What's Wrong With Milkshakes?

Part 36

This was a mistake. I should have never run away. I should have never told Brooke where I am, or who I'm with.

My mum's stood in the reception area. She looks pissed. I mean, I would be if my daughter ran off with a group of guys she doesnt even know. I stand there, not knowing what to say.
"Mum," I start, but she interrupts me.
"What do you think you're doing? You've run off with a group of guys that you dont know, and one of them is your boyfriend? We didnt want you going with them, and you know that. Lexi, you're coming home with us right now, and you're never going to speak to these guys again." She shouts at me. Shes making a scene in the middle of the hotel, everyone is staring at us. I walk off, knowing that my mum is going to follow me, but I need to speak to Perri. I need to tell him that I'm going.

I can hear my mum's footsteps, not very far behind me. I start running, knowing that it's still going to take me a while to get to the venue, but I need to get there before mum does.

When I get to the venue, my mum is far enough behind for me to get to the studio, and start a conversation by the time she gets here. I burst into the studio, interrupting the boys during one of their routines. Their practise can wait for a couple of minutes, I just need to tell them. Ashley stops the music whilst I try and catch my breath a bit. Perri comes over to me and hugs me. I dont let go.

"M- My mum. Shes here. Shes making me go home. She doesnt want us to be together" I say, looking at Perri.
"Lexi. I love you. We'-" Perri starts, but gets interrupted by the studio door slamming and my mum storming in. She grabs my arm, pulling me away from Perri.
"Perri. You two are going to have to end whatever it is that's going on. We dont approve of you. We dont want you in my daughters life. And shes coming home with us right now, and never having anything to do with any of you." My mum shouts. I look at Perri, I can see the hurt in his eyes. I notice Sam in the back, not making eye contact with anyone here. I guess what I said earlier really affected him.

My mums pulling me out of the door.
"I love you Perri" I scream. I dont hear a reply from him, the tears streaming down my face.
"You dont love him. You love the idea of it." my mum says. I resist the urge to scream and run back to Perri. it would only make everything worse.