A/N Hey there reader, thanks for going with me in this journey as this book is now coming to a close. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
My POV
I sit on my couch and my bags stacked by the door. It's been 16 years since I lasted said "I love you" to Chris Martin the lead singer of Coldplay and the man that kept a piece of my heart without my permission. My mind starts racing through it's maze as I reflect on what happened, when we loved each other, when it ended, why did it end? I remember when we got back together after the whole incident with Guy. My heart never felt more definite of anything in my life. I was so secure and sure of us, if not anything else I was sure of us. Then the universe decided to have its fun with our love. Finals were stressful, the band were doing gigs, rehearsing, and working all of the time, they got signed before graduation, the headlined the end of term family festival (and were amazing), they recorded an EP then an album, and then started touring. Chris was always so busy and I tried to be patient and understanding. I found myself a bit lost. Chris was like the other half of me and he was doing great in his career and life, so half of was happy and doing well. However, I couldn't ignore the half of me that was lost and didn't know what she wanted out of life besides Chris. For a long time Chris was enough for me. I was happy just being Chris Martin's girlfriend. We were both trying to adjust to girls hitting on him all of the time. He was so caring and kept reminding me of how hard he had to work to get to me and that he wasn't going to give that up so easily. I trusted him and loved him more than anything, so what happened? I can hear his voice singing a line from "Sparks"
"did I drive you away,
you said oh sing one you know."
I drove him away. In trying to find myself I lost Chris.
~Flashback~
"Honey I don't know what to do. I love you but I can't seem to make you happy anymore. Do you still love me?"
"Yes Chris I love you so much!"
"Then why aren't we working? We love each other, so what's wrong with us?"
"I dunno" I whisper and start crying. Chris begins to cry as well. I'm pretty sure we both know what's happening. Chris pulls me into his arms and hold me tightly to him. I hold him so tight as if holding him will stop us from falling apart.
"Honey I love you so much it hurts. Everything hurts!"
"I hurt too Chris. I don't want to cause you pain. I don't know who I am or what I'm supposed to be doing anymore. Baby I'm only stressing you out on top of all you have to deal with."
"With me, you belong with me, you're supposed to be with me. We can figure something out."
*giggle "you're always the optimist who worries too much and I love that about you."
"I love everything about you, endlessly I swear!"
I kiss his clothed chest where his heart is to comfort him and confirm my love for him.
"I love you endlessly babe, so I can't do this to you. I need to find myself so I can be someone even somewhat worthy your love."
"BUT WHAT ABOUT WHAT I WANT. YOU CAN'T JUST TAKE YOUR LOVE AWAY FROM ME. I need you." Chris started getting frantic and began shouting at first. He calmed down and whispered his last sentence. He sounded so hurt and broken.
"Chris really think about this. Our relationship isn't working right now. Our love isn't enough. I wish it was but it's not. Maybe one day it will be but right now..."
"I want to fix us but I can't ask you to fix us and find yourself at the same time. That's selfish I think."
"I need to have all my pieces before we can fix us." I take his hands in my hands and place his on my cheek. "Then my love..." I kiss his long slender fingers. "... we can take your pieces and my pieces and fix what we needs to be fix. You have to have all the parts to fix anything and I'm missing mine."
"I'm sorry I'm not enough to fix you and us. I'd do anything for this not to be happening right now."
"It's not your fault baby. I should have been more prepared for life after Uni."
"Don't blame yourself I'm the one who doesn't know how to love you through this. I feel lost. I don't know what to do. I just know I love you."
"And I love you too. There are a couple more shows on this leg of the tour, I'd like to stay for those if that's ok with you? If it's not I understand."
"No, it's ok. I want you here as long as you want to be. Then do what you need to do. I only want you to be happy, even if it kills me."
"Thank you Chris. I want you to know it's killing me too and I hope this is the right thing to do."
