Opening Act (A Niall Horan/Cody Simpson Fanfic)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I must have fallen asleep while watching the Hunger Games. "Hello? Wh- OH FUDGE!" I ran to my suitcase and grabbed a white and red off-the-shoulder tee, black skinnies, and red Converse high tops and hurriedly put them on. “I’m sorry, Liam! I’ll be there in five minutes, I see the car outside.”

I didn’t even bother on waking Cody or Alli, I’ll just text them. Soundcheck was at 5pm, and right now it was 4.45pm. I dashed through the front door and threw myself into the limousine. “What are we going to do with you, Angelyn? First, you throw tomatoes at us. Then, you nearly miss soundcheck!” Liam scolded. Yep. Daddy Direction all the way. He’s the reason why the boys and I were not in jail yet.

“I didn’t forget it intentionally,” I grumbled. In no time, we reached the concert venue. I did my bit, which was the opening, and since Alli and Cody would be watching, I decided to sing “Oath” by Cher Lloyd, followed by “Breakaway” sung by Kelly Clarkson, and finally, “Wish U Were Here” by the one and only Cody Simpson. Afterwards, once I was finished with soundcheck, I lounged in my dressing room but got so bored that I headed backstage and watched the boyd during their soundcheck. After five minutes, I received a text from Alli.

AlliBerri<3: Stop disappearing, girl! -.-

Me: I forgot I had soundcheck at 5. Rushed out after Liam called.

AlliBerri<3: That is so typical of you. Anyway, concert's gonna start in 1h. Cody and I are nearly there. See ya! <3

Me: Byeeee. Xx

I was getting prepped by the makeup artist, Ashley, when my two bestfriends walked through the door. They walked towards the couch where Zayn, Louis, Niall, Liam and Harry were sitting on. I thanked Ashley as she left. But before the door closed, I was greeted by an unpleasant sight. My mom and dad. Clutching my mother’s hand, dressed in designer clothing from head-to-toe was my dear sister.

Jessica Giselle Middleton

My parents and Jessica were smiling, but I could feel the tension prickling. What were they thinking?! Bringing that girl before a show! They must be crazy to think of bringing that demon here. I feel like her mere presence was enough to suck out whatever happiness I had inside of me. “It’s time for me to perform, but if you guys would rather stay here with her,” I jerked my head towards Jessica, “it’s fine by me.”

“Jadelyn, you’re being unreasonable,” my mom began.

“What’s unreasonable is you bringing that pretentious bitch here! I made it clear that I wanted nothing to do with her!” I retorted.

“I will not tolerate you insulting your sister!” she said angrily.

“Jess, I can’t tolerate this kind of behavior!” he said firmly.

“She is not my sister! I’ll burn in hell before I accept her!” I snapped. “She’s the reason he’s gone, mom!”

“Don’t be such a daredevil! It’s dangerous!” I pleaded.

I shoved Jessica to the floor, where she began to sob. Cody immediately rushed towards the devil in Prada. "Stop it, Jadelyn! If anyone is the bitch here, it's you!" he spat, "You've always been jealous of what Jessica had. From the things she wore to your parents attention. I listened to you rants about her for years. But you know what I think? I think you're just a sad, bitchy, jealous brat!"

She cycled across the road and back, rolling her eyes. "You see? It's completely safe!" Jessica giggled, tossing her flowy brown hair back.