Where it all began

Chapter 15

Tiarna’s POV

I’d spent the last week and a bit caring for Mum. She’s on anti-depressant medication, yet I personally think she’s holding up just fine. She told me it was just a ‘spur of the moment’ thing, which is understandable; she’s practically all alone. I still worry about her.. she’s here all alone and all she does is work to keep herself company.

I was almost back home, overly excited to see everyone. The last words with my Mum ran through my head, keeping me comfort.

“Don’t worry sweetie, I’ll still be here when you get home. I’ll even be there to walk you down the isle! That’s a promise!” She winked.

The future scared me. Growing up, having a family, getting married. It’s all going too fast. I wanted to go back to playing in parks and getting treated with ice creams. Much simpler times.

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“SURPRISE- OH MY GOD. SORRY! I’ll come back later then” I was welcomed home to walk in to Liam and Nicole playing tonsil tennis with each other on the lounge.

“TIARNA!” Nicole shouted, wiping her lips then instantly running to me and embracing me into a hug. Liam casually walked over shyly, his cheeks were slightly pink from embarrassment.

“Liammm, I see you took care of my Nicole very well” I said, stroking her head. He bit his lip then looked down to his feet. “OH YOU’RE SO CUTE!” I shouted, tackling him into a hug. He stumbled back before regaining his balance, hugging back tightly.

“Arghhh.” He growled, letting go of our bear hug. “And how are you Miss Tiarna?” He softly smiled.

“Very swell, Mr Liam. Yourself?”

“Very good, thank you” He chuckled. “Well I better be off. Glad you’re back TJ!” He said, embracing me into another hug.

“You don’t have to go now! I can go see the other guys” I let out a little yawn.

“You’re clearly tired. But, it’s alright; I have to go get Niall some lunch on my way home anyway.”

 “No no, I’m not tired. I’m just a little exhausted.. But I wanted to go see the guys. So, I can always take Niall some lunch.” I smiled hopefully.

“Are you sure-“

“Yes! It’s not a problem. Just let me go fix my appearance and I’ll be out of your way” I smirked, and then speed walked to my bedroom, dragging my suitcase behind me.

I left my leggings, converse and red flannel on as I was already quite warm. I gave my hair a quick brush, trying not to ruin the curls that were softly lying on my chest area. I applied a little foundation and re-applied mascara.  I grabbed my sunnies, wallet, keys and phone then jogged out the door, pacing towards my car. As soon as I jumped into the car ‘Treasure’ By Bruno Mars played through my speakers. I looooooved this song. It always makes me insanely happy.

“TREASURE, DO DO DOOO THAT IS WHAT YOU AREEEEE.”

I decided to just grab Niall some McDonalds. I ordered enough to feed probably 3 people – but there’s no doubt he will most likely eat it all.

I parked outside their little ‘tele-tubby’ village, as they liked to call it. I first knocked on Niall’s door to give him his food.

“Liam, that better be you with food. I’m starvin’!” He shouted, before opening the door. “Tiarna? Tiarna!”  He embraced me into a Horan hug as soon as he noticed the food.

“Hey Niall!” I grinned. “I hope this is enough-“

“It’s perfect!” He smiled widely sniffing the air then grabbing both sides of my head and kissing me on the forehead, exaggerating the ‘mwah’.