My Lighthouse

Preperations

Sheila! Sheila! Lads where is Sheila? I am here, Louis heard a woman's voice answer and the next moment she came running into his office. Sheila was a bit of an invisible angel who took care of everything, even without asking. After being his employer for 8 years now, she just knew what had to be arranged. The lads were always at ease when Sheila was around. She was there alright, but in a way she also wasn't.
If one of the lads had a date with a beautiful woman, Sheila took care of the restaurant or hotel arrangements and always thought of something special. This way the women thought it was a romantic idea by one of the Westlife boys. Most of the time she was dressed inconspicuously, in jeans, a to wide sweater, sneakers and glasses on her nose. The boys never really thought of her as a beautiful appearance. More as one of them, a friend, a boy. The only famine about her, was her long blond hair, but she also tried to hide that in a knot at the back of her head or a ponytail.

Sheila, at what time will the taxi bus be here? He already is, Louis. They are packing the cameras, the lightning, the sound equipment everything. Okay, Louis answered a little bit overwhelmed. And the clothes ? I have let them shipped this week already, just in case something would go wrong. John has already picked them up at the airport in Johannesburg and took them to the hotel. Louis was impressed. Even if he knew, after 8 years now, that he could always rely on her, he was still impressed when she took care of everything so well. Tickets? Louis tried. Shiela opened her handbag and took out a special large pink wallet, which contained the tickets and passport of every single team member. It wasn't just the four lads she had to take care of, but the whole team. For a photoshoot and the making of their new videoclip, they needed a team of 35 people. Especially now they were going to record it in South Africa, where temperatures could raise up to 50 degrees on the day and just 5 at night if they had to stay in the dessert. So this time they needed more staff for the clothing, the food, make-up, masseuses everything.

The lads had never been there, but they were already warned for the extreme temperatures and to watch out what they would be eating. They hadn't even spoken about the wild animals and insects there, which was a huge issue for Sheila, who was extremely scared of large insects. She had already warned the lads, that if something creepy would crawl around her room, she would definitely screamed the boys out of their beds. Mark had put an arm around her and said that whatever happened, they would protect her against creeps. She had hit him on the chest, because she knew he meant something else. Sheila never spoke about her private life at work and even after so many years, she hardly did with the boys. Sure sometimes the usual small talk, but no deep conversations. Mark had tried it once, but Sheila had changed the subject and went to the toilet to come back, half an hour later. They didn't even know, if she had any family or friends. Nicky joked once that they were her family and her work, her friend, but Sheila had looked a bit sad at the time and the lads decided to respect her privacy and never asked her again.

Shane have you take your medication with you? Louis asked. Shane had medication for an infection in his throat and that wasn't so bad now he just had to act like he was singing, but it had to be solved on time before the tour started when they came back. Shane hit his hand before his mouth. Oh no, I completely forgot. They are still at the kitchen sink at home. They already started to panick and thinking of an solution when Sheila opened her bag and took out an additional dose with medication. I also reported it at the customs, so they know this isn't drugs but medication. Shane grabbed her at her waist and kissed her on her cheek. See, that's why we love you and promise us you will never leave us. We can't live without you. Groups hug! Nicky shouted and together with Kian, Shane, Nicky and Mark, they embraced Sheila and hugged her tightly. As much as I like this sweet gathering, Louis laughed, the airplane is leaving within two hours and I want you all on it. The lads laughed and Nicky slapped Sheila on the back and thank her for the fact that they could leave on time now. Not thanks to you, Nicky grinned and punched Shane against his shoulder. Yeah right, like if you never forget something, Shane said a bit irritated because he never forgot anything. Come on boys, Sheila said firmly, we have to go now. Sheila said goodbye to Louis and promised him, to stay in contact about the progress of the videoclip. When they all walked out of the office Louis called, oh Sheila!.....she turned around. Yes Louis ? When you arrive in Johannesburg, I have let Chanel delivered a dress for you inclusive a pair of shoes. Please wear them for once at the charity ball at the end of your stay. Sheila frowned . Do I have too? Yes, this time you have to. The instructions for the hairdressers and everything, is in John's possession. He will tell you what to do and how you should look like. She showed him her best pouting lips, but Louis didn't want to hear anything of it. It's a month of hard work sweetheart, enjoy at least one evening. Suddenly Mark stood next to her and put his arm around her, while he smiled, I will let her enjoy like never before at the charity ball. And although he meant, enjoy like good friends, but  Sheila's body told her something completely different. Knowing she would never be aloud to do what her body was longing for now. A bit irritated she shook his arm away from her and mumbled something about missing the plane and she hurried out of the office. Mark grinned to Louis, I am not her favorite, that's all. Sheila grabbed him at his arm. Oh shut up Mark, we have a plane to catch. You can enjoy me later if we're on the plane on time. He hit her on her butt and took her by the hand to help her into the taxi. It was all meant as friends, but how much did she hated her heart, who showed her something completely different then Mark as her friend....