song ended I asked the crowd, “Do you guys mind if I sing one more before the band goes on?” They erupted in cheers and my second choice came on over the speakers. “You and I” by Lady Gaga came on and I did my best to do her justice. The crowd was already cheering and they got louder. I turned my head to see Trevor on stage with me and we sang together. I had to admit and we were even told later that we sounded pretty amazing together. He laughed and told them all he’d been trying to get me to sing with him. I just rolled my eyes and kissed his cheek. I had no idea he even knew the song. I didn’t peg him to know any Lady Gaga, if anything I should have made fun of him. I just couldn’t find it in my heart to be mean right now. We thanked the crowd for their applause and then he and Marcus met the guys on stage. They played a few more covers tonight. It really didn’t matter what they played. Everything sounded awesome. The crowd really loved them. And I really loved him.
Halley and I stood by the bar while they played. Gary came walking out of his office and walked up to me. “Good job kiddo. You two sounded good tonight.”
“Thanks Uncle Gary. This place has a good turn out tonight. I haven’t seen it this packed in a while.” It was true. The Lounge had its spurts but this was a huge improvement.
“Yeah, I think it’s fantastic. I’m not going to question it. I’m just thankful.” He looked at me with a smile in his eyes then his face got serious. “Can I talk to you for a second Macy?”
I glanced at Halley who overheard and she nodded her head letting me know she understood. I followed Gary into his office and he shut the door. “Dammit I hate being the messenger.” He took a deep breath and I gave him a puzzled look.
“What is it? Just spit it out I can take it.” I wish I had never said that because I was nowhere near prepared for what he was about to say.
“”I, uh talked to your mom today. And I wanted to be the one to tell you this. She’s not calling a lawyer, she took him back. I guess he sweet talked his way back in and she suddenly doesn’t believe anything you two talked about. I’m so damn sorry kiddo. Please don’t let this ruin your night, you just needed to know and I wanted you to hear it from me. I know you haven’t heard from her since that phone conversation..”
He continued talking but I heard nothing he said. I’m pretty sure my face was pale as if I’d seen a ghost. She lied to me. I told her everything for the millionth time and she said she believed me finally for once and everything was different now. I had to sit in the chair before I fell over. Why was I stupid enough to believe her? I tried my hardest to hold my tears back. I wasn’t going to cry. I came back to reality when I felt Uncle Gary hug me and I let the tears flow. He held me for a few minutes telling me everything would be ok. I noticed the clock. The band would finish their first set soon and Trevor would be looking for me.
Gary looked me in my eyes and said, “I’m here for you anytime you know that. I’m glad you’re here. I’m going to make sure no one’s burnt the bar down. Stay in here as long as you need.”
All I could get out was a simple thanks. He walked out and shut the door and I let the tears continue to fall.
I knew the band was finished with their first set because I could hear a T-Pain song in the background. Unless Trevor could sing like him, they were on break. I tried to muster the strength to get up, clean my face and walk back out to the bar, but I wasn’t ready yet. I heard a faint knock at the door and before I could even think about getting up to see who it was the door opened and Halley walked in. She took one look at my tear stained face and immediately walked over and hugged me. I cried on her shoulder for what