Notice Me

Chapter 41

                                            Aria

"Harry! I need to work!" I squeal as my super Star boyfriend pins me against the kitchen counter.

It's been a few months since our fiasco, Gemma and Anne felt so badly. We ended up getting along wonderfully, much to Harry's pleasure. Christmas came soon after, Niall ended up spending it in the city and met Noelle who turned out to be the love of his life. She moved to LA with him after the new year. Harry had a few more shows before a two week break so we were just soaking up the time together, he respects that I can't leave the city to accompany him and I respect that he has thousands of girls screaming for him to take off his pants.

After Harry's Georgia reveal it got me thinking, I've always wanted children and maybe it's time for the next stage of my life. I don't always want to be here, stuck baking every night for people I barely know. I could leave the bakery in Miss Sally's hands, take a back seat as an investor and travel the world with my very famous boyfriend.

Right?

"Aria, somethings burning." Harry alerts me snapping me out of my thoughts. I sigh as I pull out some overdone croissants. "You've been quiet lately, what's going on in that beautiful head of yours Aria Melody?" Harry whispers before kissing me softly.

"Just thinking," I shrug.

"About?"

"My future, our future." I reply before chewing my lip nervously, "I don't know if I'm really happy here anymore." I add and his face drops, "I'm happy with you Harry. I just want more."

"More as in?" He questions as he takes my flour covered hands.

"I want to be able to travel with you and not have to worry about that bakery," I look up at him as I place my hands on his chest. "I want a family of my own." I add in a cautious whisper.

"With me?" Harry questions.

"No with James Fraser! Of course with you!!!" I tease and shove at his chest playfully, he catches my wrists and stares at me intently causing me to go breathless.

"You're serious Aria?" He asks and I nod, Harry lifts me on the counter before kissing me passionately. No words are said as we pull each others clothing off, he carries me into the living room before lying me down the couch.

Our lips find each others again as our bodies writhe against one another's, Harry pulls me into his lap and I moan loudly as I ease onto his length. His hands tangle in my hair and he kisses me feverishly before pulling away slightly. "Stop taking your pills," he whispers and I nod in agreement. He presses his lips against mine once more as we continue to make love but there was something a bit different about it knowing that from now on when we do this.

It's for a family.

** a few months later **

"One more signature," my lawyer says. I go to sign but Miss Sally stops me.

"Are you sure now hunnie, you worked so hard for this bakery."

"I'm sure Sally, plus now I have my own bun to bake." I retort as I pat my now 8 week pregnant belly, I may not look it yet but it's in there. She gives me a smile and nods as I sign the bakery over to her, "I just need to go grab one finally box from my old apartment now and then it's off to England!"

"I'm going to miss you around here Aria, you've been a true blessing to my grandson and I." She gushes as she squeezes my hand, tears begin to fall as I hug her tightly.

"Ready to go love?" Harry pops his head in and I nod before hugging Sally again.

"Please call me if you need anything at all," I whisper and Harry gives her a quick hug before we head out the door.

"Why are we stopping at your old place again?" Harry asks as he navigates the streets of New York City.

"I just want to make sure Layla is settling in alright plus I left a box behind," I shrug.

It took me a while to get over that fact that she slept with Shawn but with Harry's support it came much faster than any of us expected, especially after Shawn started to chase after Camilla Cabello.

My apartment was special to me, I didn't want to let it go so Layla is going to rent it from me. I know Harry would never just leave me high and dry but it makes me feel better having a safety net. Once we pull up I ask Harry to wait in the car before heading in, "there you are momma!" Layla greets cheerfully.

"Were you able to get everything?" I ask, I had her working on something special for Harry since he doesn't know about the baby. I just found out a few days ago myself.

"You know it," she hands me a half pink and half blue wrapped box after giving me a hug. "Rae couldn't make it but she says she's going to miss you bitch," she adds and I chuckle.

"I'm not leaving forever Layla, I'll be back. I promise," I assure her. She gives me another hug before I head out the door, I look back at my apartment one last time and feel a weird sense of dread. Like I'll never see this place again.

"What's that?" Harry questions before starting a drive to the airport.

"You'll find out on the plane," I shrug nonchalantly. He shakes his head and chuckles before singing along to whatever is on the radio. My eyes take in the New York City lights.

"You're gonna miss this hm?" Harry asks as he squeezes my hand.

"Yes but I'm ready for more," I reply with a smile.