Chapter 18

YOUR P.O.V.

Michelle- *parks car* I shouldn’t have left the kids there with him on their own, let alone Aria, she’s too fragile to handle this…

Y/N- *silently crying*

*an hour later*

Aria/Y/N- *sit silently in waiting room*

Michelle- *comes in with coffees* First thing tomorrow morning, you’re all coming back home. None of you are capable of caring for your dad on your own..

Aria- *looks at her* Mom..

Michelle- No, Aria. We all knew he had drug and alcohol problems and I shouldn’t have left you guys there to care for him on your own. It wasn’t responsible enough of me..

Aria- It’s not your fault… It was me.

Y/N- *looks at her* What?

Aria- *sniffles* He… he said he hadn’t had a drink in days and he wanted one… and so I thought because he was doing well that he deserved one so I went out and bought it for him

Michelle- Just one drink?

Aria- Um..

Y/N- *serious* What drinks then?

Aria- Whiskey, Vodka… and rum. *looks down*

Y/N- You idiot! *hits her in the arm repeatedly*

Michelle- Y/N! Stop! *holds her back*

Y/N- *crying* So you’re the reason he ended up in here?!

Aria- I didn’t mean it.. I didn’t know he’d been drinking before…! He’d been secretly drinking for weeks…

Y/N- I don’t care, it’s your fault he’s in there!

Aria- I left him for 20 minutes Y/N!

Y/N- You don’t know how much an alcoholic can drink in 20 minutes! He drunk everything you gave him!

Michelle- *shakes you* Girls! *looks at you both* I do not and we don not want to be hearing this. This stops now. It’s no one’s fault. Aria, I should have been looking after your dad, not putting the pressure on you to take care of him and your brother at times.. *looks at you* And you shouldn’t be attacking your sister knowing how much she’s had to sacrifice to look after your dad..

Y/N- *under your breath* She didn’t even do it properly

Aria- What?

Y/N- You heard me.

Michelle- And it’s no one’s fault either. Alcoholics cannot control themselves or their desperation to drink. We have to stick together, we’re a family and we have to be strong for your dad.. you understand me?

Aria- *nods*

Y/N- *looks at Aria* *points at her* If anything happens to him… I’ll never forgive you

*doors open*

Doctor- Aria (your last name)?

Michelle- *rushes to the doctor* We’re here…

Aria- What’s wrong with my dad?

Doctor- I’m sorry to say this but.. he’s been diagnosed with alcohol related liver disease..

Y/N- *covers face* Oh my God…

Michelle- What does that mean exactly?

Doctor- It means we’ll have to keep him under watch for as long as possible to make sure his condition remains as stable as it can.. but there’s been a lot of damage to his liver, if it worsens and becomes irreversible, he may need a liver transplant..

Aria- *cries* Oh my God.. and it’s all my fault *coves her face and cries*

Y/N- *glares at her*

Michelle- We can still visit him right?

Doctor- I’m not sure visitors would be appropriate at this time…

Michelle- That man in there is the father of my children, they have every right to see him…

Doctor- I understand that and I’m sorry but we have to work on him as much as we can and we have to be very limited with the people in his room…

Y/N- So I can’t even see my dad?

Doctor- I’m really sorry, but not until he’s stable enough…

Michelle- *shakes head* I’m not putting up with this… This is a nightmare. He has a private healthcare plan, I’m sure that’ll take care of everything…

Y/N- *looks at Aria* This is all your fault… *leaves room*

Aria- *cries*

*a few days later*

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

Y/N- *opens door* *sighs* What is it? I have to leave

Diggy- *comes in the house* I gotta talk to you

Y/N- So talk, I haven’t got time right now Dig.. *picks up her coat*

Diggy- Chris wrote a song about you

Y/N- *scoffs* You’re crazy

Diggy- About you, yes. About this, no… it’s all over the radio already

Y/N- Even if he did, what’s the problem?

Diggy- I don’t like it..

Y/N- Just because? And what are you gonna do, sue him?

Diggy- *shrugs* I don’t know.. anyway, what’s your problem? Why you acting like that babe?

Y/N- I’m irritated and a lot has been going on…

Diggy- Like..?

Y/N- I don’t wanna talk about it..

