Chapter 8
Auntie Magi's pain, singing for the last time and getting on the plane
DISCLAIMER: right I know I didn't have one for the last chapter but I am fussy about my songs and I would be hurt if someone used it and didn't ask permission for it (I want to be a singer/songwriter some day) any way I own the song "CJ" writes.
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Tommy went in the ambulance with Andy. Tommy was shaking as he saw CJ lying lifeless on the stretcher. She had an oxygen mask on and a drip with blood was fixed as well. The drip was like a red snake towards CJ's arm. Tommy found it hard to fight back tears as he held on to CJ's hand. Andy placed his hand on Tommy's shoulder
'Not again! Please be ok! Please be ok!' thought Tommy. He was shaking like an earth quake at his hands.
"Tommy everything will be fine!" said Andy but he was seriously worried about his cousin.
"Can you please wait in the relative's room?" asked a nurse as soon as they entered the hospital and they went to the room they were guided to. The door moved and Auntie Magi emerged from the door way. Tommy anger built up like a fizzy drink bottle being shaken a couple of times.
"GET OUT!" shouted Tommy. Andy gave the look towards Auntie Magi. The rain was hitting hard off the window was Tommy held back tears.
"Look I've came here to explain what I meant by uncle Campbell raped me" said Auntie Magi.
"Have you been drinking again?" asked Andy trying to hold Tommy back.
"No I'm sober! Look sit down and listen to my story!" said Auntie Magi. Andy hadn't seen this side to auntie magi.
'She must been really telling the truth or she's a brilliant actress' thought Andy
"Ok we're listening" said Andy as he mouthed for Tommy to sit down. Auntie Magi toke a chair.
"I was adopted as a baby but I knew that my adopted parents weren't my real parents. They were good to me and treated me like there own daughter but I knew they weren't my real parents. I eventually found my birth certificate and I knew I was right. I had been adopted and my real name wasn't Kennedy it was Oakland. I asked my adopted mum and at the age of 18 I eventually found my dad..." said Auntie Magi
"My Granddad!" hissed Andy.
"Yes you see I was born before CJ's mom, Katie and your dad! I was at least two or years older than CJ's mom then about three or four older than your dad" said Auntie Magi.
"Wrong way around dad is older that Auntie Katie continue" said Andy.
"I didn't have the courage to meet them till was about thirty five or thirty six and by that point you were ten Andy, Dan was eleven, CJ was only six, Tim was five and Zac was only a baby. Not only was it the first time meeting you and the rest of your family it was also the first time meeting Campbell Petal. He stood there smug in his copper blonde hair and brown eye and that smile that wasn't to be trusted. The next day when your mum and Katie toke you, CJ, Dan, Tim and Zac out for the day to Saint Andrews while your dad toke care of the camp. Uncle Campbell stayed to help. I helped out as well. Later I went for a drink with him. it was a sort way to welcome me in to the family. I went away to the toilet and when I came back I went back to my drink and when I drank it I collapsed and the next thing I remember is him on top of me" said Auntie Magi trying not to cry. She wiped her eyes as she continued.
"Later on the next day he was rude to me when my sister wasn't there and he said "if you speak about last night I will kill you" I was scared to speak out. When your mum asked to take care of you and Tim and you came back with your homework wrong I lost control," said Auntie Magi. Andy felt him clench a fist.
"Why did you have to hurt CJ? She's innocent" asked Andy.
"She is the closest thing I have to killing him. I found out he and Katie died in the car crash and I was please but I was angry to know a part of him was still alive. And that part was CJ. Innocent? She has her father ruthless smile and the eyes of him" said Auntie Magi.
"Uncle Campbell wasn't a bad man. You shouldn't have to punish CJ for what he did to you. You shouldn't be fit to look after children" said Andy angrily. Tommy wasn't sure wither he was to be scared of this side that he hadn't seen.
"He raped me! He drugged raped me! That man wasn't fit to look after kids!" said Auntie Magi.
"He was a loving uncle! Ok he was strict but he was loving. He loved CJ like a proper dad. When he died CJ's world fell apart. It had fallen apart before with that group but she was on the rebound and now she's nearly back to her good self and you want to destroy it because of her father? You make me sick Auntie Magi" said Andy. A nurse came into the family room.
"Andrew Oakland, Thomas Pickles" said the nurse.
"Yes" said Tommy as he shoot up out of his seat.
"CJ narrowly missed an artery when she was shot and we've managed to get blood to her. She is in a tired state but you can go and see her. Only two visitors though and family only" said the nurse. Auntie Magi gleamed. Andy felt mad as the nurse left. He turned in anger to Auntie Magi.
