How could I forget?

Celebrations

Ariana's POV

Today's the party my mom had planned. I originally only wanted a couple close friends and family over, but it's turned into something else. My mom decided to invite all the family we had here in the UK, Gemma, her dad, Anne, Robin, and even Simon. I was surprised he had even accepted the invitation. I decided to invite Liam over as well. We had kept in touch over the years. I had called him when I first found out I was pregnant and was a complete mess. I kept trying to get ahold of Harry and instead ended up spilling it all to him.

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Liam wasn't able to come because he and the rest of his band already had plans. A lot of people were here already, the food was just about to be served so they were in line to get some. The door bell had rung and since I was the only one indoors I went to answer it.

"Liam, what are you doing here? I thought you had plans?"

"I do. This is where I told you I would be. What are you doing here?" He responded.

"This is my house? My party?"

"Oh. Wait- so you're the one who got signed to Syco? Congratulations!"

"I am. Thank you. That's why I invited you. So does that mean the rest of the boys are here?" I asked him nervously.

"It does. I carpooled with Niall and the rest of the boys followed behind us, they just went to park the cars."

"Oh, well that's just great. How about you just wait here and let them in when they come and I'll go freshen up."

"Yeah, that makes sense. I guess I'll see you later-" I didn't hear what else he said, I was already walking away. I walked straight into the bathroom and tried not to panic. I can't let one boy ruin my night. I looked myself in the mirror and tried to calm myself down.

"Ari! Ari are you in there?" Asked my mom, knocking on the door.

"Yeah, I'll be out in a minute."

"Danny's looking for you. You know he doesn't do well around strangers."

I open the door and follow my mom. I see my brother holding a frantic looking Danny and once he spots me he reaches out his arms to me.

"Mommy!"

"I got you, baby. It's okay. It's okay." I told him, rubbing my arm back and forth on his back. "You know what mom, i'm gonna go put him down to sleep. He'll feel much better after a nap."

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It's been 2 hours since I've put Danny down for a nap. It's also been two hours that I've successfully avoided Harry. I haven't seen him once, and I'm guessing he hasn't seen me since he hasn't approached me or anything.

This party has been lots of fun, I've gotten to meet lots of new people. Some of them were people who worked at Syco, some were artists that were signed, others were just friends or family of theirs. Danny isn't the type of baby who will nap for hours on end so I decided to go and check up on him. When I got upstairs, near the end of the hall, where his room is, I notice the door was cracked open. I'm a bit upset, who would even come upstairs, it's a but rude to roam someone's home, especially if you don't know them. Then I got a bit worried, I don't know if anyone tried to do anything to Danny. I first peeked in and I saw something I thought I would never see.

There sitting on the floor, playing with legos, is Danny and Harry. What the hell is he even doing up here? He has absolutely no right to be up here with my son. Instead of just barging in, I decided to wait outside and see what they were doing.

"What is that you're making?" I heard Harry ask him.

"Boat." Danny responded. He was too caught up in building it, that he didn't bother saying anything else.

"That's cool, buddy! I'm making a car."

Danny stopped building, then said "I no make cars. Mimi always make cars."

"Oh. Okay. Who's Mimi?"

"Her my sister."

I noticed Harry's face fall a little bit. I took that as my cue to walk in. Both pair of eyes looked up at me. I made eye contact with Harry first, then I walked towards my baby.

"Mommy!" He said with his arms outstretched to me.

"Hi, baby boy." I responded, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "What are you doing up?"

"I no tired. He say we can play." He said pointing at Harry.

"That's fine, baby. Next time just wait for mommy, okay?"

"Kay."

"Okay, now lets pick up your toys."

"But I no make mess. He make mess."

"He's right. I told him it was fine, I'll put it away." Harry said. Since he was already on the ground he just started grabbing them.

"Thank you, but he has to learn to put his things away anyways. He always has his sister put them away for him."

The corners of his lips raised. He then let out a chuckle. So there we were, the three of us on the floor putting away Lego's.  When we finished, we still stayed there sat on the floor. You could feel the tension in the air. It was a bit of an awkward silence, until Danny got up and sat next to Harry. He grabbed his hand and pointed to his rings.

"My mommy has one, too."

"Really? I bet mine are better." He said smirking at me.

I scoffed.

"Please. You wish you had mines. Tell him, baby. Whose do you like more?"

Danny dropped Harry's hand then ran over to hug me then said, "Mommy's better."

Harry then put his hand over his heart, making it seem like he was hurt. "You just broke my heart." He told Danny.

Danny laughed at him then said, "I sorry." Not looking sorry at all.

"That's right. High five." I told Danny. "Now c'mon stinky boy, let's change your diaper."

"I no stink, mom."

"Are you sure?"

He nodded his head yes.

"Okay. It must be me that smells funny, then."

"No, mommy! It's he that smell funny." He said jokingly accusing Harry.

"Ugh. You're killing me, kid. That's two times you hurt my feelings."

"Sorry." He responded smiling.

I went to the bed to change Danny's diaper. That's when we noticed Harry's mother standing at the doorway looking at us.

"Oh, hey mum. Uh, how long have you been there?" Harry asked her.

"I just got here. I arrived a few minutes ago then came to check on my favorite little boy." Anne said, putting her attention on Danny.

"Yay! Grandma here!"

I finished changing him then he ran to Anne.

"Yes, I am. Come on, let's go find your sister."

"Okay. Bye, mommy." He told me.

"I'm right behind you, bud."

Before I can exit the room Harry gently pulled my arm back.

"Hey, umm. Can we talk really quick?"

I was debating whether to actually stay considering how the last time we spoke went.

"Sure." I finally decided.

Really, really sorry about not updating for ages :( Things got complicated at home, but no more excuses! I'll update as soon as I can. Hope you liked the chapter xx