No Control

A Little Bit Longer

Confession: I use to love the Jonas Brothers. Not as much as I love 1D, obviously, but I enjoyed their music.

Sorry for no update last week. I tried so hard, but I needed a break from a lot of things. Love you guys 💕

Chapter 71:

HARRY

"Harry? Oh my goodness, I'm so glad to see you." Gabby said, smiling as she walked over to pull me into a hug, doing the same to Louis as we broke away. "How are you two?" She questioned, and I didn't know how to answer.

I was afraid to come back here, honestly. I wasn't in a safe state of mind, and I didn't want Avianna seeing me so down, but after everything with my parents this morning, I knew I needed to start taking control of my life and do all I could to be happy.

"I'm fine." I simply stated, and I really did feel okay in this moment. Louis was holding onto my hand, and I saw Avianna playing with two dolls by herself, her back to us as she continued on. "How is she?" I asked, smiling at how precious she was.

"She's good. She's been telling me about how Louis promised you both would come back for her. She'll be absolutely thrilled to see you both." She said, a big smile on her face. She turned to look at the little girl and motioned for us to go over to her.

I looked back at Louis as he nodded and began to walk along with me over to her. I couldn't help but imagine us doing exactly this with approved adoption at our hands. It was such a unrealistic wish. I was unstable, didn't have a job, and Louis had a criminal past. They didn't know that yet, but if they searched it up they would find it.

We finally reached her, and I smiled as Louis bent down behind her and said "Guess who came back?"

Avianna froze for a second before turning with disbelief in her eyes. A smile immediately took place on her lips as she registered Louis, and I couldn't help but laugh as she screamed his name in happiness. "Louis!" She yelled before tackling him in a hug. My heart clenched at the cuteness, and I felt a bit disappointed that something like this would be impossible for us to have.

"Hey, little one. Look who else is here?" Louis said, pointing over at me, and Avianna seemed happy but reserved as she walked over to me. I saw her playing with her fingers before looking up at me.

"Do you still not want me?" She asked quietly, her innocent little face showing fear and hope. I can't believe I ever yelled at her, and I still felt bad about it.

"Of course I want you. We're best friends, yeah? You're a little princess." I said, bending down so that I was eye level with her, and I saw little tears fill her eyes as she smiled with so much joy.

"And you're a pretty princess, too." She said, walking to me and I wrapped my arms around her as she hugged me, resting her little chin on my shoulder. "The prettiest princess." She whispered. "I missed you." She said, and I felt tears building in my eyes.

She was so sweet and so innocent, and I hated the fact that I was ruined. Someone she looked up to was terribly hurt, but she still missed me. Even after all I said to her.

"What's wrong?" She asked, pulling away. "Do you not feel well?" She looked me in the eyes before she put her hand to my forehead, and I couldn't help but laugh a little.

"I'm okay. Just going through some things that you don't have to worry about." I assured, holding onto her little hands as I offered up a kind smile. "Why don't you go play dolls with Louis while I talk to Gabby for a second." I suggested, and she nodded, giving me another small hug before taking Louis' hands and dragging him behind her.