My December (Cole Pendery Story) Book 3

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Liv POV

"There's a hole
Inside of me
It's so damn cold
Slowly killing me," I sang.

I was in the recording studio, recording the demo's of some of these songs I wrote back in November and December. I haven't had the time to record them, but now I have some time on my hands.

"Sinking ever so slowly
So far from where I should be
No hands reaching out for me
Help me, help me
Something's gone," I sang.

"I can feel it
It's all wrong
I'm so sick of this
Yeah!" I sang basically screaming into the microphone.

"There's a hole
Inside of me
It's so cold
Slowly killing me
There's a hole
Inside of me
It's so cold
Slowly killing me," I sang as the song came to an end.

"I like that one," Simon said.

"Thank you," I said as I put the headphones over the microphone. "Also thank you for letting me record a bit," I said.

"You need studio time if you want to drop an album by the end of the year," Simon said.

"I know, hey maybe this might work on you, but is there any chance I could record a Christmas record?" I asked.

"No, we have a plan set for you," Simon said.

"It was worth a shot," I mumbled looking away from him.

"Do you need to write with some songwriters?" Simon asked. I shrugged.

"I just want it to be my songs, I want it to be my story I'm telling, not someone else's," I said.

"I get what you mean, maybe give it a chance," he said. "Can we talk in my office?" He asked. I nodded my head.

We walked up to his office as he sat down in front of his desk.

"Scooter called," Simon said. I rolled my eyes. "I guess you know where this conversation is going," he said. I nodded my head.

"I want to be free, and I want to be treated right," I said.

"I know you do, every artist wants to be treated right and get the credit that they deserve. I'm sure your husband has told you the trial is starting next week?" Simon asked. My eyes went wide.

"My what? I don't have a-" I started to say before Simon cut me off.

"You told me a few years ago that you and Cole are married," Simon said looking at me.

"Oh yeah, I forgot we told you," I said. "I just don't know who all knows this secret and who doesn't," I said with a sigh.

"It's a big secret that you're hiding, but the other secret you're hiding is that you don't really have a third album done yet," Simon said. I nodded my head.

"I just need time and inspiration," I said.

"I know, but you will be doing some traveling soon with One Direction and hopefully that might spark an idea for a song," Simon said. I nodded my head.

"You are aware that I am flying home for Cole's birthday next week right?" I asked.

"Yes, and then you are with One Direction from Austrillia until Japan?" Simon asked.

"Hong Kong, once Zayn takes his "break," I am flying back to LA, until One Direction's announcement, and then I am with One Direction until Easter," I said.

"Right, you have this all figured out, that is smart of you," Simon said.

"Truthfully, I am just counting down the days until I can see Cole again," I said.