They Don't Know About Us

Chapter 18- Off To College

Camila Pov

It seemed like just yesterday we picked up the scared 3 year old. In her evolution, Elena is now on her way to college. Lauren and I couldn't be happier to see the small girl go, but if also filled us with sadness realizing how fast the years went by.

For 16 years we raised the small Elena. For 17 me and Lauren lived happily as wives. Times go by fast. When Lauren turned 36 she got her first grey hair, when I turned 38 I got mine. We both made jokes about it all the time. Fifth Harmony had still been so popular, Elena joining us on tours and coming out with surprising performances. She impressed us with her voice, glad that even though she didn't have our genes she was still special.

We stood in front of her college, Penn State, getting ready to watch her walk inside and start her life. She had a wish to become a teacher. Even though her two moms were successful in the singing business, she wanted to be a teacher.

"Alright do you know your dorm room?" I asked, still brushing loose strands of the girls long black hair out of her face.

"Yes, mom I have everything under control stop worrying so much." She said taking hold of my hand and patting it.

Lauren smiled at the sight in front of her and seemed to have thought of something.

"Wait, babe stand next to Elena I want a picture!" She said taking out her phone and pulling up the camera.

"Mom, do we have to?" Elena whined.

"Yes. Now stand next to your mother and smile!" lauren said, holding up the camera and watching as I pulled Elena into my side and smiling widely. She took the picture, and I turned my face and kissed our daughters cheek lovingly before walking over to Lauren.

"We are so proud of you, baby. We hope that you do good and take on your dreams of becoming a teacher." I said, wrapping my arm around Lauren's waist.

"Thanks guys. I love you so much." She said turning to leave, but was stopped when a black car pulled over on the sidewalk. Dinah, Ally, and Normani poured out, their husbands choosing to stay in the car waiting. They ran over and did a huge group hug.

"Did you really think you would leave without saying goodbye?" Dinah said, ruffling Elena's hair.

"Guys! Oh my god I'm so happy to see you!" She exclaimed pulling them all into another group hug. "I didn't think you would come!"

"We wouldn't miss it for the world, kid." Normani said smiling. They were all like aunts to the young girl. Taylor and Chris had been long gone with families, only visiting Elena sometimes. I didn't mind though, I understood that they got busy. They stayed back in Miami to take care of my mother-in-law, wherever she was. Sofi also had things to do, she had gone back to Cuba to visit with Sinhu and Alejandro.

"Oh my god. You look so beautiful. I remember when Troy could still carry you on his shoulders. I also remember the time that you bit Laurens nose and she had to stay home for that performance in Maryland." Ally laughed, causing Lauren to hold her nose in memory of that painful day. I leaned over and kissed her nose lovingly.

"You still have a scar." I smiled, poking her nose with my index finger.

"Very funny." She laughed.

This day couldn't get anymore happier. It was also sad watching her leave, but I knew she would be okay on her own. She was responsible enough and was truly caring about her career.

My happiness soon faded when I saw Clara walking towards us. I knew how Lauren felt about her.

"Mom?" She asked surprised.

"Hello, Lauren. I figured I'd be here for my granddaughters special day." She said smiling. The wrinkles and creases of her face made me sad, seeing as the woman was aging quickly. Then I realized, the same was going to happen to me and Lauren. 

"Hey grandma," Elena said, bringing the old woman into a warm embrace.

"Where is Taylor and Chris?" I asked. My question was answered when the two started walking towards us as well, alongside Sinhu, Alejandro and Sofi. 

"Holy shit the whole damn family is here!" Dinah exclaimed. We all laughed at the small sight. The gathering of the Jauregui and Cabello family, watching as the third generation of the family walked into the college after various hugs and tears.

As we all said bye to eachother and went our separate ways, Lauren and I hand in hand, walked to a nearby park. We sat on a bench in comfortable silence, staring off into the distance.

Lauren broke the silence, turning to face me and cupping my cheek. "We made it Camila. We raised a child, we loved, and our lives have been perfect." She smiled.

"It's not over yet." I said smiling, kissing her lips tenderly.

Just then, someone walked by, their headphones blasting. Before I could protest, I recognized the song. It was 'Who Are You'. I looked over to see Lauren wiping her eyes, tears threatening to spill over.

"It's been a long time since I have heard that song." She said smiling. My own eyes started to water at the recollection of memories.

"Guys I think I have an idea for a song!" Lauren called out. My head shot up, looking away from my phone to see what the older girl had to say.

"I wrote it... It kind of reflects my feelings but I think it deserves to be in our album. Check it out?" She asked, holding out the pile of papers. Normani took it and scanned it.

Soon all the girls crowded to look at it, except me who remained on the couch.

"Laur... This is really good." Dinah said wiping tears. If it had touched that much to their heart, now I wanted to know what it was.

"What's the name?" Ally asked.

"Who Are You. I found it to fit perfectly." She smiled.

"You know, the first time that we performed that song, I knew automatically it was about me. One day we were fine, the next we hated eachother again. But we always loved. And since then, we haven't stopped. I don't think I ever will even if you ended up stopping." I said, caressing her cheek.

"That would be impossible to stop loving you, Camz. I always will." We sealed our words with a passionate kiss.

Our life has taken a good turn, bringing us Elena into our lives, and now she was going to college. We couldn't be happier.