Concert time
2 weeks later
*Harmony*
"Come on River.. we don't want to be late for the concert". I call for my son. Zac has been on Tour for 3 weeks now and tonight he is playing in Boston and we are going to see him.
"Chill mom.. I know you can't wait to see him and get some.. loving from your man.. but I want to look good". He call back.
I feel my cheeks flush.. he is right of course, but I do not want my teenage son telling me. "Better shut it kid.. and come up, we have to pick up Kira on the way.. by the way, she has seen you in your Batman pj.. no reason to doll up for her".
"Mooom". He whines.. yeah he is going through one of those teenage periods where mom is the most embarrassing thing in the Universe.
He comes down the stairs, wearing a new green shirt and jeans that looked like they were new back in the 1920ies. "Hmm you are not scared those scrabs you call pants will fall off spontaneously if you move too much ?"
"Oh God mom". He just roll his eyes and stalk past me to the door. "Come on.. Kira just wrote that she is waiting".
I choose not to say anything.. I am in a way to good mood today to let his teenage hormones ruin it.
We get in the car and go to pick up Kira, who as always look so very pretty. River's eyes instantly soften when he looks at her and he move to the backseat to sit with her. I am happy for those two.. and happy I already had that talk with River.. I know Zac did too, before leaving.. because I am sure it won't be long before they take the next step.. and I want them both to stay safe.
I put on some music and focus on the road, giving the kids some privacy to hold hands and steal kisses.. River still hates it when I see them together.
About 40 minutes later I park in front of the arena where the concert is held. It's still mind numbing that my man is on his way to become a star.
We walk up to the stage door and I give my name to the man standing there. He looks at a list on his clipboard and nod, waving us inside.
"Wow.. this is amazing". River is looking around, having forgot all the teenage sulkiness for a moment. "But where is all the sexy groupies ?"
Kira elbows him and I give him my best mom glare. "Hopefully at some rock concert far away".
"Mom chillacks.. I was kidding". He grin at me. "And hey.. even if there were any.. Zac loves you mom.. he wouldn't even look at them".
"Thanks kid". I ruffle up his hair, hearing the cry of outrage but ignoring it.
I hear my name called and turn to see Michael come towards us smiling. "Harmony.. welcome". He hugs me softly, then smile it the kids. "River.. Kira.. right ? So happy to see you all".
"Hi Michael.. we are all happy to be here". It's still a bit weird for me to be on first names with a real star. "So be honest.. how is my man doing ?"
"Oh no need to worry.. the audience loves him.. he is writing almost as many autographs as me anywhere we go". He smile. "And he seems to thrive.. but he clearly miss you guys.. that will be the hardest part for him.. Being away from his family for tours and stuff".
I smile softly.. that part will be hard on me too. "So where is he hiding ?"
"I think he is in his dressing room.. he seemed a bit nervous about you coming tonight". He points down a hallway. "It's right down there.. the third door.. the one with his name on it".
"Thanks". I give him one last smile, and hurry of to find my handsome man, followed by the kids.
I easily find the door, but just as I am about to knock I hear voices inside.. one is Zac's and the other one is a woman. And I hate to admit it, but I hold up my hand to make the kids quiet and lean closer to listen. "So it was just what you wanted ? I did good Mr Pugh ?"
"Please say Zac.. it feels weird if you don't.. considering everything". Zac chuckles. "And yes, it was just what I needed".
I quickly knock and open the door without waiting for an answer. Zac is sitting on a chair, wearing a bathrobe.. and there is a Young woman there.. she do look more like an assistant than a groupie though.
"Darling". Zac gets to his feet, looking all flustered. "You are here early.. I am not even dressed yet".
"I see that". I don't know what to think or feel right now. "I can leave if it's a problem".
He hurries over to pull me into his arms. "Why would it be a problem baby ? I am so happy to see you.. I have missed you like crazy".
"I'll be leaving Mr.. Zac". The woman nod and look at me. "A pleasure meeting you.. I have heard a lot about you".
"Oh sorry, darling this is Michaels assistant Clara.. she.. helps me out a bit too". He smiles like everything is totally fine here.
I force a smile out. "Nice to meet you Clara".
She sends me a kind of knowing smile, then she disappear and I kinda pull myself free of Zac. He takes one look at me and quickly hug the kids, telling River he missed him and then handing them a couple of backstage passes. "Go look around for a moment.. okay ? I need a word with your mom".
"Oh". River looks at me and I nod. "Okay.. come on Kira".
The kids leave and Zac closes the door behind them, before turning to look at me. "Okay spill.. what's wrong ?"
"What's wrong ?" I glare at him then sner. "She helps me out a bit to.. on her knees or what ?"
"What ? Are you insinuating that I am cheating on you ?" He looks shocked .. hurt even.
I shake my head. "No.. I am saying it to your face".
He mumbles something under his breath, sounding like 'Way to ruin everything'. "Harmony..".
"Fucking someone else tend to do that.. ruin everything I mean". I cross my arms on my chest.
"That wasn't what I..". He sigh running a hand over his face. "Baby.. I have not as much as thought about being with another woman while we have been together.. you are the best thing that ever happened to me.. why would I want to ruin that ?"
I shrug. "How would I know ? Men usually think they will get away with it".
"Harmony". He reach out and take my hand. "Have I ever given you reason to doubt my love ? My fidelity ? Why do you think I did.. that ?"
"I heard you.. okay.. how she gave you what you needed". I look at him, watching his reaction and to my surprise he chokes down a laugh.
He breathes in. "You shouldn't listen at doors baby.. but I promise you.. that had nothing to do with sex".
"What then ? What did she give you". I want so badly to believe him.
"That I can't tell you love.. you have to trust me". He looks at me, his eyes warm and caring. "Please trust me.. just for.. an hour or so".
I breathe in.. I have to trust him. "Okay.. okay Zac.. I trust you".
"Thanks baby". He pulls me into his arms, kissing me softly and mumbling against my lips. "I really did miss you".
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