*walks to the stairs*

Aria- *walks downstairs* *looks at you* Y/N, ple..

Y/N- *walks past her and ignores her*

Aria- *watches you walk away* *looks down in guilt*

Diggy- *confused* Something wrong?

Y/N- *comes back downstairs with her bag* I’m leaving.. *goes to the door*

Diggy- *pulls you back* Babe, what’s happened with you and *lowers voice* your sister?

Y/N- Look, I’ll talk to you later. I have to go…

Diggy- Where?

Y/N- Out. *leaves*

Diggy- *shouts* Aria?

Aria- I’m not talking to anyone…!

Diggy- Come on, I need to ask you something.

Aria- Well don’t! *door closes*

Dante- *walks past Diggy* Don’t even try to ask anything.. there’s a whole load you don’t wanna know

Diggy- What do you mean?

Dante- We’re not really the same anymore. Everything’s changed.

Diggy- Um, where’s your mom?

Dante- Grocery shopping, she won’t be back for an hour *takes ice cream out of the freezer* *stabs it with a spoon*

Diggy- *leaves house*

Luckily Y/N had a phone finder and she took a taxi to wherever she was going so it wasn’t that hard to find her. I was wondering where she was going and why she didn’t tell me anything. Why nobody told me anything…

I got to a hospital in the city, it was a public hospital and I parked my car and followed her in, careful that she wouldn’t spot me. She walked to the ICU department and she stood in front of a door and watched through the window. I watched her through the corridor door window and she was crying, she was covering her face and she was so upset… why was she upset?

Y/N- *cries at door* 

Doctor- *walks past and smiles a little at her* You okay?

Y/N- *smiles a little and sniffles* *nods* Um, can I see him?

Doctor- *shakes head* I’m sorry.. he’s not in a stable enough condition. We need to keep him under watch *walks away*

Y/N- *sits on chair* *claps hands together* *prays*

Diggy- *watches her* 

Doctor- *walks through doors* 

Diggy- *whispers* Um, excuse me.. what’s going on? Who is in that room?

Doctor- I’m sorry, we have to keep patient confidentiality and their information private. I’m afraid I can’t disclose that

Diggy- Oh yeah, sure. Sorry.. 

Doctor- *smiles a little* *walks past*

Y/N- *stands up* *walks away and leaves*

Diggy- *watches you leave* *walks to the door* *looks through the window* Jordan? Oh my God…

Diggy- *hears footsteps* *leaves quickly*

*the next day* 

I thought it was best to give her some space. Why didn’t she tell me her dad was in the hospital? And why was he in the hospital? What happened between her siblings? To think I thought she was secretly seeing Chris… I can’t believe she kept this from me

*knocks on door*

Y/N- *opens door* *sighs* What is it?

Diggy- Babe, um can I talk?

Y/N- Yeah but you gotta make it quick, I’m in tutoring right now…

Diggy- *confused* Tutoring? Um, anyway, I know what’s going on..

Y/N- No you don’t. And it’s not Chris so don’t even go there

Diggy- No. Your dad.

Y/N- *narrows eyes at him* How did you..?

Diggy- I had to follow you to the hospital yesterday. I saw him in the room… and I saw you

Y/N- *tear falls* 

Diggy- Babe, why didn’t you tell me?

Y/N- *wipes eyes* I didn’t wanna bother you with my problems. I don’t want to make them your problems…

Diggy- Your my girlfriend. Your problems are my problems

Y/N- I don’t wanna pressure you like that, it’s not fair Dig… *starts crying* I hate seeing him like that, on a machine and with tubes in his body…

Diggy- *holds you tight* Don’t cry… please don’t cry. I know it’s horrible *rocks you side-to-side* *pats your back* But you gotta get back to tutoring.. why have you got that anyway?

Y/N- I dropped out of school

Diggy- What?!

Y/N- Because in Miami… me and mom signed a modelling contract. But I still wanna finish high school and I have to do tutoring everyday

Diggy- *blinks* Babe, that’s amazing… wait, you ain’t topless are you?

Y/N- *chuckles* No..! You wish

Diggy- I know I wish it.. 

Y/N- *phone rings* *looks at it* *declines call*

Diggy- Who was that? 

