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Date Posted: 23:28:49 09/15/02 Sun
Author: Sonali
Subject: TORN - CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 8

“Okay so everything is finalized. She will totally be surprised. She deserves it so much and LA is perfect because we can all crash at my place,” JC said excitedly.

“Perfect. You think she has any idea,” Lance questioned.

“None. We all have her under the impression that we’re doing our own thing,” Joey said.

“And she told me she decided not to go home. She’d rather have Johnny put the money to better use by putting her up in a suite rather than flying,” Chris said.

“Okay, so let’s go put our plan into action,” JC said with a smile. They all got up and made their way to my bunk where I was sleeping peacefully. The guys came up with a plan to spend our mini-break together in LA. This way we wouldn’t have to waste time in airports and on long flights since the tour was resuming on the west coast anyways. They all told me they were off to different cities and so I planned on relaxing on my own in a hotel. They had planned out what clubs we were gonna go to and everything.

“Alright Miss Gulati, it’s official, we’re kidnapping you,” Chris yelled. I jumped up and felt someone tie a blindfold around my eyes and someone else picked me up and hoisted me over their shoulder. I think it was Joey.

“What the hell?! I thought you guys already left! What’s going on?”

“Change in plans. Shut up, relax and enjoy the ride,” Lance said.

“You guys are insane,” I said.





“So you were in on this too,” I asked Brit. She smiled.

“Oh come on. We’re wasting perfectly good shopping time,” she said. Once we had gotten to JC’s house in LA, the guys filled me in and indeed, I was flattered they’d think of something like this for me. It was our first full day of vacation and Brit and I were hitting up Rodeo Drive.

“Good point. Alright, Ciao boys,” I said as we headed out.

“God I love LA! I love SHOPPING in LA!”

“You and me both! Okay, we need to be back by 4 because I want to dry my hair straight tonight!”

“Don’t worry about that. After we’re done shopping, we’re going to get beautified at this amazing salon. I booked our appointments already!”

“Brit, you’re amazing. Thank so much!”

After an entire day of spent bonding over shopping and at the salon, we came back to JC’s around six, starving and hoping the guys had taken care of dinner.

“Hey sexy mamas, look at you,” Joey said.

“Brit’s already taken and I’m sure after tonight, so will Sonali,” Lance said with a grin.

“Hey, isn’t Mike in town,” Chris asked. We all cracked up, except for Brit who didn’t know about Mike. The guys were more than happy to fix that.

“Okay, so what do you want on your pizza? We were waiting until you ladies got back to order,” Joey said.

“I want green peppers, onions, and mushrooms,” I said.

“Ooh, that sounds good. Me too. Can we make it thin crust,” Brit asked.

“Of course. I’m gonna put my stuff upstairs,” I said. As I headed up the stairs and to the room I was staying in, I bumped into JC. I stopped, hugged him, gave him a peck on the cheek and went to my room. I smiled when I saw him walk in.

“What was that for,” he asked with a grin.

“For being so sweet. Thank you,” I said.

“You’re welcome. Any chance of getting more lovin’ later?” I smacked him and made my way downstairs.

“Can I just tell you how much I love the fact that my hair and makeup is done. All I have to do is change later. I could get used to this,” I said sitting down.

“I love what she did with your eyes. I think I might do that for my tour,” Britney said. The makeup artist had put these tiny jewels on the lids of my eyes. It felt funny at first but I had gotten used to it.

“That’d be cool. Do you have your clothes and stuff ready?”

“Yup. I can’t wait for the tour to start. It’s gonna be so different from the last one. You better be there with the other guys!”

“You know it. Okay so when is the pizza gonna be here? I’m starving!”

“No kidding. We let you guys take care of dinner and this is what we get? Boys,” Britney joked. I started laughing.

“Okay, it’s time to separate you two. We want the non-picky Sonali back,” Chris joked.

“Sorry, she’s on vacation. You’re stuck with the diva in training,” I said before me and Brit cracked up.

“Uh oh, she’s gotten to you,” Joey said with a look of horror on his face. We only laughed harder.

“Justin, your girlfriend has brainwashed Sonali. We’re in trouble now,” Lance said.

“Britney, you’ll never learn will you? Corrupting innocent people. What am I gonna do with you,” Justin said. She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. A huge smile washed over his face.

“Oh stop it! I don’t want any of that here,” JC said. We all cracked up.




“Sonali, can you tie this for me,” Britney asked as she walked into my room. She was wearing tan suede pants and a matching tan and turquoise halter.

“Sure. Justin couldn’t tie it right?”

“Something like that. He kept UN-tying it.” I started laughing.

“Typical. Okay, there you go,” I said.

“Thanks. You look so cute. We’re gonna have to make sure we don’t wear those pants together. We’ll work out a schedule or something.” I did love the pants – black satin with slits on the sides all the way up to the middle of my thighs. I paired them with a dark red tight satin halter that tied around my neck and then down at my waist, leaving my back completely bare.

“Yeah, I’m used to having to do that since I have two sisters. There’s my closet of clothes, Cynthia’s closet, Angie’s and then the ‘shared custody’ closet.” Britney started laughing.

