Lifeline

Chapter Thirteen

12:00- March 18th, 2011, New York, New York

C.

"Five..four..three..two..one! HAPPY TWENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AZALEA!!!!"

Azalea pushed me out of her way, making me his a rack of chips. We were in at the corner store grabbing late night munchies. In our nightwear. Yesterday, we were running all over the place we had so much going on. I had to see Dr. Vega, then she had to stop by her firm, I had to go to my label to discuss a few things. It was a pretty hectic day. We just got back to the apartment, about two hours ago. Keeis & Cecilia even stayed, but in a hotel. After two weeks of them..it was too much to tolerate.

"Thank you Christopher. Did you get all the junk you wanted?" Azalea had different types of cookies, chocolates, and chips in her arms. She looked like she was struggling. I sighed at her, taking an arm full from her,

"Why do I need junk, when you've got all the junk I want in your hands?"

We headed over to the register, & I paid for all the snacks. Walking back to the apartment with seven black bags in our hands.

"Christopher.." Azalea trailed off.

"Yes Ms. Li?"

She giggled a little, and ran her hands through my curls. I need a hair cut. "You do know that I know your album is dropping today, right?"

"How'd you find ou-"

"Keeis." We said simultaneously. I swear he can never keep his mouth closed for nothing. Shaking my head, we continued to walk having brief conversation about my progress.

"Christopher, when your album drops..you're gonna have to be seen in the public eye again. Allot of promo, radio interviews, and tour. Are you ready for that?"

I trailed behind her as we walked into the apartment, sitting on her couch. DD & Midnight instantly snuggled in between us. Opening a bag of Lays BBQ chips, I began to think. Am I ready to be a celebrity again? Can I handle it? I ate some of the chips, offering Azalea some. When she refused, I knew something was on her mind. Taking my feet in the coffee table I faced her.

"Azalea, is there something wrong?" I placed my hand over hers, feeling that undying butterflies swarm in my stomach. Her sapphire eyes glistened a gray color in the moon light. These past four months with her I've been observing her. Taking in the little details. When her eyes turn gray, that means something's seriously bothering her. "Today's my birthday..that's what's wrong." She sighed out.

I didn't have the slightest inkling of what that meant, but I know one thing. I'm gonna get her out this rut since she's helped me.

"Guess what Azalea?!" I jumped up and down on the couch poking her cheek. DD & Midnight scurried off the couch. "Guess what, guess what, guess what!!" She grew annoyed with me, pushing me away. "What is it Christopher?" I got closer to her, all in her personal space and took her hands in mine.

"What are you doing Christopher?" She questioned. I picked her up off the couch spinning her in my arms bridal style. Azalea smiled weakly at me.

"Christopher!! STOOOP! I'm gonna pee! I hate spinning!!" She shrieked. Which only made it worse on her. "Cheer up!" I laughed. "Never!!!" Her dainty fist hitting my chest softly. "Okay! Okay I'll cheer up!"

I placed a dizzy Azalea back on her two feet, taking her a minute to gain her balance.

"Yeah I'm ready.." I answered her question from earlier. "Under one condition.."

"And that is.."

"You come with me." I looked her dead in the eyes, and they turned back sapphire.