"Oh darling, don't you ever grow up"

What a day. Nobody listens to me. Mondays just aren't my day. Something bad always happens. My childhood best friend who I haven't heard from in years just appears back into my life like Abracadabra and then runs away from me. He ran away from me!

I shouldn't let what happened today to take over my mind because honestly, I tend to overthink things too much. It's become a habit now. 

With the life I've been blessed with I'm sure you'll understand why. 

As far as I know, today didn't happen. I never saw Harry far less talked with him or even called him a coward. Things will be just like it was before. Right?

I left Syco around half an hour ago. Mari and I are on our way home. As usual, we tend to get very bored driving for so long to get home, so I hook my phone up to the radio and I let Mari control the music. Now, in case you haven't noticed, we are anything but normal. Just picture this....A 19 soon to be 20 year old woman in the driver's seat and a 5 year old in the back seat dancing in their seat belting out the whole song of Summer of 69' by Bryan Adams.

Imagine someone you know pulling up on the side of you at a red light while you sing into a hair brush and the little girl in the back seat attempting to be shredding an air guitar. Ya I know, embarrassing.....but we haven't a care in the world. We've gotten it all already: the stink eye for the music being too loud, the weird look, the laugh with the pointing finger and the few who join in the session until the light turns green. This was our ritual while in the car everyday. It kept us entertained during the long ride home. I am a strong believer of music bringing people closer. 

When we get home, I'm tired. I feel drained. I take off my heels and put them on the shoe rack then carry my bags inside the living room. Mari runs to her bedroom to put her bags down. I have to make dinner. But I really don't want to. I drag myself into the kitchen to figure what to cook.

I'm standing in front of the open fridge just staring into space. I really want to sleep. Suddenly, the fridge starts closing and behind it, I see tiny hands struggling to push it closed. I watch on in amusement as she tries to close the fridge on her own. When she finally finishes, she turns to me and pretends to wipe sweat off of her forehead,
"See! Soy una chica grande"she exclaims. (See! I'm a big girl)

I laugh and say,"¡Por supuesto!"( Of course). Then I pinched her cheeks and cooed,"¡Estás creciendo muy rápido!"( You're growing up so fast!")

She swatted my hands away so I started tickling her. Her infectious laugh filled the room as she tried to get away from me. Eventually, I showed her mercy. For now.

" Alright! What you want para la cena?" I asked tiredly with a yawn. She jumped up on a stool around the island and put her head down.

"Anything. I'm too tired. Actually! Let's do ramen!" Now she was bouncing up and down on the stool, " Pleeaasseee. Pretty pleasseee."

"I don't see why not," I chirped and started to prepare the ramen. We sat down in the living room eating our ramen while watching reruns of That's so Raven.

At around 7:30, we went on to do our next ritual of the evening, Bath! A few months ago, I bought a bluetooth speaker that you can stick on the wall of the shower. Let's just say it was a very good investment. Again, Mariangeli controls the music during this ritual of ours.

It goes like this: I shower while she brushes her teeth and then she showers while I brush my teeth and do my skin care all while belting out the words to whatever song is playing.

"What's the playlist gonna be today, mija?" I ask as we make our way to the bathroom.

She smirks and says, "Tu veràs" ( You'll see)

Upon entering the shower, I hear the opening of Rock Me by One Direction. Great! 

Just great! I think to myself. How am I supposed to forget about what happened today if Mari is playing the whole album tonight. I start to sing the words with her anyway because let's face it...it's kinda hard not to sing along when something's catchy.

And I love seeing her happy so if singing the words to a song sung by a person I loathe right now, then I'll do it.
After going through the whole Take Me Home album while getting ready for bed, Mari and I walk over to her room.

She hopped up on to her bed and got under the covers. I waited until she was done to tuck her in. After I was done tucking her in, I pulled the chair next to the bed near her head and we smiled at each other. This was our last ritual of the evening, I would sing her to sleep but not just any song, oh no, a Disney song. I know, I said this before, we're a weird family.

