You Take My Breath Away

My Favourite Night In August

When I got back to Jersey, I parked into my driveway, and ran through my front door. My parents were shocked to see me home. They asked why I returned hours after they visited me. I told them about the News of Queen canceling their concerts, and 'greet and meets' due to Brian falling ill with Hepatitis. They felt pretty bad for me. I said it was alright I guess. Then I told them what happened right when I was about to get in my car. I told them I saw Roger Taylor walking down the street by himself. No bodyguards, No John, No Freddie. Then I told them I Fangirled and ran up to him. I showed them all the pictures I took with him and his signature on the back of my jacket. Then, I showed them the piece of paper he wrote on. His phone number. They couldn't believe it.

My Mom said she wouldn't trust the phone number. Then I told her why would he give me a fake phone number ? Why would he do that to one of his fans ? Oh, That's right, he wouldn't. My Mom immediately said to me to drop my attitude. I obeyed. I don't know why I gave her an attitude. I felt bad. I apologized to her and she accepted my apology. I told them tomorrow night, I'm calling the phone number Roger gave me to see if it's actually his. They said that's fine, because they'll be going out tomorrow night. They said I'll have the house all to myself.

Well, today is August 21, 1974. This day was going to be the best day of my life. But now it's not, because Brian fell ill with Hepatitis. I keep saying that, I know. But it's hard to believe that a gentle, caring man like Brian, gets Hepatitis. I swear, whoever injected him with that dirty needle, should be ashamed for what they did. Anyway, I told my parents that I'll be looking for a place of my own next month. That means, I'll be moving out. I'm a 23 year old, I think I'm at the right age to move out. They said it was fine, as they got upset that I was moving out. I'm not sure what month, but I'll be moving out pretty soon.

Around 7:20 PM, my parents left for the night. I thought they were just going out and coming back home. But they said they forgot to mention that they will be staying at a hotel for the night. Y'know, a little time to themselves. I said ok, and then they left. I ran upstairs, shut my door, picked up the phone, and dialed the number Roger gave me. I was nervous. I actually started to feel like he gave me a wrong phone number as a joke now. But I took a deep breath and hit the call button.

The phone was ringing. I heard it in my own ear. My heart was pounding. I was really nervous. Then, someone picked up and said hello. I knew the voice. I knew who's voice it was. The raspy voice of a drummer. Roger Taylor. I said hi very shyly again. He said he remembered me from my shy 'hi' to him yesterday. We both laughed after that. He asked for my name. I told him it was Ashlee. He said my name fits me perfectly. Then he asked for my age. Reason was because he thought I was a teenager at first sight. I told him I was 23. He told me I look pretty cute for a 23 year old. I blushed and said stop it. He said he'd be shocked if I was single. I told him I was single. He said people should be ashamed for not dating me. I blushed even more. This time I said thank you.

He told me he had to go and said we can talk tomorrow if I'd like to. I said that would be great. We said our goodbyes and I hung the phone up. I flipped out excitedly. I was happy that I got to talk to him for a while. I'm actually shocked his single too. I mean, he was dating someone before, but broke up for some reason. I felt like this was my chance to date someone. And that someone is Roger Taylor.

I called my parents and I told them that the phone number was Roger's. They were so happy for me. Then I told them Roger said I can talk to him tomorrow if I'd like to. I also told them that Roger said I was pretty cute for a 23 year old. And that he'd be shocked if was single. They were getting curious now. They told me to continue. Then I told them that Roger said people should be ashamed for not dating me. That was the end of my story to them, because they told me to stop there. They said Roger is sounding like a creep. I yelled in the phone at them that he wasn't being a creep. They said whatever, and then said don't come running back to us if he hurts your little heart. Then they hung up.

I couldn't believe what they just said about Roger. I couldn't believe it. I was hurt after hearing that. I felt like I should move out sooner than later now. Because, I'm tired of them saying that shit. "Don't come running back to us if he breaks your little heart." Really ? Ugh, sometimes, I can't stand my parents at all. I went to bed and tried to put this night away. Until I realized, There was a knock at my front door.