And Always.

Chapter 45

(A Moment Apart By ODESZA)

Harley's Pov

"I'll see you after the concert." I kissed his cheek and a security guard escorted him to the VIP section.

I sat in the dressing room, out of breath from performing. I felt exhausted. I need a good full night of sleep, and I really haven't gotten one. Plus I never got to fully nurse this hangover, so my head is still pounding.

Nicholas Willows <e : Headed back to the house with everyone, put your keys in your bag, left your Advil out for you, make sure to take one.

Nicholas Willows <e : Come home when your done

I closed my phone, and took two Advil before letting out a breath. The knocks on the door made my head hurt even worse.

"I have the contract done. After today's events, I'm signing you, I'll figure out the album shit afterward." Alan walked into my dressing room, and sat down on the small couch. Today's events... I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

***

"We are going back to LA tonight."

"No they are not." Alan spoke in anger looking directly at Kevin.

"Alan?" Nick said, looking at him with confusion, then at me.

"So this is Dear Nick." Alan said, shaking his head with a smile.

"You did not sign to him!" My mother screamed, and Kevin looked bewildered.

"We did sign with him." I said, narrowing my eyes at my mother.

Next thing I knew, I was feeling my mother slap me across the face. My cheek burned where her hand laid, and I felt myself feel tiny against her.

"What the fuck!" Alan screamed, pushing my mother away from me, as I stared at her in shock.

"You are just like your goddamn father! You take everything for granted and then you run when shit gets difficult!" My mother screamed again, and I just stared at her, showing no emotion.

"Jessica this is exactly why Cameron took custody of Harley. You're a terrible mother." Alan said, his voice lacing with venom as he spoke.

"Harley knows that I'm not a terrible mother." Jessica looked over at me, and I blankly stared at her.

"Harley." Nick whispered, leaning down to face me.

"Right Harley, tell him that I'm not a terrible mother!" Jessica looked at me, and I made no attempt to defend her.

"Darling, squeeze my hand if you want to leave." His hand intertwined with mine, but I felt like I couldn't move, I felt like I couldn't breathe.

"Harley how dare you!" Jessica started crying and I felt... Happy?

"This is exactly why Cameron gave me his will, so that I could make sure everything got to her instead of you!" Alan yelled angrily and my mouth dropped open.

"My dad had a will?" My voice was barely above a whisper as I spoke.

"Harley, this is not how I wanted you to find out." Alan said, looking back at me. I can't be mad at him, he's protecting us, he's helping us fight, he's protecting my fathers reputation.