Chapter 12
Authors Note: Ok I hope everyone is not getting bored with the story. I have read so many of these stories and I just always wished there was more "real" interaction, which is why I have them communicate so much and try and show what life could really be like. I am sure it's not all glamorous and so many people have written about the same things so I tried to make mine different. Anyways hope you all enjoy and thank you to everyone who sends me a review.
The next day Naya is scheduled to be at the recording studio early to start work on her CD. She is up early and leaves before daylight. Heather has plans to work with Ashley on her new movie later that day so Naya let her sleep in. They were both exhausted from the traveling and all the excitement they have had lately and she knew she could use the extra sleep.
Naya spent the day at the studio, barely having time to stop long enough for lunch. She met with producers, executives, song writers, everyone who might have a say in what type of album she puts out. They talked about the style of music, the song choices, songs she wrote versus songs written by someone else. They even talked about musicians and if she had any ideas about whom she wanted to work with. It was a long day of talking. By the time she left it was almost 11pm, she is exhausted, excited and a little scared all at once. She wants this to be something she is proud of, her family will be proud of and most of all something Heather will be proud of. When she gets to her car there was a note stashed under her windshield wiper. She smiled figuring Heather must have stopped by and left it for her since she wasn't able to talk to her all day. She unlocks her car and gets in taking the note with her. She puts the key in the ignition and lays her purse on the passenger seat as she opens the letter. She reada the first few lines and quickly looks around her, checking her mirrors, the backseat, she then tosses the note on the seat and starts the car. She quickly drives off without finishing the letter. A few minutes later she feels her phone buzz in her pocket. She takes it out slowly almost afraid of what it might say.
She lets out a huge sigh when she sees it is from Heather. I missed you today, I don't like not talking to you for a whole day, hope you come home soon. Love H
She quickly types – on my way now, missed you too, Love Nay.
Naya drives as fast as she can, hoping she wouldn't see any cops along the way. She parks her car and runs up the stairs to her apartment, opening the door and stepping in quickly closing it behind her. She sees the TV is on and Heather is sitting on the couch.
"Nay, are you okay? You're out of breath," Heather hops off the couch and walks to Naya putting her hands on her shoulders. "I missed you," she kisses Naya softly on the lips. When Naya doesn't respond she asks again "are you okay? What's wrong?"
Naya reaches into her purse and hands Heather the piece of paper that was left on her windshield. The blonde looks at her confused and takes the paper slowly opening it, not looking away from Naya. "Baby, what is this?" When she looks down and starts reading:
You would think with being a celebrity now it would be harder to get to you. Even with the bodyguards I told you I can get to you whenever I want. We will be together.
Heather throws the note on the end table and takes Naya's hand and walks her over to the couch.
"Sit, let me get you something to drink, are you hungry, did you eat?" Heather asks as she walks towards the kitchen and gets Naya a glass of water. Naya doesn't respond. "Here," she hands the water to her and can see the glass shake in her hand. "I think it's time to go to the police. This guy is obviously trying to scare you, and from the looks of it, it's working." Heather takes the glass back and puts it on the coffee table as she sits down next to Naya. "It's okay Nay, I won't let him hurt you, I promise," Naya leans into Heather and puts her head on her shoulder. "Tomorrow we go to the police."
"Okay," is all Naya says.
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After leaving the police station Heather is on the phone with Ryan Murphy. He needs to know what is going on and he needs to make sure Naya will be safe on set. She also asked if there was any way he could have a bodyguard accompany Naya back and forth to the studio and make sure this guy wasn't waiting for her one day. Ryan thought that would be a good idea and told her he would have someone over there that evening. Heather drove Naya that day to the studio and basically just hung around for the day while Naya worked on her CD. She was not going to let this creep upset her like that again. Heather had never seen Naya that way in all the time they knew each other, she hardly said two words all night and refused to close her eyes until Heather finally pulled her close to her and held her, and even then she's not sure she slept at all.
The next couple days Heather still takes her to the studio and picks her up, even though the guard is with her. He stays with Naya during the day and then follows them home in his car to make sure they get there alright and then there is another guard who sits outside the apartment at night.
A week has gone by now since the last letter and Naya seems to be relaxing again so Heather decides to meet Naya at a café close to the studio for lunch since she has been working late every night and they don't get to spend as much time together as they hoped. The guard is close by and on his toes since there are fans walking up to them and paparazzi taking pictures. The girls oblige their fans and sign things and smile as they pose with them. After about twenty minutes of this Heather stands and lets them know they have to go, they did want to spend some alone time together before Naya had to be back. They walk back to the studio hand in hand, Naya telling Heather about one of the songs she is going to record and how great it was that things were getting back to normal. That was until they reach the parking lot and Heather notices something white on Naya's windshield.
"Son of a…..Nay" Heather points to Naya's car.
Naya walks over to the car slowly and takes the paper, Heather immediately walks up behind her and engulfs her, "it's okay, I've got you and the guard is right here," she whispers in Naya's ear.
Naya opens the envelope and there is a note and a picture in it.
Since you want to play hard to get maybe I'll focus on another Rivera who isn't so guarded.
