* A month later*
JHAJHA'S POV
*I, I, I wanna save you, wanna save your heart tonight*
"Hello?" I speak into the phone. "Jhaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I am just so excited!!" Ciara shouts over the phone. "Don't shout, Ciara! You're hurting my eardrums." I say, "Why did you call?"
"Silly girl!! YOU CANNOT FORGET THE BOY'S CONCERT THIS SATURDAYYYY!!!" She says to me. After a few minutes, it sinks in. "OHMYGOOOOSH!! HOW CAN I NOT REMEMBER??"
"That's why I called, dummy. You seem distracted these past few days. Anyway, they're already selling tickets this Thursday. My guess is we won't be able to buy one if don't hurry. So, have you saved up enough?"
"Not enough. I still lack a few extra dollars." "Uhh. Try asking your Mom. I'm sure she'll help you."
"I'll try. But I doubt--" "Oh hush now Jha. That's absurd." She said cutting me off. After that I hung up on her. I lied. I haven't even saved up half of the ticket price. This is just so difficult! They're selling tix on Thursday and it's already Monday. I need a few more hundred dollars. "Mom!" I call while climbing down the stairs. "What?" She shouts. "There's this concert of a band I really like. And I was wondering if.." "And what? You'll ask for money from me? That's just a waste of money. Do you know how hard I work to earn the money I have??" "But Mom-" "NO!" She cut me off. "You know that's exactly why I want to go to that concert? You're never here. It's like you don't even live here. You come home late at night then leave early in the morning. I don't even see you often. You don't even know when I have a problem because you are too busy with that job of yours. I feel so alone in this house. They are my happiness Mom. Why can't you see that? The least you could do is helping me see them." After that, I run up the stairs to my room shutting the door with a loud bang enough for her to hear from her office. I hate my life. I don't even feel like I have a mother. She barely eats dinner with me, or any meal for that matter. The money isn't even that important to me. It's not as important as my Mom. But because she can barely fulfil her duties to me as my mother, these five boys do her job. They make me happy. They comfort me like other girls suffering from the same problem. I have these thoughts as I drift off to a dream with the boys.
FAITH'S POV
Saturday is The Day. I will finally see them. I will finally see Louis. But what if Eleanor is there? Hmm. It's not that I hate her. I like her, I do. But. I just wish I was Louis's girl. I should really stop thinking about this. At least I'll be able to see them. *We're like na na na, and we're like yeah yeah yeah* "He--" "Heeeeeey Faith!!" Jerie says in a sign song voice. "Hey Jer. What up?" "Ohh. Nothing. Haha. Listen. Bev and I spoke a while ago and we decided to go to the mall later at 5 to buy something to wear for The Concert of the Year. What do you say?" "I'm definitely in. I am so excited. Have you called JhaJha and Ciara?" "I will after this. I'll beep you the deets where we'll meet." "Okay. See ya at five."
BEVERLY'S POV
I am so excited for this Saturday. Finally getting a chance to see them. To be that close to them. I wish Zayn would notice me. I'm sure Perrie will be there. I know it'll suck seeing her there but what the hell?! It's a day to enjoy and have fun. Looking at my phone, I read 4:15. Oh snap! I have to get ready.
*after 50 minutes*
"Bev!! What happened to you?" says Faith. "What do you expect Faith? Bev's never been early. In fact, this may be the earliest she's been." says Ciara. "Knock it off. Will you guys?" I answer but then laugh after. "C'mon. Let's shop til we drop." says Jerie. So we went to our favourite shop and went through a lot of dresses and blouses and pants that were all so cute but not so expensive. So hard to choose. "Bev. How about this one?" Faith calls me. As soon as I saw it, I loved it. She is holding a sleeveless top that looks like the American flag. "I'll definitely take that." I said, "Thanks Faith." "Ohh Faith! Check this out!" Ciara calls out. I can see by the way Faith was staring at it she liked it. It was a black long sleeve sweater with an LA symbol in the front. Simple but cute. "Jerieee! Look at this!" JhaJha shouts from another corner. It was a short tube dress, white at the top and a floral skirt. "Ohh. I love it. Thanks JhaJha." exclaims Jerie. "Oh and Ciara. I found this cute little dress at the corner. I thought you might like it." "Ohhh!! I love it Jer. Thanks." says Ciara. "Now we have to find you something rad for Jha to wear" I say. So we look through every nook and corner and found one. It was a muscle tee that had the UK flag on it. "Jha. I found one." They all went over to me and saw the look of approval from them all. "Thanks Bev." After paying at the cashier, we went over to our favourite place to eat. Then we chatted for a while and bought shoes and headed home since it was already nine when we finished.
