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Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Photoshoots & Recording Songs

Simon POV:

It was morning and I woke up with the sun shining through the windows. It was 9 o'clock and today the boys are supposed to do a photo shoot. I did what I had to do, take a shower and get ready for the day.

As I went downstairs the boys were ready and eating breakfast. Ariel was cooking in the kitchen.

"Good morning boys." I greet them as I enter the kitchen.

"Good morning Uncle Si." They all said in unison and smiled.

I sat down with them on the counter and Ariel puts a plate of pancakes in front of me.

"Good morning Simon." She greets me with a smile.

"Good morning Ariel."

" So what is the plan for today Uncle Si?" Niall asks.

"Okay today you guys have a photo shoot and you have to at least record three songs for the new album." I  look at my schedule in the computer.

"Okay sounds like a plan." Niall says as he continues to stuff more pancakes in his mouth.

"Do you want to come with us to the photoshoot and the recording studio Ariel?" I ask.

"Sure why not it sounds fun." She smiles widely.

"Okay we are gonna leave in an hour. So make sure you have everything that you need and meet up in the van." I instructed.

Ariel POV:

I took a shower and change into a black long sleeve top , maroon colored skirt with black stockings and maroon flats. Putting on my hair into a ponytail and looked in the mirror to make sure I was satisfied on how I looked, I grab my purse and my phone.

I enter the elevator and press 1st floor to go down. Just as I exited the elevator all the boys were waiting for me.

"We decided to wait for you." Louis tells me.

" Aw. Thanks guys." I said and we all exited the door to go to the van.

---------------------- In the photoshoot----------------------------------

As we arrived to the photoshoot all the boys were assigned to the dressing room to change into their outfits.

15 minutes later they all came out in stylish suits. They looked very handsome, every single one of them did.

"Wow you guys clean up good." I walk up to them with a big smile on my face.

"Thank you Princess." Zayn says to me.

I blush instantly just as he said it. I tried to turn away to hide my cheeks but I guess he saw because he had a smirk on his face.

The photographer arrived on the set and instructed the boys on what to do. I was on the side watching them the whole time.

Each of them had a rose in their hand and they had to be creative and romantic the same time. Liam held the rose in front of the camera as if he was giving the rose to you. Louis' pose was him putting the rose between his teeth. Niall's pose was him sniffing the rose. Harry's pose was him putting the rose against his eye. Last but not least it was Zayn's turn.

I saw him go to the photographer and whisper something to him .The photographer stared at me for a few seconds nodding his head to Zayn. Zayn went to me and grabbed my hand leading me to the dressing room .

"What am I doing in here?" I asked curiously.

"You'll see." Zayn  leaves me in the dressing room with the fashion designer.

The lady made me try on a white and red beaded gown and silver heels. Next she started to curl my hair and put it up nicely. Lastly she applied makeup on me and after 30 minutes I was done. I look at myself in the mirror and I couldn't believe that was  me. To be honest I looked beautiful.

I went out of the dressing room and leaning against the wall was Zayn. He stared at me and his mouth was hanging open. Then he snapped out of it.

"You look gorgeous Princess." Zayn compliments me while staring at me in awe.

"Thank you." I give him a small smile.

We arrived at the set and all the boys including Simon had their mouths open as well. Staring at me.

"You look lovely darling." The photographer shrieks with excitement.

"Okay for my photo I will be giving you the rose and we look deep into each other's eyes acting like we're in love." Zayn explains to me.

I nod my head and we get into position. I stare deeply into Zayn's chocolate brown eyes and he did the same with me.

The photographer starts to take photos of us in different angles. I got lost in his eyes like we were the only two in the set right now. I could feel my heart flutter. Am I really falling for him?

"Okay were done and good job guys ." The photographer tells us as I snap back into reality.

Zayn and I stopped posing giving each other a smile. I couldn't help but still feel this butterfly feeling in the pit of my stomach. Leaving Zayn at the set, I quickly went back to the dressing room and changed back to my regular clothes.

When I went back to the photoshoot the boys were taking more photos but all together. The photographer told them to change into their next outfits.

They wore leather jackets with black pants and white shirts like they were in the movie Grease. Then Hawaiian shirts with swim shorts while holding a surf board. They did many more and sometimes the boys started to fool around and run around the set or do silly faces. The photographer had a hard time with them and I just kept on laughing until Simon told them to stop.

Two hours later they were finished and we left the photo shoot. We went back in the van and Simon told the boys that their next thing to do in the list is to go to the recording studio.

-------------------- The recording studio--------------------------

The boys had to record three songs today so by the end of the week they would be finished with their album. They all grabbed a pair of headphones and went into the room. Each of them sound so amazing . So this is how it looks like when you become famous: photoshoots, recording albums, fans and doing concerts. They're living life that's for sure.

The boys left and went into the next room to talk to the director and Simon about their album . I decided to stay in the recording room. I started to walk around and I decided to snoop around . They had instruments, mics, and earphones. They wouldn't mind if I played a song I said to myself. I turned on the mic and put the earphones on.

What should I sing? I thought to myself . I know ...Counting Stars by One Republic. I picked up a guitar and start to play it.

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars

Yeah, we'll be counting stars

I see this life like a swinging vine,

Swing my heart across the line

In my face is flashing signs,

Seek it out and ye shall find.

Old but I'm not that old

Young but I'm not that bold

And I don't think the world is sold

I'm just doing what we're told

And I I I I feel something so right by doing the wrong thing

And I I I I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing

I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?

Every thing that kills me makes me feel alive.

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be-we'll be counting stars

Ye-e-yeah

I feel her love

And I feel it burn down this river every time

Hope is our four-letter word, make that money watch it burn

Old but, I'm not that old

Young, but I'm not that bold

And I don't think the world is sold

I'm just doing what we're told

And I I I I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing

I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?

Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be-we'll be counting stars

Oh, take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars

Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard

Said no more counting dollars, we'll be-we'll be counting stars

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money watch it burn,

Sing in the river the lessons I learned

After I finished the song I heard hands clapping. As I looked up I saw Simon and the boys at the door.

"Ariel that was amazing. You are such a good singer." Harry compliments me.

"Thank you."

The rest of the boys were telling me on how good of a singer I was and  that I should start doing Youtube videos of me singing. Simon also agreed with the boys and said he would invest on my career. I told him that I would think about it .

We were on our way home and the boys were all asleep. Also was Simon. I was just looking out the window with a smile on my face. Just thinking back on today and how much fun I had with Simon and the guys.