Stockholm Syndrome h.s. z.m.

Chapter 16

4-FREAKING-K! CANT BELIEVE YOU GUYS. MUCH LOVE!!

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Penny's POV

Xander Logan Malik was welcomed into the world on February 17th, 2015. In the middle of a snow storm.

He has striking blue eyes and tan skin.

When I hold him in my arms the rest of the world just melts away. It feels like it's just me and him and nothing else matters.

But something is always at the back of my mind.

We have to tell the fathers. Soon.

"Hey Alex," I call to Alexis who is sitting across the room feeding Charlotte.

"Yeah Pen?"

"I think we should tell Harry and Zayn soon."

As soon as the words leave my lips her eyes grow wide with fear.

"But-"

"Alex. We are taking them to meet their fathers today. Taylor has already contacted their manager Mr. O'Brien and set up a private meeting for us," I say firmly, cutting her off.

She starts to cry silently, "When is the meeting?"

"It's at 3:00, so that leaves us two hours to get ready."

"Penny," she groans, "that's not enough time for me to get myself and Lottie ready," she complains. Lottie is what we like to call Charlotte now. I don't think she realizes that that's Louis Tomlinson's sister's name. I personally love it, being the directioner I am.

"I'll just call Elle and Aly. You know they love dressing up Lottie and Xander."

"Fine Penny, you will be the death of me," she gives in.

I put on a casual dress with a sweater and some combat boots and Alex walks into the living room wearing some sweatshirt from Pink and white chucks.

"The kids are ready!" Aly squeals.

Elle comes out first holding Xander like a crazed pageant mom in toddlers and tiaras.

"Today Xander is rocking a flannel over his white onesie, along with some skinny jeans and his first pair of high tops!"

We giggle at the sight of my newborn wearing the latest fashion trend as Elle hands him over to me. His baby hair is already jet black. Figures.

"And today little Lottie is wearing.." Aly dramatically enters the room holding baby Styles, "a pink jumper and leopard print leggings with pink chucks!"

Alex and I crack up at the extremely girly outfit.

"Her outfit looks like my style on steroids," Alex giggles, "but I have to admit that it's pretty cute," she says while gently taking her from Aly.

Looks like we're ready to do this.

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**At One Direction's Management building**

I feel like I'm going to throw up.

What if-

"It's time to go in Alex," Penny interrupts my thoughts.

I'm practically shaking when I enter the room when I see Zayn and Harry sitting there.

"Hello my name is Harry- Oh!" His eyes go wide with realization. He must recognize me.

He looks down at Lottie, "Is this..?"

"Yes, this is your daughter Harry."

"Fuck," he whispers.

Oh no.

He goes and sits down at a table and puts his head in his large hands.

"I'm sorry but I can't handle a child right now. If you need child support or whatever I'll pay it but you can't let anyone know about this. I'd pay a lot for this information not to get out. Not even management can know," He rambles.

"Oh.." My heart sinks. He doesn't even care about her.

I look over to see a surprised Zayn holding Xander. A small smile on his face.

His smile slowly fades as he comes to a realization, "Perrie is going to break up with me.."

"No Zayn that's not what I came here for. I just wanted you to meet your son at least once. My you never have to see him again after this," Penny replies quickly.

His face falls even more, "But what if I want-"

"Enough Zayn. One Direction is as successful as it has ever been. And these two girls could ruin that," Harry sharply interrupts him.

"Enough arguing!" Elle yells. "All we need is a picture of you with the kids so that the kids will know that they even had a father. You won't see them again after this."

"Fine," they both sigh at the same time.

Zayn puts on a smile for the picture but you can see the sorrow in his eyes. He obviously wants to keep his son.

Harry's photo with Charlotte is much less sincere. He puts on a fake smirk and hands Charlotte over as soon as we're done taking photos.

"Well.. Bye.." I mutter as we exit the room.

As we head towards the front door, strong hands grab onto Penny and my arms.

"Alexis Baker. Penelope Adams," a low, raspy voice spoke, "You're going to be staying with us for a while."

Author's Note

Super long chapter for the celebration of 4k reads! Please tell your friends to read this story! What do you all think of Charlotte and Xander? Comment if you want pictures of how I imagine they look! Vote, comment, and fan! Love you all ! xx