Baked In Style | L.S

Chapter 24

When Louis has explained his part to Harry but the latter still seems a little skeptical, he resorts to showing him the video footage of exactly what had happened in his office the day before.

"You fired him?" Harry asks, his hands protectively running over the swell of his stomach and for a moment Louis can't seem to tear his eyes away from it.

"I did." The blue eyed man confirms and looks up to meet Harry's red rimmed eyes. He looks tired, like he hasn't slept in days and Louis hates knowing that even though it's not his fault, he's the reason Harry's currently in this state. "Didn't even have to think twice about it, love." He adds and gets up from where he's been sitting on the side of the bed.

Harry's at a loss for words and only manages to nod his head. If he's being honest, he feels kind of stupid for his behavior yesterday and now finds it hard to look the older man in the eye.

Louis senses it and slowly moves his hands, resting them on top of Harry's. "Harry, look at me, love." He says and patiently waits for Harry's eyes to meet his own. "I love you." He declares with a small smile. "You and our bug." He adds and wraps his arms around Harry's middle, gently pulling him closer. "I won't stand for anyone talking bad about you, love." He shakes his head. "You're the most important person in my life now, baby. You and our bug. And if anyone thinks less of you because of this situation, then fuck them."  He says matter of factly. "Fuck them all!" He exclaims for good measure. "I don't need anyone but you in my life to be happy. You're perfect, just the way you are and anyone who thinks differently can fuck right off."

Louis won't say it out loud, but he is heartbroken about the fact that his employees thinks Harry is some kind of freak because of the fact that he is able to bare a child. He's always thought of them like his second family- his home away from home. In his mind, he's cultivated and environment where love and acceptance are key, but boy was he wrong.

He won't fret about it too much though. His given Charles, the head of security at the office, the instructions to assemble a team to go over the video footage of the past two months. Every single person that had something bad to say about Harry or his unborn child will be subjected to disciplinary proceedings. 

Harry should feel comfortable at all times, and if he needs to let go of certain people for that to happen then he'll gladly do it. Especially after these people couldn't care less about the feelings of this man he loves with all his heart.

Harry gives him a small smile and wipes away his tears that started rolling while Louis was busy talking. "I'm sorry." He shakes his head and sniffles. "Hormones." He shrugs slightly.

"Hey now, baby." Louis runs his hands over the younger man's back, pulling him closer once more. "You've got nothing to be sorry for, love." He says and starts shaking his own head. "If anyone should apologize, it's me." He swallows thickly. "I'm sorry for everything you've heard yesterday, love. I'm sorry for subjecting you to people like that, but they will be dealt with in due course."

"It's not necessary, Lou. I'm fine." Harry tries but Louis only shakes his head.

"Oh but it is, baby." Louis is quick to say. "Whatever happened in that office yesterday should never have happened in the first place. I expected better from these people I thought were like family to me." He shrugs.

"Lou-" Harry tries again.

"You won't be able to change my mind, love. It's been made up." Louis says and moves his hands to rest on Harry's hips. "God forbid what happened yesterday should happen again." He shakes his head once more. "I don't need you to stress like that, baby. Don't want you to stress at all." He moves his hands to Harry's tummy. "Especially not when you're carrying precious cargo." He adds and smiles when he feels a sudden movement.