Gone Crazy (Chapter 2)

The next day (1:34 p.m.)

Her voice, her smile, even her looks made the sun shine bright. The reflection of her lip gloss, and the dazzling jewelry made her look like a beauty queen. She was your average woman, BUT one of a kind. No one could be, act, or pretend to be like her. She was his baby girl, his lover, and his girlfriend. Her name was Aaliyah. Aaliyah was the type who was normally quiet, and outgoing. She usually kept to herself. She was never into anyone's busy, unless she HAD to be. That probably was one of the reasons Justin had fallen in love with her. She treated everyone with respect. She loved all her friends and family. She even treated the poor as she would treat herself. Justin loved her with all his heart, and nothing could end what they shared. It was like no other. Their love was more like a fairytale. It would never end. And the more Aaliyah thought about it. She KNEW she was blessed. Blessed to have found someone to love her for HER and not just her looks. But someone who could see deep within her. Someone that she KNEW would be there through the stormy weather, and even through the good times. Even someone who would treat her with respect.

Where she lay, had to be the most comfortable spot she could ever lay in. Her and Justin wasn't talking, due to the terrible accident that happened a day ago. His ex girlfriend, Oliver showed up at the house, and started a BIG confusion, which lead into a fight. So she had to get away. She had to get away from all of the stress, and anger that woman had caused. She didn't want to take it out on Justin, so she left to go stay with her sister for a few days or so. She even brought Brandi along.

She was startled by loud talking. She moaned softly, and slowly fluttered her eyes open, focusing in on the television that was located on the other side of the room. The familiar show, Sponge Bob Square Pants was on at the time. Right then, she knew Brandi was up watching it. She rolled over on her back, and gazed up at the ceiling. She had been sleeping all morning, and she figured it was definitely time to get up.

"Sponge Bob Square Pants. Sponge Bob Square Pants." Brandi song. "Sponge Bob Square Pants. Spongie Bobbbb Square Pantsssss." she chuckled softly, and slowly stepped out of bed.

"Good morning, cutie." Aaliyah kneeled down and kissed her on the cheek. "You love that show, don't you?" she entered the bathroom, and turned the faucet on.

"Mommy...daddy came by this morning. He wanted to talk to you but I told him you were sleepin'. So...he left." she spoke, combing her Barbie doll hair and watching TV at the same time.

"He did?" she spoke through a mouthful of toothpaste. "Did he tell you what he wanted?" she spit out the suds, and goggled her mouth out with strong, listerine.

"Nope. He just said to call him. OH and that he miss you." she continued combing her doll hair. "Why can't we go back home? I don't wanna stay here anymore. It's so boring here. Aunt Barbara don't have any candy or ice cream like daddy has. It's so boring over here. Can we go back home?"

"I don't know, sweetie." she entered the room, wiping her mouth area with a hand towel. "It's just too many things happening at the house. I just don't want anyone to get hurt." she kneeled down beside her. "You should understand." she pecked her on the cheek, and stood up. "So...did you eat yet? We could go to Mickey D's or Burger King for lunch. I'll skip breakfast since I woke up late."

"You just reminded me. Daddy said he'll take us out to lunch, but you'll have to call him to let him know that you're up." she held a strange look, staring her down.

"Are you up to something, young lady? Are you sure your dad said that?"

"Yes, mommy. Just call him if you're think I'm lying." she rolled her eyes playfully, and sat on the bed, near the phone. She picked it up from off the receiver and dialed the familiar number, slowly placing it by her ear. She cleared her throat as she waited for a reply.

"Hello?" someone answered. She smiled slyly as she realized the familiar voice.

"Um...good morning." she paused. "This is Aaliyah. Um...how are you?" she stammered lightly.

"Uh...I'm okay. What about yourself? Is everything okay down there? Do you need anything?" she chuckled softly, and held her head down.

"Yeah. Everything's okay down here. You don't have to worry about us." she bit the bottom of her lip as she thought of something to say. She didn't want to come out and talk about what Brandi told her, because she thought she would have sounded desperate. "So..."

"I stopped by there this morning. I wanted to talk to you, but...you were still sleeping." he broke the silence.

