Invisible String

109

Natalie's POV

"When is the album coming out? You've been putting in a lot of work with this artist." Taylor says as she sits in front of me.

"Did you know Nat sends me pictures of Charlie with said artist. It's the cutest thing ever." Alex says making me laugh.

"I have to thank you for introducing me to this artist. Very talented, I will say it's a good album. Great. Phenomenal really."

"I mean you're the one producing it so it's obviously a great album." Alex says as she puts her hand behind my neck. "Maybe even the best."

"One, gross. Two, what about my music? She produced most of my albums. Also we made two albums in just a year, actually in less than 8 months."

"Not now." I hear Alex scold Taylor. "Babe it's Thursday. You have your last appointment at three pm."

"Yay. Therapy. I've been going since August. It's April now." I say as I take a bite of my breakfast. "I have to hand it to Tree and Laura for quite literally keeping everything under control."

"Well while you mention it, Tree and Laura said it's only a matter of time before it's leaked and released." Taylor says. "What do you want to do. You only have a few options."

"I mean it's been kept for around seven months. It was only a matter of time. I rather it be announced before the album announcement, I don't want it to overshadow anything."

"So after your session do you maybe want to call them and figure it out?" Alex asks me and I nod. "Okay. I'll send them a message."

"I'll do it. You two just go spend time with Charlie outside. You'll be away from each other for a few weeks, I think you both need it." Taylor says and I smile.

"Thanks T swizzle. I owe you one."

"I don't like that. Come up with something else. Something more cute like me." Taylor says and I make a face. "What?"

"But you're ugly."

"You're ugly."

"No you're ugly."

"I wish Austin was here, he's slightly less chaotic than you both." Alex says as she continues eating her food.

Taylor and I both look at Alex then turn back around to each other.

"You're ugly and you smell." I say as I flick a piece of food at Taylor.

"What are you five?" Taylor says. "You smell so bad my cats don't want to be near you."

"Good I don't even like cats!"

"Don't you dare talk about my children like that. Meredith, Olivia and Benjamin should not be disrespected like that."

"I apologize, it was too far."

"It's just you and me Charlie. In a house full of maniacs." Alex tells Charlie.

"Hello? We're right here."

"And yet you're proving my point. Charlie and I will be outside finishing our breakfast and doing work, while you two decide who stinks more or who wants to shower first. Because you both stink." Alex says as she picks up Charlie. "Say bye Charlie."

Charlie waves at us as she eats the piece of banana Alex had given her.

"I'm going to steal your kid. She's too cute. Cuter than you that's for sure."

"That I can agree with, she's also cuter than you, you're ugly." I answer.

"No, you're ugly."

"You're ugly."