The Fifth Member (Little Mix/Perrie Edwards gxg) Part 2

Chapter 45

Perrie's POV:

"So we are all a hundred percent certain about this right? No doubts or backing out." Jade said when we all were assembled in mine and Beth's home.

We all stayed quiet for a minute or two really truly considering what we are agreeing to.

Finally, Beth's sigh broke the silence, "I'm more than ready to finally work again. To sing and make music."

We all looked at each other and there wasn't even an ounce of doubt detectable in our expressions.

"I agree." Leigh said with raised eyebrows.

Me, Jade and Jesy also voiced our agreements and we all started smiling.

"Little Mix is fucking back." Jesy said smirking.

Then no longer able to contain ourselves we stood up and had a big group hug.

"We have to work so many things out." Jade mumbled into the hug and damn was she right.

We need a new label again and we need a very good publicity team.

"I've got a few ideas..." Leigh said and when we all exchanged our ideas and thoughts we had a very clear game plan.

"So we all agree? Universal Music is our goal as a label? Or well... at least we have to try to make them accept all our terms. If they don't work out Interscope Record is our next stop.  And for PR we want Comtazic right? At least if they take on us." Beth asked.

We all nodded. Ever since everything went down there's a big chance that a lot of the biggest titans in the music industry will accept us easily. Our comeback was highly anticipated anyway. Especially since we were seen together again at the airport.

We all agreed to start our career again after Noah's wedding which was in 3 days. It's safe to say that the boy is a nervous wreck. Him and Josie both are actually though she still seems to manage it better.

They both agreed on what we should sing on their wedding and they chose 'I Love You' which is a very good choice in my opinion.

After we talked out our plan it was already very late so the girls bid their goodbyes and me and Beth started clearing the table off the snacks after they left.

"So... how are you feeling lately? In terms of the group you know..." I asked while drying the dishes she was washing.

She seemed to contemplate my question and then finally answered, "It's hard to explain, but even though we all forgave each other there is something missing but I just can't place my finger on what exactly it is. I feel like we need to have that one moment where everything falls back into place. It's like everything is distorted right now and we just need that one push to get back to our usual atmosphere. I just can't figure out what that one push is..." She trailed off.

I understood what she meant, though there isn't even an ounce of anger in our hearts anymore, we can't seem to find our rhythm.

"Hopefully that push will happen soon." I settled on replying and we both let silence take over.

After the dishes were finished we both said our good nights and went into our separate rooms.

Once again, I go to sleep with the deep desire to have Beth in my arms again.

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Beth's POV:

"So Noah is on his way yeah?" Perrie asked me putting away the dishes.

"Yeah he double checked to make sure he has everything he needs. He really can't wait for tomorrow." I said slightly smiling.

Noah is gonna sleep over at mine and Perrie's since Josie and him obviously need to get ready separately for the wedding which is tomorrow. Josie's mother and sister are gonna help her get ready tomorrow and me and Sam are gonna help Noah though there isn't really much to do for Noah. Except that we are cutting his hair a little and trimming his beard.

"When is Sam arriving?" Perrie asked slightly nervous.

I frowned, "Why are you nervous?"

She bit her lip and said, "I know it's deserved, but Sam still hates me like a lot. And has no problem showing it too. At Noah's dinner she at least kept it down a little but it's still there."

I sighed and said, "Sorry about that. Sam sometimes really over does it with her grudges. I'll tell her to back off a little. There's no need to increase your guilt. I know you feel bad enough as it is."

She sighed and said, "No, she isn't overdoing it at all, I really completely deserve it."

I just shook my head and then the door bell rang. I went to open it and found our topic of conversation on the other side of the door.

"Hey shithead." She said coming in.

"Sup idiot." I said hugging her.

Before she went further into the house I pulled her aside knowing Perrie wouldn't hear us from here if we whisper.

"Look I need to talk to you about something." I whispered and she looked confused.

"About what?" She whispered back automatically.

"I love you for being so protective of me, but you really need to let go of your grudge against Perrie. Or at least really stop showing how much you don't like her anymore. She obviously feels it and you are making her uncomfortable. We aren't like that okay? We don't make people feel uncomfortable to a point where they feel like they can't be around us anymore. She may have done a very wrong thing, but that doesn't justify making her constantly feel like that. She feels bad enough as it is. But what you are doing and what you all did while I was comatose to her? That has Kristen Harris written all over it. When I made her feel guilty, I didn't do it like you and Noah were. You know she has anxiety and I'm pretty sure you all caused her to get a near attack once. It took that happening for you to stop looking at her like she committed murder first degree?" I said.

Sam looked at first overwhelmed since she literally just stepped into the house but Perrie mentioning it actually did make me think about it. She is still a human being. She made a mistake once. It happens.

And when I actually think about it? That one mistake, though it hurt me a lot, is nothing compared to some of the things I did. If she would have done the things I did that maybe would have been even worse.

Only imagining her trying to commit suicide? God I would be completely broken. She is so strong for putting up with me for years.

Can I really blame her for her outburst?

Sam, who I almost forgot was there, finally whispered, "You're right, I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me, but I think the difference this time is that she really left completely."

I smiled with despair, "I'm pretty sure I'm the one who left. Who even said that I should leave. And from what she told Noah she immediately wanted to make up after she came back from her walk." I whispered.

Sam's eyes saddened also recognising that they have been too harsh on her. She swallowed and nodded immediately walking to the living room.

"Perrie." Sam said gaining Perrie's attention who slightly tensed up.

"Yeah?" She asked stopping her folding of laundry.

"I'm sorry for how harsh I've been with you. I realise that I took it too far. You shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable around me when it's clear how hard everything is on you. I behaved like a bully. I am really sorry." Sam said sincerely, her lawyer tone slowly disappearing after every word she said.

Perrie looked shocked that Sam apologised and then her eyes flickered to me, a small smile curled around her lips.

"I understand why you treated me the way you did. Don't even worry about it." She said now smiling, all the tension leaving her shoulders.

Progress once again was made today and so we waited for Noah to arrive.

Tomorrow is a big day for him.