Alex's POV
Sound check was pretty fun, not going to lie. I practiced my songs but I didn't try all those complicated high notes. I would've but with me being sick and my throat hurting, I rather try and save my voice.
"Don't forget to post photos from your photo shoot on Instagram!" Scooter shouted at me from across the wings. I was preparing myself for walking out on stage. I was a little nervous.
"You're going to do great, baby girl." Mom said as she hugged me from behind and kissed my cheek. When she let go I walked out on stage and waved. I smiled a toothy smile.
"Hi, guys!" I smiled at the crowd and they cheered. "So.. uh.. I don't know if you saw it, but I'm gonna be singing some unreleased songs! For the first one, I would like someone to come and play the piano for me. I don't know if you guys heard of her, I know I haven't. Come on out, Demi!" I joked as she walked out giving me a joking death glare. "I mean Mom!" Everyone in the crowd laughed. Mom sat down and started playing the piano.
Thought I found a way
Thought I found a way, yeah (found)
But you never go away (never go away)
So I guess I gotta stay now
Oh, I hope some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone?
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
I looked at Mom and gave her a look telling her to sing the next verse because my throat was killing me. I quickly ran backstage and took a drink of water and ran back out onstage.
Walkin' out of town
Lookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)
Something's on my mind
Always in my headspace
But I know some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone?
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin and bone
Hello, welcome home
Woah, yeah
Yeah, ah
Woah, woah
Hello, welcome home
When we finished singing everyone clapped and cheered. I smiled and Mom took a picture on her phone. Mom grabbed the guitar indicating I got to sing the next song.
I'll be lost inside my head
Bad thoughts 'til 4 a.m.
Then I'll try to sleep
And I can't tell anyone
I'm so scared they'll get up and run
So I don't speak
And oh, I miss when we were younger
The days were so much funner
Weren't they?
Oh, we book a new appointment
It's another disappointment
They're all the same, same, same
When the doctor says I'm fine
One at morning, one at night
These pills will help you remember how to smile
But what does he know?
'Cause I feel so alone
And mom and dad both tell me I'm alright
'Cause the doctor said you're fine
My own mind can lie to me
They all say it's anxiety
But I just think it's me
Now I've lost so many years
My pillow's a tissue for my tears
But you never see
And now, I can't even eat my dinner
Mom says I'm getting thinner
Am I?
Oh, we book a new appointment
Yet another disappointment
They're all the same, same, same
When the doctor says I'm fine
One at morning, one at night
These pills will help you remember how to smile
But what does he know?
'Cause I feel so alone
And mom and dad both tell me I'm alright
'Cause the doctor said you're fine
But he don't care about me
He'll just go home to his family
Why does no one see?
I'm not the girl I wish that I could be
'Cause the doctor said I'm fine
One at morning, one at night
These pills will help you remember how to smile
But what does he know?
'Cause I feel so alone
And mom and dad both tell me I'm alright
'Cause the doctor said I'm fine
"Okay! This next song I didn't write! My mom wrote it, but I thought that we could sing it together! Then I'll be out of your hair and you can listen to the real MVP." I pointed to Mom. Someone tossed her a microphone.
I can't sleep tonight
Wide awake and so confused
Everything's in line
But I am bruised
I need a voice to echo
I need a light to take me home
I kinda need a hero
Is it you?
I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it's time for you to find me
Can you be my nightingale?
Sing to me
I know you're there
You could be my sanity
Bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
Somebody speak to me
'Cause I'm feeling like hell
Need you to answer me
I'm overwhelmed
I need a voice to echo
I need a light to take me home
I need a star to follow
I don't know
I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it's time for you to find me
Can you be my nightingale?
Sing to me
I know you're there
You could be my sanity
Bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
I don't know what I'd do without you
Your words are like a whisper come through
As long as you are with me here tonight
I'm good
Can you be my nightingale?
Still so close
I know you're there
Oh, nightingale
You sing to me
I know you're there
'Cause baby you're my sanity
You bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
Oh
Mm, mm
Mm
"Give it up for my beautiful daughter, Alex!" Mom cheered as she hugged me for a solid minute. I ran off the stage.
"You did great, Alex!" Scooter exclaimed as he hugged me.
"Thanks! That was fun!" I smiled and then had another coughing fit.
"You okay?" He asked when I was done coughing. I just nodded.
"I'm going to my dressing room." I told him as I walked off.