I start crying again and so does he. We wipe each other's tears with my thumbs and his long sleeves. The thought of what's to come, me being apart from him leaves my lips graving his. I think he feels the craving as well. He slides his left hand slowly up my back and then glides his fingers gently down my cheek. He rest his index finger under my chin and draws me into a kiss. I was hesitant at first but realizing this maybe the last time we kiss I seize the opportunity to show him how I feel. I crush his lips to mine and he kisses me back with such hunger. He bites at my lower lip teasing me with his passion. We have never kissed like this before. My body feels like it may explode. I think I'm dying the most pleasant death. This kiss is better than any sex I've ever had. Where did he learn to do this? We take breaks for breathing and return to our most perfect snogging. We completely forget the fact that we are at a park near the hotel where we're staying. He lets out groan from the back of his throats and I go on kissing his neck. He groans again and then turns his face to recapture my lips. He's my soulmate some how we have to be together. Even when I leave to figure things out it's obvious we will be together again. I will always belong with Christopher Anthony John Martin. Chris' cell starts to ring and the caller ID reads Phil H. He wines and swears then answers it. I giggle a bit at his adorable fit. I nearly had one myself honestly. I could have kissed him forever and done some other things with him as well. Less clothed preferably. Making love with me now leaving is such a bad idea, but I can't lie that I didn't want to. We've been together for over a year and haven't done it. At first it was me not feeling comfortable and then school, and then work, and then us getting distant (he was more affectionate to Jonny than he was to me. I was seriously worried and I just couldn't figure me out. I didn't have room for him in my head), now me leaving. I definitely am regretting not making time for something like that. We trusted it would happen naturally and it didn't.
"Hey baby, I'm sorry it's Phil we gotta leave for the plane. You and I have to go back to the hotel and get our" *yawns "luggage"
"Love you need to sleep. Let's go get our things and you can rest on the flight."
"I need to kiss you more. That was incredible!"
"Yea! Where did you learn to do that?"
"I dunno. It was just instinct I guess." He says blushing. His lips are still a deep pink and puffy. His smile looks extra sexy that way. We laced our fingers together and began walking.
"Hey Chris?"
"Yes love."
"You're my soulmate and I'll always be your's. I love you."
"I love you too." He stops in his tracks and looks me deep in the eyes. "I think, no I know you're my soulmate. Darlin I've always loved you and I always will. I will always be your's!"
We hug, he pecks my lips, and then smiles. I can't help but feel safe when I'm with him but sometimes staying safe is the most dangerous thing you can do. On our walk back we remain silent until Chris tells me the funniest joke he suddenly remembered. I'm going to miss him.
~End Of Flashback~
A single tear falls from my eye. I don't know if it's from the memory or what's to come in a few days. During my time touring with Coldplay I started writing. Soon after leaving Chris I got a job with a music magazine which soon led to me being the highest grossed freelance writer in the music industry. I mainly write but from time to time I film or do radio interviews. I have even been interviewed by great chaps like Elvis Durran and Zayn Low. I was the first female non-musician to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. Now I'm being hired by BBC to interview and write articles covering Glastonbury. I'm on a team of three. It's Nick Grimshaw, Alex James, and me (Honey James). Nick will be interviewing Coldplay as I refuse to interview them. It's literally in my contract. It's hard for me to be around Chris after us going our separate ways. We've only seen or been in contact with each other a handful of times. Jonny and Valerie are close friends. Valerie and David and Jonny and Chloe are godparents for each other's children for goodness sake. Guy will text me sometimes. Will took Alex and I to dinner when I got the cover of Rolling Stone. Phil sent me flowers when my husband died. Chris called me when my husband died. I sent him a book via Jonny when he and Gwyneth announced their uncoupling. He still doesn't know I sent it. I made Jonny swear not to tell him. I'm pulled out of my own mind when I hear a guitar being played upstairs. He's supposed to be packing! I roll my eyes at my frustrated thought.
"AJ PUT THE GUITAR DOWN AND GET YOUR STUFF READY TO GO NOW OR I'M LEAVING WITHOUT YOU!"
He says nothing just continues playing. This is a new tune. I wonder if it's his or a new song he's learned. Never the less we have got to get going. I walk upstairs then knock on his door. He doesn't answer. He must not be able to hear me over his amp. I open the door and spot my 12 nearly 13 year old boy singing to a picture of Chris and.... APPLE MARTIN!
