Devil In Her Heart (John Lennon fanfic)

Chapter 98.

I was laying in bed, smoking a cigarette and watching tv as I thought about tomorrow. I was staring at my pills as I heard a knock on the door. I got up and walked over, opening it to see Andrew.

"Hey." I smiled. "What brings you by?"

"I went over your work from today and I have to admit, it's genuis." He said flicking his cigarette and came inside. I looked down and realised I was only in my underwear and a loose white shirt.

"Oh I'm sorry were you goin to sleep?"

"Um yeah but, I'm glad you came over."

"Yeah? Missin me already huh?" He winked. I made a face.

"Yes Andrew I couldn't resist. No um look, I dunno if I want to go to Miami."

"Come on Luce. Sandy beaches, palm trees, nice warm weather, relaxing..."

"Screaming girls, work, dirty looks from the band's wives and girlfriends." I added.

"Well when you put it like that." He said sitting on the sofa.

"Exactly. I know it's part of the assignment but..still. I feel completely alone and well, I feel so out of place."

He sighed. "D'you want me to come with you?"

I blinked. "Don't you have to be in the office?"

"No Janice can cover for me."

"Janice the whore." I mumbled.

"What?"

"Nothing. I dunno. I'll be okay I guess. I mean they'll all be off while I just observe. Having no fun whatsoever."

He chuckled and shook his head. "It's an assignment Luce. Not a reason for you to go off and rekindle a lost love."

"How did...?" I asked a bit surprised. So he knew this entire time.

"I have my ways. Look, just be careful out there alright?"

"So you're not coming?" I pouted.

"I can't."

"Then why offer??"

"Because I thought you'd be strong and tell me, 'I can do it! I'm a strong independant women who can do anythin!'" He said in a girly voice. I laughed.

"I don't sound like that!"

"Whatever you say. Come on Luce it's only three days."

I sighed. "Alright then. I guess. I'll call alright? Maybe speaking to someone while i'm there will keep me feeling comfortable."

He smiled. "Good girl."

I watched as he got up and walked to the door. "Lucy?"

"Yes?"

"Try to have fun yeah? Don't be a sour puss."

I smiled and nodded. "I'll try. I'll call you."

"I'll be waiting. See you in a few days."

"Alright. Bye." I kissed his cheek. He nodded and left, closing the door behind him.

..

I sat in the plane, sitting next to Brian as nervous as one could be. I felt my stomach turning as the plane lifted off the ground.

Sadly I was sitting across from Cyn and John, with Brian by my side. George and Richard were playing cards as Paul and his girlfriend talked and often kissed, behind us. I sighed and closed my eyes, biting my lip hard.

"What's wrong? Scared of a little plane ride?" I heard Cyn as she mocked me. I opened my eyes and glared at her.

"Cyn enough." John said to her.

"Come on John I'm just teasing. She knows that, right?"

"I have my reasons for being afraid alright?"

"Come on. You afraid of a little plane crash? Afraid were all going to explode and burn to death up here?"

I felt my heart drop and tears welling up in my eyes as I remembered my parents. I sniffled, holding them back.

"CYN I SAID ENOUGH." John muttered through his teeth.

"Oh come off it. She's a big girl. What? Can't handle a little teasing? I'm sure your parents taught you to fight your own battles."

I felt the tears rolling down my face about now.

"My parents are dead okay!? They died in a plane explosion over the fuckin ocean! So excuse me if I'm afraid to fly after what happened!" I cried, getting out of my seat and running to the small restroom. I locked myself in and felt sick to my stomach. I collapsed on the ground and puked in the toilet. I stood up shakily and grabbed the pills out of my coat pocket and took three. I flushed and washed my face, feeling a bit better.

I opened the door to see Richard standing in front of me. I leaned in and hugged him tight as he wrapped his arms around me.

"Shhh. Come on." He whispered as he led me to his seat. I curled up in his arms and closed my eyes, just wanting this plane ride to end.

..

We arrived in Miami at about four in the evening. I was woken up by Brian who told me to let the guys get out first and let the crowd disperse a little before we got out as well.

"Are ye alright? I'm sorry about what Cynthia said. That was completely out of line." Brian said as we left the plane ten minutes later. I just nodded and walked down the steps behind him, already regretting my decision to come here.

The scenery was beautiful I had to admit. The weather was beautiful, the air smelled like the ocean. I stared out the window in awe.

We arrived at the Miami beach hotel and got inside safely. Brian decided it'd be best I have my own room to avoid any kind of rumors that I was involved with any of the guys. I greatly appreciated the gesture since the last thing I needed was more drama.

I was walking to my room when I heard voices at the end of the hall. I slowed down and listened in.

"Why would you say something like that?? You really hurt her feelings."

"Come on, she'll be alright. Half of that was probably an act to see if you'd come to her aid. Which fortunatly ye didn't."

"She lost her parents in a very upsetting way Cyn. She almost killed herself with the depression she was going through. Of course she's going to be hysterical."

"Whatever. She'll get over it."

"I understand you don't like her. But she still means quite a lot to me alright? She was my friend and someone I once loved."

"Not anymore right?"

"O..Of course not."

"Good. So um, I called Maureen to come by. She's completely estatic to be coming along. Plus, maybe her and Richard will hit it off and who knows..."

"Wait. Lucy came here with Richard. She was planning on spending some time with...I can't fuckin believe you. Just rubbing salt on the wound huh?" John said sounding angry.

"John.."

"No."

I heard him walk away as she scoffed. I kept walking down the hall, feeling even worse. "You're just here for work Lucy. Not to get involved." I whispered to myself, making my way into my room.

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