Chapter 46: Because of You
Well the countdown had begun. It is officially May 18th.. the
guy's album comes out and it's my birthday. I told Brian to down
play it and he did.. But before we actually got to celebrate my
birthday, the guys were going back on the show today for
'Backstreet TV' on MTV. So me and Brian got into the car along
with Kevin and Kat.
"Happy birthday Ashley," Kevin said.
"Thanks Kev," I said giving him a hug before entering the limo.
"I left your present in the hotel room, so I'll be sure and give it to ya okay?" He said.
"Sure," I said. My cell phone rang.
"Hello?" I asked uncertain.
"So how does it feel to be 18?" a familiar voice rang out.
"Nick?" I said to him. "Why are you calling me from my cell phone?" I asked.
Meanwhile, Kev, Kat and Brian were cracking up.
"Hey girl, I wanted to wish you a happy 18th. But if that's not good enough I can stop the limo, and come out and sing you happy birthday." he suggested.
"No this is fine!" I said already blushing.
"Well, it's too late, cause I'm coming!" Nick said and the line went dead.
Howie, AJ, and Nick got out of their limos (thank god there was no traffic) and knocked on the door. I rolled my window down.
"Nick, there's no need to do this," I said.
"Yeah, well you don't turn 18 everyday." he said opening the car door.
"Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthdays dear Ashley... Happy birthday to you..." Nick crooned. He sounded beautiful.
"Happy birthday," all of the guys said at once.
"Thanks, now get back in the car.. we'll discuss me turning 18 another time.." I said slamming the door.
"I hope you're having a good time so far," Brian said.
"I'm with you, so of course I'm having a good time." I said giving him a slow kiss. Kat and Kev tired to ignore us.. but I think their attempt was unsuccessful. We kissed the entire way there.
"Ahem, Brian.. Ashley.. we're here.. time to break up this little love session. I'm asking one of the guys to trade with me! I can't take all this!" Kev said laughing.
"Come on Kev, we aren't that bad to have as company are we?" I asked Brian. Taking off some excess lipstick. But not before, I kissed him again. Which he eagerly returned to me.
"Come on you guys!" Nick said.
"Okay we're coming," Brian said.
"Yeah right after we finish this kiss." Brian said muffled.
That kiss took 5 minutes Kevin had to come back down and get us. Which was a problem since fans were inside the building. I tried to make myself invisible. But they had already seen us holding hands when we entered MTV studios and saw him give me a quick kiss, before finding the rest of the guys.
"Hello, I'm Carson Daly, and today is the Millennium. Our largest crowd ever. Their album comes out today May 18th, here are the Backstreet Boys come on fans and make some noise!" Carson yelled and stood up to shake their hands.
"AJ, Howie, Kevin, Nick and Brian," Carson said introducing the girls to the guys. Like they needed it.
"Brian we noticed you were a little late? Care to share?" Carson said. The guys started laughing and Brian also.
"Uh, I was just taking care of some last minute things in the lobby," Brian said sneaking a look at me.
"Hey okay!" Carson said. "Well, as you may know this hour is devoted to the Backstreet Boys and their fans. With the new release of Millennium out in stores today.. Do you guys have a favorite song?" Carson asked.
"I like The Perfect Fan," AJ said I could tell Brian was really touched.
"I like Spanish eyes," Howie said.
"Kevin?" Carson asked. "I like Back to your heart," he replied in that deep southern accent.
"Nick?" Carson said.
"I like Spanish eyes, too!" Nick said and the girls went wild so he gave them a cheeky grin which sent them into hysterics.
"I want to say to the fans down there, we can't come down to wave at you because of New York police department said not to," Kevin said.
"Yeah the sergeant told me when I was in the bathroom," Brian said laughing.
"A whole other story Brok," AJ said laughing.
"Well, now that Millennium has come out, are you checking other countries to see whether it's number one?" Carson said grinning playfully.
"No, we've got guys do that for us!" AJ said laughing.
"Well actually, I'm going to be celebrating a birthday today. It's her birthday and I am going to spend the day with her!" Brian said.
Me and the girls were in the MTV control room and all of the girls said "Aww" and looked at me.
~*~
"Melissa, I hear you got a record deal? How did you manage that?" Justin asked one night in a hotel room.
"Well, oddly enough the record execs knew your name.. and I said that you thought I sounded good, so they gave me a deal right on the spot," Melissa said merrily into the phone.
"So you used my name, to get a record deal?" Justin said angrily.
"Yeah, you aren't mad are you?" she asked as if she really didn't care either way.
"No, why would I be mad at the girl, who I thought I loved, who in fact I left for the girl I know love to be with, and who used my name to get in the music business? Yeah I would be a little mad!" Justin screamed into the phone.
"Yeah well, I'm sorry ... Are we still on for Saturday?" she asked him innocently.
"No, of course not.. in fact don't ever speak to me again! Do you understand me?" he said fuming.
"Justin---" Mel started but Justin hung up the phone.
"Why me?" Justin yelled. "I should have stayed with Ashley, but now she's gone..." Justin said.
~*~
My cell phone rang while I was watching Bri talk about my birthday plans..
Hello?" I asked stepping out of the control room.
"Ashley?" JC asked.
"JC?" I screamed but not too loudly. "Why are you calling?" I asked.
"Well it is your birthday right?" JC asked happily.
"Yeah," I said smiling.
"Well, since I can't be there to give you my present..." JC started.
"What present?" I asked him.
"This one.. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Your love is like a river peaceful and deep, your soul is like a secret I never could keep.. Happy birthday to you," JC sang into the phone.
I nearly cried. "Thank you so much JC, that was really sweet coming from you..." I said.
"Wait Justin wants to talk to you..." JC said.
"Tell him, that I'm busy.." I said and hung up the phone. I went back into the control room.
"Brian is still going on about you.." Claudia said nudging you.
"Who was that?" Julie asked.
"JC," I said innocently.
"As in your ex-boyfriends' best friend?" Julie asked.
"Yeah," I replied.
"You have got to tell me about that.." Julie said suggestively.
"I know.." I sighed and the girls all laughed including the station producers.