From Text To Love

Chapter 10

I had a plan. I actually had a plan.

Everyday after school I always have 3 hours before Lucinda comes home from work, during that time I would rehearse the song and try and get it perfect enough to record it.

Then when she comes I would either do my homework or whatever she orders me to do.

I would finish everything early so that I would have time to spare between school and when she comes home.

It was actually working for a while, I was proud of myself for managing to get to record the song.

But then, she came.

Annabelle.

Lucinda’s niece.

Needless to say, she hates me. She will do anything just to see me in pain.

They were eating dinner, which I prepared obviously and Lucinda was talking to Annabelle.

“There’s this contest at her school, the band I’m managing is hosting it and her department has to take part in it it’s mandatory.” Lucinda always talks about me infront of other people to make it seem like she cares.

“What band Aunty?” She asked.

“One Direction.” Lucinda said proudly.

“One who?” She asked and Lucinda repeated. “One Direction.”

“Oh One Direction.” She screamed, suddenly being their biggest fan. “I didn’t hear you quite well, I love that band. Oh Aunty please get me in the contest as well.” She pleaded and I tried to stop myself from rolling my eyes.

“Consider yourself in the contest dear, anything for my favourite niece.” She told her and she squealed happily.

Of course she would bend the rules for her.

The next day at school, Lucinda escorted me inside and it was the most embarrassing thing ever. University was my only escape from her and now she’s here, walking down the hall with me smiling like a proud ‘mother’.

I shivered at the thought.

Annabelle was walking with us, texting away on her cellphone. She couldn’t care less only when she could annoy me.

We entered the principle’s office and they talked to Annabelle, welcoming her to the school. Telling her it was a honour to meet her and all that.

“It was a lovely chat with you Steve.” Lucinda said winking his way making him flinch at hearing his name spit out of her mouth in such a seductive and disgusting.

“But, we must introduce Annabelle here to the boys.” She said standing up, Annabelle stood up after her still texting away. I swear she has no manners what so ever.

We left the office and made our way to the music department. I haven’t met the boys officially yet, aside from that magical night were I met Liam and the band meeting.

This was it.

I was gonna see Liam again.

Lucinda knocked and opened the door. Rude much? I swear she thinks she owns every place she’s at.

“Ah my fellow friends.” Lucinda said throwing her hands in the air. I had my head down and Annabelle stopped texting and squealed at the sight. Let’s see if she can fake being a fan.

“Oh my god Aunty, it’s them.” She screamed and they all winced in sync. I looked up and immedietly saw them with a pained look on their face, sat down around a table with many papers infront of them. My eyes landed on Liam and our gazes met.

He smiled at me and gave me a small wave, I really hope no one saw that especially Lucinda. I returned the smile and gave him a small wave back.

“Boys, this is my beautiful and talented niece Annabelle. She will be your winner for the contest.” She proudly said and I tried my best not to roll my eyes.

“Nice to meet you love.” Niall said politely getting up to shake his hand.

“Oh my god hi Neil.” She said and I bit my lip not to laugh.

“It’s Niall.” He corrected her and she laughed her ridiculous laugh piercing everyone’s ears.

“I know that’s what I said.” She said squealing at the sight of the other boys.

They all stood up to shake her hand but she ignored all of them and made her way to her target.

“Hi Liam, you’re kinda my favourite.” She said twirling her hair shyly, bowing her head down and looking at him through her lashes.

As if she is ever shy!

I so wanted to yank her away from him but I kept counting in my head trying to calm myself down.

“Thanks, nice to meet you.” He replied extending his hand for her to shake but she had other plans. She pulled him in for a hug and he awkwardly let her embrace him, patting her back.

When he saw that she was lingering there he grabbed her shoulders and gently pried her off, giving her a fake smile.

I could tell he didn’t like her, no person in their right mind would like her.

“Anyway boys, Annabelle just enrolled here for the next couple weeks before she goes home and she will take part in your concert. I’m sure you can help her out being she has come in at a later date and is disadvantaged than the other students.” Lucinda said and the boys nodded giving her a smile.

“Sure, we’ll explain the rules for her and wait for her song entries.” Harry said but Lucinda shook her head placing her hand on Harry’s shoulder.

“That’s not enough, you see Annabelle here has had a really tough time this year she hasn’t been going to school as much and has missed out a lot due to family problems. She may need a little help with her song entries, choosing the right song and all.” She explained and Louis immediately interrupted.

“But the rules state that we cannot interfere with the contestants auditions, I’m sorry but we can’t give her that type of help.” He said but Lucinda had other plans, she walked over to Louis pointing her finger at him.

“Listen here kid, this contest is controlled by my company. The rules are my rules, the contestants are my contestants, understand?” She said and Louis interjected.

“But that’s not fair,” Louis started but she cut him off.

“Fair?” She laughed, “So it’s fair that she has had so many obstacles holding her back and the others haven’t?”

“No-” Louis started but she cut him off again.

“Look, I’m sure you don’t want to violate your contract here Mr...?” She trailed off and he answered her through gritted teeth.

“Tomlinson.”

“Yes, Tomlinson I knew you would be the band with weird names. So hard to remember. Anyway, do what you are asked to do and there shouldn’t be any problems here. You’ll still get paid and my niece will be happy which makes me happy. Understand?” He nodded and as soon as she turned away he glared at her and I swear he wanted to strangle her.

You and me both Louis, you and me both.