The Malik Triplets

Chapter 18: Simon Cowell

Letty's P.O.V

The door that lead to the meeting room that sat Modest Management and Simon Cowell was really intimidating. Almost mocking me as I stared it down, highlighting my fear of what's behind the door. It scary knowing how big of an influence these people have on Zayn and Perrie's life, despite what they say and I'm scare that they will find a way to run my sisters and my life as well.

It's really hard for us to adjust to this. I mean we get along with Zayn and Perrie and I think Kyra is really adapting to being their daughter but it's hard for Vexi and I. Kyra is the naive one of us and although she has experiences love and heartbreak before, of a different kind, she is still willing to fall for Zayn and Perrie. I'm scared that something's gonna happen and us three are gonna get hurt more than ever before.

Growing up in a world of hurt, you grow a hard shell. I've done that and so has Vexi, but I'm the hardest. Being the oldest sister, I had to be the toughest and I want to adapt into Perrie and Zayn's family, but I think that my hard shell will get in the way of that. Kyra is falling and soon Vexi will follow, but I fear that I won't a quickly as my sisters and that could cause problems.

Although I'm scared and nervous for what's to come, I put on a bright and happy face as they all lead us into the meeting room, us girls at the very back, behind Zayn and Perrie. I quickly glance around the room and notice a few inviting faces aimed at us triplets, but a few that seriously state 'business'.

I feel Kyra's hand squeeze a little tighter and no doubt that Vexi is squeezing hers, so I squeeze back in reassurance. My big sister and tough instincts stepping in.

The room is painted a bland white with a few frames of bands, singers and other celebrates I recognise that are either signed by Simon Cowell's record company or under the management of Modest. Chairs are set up along the wall, facing the intimidating faces of management, as well as five chairs seated at the table.

Everyone greeted management and Simon with a handshake, that bro-like handshake/ hug thing boys seem to do, or the girls, in particular, hugged normally. They all said their 'hello's' or were polite and asked 'how are you' or something along the line of that.

Us three stood there in an shy and discomforting manner until Perrie and Zayn guided us to sit in the middle chair at the table, with Perrie sitting closest to the door and Zayn on the far left, near the wall. The rest of One Direction and Little mix sit behind us, along the wall.

I quickly turn behind me to see Louis attention diverted to me, giving me a quick thumbs up and a encouraging smile. I smile back at him in thanks and assuring him I'm fine.

"So, aren't you gonna introduce them?" Simon's dominating voice broke a small silence with a question aimed at Zayn and Perrie.

"This is Leticia" Zayn pointed to me, "Kyra" pointing to Ky in the middle, "and Vexi" he finished pointing to her at the far end.

"Hi" us girls murmured in unison, still sort of shy, unlike the first time meeting Perrie and Zayn or the rest of them.

"It great to finally meet you." Simon stated. "I've already hear a lot about you from Zayn and Perrie and seriously couldn't wait for today" he finished.

"It's nice to meet you too" I respond for the three of us.

This meeting isn't as bad as I thought, although it's just started.

"Before we go into the business part of this meeting, how about we get to know you more" Simon seemed to encourage us to become comfortable with him.

My sisters and I looked between ourselves, silently signalling for one of us to go first.

Perrie step in and said "Letty, how about you go first?". I just nodded in response.