THE DEATH OF ME

“That’s the thing.. I am family,” Sam sighs.
"Is this some sick joke?" Harry raises a brow, "Playing along with the hospital's error about a so called uncle that doesn't exist?" Harry raises slightly his voice, but not enough to have the nurse come checking on us.
Sam stands there, staring Harry down.. His profile.. that nose.. it's like mine.. and those eyes.. I know him..

"Mr. Teasdale is everything alright?" Dr. Dean sticks his head through the door but I keep my eyes locked on Sam. Teasdale, that's Nan's last name- it was my mum's last name before she married my dad and became Price.
"No- this isn't true- this- this is a mistake- it must be!" I try and push the wheels of the chair to get closer to Sam but it's too hard and painful for me.
Harry who notices comes to my aid helping me maneuver myself. Sam steps out of the room, and we follow after him.

“Where do you think you’re going?” I call after him.
"You remember me- I notice you staring, you see the resemblance," Sam turns to look at me.
"No! you're not family! Family is there for each other- they get together on holidays, call, check in- you never did any of that! You left us all alone- you never cared about your mum or me! you're nothing to us!" I scream, getting the nurses to rush over and quiet me down.
"What is this? You're in a hospital, keep your voice down," A nurse orders me.
“You don’t even know what you’re talking about,” Sam shakes his head- a smile playing on his lips.
“I know very well what I’m talking about- sharing DNA doesn’t make us family- where were you when my mum died? Where were you ever since? Where were you when Nan was having a hard time? Missing mum? Where were you when Nan or I were sick? Where were you on birthdays? On holidays? Where are you when we go up to mum and dad’s graves every year?! You’re no family! Family doesn’t treat family this way!” I scream at him, tears trickle down my cheeks.

"Miss Price?" A woman with mousy hair and a brown suit steps between Sam and I.
"I'm busy," I snap at her, wiping once again my tears.
"Yes, well.. I’m from the child services, and since you aren't 18 yet we'll need to discuss what will become of you, once it's time to leave here."
"Are you mental or something? I live with my Nan- she is still very much alive!" I say shocked of this tactless woman.
"Listen Cassandra, I'm sorry for this situation you are in, but you cannot be left alone while your granny is in the hospital.
"She will be staying with me, and her name is Cassie," Harry cuts in, anger is heard in his voice.
"And you may be?" The woman pulls a face.
"Harry Styles, her boyfriend," He says through clenched teeth.
"Oh yes, mister Styles, I have heard of you, my youngest goes to all your races, however, you are not authorized for such thing," She states.
"But I am," Sam steps in, and we all turn to look at him.
“I’m not living with you- I don’t even know you!” I spit.
I can't believe this is happening and out here, outside Nan's room.
"Who are you?" The woman- who never properly introduced herself asks Sam.
"I'm Sam Teasdale, Martha Teasdale's son, which makes me Cassie's uncle," He is tall, and I notice now, when the ice is out of his eyes who they belong to- Nan's eyes.
"Your name is not on the file," She crinkles her forehead.
"Yes, well there is an explanation, but please it should not be done out here in the hall," Sam says.
“Very well, if you would follow me please,” The woman turns and starts walking away, expecting us to follow.
Sam turns and strides after her, pausing to make sure I am following as well.
Harry pushes me after them.
“It will be alright, you won’t be going anywhere you don’t want to,” He whispers in my ear.

