Darling, just hold on

15. Contracts and family

Wednesday 16/02/2011

Louis' POV

When Harry and I arrived at Niall's studio this morning, Jeff was already waiting. Jeffrey is a member of our management team.

I called our management last night and explained them the situation. They told me they would send someone over to discuss the situation and what was going to happen.

Jeff listened to the songs and was really positive about them. He said that it wouldn't be a problem and that the fans would love a collab with Harry as long as we make it clear that Harry is not here to replace Zayn and that Zayn will comeback. 

Then, he took Harry in a room alone to discuss a few details. Not long after, Harry called me if he could talk to me. Jeff went to Niall and Liam while I talked to Harry.

'What's up?' I ask.

'Jeff just offered to me my manager. He has a contract and all for if I would decide. He said that if I signed, we could release the songs we already recorded as singles and that those would be a magnet for record label contracts.'

'That's big. I know it is a big step but this could be the first step in your carrier.'

'Yeah, I know, but you have told me about how management controls everything you guys do. How often you guys fight with them.'

'I know and we do but Jeff works for our management but is also part-time self-employed. He is one of the people from management who almost always sticks up for us. That is why I asked to send him.' I tell him. 'I've asked Jeff to consider signing you as a self-employed manager. And you aren't 18 yet so your dad has to sign the contract so he has to read it and if you want, I can always read the contract for you to be sure there aren't any loopholes.'

'Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'm gonna call dad now to ask what he thinks of it. I can ask Gemma tonight at dinner.'

'Is good. Maybe, your dad can come to lunch, Jeff said he had all day today so then they can talk. That way he knows a little more about what he is signing if you would decide to sign with Jeff. I will leave you to it. Call me if you need anything. I'm just in the next room.' I say.

'Okay, good idea. Thanks.'

I go back to the other lads and Jeff.

Harry's POV

I'm sitting eating lunch at the kitchen table at Niall's place in between dad and Louis and opposite to Jeff.
 Jeff is explaining to dad what the contract means and what his role as manager would be. It's a lot of information but I manage to keep up. Probably because it's the second time now that I hear the explanation. When we are done eating and dad has asked Jeff every question there is to ask, dad takes me to the living area.

'You want me to sign?' He asks.

'It has always been my dream to be a professional musician but it is a big thing.'

'Yeah, but Jeff sounds like a man who knows things. I haven't heard you sing but if all those guys have so much faith in you, you must be pretty talented.'

'I'm not but thank you.'

'So, you want to do this?'

'Yes.'

'That's what I thought I would hear.' He says and he carries me back to the kitchen. My foot has started to bother me again so I've probably used it too much.

'Where is that contract?' My dad asks when we arrive back in the kitchen.

'It's upstairs. I will get it for you. You can read it tonight and tell me tomorrow if there is anything that absolutely needs to be changed in order that you feel constable signing.' Jeff tells my dad.