You're my One and Only

Chapter III

                                                                                     Chapter III

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“Baby, I’ve found a perfect house for you! It’s just few block away from here. I could walk there, it’ll be a good exercise for me and your mom!” My dad said, eyeing my mom.

“That’s good daddy. Is it far from...”

“Yeah.” He cut me off. “It’s far from their house. Don’t worry.” My dad pat my head. I smile and agree to take a look at the house.

2 days ago, I’ve asked mom to help me with getting a house around the neighborhood, a bit distance from their house and far from Maura’s house. Even thou I’m back here in Ireland, I’m still working with my old company but only as a part timer and I work at home. Giving me allowance to secure my life here while I get a proper job.

“Everything is packed!” my mom said holding a basket, Neil and Noel giggled behind her, excited for their picnic. I turn to them and they look up at me, their eyes are calling me. ‘Mommy?’ I smile and kneel down in front of them.

“Now, let me see! Are my prince ready?” I ask, they nodded, smiling showing me their teeth. “Hats?” I ask, they cupped their mouth and run up to their room to get their hat. “Don’t run on the stairs boys!” I warn them as I heard them walking out from their room.

“Do you want to come along honey?” my mom ask my dad.

“No, I’m going to meet up with Mr. Jack and tell him that we’re going to see the house tomorrow.” My dad said giving me a pat on the shoulder.

“Thanks daddy.” I said and hugged him.

***

“Look at them! They are look so alike.” My mom said not looking away from the boys.

“Mom, they are identical twins!” I remind her. She turn to me and let out a small laugh. “I forgot about that.” My mom said and we laughed.

It feels so good to be out here, hearing the birds chirping, the wind blowing through your hair, perfect sunlight, and children laughter. I took another sip of the red wine that my mom packed along and put it down. I sat next to my mother and join her watching the boys playing with other children. 3 years old and making friends, just like what the doctor told me. The boys are developing real good accept they are still not talking. Doctor said it’ll take them a while, I just need to talk to them regular and guide them.

It was getting late and the boys should be tired, mom and I packed the things back and I went to get the boys. “Williams... We’re leaving. Come along.” I stretch out my hand for them and they catches it. Laughing, breathing heavily and sweating. I often use William when I needed to call both of them. As we walk towards back to my mother, I stopped. My heart started to beat fast and my head began to spin as if the world is spinning so fast.

It was him, wearing white t-shirt, knee length black pants, black and white sneakers with his family. Greg, Maura, Chris, Bob and a beautiful girl. It seems like they are off to somewhere. I prayed, begging to god that he would just walk pass by and won’t notice me. But no such luck, he turn his head to my direction when my mom yelled out my name. “Neave!” Everyone turn their head to me. Maura, Bob and Chris face changed, Greg stay the same. The blond girl next to Niall looked at me confused, then back to Niall who is looking at me, straight into my eyes as if he’s trying to remember, is that really her?

The boys pulled my hand and I snapped out, I look down at the boys and apologize to them. My mom ran towards me and asked what’s wrong. I told her to turn around and when she did, he and his family was walking towards us, Maura, Bob and Chris fake smiling, pretended to be surprise to see us. My mom turn to me and I didn’t say anything. My mom played along.

“Niall! Is that really you? You’ve grown into a handsome lad didn’t you.” My mom said, touching Niall’s hair, Niall’s hand and hugged him.

Niall James Horan, the father of my boys. A lot has change, his hair but still kept his dirty blonde hair. His body, tougher than before. Guess he work out a lot. Fame does chance his look, physically. From what I see in all their interviews and videos, he’s still has the same personality as before. Just matured a bit.

“You look stunning as always Mrs. Patrick.” He said. Well glad he hasn’t lost his charmer.

He turn his head to me and let my mom go. He walk slowly towards me and I tried to look anywhere but him. The boys pulled me away when he was closed to me. “Sorry, did I scare them?” he asked. I just shook my head.

“hey.” Was all I said to him.

“Neave? Wow you... You’ve grown and changed! It’s been ages! Where have you been? How are you?” he asked, loud as usual.

“Yeah, I’ve grown and changed. I moved to New York 3 years ago. I’m good. You?” I didn’t have to ask him how he is doing. I know he’s been doing great.

“Yeah I’m fine! Are they yours?” he kneel down to say hi to the boys. His sons. “When did you get marry?” he look up at me and smiles. “And who is that lucky guy?” he continue.

“I got to go now. Have a nice day.” I said and walked away.

I didn’t looked back and went to the car, I could feel my heart beating in pain, and my chest began to feel like there’s no air. I wanted to scream out loud but I couldn’t. My mom didn’t say a word, not a word was mention to me that night.

I was angry but I know I shouldn’t be because it wasn’t his fault. He was innocent. He didn’t know and he was being nice. He probably think I’m such a slut, getting myself fucked up and got pregnant. Raising child on my own and not married. Why did I ever thought for a second that he would still love me? He probably stopped loving me 3 years ago, when he left to join X-Factor. How am I going to go through all this? How am I going to live my life without worrying about all this shit? I wouldn’t want to leave, I want the boys to grow up here. I want them to know where they belong. Here in Raithin, Mullingar!