Bitter Sweet ∞ Harry Styles

❝Two ❞

 

Reese’s POV

 

After the wonderful night with Liam, we decided we’d call it a night and go to his house. On the way there, I was nervous and scared. What would Liam’s parents think? What if they’ll think negative thoughts about me? I really, really don’t want that. But I don’t have a choice anymore. I can’t make Liam stop the car and if he did, where am I going to find a place to stay in in this hour of the night?

 

I let out a shaky breath as I leaned back against the car seat and closed my eyes praying that this would be over.

 

“You look nervous,” Liam’s voice broke the silence. I didn’t answer but instead I made myself comfortable on my seat and try to make the nervousness go away.

 

 I suddenly flinched when I felt a hand on my lap and I opened my eyes to see Liam’s large hand rubbing my thigh back and forth while his eyes were glued on the road. “Don’t worry, okay? I assure you, they’ll be fine with it.”

 

I sighed as I leaned my head back on the car window and stared out.

 

After several minutes the car stopped and I fluttered my eyes open to see a huge house in front of me. I gaped at the view. It was wide, and it has two floors. There was a balcony in front and there was a small flight of stairs that led you to the wooden door. The house was painted white and there were a lot of lights flickering in the front yard. It actually looked wonderful.

 

“Wow, Liam.” I breathed as I continued to gape at the view. I heard him chuckle and cold wind entered the car once Liam opened his side of the door. I quickly followed, gripping my suitcase tightly as I stared at the house. His parents and sisters could be in there, doing heaven knows what. I gulped as Liam placed a hand on my back and led me up to the door. He rang the doorbell and this time my legs were shaking. Liam noticed me looking scared and so he patted my back and whispered in my ear.

 

“Don’t be scared.”

 

That’s when the door flew open revealing a beautiful woman with blonde hair. She has glasses and wrinkles appeared on the sides of her face when she smiled at Liam. I’m guessing she’s Liam’s mother.

 

“Liam! Hello love,” she greeted as they both hugged and kissed.

 

“Good evening mum, this is a friend I met earlier, Reese Valentine. She needs a place to stay in since she just got out of the orphanage.” Liam introduced and I smiled at her.

 

She gasped and pity covered her beautiful face. “Oh, dear. What do you mean she just got out of the orphanage?” she asked as she looked back at Liam. She was holding my left hand while I just gripped on my suitcase with my right.

 

“Long story. I’ll tell you inside. Is it okay if she stays here until we find her a flat?” Liam asked and her mum quickly nodded as she looked back at me.

 

“Of course, of course. Come inside dear. You are very welcome.” She said as she let us in.

 

“Thank you so much, Mrs. Payne. This means so much.” I thanked as I gave her a warm smile.