Unexpected

Chapter 26

I'm rudely awoken by my alarm. I reach for my phone. A message is written on the screen *shopping*. It can wait. I roll over onto Niall's chest and shut my eyes again. Shopping. For my gallery.

I sit bolt upright and force myself awake. I run to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. Then I run back to the bedroom and strip off the dress that I'm still wearing. I grab a pair of jeans and a random top with daisies printed all over it. I quickly pull my hair up into a messy ponytail before I jump on to the bed in attempt of waking Niall which proves much harder than I thought. He rolls over and groans. He had this coming.

I gently climb off the bed and walk into the bathroom. I grab a small face towel and put it under the cold tap. I squeeze most of the excess water out before I walk back into the room again. I squeeze and twist the towel over Niall's. The water hits his back and neck. He makes a weird strangled noise and sits bolt up right. I go from a smile into a silent giggle. Niall clambers out of bed with a half smile and half scowl.

"I hate you." He mutters.

"Same." I reply.

I hit the bed full force. I blink and see Niall on top of me.

"Get dressed." I say just as he leans in and kisses me.

"Morning sex?"

"Nooo. Get dressed now please." I practically beg.

"Of course." He grins and helps me up once he's got off me.

I run downstairs to get breakfast. I usually skip breakfast but id rather eat that than eat in front of loads of people whilst shopping.

The toast pops as I boil the kettle. I run over and I grab the toast to butter. Its only one piece but it will hopefully fill me up. I start eating it and notice I get full by the time I'm half way down the slice. I still eat it but leave the crust and then I finish making my cup of tea. I sip it slowly and it calms me down instantly. It's only shopping.

I switched the t.v on and let the news play in the background. It was a load of toss until I heard Niall's name. I turn the volume up and listen intently on the words 'does Niall Horan have a girlfriend?' and I stare at the awful pictures of us. Well me because Niall looks stunning as always.

"Niall!" I scream, "We're on the bloody t.v screen!" I shout at him as he stumbles down the stares still getting his top on.

"What the hell are you.." I turn his head to the side so he can see the t.v.

"What the fuck? No no." Niall walks off and he seems angry.

"Hey, it's all cool." I smile even though I wanted to rip the t.v from the wall.

"No it isn't."

"It was going to come out at some point." I hug Niall in hopes of relaxing him.

"Yeah but not like that. I wanted to tell everyone not those dumb ass reporters." Niall turns around and rests his head on my shoulder.

"We'll go out today, try to have a good day and sort it out tonight. Okay?"

"Yeah. We'll meet Ash in town."

I follow Niall outside and I think we are actually going to use his white Mercedes instead of a company car. I climb into the passenger side and relax into the seat. I quickly text Ash telling him that we're on our way.

.............

I shut my eyes and then the car stops. I re-open my eyes to see a blank grey wall. We're in a car parking spot. We're in town already.

Niall climbs out and grabs his hoodie. He puts it on and the pulls his hood up along with putting some sunglasses on.

I climb out and I meet Niall's hand. He grips it tightly and leads me off to the shops. All I want is a black jumpsuit with a gold chunky necklace. I pull out my phone to see a text from Ash.

"Ash is outside macy's." I say to Niall. He picks up his speed and we are with Ash in seconds.

Apparently macy's was a good store so I'm forced to go in to the maddening crowds. I look around but see nothing that I really like. They didn't even have any jumpsuits in.

And after three hours of shopping both Niall and Ash have bought something and I have nothing. This is my typical shopping day.

"Okay, you guys go get something to eat and I'll meet you there." I decide.

Niall hugs me goodbye and gives me a quick goodbye kiss. I head towards the small shops that are family owned. The prices will be higher but they'll have unique stuff in it. I walk into a silver boutique. They have really stunning dressed but none that would look good on me. I go to the back of the store and I'm about to give up when I find a long black maxi dress with a gold chain going down the middle. It's a bit revealing along the chest and top of stomach but I really like it. And I could wear the shoes Niall bought me with it. I grab my size and then try it on.

I feel awkward with it on my but it's so stunning. I take it off and buy it. The lady gives me a discount and I offer for her to come to my opening of my gallery. I ring Niall and we agree to meet at his car.