Demi woke up to the sun shining on her face the next morning. She looked at the sleeping man beside her and smiled as she cuddled closer to him.
'Nick looks more handsome than ever when he's sleeping-if that is even possible?' Demi giggled quietly. 'I can't wait to do this more often especially when we come out as a couple to the world!'
One thing that you learn early on as a star, is that you don't always get to spend as much time as you want with your loved ones. Even more so with singers, 5-6 days non-stop performances a week for the most part. Getting a 2 day break would be lucky. 12 day non-stop performances, interviews ,and photo shoots and a 2 day break was a norm for successful singers like Nick and Demi. Texting one another was real easy for the couple, 3 times a week skype sessions and those rare days off would be cherished by both-again once the couple's relationship was revealed.
Nick slowly stirred beside Demi, shaking her from her thoughts. Nick opened his eyes and smiled at Demi as he pulled her in for a kiss.
"Nick,-" Demi groaned "I have morning breath and I'd rather not put you off from kissing me in the morning!"
"Impossible," Nick again smiled "There will be nothing that will EVER put me off from kissing you!
And you don't have morning breath, I can detect a hint of the minty fresh toothpaste!"
"Well we better get up mister, a stars work is almost never done!" Demi remarked as she pulled from her protesting boyfriend's arms who pouted for a moment before following Demi to the bathroom to have a quick shower before breakfast.
"Did you have a good night honey," Mrs. Lovato smiled when Demi pulled up in her vehicle and entered her parent's house a bit after 10 am.
"Thought I would relax for a bit before you come with me for that in-studio radio interview in a couple hours"
"Well Demi, what would you like to do to relax?" Mrs. Lovato asked
"Bake some delicious chocolate chip cookies and face masks sounds like heaven" Demi said as she pulled her mom in for a hug.
This was something that Demi strived for after she left the treatment centre. Keep herself positive, healthy eating and spending time with loved ones to keep her from entering that dark place ever again.
"Well let's get started then!" Mrs. Lovato said as she began to collect the items needed for the cookie baking.
"Welcome back to Jack 93.1 FM and we are back with one of the music industry's best female singers Demi Lovato. Thanks for coming Demi and you mom Mrs. Lovato" the radio host Chris 'Mr. I-Love-Rock' Smith said as the air went live "Thanks Chris, its great to be back home in L.A. and to the Jack radio station" Demi smiled.
"Now Demi, you've had quite the year haven't you? Busy schedules, photo shoots and your trip to treatment. Glad to see you look happier and looking great after such a rough time!"
"It has been a struggle but thanks to my counsellors, parents, friends, awesome managers and of course, my fans-I couldn't have done quite as well without all of those parties involved.
I gained new perspectives while in treatment, re-learning to love myself and eat better yet still have those cheat days where I can splurge a little such as my mom's baking. I want to reaffirm just how bad eating disorders are and sometimes the media can be really harsh especially when it comes to how much you weigh. I don't want my fans to think bad things like that to themselves.
Not everyone can have great metabolism and be a size 0. I don't want my fans to think of me as a bad role model-not that my fans have ever said that. There were times when I could go online and cried when I saw all of those supportive messages I would get such as telling me that they love me and only want me to feel and get better. I made some new friends at the treatment centre and will definitely keep in touch with them. It is something else when you meet someone that experienced something similar or had maybe an even tougher issue." Demi said as her mom reached for her hand to give it a comfortable squeeze.
"What are your thoughts Mrs. Lovato?"
"Its hard to see your child go thru something tough as an eating disorder and bi-polar disorder.
You feel helpless and have to stay strong for your child and yourself. I did do some research to see what Demi was going thru and have been to some sessions where I would meet other parents who may have been thru something similar. I will continue to try and be the best support Demi has but not to the point where I'd be a nagging mother. Demi has a good head on her shoulders but did falter in the past year due to insecurities amongst other things."
"So you have a world tour coming up Demi, how do you see things working out for you?"
"It will be crazy, I've done a lot of writing and recording new songs that will end up in my concerts. I will be baring more of what is in my soul and my experiences. It is a bit daunting butI do have a stronger support system and my fans to help me while on tour. I and my managers have made it clear to have some breathing room when on tour. My label does endorse that and their love and support means so much to me like my fans, managers and family do to me. There will be some cities that won't get the opportunity to see me perform in their cities but I will make sure that they will be included next time I go on tour. My label has been starting a new movement and mandate for those signed to the label. They want to make sure that their talent isn't washed up like others that almost never get a break. Hollywood Records want to promote environments that the talent flourishes. Hollywood records make a lot of money from those signed and don't want their talent to go thru the harsh conditions that many endure."
"That sounds like a great movement and hopefully other labels do the same thing! Its something that me and my other distinguished colleagues have long thought of towards the music industry.
Now, I know that you do have a busy schedule ahead of you today so I won't keep you around to long.
As always, its a great pleasure having you with us today. Do you have a song request to play before we let you go?"
Demi smiled at Chris before saying "I would love to hear Sheryl Crow's song 'Soak up the sun' which is something I think we should all strive for!"
After a seemingly endless photo shot for her upcoming tour and sometime planning her world tour,
Demi finally got to end her day in the comfort of her parent's home. It was as good as being in Nick's arms when doing something like cuddling on their couch, watching a movie.
Demi melted in her bed when Nick's ring tone came on her phone.
"Hey Nick! How was you day love?"
"Productive but I counted the time before I could call you. I enjoyed your radio interview Demi,
it will help alot of people especially young girls!"
"Cheese ball," Demi teased "But I also thought the same when I could get those moments to think of you and how awesome you are to me!"
"I love you so much Demi" Nick cooed " I love you too Nick! So much its almost unreal" Demi smiled The two lovebirds continued to talk for 30 min before ending their call. Both looked forward to the day when they could freely love one another without any hate or disapproval that would come their way.
Both were resolved to make the relationship work due to their love for one another.
-End chapter Author's note: I hope you guys enjoyed reading the chapter. I do apologize for misspelling especially Demi's last name. Thanks to the reviewer that posted the comment. I would encourage any of you if you felt that I did or wrote something that you might have not liked reading. Good and bad reviews are what makes a good writer!
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