Y/N- Um, mom. I can’t be taking calls during tutor so she’s seeing if I’ll answer…

Diggy- Alright well, I shouldn’t be here. You have to study. Your teacher’s waiting in the kitchen

Y/N- *smiles a little* Yeah.. *kisses him and hugs him*

Diggy- Be strong.. please? While I’m gone?

Y/N- Where you going?

Diggy- Miami for a while then to Atlanta, I’ll be back in the city but I’ll be working a lot, is that okay?

Y/N- That’s your job. *smiles a little and wipes tears*

Diggy- *kisses you and leaves*

*weeks later*

YOUR P.O.V.

"CEO Diagnosed with Liver Disease" "New York Millionaire Admitted to Hospital" "Tragedy for Jordan (your last name)"…

I hated how our family were in the news for this, wasn’t anything kept private anymore? My mom had minor paparazzi following her because they were once married, but we were lucky our dad kept us out of the spotlight. He loved to protect us like that

Kumi- *on the phone* Everyone at school heard… you okay?

Y/N- No I’m not and I don’t care anymore

Kumi- How could you just up and leave me like that? You’re a mean friend you know… you’re lucky it’s your birthday today

Y/N- *chuckles* Yeah I know..! I’m sorry Kums

Kumi- Yeah well, not just that, your relationships are spreading like wildfire here. Is everything okay with you and Dig?

Y/N- Yeah, it is, thanks for asking. He’s in Atlanta so…

Kumi- Can’t believe you dropped school though. You got two months to go Y/N…

Y/N- I know, but the pressure.. it was too much on me and it’s a lot now.

Kumi- I understand. 

Y/N- Least you got to see J.Cole, I really wanted to go! If only I knew you guys were going!

Kumi- *laughs* I know, Spin’s a great guy…

Y/N- *pauses* As a friend or..

Kumi- Yeah of course, just a friend. We’re friends. Seriously

Y/N- Just friends?

Kumi- Stop being annoying Y/N

Y/N- *laughs* Aite, I gotta go to a shoot, it’s a big one

Kumi- And I’m not coming with?

Y/N- You wanna skip classes that bad?

Kumi- Hell yes, I hate Mrs Thorne…

Y/N- I could do with the company, alright I’m coming for you in a taxi…

Kumi- I’ll be waiting yo *hangs up*

*half an hour later*

Pierre- Y/N, birthday surprise… I changed your agent…

Y/N- Huh? What happened to Ali?

Pierre- She wasn’t.. good enough for you. She was too unreliable. The agency have given you a new one.. Zoey.

Zoey- *smiles at you* Hi.. *reaches her hand out to you* Happy Birthday! *hands you a bag*

Y/N- *shakes it* Hi. And thank you.. *looks in the bag* Tiffany’s?

Zoey- *smiles* Happy 18th!

Pierre- She’ll be your manager, publicist and agent. Fully qualified, experienced and all-in-one for your modelling.

Y/N- That’s cool.. I like this first impression.

Kumi- Damn, that’s cool.

Pierre- There’s no need for me anymore, except for your styling on my shoots.

Y/N- Yeah of course

Pierre- *kisses your cheek* I’ll see you later, have a good birthday! *leaves*

Zoey- You clear for everything?

Y/N- I guess so.. oh, Zoey, this is my best friend Kumiko.

Kumi- Hi.. *smiles*

Zoey- Hi.. okay, you should go and get ready for the shoot.

*two hours later*

Y/N- *poses for pictures*

Sherri- *whispers to Zoey* She’s a natural..

Zoey- *nods* She is..

Sherri- She’s a perfect feature for my new collection… *walks to the set* Kendall, put your arm over Y/N’s shoulder.. and Kylie, play with your hair and all of you, really love yourselves in the dresses

Kylie/Kendall/Y/N- *smile and pose*

Zoey- She’s a little money-maker isn’t she?

Sherri- She’s really gonna be big in this industry, especially now she’s 18, she can do a lot more

*you pose for photos with Kendall and Kylie*

*after the shoot*

Kylie- It’s good to see you again anyway. *eats food*

Kendall- I actually needed you in LA

Y/N- *looks up* What for?

