Overworked
Chapter 96
Sunday 18th November, 2028
Harry’s P.O.V
Maddie still hasn’t gotten back to how she was before that night. She’s refusing to do things with us and every time we go to touch her she flinches away. She’s been spending all of her time at the studio recording her songs and I’m pretty sure it’s a way to get away from us. I don’t know what happened that night, but she has been so distant from us since and I want to know why. I don’t understand why she’s gone from loving mum and wife to ‘I’m going to neglect my family’ but that’s what she has done. When she went to work that day, something happened and I am going to find out what it is.
Maddie’s P.O.V
I stood in the studio, hands on my headphones singing one of the bonus tracks for my album. I’m so glad that I can wear t-shirts again now because it’s boiling hot in this booth. The only bruises left are the ones on my hips and they’re not going to be gone for around another week. All these songs are about love and being yourself, doing things that make you happy and at the moment, with everything that has happened; I really can’t sing them with enough emotion. I’m trying so hard to switch off everything in my mind and just sing these songs but it is so hard to get that horrible day out of my mind. It has been torturing me ever since it happened and I just can’t forget about it. I guess no one can forget something like that though… I saw Harriet cut me off and I stopped singing and took the headphones off.
“We need more emotion Maddie! Do you want your fans to think you just murmured the lyrics? Take 5 and then you better get it right.” She lectured, walking out of the room. I sat down on the stool in the booth and took a drink of my coffee. It’s currently 10pm but I don’t even care, I want to get home as late as I can. I sat trying to build up emotion for a few minutes and Harriet came back in. “From the top, make it good.” She sat down and I stood up, put the headphones back on and listened to the music, singing out the lyrics with as much emotion as I could. Harriet put her thumb up and I knew that I was doing well. I sang the chorus and finished it with a high note which put a bit of strain on my throat but I didn’t care, I just want to get this song finished. I sang the rest of the song and then sat down at the end.
“How was that?” I asked Harriet.
“Great! I knew you could do it. Do you want to go now or do you think you can get one more song out?” She questioned.
“My throat is killing me but can I go through the guitar parts for Explosion with Max?” I questioned her and she nodded.
“Yeah, he’s with Lucas next door.” She told me and I left the booth and went next door. They both stood up when I walked in and I shook my head. They always think something is wrong. They know what happened that day; it’s just them, Lily and my parents. I told them because I had to. I had to explain to them.
“I need to learn the guitar parts to Explosion.” I said to Max and he nodded. We both picked up our guitars and he spent a few hours teaching me how to play Explosion on the guitar. We finished at about 1am and then all left the studio. We were the last ones in there and normally are. I got into my car and drove home, seeing the light still on in my bedroom. Harry really needs to stop waiting up for me. I got out of my car and locked it going inside. I shut the front door behind me and locked that too, taking my shoes off and hanging up my keys. I walked upstairs quietly so as not to wake the kids and went into my bedroom. Harry was asleep but had obviously been waiting for me. I went into the bathroom and got ready for bed, climbing in and turning the light off. I fell asleep knowing I have to wake up in a matter of hours.
Wednesday 21st November, 2028
I woke up at around 8 and had to take the kids to school, they were all already up and ready I just have to do the driving. It’s safe to say I’m the driver in this relationship. Harry never takes them to school unless I’m at the studio and can’t. My album comes out in 2 weeks now and I have 4 more songs to record. I’m almost done. If I keep on pushing my limits, I’ll get there and then I can release the first single from the album and make a video for it. The album is called Explosion and I’m making an announcement for that on Ellen tomorrow but we’re filming it today so I better hurry up and get there soon. It takes 15 minutes to get to Burbank from here and I don’t have to be there until 9 so it should be fine. I got dressed and went downstairs, picking up my car keys.
“Kids, come on!” I called them down. Brooke, Adam and Melissa ran downstairs and we got into my Mercedes. I wish I could take my Porsche and show up to Ellen in style but I can’t because I hate taking the kids in my Porsche. I never have and never will, they’ll break something. I know they will. I dropped Brooklyn and Adam off and as I was driving to Lis’ school she asked me a question.
