The Perfect Fathers (SEQUEL to The Perfect Parents)

Chapter One - Fighting

Harry’s POV

Things after the phone call yesterday aren’t so good. Louis didn’t come home until late and even then didn’t come to bed. Juliet was asking about him all night, I had to lie and say he was busy because I had no idea where he was. I don’t know if I did anything wrong but he won’t talk to me. It was driving me insane!

“Louis can we talk about something?” I asked quietly as he was getting dressed.

“Talk about what?” He asked back.

“Yesterday. Who were you with?” I questioned.

“I don’t need to tell you!” He snapped.

“I just want to know. Was it a guy?”

“It’s none of your business who I was with Harry. Now don’t ask again!” He snarled.

“Why are you acting like this Louis? Did I do something wrong?” I asked.

“I’m just not in the mood anymore.”

“Mood for what?”

“For you, us. I don’t know. I think we need some time apart.” He sighed.

“W-Why? Don’t you want to be with me anymore?” I sniffed. I knew he was cheating.

“I don’t know ok?! Things are just different now. Like with us. It’s harder than it was before Juliet came along.”

“It’s not her fault she was born Louis. Are you blaming our problems on our daughter?”

“No. I just think it would be best if we did take a break. I can stay with…mum.” He answered.

“Why? Why do you all of a sudden want to leave? There has to be a reason because I have no idea! I haven’t done anything.” I said loudly, trying not to wake Julie.

“It’s complicated Harry. I just don’t feel the same anymore. It’s not the way it used to be, when we used to go out late at night and watch the stars. Or we’d have dates and just cuddle on the couch. We don’t do things like that anymore.”

“Oh so you’re going to go find someone else to do it with? You knew things would change when we had a baby, you were ready for that. She’s our daughter Lou.” I sighed.

“I know and I love her to pieces but our relationship has changed because of her being born. I know that sounds terrible but you’re the love of my life, it’s not feeling that great anymore.”

“That’s not my fault. I don’t want to lose you or Juliet. I want us to be the perfect family again, the one everyone wanted to be. But if you’ve already made up your mind and found someone else don’t let me hold you back.” I sobbed.

“That’s not it. I haven’t found anyone else Harry. I love you and only you. I just think maybe the time apart will help us see how much we really mean to each other. And how great we have it.”

“I guess. But I already know how much you mean to me.” I mumbled.

“Don’t cry baby. Please. I didn’t mean to make you upset or anything. I love you.” He said sweetly.

“I love you too.” I smiled. He smiled back and kissed me.

“So what do you think about the whole separating thing?”

“We’re not separating are we?” I panicked.

“No I meant me going to mum’s for a few days?” He laughed.

“I guess I can handle Julie alone for a few days.”

“I’ll be back and then everything will be perfect.” He smiled again. I nodded. I hope it would be.