Only a Memory
Introduction
Andy; present time.
“Thanks for coming with me guys.” Ashley says to Juliet, CC and myself as we walk onto his uncle’s huge property in Missouri.
“No problem man, you said your family can party so I’m down!” CC laughs.
“What is your family even celebrating?” I question as Juliet laces her fingers with mine.
“My cousin’s band’s 2nd CD went gold, I think.” He shrugs. “Plus it’s also her dad’s 46 birthday.” All of us nod our heads as we follow him; meeting random family members. We get to a stage, set up in the back and see the band tuning their instruments. “I’ll be back guys, I’m going to go see where my darling cousin is.” Ashley says before disappearing with CC into the crowd.
“It’s so nice to get out of California.” Juliet smiles before kissing me. “It’s great to spend time with you without worrying about fans and our music.”
“I totally agree.” I smile before gently kissing her.
“Come on guys!” I hear Ashley yelling. “My cousin’s band is just about to play.” I roll my eyes before taking Juliet’s hand and guide her through the crowded area.
“What kind of music do they play?” Juliet asks.
“First two Cds were punkish the CD they’re working on now is more rock.” He explains. “They are amazing really and I’m not just saying that because I’m related to the lead singer.”
“What the band name?” I ask.
“Cut Throat Vixen.” He replies just as the band starts playing their intro. The singer runs out onto the stage and I can feel my heart instantly stop. I take one look at the lead singers many tattoos and a few of them pop out. I can pick out those tattoos from anywhere. Annabel looks down at me and a frown appears on her lips when she notices Juliet on my arm. She brings up the microphone and starts singing…
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
Stick together, fall apart
And love and pain it’s all an art
Smash the mould and start again
Without the crime and thicker skin
(I wanna go, go. And then I don’t, don’t. But now I know. No, now I know)
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
Don’t follow me, you’re on your own
No company, you’re all alone
Burning all the misery
Waking up to kill the dream
(I wanna go, go. And then I don’t, don’t. But now I know. No, now I know)
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
The music slows down a bit and Annabel crotches down on the stage; right in front of me. Her eyes lock onto mine as she continues to sing once more.
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
The music picks up once again and she continues dancing around the stage as she sings.
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way!
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way!
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
It’s better, it’s better
“What as that all about?” Ashley yells over the music. “It’s like you two know each other.”
“You can say we know each other.” I mutter, hoping Ashley didn’t hear. I don’t think he’ll like me too much if he knew I was the guy that broke his cousin’s heart.
Annabel
After my little mini concert was over with, my band mates and I head off the stage. I quickly grab a beer before heading out into the crowd. I’m quickly pulled into a hug by my dad. “You did an amazing job baby girl.” He gushes before kissing my temple. He’s been a happier man since divorcing the bitch.
“Thanks Daddy.” I smile. “I’m going to go find Ashley.” I say before quickly leaving the area, before I’m bombarded with more hugs.
It doesn’t take me long to find Ashley and that’s thanks to CC and Andy’s height. I can feel a pain in my heart at the thought of Andy. I haven’t seen him in three years, not after breaking up with him.
I take a deep breath before heading over to my cousin, wrapping my arms around his waist. He jumps a bit before attacking me with a hug. “Fuck Ash, it’s only been a couple months!”
“Bitch, it’s been over year!” He explains. “I missed you so much!” He squeezes me.
“Move, let me hug my little rocker.” CC says before pushing my cousin away and pulling me into a hug. Once CC lets me go, Ashley turns to Andy and I guess his girlfriend.
“Anna, this is my friend and bandmate Andy and his girlfriend Juliet.” He says introducing them. “Guys this is the infamous Annabel Jameson.”
“Nice to meet you guys.” I weakly smile. I can see the heartache in Andy’s eyes. I sigh to myself, pretending I didn’t see that look; pretending I don’t know him…
“Thanks for coming with me guys.” Ashley says to Juliet, CC and myself as we walk onto his uncle’s huge property in Missouri.
