with people he shouldn’t and he’s been drinking a lot and I know he’s been smoking weed I don’t know what else he’s been doing. He’s giving in to the pressure. He really needs you he isn’t listening to any of us.” He said “What about Pattie.” I asked

“She’s tried he doesn’t care what we have to say he doesn’t think he has a problem.” He said “Alright I’ll try to call him again.” I said “Alright Aaliyah if you need anything call me.” He said “Okay bye.” I said then I hung up.

I tried calling him again still no answer. I will feel terrible if something happens to him I drove him away by ignoring him and now he has been rebelling.

I decided to call Jeremy to see if he knew what was going on. It rang “Hello?” He answered “Hey Jeremy it’s Aaliyah.” I said “Oh hey where have you been Justin’s been trying to get a hold of you.” He said “I know I turned my phone off for a while. But are you with Justin?” I asked “No he’s out with the guys.” He said “Oh well can you tell him I called?” I asked “Yeah.” He said

“Okay I’m worried about him.” I said “Well next week we are going to Miami he needs to clear his head so maybe just give him some time.” He said “Well I don’t really want to wait another week Jeremy. Scooter said Justin needs me.” I said Jeremy chuckled “Scooter doesn’t know what Justin needs.” He said “And you do?” I asked

“Yeah I do I’m his father. He needs some space Aaliyah.” He said “Why are you being so rude to me?” I questioned “I’m sorry he just needs to enjoy life a little without being tied down by you or Selena. Well I have to go now bye” He said hanging up.

I sat my phone down in complete disbelief of how Jeremy just acted and what he said. I laid back down then there was a knock at my door “Yeah?” I asked, Crystal opened the door and “Hey you are the only one left to be fitted for your bunny suit. “Alright.” I said rolling over and getting out of bed.

I followed her downstairs and into the living room “Good evening Aaliyah.” The tailor said “Hi.” I replied “Okay I just need you to take off your shirt and sweats.” He said “Alright.” I said. I took them off and he started measuring me.

It only took him like 20 minutes to get the correct measurement. “Alright you can put your clothes back on.” He said packing up his things. “Thank you!” I said “No problem I will have the suites here by 7 in the morning. What color would you like Aaliyah?” He asked “Umm. How about a light yellow?” I suggested “Sounds great!” He said

I thanked him and showed him the way out then I went back upstairs. I grabbed my phone there was nothing no new messages or missed calls nothing. I felt super upset but I can’t just give up on life all together. I decided there was one person I had to call. I dialed and waited for an answer.

“Hello?” She answered “Selena it’s Aaliyah are you with Justin?” I asked. She slightly chuckled "I expected a call a couple weeks ago as soon as he posted the picture you’re a little late honey.” She replied “I don’t care about the picture I asked if you were with him.” I said feeling frustrated “No he isn’t here I’d be the first to let you know if he was.” She said in a snobby tone

“Selena I’m not going to fight you for him he is a big boy and can make his own decisions.” I said. She grew quiet for a moment then she took a breath then said “I’m sorry Aaliyah I just wanted you to be jealous. I wanted to have something you didn’t I mean you have it all Aaliyah.” She said “I do have a lot but you have just as much as I do and you made your money with your clothes on.” I said she chuckled

“I guess you’re right. But just so you know nothing happened between us we hung out on segways and then sat by a fire. Nothing more happened he said he couldn’t do that to you.” She said “Oh. Thanks Selena if you hear from him can you just ask him to call me.” I asked “Yeah sure bye Aaliyah.” She said “Bye.” I replied then I hung up.

I felt a little better after talking to Selena but I still needed to talk to Justin but I’m just going to have to wait for him to call me back. I lay down in bed and cuddle up to Phoenix before falling asleep.