"I ask you this on behalf of my dad, Rich Your brother. GO AWAY AND STAY OUT OF CJ'S LIFE!" spoke Andy through gritted teeth as he signalled for Tommy to follow him and the nurse. CJ was sitting up with a drip in her arm and stitches in her arm.
"Hey I wound up in her less than a week after I left," joked CJ. Andy and Tommy smiled and laughed.
"Yeah you love the food that much" said Andy. CJ's smiled faded as she began to cry.
"Hey come on CJ! Don't cry" said Tommy as he cuddled CJ.
"This means I have to move doesn't it? Sooner than I was told" cried CJ. Andy nodded slyly.
"The social worker said after you got attacked the first time if it happened again in a space of a week which she thought was unlikely then you would have had to move as soon as you were out of hospital" said Andy. CJ wiped her eyes as she broke free from Tommy's cuddled.
"The doctors they're keeping you in here for a week at least. I'll talk to the social workers again. I'll do that just now" said Andy as he left.
"I can't believe it!" cried CJ.
"CJ it's for the best. I'll never forget you!" said Tommy. He saw CJ had a note book. Tommy picked it up and found the pen beside the book. He wrote down something.
"My address. You can write to me" said Tommy. CJ wrote an address down.
"I know we can talk on msn but here's the ranches address. If you're writing to me remember to put CJ Petal" said CJ. Tommy smiled.
"Look Tommy I'm sorry if I seam a bitch for it but I think it's best we just stay good mates. I mean it'll strain not only on our relationship but also our friendship and I don't want to ruin that" said CJ. Tommy's smiled faded but then reappeared.
"Yeah you're right! You're one of the coolest girls ever and don't ever forget that! When someone teases you or you feel low never forget that" said Tommy. CJ smiled as she let a tear fall down.
"Promise me you'll visit during the summer!" said CJ.
"I will CJ! So will the rest!" said Tommy. CJ smiled as tears fell down. Tommy didn't know why but he kissed CJ on her lips which lead to a long kiss.
"Don't make this harder please" said CJ.
"Sorry CJ! any way I'll come by tomorrow ok! Do you want anything?" said Tommy.
"Chocolate and could tell Chaz that I hand in my notice and I have leave! Tell him I'm sorry" said CJ. Tommy smiled as he left.
"Tommy" shouted CJ. He turned round.
"Thanks for being the best friend a girl could have had" said CJ. Tommy smiled as he left. Andy came back in.
"The social worker said you have to leave as soon as you leave hospital. Like a week after you leave hospital. I've phone mum and she said you can go to the local school there to do exams and you'll get tutors to cover work" said Andy.
"Yeah! Thanks Andy!" said CJ as tears still fell.
"It's for the best. God knows it is!" said Andy.
"I know! Just upset I've just broken it off with Tommy!" said CJ. Andy looked surprised.
"Why?" asked Andy.
"It'll strain it being so far away! It's for the best!" said CJ.
"You're pretty upset about it aren't you?" asked Andy.
"I am but I have just to get over it. I'll only destroy Tommy if he falls for another girl but feels he has to stay faithful to me. I've been there and done that Andy and it isn't fair on either person" said CJ.
"I can't change your mind but I hope you thought about it" said Andy.
"I have any way sorry if I seam rude and stuff but can I be alone please?" asked CJ.
"Ok! You need your rest" said Andy as he left. CJ put out her light and lay in darkness as she slowly drifted to sleep.
CJ's few days in hospital went slow for CJ. She got bored with her cds and her song book was only filled with songs that would have made her upset. CJ left the hospital with Andy. CJ was quiet all the way home and when she was at home. She lay most of the time on her bed as Andy packed his stuff for going home. Suddenly the phone rang.
"Hello Andy speaking" spoke Andy as he answered
"Hello this is Chaz Finster from the Java lava may I speak to CJ" asked Chucky's dad
"Sure hold on" said Andy as he knocked on CJ's door and tossed the phone to CJ.
"Hey sorry I couldn't come and give in my notice" said CJ as she tried hard not to cry.
"CJ that's ok in fact I phoned to ask if you would do a finale gig here for tomorrow at the Java lava. A couple of songs." asked Chaz.
"Hold on I'll ask Andy about it" said CJ as she sprinted to the living room.
"Andy Chaz wants to know if I would do a gig at the Java Lava tomorrow." asked CJ
"Let me talk to him" said Andy. CJ passed the phone and he talked to Chaz about security due to the fact CJ got attacked at the Java lava once before.
