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Chapter 28

Song: Kiss The Girl - The Little Mermaid

"Yes, you want her. Look at her, you know you do. Possible she wants you too"

Louis

I had to get up at the break of fucking dawn to drive three hours to my mums side of the family. My mum insisted we take two cars because it'd be easier once we get there. Like if the parents wanted to go out and I wanted to do something with the girls, we'd be able too. I wasn't too thrilled to be taking Phoebe and Daisy either. They're a bundle of energy in the morning and sitting with them screaming and laughing for three hours, didn't seem pleasing at five in the morning.

The reason we had to leave so early was so we could visit my step-grandpa on the way there. He's about an hour and a half into the drive. My mum and Dan had planned to have breakfast with him and open presents. His birthday is in a couple days. I am actually excited to see him. I haven't seen him almost a year and I miss his horrible (but funny) jokes.

My mum buckled the twins, considering they were still asleep. Not for long though. They'll be up and screaming in about ten minutes.

"Just follow behind Dan and I. If you lose us, just call me and we'll figure out where you are," my mum tells me. I see Fizzy and Lottie nearly dragging themselves into the car, handing Dan their bags. I laugh at them, they're eyes closing as soon as they buckle.

"Got it!" I smile, giving my mum a thumbs up.

"And if the girls are getting to loud, just put in a movie," my mum says. I nod, starting the car. Surprisingly, Dan let me take the Range Rover and they took the Cadillac. I wait till they pull out of the driveway, doing the same right after.

The car ride was silent besides the soft music playing until about half an hour in. That's when all hell broke loose.

"Phoebe! Give me my doll! That ones mine!" Daisy yells. I hear a slap followed by a loud cry, my head turning back for a second to see them.

"Hey! You two, knock it off! I'm trying to drive and you guys are distracting!" I yell in frustration. They quickly shut up, my eyes closing for a split millisecond.

I continue to follow Dan and my mum, Phoebe putting a movie in. I try to help them as much as I can, not being able to take my eyes off the road for a long period of time. They decided to watch Barbie A Mermaid Tale, so here I am stuck listening to singing and very dumb fights.

We eventually arrive at my step-granddads, all of us hopping out and heading into the apartment building. We have to check him out before we can go anywhere, due to "safety reason". I thought it was pointless, but Dan explained to me that it wasn't. I still didn't care, just wanting to sleep.

When we wait for the elevator to arrive to Hank's room, my mum smiles at me in a weird way.

"What?" I laugh. She shuffles closer to me, letting the other five talk about something else.

"When can I meet Delilah?" She asks. I laugh, shrugging.

"She wants to know the same thing," I inform her. My mums smile brightens, gripping my arm.

"I'm so happy for you love," she congratulates. I laugh, shaking my head.

"It's not like I've become the president of the United States," I sarcastically tell her. She rolls her eyes, slapping my arm.

"I know," she says. The elevator doors open, all of us walking out and making our way to Hank's room. Dan knocks, Phoebe and Daisy holding hands, Lottie listening to music and Fizzy looking around cluelessly. The door swings open, Dan's eyes widening as a huge smile spreads onto his face.