Our Little Secret {n.h}

chapter 25

"Hey, girly, how are you feeling?" I asked, pulling Louise into a hug, struggling because of the huge bump.

"Ready for this thing to come out." She groaned and I laughed a little, hooking my arm with hers. "If he doesn't come by next Thursday, they're breaking my water."

"You better call me when it does happen. I wanna come meet by god son." I bumped my hip with hers as we walked into the wedding dress boutique. "Maura got stuck in traffic but she'll be here in the next few minutes. She said to go ahead and start looking."

Louise nodded and we slowly walked around the boutique, picking a few out and handing them to the consultant to hang up in the dressing room. I smiled at one that Louise held up and she handed it to the consultant. After a few minutes, Maura came into the store, coming over to hug me. She started looking too and picked out one that she liked. I went into the dressing room and took off my many layers, having the woman help me put the dresses on. I walked out and immediately Louise started crying.

"Louise." I lightly laughed. "What's the matter?"

"I'm sorry. My hormones are crazy and my best friend is getting married." She said, laughing and wiping her cheeks. "Just ignore me. I cry a lot these days for no reason."

I laughed and nodded, stepping up onto the podium to look at the dress in the mirror. I cocked my head to the side and we all decided we didn't like it. After about six more dresses, I began to lose hope. I could tell Maura and Louise were getting a bit tired and I was too. I hated shopping. I tried on the last one that was on the rack and immediately smiled. I absolutely loved it. I went out to the main room and Louise smiled as I stepped onto the podium.

"Okay, this is freaking perfect." I said and they both nodded, smiles on their face.

"I love it." Maura said and I smiled as the consultant put a veil on my head, making everything come together.

"Holy shit." Louise said and I laughed, thinking that she was just agreeing. "Oh my god."

"Are you excited?" I joked and she shook her head, pressing a hand to her protruding stomach.

"My water just broke." She breathed out and I quickly turned around, my eyes wide.

"Oh my god. We have to go to the hospital." I said and got down, taking the veil off.

"No, no. Get your dress. Harry can come get me." She said and I shook my head.

"Louise, you guys live half an hour from here. Let me change and I'll take you."

Louise nodded and I rushed to the dressing room, taking the dress off. I put my clothes back on and stumbled out to the main room, helping Louise up. Maura told me to hand her my card and she would get the dress for me and keep it at her house until the wedding. I thanked her and helped Louise out to my car, opening the door for her. I ran around and pulled out of the lot, speeding to the hospital. I pulled my phone out and clicked on Harry's name, hearing it dial so I put it on speaker.

"Yello?" He answered and I stopped at a stop light and Louise groaned in pain. "Oh my god, did you and Niall butt dial me while having sex?"

"No!" I all but yelled and went through the light. "Louise is in labor. We're on the way to the hospital."

"What?" He asked, probably panicking. "Oh, fuck. I'll be there in a few minutes. Louise, don't let that baby out until I'm there."

"If you aren't here, your balls will be on a stick." Louise breathed out and I laughed, turning into the hospital.

I found a parking spot and we went inside, getting Louise in a wheel chair. They took her to a room and she changed into a hospital gown, getting in the bed. I held her hand as they checked how dilated she was and she kept wincing in pain as contractions hit. I sat down in the plastic chair and and pulled my phone out, calling Niall. I asked if he could come to the hospital to give me compant. He agreed and I called Maura, thanking her for coming today and helping me with the dress. She assured it was no problem and said she would see me soon.