"Your Still The One?" A Liam Fanfic Sequel to "Nobody Compares" by EB

Chapter 25

Darlyn's POV:

            " I really wish you didn't have to leave"

            "I'll be back"

            "I know" he says through gritted teeth.

            "But you won't" it pains me to say. I can see the guilt almost hidden in his eyes, and I tighten my grip in his.

            "I still can't believe we are going to be grandparents!" Karen exclaims as she opens her arms to embrace me in a emotional hug. She lets go quickly and holds on to her husband as he smiles proudly at both Liam and I.

            "I have no doubt in my mind that even though you are both still young, you are going to be excellent parents. I am so proud of the man you have become in such a short amount of time" he says to his son and tears start to prick in his eyes as he holds them back. I look up to Liam and I can see that the words have made a big emotional impact on him. Words he never thought his father would ever say to him, words that reminded everyone of how much their relationship has changed since the last time each other bonded together.

            "Thanks dad that means a lot".

            "We are going to miss you please come back soon though. I can't believe I am going to be an aunt either." Ruth joins in and Nicola not far behind smiles.

            "I knew there was something up your sleeve. So do the rest of the lads know yet?"

            "No you are all the only ones that know. I will tell them probably tonight after I take Darlyn to the airport. I can't believe I am going to be out touring so quick."

            Everyone stands in a midst of pure silence but we all understood this was the life one way or another he chose, and I followed.

            An hour later we are both standing at the gate of the airport and they are calling my flight.

            "I'm afraid that I will miss seen your belly grow and miss out on our baby" he says standing in front of me as his palm gently touches over my stomach. Which hasn't grown at all that much its only been a few days. But its his thought and simple gesture that counts.

            "Liam"  I say way too low in protest because it was barely audible.

            " I know there is going to be a point when you won't be able to fly out, and I don't want the baby born anywhere else but here. And I want the both of you to be fine and healthy"

            "We will be. And in the mean time it will gives us both time to get ready." I say as I place my hand on top of his.

            "I don't think we will ever be. I mean what if I am in Australia and your giving birth and I -"  I clutch the face of his frame in my hands.

            "No, what if's? We will get to that when we get there. I love you"

            "I love you. Call me I don't care what time or what I am doing..."

            " I promise... I swear to God I had never seen you so nervous before Payne"  a small laughs leaves him as his hand travels in front of him softly caressing the small stubble in his face.

            " Well your the cause of it all ever since I met you. Have a good flight and call me when you land okay?" he pulls me closer to him with his arms laced behind my back.