Makenna's POV
Niall sat quietly, eating his toast while I made Darcy her breakfast. He'd stayed here last, to try get away from Niamh, to think things through
"This is my fault, isn't it" he'd sighed
My phone buzzed on the kitchen counter and I picked it up. Niamh calling..... I picked up and put it on loud speaker
"Hello?"
"Makenna, is Niall there?" she asked. Niall shook his head
"No, why" I lied
"He didn't come home last night. I'm really worried Makenna, I need you" she sighed
"Knew you would eventually" I sighed "I'll be over soon"
I hung up and stared at Niall "You can't hide from her forever Niall. You have to go back to her, she's miserable and you've only been gone a night"
"Well I'm miserable too Makenna" he sighed "I can't loose her"
"Niall, if she could have it any other way she wouldn't. She knew you wanted this baby, she did this for you Niall, and you have to accept that she's prepared to die to give you what you want"
"Where did this come from? I thought you hated it"
"I do. But if it's what Niamh's decided I'm going to have to accept it, the same as you. The baby will need you Niall, like she needs you now"
"Come over with me?" he asked
"I will" I promised and walked around to him and hugged him "She loves you Niall, you get it don't you"
"I guess I'd do the same, if the roles were reversed"
"That's how I made my decision. If Harry wanted another baby and I'd have to die to make that happen, I would. I wouldn't want to disappoint him, like she doesn't want to disappoint you"
"You could never disappoint me" Harry smiled, coming into the kitchen
"I love you" I mouthed over Niall's shoulder
"I love you too" he mouthed back
I took Niall's hand and led him over to his and Niamh's house. I opened the door and stepped inside "Wait here" I told Niall
"Niamh?" I called
"Makenna" I heard her say, and she ran to me "He hates me Kenna" she sighed and tears ran down her face
"No he doesn't, Niamh he loves you. And I've decided that I'm not going to waste any more time being mad at you, I'm not going to waste another second, and neither is Niall"
"He's gone" she said confused
"Actually he's outside the door" I smiled and opened the door. They looked at each other for a moment and then Niall stepped inside and hugged her
"I love you Niamh" I heard him say
"I love you too" she smiled
I slipped out and headed back home. Harry was waiting for me and smiled when I walked into the living room
"See, I told you you're not a bad person"
"Nope but she's a bad girl, that's why you like her Harry" Louis' voice called from the kitchen. He came in and winked
"When did you get here" I laughed
"About a minute ago" he grinned "El's upstairs with Darcy, playing with her doll house"
"You've got a keeper there Lou" I smiled and winked
"Yeah" he smiled
Eleanor came down stairs, holding Darcy's hand "Look mummy's back now Darcy" she smiled kindly
"Where you go?" Darcy asked me
"I went to see Aunty Niamh baby" I smiled
"Why you no take me"
"We were having grown up talk baby, I'll take you over later okay?" I smiled
"Ok mammy" she smiled back, exposing her dimples, just like Harry's.
"You wanna go shopping?" Eleanor asked me
"Sure, let me grab my purse"
"I'll take Bobby with me over to Zayn's" Harry smiled
"I'll take Darcy with me" I smiled and picked her up and headed out to my car with Eleanor
"Niamh coming?" I asked her
"Yeah, the boys are going round to Zayn's for something"
I pulled in and Niamh climbed in the car "Hi" she smiled
"We're meeting Perrie there" Eleanor smiled
"Great. I guess Danielle isn't coming then?" I asked
"No. She's separated herself from everyone since her and Liam broke up"
"Yeah, it'd be a bit awkward" I said
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We looked through the racks of clothes
"We really need to get you some good maternity clothes Niamh" Perrie smiled "Something elasticated?"
"Yeah, your bumps only getting bigger Niamh" I grinned
"We might as well get Makenna some new maternity clothes too, she'll be pregnant again in about a week" Niamh grinned
"Shut up Niamh!" I laughed
"What it's not my fault you and Harry are over active and don't use protection"
"NIAMH!" Perrie shouted as Eleanor and Niamh laughed while I blushed furiously
"Shut up Niamh seriously!" I laughed
Oh I really didn't want her to go, I'd miss her........... and her sometimes (most of the time) inappropriate sarcasm and jokes
Niamh's P.O.V
I was like a time bomb, and I only had five months left. Reporters were gushing over my new baby news, but they had no idea of the extent of the ordeal. "Niamh?" Makenna whispered, entering the kitchen, "What are you doing?"
"You know, just surfing the web."
More like preparing Niall for what was to come. "Niamh. You're on Camera."
