Randy and Me

Chapter 14

Problems

Natalie walked back to her hotel room, in complete shock. She could not believe what had happened between her and Randy just a few minutes ago. They had kissed, not only kissed but made out. He was engaged, she was in a relationship-this truly could not happen but it did. She went into her hotel room, and quickly drew a nice hot, steamy bath and put on a CD and was shocked at the first song that came up.

I looked away

Then I look back at you
You try to say
The things that you can't undo
If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day
I pray that we make it through

Make it through the fall
Make it through it all

And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you

You're the only one,
I'd be with till the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms

Wanna know who you are
Wanna know where to start
I wanna know what this means

Wanna know how you feel
Wanna know what is real
I wanna know everything, everything

I'm in love with you
Cuz i'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you

After listening to that song and how much it reminded her of Randy, she quickly turned off the CD and jumped out of the tub. She got ready for her and John's date and just sat on the couch, and watched TV until John came. Whatever show was on she really didn't care, because one thing was on her mind, and that one thing was Randy.

John came soon afterwards and noticed that Natalie was quite distant during the date.

"Is there something wrong, babe, you're distant?"

"Stacy was just being a bitch to me, Drew and Randy today."

"Why's that?"

"Well after you left, I went over with Randy and Drew. I just want the kid to grow up with his parents getting along, and stuff. Well anyways I went over, and she flips on Randy for something completely stupid."

"So this basically about Randy?"

"No. She doesn't want Randy to spend anytime with Drew and I. I think that is so wrong. Drew is his son. She has no respect for me, because somehow just like you, she is convinced that I'm after Randy, and Randy's after me, and that is SO not the case."

"I see, babe. But clearly this is Randy's problem, maybe Stacy's just jealous of the attention that Randy gives you both."

"Well Drew is his friggin' son, John. I don't really care about myself, but Drew is his son. She doesn't seem to understand that."

"What can I do, babe?"

"I know, John, but it really frustrates me."

"Babe, just let her alone. Maybe she'll come around." John said frustrated about the whole Randy situation.

"Yeah, hopefully. So how was the recording session?"

"Awesome, we recorded just one song, but we all had a good time."

"That's good. I can't wait to hear the album."

"I'm glad, this really means a lot to me. You ready to go, babe?"

"Yeah, let's go back to the hotel." Natalie said getting up and grabbing her purse as her and John walked out of the restaurant.

--meanwhile--

Randy and Drew were still in Randy's hotel room eating dinner when Stacy finally decided to come back.

"Hey Ran." Stacy said walking into the room.

"You cooled down now?"

"Why can't you greet me like you used to?"

"Whatever Stace. I'm pissed off at you. We'll talk after we tuck Drew into bed. Come on, buddy time to sleep."

"Ok, daddy. Let's go."

Randy went into the other room and tucked Drew into his bed, and then walked out to Stacy.

"What in the fuck is wrong with you anymore? You're acting like a selfish bitch. Excuse me, if I have a son to look for to now. I'm not going to give you all the attention anymore, and I want you to know that."

"Randy, I know this. It's just that I'm not used to it, and it is so clearly obvious that Natalie wants you."

"You know what this all comes down to? It's Natalie. You're jealous of her and I's relationship. Believe it or not, I've actually had previous girlfriends, you act as though you are just everything to everyone you know, and you're not. God, catch a grip, Stace. I'm not in love with Natalie anymore. We broke up, we've been broken up for five years now, come on. I'm marrying you in like five weeks, and you act as though like I'm in love with Natalie, and stuff. I'm just sick of you treating me and my family like shit."

"Your family? So, Natalie's your family now? After not telling you that you've had a son for the past four years, you say she's your family? What the hell, Randy?"

"Natalie has always been my family, I've grown up with that girl. Yeah, I know she made a huge mistake by not telling me about Drew, but we're passed that. Now, I get to meet and get to know the son I've never known about. I thought you would just welcome him with open arms, and you have not, which completely shocks me. I just want you and I to be together Stace, and you're just making everything difficult. I'm not concentrating on Natalie and Drew, baby I want to start my life with you." Randy said hugging her.

"I know that. It's just hard because you and her are so close. I mean, yeah I know Drew's your son, and I'll do my darndest to get to know him, but just understand where I'm coming from. We had this amazing relationship and then boom, it's on the rocks because of your ex and your kid. It's kind of a rather hard adjustment, Randy."

"Drew has not changed anything between us; maybe a little, but that is beside the point. He's my son and she was one of my best friends ever, and you just treat them like shit. Yes, it could have been a hard adjustment, but have you ever gave them a chance? No, I didn't think so."

"Fine, I'll try to get along with them for your sake."

"Fine baby, that's all I am asking for." Randy said kissing his girlfriend.