Running Away - Conor Maynard

Part 10

“We’re actually going to two places first before we go back home. I brought you to the arena because I wanted to tell you that and I had to do it in a place where I felt really comfortable”

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll find out soon babycakes. But for now, just enjoy yourself and the ride we’re going on”

“You really are strange at times Conor”

“That’s me” He smiled. Gosh, I absolutely loved when he smiled and when he was himself. It made him into the most loveliest person possible. Not that he was bad or anything, it just made him better. It made him perfect and any girl would be lucky to have him.

   Conor drove us to this quaint quiet little countryside shop on the back street. I was confused as to what the shop entailed but I later found out that there were dresses galore. I was confused as to why Conor brought me here and as to why he was secretly whispering with the shop assistant. However, I was more wondering as to why he knew about this place. It was a girly place, rather than a man’s shop. Unless Helen’s shopped here before, but I don’t see it. She wasn’t one to shop for what looked like puffy dresses or some sort.

“Babe, you’re in the safe hands of Annabelle, I’ll be back in half an hour”

“Wait, where are you going?” I asked confused.

“I just gotta sort something out before we go back home. Just pick something out and I’ll be back to pay for it. I love you”

“I love you too Conor” I muttered as he walked away. I literally scared for why he was making me pick out a dress. And as to why he was being so secretive today. It’s particularly strange for Conor.

“So do you have any idea as to what you’re looking for?” Annabelle asked me.

“I have no idea as to why my boyfriend’s making me pick out a dress for anyhow. We only came back to Brighton for a relaxing weekend with our families,” I admitted.

“You’re lucky he told me what was happening but I’m not allowed to tell you. All he told me about the dress was that your dress had to be classy but beautiful at the same time. I have a few ideas but you may not like them”

“I’m open to any idea so show me” I responded.

   Annabelle and I walked round the little shop but nothing caught my eye. However, at the right back of the shop there was this dark blue knee length dress, which looked absolutely perfect. I don’t know what the occasion was or where we were going but it must be something serious. However, I don’t know.

“Hey Annabelle, is this little blue dress taken?” I asked as I held it up.

“Nope, someone wanted to buy it but never came back so we put it back on the market. It’s a very pretty dress, for it being plain. And it will enunciate your boobs off pretty well” Annabelle commented. I hated how big my boobs had gotten due to my pregnancy but I knew it’d make people jealous right now. Although, they will deflate eventually, I hope.

“Thanks, I just wonder how long he’ll take to come back” I commented.

“It shouldn’t be that long. You’re a lovely couple” Annabelle commented.

“Thanks, it wasn’t plain sailing though”

“How come?”

“I hated his guts beforehand. We got drunk, had sex, I got pregnant, had heated arguments, eventually sorted it out and then got together once our daughter was born. Complicated relationship or what” I sighed.

“It’s a very beautiful relationship if you look at it. He was there for you through mostly everything in your pregnancy and you both came out stronger than ever. If only my baby’s father stuck around, I would’ve been happy. But he didn’t and now I’m left bringing up my two year old on my own”

“What age are you Annabelle? If you don’t mind me asking”

“I’m 23, I got pregnant at 21 and then my son’s father walked away and left me. Even though we’d been together for 3 years beforehand. He claimed he was too young to have a child and wanted nothing more to do with me or his son”

“That must suck balls to be honest with you. I was quite lucky that Conor stuck around because I had a troubled birth and I’m a little paralysed looking because of it. So what’s your son’s name?” I asked curiously.

“He’s called Taylor and he’s so adorable. I’m lucky my mum’s still alive to help me. Otherwise, I’d be living off government money. I so didn’t want that to happen. However, I’m thankful that the owner of this shop was so understanding of the situation when it happened. I really couldn’t be thankful enough. So what does your boyfriend do?”

“He’s actually a successful singer. And you’ll likely see our faces plastered all over the newspapers tomorrow”

“How successful are we talking?”

“He’s Conor Maynard. He was discovered by Ne-Yo on YouTube and it went from there. His debut album went straight to No 1 and he’s just gotten bigger as time’s gone on. I was his brother’s best friend and new neighbour so I knew him before he got really famous. And we’re only gonna be in newspapers because we announced the name of our daughter and showed the world a picture of her” I spoke. How could she not know who Conor is?  His music is played a lot so I’m confused. Either that, she’s playing dumb to the whole thing and wants information. Although, that could be paranoia on my behalf.

  Conor eventually walked in ten minutes later, after the conversation got awkward. I was thankful for his arrival because Annabelle and I were just sat there in silence. Once Conor arrived, Annabelle was up on her feet and went straight to the till. However, I saw her trying to flirt with Conor right in front of me. She literally doesn’t even know who he is, and now after only a little information from me, she’s all over him. Awkward.

   Conor paid for my dress discreetly and then walked out with the bag. I really don’t have a clue as to what was going on but I certainly was about to find out.

A/N: -

It's split in two because it would've been too long otherwise. But I hope you like and I'll see you soon ;)