"Lilly, wake up." I heard Miley whisper in my ear.
"What, it's too early, it's Saturday." I whined.
"But you promised me you'd come to the meeting." Miley said while tugging on my arm.
"What meeting?" I asked while stuffing my face back into my pillow.
"Lilly, the meeting regarding my contract, I'm going to sing again." Miley said sounding annoyed. I noticed she was already dressed, meaning she gave me extra sleep.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry." I said sitting up and rubbing my eyes.
"Good." Miley said giving me a quick peck on the lips. "Now you get ready, I'll make you something to eat."
This was going to be a long day, I thought as Miley walked out of the room. I slowly got out of bed and removed my clothes, I put them in the hamper and quickly got in the shower. How I hated showering in the morning. Today was going to be long and painful. First I had to sit with a bunch of lawyers and big shots arguing about Miley's contract. Finally after that was done I had to go to the hearing, which will determine if Doug will be put on house arrest.
I finished rinsing my hair and got out of the shower. I took a quick glance at the clock, I still had 20 minutes before we needed to leave. After finishing getting dressed, drying my hair, and brushing my teeth I still had 10 minutes to spare. I was greeted by the smell of pancakes when I entered the kitchen.
"Here you go." Miley said happily. She placed the pancakes and a glass of milk for me as I sat down.
"Thanks." I said trying to sound as happy as possible. I had to be there for Miley, she's afraid the record company won't sign her because of what happened.
"Lilly, what's wrong? You've seem different during the last couple of days." Miley said looking concerned. I quickly stuffed some pancakes into my mouth to get me some time to think of an excuse. Nothing came to me as I swallowed the pancakes.
"Nothing, really. I'm fine Miley, just a little stressed over nothing trust me." I said while taking a sip of milk. "We should get going, I don't want you to be late."
"We're not leaving until I know what's wrong with you. Lilly you can't always be strong for me, I know what you're trying to do and I appreciate it so much. But I know there's something wrong, please tell me." Miley pleaded.
"I don't know, I'm just scared." I said not meeting her eyes. I hated admitting that I was scared.
"Of what Lilly?" Miley asked placing her hand on top of mine.
"Of Doug." I said and then whispering the next part hoping she wouldn't hear. "And that you will leave me."
"What, I didn't catch that second part." Miley said looking concerned.
"I'm scared you'll leave me, I'm scared Doug will hurt you if he gets house arrest. I'm scared for Jackson and even Jake. Miley he might be alive." I said putting my hands over my face.
"Let's talk about the first thing you said first. Why do you think I'd leave you Lilly? I love you." Miley said looking slightly hurt.
"Well if you're famous again, I don't know, there are other people out there that deserve you." I said frowning a bit. I hated talking about my feelings.
"Lilly, I'm the one that doesn't deserve you. I don't know how you put up with me! I'd never leave you I promise." She said kissing me on the lips. I smiled and decided to leave out the part of why I think she'd leave me.
"And of course they won't let Doug out, they'd have to be crazy to do that. But what about Jake being alive, Lilly he died years ago." Miley said frowning.
"Jackson's been getting letters, saying they have Jake." I said.
"Who has Jake?" Miley asked looking at me like I was crazy.
"Doug's followers, I think he has people out there working for him. They might of indentified the body wrong, it could of been a set up. The people identifying his body may have been working for Doug." I said angrily.
"But Lilly, wouldn't you think Doug would have his people find us and you now?" Miley said frowning.
"No, Doug would want to handle us by himself, but look we should go, we're going to be late." I said looking at the clock.
"Miley if I may!" Ron Miley's new manager said.
"Yeah sure." Miley said carelessly. This argument had been going on for the past hour. The open window was really looking good right about now.
"30% is way too much! I say 20% or no deal!" Ron yelled at the group of men.
"22% and we walk." One of the guys known as Neville yelled back.
"Guys, Guys! Ron leave it at 22% I could care less about the money." Miley said sounding annoyed.
"Fine, fine. So they get 22% of the money we make from the CDs, fan merchandise, and all that jazz." Ron said telling his personal assistant. At his words his assistant wrote down everything Ron had said.
"So Miley are you thinking about doing a tour?" Neville asked.
"I'm not sure, I'd do a few concerts around here. I wouldn't want it interfering with my other job." Miley answered.
"Oh right you're a teacher. You know Miley, for the sake of this I think we should hide your identity." Neville said turning his attention towards Ron expecting a negative response.