“No problem man, you said your family can party so I’m down!” CC laughs.
“What is your family even celebrating?” I question as Juliet laces her fingers with mine.
“My cousin’s band’s 2nd CD went gold, I think.” He shrugs. “Plus it’s also her dad’s 46 birthday.” All of us nod our heads as we follow him; meeting random family members. We get to a stage, set up in the back and see the band tuning their instruments. “I’ll be back guys, I’m going to go see where my darling cousin is.” Ashley says before disappearing with CC into the crowd.
“It’s so nice to get out of California.” Juliet smiles before kissing me. “It’s great to spend time with you without worrying about fans and our music.”
“I totally agree.” I smile before gently kissing her.
“Come on guys!” I hear Ashley yelling. “My cousin’s band is just about to play.” I roll my eyes before taking Juliet’s hand and guide her through the crowded area.
“What kind of music do they play?” Juliet asks.
“First two Cds were punkish the CD they’re working on now is more rock.” He explains. “They are amazing really and I’m not just saying that because I’m related to the lead singer.”
“What the band name?” I ask.
“Cut Throat Vixen.” He replies just as the band starts playing their intro. The singer runs out onto the stage and I can feel my heart instantly stop. I take one look at the lead singers many tattoos and a few of them pop out. I can pick out those tattoos from anywhere. Annabel looks down at me and a frown appears on her lips when she notices Juliet on my arm. She brings up the microphone and starts singing…
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
Stick together, fall apart
And love and pain it’s all an art
Smash the mould and start again
Without the crime and thicker skin
(I wanna go, go. And then I don’t, don’t. But now I know. No, now I know)
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
Don’t follow me, you’re on your own
No company, you’re all alone
Burning all the misery
Waking up to kill the dream
(I wanna go, go. And then I don’t, don’t. But now I know. No, now I know)
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
The music slows down a bit and Annabel crotches down on the stage; right in front of me. Her eyes lock onto mine as she continues to sing once more.
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
I’ll take the blame for the pain in your eyes
This is your last look, your final goodbye
The music picks up once again and she continues dancing around the stage as she sings.
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way!
I’ll admit I miss your face
But it’s better this way, better this way!
Everything’s sacred, nothing’s wasted
Better this way, better this way!
It’s better, it’s better
“What as that all about?” Ashley yells over the music. “It’s like you two know each other.”
“You can say we know each other.” I mutter, hoping Ashley didn’t hear. I don’t think he’ll like me too much if he knew I was the guy that broke his cousin’s heart.
Annabel
After my little mini concert was over with, my band mates and I head off the stage. I quickly grab a beer before heading out into the crowd. I’m quickly pulled into a hug by my dad. “You did an amazing job baby girl.” He gushes before kissing my temple. He’s been a happier man since divorcing the bitch.
“Thanks Daddy.” I smile. “I’m going to go find Ashley.” I say before quickly leaving the area, before I’m bombarded with more hugs.
It doesn’t take me long to find Ashley and that’s thanks to CC and Andy’s height. I can feel a pain in my heart at the thought of Andy. I haven’t seen him in three years, not after breaking up with him.
I take a deep breath before heading over to my cousin, wrapping my arms around his waist. He jumps a bit before attacking me with a hug. “Fuck Ash, it’s only been a couple months!”
“Bitch, it’s been over year!” He explains. “I missed you so much!” He squeezes me.
“Move, let me hug my little rocker.” CC says before pushing my cousin away and pulling me into a hug. Once CC lets me go, Ashley turns to Andy and I guess his girlfriend.
“Anna, this is my friend and bandmate Andy and his girlfriend Juliet.” He says introducing them. “Guys this is the infamous Annabel Jameson.”
“Nice to meet you guys.” I weakly smile. I can see the heartache in Andy’s eyes. I sigh to myself, pretending I didn’t see that look; pretending I don’t know him…
Update please this is such a good story and I need to no what happens
3/27/14