War and Love (N.H) (AU)

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20 Years ago
Tonight was a massive event in the Horan mansion. It was Bobby's father's retirement day and Bobby was going to get crowned and sit in his father's seat. Every single person in the town was invited for the ceremony.

"Maura are you ready yet?" Bobby asked wearing his coat standing in front of the mirror.
"I am" she said from the other side of the room.

She picked up two year old Niall from the bassinet.
She smiled looking at him. She didn't give birth to him but she didn't love him any less. He was an innocent child. So was his brother. She loved both Greg and Niall a lot. She believed both were her own children.

Bobby walked toward her. He smiled looking at Niall and kissed top of his head.
"One day you will seat in my place and we'll have the same ceremony for you" he whispered to him.
"What about Greg?" She asked.
"I don't think he will be interested. That kid is nothing like me"
"He is a daddy's boy though"
"And I'm glad he is. But when I picture the future I see Niall in my seat" he smiled looking back at Niall. He looked at him with his innocent blue eyes having no idea what's going on.

"Dad I'm ready" four year old Greg entered their room.
Bobby smiled picking him up.
"You look handsome" He then faced Maura.
"Where's your crown?" He asked furrowing his eyebrows.
"Sorry I forgot. I'll put it on right now" she said panicking a bit.
She placed Niall in his bassinet and wore her crown. Once she again picked Niall up and walked beside Bobby. He took her hand in his and walked downstairs.

"There you are" Bobby's father smirked looking at the couple. As usual she looked down since she didn't like him. She didn't even like her own husband. She was forced into this life and she hated it. She hated that she was in love with someone else but she should be here right now.

The guests started showing up and the mansion became crowded. The music played and couples were dancing. Bobby faced Maura offering his hand.
"A dance?" He asked.
"I .. uh .. you know I don't dance. I mean I don't know how to dance" she said looking down. She never danced with him because she hated him.
His smile fell and he became mad dropping his hand.

It was finally time for the ceremony. After the speech Bobby stood next to his father with Maura by his side. Bobby's father walked in front of Bobby with the crown in his hands. He smiled proudly at his son and placed the round object on his head . And that was it. Bobby was officially in his father's seat.
"Let the party continue" Bobby said smiling. Everyone went back to partying and dancing.

"Greg aren't you tired yet?" Maura asked him.
"No mummy I still want to play" he said. She smiled and nodded at him letting him know that it's okay. On the other hand Niall was tired and fussy.
"Mama" he whined laying his head on her shoulder. She rubbed his back softly but that wasn't enough for him. He started crying.
"Bobby" she called her husband.
"Yes?"
"Niall's tired and he's fussy. Can I put him in bed?"
"Yes it's fine. Come back once he fell asleep"
"Okay" she nodded standing up walking upstairs.

Niall finally fell asleep peacefully.
"You look beautiful" a voice said causing her to freeze. She slowly turned around and faced him.
Her eyes were teary and her heart was aching. He smiled at her.
"Ryan" she whispered.
She looked around to see if anyone was around.
"He will kill you if he sees you here" she said worryingly.
"It's fine. No one is around" he said.

He then took a few steps forward. The music could be heard from the yard from the huge window in the room. He then offered his hand to her. "A dance?"
"You're married" She shook her head.
"So are you"
"This is wrong"
"Sometimes wrong is okay"
She smiled lightly and finally took his hand.

They began dancing slowly. Nothing could be heard except the faint sound of the music. His hand was around her waist. So was her. His other hand was holding hers with their foreheads touching.
"I miss you" he whispered with his eyes closed.
"I miss you too" she whispered with her eyes closed as well.
"I wish I open my eyes and wake up realizing everything was a nightmare" she said.

"What the hell is going on in here?!" Bobby asked madly. His loud voice caused Niall to wake up and start crying.
Both Maura and Ryan were scared slowly facing him.
Bobby was red out of anger and he was breathing heavily.
Maura looked at Niall and was about to walk toward him but Bobby stopped her.
"Don't even think about touching my son!"
"B-Bobby" Maura stuttered.
Bobby walked toward Ryan and grabbed his collar.
"If I see you with my wife one more time I will Murder you" he let go of his collar.
"Leave"
Ryan sprinted out.

"You" he walked behind his desk.
"You refuse to dance with me because you 'don't know' how to dance but you come in My room and dance. But not with me" he said walking back to her.
"With him" he whispered and stabbed the knife into her chest.
Her eyes widened looking down seeing the blood. She then looked back at him.
"You never looked at me the way you look at him. You never loved me the way you love him" he said and stabbed her again.
"If I can't have you, so can't he" he stabbed her one last time and threw the knife to the side.
He then picked Niall up and walked out of the room leaving Maura there.

Ryan saw Bobby came back to the yard with Niall but there was no sign of Maura. He sneaked back in to check on her. Bobby noticed he walked inside and smirked. He wanted Ryan to go in so he could blame him for the murder.

Ryan saw Maura on the floor.
"Maura!" He knelt down.
"Maura..who did this?! He did it didn't he?"
"No. He left the room..I wanted to come out but someone stabbed me" she said looking pale.
"Who?!"
"I .. don't know"
"You lost a lot of blood. I'll call an ambulance"
"don't" she held his wrist weakly.
"Why not?!"
"Because death is better than this life"
"But"
"I love you" she said and her soul left her body.
"Maura..Maura!" He cried resting his head on her chest.
He kept crying and crying.
"I love you too"

Present Time
The couple's eyes were frozen on the screen. They couldn't believe it.

"My dad killed my mum?"

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A/N
noonelikesyou_ Kind of guessed the plot at chapter 31 so congratulations😄🎉🏆

They finally figured out who the real murderer is..