Little One (Leighade G!P)

11- November 14

Jade

"Did you get his outfit?"

"Yup."

"And the cake is on its way, right?"

"Yep. Perrie went to get it with your mum."

Today's Lee's birthday and we chose to throw him a surprise party. We told him that we were gonna be very busy so it had to be a small party. Thankfully, he was okay with it and made us promise we'd sing one of his songs for him.

What we're actually doing is turning our backyard into his kingdom. My brother and Claud were here to help with the set up and decorations.

We managed to get a hold of Nicki and she said that she'd be here. She was already on her way here for an interview that she has in the morning. I told her that if she's busy, it's okay.

But she loves her "godson".

We got him a custom made prince outfit in his favorite colors; which are my and Leigh's favorite colors. He has it on now since he wanted the world to know it's Lee-Arin Louise Pinnock Thirlwall's birthday.

Literally what he said when he saw the outfit.

So, the overall theme is regal with a side of badass-ness. What's funny is he made up his own part for Woman Like Me since Nicki's part isn't too PG.

And it's sooo cute.

The birthday boy is spending the day with Leigh's parents as we got his party ready.

"Okay, but we still need to figure out what we're gonna wear," I say as we walk up to our front door with a few of his presents in our hands. "Definitely gonna be from the video. I think he likes the balance scale part."

I unlock the door and we step inside of our decorated home.

"Why is he us?" Leigh humors and I chuckle while putting the gift bags on the dining table that serves as his gift table.

He's spoiled without being spoiled.

"I don't think those outfits would be comfortable to dance in, babe," I tell her. "How about that part with your blue one piece?" I shrug with a hum, "He does like those red glasses I had on with it."

"Should I go call Jesy?" I nod and she kisses me before going to the kitchen to get her phone. I hurriedly made my way to our room to get our clothes out.

What I told Leigh the other day about wanting another baby ran through my mind. Our contract is expiring, thank goodness, but we're working on leaving Syco a few months early.

So, after Lee's birthday, we get to leave and I couldn't be happier. I do wanna get married and have another child and Syco got in the way.

They've fucked us over our whole career; a full 7 years. It got worse when Lee was born and believe we got tons of hate. Mainly towards Leigh-Anne and she quit social media like Jesy had during our Salute days.

I change out of my clothes and into my blue suit. Leigh's was laid out on the bed. As I'm fixing my hair, my fiancée comes in, hanging up her phone.

"Jesy's getting ready and Pez said they're on their way."

"Did you tell her what to wear?" She nods and starts changing. "What's your first move after we say fuck you to Syco?" She half jokes. "I was thinking a spring wedding in a field. Then come early 2020, there's a new addition to the group."

She starts buttoning up her clothes, "Thought of any names?"

"Mhm. Liliana or Karla for a girl and Karlos or Dedrick for a boy," she hums. "I like Liliana. Lee-Arin and Liliana. Lee and Lily," she beams, looking absolutely adorable.

I'm hoping for a girl now.

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Our baby boy had the time of his life. Nicki came and we performed a few songs, ending with WLM. Nicki let him take over and say his part and it went as follows:

LAPT
Yes, I'm LAPT
My birthday's November 14
Me aunts, mammies, and Nicki said "a woman like me"
Birthday cake with extra icing
Tell 'em Lee-Arin's gonna be takin' over
I'm only 4, but I rap like I'm older
Me Mammy helped me out, like she did in Goin' Nowhere
Rude boy, but my name aint Rihanna
Apple slice for snacks, tea with some honey
I can't go outside 'cos the ground is muddy
It's Little Mix and the Prince, Aun'ie Nicki, yes siree
And I'm a warrior, swish, like Steph Curry

That's all Leigh, because I can't rap for shit.

After a fun day, he was out after he crashed from his sugar high at 7:30pm. Everyone helped clean up, then they all went home for the night.

I was tired myself and was ready to get at least 15 hours of sleep. This whole month up until now has been a bit exhausting.

And by a bit I mean very exhausting.

We dropped a music video, our album, threw our son an amazing birthday party, and amongst all of that, we've made at least six radio appearances and been to three interviews.

Leigh was already fast asleep when I got into bed after my shower.

The next day came in a blink; next thing I know, our four year old is bouncing on our bed to wake us up.

"Up! Up! Get up! It's mahnin' time! Wake up, Mamma! Wake up, Mammy!" I groan and put the pillow over my head, but he yanks it away.

"Waaake uuup!" He sits on my back and starts bouncing again. I then hear Leigh say, "Shh, Mammy's very tired. Can she sleep a little longer? You can help me make breakfast."

And just like that, he was off of my back and was running to the kitchen. "Wash your hands, Louis," she says and I smile a bit when I hear his quick footsteps go the other way.

I peek over at Leigh who smiles when she sees me. "Good mahnin', my love," she copies him.

I close my eyes again, "I'm propa paggered and I wanna sleep forever."

"Um, that's dying." I pause for a moment, "If it means I can sleep forever." She laughs a little, "Oh, yeah. We gotta meet with Simon in a few hours."

I open one eye, since the other was pressed closed by my pillow. "I thought we were leaving after the album drop?" She shakes her head, "It's today at 4." I close my eye and groan.

I feel her get up from the bed, but I made no move to do the same.

"I'll come get you once the food's finished, okay?" She bends down and kisses my forehead. I make a soft humming noise as I fall back asleep with a little smile on my face.

So fucking long, Syco.

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