"Emily?...umm...what are you doing here??" I asked nervously.

"I came to see you silly!" She smiled, hugging be tightly. "Look at your tummy! It's growing huh?"

I nodded and shut the door. She looked around and cooed.

"This place is nice! Some lucky musician to have you in his home." She nudged me. I blushed and turned to her.

"Emily you should have called! I mean....you can't just drop in unexpectedly without notice! Do you have any idea who's the father??"

"Oh that. I can handle myself." She waved a hand to dismiss me. I sighed and led her to the living room where Martha practically knocked her down.

"There she is! I missed you so much yes I did!!" Emily kissed and hugged Martha. I rolled my eyes.

"Emily...what's really going on? Does mom know?"

She stayed silent and just petted Martha.

"Oh Emily."

"I couldn't be in that place anymore Sadie. She tried to ban me from seeing Marcus...."

"Marcus!? My Marcus!?"

"Your Marcus?? You worked with the man Sadie. He's not yours..."

"He's twenty-one! Your sixteen!"

"I can see who I want! My god you're just like mom!"

"How dare you! I am nothing like that woman! Let's not forget who you come running to anytime you're in a rut! Who?? Me! If I was anything like mom, you wouldn't be here would you!"

We just glared at each other until Martha barked at us. I sighed and ran a hand through my hair.

"I'm sorry Emily. I'm just...I'm tired and stressed."

"No, I'm the one who's sorry. I shouldn't have even showed up. I guess...I love him."

"Enily, you're sixteen. I know you may think you love him. You're a kid."

"Maybe I don't know what love is. I just...I really love seeing him and spending time with him. He's here you know.."

I laughed tiredly and sat on the sofa. "Why do you always drag me into your messes? This is why mom gets mad at me. For helping you out."

She sat next to me. "She doesn't have to know. She knows I'm with Marcus....she just doesn't know where."

I reached for her hand and squeezed it. "Why are you two here?"

"He met a few guys back in L.A who have a band in Manchester. We came over to see what it's like. I'm going to be a groupie!" She beamed. I rolled my eyes.

"My god Emily. Why do I even ask."

She giggled and looked at the clock. "Were staying at a hotel nearby."

"A hotel? Where'd you get the money for...you know what? I don't want to know."

"He saved up money Sadie. I didn't steal from mom. I'm a troublemaker, not an animal." She smiled.

We stood up and made our way to the door. I pulled her to me and squeezed her. "Please, visit me tomorrow? It's so good to see you and hear your voice. I love you."

She pulled back. "I love you too. I'll definitly be back. So um, will I know who the lucky lover is?"

I giggled and moved my hand over her mouth. "Go before I call security."

"Yeah I noticed all the security. What's up with that??"

I bit my lip and shook my head. "I'll tell you another day. As for now, good night."

"G'night Sadie." She leaned up and pecked my lips before walking out the door. I smiled to myself and locked up. Martha whining and nudging my leg.

"Tomorrow Martha my dear." I ruffled her fur.

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Next morning

I was making my way downstairs when I noticed Paul trying to sneak in, almost tripping over one of Martha's toys. He paused when he saw me.

"Well well." I crossed my arms. "Barely coming in at nine in the morning. Where were you all night?"

He sighed and made his way past me. "None of your buisness."

"You went to see her didnt you? Richard told me there was no recording going on yesterday."

"I'm off to bed alright? I'm tired, hungover and tired."

"Fine. But, I want answers."

"Not anytime soon. G'night." He muttered and left me alone in the living room.

I made my way into the kitchen to make some tea when there was a knock on the door. I groaned and ran over, opening up to pause and stare like an idiot.

"Oh hello. You must be my cousin." He smiled.

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