-TRIGGER WARNING-
As I entered my dressing room someone quickly shut the door and locked it. They instantly grabbed me. I turned around and saw it was Aaron, my father. How the fuck did he get back here?
"Aaron? W-Why are you here?" I asked nervously. He pushed me onto the couch in my dressing room.
"It's Daddy to you. I always wanted to do this." His breath reeked of alcohol. He unzipped his pants and pulled them down revealing his dick. "Come on, baby. Get undressed for me." He got close to me.
"N-No.." I whispered and tried to get away. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer to him.
"Oh, yes! We're going to have fun together." He said sexually as he pulled my clothes off of me. I screamed and tried kicking at him. It didn't work. He shoved his dick inside my vagina and pulled out quickly. He kept doing this. I screamed in pain as he kept going.
"S-Stop!" I screamed as I was uncontrollably sobbing. "H-Help!"
"Shut up you little slut!" He smacked me. I heard a knock on the door.
"Alex?!" It's Max! Are you okay?!" Max shouted from across the door. I tried to scream for him but Aaron covered my mouth. I can't believe this is the way I'm losing my innocence. "I'm coming in!" Next thing the door was broken down. He quickly pulled his dick out and pulled up his pants.
"It's not what it looks like!" Aaron lied. I covered my body with my arms. Security grabbed Aaron and dragged him out. Max rushed over to me and wrapped a towel around my fragile body.
-TRIGGER WARNING OVER-
"M-Max.." I whimpered as he picked me up. I was shaking and crying.
"It's okay.. you're safe now.." He spoke softly as he placed me on his hip and I winced from the pain. For being a bodyguard, he's pretty gentle when he wants to be.
"I.. I want M-Mommy.." Tears were streaming down my face.
"Don't worry. She's almost done." He whispered.
The security guards were talking with the police as Aaron was in handcuffs. Aaron glared at me. My chest tightened and I couldn't breathe.
"I-I can't b-breathe! I want m-mommy!" I screamed and cried. Mom's song finished and I guess she heard me cause she came running over.
"Alex! Max, what happened?!" She panicked. Max handed me over to her. She gently held me on her hip. "Alex, breathe. Follow my breathing, baby girl." She spoke gently as we entered her dressing room and sat down. "Max, can you get her clothes for me please?" She asked. Max nodded and walked out.
"M-Mommy.." I choked out and wrapped my arms around her neck as I played with her hair extensions.
"Yes, it's mommy, baby girl. I'm here now. You're safe. What happened, baby?" She had a worried look on her face.
"I.. I'm scared.." I whispered.
"Why? You can tell me.. it's only me and you here."
"I.. I lost my i-innocence, Mommy! H-He raped m-me!" I was shaking again.
"W-Who raped you?" She choked up and held me tightly and held my head against her chest.
"A-Aaron.." I managed to get out. I heard her let out a gasp. She held me until Max came back with my clothes. She helped me get dressed and gently picked me up again. We walked out to the car and I hid my face in the crook of her neck.
"Go to sleep, baby girl." Mom cooed as she held me close to her. I nodded as I ended falling asleep in her warm, comforting embrace.
DEMI'S POV
I took out my phone once Alex fell asleep and called my Mom's number. I just need to cancel the tour for a bit till we get everything sorted out with Aaron. I don't want to cancel, but I can't stress myself out too much.
"Demi, it's 11:00 PM? What's wrong?" My Mom answered the phone.
"M-Mom.. can Alex and I stay with you guys for a week or two.. something happened and I don't think both of us want to stay in the same state with this bastard until we figure something out." I replied.
"Who? What happened?" She asked quickly.
"W-When Alex was done singing, I guess she went to her dressing r-room.. A-Aaron was there waiting for her.. he took my baby girl's innocence, M-Mom!" I choked out.
"Demi, baby, breathe. Of course you can stay with us till then. When will you guys arrive?"
"Whenever our plane lands, duh." I joked.
"Thank you captain obvious." She laughed.
"I feel bad for Alex though.. I mean.. she's sick with something.. although she killed it on stage.. it just seems like life isn't giving her a break.." I spoke as I played with Alex's hair while she was asleep.
"I know what you mean.. but we're all here to help you guys to get through whatever. I love you, baby doll. Text me when you land."
"Okay. I love you too." I replied.
I hung up and put my phone in my bag.
"Drive us to the airport. We're going to Texas." I said in a fake country accent to Max. Alex started twitching in her sleep and I quickly unbuckled her. I held her tightly in my arms and she calmed down. I kissed her forehead. My poor baby..