Yea that's not creepy. Who raised this kid? Oh wait... we'll it's kind of cute he has a crush and she's really pretty and definitely got Chris's eyes. AJ looks up and spots me standing in his room. His green eyes grow as big as saucers as I have frightened him. He quickly tries to hide the picture but by my smile I think he knows it's too late.
"Geez mum! Your scared the Sh..."
"Alex James!"
"Sorry mum. You scare me. Haven't you heard of knocking?"
"Scared. You mean I scared you."
"No I mean you scare me." He starts to laugh.
"Good then don't give me so much attitude. I tried to knock but someone had their amp up too loud."
"Oh, sorry mum."
"It's alright love. Your song was really beautiful."
"Really?"
"Yes! I'm a tough critic. I wouldn't tell you that if I didn't mean it."
"Thanks mum. Do you think dad liked it?"
It's been 3 years since we lost Alex's dad. He's getting better but still grieves his father.
"Definitely! Now are you all packed?"
"Yes since last night! I couldn't sleep. It's my first time at Glastonbury, it's my birthday, and I'm getting paid to go there! I'm so freakin EXCITED!" He says with excitement exuberayting from his veins. He jumps up and wraps me in his thin arms that have a little bit of muscle. My boy loved to workout and play music with his dad. He's been playing the drums more so he wanted to gain more arm muscles like his hero Josh Dun. He also appreciates Justin Bieber's fit form and musical ability and Will Champion's musical ability and "massive canons".
"Thank you mum THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!"
*giggles "You're quite welcome darling." I say playing with his blond hair then kissing the top of his head.
"I can't believe I get to meet my favorite band. I mean all of them. I've only met Jonny before. Which he's awesome but now I get to meet the whole band and ask a couple of questions! I wish dad was here to see it and meet them."
"I know you do love, but you know he's looking out for you and certainly wouldn't miss Glastonbury. As for the band he met them at your aunt Val's wedding."
"THEY WERE AT HER WEDDING??!!??"
"Yup! She invited them and they came. You know we were all friends in Uni."
"And that's why you don't interview them?"
"Sort of, yeah. It's too difficult to question Chris especially."
Crap why did I let the slip?!?! Gaaaaaah!!!
"Why Chris especially?" AJ inquires of me with his father's smirk playing on his lips. I've taught him too well on how to interview people. I grab his bag and start walking down stairs. Well I guess I would have to tell him sooner or later. I keep walking towards the door with him behind me and just tell him without looking back.
"Chris and I dated."
"WHAT??!?!???? You dated Chris Freaking Martin!!!!"
"No just Chris Martin." I say trying to be funny.
"Mum I can't believe you never told me! What happened? What was he like? Did he break your heart? Did you break his? What do you think about seeing him again?"
"ALEX! Be a reporter not a parasite!" I tell him sternly.
"Sorry mum. You're right. I'm a professional now anyways!" He says sticking his chest out proudly. "I was freaking out. I can't believe it. I mean don't get me wrong my friends say you're a babe and I think you look pretty. I just can't believe you dated a rockstar. THE best rockstar ever!!!"
"Well thank you Alex. And he wasn't a rockstar when we first started dating. Well he was to me but not the planet yet."
"Awww mum you're blushing."
"Shut it. I am not!"
"Yea you are."
"I'd be quiet I know things about you Alexander Christian James Jr."
"See this is what I mean by scary."
"Oh come here sweetie give mummy a cuddle so you won't be scared."
I grab my son and hold him in my arms. He tries to wiggle free but mummy's been working out too. I start tickling him and the two of us fill our entry way with laughter before hitting the road, where I promise to tell him a few select Coldplay stories from Uni. AJ's green eyes look up at me and his smile melts me inside. God how I love my son. I have never felt a love like the bond I have with this precious soul. Thanks God and Alex for giving me this beautiful boy. Oh and Alex we miss you.
....
Chris' POV
"Chris just a reminder that Honey and her son will be in the family section for the show."
"I know Phil thanks."
"I just wanted to remind you so you don't look out there and freak or freeze or something. She normally stays back during shows but this one she's a VIP at."
