August 20th, 2019 at 12:46pm
Chapter Twenty Three
Naww, she's so cute waiting for her parents and then greeting them. It really brings to attention how young and innocent she really is. Blowing off the boss for her parents... can't say I blame her. She's been waiting to see them for a long time now!
Mr. Eisen seemed slightly uncomfortable around all the half-naked girls, and his awkwardness increased with the appearance of John in nothing but his black boxer-briefs. - Literally snorted at that line!
I like her parents. They remind me of my own. Hahaha. They're pretty open minded with my music... the only time the judge is when I'm listening to pop music, actually. Hahaha. I loved Mr. Eisen's comment: "He's just copying David Bowie and Alice Cooper." - fun fact, my whole family is planning to see Alice Cooper when he comes out this year! I'm buying the tickets tomorrow. Hahaha.
JD was particularly charming, bringing a huge smile to Mrs. Eisen's face and earning an eye roll from Paige. - Hahaha! Smart man
Instead of shaking hands with Mrs. Eisen, he brushed his lips across her knuckles. "Tim. It is a pleasure to meet the both of you." -
"You have another reason to stay." - argh... I want to smack him. I understand he might know Tim better and might see in him the feelings he has for her (no doubt for me... he totally has feelings for her ) but maybe he should be having a talk with him, not her. I get that everyone wants to help... but she's not the one that needs it. He is. Sexy bastard. Haha.
"I don't want to be that person anymore. I have to accept reality, and my reality is back in Alabama. I have to figure my life out. The only thing I know for certain is that this..." She gestured vaguely toward the buses and the band members boarding them, eager for some sleep. "This isn't my life." - I'm so proud! She is so right... she needs space. Hopefully that space will make him wake up to himself.
But I am glad she's going to Florida. She should at least see the end of this tour... end it right!
Paige suddenly experienced a stab of guilt. She had treated him so unfairly. - I hate to agree... but yeah, kind of. I mean, he's a big boy and he can take care of himself and he knew it was what it was and nothing more, but still. He admitted to liking her and she doesn't really feel the same (at least from what I can tell) and she still hooked up with him. But hey, I'm sure he'll be okay. Not like he's in love.
"Because I'm a coward who runs from her mistakes," Paige muttered. Hurt flickered across his features and she hastily said, "It's nothing personal. This whole thing has been a mistake." - Naww, poor guy. But she's being honest. He will find another girl, I'm sure!
I might be biased, but I just don't see what she's really doing to Tim? Okay, so she hooked up with John and he doesn't know that... but realistically, she has no obligation to tell him or feel bad about it. He is the one who has made it more than clear that they are only physical and it is not a relationship. She is doing her best to go along with that, even though she's falling head over heels for him. If he ends up hurt, I feel like it's by his own hand.
She may not have been able to complete the thought, but I agree with Hadley that she needs to actually tell Tim she's leaving. He might suspect, but he still deserves to hear it directly from her. Honestly, how else was she planning to deal with it? Just walk away without a word?
"Surely I've swept you off your feet before?" - Smooth...
I'm glad she's realised she has to tell him. Sucks she was interrupted, but I'm glad she's at least made the right choice!
Chapter Twenty Five
Sounds like she had a fun night! Although surprised she avoided Tim instead of spending it with him... I suppose it's easier, emotionally.
"Damn," Manson said, lips quirking with amusement. "It's like musical buses around here." - Hilarious! But true...
A fresh wave of nausea had engulfed her, and it had nothing to do with her hangover. - I hope that just means it was an emotional nausea... but then, I did wonder if they ever seemed to use condoms...
I love that she's the first thing he goes to the second he leaves the stage... I know it's supposed to be a lust thing, but I feel there's more to it than that.
"Do not make this into something it's not. We have already discussed what happens next." - way too late for that, Tim! Whether you admit to it or not... it is more than what you insist you want it to be.
"I am not what you want. I have already told you. I don't know how to better explain this, how to make you understand. You just have to trust me." Tim met her eyes. "I am sorry, älskling." - I am frustrated by his excuses... they are far too cryptic and just... argh! Frustrating! It doesn't seem enough of a reason for him to reject her... is there more to it or is that really all it is? What other people may think? I guess I kind of get it... she is so young and green to the world and he is far from that. But I dunno. Argh. You got me all confused!! And second guessing everything!
Hadley is a good friend. I'm glad she has her to offer comfort
Chapter Twenty Six
She had been surprised by Manson pulling her into a tight hug. The gesture had caused her to cry, just a little. - Nawww!! Cute!!
I like that by the end of the tour, she was actually friends with the other dancers. They were still bitches, but I'm glad they got over their jealousy.
"You have no reason to walk away, Paige," Andrea retorted. "The only thing not going your way is your relationship with Tim. Are you really letting another man dictate your life?" - I know Andrea is not meaning to be hurtful...but damn. She's being a little bit selfish right now by not understanding where she's coming from and that this is what she genuinely needs to do for herself.
"The best thing I can do is leave. I've changed since I first met Alex. I was only twenty then, and I didn't know anything. Now I do, and I have to find out who I am without a man defining me." - Yes, girl! As much as it sucks she's hurting and you know I want her with Tim... if he's not gonna step up, then she's doing the right thing. She's being her own knight in shining armor.
I'm glad Andie came around. I get her reaction was born of hurt and not wanting to lose her friend... but I'm glad she realised it's what's for the best for Paige.
Well that was a rollercoaster! But I loved it! And now I've got the sequel!