i refuse to sink.

chapter fifteen.

It had been a week since we returned from our vacation. It was amazing, Rita loved hearing about it. When I told her about Harry and I dating she got so excited and said 'I saw the way he looked at you, and knew it wouldn't be long until you two were dating'. So apparently everyone saw the way we looked each other. I haven't spoken to any of them in two days. The boys had to catch up some interviews and meetings and were super busy. They were coming by tomorrow to help me sing my songs. Louis suggested Harry and I record a duet and put it on the CD. I was really excited about doing this, but really nervous.

Right now I was sitting in my art studio painting. I was painting a landscape of Bora Bora, it was so beautiful out there I figured I could paint it. I never really painted landscapes and portraits; it was random things that I painted. Like stuff you don't see, but each painting meant something.

"Honey, your mother is home." Rita knocked quietly on the studio door. My mother was home? From what? Where did she go to this time? I set my paintbrush down and ran downstairs. There she was, my beautiful mother. People said me and my mom looked alike, but I didn't believe them. My mom was gorgeous. Her eyes lit up as I ran downstairs. She came over to me and gave me a big hug.

"I'm so sorry Morgan." My mom whispered. I could tell she was crying.

"Its okay mom, I know why you leave. I really do." I whispered.

"Your just like him baby, its so hard. I realized that I shouldn't be running away from you. I should be embracing the time I have with you. I'm so sorry my princess." My mom cried. I remember when my mom and I used to be really close, I was closer to my dad, but my mom and I always had the special bond.

"I know mom, I love you." I whispered. I was too now crying.

"I am so proud of you Morgan, but why did you put down your college offers? Your dad would be so proud if you went."

"I'm scared mom, I don't want to play anymore. Its hard without him." I said. My mom nodded and kissed my forehead.

"I know princess, how about me and you go out for dinner tonight?" My mom asked. I nodded and she told me to go get dressed. I put on my normal amount of make up, foundation, eyeliner, and mascara. But it wasn't over done, it was just right.

"I'm ready mom." I said as I walked in the kitchen. My mom and Rita were talking and laughing about something. Rita smiled at me and said good bye.

"You look gorgeous." My mom said as we walked out the door. We jumped in her car and drove off to eat out.

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My mom and I had a great time at lunch. I told her about everything and about Harry. She was so happy for me. I showed her pictures and she said we were the cutest couple ever. We were still at our table just talking, we have been here for two hours and not once has anyone asked us to leave, which surprised me because it was quite busy.

"Ready to go princess?" My mom asked. I nodded and we got up after paying. We walked outside and were almost ran over by screaming girls.

"What is going on?" My mom asked. I shrugged and she grabbed my arm and walked the way the girls went. This is the mom I remember, the one who wanted to be included in all the latest gossip. As we walked farther we saw a huge group of girls gathered around something. "I wonder who it is, maybe its Justin Bieber." My mom laughed. Then I heard shouts and I knew who it was.

"HARRRRYYY! I LOVE YOU!"

"ZAYN! SIGN THIS PLEASE!"

"LOUIS YOUR MINE!"

"HARRY YOUR CURLS ARE AMAZIMG!"

"I LOVE YOU NIALLER!"

"LIAM YOUR AMAZING!"

There were many more, but I knew who it was. My mom looked confused as my face lit up.

"Well do you know who it is?" My mom asked.

"Yeah, lets go get their autographs." I said and pulled my mom away from the crowds. I walked over to where Harry was. His head was down as he tried to sign as many things as he could. "Can you sign my phone please Harry?" I asked. Harry was reaching to sign it but I pulled it up. He looked confused for a second but when he looked up his eyes lit up.

"Morgan?" Harry asked excitedly. I laughed and nodded he gave me a huge hug and whispered in my ear that he would call me when he got out of this crowd.

"Hi Morgan!" I heard Louis yell. I waved at him then all the boys noticed and said hello. I got a few words thrown at me by some girls but my mom told them to stop and they listened. Go mommy!

"Wait is that your boyfriend?" My mom asked once we got out of the crowd. We were sitting on a bench a few minutes away from the mania.

"Yeah, do you like him?" I asked.

"The way he looks at you I would say he loves you, but yes I like him. He seems perfect for you." My mom smiled. Just then my phone rang, I picked it up without looking at it.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hey babe, where did you go to?" Harry asked.

"Umm we are sitting on a bench in the park a few minutes from you." I answered.

"Okay, we are coming." Harry said and hung up.

"Who was that?" My mom asked.

"Youll see." I smiled. I saw 5 boys running towards me with huge smiles on their faces.

"MORGAN!" Louis yelled and jumped on me for a hug.

"Hey Lou." I laughed. I gave all the boys a hug and saved Harry for last.

"I've missed you, you know?" Harry whispered in my ear.

"I've miss you too." I said and gave him a kiss on the lips. I pulled away and my mom cleared her throat obnoxiously, which made me laugh and the boys all look at her confused. "Guys this is my mom." I smiled.

"Hello, I'm Michelle." My mom said and held out her hand.

"I'm Louis." Shake.

"Zayn." Shake.

"Liam." Shake.

"Niall." Shake.

"I'm Harry, nice to meet you." My mom paused and instead of going for a hand shake, she gave him a hug. He looked at me shocked which made me laugh and shake my head.

"Lovely to meet you, so you're the one who stole my princesses heart?" My mom smiled.

"Yes I am." Harry said proudly. I walked over to him and he put his arm around my waist and squeezed me into his side.

"Reminds me of me and your father." My mom said quietly. "So cute, do any of you have any girlfriends?" My mom quickly changed the subject all the boys answered with a nod of the head and a yes.

"Zayn is dating Tori mom." I added. Zayn laughed and nodded her head.

"Tori is a lovely girl, I'm happy for her." My mom said. "What are your plans for dinner? Have you all met Rita? She can cook us dinner." My mom offered.

"YES!" Niall cheered.

"They have been over a few times for dinner, they love Ritas cooking." I laughed.

"Who doesn't?" My mom joked. So all the boys agreed that they would be over at my house around six after they finished their interviews. My mom invited all the girls over too. I was so excited to meet Summer.

I was so happy that my mom likes Harry, she seems happier now. I just hope she doesn't get up and walk away again. I wont be able to stay strong this time. Now lets just see how dinner goes, and hope for the best.