The Letter (Zayn Malik Fanfiction) [2013 Watty Awards]

Chapter 17

Beverly's POV

Ella was mad. She made me drive her to Ikea to buy lights. Any cool lights we think it was suitable, we added them to the cart. "Ella! We don't have enough money for all these!" I exclaimed as I saw the items slowly build up in the cart.

"I have the credit card that was given by my 'parents'. Best time to use it right now before they officially cancel the card," Ella said adding some soft toys to the cart for Beth and Brandon. 

"But you shouldn't spend it on things like these!" I hissed.

"It's not my money anyway. I have my own private bank account that they don't know. In there is my own money that I've earned over summers and my savings," Ella said before putting more soft toys into the cart.

"C'mon let's go check out," Ella said as we left the kids section and we walked towards the cashier.

~At Home~

"Gosh these are heavy," I groaned as I entered the house. 

Thank goodness Brandon and Beth were still sleeping soundly. I left the stuff in the living room before grabbing some chocolate cookies for Ella and me. It was about 4 in the afternoon. Liam told me that the guys would be here at around 5 to 6.

I passed a cookie to Ella and she took it happily. She munched on it like she haven't ate in days. She soon ate finish her cookie. I finished it too. She looked at me. "Let's get to work," Ella said winking at me.

~After 1 hour~

Done with the decorations. Brandon and Beth will be up soon. Got to bath. I grabbed my towel and clothes to bathe. I took a quick shower before leaving the bathroom. I changed into a redish-orange tank top and camouflage shorts. I opened Brandon's room door to see him sleeping soundly. I crouched down next to him. "Brandon? Brandon?" I said quietly shaking him.

He stirred. He slowly opened his eyes looking at me. "Sissy?" he said rubbing his eyes sleepily.

"It's time to get up Brandon. My friends will be coming over," I said and his eyes opened.

"Are they Liam, Lewis, Harry, Niall and Zayn?" he asked smiling.

"It's Louis Brandon. And yes they'll be coming," I said smiling back at him and I ruffled his hair. 

He shot out of the bed and ran out of the room. I chuckled shaking my head. I walked out of his room to Beth's room. Beth was already standing in her cot and she smiled to me. Brandon was 6 while Beth was 4. She haven't learn to talk yet though but she recognized people. I carried her out and changed her clothes. Since she has sleeping clothes and home clothes. There's a difference. I changed her onesie into a shirt and camouflage shorts. I carried her out of her room as I heard the doorbell ring. I opened the door to see the boys standing there. Liam had plastic bags in his hands. 

Beth giggled seeing them. Beth knows them? 

"Come in," I said before moving away for them to step in. 

Louis immediately played with Beth. Brandon ran from upstairs and jumped onto the boys. "Hey buddy!" Liam said smiling ruffling Brandon's hair. 

I passed Beth to Louis and took the plastic bags from Liam. "Ella! The boys are here! Time to get cracking!" I yelled and I heard heavy footsteps running down the stairs. 

"Hi boys!" she said smiling in a smiliar outfit as me.

"Feel like home. Oh please take care of the both of them. We'll be back soon," I said as Ella and I walked to the kitchen.

"So what are we baking?" Ella asked.

"Rainbow cake and rainbow pinata cookies," I said winking at her.