"Ok she will and she'll be happy to do it" said Andy.
"Thank you Mr Oakland" said Chaz.
"No problem Mr Finisher. Bye" said Andy. CJ smiled.
"Don't tell mum I let you do this but I think it's best for you to sing one last time" said Andy.
"Thanks Andy I owe you one" said CJ as she gave Andy a cuddled.
"I'll remember that when we're on full time" said Andy.
CJ woke up early that day and for a Saturday it was pretty unusual. CJ picked out the songs she was doing and she even included her own one which she wrote ages ago. She looked and put it into her guitar case. CJ went into the living room.
"Morning CJ! I thought I'd tell you Monday morning is when we go to Scotland" said Andy.
"You bought the tickets then" said CJ trying not to cry.
"Yeah. I know you have had a tough time CJ but maybe coming here was the best for you! After all you hair is now a normal colour" said Andy.
"yeah God knows what's happened, happening and about to happen" said CJ as she smiled. Andy did another of his cousin nuggies to mess up CJ's hair.That day was spent helping CJ get ready. Suzie, Angelica, Kimmi and Lil came round to the flat.
"Right Petal spill what happened between you and Tommy? He's been moping around like spike for the past few days" roared Angelica.
"We broke up! I haven't told you guys! I'm moving back sooner than I thought and hoped. This is my last gig here" murmured CJ as she tried to fight back tears. The rest were shocked.
"So why break up with Tommy?" asked Kimmi.
"I know if I move away both him and I will be tempted by others and I don't want us being away so far to be ruined!" replied CJ.
"Yeah but you would be tempted here as well" said Lil
"Not really! One of my ex boyfriends moved away to Spain when I lived in Scotland and we were together and I went there to see him and I found out he had cheated on him three times" cried CJ.
"Tommy wouldn't do that" replied all the girls
"But who says I wouldn't! I think it's for the best we stay mates" frantically explained CJ.
"CJ I'll give you one advice girl! Go with your heart! It will always guide you to the right place" said Suzie. CJ smiled
"Thanks Suzie" smiled CJ.
"right make up, clothes and hair time" screamed Kimmi as she started to look threw CJ's wardrobe.That night CJ was perfect for her last gig. CJ was dressed in a gold Chinese dress with bronze heels. Her hair was curled in ringlets which fell across her shoulders. Andy and Torso didn't recognise her when she walked out the room when Kimmi, Angelica, Lil and Suzie had made her over.
"Wow!" said Andy
"Andy your cousin is hot when she gets dressed up" said Torso. CJ laughed as Andy hit him for his mouth being wide open.
"Torso you're too old for her. She's only 16 your 25" commented Andy.
"Torso close your mouth before a fly gets in" spoke CJ as she flicked her hand under Torso's chin to close his mouth
"Come one you have a final gig to do" said Andy. CJ smiled as they all left the house.
Mean while Tommy was flicking through the TV channels. He wasn't really watching it. Dil slid down the banister.
"Hey T coming to the Java Lava" asked Dil. Tommy shook his head.
"Come on T since you and CJ broke up all you do is mope around the TV" said Dil.
"Ok but I need to go and get something first" said Tommy as he rushed up stairs. He got a blue box and put it in his pocket.
CJ nervous warmed up her voice and tuned her guitar. Andy and Kimmi were with her behind the "stage". People filled into the Java Lava.
"I've never seen so many people" nervously spoke CJ.
"Not even with the S Club Juniors?" asked Kimmi.
"I prefer if you didn't mention that besides it was easier with that group but I had to leave. Any ways I'm own!" panicked CJ. Andy handed CJ her inhaler.
"Thanks" said CJ as she toke two puffs from it.
"You know you can do it CJ! We'll be in the audience" said Andy. CJ smiled
"thanks Guys" said CJ. They went to the area bit as CJ put on her lip gloss. It sort began to be a normal thing to do before she went on stage. Not a lucky thing as superstition wasn't what CJ believe in. More like a comfort thing.Meanwhile Chaz began to speak.
"Hello and welcome to the Java Lava. This girl had been on staff for the past week and we are sad to see her go. My son Chucky is here to introduce her" said Chaz. Chucky nervously went to the microphone.
"Well she's a proof that sometimes being unique isn't a bad thing. Ladies and gentlemen put you hands together for CJ petal" said Chucky. CJ walked out as the crowd were cheering and wolf whistling. She had her guitar behind stage bit. CJ opened with a song called "Fire me up" which got the crowd screaming for CJ more. Tommy fought to the front. He started opened mouthed. He had seen CJ before being girlie but this time is heard was beater faster than he had ever experienced.
