Chapter 5

• Good-bye honey.” Mrs. Logan gave her daughter a tight hug.
• “Bye Mom. I’m going to miss you.” Lana said.
• “Remember to call on a regular, you know... to just check-in.” She stepped back as the driver took the luggage and placed it in the boot.
• “I promise, Mom. I will call as often as I can.” She said before she slid into the back seat of the SUV. The driver closed the door behind her and she waved to her mom as they drove off to the airport.
• Liv and Lisa were unable to see her off because she was leaving too early in the morning. She checked her watch and sank back into her seat. It was exactly 3: 00 am and the private jet was going to take off in an hour or so. The first leg of the world tour would be around the States so the first stop was New York.
• Lana hadn’t seen or heard from Jordan since the party at his house on Friday night. She couldn’t stop replaying the night’s events over and over in her head. She was usually the level-headed one but somehow she got lost in Jordan’s arms, his kisses.. Oh, how she couldn’t stop thinking about his soft lips trailing her body..his skilled hands..prodding, teasing and setting her on fire.
• Her thoughts flashed back again...
• “Jordan..stop..” She moaned more than protested.
• “Are you sure you want me to stop?” He whispered into her mouth before claiming her lips again.
• “Yes.." she moaned again as his hands traveled up and down her thighs.
• “You don’t sound too convincing Bambi.” He said breathlessly.
• “I-” Her breath hitched as he sucked on her neck. How could she say no to this? To him? He was her heartthrob. The guy of her dreams. She wanted this. He was everything she ever wanted-at least that’s what she thought.
• “No. I can’t.” She said firmly and she struggled to sit up. She tried to pull down her dress but it didn’t do much to cover her exposed thighs.
• “I thought you wanted this sweets.” He held her chin and stared into her big eyes.
• “I do-did. But I can’t.” She mumbled, unable to meet his gaze.
• “Why? Are you still a virgin or something?” He rolled his eyes and raked his fingers through hair.
• “Why do you have to say it like that?”
• “Like what?” He snapped.
• “Like it’s some kind of disease?” She shot back.
• “You know what? I don’t have time for your little virginal inquisitions okay? If you don’t want to have sex then just leave. Get out!” He hopped off the bed and went to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.
• And that was the last she saw of Jordan Carter. For the moment..
• “Maybe I shouldn’t have stopped him.” She thought. “I might regret it someday but..” She let out an audible sigh.
• “We have arrived, Miss Logan.” The driver opened the door and waited for her to step out. “This way please.” He led the way
• “Thank you.” She said as she slung her backpack behind her. She followed him to the jet and found Bella and Amelia already seated.
• Bella gave Lana a menacing look and then looked away.
• “Hey, Lana. Nice to see you again.” Preston said as she sat next to Amelia. Fortunately, he was sitting next to Bella. The other contestants were there, Jason, Reese, and Rob murmured their greetings and went back to sleep.
• Jordan was nowhere to be seen.
• “Hey stranger,” Amelia said with a smile.
• “Hey. How are you so alert and full of life at such an ungodly hour??” She groaned.
• “Easy. I didn’t sleep. Besides we can have a nap later-there’s bedrooms over there.” She pointed to the back.
• “Perfect!” Lana said with enthusiasm.
• “So what happened to you? I thought I saw you at the party and then you disappeared? Or maybe I was just really hammered?” She asked, confused.
• “Oh, she was there alright.” Bella cut in. “She ended up having drunk sex with JC. She even has a hickey to prove it.” She said smugly. Daring Lana to deny it.
• Lana swallowed hard as her hand flew to her neck, her face flaming red. If she could die of embarrassment then now would have been a good time.
• The plane went quiet and Reese cleared his throat.
• “Was it good?” Amelia said and everyone burst into laughter.
• “I’m sure it was good for her but not for him.” Bella continued in her quest to humiliate Lana further.
• “Why don’t you let me be the judge of that?” Jordan walked in and shot a death glare at Bella. “Listen  Kinky Barbie, if you want to make it through this trip, then I strongly suggest you mind your own business. Who I screw shouldn’t be your concern, Kinky.”
• “So you did sleep with her?” Bella countered.
• “Jones, please get this girl off my plane. Now!” He commanded, before storming off towards the bedroom.
• “Wait! I’m sorry...I take it back.” Bella ran after him to grovel but he slammed the door in her face.
• “Let me talk to him.” Preston put his hand on her shoulder, “But later. Now is not a good time.”
• “Didn’t you hear what he said?? He wants me off the plane!” Bella exclaimed.
• “I did but you can’t talk to him when he’s like this. Trust me.” He pursed his lips together. “Let’s go and sit down the jet is about to take off anyways.”
