If It's What You Want A Harry Styles Fanfiction || h. s.

Chapter 86

Ashley was making a fresh pot of tea when Harry came back inside. "Let me finish that up. Do you want to lay down or stretch out on the sofa?"

"I'm going to relax on the bed. I need to talk to Steve. I'm sure he's worried sick."

"Be in shortly," said Harry as he hugged her.

Ashley plumped up the pillows and slipped off the jeans she'd pulled on right before her aunt came over. She turned on the television and began flipping through the channels as she waited for Steve to answer his phone.

"What's wrong?" he asked immediately.

"I need you to listen carefully."

"Jesus, Ashley, what is it?"

"Please do not breathe a word to anyone. Promise?"

"You know me, honey."

"It's really early, but I'm pregnant and yes, it's a surprise to us."

"I know that you didn't have unprotected sex."

"You are right. A condom broke about 6 weeks ago."

"Can I come over later?" asked Steve.

"Sure. Is everything okay?"

"Perfect. I love you, honey" he said.

"I love you as well. See you in a bit."

As soon as she disconnected the phone, she called Kristen.

"Ashley, I was wondering when I'd hear from you!"

"Hi, how are you? How's Colin?"

"We're good. Can't wait to see him again. I miss him so much."

"I can imagine. Listen I need to talk with you about something," said Ashley nervously.

"What's up?"

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Harry waited for what felt like forever as the phone rang a fourth time.

"Hello, Harry. How are you?"

"Fine. How are you?"

"Good, everything's great. How was the flight?"

"Smooth. We got in on time. Mum?"

"Yes?"

"Ashley is pregnant."

"Should I be excited?"

"Yes," he said beginning to cry.

"Aw, babe. It's going to be okay. Listen, would you like Robin and I to fly out for a few days?"

"Could you?

"Absolutely. Let me check flights and I'll call you back shortly."

"Thanks, Mum."

"I love you."

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Harry wiped his face with the back of his hand and picked up the tray from the kitchen counter. Ashley was just disconnecting a call when he walked in.

"Everything alright?" he asked in a still-husky voice.

"Yes. Are you okay?" she asked.

"Not really. I just got off the phone with my mum. She and Robin are going to fly in for a few days."

"Harry, I'm so sorry. I've been self-absorbed and not stopped to think about how you must be feeling. I'm really sorry," she said holding her arms out to him.