“Mummy, what’s your favourite car?”
“The one that you’ve never been in,” I told her.
“The Ferrari?” She tilted her head.
“Nope, the Porsche. I don’t even drive the Ferrari. It’s purely for decoration.” I said and pulled into the school’s parking lot. It’s 8.25 and I have to get to the studios soon. “Have a good day and Daddy will probably pick you up because I’ve got to go and record tonight.” I said as she got out of the car. She nodded and walked into the playground.
I drove quickly to Burbank and got there at the same time as Emily. We went inside and she did my hair and we watched from backstage as Ellen started the show and spoke to 2 guests.
“And my final guest for today’s show is local girl, Maddie Styles!” I walked out to her and she stood up. I really don’t want to hug her but I have to. She hugged me and I tried my hardest not to flinch but I’m pretty sure it was noticeable. It’s the first time I’ve had proper physical contact with anyone since that day and I hated it. We sat down and I put on my fake smile. “How’ve you been?” Right Maddie, it’s time to lie.
“I’ve been good, how about you?” I replied, still fake smiling.
“I’ve been great! I’m so happy you chose to announce this on here.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way, you’re my favourite host.” I told her. “Even if you did show me and Harry making out to everyone and get millions of hits on YouTube,” I said and she laughed.
“That was over 10 years ago! Nice to know you hold a grudge.” She said.
“It’s just not something we’d choose to share but oh well, it happens.” I shrugged and we got to my album.
“How’s recording going?” She questioned.
“It’s good, it’s long nights because I’ve been working at the business during the day but it needs to be done and I’m really excited to release it.”
“Now, you’re giving our show an exclusive, you’re releasing the album title and our audience have already been told not to say anything until the show airs, so would you like to announce the name of your next album?”
“My next album is called… Explosion!” I announced and Ellen picked up the CD.
“I have it here so this is the album art. I must say you’re looking good in that picture. What’s with the brown hair?”
“The lighting made the red go kind of brown so we just decided to roll with it really. I did an entire photo shoot and it’s going to come out along with the album.” I said and she opened the case.
“I’ve just been given the case, what? No CD?”
“I haven’t finished it yet. I’ve still got a few more songs to record but I promise you will get the CD free when it comes out.” I told her and she smiled in satisfaction.
“How would you describe the album? Is it similar to your previous ones?”
“I guess it is, the songs still hold the same meaning and everything but I think this one is a lot rockier in terms of the music. I’ve been playing guitar a lot on this album and on a few of the songs I play electric guitar so it’s a bit less pop style. I guess it’s kind of pop rock but I like it and I think the fans will too.”
“And you’ve got your tour coming up, are you looking forward to it?”
“Yeah I am, of course I don’t want to leave my family for 8 months but I’m performing and I love performing. I love just chilling out on the tour bus too so yeah I’m looking forward to it.” I told her and answered a few more questions before we wrapped up the interview with one last one.
“How’s your gorgeous husband?”
“I think he’s a bit bored since the band split up but he’s enjoying spending more time with the kids too so it’s not all bad.” I awkwardly smiled and they gave time for a commercial break in which I left and went backstage.
“I looked so awkward.” I told Emily and she nodded.
“You did but I don’t blame you after what happened. I’m sure no one will pick up on it.” She said and we waited for Ellen to finish and then I said goodbye to her and left the studios. I drove home and when I got in Harry was watching something on his laptop. I looked and it was old 1D videos. I guess he really is missing the guys today. I decided not to bother him and went down to the twins. I played with them for a while and then had some lunch and worked out before having to go and get Lis. I’ve gotten over the paranoia feeling now so Brooklyn and Adam walk home together but they know to call me if anything happens. I’ve also been sick quite a lot recently which is making me really worried. What if it’s because of that day and not just some stomach virus? Again with the ‘what if’s.
In other news, the AMAs are in 3 days. They’re on Saturday and I’m looking forward to them because it’s a night away from Harry and from the studio but I’m not looking forward to the hugs. I picked up Lis from school and drove her home before going off to the studio where I got 2 more songs recorded.
