The Band I Thought I Knew // Liam Payne {Book 1}

Chapter 26

"Here are a few more" Karen smiles as she flips through the pages of Liam's baby book. The truth is, I have seem almost all of these there are only a few that I have not seen yet. Being in the fandom has caused to see a lot of things we probably shouldn't have. Liam and all the boys baby pictures being one of them.

"Such a cute little baby" I smile. Liam and his dad are actually somewhere else in the house catching up on events he has missed out on. Karen shuts the book and looks over at me.

"Can we speak woman to woman for a moment"

"Sure" I say it I am frightened.

"Liam has always been very special to us. We obviously have gotten to meet several other girlfriends but none of them have been like you"

"I just want to say, before you get into anything speech wise." I say gently. "I mentioned this before, I was a big fan, and I loved their music, but growing up a part of me always wondered about the real them you know?" She nods slowly, watching me as I describe the situation. "I knew the media them, what was portrayed to us but not them. I am sure you have heard this before, and I know without him being famous I wouldnt know him, but I would love to know him either way, I am in this for as long as he wants me to be and I would never dream of hurting him" My eyes well up with tear and I let a few slip before letting out a small gentle laugh. Karen takes my hand in hers and smiles

"Kira. . ." I shake my head

"He is so important to me, and regardless of his social status, I am so in love with him." I wipe my eyes with my free hand "I would never hurt him, I dont have it in my heart to do so, I just dont"

"Kira. . .I am sure you know Liam has medical issues, he is fine now, clearly, but one condition we never prepared for was a broken heart." She runs her thumb against my knuckles "He falls so easily. . .and their intentions were never pure. . .but I see in you something I never saw in any of the other girls we got to meet" I nod, understanding exactly what she means. I dont want to seem immodest but I dont think anyone understands what6 its like to be on the outside looking in.

"I am sorry that he has had to experience heartbreak, hopefully I will never have to"

"If I know my son at all, you wont, we would be honored to have you be apart of our family"

"I would be honored to be included" I smile "Can I hug you"

"Oh of course my love" she lunges forward and I hug her tightly. I thought this was going to go so badly, but I should have known better. This woman is practically a saint.

"Well hopefully things dont fall apart" I hear as Geoff and Liam enter the room again.

"Well you guys, this was a very nice time but I do leave for tour soon again, and Kira I believe has to work tomorrow, we will have to get going." Liam says and comes over to his mum. She stands up to hug him and he kisses her head. I stand up, she turns to me and hugs me again. Geoff comes over and hugs me as well, I smile up at him and he takes my hand and kisses it.

"I am gonna let you say goodbye to your parents since you wont be seeing them for a while okay" I smile. I walk toward the door and open it before stepping outside. The chilly air hits me and I shiver, I didnt think this plan to let them talk all the way through. I go over to the car hoping he has it unlocked. I tug on the door and it opens, I get in and buckle up. I watch the door, I see he light from inside and then both his parents follow him outside. I watch Karen shiver, Geoff rubs her arms as they say a final goodbye to Liam. He hugs them both one final time before giving them a wave. They wave to me and I wave back to them while Liam gets in the car.

"You ready" I nod my head before looking at him in the eyes.

"Liam, I love you"

"I love you so much more" He smiles and connects our lips gently.