Mr. Styles

Chapter 21

Mr. Styles' P.O.V.

I pulled the muffins out of the oven and placed them on the cooling rack. Ellie doesn't normally eat much so I doubt she will even finish one of them. Hearing the whistle of the kettle, I grabbed one of my travel mugs and filled it with tea. I really hope she likes this tea. It's my favorite tea and I drink it pretty often.

I grabbed one of the muffins off of the rack and cut it down the middle. I spread a small amount of butter on each side and wrapped it in aluminum foil.

I heard small cries and sniffles behind me.

I frowned seeing Ellie with a red face and wet cheeks. She made her way over to me and wrapped her tiny arms around my waist. "T-This is all my fault..." she whimpered. I quickly shook my head already knowing what she was talking about and lifted her onto my hip. "Baby no. None of this is your fault. Please don't blame yourself for any of this." My heart broke hearing her sob louder. "G-Greg got fired because of- because of me... a-and Lucille is mad at m-me b-because it's my fault.... I-I bet G-Greg is mad too..."

I could feel my anger boiling. Lucille is already on thin ice with me for knowing about what Greg did and allowed it to continue. So I won't hesitate to wipe her off this earth.

I bounced her on my hip and cooed sweet nothings in her ear. "Ellie sweetheart listen to me. You did the right thing by telling me. Who gives a fuck what Lucille says... Greg is pathetic and he didn't take care of you the way you should have been taken care of. He hurt you didn't he?" I felt her nod against my shoulder.

I placed her on her feet and grabbed her red cheeks in my hands. "Look at me love." Her teary eyes raised to mine and I had to hold myself back from kissing her. I took a deep breath and spoke slowly. "Greg didn't treat you the right way. He invalidated your feelings and brainwashed you into thinking he was all you needed. I'm here now and I'm going to love you and treat you like the beautiful princess you are. If you feel like Lucille is being mean to you or is making you feel uncomfortable, I want you to tell me right away. Understood?"

She nodded.

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Ellie clutched my hand tighter as we approached the doors of the doctor's office. "A-Am I going to have to get a shot?" She asked pouting and looking up at me.

"I'm not sure baby. But don't be afraid. I'll be with you the entire time and Gene is really nice. I think you'll like him."

I lead her through the doors and up to the front desk. "Hey Barbra I have an appointment with Gene." She smiled and nodded her head. "Yes Mr. Styles. Doctor Barnes said you can go right in."

Sensing Ellie's uneasiness I picked her up and placed her on my hip. "M-Mr. Styles I-I don't wanna do this anymore." I smiled and rubbed her back. "Don't worry baby I've got you."

To be continued...