Harry’s P.O.V
Maddie still hasn’t gotten back to how she was before that night. She’s refusing to do things with us and every time we go to touch her she flinches away. She’s been spending all of her time at the studio recording her songs and I’m pretty sure it’s a way to get away from us. I don’t know what happened that night, but she has been so distant from us since and I want to know why. I don’t understand why she’s gone from loving mum and wife to ‘I’m going to neglect my family’ but that’s what she has done. When she went to work that day, something happened and I am going to find out what it is.
Maddie’s P.O.V
I stood in the studio, hands on my headphones singing one of the bonus tracks for my album. I’m so glad that I can wear t-shirts again now because it’s boiling hot in this booth. The only bruises left are the ones on my hips and they’re not going to be gone for around another week. All these songs are about love and being yourself, doing things that make you happy and at the moment, with everything that has happened; I really can’t sing them with enough emotion. I’m trying so hard to switch off everything in my mind and just sing these songs but it is so hard to get that horrible day out of my mind. It has been torturing me ever since it happened and I just can’t forget about it. I guess no one can forget something like that though… I saw Harriet cut me off and I stopped singing and took the headphones off.
“We need more emotion Maddie! Do you want your fans to think you just murmured the lyrics? Take 5 and then you better get it right.” She lectured, walking out of the room. I sat down on the stool in the booth and took a drink of my coffee. It’s currently 10pm but I don’t even care, I want to get home as late as I can. I sat trying to build up emotion for a few minutes and Harriet came back in. “From the top, make it good.” She sat down and I stood up, put the headphones back on and listened to the music, singing out the lyrics with as much emotion as I could. Harriet put her thumb up and I knew that I was doing well. I sang the chorus and finished it with a high note which put a bit of strain on my throat but I didn’t care, I just want to get this song finished. I sang the rest of the song and then sat down at the end.
“How was that?” I asked Harriet.
“Great! I knew you could do it. Do you want to go now or do you think you can get one more song out?” She questioned.
“My throat is killing me but can I go through the guitar parts for Explosion with Max?” I questioned her and she nodded.
“Yeah, he’s with Lucas next door.” She told me and I left the booth and went next door. They both stood up when I walked in and I shook my head. They always think something is wrong. They know what happened that day; it’s just them, Lily and my parents. I told them because I had to. I had to explain to them.
“I need to learn the guitar parts to Explosion.” I said to Max and he nodded. We both picked up our guitars and he spent a few hours teaching me how to play Explosion on the guitar. We finished at about 1am and then all left the studio. We were the last ones in there and normally are. I got into my car and drove home, seeing the light still on in my bedroom. Harry really needs to stop waiting up for me. I got out of my car and locked it going inside. I shut the front door behind me and locked that too, taking my shoes off and hanging up my keys. I walked upstairs quietly so as not to wake the kids and went into my bedroom. Harry was asleep but had obviously been waiting for me. I went into the bathroom and got ready for bed, climbing in and turning the light off. I fell asleep knowing I have to wake up in a matter of hours.
Wednesday 21st November, 2028
I woke up at around 8 and had to take the kids to school, they were all already up and ready I just have to do the driving. It’s safe to say I’m the driver in this relationship. Harry never takes them to school unless I’m at the studio and can’t. My album comes out in 2 weeks now and I have 4 more songs to record. I’m almost done. If I keep on pushing my limits, I’ll get there and then I can release the first single from the album and make a video for it. The album is called Explosion and I’m making an announcement for that on Ellen tomorrow but we’re filming it today so I better hurry up and get there soon. It takes 15 minutes to get to Burbank from here and I don’t have to be there until 9 so it should be fine. I got dressed and went downstairs, picking up my car keys.
“Kids, come on!” I called them down. Brooke, Adam and Melissa ran downstairs and we got into my Mercedes. I wish I could take my Porsche and show up to Ellen in style but I can’t because I hate taking the kids in my Porsche. I never have and never will, they’ll break something. I know they will. I dropped Brooklyn and Adam off and as I was driving to Lis’ school she asked me a question.
“Mummy, what’s your favourite car?”
“The one that you’ve never been in,” I told her.
“The Ferrari?” She tilted her head.