"I think Neville's right." Ron said. "For once. May you excuse me and Ms. Stewart for a bit, I mean Mrs. Truscott." Ron grabbed Miley's arm and pulled her outside, I quickly followed them.
"But you said you wanted me back as Miley Stewart! Not Hannah Montana." Miley said angrily.
"Listen Miley it all makes sense. If you want to keep your job as a math teacher it'd be so much easier if you kept another identity. The kids will only look at you as a celebrity, not as a math teacher. You'd eventually have to quit due to all the publicity. And what happens if your incident slips? Your career will be ruined, at least your alter ego won't be screwed." Ron said.
"What how the fuck did you know that?" Miley asked angrily
"I did a little bit of research on you before we called you." Ron said. "At first my company told me no, but I pointed out no one really knew and Lilly was 18."
"What? Now your company knows!" Miley yelled even louder. I grimaced at this, Miley was always extremely touchy about this subject. It made me a little sad and angry but I didn't blame Miley for not wanting people to know...I guess.
"Miley, Miley calm down. Look only two others know, don't worry they signed a contract saying they won't tell. No one cares." Ron said carefully. He looked scared of Miley, I'd be scared too if I was him.
"Fine, but I'm not being Hannah Montana." Miley mumbled.
"Good! Well how about I call you in a couple of days and let you know what's happening before we sign the contract. I believe you have somewhere to be in 20 minutes." Ron said quickly.
"Yeah Lilly and I should get out of here, if I stay here for one more hour I swear I'll..." Miley began to say until I grabbed her and saying my goodbye to Ron.
"Well that was fun." I said sarcastically.
"That was horrible." Miley said rubbing her head.
"Do you want to stop somewhere for food real quick? Maybe that will help?" I asked.
"No, we really should get to the court house." Miley said. "I'll be fine."
"Everything's going to be fine Miley." I said knowing she'd get what I meant.
"I hope so Lilly, I hope so." Miley said frowning.
"The state of California vs. Doug Hogan." The judge said as the remaining people came in and sat down. The doors being locked. I was in the first row with Miley, Jackson, and my mom. I could feel Doug gazing at me, but I was too scared to look up. Miley seemed to noticed and softly placed her hand on my leg. I gave her a small smile but continued to avoid Doug's gaze. The courtroom was kind of crowded. Doug's lawyer stood up first.
"Your honor, Doug has been displaying excellent behavior for years now. He has been volunteering in feeding the homeless, fixing electronics around the prison, and has never gotten into a fight with anyone. And here are letters from places Doug has volunteered at and notes from the prison guards saying how excellent Doug's behavior has been." His lawyer said handing the letters and notes to the judge.
"Very well then." The Judge said looking over the notes. "Good, very impressive."
"Your honor, this man over there," The prosecutor said. "Is a murderer, it is only right he pays his punishment. And do not forget he held those two girls hostages, he tied one up and almost forced one to marry him. Good behavior or whatever you call it, this man is dangerous. And should not be let out even if only under house arrest. He is a threat to anyone who walks in his path."
"Very well Mr. Smith. Is that all?" The judge asked. "Seeing this case rest in my hands, I will be making a decision."
The judge sat there for the next 20 minutes, looking over sheets. Growing bored and nervous I finally got the guts to make eye contact with Doug. He seemed to notice this the second I looked at him and he locked eyes with me. He gave me a crazy grin, sending shivers throughout me.
"Alright, I have come to my final decision. I must admit it was not an easy one. I sentence Doug Hogan to 8 months house arrest. If he wants to go to a store, his parole officer must go with him. He must never contact Lilly and Miley Truscott, and if he does he will be put back in jail for life, and may possibly face the death penalty due to whatever his crime may be. After his 8 months he will be sent to an institute where he will be free to travel only in California, but he may never enter Malibu." The judge said.
No, no I thought this is just what Doug wants, he doesn't want freedom he wants revenge. Now he had his chance, all he needed was this bit of freedom, he could gather back up his supports this way.
"No you can't!" I yelled." That man killed my fucking brother! He doesn't care for freedom he wants his revenge on me! Don't let him go, don't!"
"Lilly, come on lets go." Miley said dragging me out. My mother and Jackson soon following. Tears were now streaming from my eyes.
"No, no they can't, he's going to take you from me." I said grabbing onto Miley.
"Nothing is going to happen to me or you or anyone. Shh it's okay Lilly I'm here." Miley said holding onto me.
Sorry for taking so long. Anyways hope you liked this chapter, review:)