Is It Ever Gonna Happen?
This piece is from the first book, when Mitchie and Jason broke up. Yes, go back and read it, please. I will be posting random chappies like this! Have yourself a BALL!
I was a clever, bright, beautiful and hardworking girl.
And I was going to be a doctor.
Who wouldn't want that?
Well, Jason from Connect 3 didn't want me. I still remember how it ended, five or so years ago. He kissed me then looked me in the eye and said, "I am sorry Mitchie,but this thing between us won't happen. It can't happen, it won't work."
"Why?"
He sighed, looked away and said, "I really like you. In fact I love you. But it can't happen. I don'tlove you that way, and I can't continue pretending that I will."
I sat up, feeling my heartbeat pick up. I was angry. "Its Danielle, isn't it?"
He nodded, and I felt like grabbing the baseball club and smashing something.
"I am sorry." He lookedat me, and tried to reach out to me, but I shrank away.
"Don't touch me!" I yelled, getting off the bed. "Don't you dare apologise and think that I can't take it, because . . ." I sobbed, "because . . . because . . . don't you dare touch me Jason! Don't!"
"Mitchie . . ."
"Its over! I don't want anything to do with you, ever again. And I hope Danielle will make you as happy as I did."
"Mitchie, come on now, don't overreact . . ."
I stared at him, "are you mad? How dare you tell me NOT to over react? I spent my time with you, gave you my first kiss, let you grind on me, let you touch me inappropriately and you tell me, 'Doon't over-react' ? are you kidding me?!"
"I am sorry."
"Oh, I bet you will be!" I said, grabbing the baseball bat and rushing out to with his damn phone. I threw it on a rock and took the ball, raising it above my head.
At that moment, it started to ring. Oh crap!
I lowered the bat but it wasn't there. Where the . . .
"You don't wanna do that!" Nate said, showing up behind me. he was taller than me, despite the fact that I was way older. We were close, me and him. I have no idea why.
"I do."
He stared at me, seeing into my heart the way he always did. "You guys broke up?"
I nodded. "He said he doesn't love me that way."
"Well, he is a fool not to love you that way. Personally, if I were him, I would never let a girl like you go. You are rare."
"Thanks, though you should never say that. you sound like you are hitting on me."
"Oh, right. Sorry."
"I wanna go home though."
"You sure? You do know Sarah needs you around, right?"
"Yup, but she will be just fine."
"So, I heard that Jonas Brothers got dropped by their label?"
"Yeah, but I like them, and I think you guys should sign them up."
I was talking to Mr. Bradley and his son on Skype, and they had initially called to tell me about the news and find out how everyone else was. Jason was indoors, writing a song, I was at the restaurant avoiding people and Sarah and Caity were out shopping. Shane was sleeping, (what a girl!) and Nate was performing for some Diabetes benefit.
"You think we should? Why?"
Eugene had expressed his interest in me when I was seeing Jason, but he got a girlfriend. Even then, he had been really sweet about it. I found it weird.
I always got hit on by white guys. Hmm, must be something to do with the Arabic blood from my great grandmother. I had found that out recently. The hair was something weird. Sarah was named after her by the way. We both had really nice hair, despite the fact that we were luhyas. My mum didn't have her grandmother's long hair, but she bore the genes.
Even then, I never really want to talk about my roots, because everyone gets confused.
"Mitchie!"
"What?" I asked, waking up
"You said you think we should sign them, why?"
"Well, first, they are cute. Second, they remind me of Connect 3, third, they are mega talented, fourth, they are like all mixed blood cute. You know, Red Indian, German, Italian, Irish, the lot."
They stared at me blankly.
"Ookay, I googled that. but seriously, I think they deserve a chance. And you sign up young talent like my sister…"
"Yeah, we do, but your sister is different."
"No she's not."
"She IS different Mitchie. She is not from round here, and we thought that if no one was gonna take her then we would."
"Oh. Is that why you signed my sister?"
