Confusion (Sequel to I Wish...)

Chapter 21

Chapter song: Falling Over Me by Demi Lovato
-6 months later-
(Becca's pov)
-3am-
-Becca's dream-
Max had me tied to a chair. I could feel his presence nearby. I struggled and desperately begged to get free, but my mouth was taped shut.
"No one's here to save you this time"
Max walked up to me as I screamed and tugged at the ropes.
"You've been bad, baby. Time to pay the price"
Max had a knife in his hand. I grew scared and yelled until my throat hurt. Max shushed me as the knife touched my neck. He started to press it deeper until I lost breath.
-end of dream-
I shot up from my sleep and panted. I started to choke up and cry.
"Becca, Becca, what's wrong?"
Justin was wide awake, signaling that he's been awake for a while. I looked at him in tears.
"Justin"
I pulled him close and cried in his bare chest.
"Becca, what were you dreaming of, baby?"
He held me tight and rubbed my back.
"H-he had m-me...and h-he was g-gonna k-kill m-me J-Justin"
I sobbed as he pressed his lips on my temple.
"Don't cry, babygirl. It's gonna be ok. He's not gonna get near this place. I promise you, Becca"
Justin dried my eyes.
"P-promise?"
I started to calm down and sniffle.
"I promise"
He hugged me safely then kissed my cheek.
"Now, get some rest. I've gotta get up early to go to the studio. You know I hate mornings"
He pulled me closer until I could feel nothing but warmth and safety.
"Thank you, Justin"
I kissed his shoulder.
"You're welcome, baby"
He whispered before everything fell silent. The only thing I could hear was his breathing and his gentle heartbeat.
-7am-
Coldness spread throughout my body, and I started to whimper.
"Justin"
I realized he wasn't there, and I sat up and searched the room.
"I'm right here, baby"
Justin appeared behind me.
"Oh, sorry"
I looked at my hands.
"You want to come with me to the studio?"
Justin offered.
"Sure"
I nodded and sat up.
"Let's go. Don't worry about what you're wearing. You look gorgeous"
He winked then wrapped me in a blanket. It's too early to be blushing, but I did. Justin led me into the car and drove.
"You want Starbucks?"
He glanced at me while driving.
"Yea"
I nodded as he went through the drive thru.
"What do you want, bae?"
He asked me.
"Uhm, can I have a mocha frappe with a brownie?"
I hated to spend his money.
"Sure"
He grinned and ordered mine first, then he ordered a coffee and a sugar cookie for himself.
"Here, baby"
Justin handed my order to me.
"Thanks, Justy"
I smiled at calling him that. He smiled and started driving again.
"Aren't you supposed to have bodyguards?"
I questioned him.
"Not if it's personal. Going to the studio or my house is personal. They're unknown locations"
Justin explained. I smiled and nodded.
"I'm sure my manager and Usher will like you"
Justin parked and helped me out. He unlocked the building's door and opened the door for me.
"Oh, you must be the Becca that Justin's mentioned"
A tall guy with dark hair and a friendly attitude walked up to me.
"Uhm, hi"
I glanced nervously at Justin, who was smiling sheepishly because of what Scooter said.
"Hey, your dad was the one who beat up Justin, right?"
A dark-skinned guy with sunglasses smiled at me.
"Uhm"
My cheeks heated up.
"I'm just messing with you. I'm Usher, by the way"
He held his hand out for me.
"Nice to meet you"
I was still slightly blushing.
"Well, I hope you like Justin's voice, because that's all you hear in here"
Scooter nudged Justin.
"I love Justin's voice"
I nudged Justin too.
"Ok, let's get this over with. Baby, you can relax on the sofa. We're gonna record a few songs. I'm sure you'll like that"
Justin motioned to a soft-looking couch. It felt incredibly comfy, and I laid down with the blanket that Justin gave me.
"Let's get started"
Scooter gathered a few papers. I heard Justin do different kinds of vocal warm ups. He sounded so cute and I giggled. Justin grinned widely and winked at me. After minutes of warm ups and setting up the studio, Justin started practicing lyrics under his breath.
"You ready?"
Usher messed with a few buttons and notches.
"Yea, let's do this"
Justin entered a small room and put headphones on. Soon enough, Justin started singing. His voice made my heart skip beats and get me excited. Justin's amazing voice floated throughout the room. I was devastated when it ended.
"What'd you think, bae?"
Justin looked at me. I don't know why he depends on my opinion. I mean, what if I say no? Does that mean he just deletes it?
"It's amazing"
Of course, to me, all his songs are perfect. There's not one song that I don't like.
"Thanks, babygirl"
He made me blush. Justin started working on another song while my eyes got heavier. I hope Justin doesn't mind if I doze off a bit. I swear, falling asleep to Justin's voice is like a lullaby.
-12pm-
"Becca, it's time to go, baby"
Justin's voice woke me up. I stretched awake and rubbed my eyes.
"You ready to go, beautiful?"
Justin stroked my cheek. I nodded.
"Justin"
I grabbed his hand.
"Hm?"
He gave me his attention.
"Where's the bathroom?"
I sat up.
"It's across the hall"
He pointed to a hallway.
"Ok, thanks"
I made my way to the bathroom, knowing that Justin was probably watching me. The bathroom was fancy. Well, of course it is, because this place is full of rich people. My phone buzzed, and I saw a text from....Max
"This isn't over baby"
The text read, and I stood frozen, my heart racing. I took deep breaths. Ok, maybe he's just messing with me. This isn't real.
"Becca, are you ok?"
Justin knocked softly on the door.
"Yea"
I got myself together and walked out.
"Sorry, I was just a little worried"
Justin smiled shyly.
"It's ok"
I smiled, hiding the fact that I was freaking out inside.

(A/N: back to school tomorrow😒)