"Wow that's amazing! Thanks Phil I won't freak or anything. You know she could have always been a VIP at our shows if only she'd ask. Not even that. A couple of times I sent her passes and I never saw her. I don't get that woman. She's not even here and she's driving me mad! Yet I'm so excited I feel like a lit firework, between seeing her and being at my favorite place on earth! WE'RE CLOSING FREAKING GLASTONBURY PHIL OH MY GOSH!!!!"
I start jumping up and down with a sudden burst of energy. Phil puts his hands on my shoulders to gently settle me and refocus my attention.
"See Chris you're already freaking out. Just try to channel that energy into a great, explosive, stage performance." Phil says speaking peacefully and looking in my eyes. Phil's voice is really soothing. I really enjoy hearing him talk. He and Jonny really help when I'm all worked up. They are the most chill blokes I've ever met. A lot of people don't know that Phil can even carry a tune a bit. He and I worked on a song for his wedding as a gift to his beautiful bride Lara. Valerie calls them Phara. Valerie is so cute with her love names. She was stumped when it came to a name for Gwyneth and I. Maybe I should have taken that as a sign, but I was in love and blissfully blind. I feel a sharp pain in my chest as I remember how much I loved Gwyneth and how blind I really was. I mean I never regret giving love to anyone ever. It just hurts when it's gone. The pain is totally worth it though.
"Hey Chris what's wrong mate?"
"Oh nothing Phara I'm mean Phil my daft head was messing with me. I'm fine, super excited really!!!"
"Haha I almost forgot about that name! I should text my love and spend some time with her in the lounge."
"You should. That lounge is amazing and you never want to ignore your lady Phillip."
"Right you are Christopher! Hey do you remember the name Valerie called you and Jay Z?"
"How could I forget about Chray Z! I've never seen Jay laugh so hard. Well except for the time B laughed so hard tea came out of her nose." I begin laughing hardly at the funny memory. Phil joins me and we have a giggle fit. I put my arm around him and we walk back to the performers lounge. MAN I FREAKING LOVE GLASTONBURY!!!
....
My POV
"Hey Nick where are you? The concerts almost over."
"I got taken to the medic's tent. I'm really ill and throwing up a lot."
"Oh no! I'm so sorry Nick! Are you ok? Are you pregnant?"
"Haha! actually yes I am. Man you're too good, you found out my secret. It's Chris Martin's baby and I'm keeping it. But shhhh I haven't told him yet."
"Nick you whore! I knew it!"
*gasp then lots of laughter
"But really are you sure you're ok?"
"Yea, I just have to rest here. They'll give meds and fluids since I can't keep anything down. And don't worry baby Martin is fine too"
*giggle "Nick you're obsession with Chris and Coldplay as a whole is unhealthy. After this I'm putting you in rehab."
"I've been to rehab 42 times it doesn't work. Anyways I was calling to let you know what happened and to say something you're not gonna like."
"Oh no what is it now. It's actually Jonny's baby?"
"No Phil's all those interviews and press events..."
"Nick! What is it actually?"
"Sorry love, well uhm, I-I can't do the Coldplay interview with me being sick and all, so I need you to do it, please?"
"Nick its in my contract..."
"Honey we're friends I know why you don't want to interview with them and I get it. I would be the same way. Believe me I wouldn't ask you if I really didn't have to. Besides you have a great relationship with the BBC and you don't want to risk that by not helping. Also I'm your friend I really need you please Honey!!!!"
"I can't believe you just guilt tripped me!"
"Did it work?"
*sigh "yes. Darn you Grimmy."
"Cheers mate! You'll do awesome! I know it!"
"Yea yea, just get better ok!"
"Sure thing !love you Honey."
*giggles "love you too mate."
"Keep your hands off man!"
"Which one?"
"Good point! Let me get back to you on that."
"Oh my gosh. Get some rest you loon."
"Will do mum. Thanks again for saving my arse bye."
