If You're Not Busy

Chapter 41 Is she ?

Who's face boss? My daughter's. He pointed to the billboard. That bitch is the reason I spent six years in jail. When he got home he slammed the door behind him and screamed for his wife who was shaking in the kitchen dreading this moment. What is it? Are you ok? You didn't send me to sort out a dealer, did you? No! she said in a panicked voice. Our daughter has become a superstar since she left Chicago. Looks that way said his wife. What are you going to do? Oh, I need to sort that bitch out once and for all he said with pure venom in his voice. What does that mean? said his wife. I'm going to make her pay somehow, for what she did to me he said. Oh god! thought his wife. What is he going to do? He, first of all, got one of his associates to spy on Tessa, to see what her movements were. She mainly stays in her hotel suite. Was the information that came back. She has bodyguards and she's doing two concerts at the United Centre, one on Friday and one on Saturday. Both start at 7.30pm.

Ok well, I need you to get some muscle onto the security team, so that I can sneak into the Saturday night concert and surprise her he said. I'll see what I can do! Don't just see said her father. Do it! His wife was listening to it all outside the door. What do I do ? she thought. Meanwhile, Tessa and Mariah had got ready for their evening having some home-cooked food with Cindy and Carl. I'm so looking forward to this said Tessa I'm glad you persuaded me to go. It's my pleasure said, Mariah. Can you do me up, please? She had on a beautiful red dress, Tessa came over and brushed her lovely red hair out of the way and kissed her neck. Mmm ! said Mariah, Don't get carried away. You smell wonderful said Tessa. Mariah turned around and kissed her on her freshly lipstick lips. Which were dark purple. Tessa had on a lovely black number and had all her rings and necklaces on, just like any rock chick would.

Come on the car's ready said Tessa let's go. The two bodyguards were in front of them as they came out of the lift. As they went outside of the hotel, the flashes of white light started to go off, from what seemed like one hundred photographers went off. There were only four out there. The girls smiled before getting into the car. Tessa had asked Devon if he could ask the press to move from outside her parent's house, It wasn't fair on them when they didn't ask for the publicity in the first place. I can only try he said, they are not always very cooperative! The car pulled up in her parent's drive, the two guards got out first and said they couldn't see any cameras anywhere. Tessa was relieved with that news. Mariah held her hand as they walked to the door, where her parents were standing to welcome them home. Hey said Tessa, Hi said Cindy and Carl as they gave the girl's kisses and hugs. Come on in! Cindy had called up a delivery for the driver and the bodyguards of hamburgers and chips. Oh, they're going to love you said, Tessa. I don't think they get that sort of service normally.

They had a lovely evening catching up with the girls. Mariah also let slip when Tessa went to the restroom, about her being angst about her face being everywhere and having to travel maybe further away on her next tour. Maybe it's because she's here? said, Carl. What do you mean? said Mariah. This is her home! It is said Carl but it's also the place where so much happened to her growing up. She also knows her father is now out of jail! He is ? said Mariah a bit panicked. Did Tessa not tell you? Err no! Did Tessa not tell her what ? said a voice as she came back to the table. That your father is out of jail said, Mariah. Oh, that said Tessa Matter of factly. Why didn't you tell me? asked Mariah. I didn't think it was a big deal said, Tessa. He had to come out sooner or later, he did only get six years after all. Are you sure that's maybe why you're getting nervous about everything? said Mariah. Err no! I told you why I was getting uptight. And it's not because of him! Ok? If you say so said, Mariah. Looking at Cindy and Carl.

Well, let's change the subject said, Cindy. We're so looking forward to your concert tomorrow. Are you coming to both of them? asked Tessa. Well if that's ok? We'd love to said, Carl. No problem said Tessa I'll get you VIP passes and get the car to pick you up and then bring you through the stage door entrance so to speak. That will be great, thankyou said Cindy. The car will probably have to pick you up around six I'm afraid so that your inside the venue before the crowds start coming in. No problem said Carl we'll be ready won't we Cindy? Why are you looking at me like that? I can get ready quickly when I have to. They all started laughing. Ok well, maybe I do take a while said Cindy wiping the laughter tear's from her eyes. Around eleven the girls said their goodbyes and headed back to The Lincoln. As the car pulled up and the bodyguards got out, Tessa went around and opened the door for Mariah. Well, thank you my love said Mariah as she lent in for a kiss. Just as they did that a flash went off and scared them half to death.