Finding Yourself

chapter 56

We finally reached Ireland after a long car journey and a ferry ride... which we nearly missed. I'm surprised we actually made it. With me and Harry rushing between my house and his to pack everything, plus saying goodbye to Zayn who was going away for work again and goodbye to Liam who was going back to Spain. It was so crazy but we made it.

Harrys mum, Anne, lived with Robin in a little village called Ardara. The houses were quite close together and it felt quite friendly. The view was beautiful and I think I'm going to like it here. We was only staying for a few days but still. I was quite nervous about meeting Anne and Robin, even though Harry told me not to be silly. I couldn't help but think I would do something wrong or say something stupid but I did hope they would like me, especially Anne.

We pulled up outside a little white house and Harry smiled at me.

"Don't look so worried." He laughed. "She'll love you, I promise."

He placed his soft lips on mine and brushed my cheek. "C'mon then."

We went round to the boot of the car and got the bags... well Harry got the bags, he refused to let me carry any.

We walked down the little path leading to Anne's front door and Harry rang the doorbell.

Seconds later Anne pulled the door open. She looked so happy. Her smile was bright and her shining eyes crinkled at the corners.

"You must be Melanie." She grinned, almost exploding.

"Yeah, Hi." I smiled back. I didn't really know what else to say. Damn it.

To my surprise she pulled me into a hug and squeezed me tight. "Harry has told me lots about you!"

"Oh has he?" I laughed.

She pulled herself away again and held me at arms length. "My gosh you're so pretty!"

"Thankyou." I giggled.

She was so full of energy and bursting with love, it made me wish my mum was like Anne.

"Oh yeah, hi mum, the journey was great, yeah I'm fine, thanks for asking." Harry joked, rolling his eyes.

"Is my baby jealous?" She said in a way you would speak to a one year old.

She pinched Harrys cheeks and kissed the bottom of his jaw line, because that all she could reach.

"I'll put the kettle on." She beamed.

Harry came closer to me and put his arm around my waist. "I told you she'd like you." He whispered, smiling.

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Me and Harry sat on one sofa and Anne and Robin sat on the other. The house was quite small but it was warm and welcoming. Baby pictures of Harry were hung neatly on the walls and I couldn't help but smile at them, even though Harry told me to stop looking.

"Do you still work in your coffee shop Melanie?" Anne said smiling at me. I don't think she's stopped smiling to be honest.

"Yeah, I have done for about 3 years now." I returned her smile and sipped on my coffee.

"Your boss is okay with you having time off then?"

"I'm my own boss so yeah." I giggled.

She grinned at me and Harry on the sofa and nudged Robins arm. "How cute do they look?"

Robin smiled and agreed. "Very cute love."

"How long have you been together now, Harry?" Anne asked.

"About 5 months." Harry replied squeezing my thigh.

"Oooh you've got it all to come then." Anne said smiling. "Bet your relationships been plain sailing! A bit of drama will prove your love for eachother I bet!"