The Last Direction (Third Book to 'The Daughters')

Jamie's Meeting with Simon and Visiting her Father

*Simon's POV*

*Around 5 and a half hours later*

I just finished making sure Harry finished his dinner and was just about to sit down on the couch when I heard a knock at the door. So I went to the front door and answered it.

"Simon?" Zayn asked in confusion.

"Zayn." I replied.

"What are you doing here?" Zayn asked in confusion.

"It's a long story, but I sent Liam ago a few hours ago. He looked exhausted, so I took over until you arrived." I replied.

"Well, do you mind if I come in?" Zayn asked.

"No, of course not." I said in response as I stepped aside.

"How is he?" Zayn asked in concern.

"Well, he's been laying in the same position all day. Though he did sit up when I fed him, but then he went right back down in that same position. Which reminds me, I just fed him dinner. And don't worry, he ate it. I wouldn't leave until he finished his food." I explained as Zayn just nodded.

"Listen, I have to get back to the studio and check up on the girls, but if you need help, just call. I'll be right over." I told him and he just nodded.

When I collected my things, I went upstairs first, to say goodbye to Harry.

"Hey Harry, Zayn just got here, so I am going to head back to work. I'll come by as soon as I can." I told him, peeking my head into his room.

When he didn't respond, I closed the door behind me before going downstairs and out the door.

*25 minutes later*

After a 25 minute drive, I finally arrived back at the studio, hoping the girls would still be there. And when I entered the room, they were still there working as hard as ever.

"Hey girls, sorry to interrupt, but I need to see Jamie in my office." I said before heading to my office.

A few moments after I arrived in my office I heard a knock at my door.

"Come in!" I said and Jamie entered.

"Jamie close the door and take a seat for me please." I told her and she did as she was told.

"Listen, Jamie, the tour is starting earlier than expected. You girls have your first three concerts here in London starting next Wednesday. Then after your concert next Friday, you will be leaving for another part of Europe." I explained to her.

When she didn't respond, I continued to talk.

"Jamie, what happened to your father was not your fault. You couldn't have known that was going to happen to him." I told her.

She just nodded in response and quickly exited my office. I don't know if I upset her by what I had just said, but I really hope not.

*Alexandra's POV*

"Are you ready to leave?" I asked Jamie when she entered the room.

She quickly nodded and we all left.

*20 minutes later*

*Skipping the car ride*

After about twenty minutes we finally arrived home. Since it was almost 6 o'clock, we decided to order some food.

"Hey Jamie, we're ordering pizza do you want a specific topping?" I asked as we walked towards the house.

Jamie shook her head as she walked down the street.

"Where are you going?" I called out.

"She's probably going to her fathers." Annemarie responded.

"Why didn't she just tell me? I could have dropped her off." I said, kind of hurt.

"Alex, don't take it to heart. She hasn't spoken to any of us since yesterday. She probably just wants to clear her head." Annemarie said before joining the rest of the girls inside.

I sighed and did the same, but I am growing more and more worried about that girl everyday.

*Zayn's POV*

It has been an hour since I had gotten here and all I have been doing is watching some TV. I occasionally check on Harry. But that's about it.

*DING DONG*

Who the heck rings the doorbell? Everyone has just been knocking.

I got up out of my seat and opened the door.

"Jamie? What are you doing here?" I asked in confusion.

"How's my dad?" She asked softly.

Ever since this morning, I was the only one that Jamie spoke to. I don't know why, but that's just what happened.

"He's the same." I say sadly.

"Can I see him?" She asked.

"I don't think that's a good idea." I replied.

"Please." She begged.

"Jamie, I don't think he wants any visitors at the moment." I told her.

"This might be the last time I see him before we go on tour." She mumbled as she looked down at her feet.

"What do you mean? Your tour isn't for another two months." I said in confusion.

"We leave next Friday." She replied, still looking down.

What? They moved the tour?

"Fine, you can go see him. But only for 5 minutes." I told her and let her into the house.

Jamie entered he house and immediately went upstairs. I honestly feel so bad for the two of them. It's ridiculous.