*click
*click
Greeeeeat let me check and see who I'm interviewing for Nick. I look through my phone and see:
"ONE ON ONE WITH CHRIS MARTIN OF COLDPLAY (NICK GRIMMSHAW )
PRE-INTERVIEW WITH COLDPLAY (ALEX JAMES)"
I almost forgot AJ was shadowing Nick tonight. That means I gotta help him ask the guys a couple of questions. I can get Guy to help me with that, then I can interview Chris. Tonight will be a late one. Chris starts to play Everglow and after what sounds like Guy's bass is out of tune Chris has to play it without the rest of the band. He's getting in the mode of the song and performing it with his every cell. He... it's so beautiful I can feel it in my soul. I shed a couple of tears and look down to the ground to compose myself. When I look up Chris' eyes are open and it's the end of the song. He's looking right at me. His gaze is locked on me as he sings the last line of the song.
"And if you love someone, you should, let them know, oh the light that you give me will Everglow."
There I stood frozen in time not knowing what to think or feel. He flashes a smile, then bites his lip and walks away. Nope! I know what to feel because I've felt this before. Chris Martin is shattering me. I mean he looked right at me and bit his lip. What the heck was he doing??!!? I feel my face heating up at the sexy way he bites his lip and all the times I would kiss him because of it. Ouch! AJ just jabbed my side.
"HEY!"
"MUM DID YOU SEE THAT HE WAS TOTALLY LOOKING AT YOU! HE WAS LIKE SINGING TO YOU! THAT'S SO COOL!"
"He was probably looking behind me." I try to dismiss the idea.
"No way mum! He was definitely singing to you. He might have even been flirting!"
He's so stubborn with his ideas just like his dad.
"AJ just watch the concert." I tell him trying to mask my massive grin. Why must this man do this to me? I can't let my guard down with Chris. I must be professional. Besides he's been with blond blue eyed actresses why would he flirt with me? He wouldn't I'm not that girl he chased after in Uni and he's not the boy that won my heart... and still holds a place in it.
....
AJ and I both cried during the Viola Beach tribute. That was one of the most incredible things Coldplay had done in the entirety of their careers. It was pure, loving, and just beautiful! The paragraph will write itself. I might even do a personal piece on it. AJ and I are about to go in the performers lounge. I reminded him that we're here to work and have fun. Also to stay professional and don't breath a word about Chris and I. He nodded his head and put on the cutest boyish smile.
"Hey AJ?"
"Yea mum."
"Happy Birthday boy. It's after midnight. It's officially your birthday! Your a teenager now!!! How does it feel?"
"Well I'm a teenager at Glastonbury meeting my favorite band life doesn't get better! Thank you so much mum." He replies then gives me a quick hug.
We flash our four pages through security. We walk through the curtain and when I see her I look at my son. His jaw is on the ground as across the way is his celebrity crush Apple Martin.
"Son be professional." I whisper in his ear.
"Ok mum. Can- can I go say hi while you get things set up for my interview please?"
"Sure thing love. Remember you're a gentleman."
He smiles at me, then nods, then bolts off like a bullet. I look around and spot Guy and Will talking to each other.
"Hey lads" I sheepishly say.
"HONEY!"
"Oh my goodness Honey it's so good to see you!"
"I saw you while I was playing but it's good to see you up close and say hello." Guy says.
"Good to see you lot also. I missed you."
The three of us share a hug and before it ends an extra pair of arms becomes a fourth in our group hug. We pull a way and I see green eyes and a lovely smile that can only belong to Jonny Buckland.
"JONNYBOY!!!!"
"HONEY!"
"Hey can you whip up some eggs for me please?"
*chuckles "What? now?"
"Yup I burned so many calories dancing!"
"Yea I saw you. Nice moves! I'm sorry I can't make eggs right now. I would, but I lack the supplies."
"Fine I'll just have to take an interview with you three instead."
All three of them break out into a group whine and start laughing.
"Well if it's for you anything!" Guy says after composing himself.
"I thought you wouldn't interview us."
"I'm not, my son is. He has five questions so I'm trying to get all five of you to answer one a piece. He's got a great one for Phil I just need to convince Phil to participate. You know how he is about this sort of thing."
"That's incredible that your son is doing this. I've read your's and his articles and he's got quite a talent and passion for music."
"Thank you."
