At first DAMNED was just a one person name then there came along Brown, the dumb kid with just a dream in his head and a massive talent but, lacking everything else.
They stayed like that for three years before Paul joined the team. The ideas, the love, the vibe... Harry was just crossing his fingers that whatever Helena was going to add won't be a reason for his family to fall out. He was so used to the laughter to even imagine a frown from them.
"You look scared" Stated Malik thoughtfully coming to stand beside Harry.
"That's because I am" Said Harry with a shaky laugh.
"What is it?" Pried Malik worriedly.
"Helena will be coming today... This afternoon to make it precisely"
"You're kidding, right?"
"No, I'm not" Said Harry shaking his head, "She's lovely"
"Then, what's the problem?" Asked Malik with a shrug.
"The unknown?" Answered Harry cryptically, "I don't know what's gonna happen tomorrow"
"We'll be fine. We'll always be a family plus, we trust your judgement and if you say she's fit then she's one of us" Assured Malik, hugging Harry.
"Thank you" Said Harry in tiny.
"It's nothing" Replied Malik generously.
"That's mine" Came Brown's signature sentence.
"He is a person" Argued Malik letting Harry go.
"Who is mine" Insisted Brown gazing intensely to Harry who simply hit Brown's chest.
"Crack head!" Reprimanded Harry, "So, how's your songs coming along?"
"I don't know... I'm kind of nervous recording my voice" Said Malik truthfully. He stopped singing the moment he saw the stage erupting when Brown sang so, making a come back was still as nerve wrecking as debuting.
"It's a new thing" Said Brown pressing Malik's shoulder for strength.
"I'm scared too but, it's a part of growing up as an artist... trying on different ways, instruments..." Said Paul looking at what was his studio. The studio get up he don't know how to use any instrument.
" And new peoples" Said Malik meaningfully, Ready to push his judgemental thoughts aside.
"Yeah, Peoples..." Agreed Harry with a sigh.
"Do we have a collaboration that I don't know about?" Asked Brown not really getting the vibe.
"Helena would be coming this afternoon so, I need you guys to be more accommodating and accepting" Warned Harry especially giving those evil stares at Brown.
"You sure about her?" Asked Paul worriedly looking from his members to Harry.
"No but, I'm sure about all of you that you'll try your hardest to get along with her" Said Harry, packing up his documents.
"Roger that!" Replied Brown going forward to escort Harry out of their building.
To Brown who was obviously not a fan of Helena there, he couldn't help but feel like the time went by like a breeze. And when she did arrive all she did was fixing them up.
"Do you write your own songs?" Asked Helena when she was given a listen to all their new original songs.
"I don't know how to write many words, I can only flow with the beat, record the whole thing and make changes as I go" Replied Brown sincerely.
"What if_?" Started off Helena with a sneering expression before was interrupted by Paul, "That's enough and please make your point"
"What if I want to share my lyrics with him?" Asked Helena addressing Paul but, her eyes were entirely mocking Brown who simply smiled at that. Patience.
"Being unable to write much doesn't mean I can't understand most of the words plus, I'm currently taking language lessons" Said Brown with pride.
"What? Where?" Asked Paul, shocked.
"Harry" Answered Brown with a shy smile.
"Are you sure it's a language lesson?" Teased Malik looking at the shy Brown.
"Trust me he's the strictest when it comes to my failures in life" Said Brown fondly.
"I don't remember smiling fondly like that when I talk about my math teacher" Said Paul, laughing at the embarrassed Brown who hardened his facial expression when he saw just how disgusted Helena was looking at them.
"You have something you wish to say?" Asked Brown seriously.
"I'm just wondering how someone would let his dignity be trampled like that" Said Helena casually.
"Would you please explain?" Said Brown taking steps towards her like a lion to his prey. He was only seeing red.
"Brown come on...!"
"So, who's the woman in your relationship? Like who's the one holding the wall in the men's stall?" Taunted Helena, disgusted.
"Helena please!" Reprimanded Malik not liking her once more.
"You" Replied Brown, seething, "I didn't know you were so dumb to identify your own gender"
"Does your parents know what you're doing with your life?" Poked Helena again.
"I don't think they even remember my name" Replied Brown with a dry bitter laugh.
"Oh, so it's you calling for their attention Mr. rebel?" Inquired Helena casually.
"...You're right, I do need them to see me now. Getting my life on track and making my own name as I grow" Answered Brown calmly, proudly.
"I pray you'll someday wake up from your dream and realize just how much wrong you're going about your attention seeking attitude" Said Helena before shaking her head sadly.
"Don't you think life would be boring if everyone was the same?" Asked Brown with a mocking smile.
"So you like the thrill?" Asked Helena, disappointed.
"I just like living my life without considering the other eyes on me" Said Brown simply going to stand on his mic, putting the recorder on before he continued the rehearsal.
Brown hated Helena in all her parts but, he couldn't deny the fact that she has got the talent, passion and drive for good music so, by the end of the day he found himself admiring the crap out of her and still hate her like crazy.
"I don't know about you guys but, I think Old Malik should be the one singing the fading part" Suggested Helena when they were done perfecting the song.
"What? I..." Stuttered Malik, feeling his nerves acting up.
"I think it's suits you" Interrupted Brown smiling proudly at Malik who was drained from all the colors on his face.
"I just wanna go home when you're all done arguing" Said Paul dryly when he got some silence from them.
"So, last time and we call it a day?" Brown asked the members who nodded and a, "Sure" from the ignored Helena.
It hasn't been a day yet, ...~Brown.
I can already feel the distance between us,
Just watching you walk away,
Am I really making the right choice here.
I'm asking the stars coz,...~Helena.
my mind is on strike,
Yes, I'm your place,
Sadly, I tore it to the ground...
(I'm moving on... not holding on .... to the future I don't belong... I deserve better than that)...~Malik.
I have my pride,
my knees are never gonna touch the ground for you,...~ Brown.
I try to hide,
The pain inside but, I know it can't get past you so, you should know,...~Helena.
That I'm moving on and it doesn't have to be now but, just so know,
My tears falling down are for healing me and not, crying out for you... I deserve better than that!.
After ending the song together as advised by Paul, Malik couldn't hold his amusement.
"You two look like fighting lovers" Said Malik sipping on his water, amused.
"Oh please..." Brown and Helena said in sync.
"Stop that!" Shouted together once again.
"You!" And again before, they both got upset for real with each other.
"Cute" Commented Malik.