Demi POV
Today is the first day back at work since my fathers death, and I wasn't too sure what I was going to expect. I mean anyone can walk on that stage so I guess I'm just going to try and be strong. I looked at my phone before we were all expected to walk out to our judges seat seeing I had a lot of texts from family and friends. I know my phone will be with me at all times but I felt like I needed to read these messages before going out
***Text messages***
From Mum: I'm so proud of you sweetheart, stay strong out there today. Do us all proud we will see you after the auditions. I love you baby girl xx
From Eddie: Words can not describe how proud I am to call you my step-daughter. You have done everyone proud darling. Go out there and rock that judging panel like you always do. See you after he auditions. Love you xx
From Maddie: Demdem I love you so much, you are so strong going back to work so soon. Rock that panel, I will be watching from the crowd xxx
From Dallas: I'm so proud of you little sis, I know we never saw eye to eye with him but dad will be proud of you. I'll be in the crowd watching, so go out there and rock that panel x
From Marissa: I love you so much biff. You are quite possibly one of the strongest people I have ever known. Just go out there and rock that panel, and I'll be watching in the crown with your family and that amazing wife of yours x
From Wifey 3: I just want to say I love you, I love you so much I could actually cry at how much I love you and how proud of you I am. I'm so incredibly proud of how strong you are getting back on that panel with only a short time off. I will be out there just to the right of the panel as your facing the stage, if you need me. I love you so much baby xxxxxxxxxxxx
***End of messages***
I smiled reading through them messages and had tears coming to my eyes. To know I have these 6 amazing people out in the crowd will help me get through this first day back at work. I felt heard someone knock at my dressing room door
"Come in" I just stayed sitting in my chair, playing games on my phone. I didn't look up thinking it was just one of the runner telling me it's time to head out.
"Hey baby girl, you ready to head out. I spoke to Simon and me, you and PauPau are going to walk out together" I looked up when I heard it was Kelly. She walked over to where I was sitting, wrapping an arm around my shoulder
"Yeah I'm ready to go" I locked my phone, checking my make up before Kelly and I left my changing room. As i walked out I met Max who was stood just outside my dressing room door handing him my phone. Paulina was also stood talking to Max waiting for me to come out.
"You ready to go chica" I nodded my head, grabbing both their hands walking towards the door we walk out off. Simon had already gone so it was our turn. As the music changed we made our way out, Kelly and PauPau making sure I'm in between them and kept a hold of my hand. As we made it to the panel, the crowd were going crazy chanting out our names. I had a smile come to my face when I heard 'WE LOVE DEMI' being chanted.
As soon as we made it to the panel Simon gave us all a hug and introduce and done the talk at the start the show go started.
Naya POV
I knew today was going to be a hard day for Dem, first day back at work after her fathers death. I made sure I was able to come down to the auditions with my in-laws and Marissa. I was with Demi back stage for a little while before I made my way out into the arena where Demi's mum and step-dad and sisters were sat. I was the only one who they would let back stage before the show I don't know why because usually they allow a few people backstage
"How did she seem before you had to head out here" I heard Dianna talking to me. I lent forward so I could talk to her as I was sad next to Maddie and Marissa
"She seemed okay, obviously anything could happen on that stage. She didn't really say much we just cuddled up in her dressing room. She did say she was a little nervous and won't know what to do if someone mentioned her dad or came on and when they talk about themselves and mention a bereavement close to them. But I just told her to stay strong and if it gets too much then tell Simon or look across to one of us and we will be there straight away" Dianna nodded then faced the stage, when there was announcement to say the first audition will be out any minute now.
I took a quick drink of my water before placing the bottle back on the floor. Demi looked towards us trying the find us so I made a heart with my fingers, which she made one back and blew me a kiss. Demi turned back around as the first audition of the day had just walked on. Let's just say, this person was rubbish, so out of tune and like Paulina would say it was a little 'Peachy' the judges all said that it was terrible and sent this person on their way.
After that there was some really good contestants and some bad ones, but apart from that so far so good. It was the last audition before a quick break, when the next person walked on, he did look a little creepy, and when he started it was like he was singing in a horror film. During the song he started singing to Demi which I could tell made her uncomfortable and was hiding away from him. She was looking over this way and I could see she said 'mami'. The judges gave there opinions then it was a quick break. Demi went off then made her way back to the table. I felt a vibrate against my leg so I looked and seen it was a text from Demi.
****Text Message****
From Demi: Come over here quickly xxxxxx
I got up and walked over to Demi, stopping to sign some autographs on the way over. I walked up the the steps to the panel and placed my hands on her shoulders, rubbing them a little giving her a massage. Demi turned around in her chair so I could see her, I crouched down so I was level with her.
"Hey baby" I gave her a quick kiss, placing my hands on her legs, rubbing them gently.
"Hey, are you having fun watching the auditions" I nodded my head, i heard a few wolf whistles and some fans started chanting 'kiss' 'kiss' 'kiss' Demi and I just chuckled shaking our head
"I am. That person before break was a little creepy though" I rubbed her hands, looking up when I heard faces next to me. Then heard a 2 minute call.
