Ghost Of You (Liam Payne Fanfic)

Chapter 9: #Impressive

(Maya’s POV)

I had been home for three days now. I had avoided any contact with Jane as much as possible but today there was a lunch at my parent’s house with everyone on my mom’s side. I wish Liam was here they all want to meet him.  My parents and sister love him along with Serra and Makayla, but they are the only one out of my family that has met him. I really want him to meet everyone, I feel like it’s a good thing to do.  Carter was super close to my family and that’s how I hope Liam will be too. I know it will take time since he is busy on tour, but I hope it happens eventually. As I rolled out of bed I heard a knock at the door. I looked at my clock it was only 6:45 in the morning who was here so early?

I didn’t even bother to check how I looked before I opened the door. “Good morning love!” Liam chimed. I squealed and threw my arms around him hugging him as tight I as possible could. He hugged me and I buried my head into the crook of his neck. I let go a couple moments later and let him come inside. I noticed he had a bag. “Do you plan on staying?” I asked him with a laugh. “Oh yea, I’m here for about a week,” He laughed. I  couldn’t help but laugh more. “Well, why didn’t you tell me you were coming?” I asked him. “Well, you wouldn’t come home so I had to come to you plus we are on break,” He explained to me. “Good, you can come meet all my family today,” I told him as I took his bag.

“Wait…we can’t stay home?” Liam whined. “Sorry Charlie, but I have to go,” I said as I gave him a quick kiss on the check. “You are so mean!” He whined. “Go get something to eat I have to get ready,” I told him. I shuffled off to the bathroom but as I saw the pictures of Carter I froze.

“Maya, do you have any bread?” Liam asked as he entered the hallway. It snapped me back into reality. “Yeah, it’s probably in the breadbox by the toaster,” I told him. He nodded and stared at me. “What?” I asked him. He walked up to me and pulled me into his arms. “I know you miss him, I can tell every day.” He told me. “You can?” I asked him. He just nodded. I buried my face into his chest.  I had missed the way his arms wrap around me so perfectly I felt like nothing could possibly go wrong just in that moment. “I’m no Carter, but I promise I’ll try to be my best for you,” Liam whispered.

I didn’t say anything, I waited a few minutes and then walked into the bathroom. I looked into the mirror hoping that today would be good day. I heard Liam making noise in the kitchen probably making some breakfast. I curled my hair and did my makeup. I really didn’t want to go to this family gathering because I knew Jane would be there. Even better her whole family would be there. As I did my eye liner I couldn’t help but think about what life would be like if Carter was still here, would I be hating Jane at the moment? Or would be best friends just like we use to be?

“Maya! I knew you stole my hoodie!” Liam exclaimed. I can’t believe he didn’t noticed that before. When I snuck out of our hotel room I grabbed his hoodie to wear on the plane ride home. “Sorry, I needed it!” I called out. I could hear him laugh. I finished up with my makeup and headed to my room to get changed.  I put on my distressed skinny jeans with a black tank top and a red flannel. “Hurry up you slow poke!” Liam called. “Sorry looking this good takes time!” I joked.

 Soon we arrived at my parent’s house. “Is Jane going to be here?” Liam asked me. “Yeah, sorry about that,” I sighed as I parked the car. “What about Serra and Makayla?” He asked me. “No, this is only my mom’s family,” I told him. “Well, then,” He huffed. I leaned over and kissed his check. “I apologize in advance. They are crazy,” I assure him as we walk up to the front porch.