• “So spill. I need all the deets. Dirty and clean-I want to hear everything.” Amelia whispered to Lana.
• “I’ll tell you once we’re in the room. It’s kind of a long story with no happy ending.” She replied in a low whisper.
• “Ohh..that bad huh?” Her friend's face fell.
• “It’s not what you think-I’ll explain later,” she quickly rectified said as she buckled her seat belt.
• The hostess asked everyone else to buckle up because the jet was about to take off. The other band members were all KO so she had to struggle to put on their seat-belts for them. It seemed like they had a rough night. They were all cute so the hostess didn’t seem to mind one bit.
• Preston and Bella were busy making out and had probably forgotten they were in a public area. Lana and Amelia looked at them in disgust but they continued their tonsil hockey, oblivious to everyone around them.
• “Let’s go and get some rest, I think I’ve lost my appetite,” Amelia said.
• “Yeah, I can hardly keep my eyes open.” Lana covered her mouth as she yawned.
• Preston and Bella seemed to have the same idea and were in more of a hurry to get to the bedroom, for very obvious reasons. As Lana was about to enter one of the rooms Jordan’s door flew open. He was topless and his hair was a glorious mess. He stood at the door looking around until his eyes fell on her.
• “Bambi, get in here. Now!” He said and immediately turned to go back inside.
• “Amy...what should I do?” She froze on the spot, trying to figure out what he wanted from her.
• “Just go. I’m dying to know what he wants! Aren’t you?” Amelia whispered.
• “Yeah but-”
• “Hey Bambi, I thought I asked you to get in here? Do you need help finding your way here or what?” He scowled, his arms across his chest.
• “I-I-I’ll be right there.” She gulped and handed her bag over to Amelia.
• “Good luck,” Amy whispered.
• Jordan held the door open as she cautiously walked in, her heart beating hard against her chest. Her palms sweaty because she was a nervous wreck and her step slightly unsteady. She was dressed in a simple black Fila tracksuit and matching trainers. He shut the door, gave a once over and nodded, as if in approval. She entered the room and stood at the door, unsure of the next move.
• “I can’t sleep.” He simply stated.
• “Okay.." She fiddled with a loose strand of hair.
• “So you going to make it happen or what?” He took two steps towards her and held her hands as he faced her.
• “H-how?” She blinked rapidly.
• “I sleep better when there’s someone lying next to me...So you’re it.” He tried to explain without sounding weird but failing dismally.
• “Why me?” She asked.
• “Because okay? It’s freakin’ four in the morning and I haven’t slept so I’m a bit cranky.” He let out a frustrated sigh. “Why do you always have to overthink things?”
• “I’m trying to understand. I thought you were mad at me and now you-” She tried to pull her hands away but he held on tighter.
• “Listen sweets-I just want to sleep okay? No funny business..unless you’ve changed your mind..?” He looked into her eyes. He seemed to lose himself every-time he looked into her eyes. They drew him in, pulled him deeper until he couldn’t focus. Jordan gave himself a mental shake and tried to shift back to their conversation.
• “No. I haven’t.” She said with conviction. He was kind of disappointed but he nodded in agreement.
• “Okay now that’s settled can we just jump into bed and sleep?” He almost pleaded but that would have been out of character for him. Jordan Carter never begged anyone for anything.
• She nodded silently and proceeded to remove her sneakers. She thanked Ryan for taking them shopping and insisting that they wear only the outfits that had been carefully selected by the stylist. They were only allowed to wear new stuff, from head to toe-including socks and undergarments. Now it all made sense to Lana. They probably knew that such chance encounters were bound to happen and you had to be always prepared.
• “Your hair smells good.” Jordan said as he spooned her, his nose trailing the back of her neck.
• “Thank you..” She managed to say, as electricity shot through her body. She was sure he could feel the effect he was having on her because his arms were wrapped tightly around her and she could feel his breath on her neck.
• “Go to sleep Bambi, you’re killing my vibe.” He muttered.
• All she could do was nod and try to steady her wildly beating heart. How could she fall asleep when he was so close to her? While they were breathing the same air, suspended way above the ground. she hoped that this infatuation would pass soon because there was no way someone like Jordan Carter would want someone like her. She was just a college student that wanted to major in music. She wasn’t even popular in college, she had very few friends and kept a low profile. She knew she was beautiful but Jordan could have any woman he wanted with a click of his fingers.
• There was also the issue of her deep dark secret that she had kept buried for so long. Not even her close friends knew about it. How would he feel if he discovered her secret? Would he still desire her? Would he even want to touch her?
• She decided to put those thoughts aside and got caught up in the moment. She reveled in Jordan’s embrace and gave a contented sigh as sleep finally claimed her. After all it wasn’t every day that a girl fell asleep in the strong arms of the world’s hottest superstar.