"Not that way," Mr. Bradley said. "Your sister is pretty talented. We think and know she will go a long way. We were willing to take every risk with her. We love her very much. I love her like my own daughter."
"Is that all?"
"What more do you want my dad to say?" Eugene asked, "that she is a dream come true? And that Connect 3 would never shut up about her? And that we were surprised she wasn't signed to any label? Because all that happened."
"So, how did the Connect 3 guys persuade you to sign her?"
"They said they had found their opening act but she was all the way in Africa. Then they played the video of her performing at the Talent Show."
"I was blown away," Mr. Bradley said, looking at Eugene, "and he couldn't stop saying, 'baby im a firework' and humming to the song. He couldn't shut up about it. Eventually, he posted the link on Twitter."
"And that is how she got the contract."
"And that is how twenty other record labels started to fight to get her."
"Well, if you guys don't get the Sons of Jonas, then someone else will."
The two men looked at each other, then smiled, "well, they have a gig tomorrow. You can come to LA tonight. We already sent you a limo to pick you up and take you to the airport. San Francisco is quite busy but if you can get to the airport in the next fifteen minutes, you can be here within the next two hours. We are flying you with the jet."
"okay."
"So, you will meet them with Eugene. . . "
"Wait, Eugene?"
"Yeah, who else?"
"Can't I go alone?"
"Uh- uh he has to be there. Everything must go as planned."
"Okay."
The Jonas Brothers were incredible! The show didn't have many people, but I could tell that we all enjoyed ourselves. Even Eugene was impressed.
"Hey, that was incredible! I love you guys!" I said when I caught up with them.
"Thanks," said Joe.
"Umm, I am sorry if I sound rude but, do we know you?" Nick asked.
"Umm, not really, but, you see that guy over there talking to your dad? He works for a record label. I am here as a fan, and as his 'date' and as a representative of . . ."
"Wait! You are Sarah's sister! I knew you looked familiar! You don't even sound like you're from around here!" Kevin exclaimed, and I smiled.
"So you watch the news."
"Eeem, actually, not really. I just saw you on Nickelodeon the other day."
"And on Disney Channel. So, you and Jason are dating?" Nick asked.
"Umm, no."
"Reallly, coz they said you were."
"Nick!" Joe exclaimed. "Are you?"
"Joe, Nick, aren't you supposed to be signing autos?" Kevin asked, making them leave.
"Interesting, huh?" I said and he nodded.
"I think it is pretty awesome what you did up there."
"Well, we love music. And I think its pretty awesome what you are doing for Sarah. And for us."
"Well, you guys make great music, so I would never want to deny you the chance to shine."
"So you are single, huh?"
"Yup, single as a pringle."
"Well, me too. Could we like have a coffee one of these days? If you are okay with it, that is."
I looked at Kevin, and smiled, "sure. Why not?"
"So, how did it go, you talking to the guys and their dad? I asked Eugene as we drove through the highway.
"Well, they were excited and they will be coming to the label on Monday."
"I thought you will be dealing with Miley?"
"Yup, her too. But things will go pretty well. I am glad you convinced us to sign them up. And yes,your sister is special to us. She is mega-talented and she is an amazing singer. We would never pass up the opportunity to sign her up, even if she was in the USA."
"Hmm, I feel better."
"So, are you going on a date with Kevin?"
"Why are you asking?"
"Oh well, coz I heard . . ."
"Right!"
"Come on! Its okay to go for a coffee. What if you guys date and don't end up together?"
"Why are you acting like a jealous boyfriend?"
He laughed, "well, coz I am one!"
"IDIOT! You DIDN'T!"
"I couldn't resist! It was fun!"
"You are a jerk!"
"okay."
"I hate you!"
"Love you too." At this point, he turned and kissed me. I kissed him back then remembered, oh no, he has a girlfriend, so I pushed him away.
"I am sorry, it can't happen." With that, I got out and walked to the gate of Caity's house and walked in, ignoring him calling out to me, and ignoring the tought of looking behind me.
Im done!