Naya quickly grabs the photograph out of the envelope and as she looks the tears start forming in her eyes. She is shaking and can feel the anger building, why? Why is this person doing this to her? And now he brought her family into it. Heather reaches and takes the picture out of Naya's hand. It is a picture of Naya's younger sister with a note on the back that says "easy target." Heather looks down as the first tear hits her arm.
"Nay, come here," she turns Naya towards her and holds her close as she waves for the guard to come over. "Please get this to the police," Heather hands the note and picture to the guard.
"Heather I need to go, I need to talk to my parents and make sure Nick is okay," Naya mumbles from the blonde's chest.
"Okay I will drive you then, go let them know you are leaving for the day." As Naya walks into the studio, Heather gets her phone out and sends Ashley a quick text telling why she won't be there today.
An hour later the girls are almost to Naya's parents house. They have not said a word since they left. Heather doesn't want to push, she knows Naya and knows that she doesn't like feeling vulnerable or feel like anyone has control of her. She reaches over and holds her hand the rest of the way.
Naya knocks on the door, her Mom answers, looking confused to see her daughter. She can see she is upset and after looking at Heather she knows something is going on.
"Hello girls," she says hesitantly. "Come in. I'm happy to see you, but I can tell by the grime faces you're not as happy to be here."
Naya gives her a small grin and a hug. "Hi, Mom." Heather follows and also hugs Mrs. Rivera.
"OK well your both acting funny, what is wrong?" The older Rivera asks.
"Mom," Naya starts softly looking to Heather for some support, "I want to tell you something and I don't want you to freak out."
Mrs. Rivera knows her daughter very well, and knows whenever she starts a sentence like that it's usually something big. "Naya Marie you cannot say stuff like that and expect me to remain calm, what's going on?"
"Nothing, really its fine I just want to tell you about something that's been going on for a few weeks now and now I guess it involves you." Naya sits on the couch as her mother follows and Heather sits on the arm behind Naya with her hand on her shoulder.
Naya tells her mother about the letter she received on tour and the threats she had received since, she informed her that this guy has put letters on her car at the studio and how she now has a bodyguard. She told her how he supposedly knows where she lives and wants to make her want men again and that he can get to her or her family whenever he wants. She also mentions that he has made threats against Heather as well saying he is sure he could turn one of them. Finally she tells her about the picture of Nickayla. Knowing her Mom is now more than concerned for the safety of both of her daughters she also quickly mentions that the police are looking into it but there isn't much they can do. Naya doesn't admit that much bothers her, but the tone of her voice tells a different story. "I'm scared Mom, I feel like I can't go anywhere without constantly looking over my shoulder to see if someone is following me and now he says he will go after Nick." When Naya breaks down her mother is shocked, she has never seen her little girl this afraid of anything or anyone her whole life.
"Honey, it will be alright, I will make sure Nick is fine and you don't have to worry about us, you take care of yourself," she kisses Naya's forehead.
Mrs. Rivera turns her attention to Heather, "Heather are you okay, sweetie?" Naya turns and sees tears streaming down her face. She quickly stands up and takes her in her arms.
"I'm so sorry Hemo, we really haven't talked about any of this and I never considered how you must be feeling, I know I would want to kill the bastard if…."
Heather cuts her off "it's fine, I'm fine," the blonde answers, "I just have never seen you like this and it breaks my heart that I can't make you feel safe."
"You do, I'm sorry, I'm fine Heath."
"No Naya you're not and I know that, I see the tears, I see the fear in your face, I held you when you were too scared to close your eyes, I know. I just wish you would let me help, let me be there, talk to me, you don't have to act so tough all the time, and act like your fine when you're not. I love you and I want you to lean on me when you need to, I want you to rely on me, like I do you, I am here for you." Heather looks to Mrs. Rivera who is just watching the interaction between the girls, "I'm sorry" she says to her "I didn't mean for all of that to come out in front of you." Mrs. Rivera just smiles at Heather and nods.
"Heather, I'm sorry, I guess I am not used to having anyone that I can trust other than my family to be there for me. I will work on it…..please just give me some time, I didn't mean to upset you," Naya places a gentle kiss on the side of Heather's head. "I love you too."
"So," Mrs. Rivera speaks up "the police can't do anything?"
"They are keeping an eye out, but that's about all they can do until he tries something," Heather says the last part very quietly.
"He hasn't though right, just the letters and the threats?" Naya's mother asks looking directly at her.
"Right, but I don't know Mom, that's why I want you to be careful and watch Nick," Naya responds.
"I will have your Father go with her to her sessions and make sure if she goes out it's with a group of friends and you should do the same young lady, don't go anywhere alone, you hear me?"
"I know Mom, Heather has been taking me to the studio and picking me up and the guard is with me all day, I will be fine," Naya says not sure is she is trying to reassure herself more than her mother.
The girls agree to stay for dinner not really being able to refuse a home cooked meal. Naya lets her Father know what's going on and is able to inform her sister that she needs to be careful. It's starting to get late and they still have to drive back so after dinner they decide to leave.
Mrs. Rivera stands and hugs her eldest daughter, "I love you, be careful and let Heather take care of you," she says as she gives Heather a big smile and winks at her. Heather returns the smile, grateful that Naya's Mom trusts her to take care of Naya and knows how hard headed she can be about letting people in.