"You let me take care of Phil. I'll ask Lara to talk him into it. He'll do anything for her." Will states, smiling, and laughing a bit.
"Thanks so much Will. I'll get the little Romeo over there ready."
"He fancies Apple?" Jonny asks.
"Yes he does a bit."
"That's sweet I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
"Are you talking about me, AJ, or Apple."
"Hmmm... I suppose all, but don't tell Chris. Apple puns gets him worked up."
"He named her that though. And AJ gets his flirting from his dad."
Jonny gives me a knowing look as I'm sure he remembers how flirtatious I was.
"I'm just saying it's kind of funny that one of your's falls for a Martin. Maybe he's more like his mum than you realize."
"I see you haven't lost your wisdoms with fame. Well done Jonnyboy."
"Thank you. Hey have you seen Chris?"
"No but I'm interviewing him later because Nick Grimmshaw got sick."
"Oh no, really? Is he alright?"
"Yea apparently he's pregnant with Chris's or Phil's child."
We both start laughing and it feels great to be connected to my friends again. I'm older now maybe I'll try to rebuild our friendship. I really did miss them. Well except Guy we talk a few times a month and hang out a couple times a year.
"He must still be speaking to Gwyneth. She had to talk to him a few minutes after he came off stage."
"Wow, I hope everything's alright."
Jonny looks up and we can see the tent open and Chris walks in. My heart starts to rush. He takes off his wet shirt and goes to put on a dry one. His body is riddled with muscles he didn't have when we were dating.
"You're staring." Jonny whispers to me.
I'm bright red now. I try to gather my wits but it seems all normal function is shutting down. Chris looks up and I know he spots me as we make eye contact from across the room.
Chris' POV
There she is. My heart rate starts pumping in high speed. She's looking at me. Her beautiful eyes are on me. I feel twenty again. She's looking at me the way she used to.
"HONEY!" I shout as I sense energy surging through me like the best sugar rush. I bite my lip to try and contain it but I can't. I can't stop smiling. I run up to her, take her in my arms, and lift her off the ground. I give her a short kiss on the lips. Sort of like one some cultures use as a greeting but I'm certain my reasoning is not to just say hello. I noticed when I kissed her she didn't hesitate. It's like she knew what I was doing and kissed me back. It was brief but I have such a renewed energy from it I could do another set. Jonnyboy get your guitar let's GO! When I set her down she's blushing and smiling. Maybe there's hope for us. Maybe everything's not lost between us.
"Hi Chris. That was quite a welcome."
"Yes it was. Who's your friend?"
"Oh uh? Gwyneth this is Honey. Honey this is my kid's mum Gwyneth."
"So you're Honey. Chris is such a fanboy for your work."
"Really? Thank you."
"I enjoy your articles as well. My favorites were "The Fitness Melody" and "Music Sexual".
"Thank you so much. I loved you in all of The Ironman movies. Let me just say... girl you look so toned. Congratulations on Goop's success by the way."
"Well thank you as well. I would love to send you a Goop gift box sometime."
"That would be incredible and very kind of you. Thanks!"
"Sure, anything for Chris' sweet heart."
"Excuse me?"
She blush a shade of red I didn't even know existed. Seriously why would Gwyneth say anything about her being my sweet heart? What's her problem?
"Ah, there it is. I was wondering how long it was going to take you to mention it. You lasted longer than expected. Is there any other reason why you came over here Gwyneth?"
"Yes Chris there is. I was wondering who the blond boy with the guitar is? The one over there flirting with your daughter."
"Hey?" Chris makes a distressed face at first then relaxes when he sees Apple smiling and giggling.
"I don't know who that young man is but I'll take care of it."
"Uh, the blondie is mine. That's my son Alex or AJ for short. He's 13 today and completely harmless."
"It looks like he fancies my daughter." Chris says smiling.
"If you tell him I said this I'll kill you but yes he does. He even wrote her a song which sounds like he's playing for her at the moment."
"A musician! Oh my! Does he have your eyes as well?"
"No, worse actually. He got his father's bright green eyes and musical ability." She says proudly.
