I Fell In Love With My Step Brother (Harry Styles)

Chapter 30

Callie's POV

It has been exactly two moths since my dad went to jail. He was caught by police, hitting Eleanor. He and Anne divorced a month ago. It was simple because they agreed it wasn't right. Harry and I spoke to Eleanor about all that happened. Surprisingly, she believed us. We had been staying is a hotel with Anne. Eleanor called the cops one night that he was hitting her. They showed up and arrested my father. I stopped crying yesterday. I know my mother would be disappointed in me for crying over that, but he was my biological father. Anne will be moving back into the house. And so will Harry and I, for now. We don't want to be so far from Anne at this time. We have decided the house in Canada will be a vacation spot for now. Harry and I have finished online school and got our GPA early. The boys have to graduate still. Today is the day Harry and Louis meet the band/soloist of their choosing. Take That and The Fray are both coming today around 2. I can't wait. Those are two of my favorite bands.

I pull on a silky black skirt with pink tights. I throw on a black tank top and a white fancy shirt that has purposely ripped holes on the side. I pull on my green converse and brush my hair. Harry knocks on my door. We have transferred most of out stuff from our Canada house back here. I sit on my bed.

" Come in," I call and grab my iPhone. Harry sits beside me on the bed and looks at me as I surf through my texts and emails.

" Are you excited?" He asks me.

" yeah. Aren't you?" I ask him. He nods with a smile.

" So how are you? With everything?" He asks me. I sigh.

" Honestly, confused. I just don't get it. He was fine. What pushed Dad over the edge? It makes no sense." I reply, setting my phone down. "I saw the love in his eyes when Anne was with him at the beginning. But after a while, it stopped. So suddenly. But I just...I don't know why."

Harry rubs my back as I wonder what changed. Why did he stop loving? Why did he stop caring?

When did he realize he didn't need us anymore? He didn't need his daughter?

What made him realize I was a burden to him?

" None of that is true. He loves you. He cares for you. He was just caught up, consumed. You are not a burden to him, Cals." Harry says. Oops, I spoke out loud.

" Yeah I am. He hates me. I am the reason he got into a car accident. I am the reason my mom died-"

" Callie Raine Shaw! Never say that again." Harry gapes at me.

" Well, if my dad hadn't fought with me, if I hadn't of been such a rebellious, careless teen, he wouldn't have left the house. If I just let him take me to the hospital for my stupid arm, it would have made him happy. He wouldn't have gotten in the car and ended in the hospital himself. And if I had paid more attention to my mum, if I would have noticed the cancer on her skin, then I could have gotten her help before she died," I sob. Harry pulls me to a hug and I lay in his lab as he calms me. " I just wish she were still here. She would know what to do."

" Callie, your mom didn't know it was bad. She didn't want you to worry so she didn't tell you about it. She knew you would be alright. And your dad brought it on himself. Everyone knows not to drive late at night when you are angry. He knew what he was doing. You couldn't have stopped either of them. Things happen that only Nature can control, baby. Ok? None of it is your fault." Harry says softly, stroking my messy hair. I nod weakly and sit up.

" Thanks you." I smiles. He kisses me and I wrap my arms around his neck.

" Anything for you, Cals," He grins and deepens the kiss.

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"HARRY! LOUIS! CALLIE! THE BANDS ARE HERE!" Anne yells from the front door. Harry and Louis race down the stairs and I follow behind slowly and smile at their childness.