Kendall- Styling of course! 

Kumi- She’s good at that. So good she’s getting paid for it

Y/N- Shut up.. I just realised all my friends have names with K

Kylie- Our family are full of K’s.. *laughs*

*paparazzi take pictures outside* 

Kendall- *looks outside* *looks away* Ugh, I just hate them so much

Y/N- No privacy huh?

Kendall- Followed every second of our lives.

Kylie- It’s so annoying. You guys are lucky you don’t get this

Kumi- Yeah, I’m glad for that. Enjoy it while you can Y/N..

Kendall- But um, I’m sorry about your dad and everything. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody

Y/N- Thanks… I really just need a shoulder to lean on at times like this

Kumi- *looks at you* Am I not enough?

Y/N- *chuckles* You always are man… I just mean that Dig’s been busy and these trips to the hospital are horrible alone and…

Kumi- The loneliness? I get that

Kylie- I’m sure we all do *holds your hand over the table*

Y/N- *smiles*

Kendall- *calls the waiter over* *whispers to him*

Waiter- *leaves*

Y/N- What did you say to him?

Kendall- Oh, nothing *smiles*

Kylie- *takes pictures of you all* You’re actually so pretty

Y/N- Shut up

Kylie- Both of you… you should model together

Kumi- *shakes head and smiles* Nah, not my style..

Y/N- Now I ain’t good enough?

Kumi- *laughs*

Waiters- *come out with a cake* *sing Happy Birthday*

Y/N- Awh you guys… *smiles uncontrollably*

Kylie/Kumi- *hold your hands and sing to you*

Kendall- *gives you gifts and bags* Happy Birthday to you!

*everyone claps for you*

Y/N- *blows out candles*

*later that night*

Y/N- *points at Kylie* What’s she doing?

Kumi- Making a keek

Kendall- She’s addicted to that… and selfies

Y/N- *laughs* *eats cake*

Kylie- *films you* And here’s the beautiful birthday girl.. smile!

Y/N- *smiles and laughs* *waves at the camera*

Kylie- What do you always say to me?

Y/N- *sighs* I love you Kylie! 

Kylie- Yes you do…

Kendall- But she loves Kendall and Kumiko more! *sticks her tongue out*

Y/N- *laughs*

Kylie- *ends keek*

*phone rings*

Y/N- Hello?

Michelle- Hey my little girl, you enjoying your birthday?

Y/N- Yeah it’s been a lotta fun so far

Michelle- But, I’m sorry baby, I have bad news..

Y/N- What?

Michelle- Your dad’s condition is getting worse. I’m at the hospital right now

Y/N- Are you serious?

Kendall/Kylie/Kumi- *look at you*

Michele- Really serious, I don’t joke about this… They have to keep him under watch for a little longer

Y/N- *puts hand over head* Um, okay… I’ll be home as soon as I can.. *hangs up*

Kumi- What is it?

Y/N- *tear falls* My dad’s getting worse in hospital..

Kylie- Owh.. *hugs you* I’m sorry.. *strokes your hair*

Kendall- We’re here for you Y/N

Kumi- Do you wanna go home now?

Y/N- *shakes head* No.. I er, let’s stay here for a bit longer then we can go. I’m sorry guys

Kendall- Don’t be. It’s not your fault

*the next day*

*phone buzzes*

Y/N- *looks at it*

Diggy- Hey, hope you had a great birthday, I miss you x

Y/N- *rolls eyes* *throws it on the bed* *goes downstairs* 

Dante *crying on sofa*

Y/N- *sits next to him and hugs him* Don’t cry bro…

Dante- It’s not fair, why him? He’s a good person really..

Y/N- I know…

Aria- He’ll get better.

Y/N- *glares at her* It’s no thanks to you..

Aria- Y/N, don’t eve..

Y/N- Don’t what?! Don’t you get it? It’s all your fault this has happened. All you,you’re the cause!

Dante- *stands up* Stop it!

Y/N- *looks at him* ‘Te, stay out of this..

Dante- No, I won’t! Stop fighting, seriously. Dad wouldn’t like this…

Y/N- And it wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for her.. *looks at Aria* You’re the oldest, you know better than us about him and you knew how bad his drinking was

Aria- I know! It was a mistake!

