Chapter Two: The Phone Call
I growl before picking up the phone. “Hello” I greet, but not in the most friendliest of ways. “Dee? I thought you’d be happy to hear my voice?” He questions, I know he’s grinning, I can just tell. “Harry?! Oh My Gosh!!” I shout into the phone. I hear him laugh charmingly. “Now that’s what I mean.” He says giggling. “How have you been Dee?” he asks. “I’ve been great, Haz. How about you guys?” I ask. I’m so excited that if I were sitting on a chair I’d probably fall off it. I can’t believe he finally called. It feels as though it’s been months but we spoke just last week. “We’ve been doing good. Well great actually now that we’re back home.” He says, nonchalantly. “You’re what? OMG! Since when Harry?!” I exclaim. He laughs at my reaction.
He’s laughing?
Does he think this is a joke? They’ve been back for heaven knows how long and they’ve been keeping it from me?! “Just relax Dee, we’ve only been back for a couple hours.” He says reassuringly. “Still, I could’ve seen you guys at the Airport or something.” I complain, I missed them so much but I shouldn’t actually complain because they’re finally back. “No, I don’t think that would be necessary considering that you’re coming over in a bit.” He says. “I am?” I ask, confused at his insinuation. “Yes, you are. So pack your bags Dee, you’re staying with us for the next couple of weeks!” He beams, so now he’s the one that’s excited. “What? Are you sure about this Harry?” I ask, concerned. “Course we are!” He says. “I don’t know…” I say, a bit unsure. “Please Dee??” You hear 5 pleading voices.
Wait.
What the hell is wrong with me? I said I wanted change, right? So here it is. Why am I not grabbing out to it with both hands? I mean not only was this for the sake of change but who could ever say no the 5 of them? “Yes!” I beam. “I’m definitely coming!” I finish. I hear a couple cheers in the background making me giggle as my foot excitedly taps on the ground. “Great!” Harry exclaims. “So see you in a bit?” he asks. “In a bit!” I grin.
It’s that precise moment when I put the phone down that I hear someone opening the door. It was my mum. I jump into the hallway startling her. “God, Diana! What’s wrong with you? Jumping out of nowhere like that!” she holds a hand to her chest in shock. “Sorry mum, I’m just excited!” I say. “And why would that be?” she asks, walking to the kitchen and putting her handbag down on the counter. “Because I’m going to stay with Liam and the lads for a couple of weeks.” I smile. “Says who?” she raises an eyebrow. “Me, them and you.” I shrug. “I don’t remember agreeing to any of this Diana.” She says, firmly.
Ugh, she’s being stubborn.
Time to pull out the big guns. Puppy dog eyes it is then. “Pwese??” I say, summing up all the 6 year old I have left in me. “You know them well and you know that you love them mum, so please? Pretty please?” I am now practically begging, and I never do that. Her face softens. “Fine Diana,” She sighs. I put my pearly whites on display. “But what about your work?” She asks. “I’ll just take leave, don’t worry about that, mum.” I wink. “I worry about you.” She shakes her head. “Thank you! I love you so much!” I say kissing her cheek and sprinting up stairs towards my room.
Oh My Gosh. OH MY GOSH.
They’re back. They’re finally back. Whenever they were back home I usually spent a week or two with them. I always missed them but never this much. If I were to say that I’m elated that’d probably be the understatement of the century. I was beyond elated. Now that their back it means my fun times are back.
I walked over to my closet and on my tip toes reached for the top compartment to get the biggest suitcase I could find. I pulled it down, and laid it on the floor. It was my bright blue bag but it looked more of a dull blue due to the cloud of dust on it. Wow. I should get out of my house more often. I unzipped the bag and found my passport and to my surprise I also found a picture in there. It was one of the lads and I, from the last time I stayed with them. Boy, they must’ve changed a lot since then.
It was about an hour or so of scratching through my wardrobe to find suitable clothes to pack. By the time I was done there was a mountain in my bag and I had to do the cliché “Sit on your bag with a bunch of heavy books” stunt to finally get it zipped up again.
I sigh as I pack my cosmetics bag with all the necessary things a girl would need. I decided before I leave, I’d have a quick shower so I’d feel fresh before seeing them. The warm water was like a massage, relieving the tightness of my muscles after a long day. I put on my skinny blue jeans, and my grey “The Simpsons” sweater. I paired this with my black pumps and tied my black hair into a neat ponytail.
I drag my many bags down stairs and once I reach the bottom I triumphantly shout, “Mom, I’m ready! Let’s go!” “Alright, alright I’m coming.” She says putting the newspaper back on the table and fetching her keys. I shove my bags in the boot of my car. Sorry, I meant her car because I still can’t afford one. I shuffle into the front seat as my mom does the same in the driver’s. Before she reverses out of the driveway, she turns to me and smiles. “You really are excited aren’t you?” “Yes, mom you honestly have no idea.” I smile back. “Well I’m happy for you, Diana.” She says turning back to the windscreen and removing the car from the driveway.
My hands are shaking and I have no idea why. It’s not because I’m nervous, well maybe I am a bit. I feel like a kid on their way to the carnival or something, again I find myself grinning at the window as I think of all the fun to come. Before I know it the car halts to a stop and we’re here at Harry’s and Lou’s house. I kiss my mom on the cheek and we say our I love you’s and goodbyes. I step sturdily along the pavement making my way to the door but before I even knock, the door opens.
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So you’ve seen a little 1D action now, and there is more to come in the next chapter! Hope you’ve been enjoying this so far. And please don’t forget to comment, love to know what you think! ;) x
