Mummy Direction (One Direction 6th Member)

The Hilarious Rumor

Here's a little wholesome and lighthearted chapter for ya'll!

I hope you all will enjoy reading this one!

Happy reading, everyone!

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Y/N had been out for a quiet stroll in the city, trying to enjoy the rare moment of calm in her otherwise hectic life. The sun was shining, the streets were buzzing with energy, and everything felt normal for a change. She'd been taking in the scenery when she heard the familiar sound of paparazzi cameras clicking. 

It was always a bit unsettling to be constantly under the microscope, but today, for some reason, it didn't bother her. She smiled at a nearby dog walking by with its owner, appreciating the simplicity of it all.

As she walked past a café, she noticed a small group of photographers gathered near a street corner, whispering among themselves. Y/N had gotten used to their presence, but this time, there was a certain buzz in the air. One of the paparazzi noticed her and, in a way that could only be described as too loud, muttered to his colleague, "Did you hear? Y/N's got a new boyfriend, but it's not one of the lads!"

Y/N raised an eyebrow, amused. She couldn't help but overhear, and something about the sheer absurdity of it all made her want to know more. She could feel herself chuckling under her breath. As she rounded the corner, she slowed down her pace, taking a moment to listen.

"Yeah, they say he's some kind of secret millionaire, always in disguise. Rumor has it, that he buys her all kinds of ridiculous gifts, like... a gold-plated toaster. Can you imagine? A gold toaster!" one of the photographers said, his voice filled with exaggerated disbelief.

Y/N's eyes widened. A gold toaster?

"Gold-plated toaster?" the other paparazzi echoed in disbelief. "She's probably just playing hard to get, though. I bet he's not real. I mean, come on. You really think she's dating a millionaire who buys her gold toasters?"

"Now, isn't that really ridiculous." She muttered under her breath as she bit her lip to keep from bursting into laughter. A gold toaster? What on earth was that about? And the idea of her dating some secret millionaire was as far from the truth as it got, but it was all too funny to ignore.

She continued walking at a normal pace as she entered the cafe where she regularly buys coffee, trying to hold it together as she pictured herself with an absurdly shiny kitchen appliance. The paparazzi, none the wiser, continued to discuss the 'mystery millionaire,' convinced they were onto something big.

By the time Y/N made it back to the flat, she was still grinning. The whole thing was just too ridiculous not to share with the boys. As she walked through the door, the familiar sounds of the lads lounging around the living room reached her ears.

"Oi, you wouldn't believe the wildest thing I just overheard," Y/N said, closing the door behind her, laughter following her entrance.

Liam, who was on the couch flipping through a magazine, looked up. "What happened? Did you get mobbed by the paparazzi again?" He looked at her a little worried.

"Even worse," Y/N said, sitting down beside him. "So, you know how I was out on my stroll, right?"

"Yeah," Harry replied, not looking up from his phone, busy texting someone.

"Well, apparently, I have a new boyfriend," Y/N said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "And get this—he's a secret millionaire!"

The boys stopped what they were doing, a moment of silence passed by and Niall looked over, raising an eyebrow. "A secret millionaire? Who is this guy? Does he have a cape or something?"