“That’s hilarious. Hey Sonali, can I just tell you how glad I am that you’re so…you.”

“Um, okay.”

“No, I mean, not to sound stupid and conceited but you treated me normally from day one. I need some normality in my life.” I smiled.

“Yeah well I need some testosterone in mine.”

“Yeah, how come you don’t have a boyfriend?”

“Gee thanks, I treat you normally and this is what I get,” I joked.

“Oh you know what I mean. I’m gonna as you something and you have to be honest, okay? And you have to know that whatever you tell me, stays between you and me.”

“Brit, you’re scaring me.”

“Which one of the guys are you crushing on?” I looked at her as if she had grown and extra head before I burst out laughing. After a few minutes, I regained control.

“Those guys are like my brothers. I am not crushing on any of them. I’ve built up an immunity to their charm and good looks.”

“Are you serious? Because it seemed like you and JC had something there.”

“WHAT? JC? NO WAY! He’s like, oh ewww. I mean, he’s JC. We’re so close he’s not even like a brother, he’s practically a sister!” Brit cracked up.

“Sonali! Seriously though, I think you and JC look so good together. And besides, how romantic would that be 0 to fall in love with your best friend.”

“Not everyone is as lucky as you and Justin. Now enough of this. My makeup will start to run if I laugh anymore.”





The next morning reminded me of the day after my birthday. We were all hung-over but there was no throwing up or emotional outbursts. More importantly, there was no ‘Mike.’ Instead of JC crawling into my bed, I crawled into his.

“If all it takes for you to get in bed with me is a good hang-over then drink away my darling,” JC said. I started laughing.

“You’re so dumb.”

“A side effect of hanging out with the other guys so much.”

“Too bad they didn’t state that in your contract.”

“Tell me about it.” We both started laughing.

“Jace, really, thanks for this. This break is exactly what I needed.”

“You and the rest of us. And you’re welcome. You know that anytime you wanna get away, my door will always be open for you. I don’t know what we’re all gonna do once you leave.” Leave. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I sighed.

“Let’s not think about that. You’re still stuck with me for two months.”

“Damn!” I hit him playfully. He started tickling me and I started squirming and giggling.

“AHEM! What’s going on here,” Brit asked from the doorway. Inwardly, I groaned. I’m sure she’d really believe me now.

“Jace is being mean, what else?”

“Hey now, you hit me!”

“Yeah but you and the guys know how ticklish I am.”

“Okay, I’m sure this could go on forever. I’m going back to bed,” Britney said. JC and I started laughing again.




“B, baby, get back into bed, I’m lonely,” Justin said. Brit smiled.

“I’m here, I’m here,” she said as she got in and snuggled up to him.

“What are ya thinking about?”

“You know, it’s been a while since JC’s been dating.”

“Uh, should I be concerned?” Brit smiled.

“No, silly. Don’t you think JC and Sonali would make a cute couple?” Justin started laughing.

“Sonali and Jace? That’s weird.”

“No, baby, think about it. I mean, they’re so close and she’s in his bed right now.”

“And in 10 minutes, she’ll be in Lance or Chris’s bed!”

“Ugh! You are such a boy!” Justin laughed harder.

“I’m not a boy! I’m a man. And I’ll prove it,” he said grabbing her. She squealed and started laughing.





“Sonali, I have a HUGE favor to ask. I feel bad for not making dinner last night and I wanna do something special for B…”

“Say no more. Tell me what kind of food you want and I’ll make it. You just make sure to distract her. Then, when it’s late afternoon, I’ll take of getting her ready, okay?”

“I seriously do love you. You are such an amazing woman!”

“Yeah well what can I say?” I got to work in the kitchen, preparing a romantic dinner for Justin and Brit. Lord only knows where Chris and Joey took her in order to distract her. Meanwhile, Justin set the table, leaving out nothing. There were plenty of flowers and candles. JC was wandering around his house doing random things until he finally ended up in the kitchen.

“So what movie do you wanna see,” he asked me.

“Anything Joey doesn’t pick out.” He laughed.

“I think that’s a given. Need any help?”

“Nope. In fact, dare I say I’m done?” I checked over everything before I started cleaning up.

“I have to say I am impressed.”

“Good. Okay I’m gonna pack up my stuff before I get Britney ready so I’ll be upstairs.”

“Okay,” JC said.

“Thankyouthankyouthankyou!” Justin said as he engulfed me in his arms. I started laughing.

“You’re welcome. Now let go so I can finish up.” I went to pack my duffel bag because tomorrow evening we were on the bus again. By the time I finished, I poked my head in Justin’s room.

“Hey babygirl,” he said.

“Hey, whatcha doin?”

“Looking for something to wear,” he said.

“Ooh, let me help,” I said, pushing him aside. He laughed but in no time, I had picked out a pair of black pants and a black shirt with dull silver pinstripes.

“Hmm, you’re hired.”

“Excuse me?”

“As my stylist. You’re hired,” he smirked.