Oh dear music and green eyes if Apple is anything like me she may be in love with this boy already.
"Uh oh I better go rescue my daughter."
"It's ok I'll go get him. He has to work now anyways. He's asking one question of each of you."
"Oh that's right. He's Alex James! I read his articles with my kids. Apple and Moses love his work and Apple says he's cute."
"Oh my goodness he'll flip if he knows they reads his stuff." Honey says and starts giggling. Her laughter sounds so lovely. Wait, focus Chris. Unhappy
co-parent to deal with.
"Chris he seems sweet but we don't know him so please just check on them."
*sigh "I'm sure it's fine but I l'll go over there. I should say hello to Alex anyways."
"Thank you dear. I'll stay here and chat with Honey for a bit. You know girl talk." She says giving me a mischievous look. A chill went up my spine at the thought of my ex's talking without me around. I know Gwyneth is up to something and that worries me. I really don't want to scare Honey off.
"Oh $#!!," *sigh "Please behave."
"I always do."
"Mhmm"
I go over to greet the children. I'm just going to be friendly because all kids have their crushes. Gwyneth shouldn't worry so much. Now if he's mean or something then I'll handle him but this is just them meeting. How bad could it be?
"Hey kids"
"Hey dad you did great!" Moses says while wrapping his arms around my waist. There's nothing on this earth I love more than cuddles from my kids.
"Thank you Momo" I say then kiss his head.
"Dad that was the best concert ever!!!" Apple says then takes her turn to hug me.
"Dad this is Alex James! Can you believe it Alex James is going to interview you and our uncles, even Phil!?"
"You must have some sort of super power to have gotten Phil to agree to an interview."
*giggles "Actually my mum just asked but thank you Mr. Martin. It's an honor to meet you. Coldplay is my favorite band!"
"That's great! Thank you. It's an honor to meet you too. The kids and I have read all of your articles."
"Oh my gosh! Really? I can't believe you guys read my articles!"
"Yea Alex you're a great writer! Not boring at all!"
"Thanks Moses! This time I'm writing about Glastonbury from a kid's perspective, well I'm a teenager as of an hour ago."
"Oh yea! Your mum mentioned that. Happy birthday brotha!" I say and pull Alex in for a hug. He grips me firmly. This kid must be gentle soul.
"Thanks Mr. Martin! This is the best birthday ever!"
"No problem, but I didn't do anything." I say scratching the back of my head
"You guys put on a great show! That's all I can hope for."
"Well thanks lad. I can do you one better. How would like to ask Apple and Moses a question or two? They've been attending Glastonbury for years."
"Yes! I just need to check with my mum first."
"Alright, just tell her I said it's ok."
Just like that he sprints off to talk to his mum.
"Daddy Alex likes me! He wrote me a song! Can he come over and record it please?!!?"
"Uh..."
"Dad it's actually a pretty good song I think you'll like it." Momo chimes in.
"Well I have to ask his mother, so we'll see."
"Oh thank you daddy!" She squeals and throws her arms around me.
Alex comes back with a bummed look on his face.
"My mum said yes but their mum said no. Also it's time for my interview so can you please head over to the sofa Mr. Martin?"
"Awe man!"
"Why not?"
My kid's protest.
"I don't know. I'm sorry Alex. Let's have a great interview and you can call me Chris by the way."
I say placing my hand on his shoulder. He looks back at Apple and Moses and smiles an adorable smile that looks like his mum's, we walk to the sofa and Phil is sitting with group for our group photos and interview. Like someone through switch inside of him Alex becomes a confident, professional reporter, with a youthful swagger. This kid is really incredible. Honey has done an amazing job with him. I knew she would be a great mum. I'm so happy for her success.
A/N Coldplay's performance of "Everything's Not Lost" live at Glastonbury is my favorite version of the song. Just a little personal fun fact I felt like sharing. Well readers as some of you may know "Everything's Not Lost" is the last listed track on Coldplay's "Parachutes" album. However, you might also know that there is also a hidden track called "Life is for Living" on the album, immediately following "Everything's Not Lost". That being said, this book isn't finished.
To Be Continued...
See You Soon - EverMila🔥