Tonight I sang Colours of the Wind to her until she fell asleep. When I noticed her eyes drooping, I lowered my voice and watched her angelic face looking so peaceful. I spent a few minutes watching her sleep and then left her room and went into mine. I tied my hair into a pineapple and put on my silk bonnet and then took off all the lights.

As my head hit the pillow, my mind instantly replayed all the events that happened today. I still can't understand why I feel so hurt about what he did. I mean, I told myself a long time ago, that I wasn't going to let what happened between us to affect me or my emotions the way it did today. After a while of just laying there, not getting any sleep, I decided to call my best friend, Lily because I needed advice.

So, twenty minutes of venting about today's events later, here I am with my phone pressed to my ear waiting for her response. All I get....is silence.

"Well, aren't you going to say anything! You are the absolute worst Liliana,"

"Chill alright! You've had time to process all of this. I'm just hearing about it. Don't rush me! You know what happens when you rush me."

A few moments later, she sighs and says, "I can't believe it-" I cut her off dramatically saying, "Finally!"

"Oh fuck off! I can't believe it actually happened. You owe me 50 bucks now. Ha!"

" Sorry but I only have pounds," I countered.

"Have I ever told you how much I despise you. You're so frustrating! You call me for help and-" I cut her off again, "Shut up and get to the point!"

At this point I could tell that she was fuming so I realized that I should probably stop messing with her. But it was so much fun!

"Okay, I'm sorry. I'll stop now"

"I can hear the smirk in your voice"

"I'm done I promise"

She sighs and continues," Well I'm just as shocked as you are honestly. Still can't believe Simon pulled this off without you finding out."

I slumped on the couch and said, "I know! Es incredible! I just don't understand why seeing Harry affected me so much."

She stays silent for a bit and says, "Don't get mad just hear me out."

I sat up straight, bracing myself for what she had to say. She is the only person whom I've ever told about Harry, well apart from my family. My family. "Do you think that maybe, just maybe, you might still have feelings for Harry?" she asked cautiously.

Oh hell no! "No! Of course not. That was like a teenage crush, nothing serious. It's not like I was in love with the dude! I got over it." I exclaimed quickly, shutting down her suggestion.

"Alright! Okay! I specifically said don't get mad . It was just a suggestion. The only other answer I have towards what you're feeling is that it's probably all the anger and hurt that you've been trying to brush away for all these years is coming to the forefront now, I guess. You're mad at him for ending your friendship out of the blue without a reason for doing so. And I don't get you wrong for feeling this way but I find it very strange for you to be feeling this way because you don't like holding grudges,"

"I know! I hate it. I hate being upset over something that happened so long ago." It's true. I hate holding grudges against people. It's feels like I'm being weighed down.

A yawn escapes my lips as I feel myself getting tired. " It's getting late and you have an early morning ahead so go to bed. You'll figure something out. You always do. And for all we know, this could be like a one time thing, probably never gonna hear or see from him again. He ran away from you, right? Today probably just happened because...well Mondays just aren't your day," she says and we laugh together at the end.

"Yeah, you're probably right. Well better get going. I'll call you tomorrow," I say tiredly.

"Cool, good night!" she says at the same time I say, "Buenas noches!" and we hang up.

I walk back up to my room and sleep takes over as soon as my head hits the pillow. Today was just a one time thing right? I'm never gonna see or hear from him again. Things will go back to normal now.

A/N

Chapter 6 is up! You got a little insight on the relationship between Mari and Mia. Got to know what were Mia's thoughts on what happened with Harry at the office. Don't worry, he won't be gone for long.

A new character was introduced, Mia's best friend, Lily. You'll learn some more about her as the story progresses. Hope you're enjoying the book so far. Leave me comment if you do.....or if you don't too. I'd like to hear your suggestions. Constructive critisism is always good.

Naomi Scott as Lily!