No Regrets
32-Meeting the Family
Charlotte’s P.O.V.
*One Week Later- July 4, 2012*
“Oh My God!” I bolted upright in bed, eyes wide open. “They get here today!!” I squealed and jumped out of bed. I hopped in the shower and decided to wash my wigs to make sure they smelled nice since I hadn’t washed them in a few days. It took a little longer than my usual showers but it felt nice to have the steaming hot water sting my body. I finally finished my shower and hung up my wigs to dry. I put on a robe and walked into the kitchen and made s strawberry banana smoothie and took my medicine. I still hadn’t been reacting too well to the chemo so I had to take more pills than usual to try and stop the cancer, which wasn’t working very well, I was slowly getting sicker. You could slightly tell in my appearance, I was getting paler, skinnier, and much weaker. Niall was starting to seem suspicious and I planned on telling him after my parents and Bri left.
Liam and Lou had found out when they demanded to know about the cuts and bruises they had seen on my body. They were shocked to find out and made me promise to tell Niall as soon as my parents left. El, Dani and Perrie didn’t know yet, I was going to tell them right before Niall so we could be alone when I told him. I was blasting music and dancing around while I tidied up and ate my smoothie. Niall and the boys were recording today which I was happy about-I wanted it to be just us when they got here. I spent all day getting ready and cleaning the spare bedroom because Bri was staying with me. Before I knew it it was 6:00—their plane has just landed.
I put on some dark blue skinny jeans, a white long sleeve with a pink design, pink sneakers, the heart necklace and Niall’s necklace. I quickly put on my wig and didn’t have to do anything to it other than brush it because it dries wavy. I grabbed my purse and headed out the door. I was gonna grab a cab to the airport and we were gonna grab one back. http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=79474218
* * *
“MOM!! DAD!! BRI!!” I screamed and leapt into all their arms at once. They were all screaming and laughing and hugging me.
“I’ve missed you so much!” My mom said with slight tears in her eyes.
“My baby girl!” My dad sad with the sad face that parents get when they realize their child is growing up.
“CHAR!” Bri called out and she hugged me again, laughing.
“How have you all been?! I know I talked to you all yesterday but it feels like forever!” I said as we headed to baggage claim.
We spent the next few hours walking around London and talking after we had dropped their stuff off at the hotel. Eventually we got on the topic off Niall.
“Tell me EVERYTHING!” Bri said in dead seriousness and then we both burst into laughter.
“Okay, well you already know practically everything about him! You are obsessed with One Direction too!” I said and Bri laughed because it was the truth.
“Well, I don’t know much about him so tell me!” My mom said and I grinned at her.
“Okay, well he is from Ireland, and he has the cutest Irish accent, he’s in an internationally famous band called One Direction—you know their songs. He’s really sweet and treats me amazingly. Oh and Dad he likes to golf!” My dad’s head perked up and he smiled.
“We might just have to go play a round while I’m here then!” I grinned and laughed.
“And he doesn’t know yet?” Bri asked quietly.
“No, not yet. I’m telling him next week.” They all nodded and moved on to happier subjects.
We hung out the rest of the day until my parents and Bri were tired because of the long flight. We went to their hotel and grabbed Bri’s stuff then bid them goodnight and walked over to my flat. I showed her around and then she went straight to sleep. I didn’t mind, that’s exactly how I was my first day here. It was only about 8:00 so I sat up for a little and watched TV and drank some tea. It was about 8:30 when I heard a knock on the door. Zayn, Niall and Liam were all standing there and they had a takeout bag in their hands. “Hey guys! How was recording?” I asked them in a whisper as I invited them in and Niall wrapped his hand around my waist.
“It went really well, we recorded half a song today.” Liam said as he set the bag on the kitchen counter.
“We figured your family and Brianna would fall asleep early from jetlag so we brought you some food.” Zayn said and I smiled widely—I was starving.
“Aw thanks! I really need it to, I’m starving! Just make sure we are quiet, Bri is sleeping in the other room.” We sat around for about a half hour eating the Chinese takeout and joking around in whispers before we all got sleepy and headed to bed. Zayn and Liam walked out before Niall did and Niall turned towards me.
“You know I’m excited to meet your parents tomorrow.” He said and I smiled at him.
“I’m glad! Not nervous anymore?” I asked, eyebrows raised and he chuckled.
“Nope. But what should I wear?...” He trailed off and crinkled his eyebrows. He looked SO fucking hot when he did that.
“Some jeans and a nicer shirt. Just don’t make it look like you are trying too hard. And don’t let your pants sag! They hate that.” I told him and he nodded in agreement. “Oh, and do you think you could possibly play a round of golf with my dad? I think he would really appreciate that.” I batted my eyes at him and he smirked.
