A self-named father

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**Drew's P.O.V**


Rob has been on my ass for the past week. Okay, I'm not whining. I do deserve that. I became more conscious every day for my past mistakes. Rob used to be like an uncle to me and I put a stick up my ass when the famous "glory" started. I cut ties with him eventually, like I mostly did with other people I used to know, then made an irrevocable mistake when I asked for his help during our return concert in Cincinnati. Of course he said yes and helped me with security, 'cause that's what he was, a good man. I had had several conflicts lately and the concert was expected to be a mess, so I needed extra security. I hadn't left my hometown in good terms and now the 'prodigal' son was returning. You can imagine the chaos of performing my not so Jesus-friendly "prophetic" lyrics to the Catholics that had played a role in my upbringing. Then like a selfish prick, I finished on stage, hopped on the bus and never turned my head to at least mouth a simple thank you at him for having my back. The giant Viking looking man, with a soft heart, finally had enough and never talked to me again, until last week when I finally pulled my head out of my ass and contacted him. I'm still surprised he hadn't blocked me and shit.I look at the scissor tattoo on my arm, then back at the text on my phone. The man who had first convinced my parents for my tattoos and took care of doing them himself, not allowing me to go and risk it elsewhere, was now texting me and it felt good. I had missed him."Be there in half an hour" it read, so I got up to get dressed.


**Audrey's P.O.V**Damn! Rob was a giant. I had imagined so from the pics and the video calls, but he was even bigger in person. He engulfed me in a tight bear hug, then Gina proceeded doing the same. Oh my god Aaron had become a big boy. I remember when he was still in Gina's belly and Rob insisted in naming the baby after me if he was a girl. -Come on guys, my car is parked outside. - I smiled, happy. -I still can't believe it this is real. – I added, taking their luggage in the trunk.-Well hon', at least you got your hair black again. I would have kicked your ass if you showed up in white hair. - Rob laughed and ruffled my hair.-What's your obsession with my hair color? I like them both! - I complain and hop on the driver's seat.We have always debated about my hair color. Rob once joked he'd contact the US Embassy in my country and tell them to convince me to dye my hair black or the US people will start the protests. He was insane.-So little time and you already got a car. A nice one too - Gina commented while entering in the backseat with her son.-I like my babies fierce. - I winked, starting the engine to my G Class.-Well this is a big car. I can fit alright. - Rob shrugged and hopped in the front seat.-So, straight at the hotel? - I asked starting the carRob shakes his head yes and starts typing away on his phone.-There's something I wanna talk to you about, but maybe later. – I speak thoughtfully. I have to tell him about Drew. It's only fair.-Sure hon'. - He smiles and gets back to his phone.Finally parking in the parking lot in front of the hotel, we walk to the main entrance. Rob leads the way with a strange smirk on his face, looking for a table.-Aren't you guys going to check in? The front desk is this way. – I say confused at Rob's behavior.-There's time for that sweetheart. How about we get a nice hot coffee first?. I wanna catch up with ya.-Oh, yea, ok. Sure. – I agree and follow his lead to the coffee area.-There! Let's sit at the smoker's area. - He points to a direction behind my back.When I turn around, none other but Drew, stands smiling faintly at us. His blue eyes looking worriedly between Rob and me.Fuck me! Oops, that comes out loud unintentionally. Drew smirks, but Rob raises a finger to prevent him from commenting further.-Don't! I'm giving you too much liberty as it is, only meeting her, so don't try anything funny.Drew raises his hands in the air in defense.-Not gonna say anything. He then opens his arms looking at Rob, waiting for him to give in and hug him. Rob sighs then walks to him.-Come here you goof. I can't resist hugs. You know that.-So, Audrey, - Drew turns to me, his arms open again - Wanna hug your old friend or what?I finally do what I have been meaning to do since the first day I saw him. I hug Drew and allow myself to enjoy the moment. I've known the guy since I was 16, I met him over week ago like a stranger, and now I hugged him as a friend.He towered over me holding tight for a while, like he'd been meaning to do the same, then eventually let go. I was feeling short in between the Viking and the giraffe, considering I was quite tall myself. We sat down and eventually got to talking about everything.-Mind explaining to me how we came to this? - I ask motioning to the trio Drew, Rob and myself.-Well...-Rob started talking, looking at Drew for some kind of confirmation.-Ok then, so the little brat here finally pulled his head out of his ass and texted me. I mean, I already knew that you were here, since you told me so, but what I didn't expect was for him to write me, and even more so, tell me that he had met you and drumroll please...that you live downstairs from him. - He finishes in a single breath-Man, karma is a bi...-Drew stopped himself, looking at Aaron. -I swear when I saw you that day with Damien in the elevator I didn't know how to react. - I added.- I honestly thought you had wiped me out of your memory, so what could I say? Hi I'm that girl that we used to talk centuries ago?-Dude, I used to freaking sing your little brother to sleep on the phone. Literally! How would I forget that? - Drew laughs, throwing an arm around my shoulders.-I never thought you'd recognize me. Come on, it's been like 10 years or maybe more...-Well, I have to come clean. At first I just thought you looked kinda familiar. Than I did my math and came to the conclusion it was you. Then we showed up to dinner and your Blaspheme reference kind of put the puzzle pieces in place. - He sighed-So you knew...all along? – I asked raising a brow at him.-So did you, baby. – He winks and takes a sip from his coffee.-I was testing you. But you didn't react so that confirmed my doubts that you forgot me. – I looked into his eyes and he squeezed my shoulder gently.-We'll have plenty of time to talk about it. - He smiles then continues:-Man, when D.D was flirting with her I wanted to strangle him.-She's a free woman. Let her flirt! - Rob scolds him then reflects for a moment adding: - Wait, D.D was flirting with her?! Where is he? I will have a talk with him.-Rob!!! You're not my dad. And I already told Damien what I thought of him. - I cut the guys off as heat rose in my cheeks remembering that conversation.-I am you father, Luke! - Rob says in a serious tone. - Your American father, at least? Don't take that from me. - He poutsDrew and Gina laugh at him and I hug the big bear.-Thanks for looking out for me.-Of course hon'. - He smiles gently then puts on his mean face and turns to Drew-And you young man, be careful! No further warning for you. This is your last chance.Drew puts his hand on his heart and nods.**Drew's P.O.V**I went back to my apartment to let them catch. Shit! Rob was pissed as hell at me, though he was trying to smile for Audrey. Rob was the only one who always suspected I had a crush on her when we used to talk, though I was the first to shrug it off since it made no sense. We didn't even know each other like physically and she was in another freaking continent. The chances were slim to none. Then it started to become more obvious. Even the guys started making fun of me when I called her after the first concerts, on the tour bus...It became sort of like a regular thing.I shook the memories away and played a song on my phone. Kid Rock - All summer long. That's what I usually would sing to her brother on the phone. Johnny was like three or four if I remember correctly and he wanted to sleep with Audrey because she sang to him. Sometimes I'd call while she was trying to put him to sleep and she'd go like: "Go on then. You sing to him since you woke him up! I have no breath to waste"I started singing along the words to the song, a smile constantly playing on my lips. I forgot how good it was to go back to your origins and Audrey, she knew me and supported me when all I had was a dream of having this band. She brought me down to earth when I'd fly too high up, she scolded me when I behaved improperly on interviews. She'd been a good friend and I took that away from her because of a stupid crush. I'm taking her back. I think God sent her to me when I most needed an anchor.

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