Secrets

Chapter 3

“There she is!” a male voice cheered.

“Yes I’m here.” I laughed light heartedly as I walked in the board room with Lucas behind me shutting the door still putting up with the death grip I had on his hand.

“How are you feeling Brooklyn?” Faith asked concern still etched in the features of her face and apparent in her voice.

“Faith I’m fine. Honestly I am. I think it was the coffee we got on the way here, or just the complete shock of walking into an emergency meeting filled with five hotties I’ve never met before.” I flirted just loud enough for the boys to hear me. Faith clearly didn’t catch up on the line of acting that I was laying down in front of her because her facial features now read as confused, “I’m pretty sure it was actually all the food Lucas let me eat.” I teased my voice a little louder than it was a moment before. Lucas was finding it difficult to keep his laughter to himself with what I just said, while the boys were trying to figure out if they should laugh or remain quiet.

“Nice one” Lucas whispered into my ear and giving the death grip a little squeeze.

“I know. Thank you Lukie.” I smiled up at him.

“Well, anyway Brooklyn,” Faith cleared her throat, “this is One Direction!”

“I know who they are nartard. I don’t live under a rock.” Sometimes she gets on my nerves. Like seriously I know who they are. They’re everywhere.

“Yeah I know. I still need to make sure you’re introduced properly.”

I rolled my eyes at her not even bothering to respond, and turned towards the boys. “Hello gentlemen!” I said overly perky and sickeningly sweet, “I’m Brooklyn Tate! I’m so excited to be working with you guys!” Why didn’t I go into acting? This is amazing stuff right here. I’ll talk to Faith about this later.

“Hi Brooklyn! We’re One Direction!” all five of them chorused.

“No need for individual introductions. I know all your names!” I smiled proudly to myself then turned to the curly haired one. This is gonna be fun I thought to myself. “You’re Zayn!” I pointed at him; “You’re Harry!” I pointed at Louis; my finger moved to the blonde one “You’re Liam!”; “And you’re Niall!” I turned around to face the last two, “Wait... there are five of you?” I made my face look sad since I miscounted. They all looked at me in complete shock.

“Yes, love, and I’m afraid you’ve got our names all jumbled too.” Liam spoke up. 

“I’m Harry, that’s Louis, Niall, Liam, and finally Zayn!"’ Harry decided to say and point to each one.

“Oh yeah I knew that!”

“Are you sure babe?” I heard Niall speak.

“Yes, I’m sure... it’s called acting.” I laughed, followed by Lucas who thought it was hilarious, and finally the boys who’s laughs started out a little cautious. Right then I noticed that there was someone actually in the big black chair at the end of the board room table that only one man was allowed to sit in. I was so overwhelmed that I started crying and ran over to him. “Uncle Si, I missed you so much.” I said through the tears and hugged him.

“I know kiddo; I missed you too. It’s been way too long.” he said hugging me tighter. See when I call him Uncle Simon he really is my uncle. He’s also the only other person who knows everything. “Enough of this sappy stuff,” he laughed lightly letting go of our embrace to quickly wipe the one tear that fell from his eyes and asked, “you and Tyler?”

I knew what he meant, “We’re good!” I cheered then whispered under my breath to myself,“for now.”

“Good. I swear if he treats you bad you tell me and I’ll have him taken care of.” He spoke with a slight smile whilst raising his hand in a balled fist and shaking it lightly. I just laughed with him.

“These boys hate to burst your guys’ emotional bubble, and have no clue what’s going on and they’re beginning to feel slightly uncomfortable...” Lucas spoke up.

“Lucas my boy! How’ve you been?”

“I’ve been good! You might wanna explain what’s happening before these guys start exploding with awkwardness.” Lucas and I laughed.

“Boys this is actually my niece Ha-Brooklyn” He caught himself, and sent me a worried glance.

“Ha-Brooklyn? I thought it was just plain Brooklyn. Don’t start lying to us now.” Harry joked.

“Whatever” I rolled my eyes at all of the snickering, “Can we just get this started? I want to go home and eat.”

“Yes we can. There’s not much to it though. The boys are gonna be in America for a while, and the Hotel overbooked so we’re gonna be buying them a house, but we’re not sure how long it’s gonna take to find the right one...”

Dear god no. This better not be going there. I swear if he says it’s happening I’m gonna kill him. “So....?”

“Well they need somewhere to live until we get it figured out.” Simon trailed off.

“Nope. No. No way. Not happening. Nope. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Not going down. YOU of all people know why not too.” I knew it. I didn’t even have to hear where he was going with this. 

Everyone was just sitting there quiet while we were going back and forth over the situation when finally Uncle Si said, “Brook, yes it is. You have plenty of room, and it’ll only be for a short period of time. If you don’t agree, you know what will have to happen.” he gave me a knowing look. 

“Are you being serious right now?” I looked at him with complete shock.

“Sadly enough yes. I’m sorry Brook, but there’s no arguing this. Besides it’ll be good for you guys to get to know each other before you start working on the album together.”  

“Fine.” I crossed my arms and huffed like a 3 year old in a tantrum not getting their way.

“Good it’s all settled then. They’ll head home with you right now and they’re stuff will be over in a couple of hours.”

“I don’t even get an time to have the house cleaned or warn Tyler or anything?”

“Nope.” he popped the p. 

“Fine. Can we go home then?”

“Yes you guys can be on your way.”

“Thank you.” I huffed as we all started to leave. God I hate that man so much right now. 

“Wait, Brooklyn, I need to speak with you again really fast.” I kept walking ignoring him.

“Brooklyn Rose.” I whipped around hearing my middle name be used.

“What more could you possibly have to say to me?” 

“I’m sorry it had to happen like this okay? Honestly I am. I think it’s time to come clean.” he gave me a sympathetic look.

“Not on my watch. I hope you can respect that, and that you know I resent this whole thing.” 

“I know you do Honey. It’s only for a little bit okay? I love you so do Martha and George.” with that I gave him a hug and walked out of the room struggling to hold back the tears.

~Author's Note~

Again I am SOOOOO so sorry it's taken me so long too update. The last couple of months have been completely crazy for my family and I. I'm gonna try harder to update more often and sooner. Please comment, vote, and tell me what you think.