Circle (Niall Horan AU)

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*Since you said you love the story, I'll do a double update today😁✌️ So make sure you read chapter 3 first*

Sorry for any grammar mistakes
Hope you enjoy it

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"Let me help you change" Niall said softly and walked toward the walk-in wardrobe.
He came back with a simple nightgown.

His dream was about to come true. Seeing Valerie naked. His fantasies are coming true one by one. He smiled at the thought. On the other hand Valerie wasn't comfortable to get undressed in front of him, but she was too scared to say anything.

"Turn around love. I want to unzip your dress." He said gently. "Can I change in the wardrobe?" She asked softly with a quiet tone. Niall's eyebrows furrowed. "Love we're married no need to be shy. It's okay to see each other naked." He said while turning her gently so her back was facing him. She tensed once his hand reached the zipper.
"Relax love" He whispered sending shivers down her spine. He pulled the zipper down slowly. Her breath hitched once the zipper reached the end and her dress fell off her shoulders. Niall let out a shaky breath. He slowly pulled the dress down to her ankles. She stepped out of the dress.
"Raise your hands so I can put on your nightgown" He said in a deep voice. Valerie swallowed hard and raised her hands up. Niall slipped the gown on her and once again her body was covered. Niall turned her slowly so she would face him. She was looking down. He lifted her chin with his finger and made her to look in his eyes. He smiled and leaned forward to kiss her. They both closed their eyes. One because his dream came true and he was kissing his fantasy girl. Other because she was trapped in a life she never wanted and was too weak to do anything.

"Let's sleep. We had a long day." He said lowly and guided her to bed. They laid down. Valerie slept on the edge and her back was facing him. Niall wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him. Her back was being pressed to his hard rock chest. Finally a tear escaped Valerie's eye.
"You're finally mine." Niall whispered.
"It was hard seeing you with your ex boyfriend Jacob. It drove me crazy. But it's over now. You are my wife. You are a Horan now." He said softly causing Valerie to cry harder. She covered her mouth to prevent loud sobs. The thought of not seeing Jacob ever again made her cry harder. Niall was stroking her hair with a happy smile. Finally the time has arrived. The time when his lover is sleeping in his arms. He had no clue that Valerie was crying because he was too busy celebrating his victory.
"I love you Valerie" He whispered. Valerie didn't say anything but cried her eyes out.

Eventually the both fell asleep till morning. Valerie was awake but she pretended she was sleeping. She could still feel Niall's hands around her waist. She didn't want to become eye to eye with him. Two reasons: fear and hatred.

"Good morning love .. Today is the first day that we're a married couple." Niall said with a morning raspy voice.
Valerie kept her eyes closed.
"I was thinking about breakfast in bed, yeah?" He kissed side of her head.
She still kept her eyes closed even though her back was facing Niall.
"I know you're awake love" he said.
Valerie opened her eyes slowly looking at the wall in front of her.
Niall gently turned her around so they become face to face.
She kept looking down.
Niall lifted her chin and they became eye to eye. He smiled and kissed her.
"Do you want to take a shower?" He asked softly.
She thought about it. If that keeps a distance between them then why not.
She nodded.
"Love I need you to use your words"
"Yes" she whispered.
He smiled and picked up the telephone in their room.
"Hello. I need you to send our breakfast to our room in exactly 15 minutes. Not a minute longer. Understand? Good" he hung up.
"Your clothes are in the walk-in take whatever you want and you can shower there" he pointed to the bathroom.
She slowly got off the bed and entered the wardrobe, chose a random dress and entered the bathroom.

She let the drops of water hit her and she started crying all over again. She covered her mouth so loud sobs doesn't come out.
Valerie slid down and sat in the tub holding her legs to her chest with water pouring on her crying over one person. Jacob.
She knows if she mentions him it's over. Niall made it clear last night that he doesn't want to hear anything related to Jacob. The thought of not seeing him or hearing his voice ever again made her cry harder.

After 15 minutes she came out of the shower. Once Niall saw her his breath stuck in his throat.
"Wow" he said breathless.

"You look really beautiful" Niall said. Valerie looked down and said nothing.
"Breakfast is here" he said pointing to the tray full of different foods on the bed.
She walked toward the bed and sat down and Niall sat in front of her.

"My family is flying here to meet you. There will be a small gathering tonight" Niall announced.
Valerie figured whether she wants it or not. Whether she likes it or not this is her life. So the least she could do is to communicate.

"Shouldn't they meet the girl before the wedding?" She asked softly. She still was afraid of him and she was for sure weaker. But she also wanted to show her brave side. Even if it's just a little part of her that's brave.

"Well in this case no. They either meet her on the wedding night which they couldn't make it so the other option is the next day which is tonight." He explained.
"Do you make the rules or there's a book for it?" She asked.
"Some I make and some my ancestors who were the leader made."
She said nothing else and took a sip of her tea.

"I'm going to my office for work. Feel free to discover the mansion. But remember not to go out on your own." He used his warning tone.
"About the rules. Can I ask a question?"
"Go ahead"
"How long can I not go out on my own?" She asked cautiously.
"I'll let you know when you can go."
"And how long I can't have a contact with my family?"
"Once again I will let you know."
With that the conversation between the two of them ended.
"Right I'm off" Niall got up and kiss top of Valerie's head and left the room.
Suddenly she felt it again.
She felt the lump that's been in her throat since they took her away from her family and love of her life.

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His family wants to meet her..