After discovering the truth behind her part in Richard's life Juliette returns home. They say time heals everything, but as time goes on both break more and more inside with each passing day. Everyday life without each other isn't the same, and it i...
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J U L I E T T E
We arrived at Europe six hours later.
According to Mr. Diamante, no fans knew of CNCO's arrival, but these girls have a way of finding everything, and when I mena everything I mean everything, so one of the first things we notice as we near the exit was loud screaming and chanting. Richard held my hand firmly, then before we stepped out security guards surrounded us, and Richard scooped me and a sleeping Aaliyah right under his arm.
"Keep your head down, don't react to anything they say, ok?" I ducked my head like he instructed, and he placed his cap on my head, covering me even more. It was only our second public appearance since I had gotten back, and I guess with all the excitement of touring I had forgotten. I wasn't completely in the clear yet. Part of it was because we had yet to give an explanation about why I was gone for so long, and we felt like the truth wouldn't sit well with anyone because of Samantha. I felt the fresh morning breeze hit me, and the piercing sounds of teenage girls screaming definitely let me know we were outside. Richard guided me to the car, and I kept my word despite things being said or asked by paparazzi. My heart beat wildly inside my chest and it felt like everyone was closing in on me for a second, then I feel myself being guided into a vehicle and then I come in contact with a leather seat.
"Gee, is it always this crazy?"
"Welcome to our world."
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The first concert wouldn't be until tomorrow so we arrived at the hotel, showered and had some sleep, and then woke up in the middle of the afternoon. Aaliyah sat by me with her curls all tousled on her head, and I took a second before realizing Richard wasn't in here.
"Papa?" Aaliyah looked at me for assurance, and it was clear to me Richard wasn't in the room at all. He wasn't on the other side of the bed, there was just a stack of pillows instead. I grabbed Aaliyah, placing her on my lap, and began to comb through her matted hair with my fingers gently.
Then, I decided we better get ready for the day, so I scooped her in my arms and walked over to the bathroom. After flicking in the lights I noticed a post-it note on the mirror with some lettering I recognized as Richard's.
Hi beautiful princesses,
Headed out for rehearsals, be back before 8. In case of anything I'm one call away.
-Richuki
"Papa left a note, Lía." I spoke, and she was happy to know he had remembered to let us know where he was, and so was I. Since I couldn't shower Aaliyah earlier when we came to not wake her, I took the opportunity to do that now, and despite her jumpiness and her fidgeting we got the job done. I slid on some comfy blue leggings and a white top, then paired it with some matching white sandals and pinned some hair back with a blue bow. I slid into some denim shorts, off the shoulder top and strappy sandals and then gathered my hair into a bun before applying some light make up.