"Yeah. That child of yours already told me. Haha. That's...why I called you. I just...wanted to know what you wanted to talk about." she scratched her chin that irritated her.

"Well...I DO want to talk to you, but...I would like to do it over lunch...if you don't mind. You and Brandi." she thought about it for a few seconds, then cleared her throat, thinking of what to say.

"Um...pick me up in a half hour?" she asked.

"Sure. I'll see you then. I love you. Bye."

"Bye." she hung the phone up and hopped out of bed. "Get ready. You daddy's on his way. Hmmm. What should I wear?" she asked, going through her duffle bag.

An half hour later

Aaliyah jogged up towards the front door, and unbarred it, pulling it open to focus in on a familiar guy. He wore dark blue, sweat shorts, and a white wife beater, revealing his masculine figure. His eyes trailed down her figure. She wore a white, sleeveless top and down the very center was an opening attached to the other side with strings (Shown at the very end of the page). Her thighs showed perfectly with the dark blue, jean skirt she wore with a split on each side. She just looked gorgeous to him, and the same for her. "Um...hey." she spoke up, locking eyes with his. "You look good. Damn. Ahahaha." he chuckled, and bit the bottom of his lip, keeping his eyes on her thighs.

"You look very sexy. I love the outfit. I've never seen it before."

"That's because it's my sisters. I'm borrowing it for today. I couldn't find anything in my duffle bag that would go good with the sun. Are we going to be outside or something? If not...just let me know now. I don't wanna be freezing." she smiled.

"Nah. We're gonna be outside on a balcony where they serve people. And..." he gazed up at the sky. "...it's very sunny out today. So...that would be perfect." she giggled.

"Great. Well I'm gonna go get Brandi. I'll be right back." he watched her jog up the stairs and in the guestroom. He hopped in his car, and conveyed it to life, waiting for the two to come. Finally, Aaliyah and Brandi exited the house, and headed towards the Benz.

"Hi, daddy." Brandi greeted, kissing him on the cheek.

"Hey, sweetheart." he watched her get in on the back seat, and close the door. "Put on your seatbelt for me." he gawked to the side to gaze at Aaliyah who sat on the passengers side and closed the door. She locked eyes with his and smiled.

"Hey." she leaned in and met lips with his. "I missed you so much." she pulled back to stare in his eyes.

"I missed you too." he chuckled and looked away, putting the car in reverse and pulling out of the drive way.  "So..." he gazed at Brandi from the rear view mirror. "How's daddy's little girl doing? Did ya' miss me?" he focused back on the road.

"Yep. I missed you, and...I wanna come back home. It's boring at Aunt Barbara's house." she frowned. Justin glanced at Aaliyah who kept her eyes on him. She shrugged her shoulders and looked away.

"It is? Well...do you wanna come back home? I'm sure your mother wouldn't mind." he definitely knew what he was doing. He knew that it was hard for Aaliyah to say no to her, so he figured it would be a good way to get them to come back home.

Aaliyah gave him the look to keep quiet. He wiggled his eyebrows playfully and looked away. "Actually...it's okay. We were coming home today any way. I was also getting bored sittin' up in that house, but that bed in the guestroom has to be the most...comfortable bed I have slept on in my entire life. Usually I would get neck cramps or...back pains, but...I felt nothing when I woke up this morning. No wonder I slept late. I just...felt too good in that bed. Ahaha."

"Sure ya' did." Justin spoke sarcastically. "But I know what feels twice as better." he whispered in her ear. She rolled her eyes, and placed her hand on his cheek, pushing him away from her.

"Shut up. Don't even start that now." she pointed with a smirk on her face. He stuck his tongue out playfully at her. "Any way..." she rolled her eyes, and looked away.

They had finally made it to the restaurant. The three of them stepped out of the car, and headed towards the building, entering it afterwards. "Good afternoon. Table for three?" a waitress approached them.

"Um...yes please." Justin answered.

"And let me guess...non smoking area." she guessed, glancing at Brandi.

"You're right." she smiled and turned.