"Hey well as most of you know I am leaving and I'm actually moving away from America. I'm going to miss most people but especially my new friends I made over here. Chucky, Kimmi, Phil, Lil, Suzie, Angelica and lastly but most importantly Tommy. I'm going to miss you guys" spoke CJ softly trying to fight back tears.
"This next song is my version of Areosmith's I don't want to miss a thing." Softly spoke CJ as she put her guitar and sat on the stool. She played an intro for her self. As CJ sang, Tommy turned frantically to Dil.
"you knew she was singing don't you?" spoke Tommy.
"I had to let you see her one last time" replied Dil
I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want fall asleep
Coz I miss you baby and I don't want to miss a thing
Coz even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing sang CJ to finished her performance. The crowd went crazy.
"thank you now I'll do this song then a wee break. This is one I wrote myself it's called "it should have been me". Most of you know about what I believe in and I think this song sums up what Jesus, God's own son paid for us." Spoke CJ. CJ placed the music up on the music stand. She strummed the chords frantically.
I saw ahead three crosses on death's hill
I gasped as I realised there out there to kill
For all the crimes they have committed
But in the middle, the man has done no wrong
And time seams so long
As he hangs on the rugged tree and slowly dies sang CJ as she was finding hard to fight tears.
I collapse as I start to cry
Why did this man have to die?It should have been me that boar the pain
It should have been me that cried like the rain
This man did nothing wrong
Yet he was able to stay strong
As he died on that cross
He was the key to heaven, unlock the gate
I know now it's never too late
To say thank you for dying
Though it should have been me sang CJ as she let a few tears fall. The crowd were waving their arms. Few had lighters flickering with the flame. CJ carried on singing. Chaz started to cry and Betty comforted him.
It should have been me sang CJ as the last note. The whole house roared with cheers. Chaz came on stage.
"CJ before you go away we are going to present you with this" said Chaz. Chucky came on stage with a blender and a certificate. CJ laughed and smiled.
"Thank you" said CJ as she toke them.
"Can I say we wish you the best in Scotland and work hard" said Chucky. CJ came off crying a bit.
"You were brill!" screeched Kimmi. CJ smiled. Tommy crept up behind.
"Hey" said Tommy. CJ turned around
"Hey" said CJ as Tommy gave her the blue box. She opened it slowly inside was a gold heart locket.
"I know you want to keep it as mates and this locket is for you and I'm going to miss you Clarissa" said Tommy. CJ was stunned and could help crying as she cuddled Tommy.
"I'm so sorry but it's the best for both of us. I will stay in touch and I'll never forget you as a mate" said CJ.
"It's ok CJ! Who ever you end up with will be the luckiest guy in the world" said Tommy. Andy looked over head.
'I have a feeling it's going to be you one day' thought Andy as he cleared CJ's stuff into Torso's car.
"Tommy all the best and never forget Tommy, God loves you" said CJ as she went to Torso's car.
Monday morning came to soon for CJ as she got up and help Andy load the car with her luggage. It was raining and Andy was unsure if CJ's face was wet because of the rain or her tears. CJ gazed blankly into the window of the car to the airport. CJ and Andy placed the luggage into being checked as well as Andy's passport and CJ's passport.
"Hey guys It's gonna be too quiet with out you guys around" said Torso. Torso cuddled CJ.
"Tell Tommy to stay in touch" said CJ.
"Don't worry I'll tell lover boy to do that" joked Torso. Andy laughed as he high fived Torso.
"Bye I'll come over soon" said Torso as Andy and CJ went to the departure lounge through the metal detectors. CJ sat on the sofa, forcing tears back.
"She's won hasn't she" asked CJ. Andy was confused by what CJ meant.
"You know she made me move back" said CJ. Andy shot up from the slumped seating position he was in.
"Look CJ Auntie Magi hasn't won at all. She'll be arrested for what she done to you" said Andy. CJ smiled as she wiped a tear away.
"I know you'll miss them CJ but I know you'll keep in contact with them" said Andy as he cuddled His cousin.
"Passenger boarding BA1344 flight to Scotland, Glasgow airport please board the plane" spoke a monovoice woman.
"Come on you'll feel better on the plane" said Andy as they walked towards boarding the plane.
WOH LOOKS LIKE CJ'S GOING BACK BUT WHAT WILL HAPPPEN TO TOMMY? WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO CJ? FIND OUT IN THE LAST CHAPTER OF LOVE IS LIKE A BLOSSOMING FLOWER.