"I want to make sure I don't leave without saying goodbye. Look, I've made a disc for every month. The video diaries will help him get over me."
"None of us'll just get over you." Makenna said, trying to half smile.
"You will. Time heals all wounds."
I looked down. "Niamh, do you want to go shopping?"
I grinned. "Sure. Assumpta's got Hollie, so why not?"
We headed out, and as I approached the gate I stopped. I pulled Makenna into the hedge, so we could see what was going on in Harry's Car. All the boys were there, talking.
"So, how is she?" Harry asked, and Niall looked down,
"Dying. And it's my fault." Niall whispered.
"It's not your fault, it's-" Louis started
"You don't know how it feels. I promised to keep her from any hurt, at our wedding. And now I'm just letting her go?"
I turned to Makenna, "Niamh-"
"Makenna..let's go shopping.'
Makenna's POV
I whipped my phone from my pocket and furiously typed a message, sending it to Harry.
'Trying talking quieter next time assholes'
He looked out of the window trying to find me. When he did his eyes met mine and I stared him down. God knows how Niamh felt about this
I walked after her and we went to the shops
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"Harry?" I called from the kitchen. I'd just got back after shopping and visiting Matt. He'd had Darcy and Bobby for the day, and now I'd brought them home. Darcy skipped into the living room while I looked through the fridge, Bobby in one arm, his head resting on my shoulder.
"Makenna" he called back unsure. I walked into the livingroom and carefully placed Bobby down on his play mat. He looked up at the toys that hung above him, batting them with his hand. I smiled sweetly and turned to Harry. My mouth became a tight line as I stared at him
"You should be ashamed of yourself" I told him. He looked down, looking lost and innocent, just like a little boy who'd been bad
"We didn't know you were there"
"It wasn't just me Harry! Niamh was with me! God knows what she was thinking!"
"Niall needed someone to talk to"
"He has Niamh!"
"Someone who realises what's happening"
"You think she doesn't! Niall may be hurting about all of this Harry but so am I! But now I'm not moping around! I'm trying to be strong so Niamh has someone to come to! Niall should at least try to be there for her! This is his kid too, and by the way he's acting I'll end up looking after it while he sits at home and eats!" I half screamed
"Makenna, why do I think this is more than you're making it out to be?" he asked
"Because I........ nevermind. It's just that"
"You know you can tell me if something's wrong, right?"
"Course" I smiled weakly "I'm going to have a bath, can you watch them?"
"Course love" he smiled. I kissed him quickly before heading to my room. I picked up my phone and scrolled through my contacts. I needed someone who I could talk to about this, someone who wouldn't make a big deal out of this or tell anyone.
Mammy or Karl would tell everyone, Matt would freak out.... again, any of the boys would tell someone, Eleanor or Perrie would make a big deal out of it, and Harry? He'd...... he'd be happy. And to see us happy..... that would kill Niall inside, to see we could have what he couldn't, without consequence.
I stopped as I looked through the contacts again. Danielle. She wasn't really talking to any of us, she could keep this a secret, and she wouldn't make a big deal out of this. I texted her and headed back downstairs
"I'm actually gonna head out Harry"
"Oh right...... I thought we could have a movie night? I haven't seen you all day"
"I just really need to go out for a while. I'll be back in about an hour, we could watch a movie then?" I smiled
"That's fine love" he smiled back. I walked to the front door and opened it, stepping out into the cold.
"Are you alright?" he called, just as I closed the door. I got into the car and drove to Danielle's apartment
At least I could tell someone about this. I have to hide this, but how long can I hide it? It's not like I can stop this happening
Niamh's P.O.V
"Niamh, I'll kill Lou, they shouldn't even have mentioned it." El said, as we sat at a table in Starbucks.
"It's not their fault, El."
"Niamh, you're one of my best friends. I know when you're annoyed."
I sighed, sipping my coffee. "I know." She suddenly said, "We should go on a weekend break, to a seaside place. It'd give you time to.."
"Prepare everyone?"
"Niamh; no one's going to be prepared."
"They'd better! I want a black, glossy coff-"
"Niamh!"
"El, you have to accept that I'm going to die."
"I know you are, but...there's a man with a camera and a reporter's notebook at the table behind, and...I think he heard you."
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I couldn't believe my eyes, as I watched E! news.
"Niamh Horan, according to rumors, has become seriously ill due to her second pregnancy, fatally ill according to her doctor. We have a clip of her confirming this."
I saw myself leaning over the table, and saying to Eleanor, "El, you have to accept that I'm going to die."
Niall entered the livingroom, and lifted the remote, turning the TV off.
"Are you trying to kill me, too?" He muttered, under his breath.