Trouble (A Lauren Jauregui Fanfiction)

Chapter 6

3 Months Later

"Thanks for the ride mate, I'll see you at your place in a few?" asked Ruby. I nodded, "Yeah, just make sure Anthony doesn't see the motorcycle." She chuckled, "We'll see mate." She waved to Camila and Camila waved back as Ruby headed into her house. I started to drive home and I caught a quick glimpse of Camila. I placed my hand on her thigh, "You alright love?" She nodded, "Just a little nervous." I gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, "Relax baby, everything will be alright." She frowned a little bit, "What if they don't like me?" I chuckled as I pulled into my garage, "My mom and Carlos will love you. Fuck what Anthony thinks." She smiled and kissed my cheek, "You always know what to say." I got out of my car and went to open the door for Camila. She bit her lip nervously as she stepped out. I shut the door behind her then kissed her gently," Hey, we've been dating for 3 months, my mom is more than eager to meet you. Everything will be fine, I promise." She smiled once again, "Well, let's hope I'll make a good birthday present for her." I smirked, "You'd make an amazing birthday present for anyone baby." She adjusted her skirt as we headed inside. "Mum! I'm Home!" I shouted. My small Cuban beauty held my hand and brought her small frame close to me. My mum rushed into the kitchen putting on her earrings, "Aidan thank goodness you're here I nee-" she looked at the short, black haired beauty I called my girlfriend and smiled, "Oh, you must be Camila!" Camila extended her hand, but my mum brought her into a hug, "Yes ma'am, I'm Camila Cabello." My mom released her from the hug, "Call me Miranda sweetie! Wow, A, she's so pretty!" I nodded as Camila blushed, "Camz is stunning, mum." I gave her a quick wink. She blushed brighter as I held her hand. "Go ahead and call your brother down, I'm gonna finish getting ready," mum said as she headed back to her room. I nodded and looked at Camila, who now wore a huge smile on her face, " See that wasn't too bad, was it?" She shook her head as I headed towards the stairs. "MINI MATE!", I yelled from the base of the steps and out came running the small 6-year-old. He jumped into my arms, "A!" I chuckled as I set him down, "C, this is my girlfriend, Camila." He hid behind my leg as Camila waved, "Hey! I've heard so much about you. I'm very glad to meet you." He gave her a shy smile and he beckoned me to get down to his level. I smiled, "Yes?" "She's pretty, A," he whispered. I nodded, "Very pretty." He giggled. We heard the doorbell ring and Carlos ran for it, "I got it!" I ran after him as he opened the door for Ruby. "Ankle biter!" she yelled. "Mate!", he yelled back. Camz and I laughed. Ruby hugged Carlos as she shut the door behind her. "Has everyone approved of Camila mate?" Ruby asked. I nodded, "Yeah, well everyone that matters at least." We all laughed and then we heard the door slam. We all looked and it was Anthony. Carlos ran to him as Ruby and I stood in front of Camila as if to protect her from my asshole step-father. "Who;'s motorcycle is parked out front?" I looked at Ruby than to my shoes. "The motorcycle is mine," Ruby answered. Anthony chuckled, "Of course it would be." I felt my temper rising and Camila gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. It pulled me out of my thought and back to reality, it's my mum's birthday, get along with him, for her. We all headed to the dining room and took a seat at the table. Carlos and I took our regular seats and Camila sat to my right, she'd be closer to my mum, and Ruby sat in font Camila, also closer to my mum. We all sat quietly until Anthony got up to check on dinner. I spoke up, "I may hate the guy, but his cooking isn't bad." Everyone chuckled as my mom came in. We all looked at each other and began to clap loudly. "Oh you guys," she responded as her eyes began to water. She took a seat and Anthony came back out and kissed her temple. He hates me, but he loves her. At least that's what keeps us from murdering each other. Anthony took a seat at his usual spot, at the end of the rectangular six seater table facing my mum. "What's for dinner daddy?" Carlos asked. "Anthony smiled at him, "We're having mommy's favorite." I smiled as Carlos' face lit up with excitement, "Spaghetti!!!!!" Anthony nodded, "And a big giant chocolate cake for dessert!" Carlos nearly jumped out of his seat and then he paused thoughtfully, "Daddy, but A doesn't like chocolate cake." Anthony looked to me and smirked, "It must have slipped my mind buddy, Aidan won't mind skipping out on dessert, would you?" I smirked back and looked at Carlos, "Just for you mate, I'm gonna have the biggest, chocolatiest piece of cake I can get! Maybe I'll finally like it." Carlos giggles as I whispered, "And if I don't, I'll give it to you." His eyes lit up and he nodded. Everyone accept Anthony laughed. I looked at Anthony, "So are we going to eat?" He rolled his eyes at me and clapped his hands. In came 3 wait staff, and I couldn't fucking believe it. "Hey wait, I thought you had cooked?" Anthony scoffed, "I was at work, you know, making money to support my family." I rolled my eyes and looked at my mum, she was visibly upset. "You've got some nerve doing this on her birthday," I spat. "Aidan, it's fine, drop it," my mum interjected. "How can I just drop it? Are we gonna forget what the hell he did? The real fucking reason we moved from England and ended up here?!" I felt the anger rising in me as I pushed my chair out. Carlos had his hands to his ears and was buried in Ruby's chest. "It's okay, A doesn't mean to scare you," Ruby cooed to Carlos. "Aidan you're scary your brother," my mom interjected. I nodded to Ruby who grabbed Carlos and took him upstairs. "Just shut up Aidan. Nobody wants to hear the garbage that comes out of your little transgender mouth," Anthony smirked as the words left his mouth. I clenched my first, "Hey Camila," I looked back at ruby who was coming down the stairs, "Ruby, I'm glad you're back. Do you guys wanna know the REAL reason we moved here from England?" Both Ruby and Camila looked at me wide eyed. "Shut the fuck up or I swear to God," Anthony threatened. "You'll what? You'll hit me?" I lifted my shirt to reveal several scars on my from previous beatings Anthony gave me as a kid, "This is the man you married mum." My mom covered her mouth, "why didn't you tell me?" I sighed "you were happy...but I can't keep doing this. He fucking cheated on you with "staff" in England and he has the nerve to bring staff here too! I just can't fucking do this." Anthony has composed himself, "Get the fuck out of my house Aidan." I looked at him, "whatever dude." Camila stood as I walked over to my mom, "I love you, happy birthday." I headed upstairs and grabbed a duffle bag I had already put clothes in. It wasn't the first time I thought about leaving. With that, we left, I left.