Hey guys, hope your liking it so far - I am trying to upload frequently and am always one chapter ahead so I don't keep you waiting;D Here's chapter 3!
-Tanna
Chapter 3:
'You can count on me like 1, 2, 3, i'll be there! And i'll know when I nee...' My radio alarm clock blasted for about the fifth time in what I thought was the morning and I snoozed it and groaned. My mum chapped on the door nagging as usual. 'Lana, it's bloody mid-day do you want lunch?' She stalked in and found me in a huge heap, sprawled across my bed. 'Yeah thanks' I paused 'Coming' I said as I hauled myself up, wearily dragging myself outside. 'Come on Lani, someones here to see you!' My mum called out. I did not quite catch that sentence, I was still half asleep after being awake crying all night long. I still did not know what to do about James, I did not have the guts to call him so I just left it and weeped in my own misery, alone and afraid.
I stumbled down the stairs and smiled weekly at my sister who held out her arms for a hug. Wait Belles, I thought but not entirely sure I said it. As I walked to the cupboard to get a glass I jumped at what I saw. Geez, who in lords name was that! A random guy was standing in the kitchen, grinning at me like an idiot. 'Hi Lana! Tanya has told me all about you, it's nice to meet you!' He brightly held his hand out and I shook it weakly with a fake smile planted on my face, still wondering where he came from. My mum walked in and kissed him on the cheek. Then it clicked. That was Gary, my mum's new boyfriend. I suppose he seemed okay, he just needed a little fashion sort out and it would be great! Anyhow, life is life and what happens, happens for a reason I guess.
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'So I asked the women but when I looked at the sign, I realised I was in the complete wrong shop!' Gary chuckled. I was in absolute hysterics, this guy was hilarious which was weird as I could feel guilt swelling in my brain at how funny I found him! I was dressed, wearing my new denham shorts and cropped red and grey tee. 'So, do you have kids, Mr Gail?' I asked, inquisitively. 'You can call me Gary you know, and yes I have four children. Twins Ellen and Grace are nine and James my boy is fifteen - same as Nathan. Katie is your age, seventeen!' He replied and I winced at the name 'James'. I was looking forward to maybe meeting Katie although. This guy was great! 'So what is your job?' I required. 'LANA!' My mum shook her head in disbelief! 'What!' I replied as Gary giggled. 'I'm just curious!' 'Currently I am awaiting confirmation. I used to work as stage manager for The Wanted, I'm sure you have heard of them? Katie adores them! Now they are moving on so I have applied for a stage directing job with the boy band, oh what are their names. Ah yeah, one direction! Heard of them?' My jaw dropped. I simply shook my head in utter delusion. I could not believe my ears. I was lost for words, totally spluttered!
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So my mum's new fella was stinking filthy richy with the most amazing job possible? How was my life even possible! 'Lana, remember I might not get the job you know? Don't get your hopes up!' He winked at me. I was too busy dreaming of what my life could turn out like, grinning like an idiot to myself. Crazy fan girl moments! 'Uhh, yeah' I replied nodding my head vigorously until I got a creak in my kneck. 'So Tanya and I are meeting up for lunch tomorrow and we were thinking about bringing all you kids along? Are you up for it?' He said and I sat up brightly 'Yeah sure! That's great! I can't wait to meet your kids!' 'Okay, so Lana, please remember? Don't make any other plans!' My mum nagged. 'Yeah mum I won't forget, where are we going?' I asked. 'Not sure, somewhere not too far, how about Nand..' He was cut off by me as a grin enlargened on my face and I screamed 'NANDOS!' and started laughing my head off like a mad person. Honestly, Gary Gail was just like a big kid! :)
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I sung to myself as I leapt up the stairs into my room and jumped onto my blackberry. Shit.
From Nicole<3 : Hey babes, see you tomorrow, I'm so excited! xxxx
Ouch. How on earth could I forget about that. Me, Zoe and Nicole were going shopping in Westfields where Ed Sheeran would be signing. I was absolutely screwed. I guiltily tiptoed downstairs to my mum who was cooking dinner. 'Uhh, mum. About tomorrow, I kinda made plans and I, uhmm do I have to come?' I was interrupted by my very flustered mum. 'Don't even go there, don't let me down again! You know how much you want to meet Katie, James and the twins, Gary is a great guy and I love him. Your coming, that's that, do not make me argue with you!' She raged at me. 'But maybe I wanna meet Ed Sheeran aswell!' I called after her as she strolled down the hall way. Grr she is so tight. Great one, Lana. Just go mess up that one. Friends+Celebrity VS Family. Take your pick. I slapped my hand to my head trying my hardest to think. There was no getting out of it. My mum would do anything to make me come. You wouldn't know what she is like! Reluctanly I took out my phone to ring Nicole.
'Heyya! How are you, I am so excited about tomorrow aren't you!' She squealed and my stomach flipped. I felt so bad. 'Actually uhh, about that. Firstly, I am so so sorry but somethings popped up. You see, my mum's new boyfriend is real cool and we are going out for...' I was interupted by her voice which was cracking up. 'Don't bother with your stupid excuses, Lana, messing us up again - It's always you! Just like the last time. Don't ring me back, have a nice time with your oh so cool family.' She hung up. Aaah, I fell on my bed and felt tears running down my cheek. She was so stubborn like that, she could have let me at least explain and then maybe she would be thrilled. I just hoped Gary got the job, and Nicole and Zoe were definately first on my list to make up to. I texted her back.
To Nicole: So sorry:( tried to explain, hope you both have great fun xxx
I sighed wiping my tears away. I hadn't been out all day! I simply hoped tomorrow would turn out okay, that Gary would get the 1D job, we would all be able to meet them and be best friends again. I mean we were best friends, just best friends in an argument. It was all my fault.