“Anything for you.” He put his hand on my neck and gently kissed me. It was a sweet kiss, perfect after today. “’Night Princess.” He smiled as he walked away.
*The Next Day*
“Mom, Dad, Bri, this is Niall, my boyfriend.” I wrapped my arm around Niall’s waist and smiled at him. He reached out to shake my dad’s hand, my mom gave him a hug and he did the English thing and kissed her on the cheek, and did the same for Bri. I thought she was going to faint, even though I feel like I’m gonna faint when he kisses my cheek.
“It’s nice to meet you.” Dad said, putting on the tough dad mode and I rolled my eyes at him. “Nah son, I’m glad you and Char are together, she seems really happy.” He had a twinkle in his eyes and I smiled at his words.
“Thank you sir. She makes me very happy and I’m glad I make her happy.” He smiled down at me and I smiled back.
“Char’s first boyfriend! I can’t believe it!” My mom said in a happy tone.
“Mom!” I groaned and she laughed. We all went to lunch and just hung out letting Niall get to know my family and vice versa. It was really fun to go walk around London again but with me being so weak we had to stop quite frequently so that I could rest.
*The Next Day*
“Bye babe see you later, your dad and I should be back at about 5.” Niall said before kissing my cheek and heading out to meet my father in the elevator. My dad and Niall were going golfing today and my mom, Bri and I were all going in to the hospital to talk to the doctors. We all got ready and had a quick breakfast before walking over to the hospital. We were led into an office and waited for about 15 minutes until two doctors filed in looking grim.
“Hello, how are you all doing today?” They asked politely and introduced themselves to my mother and Bri.
“Well, let’s get right to it.” Both doctors had a sad look on their face and I braced myself for what I knew was coming. “The treatment we have the ability to use has not been reacting well on Charlotte’s body. The medicine has caused her brain to replay horrific events, therefore causing a slight depression and weakening body. These are the only treatments that we currently have the authority to use, and they normally work on this type of cancer in middle aged patients. We think that her age causes her body to react differently and negatively. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything more that we can do help you besides slow the process, but it will start to progress faster.” I held no emotion as I registered what was being said. I know I wasn’t sad, or upset, or angry. In fact, I was at peace.
I was ready to die.
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*One Week Later- July 4, 2012*
“Oh My God!” I bolted upright in bed, eyes wide open. “They get here today!!” I squealed and jumped out of bed. I hopped in the shower and decided to wash my wigs to make sure they smelled nice since I hadn’t washed them in a few days. It took a little longer than my usual showers but it felt nice to have the steaming hot water sting my body. I finally finished my shower and hung up my wigs to dry. I put on a robe and walked into the kitchen and made s strawberry banana smoothie and took my medicine. I still hadn’t been reacting too well to the chemo so I had to take more pills than usual to try and stop the cancer, which wasn’t working very well, I was slowly getting sicker. You could slightly tell in my appearance, I was getting paler, skinnier, and much weaker. Niall was starting to seem suspicious and I planned on telling him after my parents and Bri left.
Liam and Lou had found out when they demanded to know about the cuts and bruises they had seen on my body. They were shocked to find out and made me promise to tell Niall as soon as my parents left. El, Dani and Perrie didn’t know yet, I was going to tell them right before Niall so we could be alone when I told him. I was blasting music and dancing around while I tidied up and ate my smoothie. Niall and the boys were recording today which I was happy about-I wanted it to be just us when they got here. I spent all day getting ready and cleaning the spare bedroom because Bri was staying with me. Before I knew it it was 6:00—their plane has just landed.
I put on some dark blue skinny jeans, a white long sleeve with a pink design, pink sneakers, the heart necklace and Niall’s necklace. I quickly put on my wig and didn’t have to do anything to it other than brush it because it dries wavy. I grabbed my purse and headed out the door. I was gonna grab a cab to the airport and we were gonna grab one back. http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=79474218
* * *
“MOM!! DAD!! BRI!!” I screamed and leapt into all their arms at once. They were all screaming and laughing and hugging me.
“I’ve missed you so much!” My mom said with slight tears in her eyes.
“My baby girl!” My dad sad with the sad face that parents get when they realize their child is growing up.
“CHAR!” Bri called out and she hugged me again, laughing.
“How have you all been?! I know I talked to you all yesterday but it feels like forever!” I said as we headed to baggage claim.
We spent the next few hours walking around London and talking after we had dropped their stuff off at the hotel. Eventually we got on the topic off Niall.
