Circle (Niall Horan AU)

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"Everything's perfect Mrs Horan." The doctor said as she performed the ultrasound.
"Both you and the baby are healthy." She said with a smile. But little did they know, her smile had a meaning behind it.
Valerie smiled looking at the tiny creature on the screen.
"When can we figure out the gender of the baby?" Niall asked.
"Well 4 months you can tell. But since she just reached the month of 4, we'll wait for a day or two to be sure. So next time I can tell you." She said and Niall nodded.
"How many copies?"
"Three" Valerie replied.
"I will be back. You can clean up." She exited the room.

Valerie cleaned up and Niall helped her to get off the examination bed.
"There you go" The doctor handed them the print outs.
"Thank you" Valerie took them.
"Make sure to arrange an appointment with the front desk and in case of any emergencies I'm always available." She said.
"Thank you" Niall said and left.
The doctor sighed in relief. She was scared of Niall.

Once Niall and Valerie arrived home Maura and Ava ran toward them.
"Show us. Show us." Ava said excitedly.
Niall chuckled and gave them their copy.
"Oh it's so cute"
"Is the gender known too?" Maura asked.
"Not yet. Next appointment" Niall replied.
"Well we better go and wash up" Niall said and held Valerie's hand.

They began changing.
"Niall"
"Hmm"
"Is the gender important?" She asked.
"No. I love the baby whether it's a girl or a boy." He said removing his coat.
She nodded.
"What about your family? Is it important to them?"
"No." He cupped her cheeks.
"Stop overthinking babe. Girl or boy it's no different. What's important is that the baby is ours." He said kissing her.
She gave him a light smile.

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It was the next morning and Valerie was reading a book for Niall.
The telephone in their room rang.
"Horan" Niall picked up.
He tensed.
"I'll be there" He hung up.
"Is everything okay?"
"Yeah. You don't have to worry about anything. I will be back" he put on his coat and left the room.

Niall went to his office.
"What are you doing here? How many times Valerie should save your arse from me shooting you?" Niall said angrily.
"Nice seeing you too" Jacob said
sarcastically.

"What do you want?"
"I want to work in your mansion."
Niall raised his eyebrow.
"Come again?"
"I want to work in your mansion. As a maid, housekeeper, gardener, chauffeur. Anything." He said.
"Hmm..Why's that?" Niall asked.
"Because I need a job."
"Lie"
"No it's the truth.
"I'm not dumb. I know you want to work here so you could see her."
"I have nothing to do with her. She's your wife and she's carrying your child."
"That's why you formed a group to kill me?"
"I tell you what. I was mad because I figured she's pregnant. But now I've moved on."
Niall nodded.
"You still can't work here"
"Why not?"
"Because Jacob I am not stupid. Now go."
"Or ... you're scared Valerie sees me. You know she likes me more than y-"
"Complete that sentence and I will not hesitate to put a bullet in your forehead." Niall cut him off by grabbing his collar.
"And this time she's not here to save you" Niall said to his face.
Jacob smirked.
"Yes sir" he walked out.

As Jacob walked out he saw Valerie and Ava coming down the stairs.
"I haven't moved on" he muttered to himself.
"I will never move on" he whispered to himself.
Valerie saw him and became confused.
Jacob tilted his head toward the yard.
"I'll be back" she whispered to Ava.
"Okay"

Without anyone noticing, they went to the end of the backyard.
"What are you doing here?" Valerie whispered.
He stared at her.
"Why do you keep doing this Jacob? It's dangerous. Please just think about your family."
"Your baby bump is becoming visible." He smiled sadly.
Valerie kept quiet.
"How far are you?"
"4 months" she said quietly.
"Is it a boy or a gi-"
"Jacob why are you here?" She sighed.

"I don't know" he sighed.
"I should go. If Niall catches us-"
"Remember the day we talked about having a child? We chose names. Are you still going to use those names?" He asked.
"I should go" She said.
"Val-"
"No. You being here is not good for either of us. And you bringing back our memories is just"
"I know. Just .. have you moved on?"
"I haven't completely. But I have to. So should you. You said it yourself in the letter. We have to be mature about it." She said.
"I should go inside" she took one step.
"I came to work here" he said making her stop.
"What?"
"In the mansion not in the gang. He said no though."
"I .. uh .. I should go" she rushed inside.
"Wait!" He stopped her again.
She stopped but didn't face him.
"I won't promise to move on because I can't but I will not come near you. Even if I get a job here" he said.
"Call Niall" she said with a shaky breath.
"Ha?"
"Call Niall I .. I can't breath"
"What? Are you okay?"
"CALL NIALL!" She held her stomach feeling pain.
Jacob rushed inside.

"Niall!" He called running into his office.
"Are you attempting suicide?!" Niall snapped.
"Niall you should take Valerie to the hospital!"
"What?!" He stood up.
"She's not okay! She's calling you in the backyard!"
Niall ran out toward Valerie.

Valerie was trying to breath while holding her stomach.
"Babe" Niall held her.
"Babe tell me what's wrong" he said feeling scared.
"Ni .. it hurts" she breathed out.
"My car's ready let's take her to the hospital" Jacob said.
"It hurts" she cried trying to breath.
"I'm right here babe." He turned toward Jacob.
"Let's go" he carried Valerie bridal style toward Jacob's car and he drove off toward the hospital.

Niall was pacing back and forth waiting for the doctor to come out.
Jacob was filling guilty. If anything happens it would be his fault. He should've never talked to her and bring back memories. What was he thinking?

The doctor came out.
"Doctor. How's my wife?!" Niall asked.
"She's doing okay Mr Horan no need to worry." She smiled.
"What about the baby? Is the baby okay?" He asked.
"Yes the baby is doing great too. Although it was a high risk but the baby's fine now. Your wife was under a lot of stress which caused high blood pressure. But everything is normal now. She should stay the night so everything stables again." She explained.
"Can I see her?"
"Of course."
"Thank you"
She nodded and left.

Niall rushed into the room.
Jacob didn't go inside. He already caused too much pain. So without any words he left the hospital.

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