Darling, just hold on

22. Missing

Wednesday 16/03/2011

Louis' POV

I wake up from a phone ringing. Harry, Niall, Liam and I arrived yesterday in New-York and now it is still only 03.30 here so everyone is still asleep. It's Harry's phone but he doesn't wake up. I see it's Gemma so I pick up.

G- 'Hey Harry, did I wake you up?'

L- 'No, it's Louis, Harry is still asleep. Do I need to wake him up for you?'

G- 'Not necessarily, do you know if dad has called or texted Harry yesterday or this morning?'

L- 'Wait, let me see. No, there are no messages or calls from Desmond. Why?'

G- 'I tried calling him yesterday a few times but he didn't respond. The day before yesterday evening, he had a meeting with Debbie to finalize the details for the divorce. I wanted to ask how it went but he didn't pick up. I went to his office this morning but nobody was there, also not in his apartment behind his office. I'm getting worried.'

L- 'Maybe, I should wake Harry up. Sounds like this is something important.'

G- 'Yeah, is he able to come back home with your schedule?'

L- 'Things like family are always priority. Even if we have to cancel some things.'

G- 'Okay. Can you tell him? I don't want to say anything over the phone.'

L- 'Of course. I will wake him up and we will take the first flight back to England. But I think you should call the police.'

G- 'Okay, I will. Thanks.'

L- 'Call me the minute you have more news.'

G- 'Of course. I will make that call now. Bye.'

L- 'Success. Bye.'

I really hope everything is okay.
I wake Harry up and start to make some breakfast.
Why wouldn't Desmond pick up his phone? Why isn't he in his office or in his flat? All these thoughts that I can't get out of my head.

During breakfast, I tell Harry everything I know. Harry hasn't said a word after I told him. He hasn't cried either but he has this empty expression on his face.

After breakfast, I look for flight and there is one that leaves at 06.00 so if there are still places on that one, we would arrive back in London at 19.00 so back home at 20.00.

We call the airport and there are still a few tickets left so Harry and I pack our bags and leave for the airport.

From Gemma: 05.38
How is Harry doing?

To Gemma: 05.40

Not sure. He hasn't said a word yet. He only nodded when I told him and when I asked him if he wanted to come home. We are boarding in a few minutes.

From Gemma: 05.41
Okay. At what time do you arrive?

To Gemma: 05.41

We arrive at 18.55 London time at the airport and around 20.00 at your home. It is here still really early in the morning. I have to put my phone away now because they are calling me and Harry on the plane.

From Gemma: 05.42
Okay text me when you land.

To Gemma: 05.42