Across boundaries (1D series - Book two)

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"Allie?" Mia called out into my room.

I looked up at her, "Yes?"

"I have to go down to Bermuda for a conference this weekend. Would you like to come along?"

I shook my head, "I can't make it. I promised Niall I'll visit his family."

She chuckled, "Meeting the parents huh?"

I rolled my eyes, "It's his birthday."

"So, what did you get him for his birthday?"

"It's a secret," I grinned.

"Is Sammy going along?"

"Nope."

"Maybe I'll get her to go with me..."

"Not a bad idea," I nodded.

It had been a month since I vacated Sophia and moved to Agape. It felt good to have Mia and Venn nearby but I had to let go quite a number of my palace staff since there was more than enough people at Agape.

The Duke had been keeping quiet about things and he did withdraw his investments in Genovian funds. Times were tough but we survived.

However, the pity was that I lost Chester. He moved out of Genovian and went to stay with his parents in France. He was after all; my good friend and I missed him.

"When are you leaving?" Mia asked.

"Tomorrow."

"And when will you be back?"

"Next Tuesday."

She nodded, "Don't forget the Council meeting."

I winced. The Council meeting took place once a month to discuss state matters and I was sure the topic of Gringham funds would be brought up by my beloved Prime Minister. I was not looking forward to it.

"I know," I said.

"Anyway, have a good time in Ireland."

"I will," I smiled.

There was no doubt about it.

*****

I arrived in Dublin before noon and there was already a large crowd built up at the airport. News of Niall Horan returning home was big news and everyone was here to cheer or wish him a happy birthday.

The boys had returned to London the night before and Niall was catching the first flight back to Dublin.

Initially, I wanted to give him a lift but Mia needed the plane back to fly to Bermuda.

As I sat there at the airport, I wondered how Niall was going to smuggle me home without us being captured by the paparazzi.

It was easy to know when he had arrived for the crowd went wild and crazy. Recently, Niall landed himself in the news for pointing out about the craziness of these fans. I knew how irritated he felt sometimes and being the outspoken person he was, he could only swear in his own bedroom. But sometimes, you really need more patience and tolerance especially when you were a public figure. I understood it perfectly well.

"Miss Allyson?" a guy stopped next to me. "I'm Bobby, Niall's father."

The same piercing blue eyes smiled at me. "Mr. Horan?"

"Just call me Bobby," he smiled as he helped me out with my bags. "Come, let's get you up the car first."

That was the plan. Niall's father would pick us up from the airport but I was to get into the car first before Niall, hopefully to avoid suspicion. If seen, people would probably assume that I was a relative – since I had a pair of equally blue eyes.