JHAJHA'S POV
*Thursday*
I was lying in bed sleeping. Well, pretending to. I just didn't want to go out today. Besides we don't have classes today so why bother. My mom and I haven't really been okay since Monday. I was busy at school and she was nowhere to be seen. Then I heard a knock on my door. I continued pretending. Then my door opened and I was tempted to look at my mom but I remained quiet. Then I felt a hand brush my hair and someone sit beside me. "JhaJha. I'm sorry I haven't been able to spend time with you. I'm working because I want to give you everything, so you wouldn't feel like I can't take care of you and run off to your father." Then I heard my mom cry. I had a sister. But she left a few years ago. Last we heard of her, she was with my Dad. Happy and content. I couldn't do that to Mom. I'm the only one she has now. "I only want what's best for you. Promise me that you'll take care of yourself. Here's the money on top of your drawer." Then I felt her lips kiss my forehead and she left. I sat up straight and when I saw the money on my top drawer, I burst into tears. I went outside and ran to my mother's office which was also her bedroom and attacked her in a hug from behind. "I'm so sorry Mom. I shouldn't have said what I said. I'm so sorry" "Shh. JhaJha. It's okay. I don't want you keeping secrets from me. Its okay, Hun. Now go to bed." "Thank you Mom. I love you." "I love you more. Now go. Off to bed." And with that, I slept with a smile on my face.
*The Big Day*
I woke up even before the alarm rang. I went over to my calendar and crossed the date. Today is The Day. We already bought our tickets. The concert tonight is at 8pm. Plenty of time to prepare after I come home from school. I promised that I'd give the girls a ride there and back home since it's less hassle. I hopped out of bed and went to the bathroom. After doing my morning rituals, I went to the kitchen to find a chocolate pancake with a yellow note at the side.
"Jha. I didn't want to wake you before I go so I made breakfast. Good luck on the concert and take care of yourself. I promise I'll be home before you. Love you-Mom." With a smile on my face, I ate breakfast and tweeted
"Excited for the concert #onedirectionrules #iheartonedirection" and went to school. When I came back from school, it was already 6 pm. I took a quick shower and put on the clothes we had bought last Monday. I blow dried my hair and curled my hair before styling it in big wavy waterfalls. After a little eyeliner and mascara, I was good as ready. It was already 7 pm when I was done. Grabbing my purse, I sprayed a little You and I perfume and drove to my friends' houses. Then off to the concert!! We enter the arena and are not surprised when we find it packed with people. Luckily, we got front row tix. So we went to our spot and waited not too long. The boys arrived. They were so handsome. The fans started screaming, and so did we. They sang a few songs while everyone was singing along. When they were singing Story of My Life which just happened to be my favourite song, they were in front of us, holding out our hands and shaking them. I was beyond freaked out. I shook Harry Styles's hand. Now that was something to remember. After a few more songs and jokes from the boys, Louis spoke, "Thank you so much for the support!!" "Thank you LA!!" Zayn shouts. "You've been loud. In a good way." Liam winks. "We have a special announcement to make." says Niall. "We didn't announce this before but we will say this now. Under your seat is a bottle. Now take it." "Now don't open it yet. You'll open it all together." says Louis. "Everybody have their bottle?" asks Zayn. And I can hear a handful of Yes's. "Whoever has an object that represents us gets to have a special meet and greet back stage." announces Harry. "Now this is tricky. Because that object must have the correct name and number." "I am 1," Liam says, "Louis is number 2, Niall is 3, Zayn is 4, and Harry is 5." "Okay 1, 2, 3. Open them!" says Harry. When I open my bottle, it had a little figurine of a cat that had H.S. on it with the number 5 on its chest. "OhmyGooooosh." I scream. Then I hear my friends scream, too. "Ohmy! Did you get one too?" I ask. "I have Tommo 2 on a carrot," smirks Faith. "I got a Zain Javadd Malik 4 on a mirror," says Beverly. "I got a Niall Horan 3 on a potato," says Jerie. "I have an L.J.P.1 on a fork," laughs Ciara. "So to those who got it right, we'll see you back stage. Just show them your object and they'll let you in." Niall finally says. "Thanks LA. Good night." says Harry. We all grin at each other. Then scream and do a little group hug before hurrying to the backstage.