“Nope, the Porsche. I don’t even drive the Ferrari. It’s purely for decoration.” I said and pulled into the school’s parking lot. It’s 8.25 and I have to get to the studios soon. “Have a good day and Daddy will probably pick you up because I’ve got to go and record tonight.” I said as she got out of the car. She nodded and walked into the playground.
I drove quickly to Burbank and got there at the same time as Emily. We went inside and she did my hair and we watched from backstage as Ellen started the show and spoke to 2 guests.
“And my final guest for today’s show is local girl, Maddie Styles!” I walked out to her and she stood up. I really don’t want to hug her but I have to. She hugged me and I tried my hardest not to flinch but I’m pretty sure it was noticeable. It’s the first time I’ve had proper physical contact with anyone since that day and I hated it. We sat down and I put on my fake smile. “How’ve you been?” Right Maddie, it’s time to lie.
“I’ve been good, how about you?” I replied, still fake smiling.
“I’ve been great! I’m so happy you chose to announce this on here.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way, you’re my favourite host.” I told her. “Even if you did show me and Harry making out to everyone and get millions of hits on YouTube,” I said and she laughed.
“That was over 10 years ago! Nice to know you hold a grudge.” She said.
“It’s just not something we’d choose to share but oh well, it happens.” I shrugged and we got to my album.
“How’s recording going?” She questioned.
“It’s good, it’s long nights because I’ve been working at the business during the day but it needs to be done and I’m really excited to release it.”
“Now, you’re giving our show an exclusive, you’re releasing the album title and our audience have already been told not to say anything until the show airs, so would you like to announce the name of your next album?”
“My next album is called… Explosion!” I announced and Ellen picked up the CD.
“I have it here so this is the album art. I must say you’re looking good in that picture. What’s with the brown hair?”
“The lighting made the red go kind of brown so we just decided to roll with it really. I did an entire photo shoot and it’s going to come out along with the album.” I said and she opened the case.
“I’ve just been given the case, what? No CD?”
“I haven’t finished it yet. I’ve still got a few more songs to record but I promise you will get the CD free when it comes out.” I told her and she smiled in satisfaction.
“How would you describe the album? Is it similar to your previous ones?”
“I guess it is, the songs still hold the same meaning and everything but I think this one is a lot rockier in terms of the music. I’ve been playing guitar a lot on this album and on a few of the songs I play electric guitar so it’s a bit less pop style. I guess it’s kind of pop rock but I like it and I think the fans will too.”
“And you’ve got your tour coming up, are you looking forward to it?”
“Yeah I am, of course I don’t want to leave my family for 8 months but I’m performing and I love performing. I love just chilling out on the tour bus too so yeah I’m looking forward to it.” I told her and answered a few more questions before we wrapped up the interview with one last one.
“How’s your gorgeous husband?”
“I think he’s a bit bored since the band split up but he’s enjoying spending more time with the kids too so it’s not all bad.” I awkwardly smiled and they gave time for a commercial break in which I left and went backstage.
“I looked so awkward.” I told Emily and she nodded.
“You did but I don’t blame you after what happened. I’m sure no one will pick up on it.” She said and we waited for Ellen to finish and then I said goodbye to her and left the studios. I drove home and when I got in Harry was watching something on his laptop. I looked and it was old 1D videos. I guess he really is missing the guys today. I decided not to bother him and went down to the twins. I played with them for a while and then had some lunch and worked out before having to go and get Lis. I’ve gotten over the paranoia feeling now so Brooklyn and Adam walk home together but they know to call me if anything happens. I’ve also been sick quite a lot recently which is making me really worried. What if it’s because of that day and not just some stomach virus? Again with the ‘what if’s.
In other news, the AMAs are in 3 days. They’re on Saturday and I’m looking forward to them because it’s a night away from Harry and from the studio but I’m not looking forward to the hugs. I picked up Lis from school and drove her home before going off to the studio where I got 2 more songs recorded.
Notes
There are huge clues in this chapter! I'm pretty sure most of you know what happened now.
Sorry about yesterday, my parents decided they wanted to go to Brighton and we didn't get back until really late.
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