"I know he was. So far so good though. Guess time will tell" Demi squeezed my hand
"Time will tell. Right I best go and sit back down in my seat. I love you babe" I stood back up, Dani standing up as well, we shared a quick hug, I give her a little squeeze kissing her neck. We pull away and share a sweet loving kiss. The crowd went wild we pulled away I gave her a quick peck before walking back to my seat.
"I love you to baby" Demi gave me a little wave. My wife is the cutest fair play
I made my way back to my seat and sat down next to Marissa. We were just talking about random things when I heard someone say the auditions will be starting again
Demi POV
So far this morning every thing has been great, we have seen some great auditions and possibly the winner we have also seen a tonne of people who have been terrible but hilarious at the same time, especially that creepy dude who started singing to me. By the time break had rolled around I was happy so far and just wanted to speak to my wife.
As the second session went by everything had been amazing, there were the ones which were terrible and some where they just want to make you get up sing and dance. Lunch time rolled around and we headed backstage to have a 45 minute lunch just talking, if we had guest at the auditions they were able to come back so I was sat round the table talking to my family.
Once lunch had finished and we had all headed back out to the judges table,mother final session of the day got underway. Everything had been going amazing, up until now!
"Hello, what's. You name and age and how are you doing today" I asked really cheery, in front of me was this young man probably early 20's maybe under
"Im Jake, i'm 19. I'm very good thanks. you?" He asked back with the so much enthusiasm
"I'm very good thank you. Why are you auditioning today?" I asked him, he looked as if he was trying to think about what to say. I really hope he isn't going to say something that'll upset me
"I'm here because I love to sing, I'm always singing around the house, but recently I stopped because of certain things which have happened in my life" I nodded my head, guessing the reason straight away. I felt Kelly's hand grab mine under the table and give it a squeeze.
" Okay, what song will you be singing today" I didn't really want to get into it and I think the other judges guessed that
"I will be singing Lonestar- I'm already there" I nodded trying to think of what song that was' I felt PauPau put her hand on my knee giving it a gentle squeeze
"Okay take it away" he nodded. He lifted the mic up to his mouth, as soon as the song instrumental came out I realised what song it was
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
I felt tears in my eyes and looked towards Simon who was already looking at me, he mouthed to me asking if I'm alright and I shook my head no. Kelly pulled me towards her and started to rub my back and just whispering nice things in my ear. He turned towards Max and waved him over and said something to him. Max made his way up onto the platform where the panel is and whispered in my ear
"Do you want to go back stage" I didn't say anything, just nodded my head. I stood up and made my way to the steps, before I was even at the bottom, Naya was already there waiting. She wrapped her arms around my waist whispering in my ear telling me how much she loved me. Max had a hand on my back and his other arm out just making sure no one came near me. As soon as I got back to my dressing room I just completely lost it. I think if Naya didn't have her arm wrapped around my waist I would of been on the floor.
"How could someone be so fucking stupid. There was a notice to say not to mention anything about my family or anything similar to it. And he comes on and sings that song" I wasn't happy I was angry and upset
"Shhh baby, I know, I know. But calm down. There was always going to be the odd one or two who wouldn't listen to" I heard Naya coo in my ear, rubbing my back up and down trying to get me to calm down
"Don't go choosing his side" I was annoyed Naya would be even try and stick up for him
"Hey, I'm not, he shouldn't even mention what he did, and I'm annoyed that none of the other judges didn't say anything before he even started singing " I heard Naya. She picked me up and carried me over to the sofa so we could snuggle before I'm ready to go back out and judge
"I know, I'm sorry for snapping. I just really miss my dad, more then I ever thought I would" I snuggled into Naya, try not to move too much as I didn't want her to start getting hard.
"I know you do baby. You've done so well up till now" I felt her kiss my forehead, still rubbing my back
"I never thought I would be be like this, after having very little to do with him over the years. But it's hit me so hard, thinking I should of done something to try and help him more. He was struggling with mental health and I should of helped him" I broke down again burying my head in Naya's neck. Naya just started to whisper sweet nothings in my ear
"I know baby. But blood is blood, whether you were close all not its going to hurt" Naya moved slightly so we were lying down on the sofa "you weren't to know what your father was going through baby. Don't feel like your too blame. You've done an amazing thing where you have set up the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Programme where you can help other people going through mental Health" I nodded my head.
"I don't want to go back out there. I just want to stay here with you" I placed small kisses on Naya's neck
"Okay babe. I'll call Max in and get him to go out and tell the other judges. Do you want the rest of your family back here or want them to stay till the end" I didn't want to talk any more but I knew I had to so she knew if I want y family back here
"Tell them to stay" Naya nodded before she went about calling Max into the dressing room.
"Max could you come here please" Naya called out to Max. He came in giving me a sad smile before waiting on what Naya needs to talk to him "Could you go and let Simon know Dem won't be back out, and let her family know that as well. Also cam you tell them Dem wants them to stay out there until the auditions finish"
"Yes I will do Naya" I smile back at Max before lying my head back down on Naya burying it in the crook of her neck. The door closed and we just lay there. My eyes started to get heavy and I think Naya could tell this
"Go to sleep baby. I'll wake you up when it's time to leave" I gave a slight nod before shutting my eyes. Naya started to run her fingers through my hair, knowing this always. makes me sleepy
"I love you baby" I heard Naya
"Wuv you" I mumble. Naya chuckling at reply.