“Mum I promise this will never happen again. I swear just don’t make me get on that plane please.” I begged in vain. i felt the urge to cry, to play her emotions but i had learned last night she was not going to change her mind.
“Sweetie this isn’t a punishment. It is an opportunity for us to have some time apart and I think it will be good for us. You might realize you like living with your aunt better. Maybe you will like being with your aunt better than living here in London.” She said
“Mum I Love London. Please don’t make me go.” I said
“Call me when you get there.” She said pulling me into a hug “I love you and this is not a punishment.”
“Love you to Mum” I said getting out of the car.
As I watched her drive away it really sunk in.
My mom was sending me to live with my Aunt Lou. Now don’t get me wrong I LOVE Aunt Lou but I wish I didn’t have to live with her as a punishment. I wish I didn’t have to leave my life, my school, and my friends. My aunt travels a lot with her work, her work being a make-up artist for One Direction; so i had to be homeschooled on the road. So now i don't even get the chance to find friends because i can't go to school. Aunt Lou assured me that the boys would be happy to welcome me into their group of friends. I was about to burst with joy, note my sarcasm.
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The plane ride from LA to London, where Lou lives was about a nine hour flight. I had to sit next to this guy who smelled really bad and snored. The flight attendant was overly friendly, it made me want to vomit. Next I tried to sleep but there was a 4 year old boy behind me that insisted on kicking my seat. When i turned around to ask him to stop, he very rudely told me to mind my own business and his mother did nothing. Finally I decided to listen to music; mostly Little Mix and Ed Sheeran. It made the plane ride go a little faster.
I was estatic when we finally arrived. I got off the plane pretty quickly because there were not many people on it to start. I got my bags off the luggage carousel, which took forever. I pulled up the handle and pulled it behind me as i dragged my converses on the tile floor until i reached the front doors. As they opened i could immediately feel the smoggy London air. I looked up to the sky; it was really cloudy and it looked like it was about to storm.
I sat on my suitcase for about ten minutes until a tall stranger with sunglasses and a cap approached me. He was wearing a sleevless shirt and his arms were covered in tattoos; which I have to admit was pretty hot.
“Can I help you?” I asked confused.
“Lou sent me to come and get you Your Veronica right?” he asked.
I took one look at him at him and decided he was the real deal because telling from his muscles he could probably pick me up and carry me if he really wanted to kidnap me. Plus Lou is the only one who called me Veronica; she said Ronnie is a boy’s name. I reached for my bag and he shooed my hand away.
“I’ll get it” he said and we walked to his car in silence. I have to admit it was an amazing car. It was a black mustang with a black leather interior. I climbed into the front seat the passenger seat and he got into the driver’s seat. As soon as the door was closed he took off the hat and sunglasses. I gasped recognizing him immediately even though I have never met him.
It was Liam Payne.
“You’re Liam Payne.” I said
“Yes. I’m glad we got that out of the way are you going to scream or something?” he asked
“No.” I said shaking my head “Why would I?”
“All girls do.” He said
“Directioners might” I said snidely “but I’m not a fan actually.”
He chuckled “Not a fan huh?”
“Nope” I said popping the p.
“But how could you not be?” he asked confused
“I’m just not. I don’t like your music. It stinks.” I said
“How is that possible?” he asked
“I don’t know. I didn’t write it.” I said
I really didn’t have a problem with their music. I had heard a few songs that I liked but I wouldn’t consider myself a Directioner or anything. He was just so self-absorbed it was easy to mess with. I think my comment got to him because he turned on the radio to avoid talking.
Thankfully Lou didn’t live far from the airport so I didn’t have to spend much time with Mr. Bighead.
“I’ll get your bag you can go ahead inside.” He said
I opened the door and walked into the living room. Lux was sitting with Harry when I walked in. As soon as she saw me she jumped off his lap and ran towards me. I picked her up and spun her around as I always did when I saw her. She had grown since I last saw her.
“You are getting heavy gorgeous.” I said tickling her sides.
She giggled throwing her tiny arms around my neck.
“She has been talking about you coming all day long” Harry said “I’m Harry by the way. You must be Ronnie.”
“Yea it’s nice to meet you and I know who you are.” I said pointing to all of them. “You’re Zayn, Niall, and Louis.”
“You forgot Liam” I heard coming from behind me.
“But I already met you unfortunately.” I said turning to face Liam.
He suddenly found his shoes very interisting.
I turned back around to face Lux.
“Baby. Where is mommy?” I asked Then I heard the click of Lou’s shoes and she appeared in the living room; answering my question.
“Hello Veronica” she said hugging me
“Hey Lou it’s really good to see you.” I smiled
“I see Lux has already given her special greeting.” She smiled looking at Lux.
“Most definitely.” I said
“Well we are leaving on tour tomorrow and I promised to take you shopping darn it. I don’t have time today.” She said flustered.
“you don’t have to.” I said.
I was actually secretly hoping that I wouldn’t have to go because I hate shopping. I know this may seem strange because I am a girl and shopping is supposed to be like our main hobby but I can’t stand it.
“We’ll take her” Liam piped up.
I shot him a glare.
“Oh my gosh thank you.” She said “Here take my card and take Lux with you.”
“Sure” Liam smiled “Let’s go.”
