Chapter 13*~

“So you had never met Drew?”

“No.” Aaliyah shook her head. “When me and Will were together, he never really talked about Drew. Drew lived with his father out in California, and Will and his mother lived in New York.” She shrugged. “I knew he had a twin didn’t know his name though.”

“Yeah.” Tandra nodded and looked at her. “Well it’s all out in the open now.”

“It sure is.”

“Aaliyah we need you in here for the last shot!”

Aaliyah nodded and sighed. “The excitement of music videos...”

Tandra laughed and watched as walked into the bathroom and removed her shirt so she was only in her lace underwear. The music of Don’t Know What To Tell Ya played through out the room as Aaliyah sang the chorus one more time and walked into the bathroom, stopped, and winked at the camera before closing the door. It had been one long day and she knew that Aaliyah was more than happy to finish this. She was always excited about doing something new, but it took a lot of work and a lot of energy to pull it off.

Aaliyah sighed as she walked back out fully dressed and smiled widely. “Yay we’re done for today!” She sighed and laughed. “Just wait till tomorrow.”

“You have to come back tomorrow? I thought yall were done.”

“Nah, tomorrow Catalina comes back with me for the mirror scene.” Aaliyah said as they walked down the stairs. “I don’t mind though, it’s only for about an hour, so I’ll be cool.” She tied her ponytail into a bun in the back of her head and pulled her sunglasses down over her eyes. “It’s only two thirty?”

“Yeah Li. We’ve been here since about five, it’s been a really long morning.”

“Tell me about it.”

~*4:00 p.m.*~

“And IIIIIIIIIIIII Willl awaysssssssss luvvvvvv uuuuuuuu.” Justin laughed as he walked into the living room where Xaviera was sitting in front of the tv watching The Bodyguard. He shook his head and came up behind her and tapped her on her shoulder. “Hey shortie, don’t you want to watch something else?” He watched as she shook her head.

“No, Whitney Houssin.” She said and pointed at Whitney Houston.

“Right...ok, well it’s your choice chica.” He smiled and looked at her. “Where’s your mommy at?”

“Ouside with Andra and Diana.”

Justin nodded. “Thanks sweetie.” He walked out of the room and down the long hall and out the backdoor and spotted Aaliyah, Diana, Andra and...Sam? He walked farther out into the yard and rose an eyebrow. “Hey you all.”

“Hey Justin...”

“Hey Sam, when did you get here?”

“Um about half an hour ago.”

Justin nodded and looked at Aaliyah who shrugged slightly. “Hey baby girl.” He smiled and kissed Andra-Li on her forehead and took her from Aaliyah. “Liyah, your daughter is in there watching the Bodyguard.”

Aaliyah laughed slightly. “Yeah I know, I was watching it, and she started watching it, and then Diana and Sam got here so we decided to go outside, but she insisted on watching the entire movie.”

“So what are you three up to anyway?” He watched as they looked at each other and laughed. “What’s so funny?”

“Nothing...nothing.” Aaliyah laughed and coughed slightly. “I’m gonna go check on Viera.”

“I’m gonna go with you.” Diana said and stood up with her.

“We’ll be back ok?”

Justin nodded and watched as they walked back towards the house and heard a voice behind him that startled him. He turned around and looked at Samantha. “Excuse me?”

“I said do you love her?” She walked closer to him and grinned. “I mean just from what I’ve seen, you two are a little weary of each other.”

“Of course I love her, and we’ve just had a few bad months ok?” He looked at her. “It’s none of your damn business anyway Sam.”

“Ooooh, what’s wrong Justin. Did I hit a bad spot? I’m so sorry. I mean I just don’t understand what you see in her.”

“I see a lot in her. I see a lot of things in her that I never saw in you. For one, she’s a good person. I obviously had you wrong.”

“Justin I...”

“No, I don’t want to hear it really. Why don’t you just go home, she doesn’t need you trying to ruin her life ok?”

“You know what, whatever.” She walked past him and turned around and shot him a warning look. “This won’t be the last time we meet.”

“I’m sure it won’t be Sam. I’m sure it won’t be.”

~*8:21 p.m.*~

“I got it Jay!” Aaliyah ran to the door and opened it and smiled. “Hey you two.”

“Sorry we’re back late Mrs. T., traffic was bad.” Stephanie smiled as her and Catalina walked in.

“Don’t worry about it. So did you two have fun?” She watched as they nodded and smiled. “That’s good.”

“Where’s baby Li and Viera?”

“Viera is asleep, and Li is in the nursery will Justin in her swing. Swinging her little self to death.” She giggled and smiled.

“Sounds like her. She has your energy.” Stephanie smiled and looked at Catalina. “We bought matching outfits right Cat?”

“Yep! It’s all pink. It’s so cute.” Catalina looked at Aaliyah. “We bought you something too mom.”

“Really? What is it?”

“Here it is.” Stephanie said and handed her the two shirts.

“Mrs. Timberlake, wow, see that works because I really am aren’t I?” She laughed and watched as they nodded. “And I shake it better than Britney. I know I do. That’s because I got more behind.”

“I like big butts and I cannot lie....” Justin laughed as he walked down the stairs and looked at the girls. “Hey Steph, hey Cat.”

“Daddy, you are so raunchy...”

“Hey Mr. T.” Stephanie laughed.

“Hey I do, and your mother has a big butt.” Justin said and pointed at Aaliyah who shrugged. “She’s very blessed.”

“Ah ha, whatever Jay, and walking away from you.”

“Baby Got Back!”

“That’s your husband.” Catalina looked at Aaliyah and laughed.

“So, he’s your daddy, I can divorce him. You’ll be stuck with him for forever.”