“Tell me EVERYTHING!” Bri said in dead seriousness and then we both burst into laughter.
“Okay, well you already know practically everything about him! You are obsessed with One Direction too!” I said and Bri laughed because it was the truth.
“Well, I don’t know much about him so tell me!” My mom said and I grinned at her.
“Okay, well he is from Ireland, and he has the cutest Irish accent, he’s in an internationally famous band called One Direction—you know their songs. He’s really sweet and treats me amazingly. Oh and Dad he likes to golf!” My dad’s head perked up and he smiled.
“We might just have to go play a round while I’m here then!” I grinned and laughed.
“And he doesn’t know yet?” Bri asked quietly.
“No, not yet. I’m telling him next week.” They all nodded and moved on to happier subjects.
We hung out the rest of the day until my parents and Bri were tired because of the long flight. We went to their hotel and grabbed Bri’s stuff then bid them goodnight and walked over to my flat. I showed her around and then she went straight to sleep. I didn’t mind, that’s exactly how I was my first day here. It was only about 8:00 so I sat up for a little and watched TV and drank some tea. It was about 8:30 when I heard a knock on the door. Zayn, Niall and Liam were all standing there and they had a takeout bag in their hands. “Hey guys! How was recording?” I asked them in a whisper as I invited them in and Niall wrapped his hand around my waist.
“It went really well, we recorded half a song today.” Liam said as he set the bag on the kitchen counter.
“We figured your family and Brianna would fall asleep early from jetlag so we brought you some food.” Zayn said and I smiled widely—I was starving.
“Aw thanks! I really need it to, I’m starving! Just make sure we are quiet, Bri is sleeping in the other room.” We sat around for about a half hour eating the Chinese takeout and joking around in whispers before we all got sleepy and headed to bed. Zayn and Liam walked out before Niall did and Niall turned towards me.
“You know I’m excited to meet your parents tomorrow.” He said and I smiled at him.
“I’m glad! Not nervous anymore?” I asked, eyebrows raised and he chuckled.
“Nope. But what should I wear?...” He trailed off and crinkled his eyebrows. He looked SO fucking hot when he did that.
“Some jeans and a nicer shirt. Just don’t make it look like you are trying too hard. And don’t let your pants sag! They hate that.” I told him and he nodded in agreement. “Oh, and do you think you could possibly play a round of golf with my dad? I think he would really appreciate that.” I batted my eyes at him and he smirked.
“Anything for you.” He put his hand on my neck and gently kissed me. It was a sweet kiss, perfect after today. “’Night Princess.” He smiled as he walked away.
*The Next Day*
“Mom, Dad, Bri, this is Niall, my boyfriend.” I wrapped my arm around Niall’s waist and smiled at him. He reached out to shake my dad’s hand, my mom gave him a hug and he did the English thing and kissed her on the cheek, and did the same for Bri. I thought she was going to faint, even though I feel like I’m gonna faint when he kisses my cheek.
“It’s nice to meet you.” Dad said, putting on the tough dad mode and I rolled my eyes at him. “Nah son, I’m glad you and Char are together, she seems really happy.” He had a twinkle in his eyes and I smiled at his words.
“Thank you sir. She makes me very happy and I’m glad I make her happy.” He smiled down at me and I smiled back.
“Char’s first boyfriend! I can’t believe it!” My mom said in a happy tone.
“Mom!” I groaned and she laughed. We all went to lunch and just hung out letting Niall get to know my family and vice versa. It was really fun to go walk around London again but with me being so weak we had to stop quite frequently so that I could rest.
*The Next Day*
“Bye babe see you later, your dad and I should be back at about 5.” Niall said before kissing my cheek and heading out to meet my father in the elevator. My dad and Niall were going golfing today and my mom, Bri and I were all going in to the hospital to talk to the doctors. We all got ready and had a quick breakfast before walking over to the hospital. We were led into an office and waited for about 15 minutes until two doctors filed in looking grim.
“Hello, how are you all doing today?” They asked politely and introduced themselves to my mother and Bri.
“Well, let’s get right to it.” Both doctors had a sad look on their face and I braced myself for what I knew was coming. “The treatment we have the ability to use has not been reacting well on Charlotte’s body. The medicine has caused her brain to replay horrific events, therefore causing a slight depression and weakening body. These are the only treatments that we currently have the authority to use, and they normally work on this type of cancer in middle aged patients. We think that her age causes her body to react differently and negatively. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything more that we can do help you besides slow the process, but it will start to progress faster.” I held no emotion as I registered what was being said. I know I wasn’t sad, or upset, or angry. In fact, I was at peace.
I was ready to die.
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Notes
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7/21/13