"I'm home!" I call out as I let the door close behind me.
"Cassie?" Sam comes to greet me.
I hug him tightly as he kisses the top of my head.
"Sarah's home she'll be so happy to see you," He smiles.
"She is? Is she up in her room?" I question.
"She is indeed," He nods.
"Are you hungry? I was sure you'll be back later," he notes.
"Yeah well.. Long story.. I'll warm up food soon," I tell him climbing the stairs to my cousin's room.
The door is shut and I can hear music.
I knock twice and open it.
"Dad I said I'm- oh my gosh! You're home!" Sarah exclaims happily jumping of her bed and flinging herself at me.
"Hi," I giggle while hugging her back tightly.
"I'm sooooo happy you're home I've missed you!" She claims pulling me after her. We sit down on her bed.
"How was it seeing everyone?" She questions.
"Oh good.. It was a catastrophe!" I throw myself down, my head hitting her pillow.
"Oh no.. Was HE there?" She studies me, a worried look on her face. I nod.
It is impossible to think there was a time Sarah and I hated each other. But since coming back from the US we grew to know each other and now we are like sisters. She was the one who pushed me to go to college and start a new leaf in my life.
"Did you talk?"
"I gave him a ride home.." I say slowly.
"You didn't. ." She is gobsmacked.
"I did.. He broke up with Lola.."
"That is no excuse," she states.
"No it's not.. He.. He remembers.." I finally say.
"Remembers? Ohhh remembers you? Just like that? Did he tell you? What did you say? Haa what did Austin say? Did he meet Harry??" Sarah has so many questions.
"Austin left early.." I huff.
"Because of Harry?"
"No... Because that Louis was being a dick.. Him and Zayn were spilling about the past.. All these things I haven't gotten around to tell Austin and.. He should have called once he got home and he hasn't," I pout.
"So you should call him!"
"I know," I am ready to get up.
"But don't forget you need to tell me all about today," she makes me promise.
"I will."
I walk into my room. It was cleaned and the sheets changed. Bless Sam, you can sure tell he is Nan's son. I am blessed to have things work out with him and Sarah, not having a place to return to if things hadn't worked out.
"Hello," Austin answers on the fifth ring.
"You never called me," I state.
"Yeah well.. You were with all of your friends.. I just thought I'd be better off calling you tomorrow," he says nonchalant.
"Austin.. I'm sorry about tonight.. I wanted it to be perfect and it was terrible.. And Louis is not always such a dick.. and I had no idea Harry would be there," I am talking very fast.
"Are you still there?" I ask, making sure he hasn't ended the call.
"Yeah.."
"Please say something.." I beg of him.
"I googled Harry.." He finally says.
"Oh dear.."
"Is it true what it says? You broke up because of the accident?" He questions.
"No.." I whisper.
"Then why?"
"He lost his memory.. He didn't remember us.. Me.. He remembered his ex girlfriend though and got her to California right after he got out of the hospital.. We were done.. There was no point staying where I wasn't wanted," I explain.
"Eahr.. Cass.. I'm sorry you had to go through that," he finally sighs.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it... it was... my life... it was full of drama back then... and we were constantly in the papers and then Nan died and I went to California and everything fell apart and I just wanted a new start without people knowing about my background," I am making excuses so he won't be cross with me.
"Ok.." He replies.
"Ok?"
"Yes.. It’s in the past right? So new page.. I just wish you'd have given me a heads up about what I was about to get myself into.."
"I know.. I'm sorry... that will not happen again," I promise.
"Very well... for all it's worth Eleanor and Perrie are sweet," I know he is smiling and I smile too, happy he likes them.
"Truth is Harry doesn't seem bad either.. As much as I would have loved to dislike him he seems like a stand up guy," He claims.
"Yeah.. When he's not grumpy," I scoff.
"Hey but at least you got to meet Ed in person!" I remember.
"Yes! Defiantly the highlight of the day!" He gushes.
" Austin you should come stay next weekend or something.. Meet Sam and Sarah.. What do you say?" I offer.
"Sure.. why not?"
"Good," I happy.
"Well.. I need to go.. Have a lovely night sweetie."
"Good night."
That didn't go so bad. It went very well actually. . Austin is a much faster forgiver than Harry.
I go back downstairs to join Sam and Sarah for tea and find something to eat.
"So how was it?" Sam asks as I sit down.
"Nice.. It was nice seeing everyone," I shrug.
"Was Harry there? I heard he's back in the country," Sam notes.
"He was actually.. " I mumble.
"Dad.. Let’s not talk about Harry! I want to hear all about Austin! When do we get to meet him?"
"Hopefully this week.. I invited him over.. Hope it's alright."
"Sure, that's nice..That reminds me, I invited Linda over for Christmas.. Figured it's smarter for her to come here then us all going down to her.."
"Yeah and she doesn't have room for all of us does she?" Sarah adds.
"How did you get her to agree?" I inquire knowing how much my Nan's sister hates travelling.
"I told her you'll be home from college," he winks making both Sarah and I laugh.
"Wake up lazy bones!" Sarah rushes into my room in the morning jumping on the bed beside me.
