Chapter 8

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My eyes are so fucked up from crying for days.

Why hasn't he called yet?

"Diana dinner is ready!" mum shouts at me from the dining room. "I'm coming" I run down the stairs to get dinner.

I was quiet the whole time until my parents started a conversation regarding me.

"You haven't been talking these past days. Is there something wrong?" my dad asks. "Umm no nothing I just really don't know what to say, that's all" "You're really chatty. That's not normal. Is there something you're not telling us?"

I get frustrated. Can he stop asking me so many questions and leave me alone.

"It's nothing okay! Can you just fucking leave me alone!" I can't help but shout back. "Watch your language young lady" my dad raises his voice. "Diana. Dear what is wrong with you? You aren't like this!" I start sobbing "Just leave me alone" and run to my room.

I shut the door strongly making a big noise. I go on my bed and wrap myself around my duvet covers. Sadness and depression takes over. My crying gets worse every second. I miss him.

I want him to be here with me.

It's been 2 hours. I look like a disastrous mess. As I'm about to fall asleep I hear a knock on my door. I got up to answer it even if I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone.

Heaven and earth. Lord.

Before I could even process what's going on right now, I didn't even realize that I was wrapped around in the arms of the guy I needed at this moment.

"Hey what happened? Tell me what's wrong. I'm here, love" I'm still in his arms. His embrace is all that I need right now. I start sobbing. This time because of happiness and relief. "I missed you so much. What brought you here?" I'm still sobbing. Yes. We're still hugging. "Let's sit down in your bed first so I could tell you everything"

We go to my bed and cuddle.

"I came here because my mum called me to say that there was something weird going on with you" he begins. "What do you mean something weird was going on with me?" I look up at his eyes. "Well. Apparently, your mum called mine to ask her if there was something you weren't telling her that my mum knew. Mum didn't really know what was going on so she decided to call me" "Then what happened" "My mum told me you were quiet and moody towards your parents and you're never like that, so I knew exactly why you've been acting that way" he gives me a tighter embrace. "So what went through your mind?" I ask him quietly. "I knew it was me being gone for a month that was bothering you. So, I told some people in the show that there was an emergency and I'd be back in 2 days." he gives me a grin. "So I was the reason why you went back?" "Yes you were. I was concerned about you"

"Harry. I know I promised to stay strong for the both of us, but I just can't seem to be strong without hearing from you for days -"

"I understand. That's why I'm here. Yes it's going to be hard at first, but starting now you should get used to it. Hell yeah I fucking missed you out there in the studio, but I tried to stay strong. I may not physically be with you or maybe you might not hear my voice for a while, but just remember that you are always in my heart. I love you princess" He gives me a brief kiss.

"I promise to be stronger this time. Btw. When will you know if you're going to the judge's house part of the competition?" I ask him, my head on his chest.

"In 3 days I'll find out. I hope I get in" he lets out a deep sigh. "Hey listen to me. Your voice is the best one I've heard in this world. You'll make it in if you believe. You have us. Your mom, me, and my parents all have your back. Even our past school administrators are rooting for you" I give him a small giggle. "Thanks babe. That really means a lot. Shall we go to sleep now? We have a long day tomorrow"

Huh. What long day?

"What are you talki-" he cuts me off with a 'shhh.' "Just wait for tomorrow and you'll see" his voice is rough. He must be tired. I finally fall asleep. This is what I call home. It's my birthday tomorrow. I hope he didn't forget.

...

"Rise and shine, princess. We have a long day ahead of us" he goes on the bed and puts his arms around me. "What time is it?" I ask him with my morning voice. "7 AM" he replies followed by a chuckle "Why'd you ask?" "Harold you're waking me up 7 in the morning that's so early!" I pretend to be mad. "I guess you just want to sleep all day and...forget about today's plans" he tries to be funny. He fails. "Ok ok fine I'm getting up. Only because I get to spend time with you today" I jump out of my bed and get dressed. It's the middle of summer, so I tried to wear something flowy. I pick up a thin white dress and some nude high-heeled boots. Harry wears a white shirt and some jeans. "Babe...Wow...You're gorgeous" he gives me a smile."Thank you. So what's your surprise?" I give him a hug. "Let's get going. You'll see" he leads me to the car and opens the door for me.

I wonder where he's taking me. And why hasn't he greeted me?

Our first stop was the park. "We're here!" Harry gets some picnic supplies from the trunk. Okay so we're going on a picnic first. This is exciting. "Oooh a picnic! Thanks Haz" I give him a kiss on the cheek. "Yes, a picnic especially for my princess. I brought some sandwiches, crackers and tea. Let's go sit by the shade" he lays the picnic blanket down and puts the food down. We lay down next to each other and talk. Harry and I stay there until about 12 PM. He takes me to the car again.

"So was that the surprise?" I ask him. "That's just the beginning. There's more" he gives me a wink and a smile. "Oooh more suprises, yay!" I give him a playful punch. He drives to the next location. We finally arrive.

Huh? The mall?

"Harry what are we doing in the mall?" I give him a confused look. "Go to your favorite store and pick out a fancy outfit. I will buy it for you" he puts his arm around me as we walk around. "Wait, no. Babe that's too much" "No. I insist. Pick out a fancy outfit" "Okay. Suit yourself" I go to ASOS and pick out a tight fitted, black, long sleeve dress with some nude heels. "So? How do I look?" I ask Harry. "Perfect" he stares at me in awe. "Let's go get it" Harry lets me change back and we walk to the cash register. "That will be £95" the cashier tells us the price. "Harry...this is too mu-" he cuts me off. "Here you go £95" he hands money to the cashier and I get the dress. He's really making this day fun for me, but he hasn't greeted me yet.

Did he forget?

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