Secret Sister

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Chapter Twenty-Seven

“I was talking to that sister of yours this morning” Mum began.

“Mum… This isn’t exactly the best topic to bring up while we’re meant to be relaxing” I mumbled my eyes still closed as I relaxed in the spa.

“I know, but I had to tell you at some point” She stated simply and I let out a sigh opening my eyes and turning to her.

"What did she say?”

“She’s agreed to work with us and has booked a court date for next week, she’s gone over all the files and claims that we have a strong case in getting you completely in our custody.”

“And Lora?” I asked, the thought of her going into the system was harder to imagine than going back to Clarice and John.

“We have a plan for Lora as well, but Ashlee is coming down in two days to work with the three of you on what to say and what not to say. But until then, you’ve been booked for an interview tomorrow afternoon”

I sat up quickly staring at her with wide eyes, "What?”

“I know, I'm sorry, I’ve tried to keep you away from the media but I can't, not with everything going on” I nodded at her apology. She shouldn’t need to apologize, I would have to deal with it sooner or later, I just never really wanted it too.

"What if I say something wrong?” I asked softly. My gaze falling back to the steaming, bubbling bath I was lying in.

“You’ll do fine” Mum reassured me. “Just be yourself without being awkward, never be rude but be opinionated. Smile, joke and laugh, be a little sassy but not serious. Answer as honest as you can but if its rude don’t, just remember, you're trying to be, I guess inspirational to others, so be happy and they will ask about Harry, Louis, me, the other boys and Clarice and John, maybe Jake and Lora, they’ll ask a lot about what its like here, how you’ve adapted to the change of lifestyle, everything you can think of”

Mum couched me and I tried to take in all the information I could, so much for a relaxation day.

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“Interview’s are pretty easy” Louis stated moving over to sit beside me, placing an arm over my shoulder.

“You have no reason to worry, we’ll be there with you” Zayn told me, “We’re doing an interview too remember”

“But you guys are used to it, I'm so awkward, I’ll probably stutter over my words and say something completely stupid and make everyone awkward” I admitted.

“Its fine Abby, just do one thing” Louis sat up, his arm still around me as he turned, “Do not ask them if they like cheese” I let out a laugh.

“But what if there’s a silence” I asked, "What if no one speaks and I need to fill the silence, cheese might be my only defense” I giggled trying to keep a serious face as I teased him.