Six Becomes Three (Sequel to Six People, Three Couples, One Story)

The Gang Back Together Again

A few months had passed, and much had occurred in that time. Lyndsey had recently learned that she and Niall were expecting their second child. Liam and Jiselle were adjusting to co-parenting Bear with Cheryl while managing three-month-old twin boys. While working in the fashion and music industries, Harry and Sara enjoyed being parents to a beautiful boy.

Sara's POV:

I was preparing dinner for my husband and son in the kitchen. Junior was on the floor playing with his toys as Harry sat at the kitchen checking over papers for his new album that was about to be released. I wanted to get another pot for my recipe, but there were scribbles of marker all over the inside of the cupboard as I opened the door.

"Harry!" In a fit of rage, I screamed.

"What?" Harry said as he looked up at me.

"Not you, pet," I stated emphatically. "Come over here, Junior."

I moved up to my son who was still seated on the floor and gently scooped him up. I led him over to the cabinet and pointed to the shambles.

"We never draw on cabinets, walls, or other pieces of furniture!" I gave the order. "You draw on paper if you want to draw."

"Yes, mommy," he agreed.

When Harry started laughing hysterically, I put him back on the ground and kept cooking.

"Harry, this isn't funny!" I indicated.

He smiled and said, "It was because I thought you were talking to me."

"Don't forget," I said, "we still have to pack."

"I'll take care of it," Harry said.

"You're gonna pack for me?" 

He smirked, "I know what you like."

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Jiselle's POV:

I've never felt so exhausted in my life. It's challenging to care for twin boys while your husband is in and out of the house. Sleep isn't as scarce as it was when we first brought kids home, but I'm still fatigued. When Liam came home, I was cleaning the baby bottles in the sink.

He informed, "I've got a surprise for you."

"What surprise would that be?" I questioned, peering over my shoulder.

"We're going on vacation with Harry and Sara, as well as Lyndsey and Niall," He explained.

I came to a complete halt and turned around. I crossed my arms and leaned against the cabinets.

"I'm sorry, Liam," I said. "The twins are still in their infancy. I'm not going to be able to leave them now!"

"You certainly can!" He insisted. "We deserved a little extra pampering, so I flew your mother in to look after the twins while we're away."

I didn't like the concept since I believed it was too soon to leave them, but it sounded like a wonderful idea on the other side. Liam approached me gently, a grin on his face indicating that he was genuinely interested in encouraging me to go.

"What?" I just blurted it out.

"You can see that we both need this," he explained. "As much as I adore the guys, the two of us have kind of drifted away."

I consented to go on this vacation after a few minutes of coaxing.

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Lyndsey's POV:

Niall and I were set to travel for our friends' vacation. Niall and the boys had planned a surprise trip for me and my daughters. Because my tummy expands and my ankles swell, I was just relieved that I could go on vacation. I'm barely a month pregnant, so now is as good a time as any to take a vacation before my time runs out.

While Niall was loading the truck with our bags, I brought Lacey downstairs. Lacey would be looked after by Niall's mother while we were gone, which was a comfort to me because I didn't want to return home to discover my baby only eating veggies and not getting the nutrition she required.

"Momma, why you go?" Lacey inquired, a little sheepishly.

I said, "Momma and dadda are going to see their friends. However, you're going to have a lot of fun with Grandma Maura."

Lacey gave me a warm smile and buried her face in my neck.

I went outside and found Niall and his mother standing by the car. Before handing Lacey over to Maura, Niall kissed her on the forehead and gave her a short hug. I gave my mother-in-law a big embrace and said, "Thank you for keeping an eye on her for us. Please contact us if you want any assistance."

"I'll take care of it, sweetheart," Maura said, encouraging the two of them to have a good time.

I kissed Lacey on the head and murmured, "Goodbye, honey. Have a good time, you two!"

Niall stepped around to the driver's side and opened the car door for me. He began driving down the driveway after starting the automobile. We were on our way to the airstrip in no time. Niall grabbed my hand and squeezed it tightly as I stared out the window.

He inquired, "Are you excited?"

I nodded my head.

"Lacey will have a good time, and we'll enjoy a holiday before number two arrives," Niall explained.