I'm Related To Who? {Sequel to IBABW}

Chapter 22 ~ Album Release and AMAs

~Royal Variety Live Performance~

I watch the boys perform on a screen that's backstage. Louis starts singing 'Perfect' with Liam after him. I quietly sing a long and sway gently, a smile gracing my face. My dress is a Clarisse dress in burgundy. There's an embellished mesh bodice, open back and a slit skirt that has floral appliques along the top and cascade down. My hair is in a waterfall braid with curls and my make up is simple yet sophisticated for girls my age. Lastly on my feet are black closed toe heels with a strap that has a zipper for detail. I met the Royals with the lads, who were really sweet, before I made my way backstage and the boys followed me backstage because it wasn't their time to perform yet. The boys finish performing Perfect and now they're doing a skit, that for me personally, isn't funny. Pretty soon the boys are meeting up with me backstage and are directed to our van that's waiting for us. Their album has been out for a few hours and it's already number one in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Scotland and Italy. There are probably more countries but I'm not sure.

"Did you have a good time, Melanie?" Harry asks as the van slowly starts pulling out onto the busy street.

"I did actually," I smile just as a yawn escapes me.

"Ready for bed?" Niall asks, a small smile on his lips.

"I am."

I don't even realize that I fell asleep until I'm being placed on my bed. I think one of the lads asked one of the maids if they could get me ready for bed. After that I'm knocked out.

~November 21, 2015~

Tomorrow is the American Music Awards where the lads are performing Perfect, and they're nominated for two awards; Best Group and Artist of the Year. Today we have the day to ourselves until tomorrow. We've been in the USA for about a week doing promo for the album and their hiatus. We landed in New York on the 16th before the boys did the GMA live-stream concert. After we flew to LA, and on the 18th they prerecorded the Ellen interview and the outdoor concert. On the 19th, Harry was on vocal rest and Louis was exhausted so it was just Niall and Liam to do the interview with Ryan Seacrest and after they all went to Jimmy Kimmel Live. Yesterday and for the rest of today is our day to relax.

I'm laying on the couch, one leg thrown over the backrest and the other is laying down the length of it with my head halfway off the couch cushion. Niall is sitting in front of me on the floor with his resting on the cushion, H and L are arguing in the other room trying their best to be quiet but failing. Liam is out on the balcony most likely to get away from the arguing. Liam walks back in when I let out a sad, defeated sigh as I lock my phone laying it on my chest and closing my eyes.

"For fucks sake Louis!"

"What Harry?!"

"Who have you been secretly texting and calling?"

"Lottie and Felicity!"

"If that's true then show me your phone!"

"Why? You don't trust me?!"

"Louis." Harry says with a low threatening tone.

"That's it, I'm leaving." I voice to Niall and Liam as I get off the couch.

"Melanie," Liam says.

"I can't deal with this anymore. They've been arguing ever since we've been in the US!"

I walk past and go to my room closing the door. I dig around my suitcases, pulling out blue shorts, a grey crop top tank top, a red and black plaid flannel and shove my feet into black combat boots. I throw my hair up into a messy yet neat ponytail and slipping my cross body purse over my head making the strap rest on my right shoulder. I look through my purse that's resting on my left hip to make sure I have everything I'll need. Once I know that I have everything, I open my bedroom door. When I walk into the living room, Niall is now sitting on the couch and Liam in the chair next to the couch. Louis and Harry are also in the room but they are standing as far away as possible from each other. Their eyes zero in on me but I just roll my eyes when I see how Harry and Louis are.