Reflection 2:Better Together

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The next day was fast paced, I had an interview at an Australian television station, met up with Ruby for brunch, then drove back to the venue for a beachside concert in the afternoon. After the concert the girls and I had an M&G and I stood by Lauren for our photos. One picture was of her holding me from the back and snuggling into me, one had me on her back, and my favorite was a shot of the two of us, me standing looking annoyed with her while she hugged me, a look of pure happiness on her features. Eventually, though, Camila came over and ruined the moment pulling me over to her and after a few more pictures with her the shoot was over, signaling that it was once again time for us to part ways. I went to get showered in my room and dressed for the party. I threw my hair in a bun for the time being and slipped on the short black dress and some heels , then out my hair back the way it usually was. It was only going to get messed up with me murdering the dance floor. I took some pictures of myself before my text arrived saying that my truck was waiting to take me to the venue, a club not too far away.

The girls and I arrived at the party in separate vehicles but at the same time. When I stepped out, immediately I was swarmed with paparazzi.

"Paige, did you and Justin break up?"
"Are you hooking up with someone from Fifth Harmony?"
"What can you tell us about Justin's new girlfriend?"

I rolled my eyes ignoring the hounds and pushing my way into the party. The lights were already dim and the music was rolling. The club remix to Gotye's Somebody that I Used to Know was playing. I stood in the front of the door when I felt a hand on my lower back, "Hey, mama."
I relaxed realizing it was Lauren. Her hair was set in soft waves and she wore a lacy royal blue dress with strappy heels. She looked awesome as usual, those thick thighs accented by the dress.
"Hey," I gave her a quick hug first, then the other girls, complimenting their outfits. Camila wore a form fitting coral Nicole Miller dress, Normani a gray bandage dress with black pumps, Dinah a cutout black and white dress, and Ally in a classy yet sexy red dress and heels. They all looked amazing.
"Where's Charlie? I thought he was coming?" I asked.
"He's gonna be late." Lauren explained, placing a quick kiss to the side of my head, "you have plans? For the party?"
"Do you guys?"
Dinah shrugs, "We were told to promote the alcohol. You?"
I shrugged, "Same. So, let's go get drinks?"
We all made our way to the bar and ordered shots. A few minutes later, Lauren was tipsy. I could see it in her distant stare and how she was absently smiling, "Care to dance?" I asked as Do It Again by Pia Mia blasted through the speakers. The girl nodded and I stood to lead her to the middle of the dance floor.
"Get your girl!" Dinah called, downing another shot. I rolled my eyes.
Immediately I was pulled with my back to Lauren's front and we moved and writhed our bodies in time to the music. I worked my hips in all sorts of matters, even imitating the dance moves from some of my videos.
"Say heyyy!" I screamed, causing everyone around me including strangers to call out the exclamation. Soon it became a steady call and answer of "Say hey! Oh! Heyy! Ohh!"
A waiter was circling the crowd carrying a tray of drinks and I grabbed one, sipping it as I moved to the rhythms.
I'd honestly never seen Lauren smile the way she was now, and it was pretty much all over when they started playing Worth It. She started to do the choreography on me and I followed as best I could. That is until I felt her being yanked away from me, nearly spilling my drink on a girl next to me.
"What the hell?" I heard Charlie's obnoxious voice yell.
I watched on in horror and anger as Lauren tried to wrench her arm away from him, but he only held tighter, "Let her go." I said through clenched teeth.
"Why, so you can get you hands on her?" He spat at me, then turned to the girl who was now looking quite angry, "I knew I couldn't trust you, I leave you for fifteen minutes! Fifteen, Lauren!" By this time the crowd was silent everyone observing the fight going on in the middle of the floor, "Charlie, stop it, you are causing a scene. It's not that serious."
"You whoring around with your tour mate isn't serious?"
"Watch what you say to me!" She gasped. I watched on as the girls came over, Dinah grabbing my hand,"What's going on here?"
"This douche," I shrugged.
"Or what, Lauren? You'll break up with me? You do it and I will leak every single picture." The idiot grinned mischievously.
"Charlie, just stop, I'm sorry..." She mumbled.
"Lauren?" Camila asked, her lip quivering. I wrapped my arm around her waist.
"Let's go, we're leaving." Charlie instructed, pushing her. Big mistake. The girl tripped, and fell and in a literal instant Dinah was on him grabbing him my his shirt. I went for Lauren.
"Dinah, let go!" I heard Ally yell. I was too angry to try and stop the scuffle, Charlie got what he deserved. I was only focused on Lauren.
"Lo," I whispered, helping her to her feet.
She turned to me, tears filling her eyes, "I'm done with him." She pushed me back and got to her feet pushing her way through the crowd.
"Lauren!" I called, but she didn't stop. Her night was ruined, and it felt like it was all my fault. Fuming, I turned to Charlie, who was nursing a cut on his lip. Dinah had stormed off with Ally and Camila stood there like a deer. I walked up to Charlie, "Little Boy?"
He turned to look at me, "Touch her or come near her again and I will kill you." I dumped my stinging alcohol over his head and walked to Mila, "Hey, go home Camz. I'll find Lauren and the girls."