You & I

Chapter 22: Niall

I talked to Greg and told him what happened. He apologized and told me how he didn't know. He said that he wished I didn't get involved, but was happy that I got out. I had to tell him a little bit about Roxanne and how we were both hiding from Dominic, Will, and Hector. Greg promised me that he would help me whatever way he could and I was grateful for that.

Mum and Roxanne were hanging out in the kitchen as Dad, Greg, and I watched football. I took a few glances over at Roxanne every few times. She was always laughing and helping Mum while they cooked dinner together. When the commercials were on, I decided to get up and grab a beer for my brother and dad.

"He's a great, Maura. You raised him well," Roxanne said as she cut the vegetables. They were both facing away from me. I leaned against the wall, listening to Roxanne and Mum's conversation.

"Thank you, Roxanne. From what I can see, you're a very genuine girl. Your parents must've raised you well too. Where are they now?"

Roxanne cleared her throat, "My parents died when I was fifteen. I was adopted by my mom's close friend when I was sixteen."

"Oh, Sweetheart, I'm sorry."

Roxanne shrugged, "It's alright."

"I'm sure they're proud of you and are smiling at you in Heaven."

I watched at Roxanne weakly smiled, "I hope so."

Deciding to make an appearance, I clanked the empty bottles together and threw them away. I smiled at Mum and Roxanne, "What are my two favorite girls gossiping about?"

Maura smiled, "I like this one, Niall. She even knows how to cook. I can tell that she's a keeper and can handle you."

I smiled and kissed Mum on the cheek and Roxanne on the top of her head, "I think she's a keeper too. Is dinner almost ready?"

"Almost, but we have to wait for Denise."

"Greg's girlfriend during high school," I frowned.

"Greg's fiancé," Mum corrected.

I frowned, "When did Greg propose to Denise?"

"I proposed when I found out she was pregnant with my son a year ago," Greg answered from behind me. "His name is Theo and they're coming here for dinner."

"I'm so confused," I admitted.

Greg shrugged, "What's confusing about it?"

Roxanne cleared her throat, "Niall, they obviously kept in touch with each other while Greg was in jail. And sometimes jails can allow special visitors to come."

I smirked at Greg, "That's interesting. I'm kind of excited to know how you're going to tell my nephew that Denise and you created him during a visit in prison."

Greg grimaced at me, "Shut up. I don't care if Roxanne is here. I'll kick your ass."

"I don't care how old you are," Maura looked at Greg. "I will still put soap in your mouth if you use that kind of language in my house."

"Sorry, Mum," Greg smiled. "Come on, let's go back to the game."

I kissed Roxanne on the cheek and went back into the living room. The game ended and dinner was ready. When we were going to eat, Denise came in. My eyes focused on the little boy in her arms. Greg kissed Denise on the cheek and introduced me to Theo. I couldn't help but smile at the little boy's blonde hair and his blue eyes. He had the Horan genes.

I laughed, "Thank God, he didn't pick up a lot of Greg's genes!"

Greg punched me playfully and laughed, "Very funny, Niall. Why don't you hold him?"