Chapter Twenty Two

At the Orange Duck:

Jeff was a complete gentleman. He took out both Lisa and my chairs for us. After we had ordered. I went to the bathroom

“We’ll be right back,” Lisa rose from her seat and gave Jeff at kiss. She followed me into the bathroom.

I ran to the bathroom and locked myself into a stall. I felt nauseous and sick.

“Emily…you have to give Nick a chance,” Lisa said.

“Uherff….” I muttered. I grabbed my stomach and threw up into the toilet. Lisa knocked on the door

“Emily! What’s going on?” she ask ed

“I feel terrible,” I said

“Physically or emotionally?” she asked warily.

“BOTH!” I shouted as I threw up one more time. I could hear the soft piano music in the background.

“Want me to leave you alone?” Lisa asked me.

“I’m out.” I flushed the toilet and walked out. I washed my hands and rinsed my mouth with the sink water. She handed me a mint. I popped it into my mouth. The bitter flavor agreed with me.

Tears welled up in my eyes. Lisa looked at me

“Emily…is it Nick? Is he what’s making you so upset?” she asked me. I nodded.

“And…” I paused to look at her

“And what?” She persisted

“I didn’t get my period last month,” I whispered. Lisa’s eyes grew as large and as round as melons.

“You…you and Brian…?” she asked me. I sobbed

“Me and Nick,” I said sobbing. I felt sick all over again and ran to the stalls again.

“Oh…my…god,” Lisa clamped her hand over her mouth. I turned away and threw up.

Two girls walked in just then. They eyed me as they both turned to the sinks to put on their makeup. I straightened up myself.

“Excuse me?” One of the girls looked at me

“Yes?” I asked

“Is your name Emily?” the other girl asked.

I nodded at them. They both glared at me

“We read about you! You’re the one reason why the tour was canceled! Even after they found Brian and you in the woods! He didn’t want to do the tour! You broke Brian’s heart you bitch!” The girl shouted. The other one slapped me. I gasped. I put my hand on my cheek and ran out of the bathroom. I didn’t have any tears this time. I was just sad. All my tears were gone already. I leaned against the door. I could hear Lisa

“Listen up whores! You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about so fuck off!! Leave her alone! For your goddamn information it was Brian who broke HER heart so watch what you say before you open your dirty mouth!”

“And you!’ Lisa continued. She must’ve been pointing at the girl who slapped me

“You piece of no good trash. I cannot believe that you are a fan of the Backstreet Boys, they will certainty hear about this!” Lisa shouted

“What? It’s not like you know them!” the girl cried smugly. The one who asked me who I was.

“Oh I know them. And believe me, when they hear about this, they won’t want to have anything to do with you!” Lisa cried. I could hear one of the girls crying.

“We’re so sorry, I’m just so upset that the tour was canceled…please. Tell Emily that we’re so sorry!” I gritted my teeth. She was being super sweet only because she wanted to get through Lisa to meet BSB.

“Save your sap honey,” Lisa said pushing the door opened. She smiled when she saw me leaning against the door.

She wrapped me in a hug “Are you okay?” She asked me. I shook my head. Jeff came over to us and asked us what happened. Lisa told her about the encounter with the so-called fans. Jeff shook his head

“How pathetic,” he said shaking his head. I looked at Lisa. She was really lucky.