Angel Face

Thirty One

Saturday 3rd May 2014

Harper

Gemma had invited myself and Sienna to lunch as she was going with her mum and wanted us there too.

Arriving at the agreed lunch place I walk inside, Sienna was on my hip - there were some paps waiting outside for me but I simply smiled and headed inside.

Anne and Gemma both greeted Sienna and I with a smile and a hug. We were given menus, as well as an activity pack for Sienna that included paper and crayons. She was very happy with this.

"Because I knew you were coming, I thought I would bring some baby photos, Harry can't moan because he's not here." Anne laughs.

I scoot closer as she opens the album and I instantly coo at the first photo, it was Harry who was looking a few hours old resting on Anne's chest.

"Do you have lots of albums of Sienna?" Gemma asks as we continue to look through photos.

I nod. "Loads, you'll have to come over and look at the photos of her as a new born,"

It was a lovely lunch, we talked, laughed and watched Sienna colouring. It felt natural when I sat with Gemma and Anne, I was so thankful that they accepted me and Sienna for who we are, and that they treat me equally.

After lunch, Anne asked if it was okay to take Sienna to the park whilst Gemma and I went shopping. Upon hearing the words 'park' Sienna immediately begged me and I couldn't really turn her down.

"I can't remember the last time I went shopping," I admit as we stroll into Topshop.

Instantly we're stopped by three girls who are giggling as they hold their iPhones close to their chests. "Uh, hi we love you and you Gemma,"

"Thanks," Gemma smiles politely casually turning to look at a jumper, she was used to this but I wasn't, I didn't know whether to ignore them or try to make conversation with them.

"Could we get a photo with you Harper?"

I smile not really wanting to come across as abrupt so I shrug. "Sure,"

I stand beside each girl as they take a selfie and they thank me.

"We'll post it on Instagram tonight.. Do you have it?"

I shake my head. "No, I don't have twitter either, I prefer not to use them."

"Oh," All three nod. "Okay, nice to meet you,"

"You too," I smile.

"I hate when that happens," Gemma mutters as we head out and into H&M.

"I felt so awkward,"

"It's okay for you, but for me it's just.. I hate how they think they know me and who I am because of who my brother is.. If that makes sense?"

I nod. "I think I'd hate it too,"

I couldn't imagine people knowing every aspect of my life, or thinking they do because of who my sibling is.

"I've kind of lost my privacy, but without my permission."

"I never looked at it that way,"

She picks up some jeans but puts them down not liking the pattern. "Get used to it, with the rise of your fame you'll be getting noticed everywhere,"

I roll my eyes looking at some dungarees I thought were nice. "Do you think I'll be able to handle it? I mean.. most of the time it's nice stuff, I don't get called things but.. what if it all goes wrong?"