Chapter 8
I miss you
"Haley, please wake up. You'll be late!" Peyton wanted to pour cold water on her friend but she can see the tired form that lay before her.
"One more hour…Peyton" Haley mumbled in her sleep.
"Jake is gonna kick your ass if he finds out you're still not ready"
Jolting her to reality, Haley stretched out her arms and yawned.
"Okay, I'm up."
"Great! Now I can go to work" Reaching for her leather jacket, Peyton went directly out of Haley's room.
"Good luck and don't worry they'll love your art" Haley called out
Standing up, she mentally took a note to herself that she had to hire someone to clean her house.
Taking in her surrounding, Haley still could not believe her luck. She already has 4 houses at different parts of the country. Another 2 in Paris and Vienna and about a dozen vehicles. She lives a very charmed life but ….
Suddenly a loud ringing interrupted her thoughts
"Hello?"
"James, don't tell me you just woke up!"
"Good morning to you too, Jake."
"I need you here at the hotel in an hour, okay?"
"Sure, I'll be there."
This was one of the moments Haley absolutely hated her life. When she was still starting her career, the press flattered her by their interest. As time passed by, it bored her and she wanted her privacy back.
After taking a bath, she heard her stylist and make up artist calling her and telling her that they're going to be late. She couldn't care less, she's Haley James the diva, no longer was she a tutor girl. She can be late anytime she wants to.
Arriving at the hotel (as Haley expected) late, Jake immediately rushed her inside the venue of the presscon.
Most of the questions were about her love life and none about her upcoming album. This really pissed her off, especially when one mousy reporter asked her about Nathan. Seeing as she had to clear the air Haley answered
"Nate and I are best friends. He's always there for me but that's all we are, friends."
"Is his brother also a good friend of yours?"
"Um, No. I haven't talked to Lucas Scott in almost 5 years."
Haley hated where this questioning is going so she rose from her chair when she heard the woman speak again
"Oh that's too bad. You do know that he's staying in this very hotel right?"
Haley couldn't move. Lucas was here, in New York. In the same hotel as she, too many thoughts came rushing in. Fortunately Jake ushered her out of the hall.
"Did you know about this?" Haley whispered
"I didn't know Hales, I'm so sorry. We can go now if you like."
"Its okay. I want to see him."
Jake's mind went blank, he wasn't sure if he heard Haley correct but seeing her walk towards the receptionist and ask for Lucas' room number. Haley walked towards the elevator and Jake followed him inside.
"Hales, look at me. Are you sure about this? Have you stopped to think about what you're doing?"
"I don't wanna think. I just need to see him. I have to talk to him"
Haley was having a breakdown, Jake could see this. He can see the pain, hurt and even love.
"I thought you were over him"
Haley looked at him and said "I lied"
That's when Haley broke down and cried. Her sobs were heart wrenching, Jake had to wipe his own tears. Hugging his friend close to him, he patted her back and kissed her forehead.
Haley wouldn't and couldn't stop crying. All the emotions and feelings came spiraling out. Her sobs were uncontrollable. It only stopped when the elevator door opened. Removing her head from the crook of Jake's head she saw a familiar face. A face she has longed for so many years
"Lucas"
It's
been too long and I'm lost without you
What am I gonna do
Said
I been needin' you
I'm wantin' you
Wonderin' if you're the
same
and who's been with you
Is you're heart still mine
I
want to cry sometimes
I miss you
