Love drove me crazy // James Hetfield

27. mom is a biotch

Salt Lake City...
Y/n's pov

I never spoke to my mom. I made my way to my closest friend's house and went to her front door. I knocked on it and waited a little while until I saw her open the door and look at me. She smiled at me and hugged me.

"Y/N!!! OH MY GOD!"

Her dark skin shined in the sun so beautiful and her smile was so perfect, she was so gorgeous, her beautiful Afro with a pick in it was amazing, and just her was amazing. And she was MY best friend.

"Hey, Amari," I say and hug her tighter.

"Come in!! I was just making food, do you want some?"

I nod, "Yes please. What're you making?"

She shrugs, "Nothing special, just some pizza."

I walked in and closed the door as she walked me to the kitchen.

"Tell me, how was San Francisco?"

I shrug, "I fell in love."

She gasped, "WITH WHO, BITCH!?"

I smiled, "This guy I met...I mean, he was so handsome and respectful and just like my type... but the thing is...he's my dad's best friend."

She hitched her breath, "Ooo, girl, it all was going well until you said that. I mean...how old is he?"

I shrug, "He's in his early 40's."

She widened her eyes, "What?"

I nod, "But he's perfect. The man who has been there to protect me from Thomas, the man who has made me feel like a queen every minute of the day, the man who made me feel like I was in heaven, and the man who gave me the best."

She smirked, "Y'all had sex, huh?"

I paused, "I mean, if we're talking about one time-"

"OH MY GOD- YOU DID? how many times!?"

I shrug and look down, "4...5...6...7...8 times."

She gasped, "I BEG YOUR PARDON?"

I nod, "It doesn't matter though. He gave me a promise ring and he had me meet his kids and everything. He even has done the bare minimum of respecting me and protecting me."

Amari got us some pizza and sat us both down, "Y/n, does your dad know about this?"

I shake my head, "No...but I wanna talk to him about it soon."

She nods, "Of course. How long will you be here?"

I paused, "My mom lied to my dad just to take me back here and not let me back to San Francisco. There's a lot more but...yeah."

Amari scoffed and shook her head, "I never liked your mom."

That's when I felt my phone began to ring so I checked it and saw James's name pop up.

"Oh my gosh- it's him. I gotta answer it."

She nods as I got up and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Baby, my love, are you okay? I miss you so much," I heard his voice on the other end.

My heart ached as he said those words, "James, I miss you so much too...but I gotta talk to you about something."

"What? What is it?"

I sighed and was on the verge of tears, "My mom won't let me go back to San Francisco because of Thomas and Roman...she unenrolled me from university and she got us a one way ticket."

James paused, "what...?"

"Babe, I'm sorry, I didn't know-"

"This is not your fault. I'll deal with her because there is no possible way Kirk will do anything because he doesn't want to make her mad and he doesn't know if you wanted to leave or not. But, I'll set things straight-"

"I don't want you calling her and making it seem suspicious to her as to why you're the one calling and not my dad."

"I can call and say you called me crying. I can say how I miss you and care for you and how it's not fair on your part for her to be doing this."

I sighed and wiped away my tears, "I love you, James...so much."

"I love you even more, Y/n, you're so perfect. But, if she still doesn't let you come back, I'm going to you."

I shake my head, "You don't have to-"

"If I can't see my girlfriend, I'll make an effort to see her. And that's you, darling. I'll make it as soon as possible."

I smiled and nod, "I wanna see you soon, James."

"I wanna see you so bad, baby...my house is so quiet and empty without you. Luckily we made that tape too."

I laughed, "Don't let my dad find it."

"Oh god, no. No, that wouldn't end well for us."

I nod as I sighed, "Well, I'll let you get back to whatever you need to do. You're a very busy man so, I never know what you could be doing."

"Im at work but they can wait a little longer-"

I shake my head, "No, go back to work. I love you, James...so much."

"Okay, hon...I love you too, so so so much, bye my love."

"Bye my love."

That's when we hung up and I looked back at Amari.

"So, what tape are you two talking about?" Amari asked and smirked.

I blushed, "You heard that?"

She nods, "Girl I am right here. I heard everything. But he sounds attractive too. And you gotta find out when your husband is coming here."

"Husband?"

She shrugs, "He got you that promise ring and he's making an effort to see you. Marry him."

I laughed and thought about it. Marrying him would be amazing.

James's Pov

I sat in the studio with the band as I couldn't help but think of her. Kirk seemed sad about it but he tried hiding it. So did I. But while we recorded, I couldn't. Help but hearing music and being reminded of her. Her body language that she gave off while singing was so unique and the way she sang was angelic...sometimes she even made me want to lay down and listen forever. I miss my girl. My girl.