“Kiss my ass,” I said as I walked downstairs. I watched TV with Jace until we heard Chris, Lance, and Joey pull up with Britney.

“Make sure she doesn’t see anything,” JC said.

“Hey Brit, let’s go upstairs,” I said, grabbing her before she could sit down.

“What is with you?” I smiled.

“Go take a shower. I am designated as your stylist tonight. Don’t ask what’s tonight because I can’t tell. So go get ready,” I said. She just smiled and did what I told her, knowing that Justin was up to something. I told Justin that I was handling everything and to leave me alone so I could help his girlfriend get ready.

“Okay Sonali, please can you give me a hint?”

“I can’t. But I can help you get ready.”

“Okay.”

“I have total control?”

“Sure, why not?”

“This is gonna be fun!” I started with her hair and instead of making it stick-straight, I blow-dried it with a big round brush, giving it lots of volume and curling the ends.

“Wow, I like it so far. You wanna do this on a regular basis?”

“God that’s the second time today!” She laughed.

“So is it safe to assume my baby is gonna look good tonight?”

“Britney, your boy ALWAYS looks good!” We both cracked up.

“Okay, what next?”

“Well I can’t do your makeup until I know what you’re wearing. I already picked out a few things. Let’s go take a look,” I said.

“Okay, I like everything!” I laughed.

“Hmm, so do I, but I am REALLY loving this,” I said.

“Me too,” she said with a grin. It was a silk lavender strapless dress that came to below the knee but had a killer slit up the side. Simple, sexy, and elegant.

“Okay, but now I’m thinking that maybe I should put your hair up since I have this necklace that would match perfectly. Here, let’s do this,” I said as I threw her hair up in this big, smooth bun. I gave it a ‘60ish feel by putting a little side part and taking a section of hair and tucking behind her ear.

“I LOVE IT!”

“Good. It’s not too tight or loose, is it?”

“Nope. Perfect.”

“Okay now makeup, my favorite,” I said. I went to work and had a blast. Instead of doing the smokey look like she always does, I put a lilac shadow on, accented it with a darker plumb. Then I lined only her upper lids and then took some silver shimmer powder and dusted it lightly under her eyes. Then I finished with the essential mascara. Before I went on, I let her peek.

“Sonali, I’m all sparkly! It’s so different than the dark lining. I love this!” I laughed.

“Thanks!” I finished up and let her change before I put the clear gloss on her lips. My job was complete. We were both very happy.

“You know, I’ll never get used to having my hair and makeup done for me. And I have to say this is definitely my favorite look to date. Thank you so much!” She hugged me, taking me a bit by surprise, but I hugged her back, smiling.

“Oh stop, I live for shit like this. I have to say, you wear that gloss well.”

“Why thank you.”

“You have what my friends and I coined – blow job lips. A guy sees your lips and automatically thinks OH SHIT!” We both cracked up.

“God Sonali, you are so fucking funny sometimes.”

“Why thank you. Okay, now I’m gonna trust that you’ll be a good girl and stay here until someone comes to get you, right?”

“Yes mommy.”

“Okay, I’ll see you later. Have fun,” I said with a smile. I went downstairs.

“Hey babycakes, ready to go,” Joey asked.

“Yup, are you boys? I’m not in the mood to run for my life if you’re spotted by a pack of hormonal teens.”

“You and me both. But it’s not bad in LA. Besides, dinner and a movie, what could happen,” Lance said.

“Okay. Mr. Timberlake, your girlfriend is probably about to go insane with curiosity so I suggest you get her as soon as we leave,” I said.

“Okay, thanks. I appreciate this so much,” Justin said.

“No problem buddy. We’re going to Doc’s for dinner and then we’re seeing the 11 o’clock show. We probably won’t be back before 1,” JC said.

“Have fuuuuun,” Chris said as we walked out. I sighed and got into the car.

“What’s wrong,” Joey asked.

“Nothing. I just hope that someday, I’ll be the one who’s being cooked for.”

“Oh Sonali you will. Any guy would be lucky to be with you,” Lance said.
“Thanks guys. All I need right now is some french-fries and a lot of chocolate and I should be good to go.”

“Well fries and chocolate it is,” Lance said. I started laughing and that’s how my evening was spent – laughing and talking with the guys.

MEANWHILE…

“Hey Brit, can you come down here,” Justin yelled. She smiled as she opened the door, only to find a sign that said GO DOWN THE STAIRS AND LOOK TO YOUR LEFT. She did and picked up a second card with another rose attached. FOLLOW THE TRAIL. She looked down and saw a trail of rose petals on the ground. She followed it until she came to the candle-lit dining room and saw Justin waiting for her with another rose.

“Oh Justin, could you be any cuter?”

“I can try.” He grinned and then his eyes widened.

“What?”

“Britney…you look…stunning.” The way he said it sent shivers down up spine. She could feel herself blush. He complemented her all the time, but this time, it was different, a good, inexplicable different.

“Thank you, or rather, thank Sonali.”

“I will.” He pulled her in for a kiss and their evening was spent pretty much like that. They managed to enjoy dinner before they went upstairs for dessert.

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