<< Avery >>


    I rush to Lena''s apartment in shame.


    Fuck! Why?


    Why did Ish out like that?


    Lena has been sitting next to me for the past half hour listening to my sob story. Even her plush sofa


    is unable tofort me today.


    I have spent nights sleeping on it. When I felt too alone in my apartment and wanted to be near a sister. We would talk for hours, watch movies, then go to sleep. But today even this isn''tforting


    1. me.


    "Media wasn''t interested in me when they got engaged. I am not sure what changed now." I exim


    in frustration.


    Lena rubs my back to calm me down.


    "They are a big name now... They also signed a big construction contract a few days back... Any news... Any gossip they can find now. Media will dig in."


    Her answer makes me feel worse. Because she is right. Ethan''spany made such a good name. I am sure he made my dad tons of money too. That could only exin how dad forgot me.


    My shoulder slump again recalling how I lost my temper in front of that reporter. Now they will y that clip on rey... I cover my face in shame. It''s not good for my musicpany either.


    SHIT!


    I hope Noah doesn''t back off from our contract agreement when he sees this news. Thispany


    and reputation matters to me.


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    My phone rings


    "Avery!"


    I suck in a breath as I recognize that voice. "Dad!"


    "I saw the news. Your mommy and me now came back to California for our career."


    "Come home, my child."


    "I have my life here, Dad..." I say, trying to control my voice from breaking. Trying to sound strong.


    "I did..." He says in a calm voice. "You have no idea how much I looked for you..."


    I find it hard to believe.


    His voice breaks with emotion and tears slip out of my eyes.


    A sob escapes my mouth, hearing words I never imagined he would say.


    I thought nobody wanted me.


    Dad tries to convince me toe home for good, but I only agree to visit him for a


    few days. I wille back to New York City after meeting him.


    Lena hugs me as I cut the call and I say, "I hope I am not making a mistake by going to visit him..."


    "No you are not," she assures me.


    The next day, Lena and I take a flight to Los Angeles. Wendte in the evening and decide to stay at a fancy hotel.


    Lena takes in a deep breath as we step out of the ne. She widens her arms and says, "California Baby!!! I missed you!"


    I didn''t.


    "What do you miss about this ce?"


    She sighs, "Fresh air! It''s not concrete all around. New York City is so fucking crowded and Oh God,


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    it''s so noisy there..."


    I chuckle. Well, she is right.


    "It sometimes smells too." I admit and sheughs.


    "Yes, it does!"


    "Let''s freshen up and go out for some drinks." I suggest, and she squeals in excitement.


    Lena invites some of her old sisters


    and all het breaks loose when we


    party again. I drink, trying to smother the dread of meeting everyone again. God knows who else will be there when I meet dad


    for lunch tomorrow.


    When I am a little tipsy, I realized I missed this ce too. I spent my whole childhood here, and this ce has its own charm. We drink and party hard for hours. It''ste at night and Lena is still not in the mood to get back to our hotel room.


    "I am leaving... I have to meet Dad tomorrow." I shout into Lena''s ear so she can hear me over the deafening music.


    She nods and I walk towards my hotel room, swaying with the music still ringing in my ears.


    I am sleepy and drunk.


    I somehow make it to my floor. I don''t remember my room number, but I know it


    was three doors


    after the lift on the left.


    One-door.


    Two-door..


    Three-door...


    Nooo... it''s first door, second door, third door...


    I giggle correcting myself.


    I turn the handle and it''s already open.


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    Who cares? I get to sleep sooner.


    I remove my clothes one by one and throw them over the floor while walking into


    the bedroom.


    The bathroom shower is on.


    Lena is back already?


    "When did youe back?" I ask her and crash into my bed without listening to


    her answer.


    I can ask her tomorrow. My bra''s


    hard-wire pokes my skin so I get rid


    of it and throw it over the floor and


    pull the sheet over my waist so I wouldn''t feel too cold.


    "It''s too cold Lena... turn down the Fucking AC!" I mutter under my breath and


    slumber.


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