Y/N- And now it’s too late! You think you know everything, you insist on taking care of him and leaving me here and you do the worst job! You’re an idiot!

Aria- Don’t you think I know that! Do you think I wanted this to happen!

Dante- I can’t stand this anymore.. I hate you guys fighting!

Aria- Me too. Y/N I don’t wanna fight with you

Y/N- Don’t worry.. *steps to her* *points in her face* Cause I’ll have nothing more to say to you after this… *walks away*

*a few nights later* 

*at the hospital* 

Dad finally got transferred to a private hospital since he pays for that kind of treatment. This one allowed us to actually visit him and stay by his bedside… and unfortunately, he was unconscious so he could hear us but he was yet to respond. 

I’d visited him all this week since it was easier to. Diggy was flying back from Atlanta, he should’ve landed any time now… He asked how my dad was and I said he was fine. I didn’t like to bother him with what was going on, especially as his music was important.

Y/N- I wish you could respond to me… *holds his hand* *looks at him*

*heart rate machine beeps in the background*

Y/N- *sighs* You missed my birthday.. I wish I could have seen you then, I really miss you. Diggy um, couldn’t be here either cause he’s working and he’s really busy. His flight should’ve landed half an hour ago but.. he’s not answering my calls…

Jordan- *silent*

Y/N- Remember I told you I signed a contract dad? I have a new agent and everything, she’s really nice and I like the work I do. I’ve had a few modelling jobs here and there and the pay is good…

Jordan- *silent*

Michelle- *walks in* You okay honey?

Y/N- *nods at her* *looks at Jordan* I just want you to wake up dad.. I really do…  I miss you. *phone rings* *walks outside* Hello? *wipes tears*

Chris- You been airing my calls?

Y/N- Sorry.. I’ve had a lot going on lately.. *wipes face*

Chris- I can tell, I seen your Instagram and Twitter… what’s going on? *pauses and listens* You been crying?

Y/N- *sniffles* No..

Chris- I know you ain’t just lie to me..

Y/N- Alright fine… I have been. It’s been stressful. My dad’s in the hospital, I can’t forgive my sister and my boyfriend.. I don’t know where he is but he isn’t here for me and I’m so stressed

Chris- He might not be there, but whatever happens, I always will be.

Y/N- He won’t even like that I’m talking to you

Chris- Fuck him, he isn’t there and he ain’t have to know.

Y/N- My mom’s here and she’s in pieces.. she hasn’t been working lately…

Chris- Y’all need someone to keep you stable. And she knows we’re cool. There ain’t none going on with us. You’re my homegirl…

Y/N- *smiles a little*

Chris- You want some company?

Y/N- Please, I need it right now

Chris- I’ll be over as soon as.. *hangs up*

*half an hour later*

Michelle- He still isn’t responding..

Y/N- Mom, don’t dwell on it..

Michelle- Is this my fault?

Y/N- *shakes head and hugs her* No… It’s not. *looks at Aria*

Aria- *looks away*

Dante- *holds Aria’s hand* *looks at you* Don’t.

Y/N- *shakes her head a little at him*

*room alarm beeps repeatedly*

Y/N- What’s going on?

Michelle- *goes in the room* Excuse me, what’s happening?!

Doctor- He’s critical right now…

Y/N- What does that mean?!

Doctor- I’m afraid he’s gonna have to in for surgery soon…

Dante- *hugs Michelle*

*ten minutes later*

Y/N- *looks through door window* They’re getting him ready..

Michelle- This shouldn’t even be happening

Chris- *comes through doors* Y/N…

Y/N- *looks at him*

Chris- *walks over and hugs you* *holds you tight* I’m here… 

Y/N- *breaks hug* Thanks..

Aria- What’s he doing here?

Y/N- *glares at her*

Aria- Does Diggy know?

Y/N- *rolls eyes*

Chris- You okay Mrs (your last name)?

Michelle- I’m not.. *cries*

Chris- *hugs her*

*doors open* *doctors quickly wheel Jordan to theatre*

Dante- *cries* Dad! *tries to run after them*

Chris- *hold shim back* No…

Dante- *cries*

Chris- *hugs him*