A Song and a Rhyme

Obviously she didn't know the real reason to his name change. It was a dark reason, but he would never tell. Not even Sarah. "Look, it's none of your business, you're not family nor friend...I...I just can't say it." he said, his expression changing completely from happy and cocky to serious and angered. He had one reason for why he had his name changed: his father. He just went nuts and had gone on a drinking binge, ending up beating up on him and his sister, including his mom. One could only guess the rest.

Nathaniel wanted to almost smack the notebook out of her hand and leave, but he resolved to better things. He sighed, looking away. "Next question, please." he asked politely, chewing on his bottom lip. Of course he never introduced her to his father. In the last few years they were together, that's when his dad broke down and he couldn't expose her to that. Never. At least before.

As soon as the interview was over, Nathaniel looked over her and sighed. "I'll pay you back for dinner, just tell me your email and I'll just ask for what amount it was...I can't afford to pay you here because that receptionist is staring as if she wants us to do something for gossip." he whispered quietly as he shook her hand. "See ya." he smiled, looking away immediately as he walked off down the hallway and turned right, to the elevators. As he stood inside the machine, he looked at his watch and shook his head of any memories. "No...it's done for. Why the hell would I feel anything? Ugh, Sarah...shit, I think I'm late." he grunted.

Since Mandy already had his number and he had hers, then he could just text her fortunately. Nathaniel had no need to talk to her, not now. Soon he got back outside to his car, surprised that he wasn't being bombarded by a fan or two. Still, like she said before, he's not that famous. Yet. He got into his black jaguar and took off to meet up Sarah at her place, for lunch. He was at least twelve minutes late but he explained about the interview and she understood perfectly. "So, who interviewed you?" she asked as they sat down at the table to eat just out in the patio that overlooked the ocean.
"This girl, can't even remember the name. Why?"
"Well...just curious."
"You don't have to worry, babe. I'm only yours." he smiled. Sometimes he couldn't help but like that she was a bit jealous, not like Mandy. Jeez, the girl couldn't go ten seconds without asking after he came back late or something whether it had to do with a girl or something else! Simon though was feeling a bit bad for prodding so much at the moment though, so he sent Mandy a text.
'Thinking about u :]'

Well, they both were at least a little bit jealous, right? Come on! They both loved each other deeply. Nathaniel couldn't help it. Still, as he spoke to Sarah, his head continued to head back to that face. To the same face she made when he had told her to back off. She was surprised, obviously, but, maybe even worried? He laughed as Sarah again complained about her toast having been too toasted. She liked to at least get a good chew out of it, but too hard and she wanted to cry. He loved that. As Simon was working, he had received the text and chuckled. He accepted her lunch invitation, clocking out almost immediately to take the lunch break.

Can't fall out of love with the love of their life? That would be interesting to hear but, the thing was, they weren't each other's lives anymore, they were nothing. Nathaniel continued his lunch with Sarah before she herself had to go to a photo shoot. With a nice kiss, he had bid her goodbye and left her apartment as he then headed to his. While in the car, he stared at his phone at a stop sign. He wanted to apologize, through text at least. But he couldn't get himself to do it. He sighed, texting to her finally, 'I apologize'. He then shook his head, driving on home. Simon was already on the way to their favorite diner, hoping he could make it before Mandy did.

'For coming back into your life..it was a stupid decision' he sent back, grunting. He hated admitting things, but this one he couldn't avoid. "Jesus.." Nathaniel muttered, shaking his head as he remembered that tomorrow was when his video aired. Great. If Mandy were to see it, he would never hear the end of it. She would ruin him. He knew that she could. However, Mandy was right about Simon. He always wanted to get there first and just prepare things, then wait until the arrival of his one love. He wanted to please her.

Now, Nathaniel had accepted defeat, but like this? So he was at fault now? Again!? He grunted, now not feeling so bad. Still, acting towards his bad side on that interview now sparked something. He wasn't going to back down. He scoffed, going into his apartment and sighing once he closed the door. "Well, can't wait til that video airs." he grinned, knowing he'd get quite a few angry messages. As Mandy had gotten to the restaurant, Simon was there (like a puppy) waiting on her and smiling. "Hey, babe." he said, getting up and hugging her tenderly, kissing her head.

Simon smiled, nodding. "I always make time, though I know that lately I've been busy. I apologize for that though." he said, smiling weakly and holding her hand as she sat across from him. "How did that interview go?" he was unaware that Nathaniel was actually Daniel. He had forgotten all about his 'ambitions' once he was with his girl.

Simon laughed and kissed her hand. "Oh? Who was it anyway? I forgot." he smiled, leaning back into his chair and chuckling. Honestly he knew she had an exciting career, even if she didn't think so. She was...ambitious. He liked that. Sometimes he wondered why Daniel even let her get out of his fingers, but he was glad he did.

Simon nodded, sighing. "Yeah, one of the songs had a familiar beat, but I doubt that one artist could've copied from an old friend of ours." he scoffed, thinking the past couldn't honestly go after him. He had just settled and now had an amazing soon to be wife. What else could be more perfect and not ruin his moments? "Was he an ass?" he asked, chuckling as the waiter came by, giving them their menus.

Simon laughed, continuing the talk as they then moved on to their wedding plans, especially about the honeymoon. But soon, the next day came on and Simon (poor dope) had been called by his niece to watch the new video of her newest singer crush. Again. He always humored her cause he thought of his niece, Elise,as a daughter. He loved the girl. He turned on MTV and called Mandy over. "Hey baby, come on!" he said, knowing she wouldn't wanna miss it for the world either. But of course, the announcer (the hostess) had already met with the singer and had now just played the video. Soon..Daniel's face was zoomed in and soon out, the video starting at once.

"Can't believe that this happened to me, a wondrous angel here in my arms tonight,
I see your tears and my heart reaches out, wanting to rid you of that pout,
I know you don't care what I want to say, but I know that you believe they're true,
so just look up at hold on tight, cause I will take you away to heaven where you belong,
With me, With me, With me~,
Please don't leave yourself here in pieces, cause you know I'll pick them up and put them together again,
So just understand, I'm here for you and will never leave you stranded.."

And so the song continued, all up to that one scene in which then Simon was already fuming.

Simon raised a brow, about to cuss as he turned around and the cup fell from her hands. "Mandy?" he said, seeing tears in her eyes. He stood, about to go over to her but she had apologized and left quickly. "Wait!" he yelled as she went through the front door. Of course, Sarah wasn't home at the moment, she was out with her sister as they were celebrating her sister's birthday together. Nathaniel had decided to stay behind, letting them bond. He didn't expect her to knock at his door.