Revealed

Unexpected Turn

I accidentally slipped on something and fell. Niall stumble upon me and we're now face-to-face. His eyes swallowing mine, his perfect face, his smile. Our face were so close to each other. Our eyes were locked and the gap between us was slowly decreasing...our lips were 3 cm away, so close to being touch but then my brother woke up, "What time is it?" He asked, his eyes hardly open. "5 in the morning you crackhead" I replied, giggling. "Oh..." With that he passed out like a light, continuing his sleep. Everything had gotten so awkward. "Um...well I'm going to go to sleep now..." My voice trailed off. I got up and start to head off to my room. Unexpectedly, he grabbed my hand, turned me around and gave me a peck on the cheek. "Good night" oh my god. That half smile. I promised myself I won't get into boys and focus on my studies. What's going on? I snapped out and came back to reality. "Night" I responded, cheekily.

*Next Morning

I woke up in the best mood ever, knowing that my best friend is here and NIALL. How is a international hot guy in my house and not in public, flirting with every girl he see's? I lazily turn myself over to where my alarm clock was sitting. Crap! It's already noon! What if Niall left!? Before I step foot in the living room, I heard voices. Liz voice, Jake's voice, his best friend voice, my dad's voice, and a...woman's voice but no Niall's voice. "What...what's going on?" I asked in a trembling voice. I scanned the room and saw some happy faces and some sad faces. My dad seems to be the happiest, "Guess what sweetie? We're moving! To England! With this beauty woman!" The idea was so preposterous and so forward. We didn't even discuss about this. I was utterly shock that I was speechless, "I..I..." "Well sweetie, I have my own family back in England and thought we should get our families together to make one huge family! After all...me and your dad are...engaged." She smirked, giving me a dirty look. Her? As my step-mom? Uh no. In return, I gave her a disgust look at both of them "Dad...? Can we talk...privately?" "Sure Hun!" I'd never seen him so happy before ever since mom died. I didn't think he could smile again without getting drunk. We walked into his office, the door seal shut."Why didn't you tell me that you're engaged with...that disgusting woman!" My voice was getting angrier and my eyes turn to silts. "Young lady, you should start talking to your new mom kindly and respect her. We will move to England and she will be our mom. Understood?" I felt hatred was boiling up inside of me, "How could you do this to mom! You're always coming home with a new woman every night! Ever since mom died, you changed! You didn't even care about her! Remember all those stupid fights you two got into?! YOU were the caused of the fight! I'm sick of hearing yells and screams from you two and tears falling down on my mother's cheek. She cares and worries about you but it seems that you haven't acknowledge that. In fact, I don't even remember you saying 'I love you' to her!" All of a sudden, my left cheek started to sting very badly. I've realize that my dad...slapped me. "That's enough!" My dad clenched his fist so tight, you could see it become white. His forehead creased in a frown, his dark eyes narrowing at me. I furiously stomp out of the office and into the living room. I sat down by Jake who was resting his head on his big hands, tears falling down onto the ground, one by one. I rub his back in circles, "You okay?" He shook his head no, not looking up. "I thought the idea was outrageous. But maybe let's do this...for mom's sake" those regretting words I said sank down inside of me. Jake finally look up, his eyes were really red and puffy, he stuttered, "What...What...about...my...girlfriend...and James? What about your best friend Liz?" Liz spoke up, choking her words, "It's alright Mack. I understand that you have to leave. We could Skype together every night and talk to each other 24/7. If you need me, I'll always be here....good...good..by-" before she even get to finish her sentence, she broke down into tears. I too soon broke into tears. We cried in each other arms for a good 15 minute. "I'll miss you a lot Liz. I'll be sure to keep in touch with you. Nobody will ever replace you." I tried my best to smile while my heart was still shattered, picking up its pieces slowly. We all sat there, having a moment of silence when I realized, "Where's Niall?" "He left a couple of hours ago before this happened. He said that his band mates needed him for rehearsal." That sentence ringed inside of my head. This was once in a lifetime opportunity to meet him. I didn't even get to know him that well....What are you saying Mackenzie? You promised yourself that you'll study for mom's sake. Don't get caught up with these feelings. Ever since I met Niall in person, my mind and my feelings are always battling with each other, it's quite annoying. Whatever. I'm gonna make my mom proud and I won't be getting involved with these boyfriends and girlfriends stuff.