"What time is it?" I grump.
"Time for you to get up and dressed and come with me!" She sings pulling the duvet off me.
"Can't it wait for later?" I try and pull it back.
"No! Up you get!"
"Alright.." I give in, knowing she won't let go until I move myself.
"Good! I'll get the kettle going for you," she claps her hands and jumps up and out of the room.
I get up slowly and make my way to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. I go after down to the kitchen. Sam is reading the paper while Sarah makes coffee.
"Don't forget Cassie needs soya milk," Sam reminds her of my allergy.
"I know dad," she says and I stifle a giggle as she rolls her eyes.
"Thanks," I say when she passes me my mug.
"What do you girls have planned for today?" Sam looks up from the paper.
"We're going shopping!" Sarah announces and I have a feeling that is only half the truth.
"Well what time would you be back? Darcy and Finn are coming over for supper," Sam tells us.
"They are?!" I'm excited missing my neighbours.
"We'll be back to help," Sarah promises.
We hurry up and leave a short while after so we can make the most out of our day.
As we climb into the car my phone rings.
"Good morning," I answer smiling to myself.
"How are you today?" Austin asks.
"I'm good... I am just getting in the car with Sarah," I tell him.
"You early birds, what are you up to?"
"Shopping," I answer moving him onto speaker phone so I can buckle and start driving.
"Hi Austin!" Sarah calls out.
"Hi Sarah," He replies. "I'll let you two get along with your shopping, Cass darling I'll call you later," he says.
"Sounds good, take care," I say before cutting off the call.
"Darlingggg... He sounds like a granny," Sarah pulls a face.
"Let him be, he's sweet," I defend him, though I can't help and think back on Harry's terms of endearments such as babe, baby, sweetie...love.. Never was it darling.
"So are we headed to the mall then?" I question.
"Yes, but first we need to make a small detour," Sarah winks, a wicked smile on her lips. She gives me directions and my heart falls as we get closer and closer to the shack.
"Please tell me we aren't going to the shack," I whine.
"No... You're coming with me to get a tattoo," She claps her hands in excitement.
"A tattoo?" I'm not sharing her excitement.
"Why aren't you as excited as me?" She frowns.
"Because... a tattoo? What does Sam think about it?"
"He doesn't matter.. It’s my decision!"
"Ok.." I decide not to fight her on it. It's her body, she can do whatever she wants with it..
I park where Sarah instructs me to and we get out.
"How did you find this place?" I look around. The shack is close and I can see its closed doors from where we are.
"It opened a few months ago... Jenny said something about this place," she says.
We go in and the place it so small there is barely room for another person.
"Cassie?" Both Sarah and I look up startled.
"Michael?!" A grin appears on my face when I finally recognize him. His hair is back to a natural dirty blonde and he is in a plain white shirt and black jeans.
"Never thought I'll live to see you again Bambi, give us a hug," he opens his arms to me. I let out a giggle and take a step towards him giving him the cuddle he so much desires.
"Last I heard you went to America.. Didn’t even send me a post card," he turns to Sarah.
"Well I'm back- is this place yours?"
"Sure is, are you here for a tat?"
"No.. not me thanks, but my lovely cousin is, this is Sarah..Sarah- this is the darling Michael," I make the introduction.
"Lovely to meet you my dear, any family of Cassie is family of mine, do you know what you'd like?" He inquires.
"Yes I do," she gives him a wicked smirk.
"Fantastic, hope onto my trusty chair, and you Bambi have time to change your mind," he winks at me.
"Are you joking? Cassie will never mark her body.. This is only for the ones who live on the edge," Sarah chuckles.
"I remember a time Bambi lived on the edge," Michael frowns slightly.
"Those times are long gone," Sarah claims sadly.
"Why don't you get on with tattooing Sarah instead of running through my history?" I say playfully.
"Feisty with her old age," Michael raises his brows.
"All right birdy, what would you like and where?"
"A baby bird in flight right here," she points to her wrist.
"Baby bird in flight it is."
I gaze out the window as Sarah and Michael chat, giving the accessional answer.
My phone beeps indicating a message and I check it.

From Harry:
I hope this is still your number.. Cassie, please meet me tonight. It's important. H

A gasp escapes my mouth which makes both Michael and Sarah glance at me.
"Sorry- something caught me by surprise.. carry on," I smile. I turn to hear their chatting resume and glance back out. I suddenly notice Demi's car parked outside the shack.
"Sarah? I'm popping into the shack.. Meet me there when you’re done? Michael it was lovely to catch up," I blow him a kiss and bolt out before they have a chance to stop me.
I walk swiftly across the lot and push open the shacks door.
"Look what the cat dragged in," Louis calls out from the bar.

"Oh my gosh! Cassie!" I hear Demi shriek before closing in with a tight hug.

Notes

I decided to surprise whoever is reading this with another chapter this week...

SO.. What do you think about the fact that Cassie and Sarah are getting along?

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