We reach an office and Sam holds the door open for Harry and me. The woman raises a brow at Harry, but before I get a chance to tell her off Sam speaks up.
“Mr. Styles will be taking part in this meeting, since he has a big part in my niece’s life,” He tells the woman.
“Well the, why don’t you take a seat,” She gestures to the chair. Harry nods and sits down next to me.
“I’m sorry, but I didn’t get your name,” Sam states.
“My name is Olivia Brown and I’ve been assigned to Cassie, as you know Cassie won’t be turning 18 until July 10th which means she is still a miner,” Olivia explains the obvious.
“Which is why I am called in, she was to be placed at a foster home until her granny is out of the hospital or until she turns 18,” Olivia continues.
“That will not be happening,” Harry speaks.
“No it won’t, as long that Mr. Teasdale can prove he is in fact an uncle, and is willing to take Cassie in for the time being,” Olivia says.
I glance at Harry not wanting to have anything to do with Sam or a foster family.
“I am willing to look after Cassie,” Sam nods calmly.
“As you know Mr. Teasdale, Cassie goes to school at Watford High, will you be moving her away or staying at Watford?” Olivia questions.
“Well, I don’t live in Watford.. However, I won’t be taking Cassie away from her mates and Nan.. So we’ll be staying here,” He remarks.
“Mr. Teasdale- are you married? Have you had any experience in raising children?” Olivia Inquires.
“I am no child!” I snap at her.
“I think you got your answer Miss Brown.. and please.. Call me Sam,” Sam smirks at her.
“I’ll have you know I’ll be keeping an eye on you, so please no games, I will be popping in making sure the fridge is full and the house is clean, and that Cassie is staying at the house where she needs to be staying,” Olivia says with a clenched jaw.
“Very well, so now that this is all behind us, I’ll be off to my mother’s room,” Sam stands.
“Wait, I need you to sign papers,” Olivia pushes a file over to him. Sam rolls his eyes and sits back down. I look over his shoulder to see what he is signing. He states on the paper he is 43 years of age. My mum would have been 43 if she was alive.. That would make them twins.. Lou and Sam.. Why have I never known about this? Why are there no photos of Sam?
This makes no sense to me. I look over at Harry and he laces his fingers with mine.
When Sam is done, he gets up again and turns to leave, before shutting the door after him he winks at me.

Harry gets up to and starts moving my wheelchair, so he can wheel me out.
“Not so fast Mr. Styles, I wanted to ask Cassie something first,” Olivia folds her arms.
“Ask away,” He shrugs.
“Well, I umm..”
“You can ask in front of Harry, it’s not like I won’t tell him what you said anyway,” I tell her.
“Fine, what does you Nan think about you dating a much older boy?” She questions.
“That is not what you’re asking? You want to know what she thinks about Harry’s past as the bad boy.. Well that is none of your business,” I smile a fake wide smile.
“I was just-“
“Listen woman, you came and did what you have to do, Cassie isn’t coming home with me, she has a family member taking care of her- well done, now if you won’t mind, we are going to visit Nan,” Harry cuts in and pulling my chair out of the room.

“Harry.. Do you think she meant what she said about checking up on me?” I question as he wheels me down the corridor to Nan’s room.
“I don’t know..” He sighs.
“I don’t want to live with Sam I don’t know him- and if she does keep her promise on checking up on me and finds out I’m not staying at home she will put me in foster care? Can she really do that? I am almost 18,” I state.
“If you can’t stay with me- Then I will stay with you- Don’t worry about it Cass, real figure it out, I promise you I won’t leave you,” Harry leans down and kisses the top of my head.
“You never told me what became of that drifting race against Ben,” I suddenly remember.
“That is not for now baby, now you spend some time with your Nan.”

I don’t know why Harry refused to answer, but either way he is right. I want to sit with Nan before they make me leave and go back to my room.
Sam is not in the room with her which makes me wonder where he might be, but I soon push the thought out of my head and put all my thoughts to Nan.

Notes

Hi guys- sorry this is a short chapter.. I just was really busy, and because I promised to update by today then it had to be slightly shorter then always...

Anyway- see what I did there? Brought Sam and Lou to the story? Though I made Sam a man- sorry about that..
Anyway..
Just wanted to let you know this story got nominated for the fanfic awards on this site- This and my story The mentally brave- so I just wanted to thank who ever voted and to ask of you to keep it up in the next round!!!! You can find the link here. if you like it please like it on youtube and share it- you are also welcome to start reading it x
Anyway I wish you all a lovely week xxx

Last thing is, as you know I got into making trailers for my story ( am I driving you guys mad with them? Gosh I hope not) and I just made a really short one for my story The Hitchhiker which you can watch here