"Let me show you to your table." they all followed behind her, leading outside on a huge balcony full of tables. "Here's your table for this afternoon." Justin pulled out a seat for Aaliyah and watched her sit down, crossing her leg over the other. He helped Brandi sit down, then took his seat beside her. "Would you like to order your beverage now?" she asked politely.

"Um...sure. I'll take a large coke." Justin answered. "And...what would you like?" he spoke to Brandi, gazing at her.

"I want a Hawaiian Punch." he chuckled and looked up to gaze at the waitress.

"She will be having an Hawaiian Punch." he slowly gazed at Aaliyah who was looking through the menu at the time.

"I'll take a sprite, please." he smiled to himself. She was just the most beautiful person he had ever laid eyes on. And no matter what, he knew he would never get over her.

"Alrighty. I'll be right back." she continued scanning the menu. She slowly lifted her head up, and gazed at Justin who continue staring at her like she was a goddess.

"What's wrong?" she asked curiously. He chuckled, and looked away.

"It's nothing. You're just...very beautiful." he opened his menu to the first page, and began going over the items. She bit the bottom of her lip, and reached out, grasping his hand. He looked up to lock eyes with hers.

"Come here." she spoke softly. He slowly leaned in, a few inches away from her face. Her eyes instantly zoomed in on his perfectly shaped lips that she wanted to kiss badly. She leisurely leaned in a little more closer and met lips with his. "Mmm." she moaned softly, caressing his tongue delicately with hers.

"Ew." Brandi held a disgusting look. "You guys are nasty. That is so gross." he chuckled and broke away, pulling back to gaze at Brandi.

"That's NOT disgusting. That's just showing someone how much you love them." he kissed her on the cheek. "You'll understand one day. Ahaha."

"Here's your drinks." The waitress sat a cup in front of each one of them. "Now...have you decided what you would like to order?" she held a tab and a pen in her hand, preparing for an order.

"Um..." Justin quickly scanned the list.

"I will like to order the lobster meal. The special one with the shrimp and etcetera." she closed the menu, and pushed it out of her reach.

"I'll take the um...the crab combo meal. And what would you like sweetie?" he spoke to Brandi. "They have kiddie meals." he pointed. "Um...you get to choose from burgers...fries...shrimp...fish...chicken. Um...rice and corn. Steak and gravy."

"I want a burger and fry."

"Alright. She will take the burger and fries meal." he spoke to the waitress. "Make sure you add a lot of ketchup with it. She loves ketchup. I think too much is gross. But...that's her." he glimpsed at Aaliyah and smiled. She blushed and held her head down.

"Okay. Would that be all?" she asked, looking up to stare at the three.

"Yes ma'am. Thank you."

"No problem. I will be back with your orders." he looked away and gazed at Brandi who kept to herself. He noticed she didn't have her Barbie doll with her. Usually she took it wherever she went.

"I see you left Barbie home with you." he chuckled.

"Her name is Susie and I didn't leave her home. She's in the car." she spoke with attitude. "She didn't want to eat lunch with us, because I stuffed her at home, and...she says she doesn't like you, because you're mean." he held a peculiar look.

"What is up with this "I'm mean" crap?" he gazed at Aaliyah who held a clueless look.

"I dunno." she shrugged her shoulders. "Don't ask me."

"Just because I didn't let you go to Sam's house last night doesn't mean that I'm mean. Personally, I think I was being fare. You can't get your way all the time. If Susie hates me because of that also, then...let her. As far as I know...the ONLY person who I care about hating me is your mother. So...I don't care if YOU or something that is FAKE...dislike me. I'm just being me, and no one can change that. Not even your mother." she kept quiet with her head hung low. "I bet you hate me even more now." he shrugged his shoulders and looked away. "Oh well." he sipped his coke. "You can't please everyone. Ain't that right, baby?" he spoke to Aaliyah. She chuckled, and held her head down.

A few minutes later

"Here's your food." Justin sat up, rubbing both of his hands together while licking his lips.

"Yay. It's time to eat." Aaliyah spoke in a baby like manner. He shook his head pathetically, and grabbed his fork, getting ready to enjoy his delicious meal.

Chapter 3

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