Good & Broken

Oops!...I Did It Again

LA, USA
May 20th, 2020
Miley's POV

I've been home for a few days now. Liam has tried calling, but I just ignore it. Let's see how he likes it. Jessica misses him, but I told her that he won't be living with us. She asked why, but I had no idea what to even say. He stopped calling and texting about a day and a half ago. I don't care at this point. I don't wanna get in contact with him. And if we do I only wanna talk about the divorce, living arrangements, and the situation with Jessica. He said he regrets her. I don't know if he'll wanna see her. I know he doesn't want custody. He said he regrets her. So obviously he doesn't. I wonder why he stopped calling. No, no Miley. Don't wonder. You can't worry about him. What if something happened? All he's probably doing right now is filming. It's fine. It's probably nothing. I was sitting on the floor while Jessica was playing with her toys when my phone started to ring. I pick it up and answer.

"Hello?" I answer.

"Miley, what the hell? Where have you been?" I hear him ask. I realize it was my producer. Fuck. I forgot about my music. I'm all wrapped up in this Liam bullshit I forgot about my new album. "Hello..."

"Sorry. I was in Australia with Liam. We're-" Then I stop myself. I can't tell anyone about the divorce. Not yet. "We were hanging out. Liam missed us. So Jessica and I flew there for a few days. I got back a few days ago."

"Then why didn't you come and record anything when you got back? If you've been back a few days already."

"I apologize, I forgot. I can record some today. I can have Noah watch Jessica." I say, then I hear him sigh on the other end.

"Okay, good. I'm expecting to see you in an hour."

"Fine."

"See you soon. And don't be late." He commands.

I hang up the phone and dial Noah's number.

"Hello?" Noah answers.

"Hey." I say.

"Oh hey Miley."

"I know this is last minute but I need you to do a huge favor for me."

"Oh boy..." Noah says, sounding scared. "What is it?"

"Are you gonna be busy from now for a few hours?"

"What do you mean?"

"My music producer called. He wants me in the studio today in an hour to record." I say. "I know it's last minute but-"

"But you apparently think I have nothing better to do than watch your child?" Noah snaps.

"Jesus Noah what's gotten into you?"

"I have a life ya know. I can't just drop everything and watch Jessica. I have plans tonight."

"Is it rude to ask what and with who? I'm a protective big sister."

"I'm going out with this guy-" Noah starts to say, but I interrupt her.

"What's his name? When did you meet him? Where?"

"Miley chill out. I met him about a week ago. My friend set me up with him. His name is Ethan Chance Greene. He's nice. I've talked to him on the phone and texted him and stuff."

"Wait. You've never met him?" I ask, interrogating her.

"I did like once a year ago. At a party. I remember the fact he's cute and nice."

"What if he's a murderer? What if he's a rapist? What if-"

"What if he's a nice guy that you haven't even met yet Miley? What if he's a romantic gentleman?" Noah asks, challenging me.