LOVED YOU FIRST // N.H.

Chapter 6

BROOKE'S POV

When Niall and I entered my apartment, I immediately headed over to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of wine and glasses.  I placed the glasses on the table and poured the wine in the glasses, giving Niall his glass. We cheer to our friendship and soon after that whole bottle of wine was gone, and I was completely drunk, not aware of my actions. Unlike me, Niall was just a bit tipsy since he had a high tolerance on alcohol. My drunk self decided to spill the beans.

'' I'm engaged. '' I suddenly said, without any warning. Niall looked at me confused, not understanding what I just said. '' You're what? '' He chuckled thinking I'm joking since I was pretty wasted, but boy he was very wrong. 

'' Alex proposed to me, and I said yes. I'm getting married. '' I repeated once again. He looked completely shocked at my confession. My brain sobered a bit after I processed that he's gonna probably gonna get mad at me for not telling him sooner. '' When did he propose? '' he asked softly, and I felt my eyes tearing up. '' Few weeks ago..'' I say quietly hoping he wouldn't hear me. He looked at me and I could see his eyes were sad even tho he had a shy smile on his face. It's like I could see and hear his heart breaking by just looking into his eyes.

'' Why didn't you tell me as soon as he proposed? I could've ta ken you guys out and we could've celebrate it. Why did you keep it a secret? '' he asked all of the questions I hoped he wouldn't ask. I just gave him a sad smile before giving him a simple answer. '' I was afraid of losing you. '' He sighed and pulled me closer to him, pulling me into a hug. 

'' I'm leaving in a few days for the rest of the tour. But I promise I'll always be there for you, no matter what. I wouldn't want to miss my best friend's hopefully only wedding. God you're gonna look so beautiful in the white dress, fuck Alex is a lucky guy for marrying you. '' He pressed a kissed on my temple and I squeezed my eyes shut. I felt tiredness starting to take over my body, so I got up suddenly, making myself feeling dizzy. A not so familiar feeling started building up in my stomach, making me to run over to bathroom, throwing up my soul into the toilet. Niall was quick to come over to my side and held my hair. After I was finished throwing up, I brushed my teeth making the vomit taste disappear. Niall was still there making sure I was okay. 

'' You should go rest princess, you look exhausted. '' I nodded my head, making my way over to my room. Alex was working the night shift, that meaning that he's gonna come home soon, since it was almost 4 in the morning. I quickly changed into my pj's and took off my makeup before laying down in bed. Niall came in the room, crunching down in front of me. He placed a small kiss on my forehead, as I was slowly drifting to sleep. ''  Sleep well princess, I love you. '' He whispered almost as if he didn't want me to hear it. Maybe he didn't say it and I was just dreaming that. But I'll never know the answer to that, because that was last time I saw Niall before he left to finish his tour.

FEW WEEKS LATER

Tonight was the night when Alex and I are officially announcing our engagement. My family, Alex's family, all of our friends - including Jenna and Niall, are coming to the dinner. I was really nervous of how people will react. It was time for us to head over to the restaurant, I was wearing a white bodycon lace dress, paired with nude heels. I looked at myself in the mirror and it was noticeable that I'm nervous. Alex must've seen me as he came over to me, hugging me from behind, leaving a trail of kisses down my neck trying to calm me down. He placed his head on my shoulder looking at us in the mirror. I smiled at our reflection, realizing how silly I'm acting. I'm in love with this man with my whole heart. 

'' Angel just relax a little. Everything will be fine. I know it't your anxiety that is making you even more nervous and I completely understand. You look really gorgeous babe and I'm so fucking proud of us and how far we've come. I remember three years ago when I first met you I thought ' God she's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen ' and now we're engaged and soon we'll be married. Can you believe that? " I wiped a tear that was running down my face. Alex kissed my cheek, still hugging me.

" God, I seriously don't deserve you, Alex. I love you so much. " I turned around so I was facing him. He smiled at me and kissed me. " I love you too, baby. Now let's go and tell them all that we're getting married. " he cheered and I just laughed. We drove to the restaurant where everybody was already waiting for us. As soon as they saw us, they stood up greeting us with hugs. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw all five boys together. I almost started crying as they hugged me all together. " Never in my wildest dream I would think that ot5 reunion would happen on my party. I love you all so much. " They laughed at my reaction telling me how silly I am. After few more minutes of catching up with the guys and the rest of the people at the table, Alex and I decided it's the time for us to break the news.

" As you all know, we invited all of you for a reason. Brooke and I have been together for 2 years now. And we've known each other for three years. " Alex motioned for me to continue. " Few weeks ago, we went out on a date in a nice restaurant and never have I expected for Alex to propose to me at that moment. What Alex doesn't know is that I've been secretly wishing for him to ask me the big question. And he finally did that night, so of course I said yes. We're getting married next year. " I giggled raising my left hand, showing them the ring. My mother gasped, clearly surprised with the announcement. She quickly got up from her seat, running over to my side hugging me.

" My baby is getting married. Oh my I'm not ready. I'm not surprised you're first one getting married and not your sister. " she whispered the last part making me chuckle at her comment. " Thank you mommy, I love you so much. " My eyes started tearing up for who knows what time today. It's real, I'm actually getting married.

" My baby is getting married. Alex you better take good care of her and don't hurt her ever. Understood? " my dad's comment scared my fiancé a little, making me chuckle at them. My older sister Maya was next to say something.

" Congrats sis, can't wait to get wasted on your wedding. " she laughed making me roll my eyes. " Wow so supportive, thank you tho. " after a few more congratulations, the boys were next. Niall was first one of them to spoke.

" Congratulations you two. Alex better take good care of her and watch over her. She can be pain in the ass sometimes, but you already know that. Just make sure she's happy. " He smiled at us making me smile too. When everyone has congratulated us, I reminded Alex that he needs to ask someone to be his Best Man. He nodded, before getting up, walking over to Niall. I was shocked when he asked Niall to be his best man, and clearly by his reaction, so was he, before accepting to be his best man. My heart was filled with happiness because the two man I love, were both here for me. But that feeling was gone as my conscious reminded me that I need to get over my feelings for Niall if I truly wanted to marry Alex. And that's going to be the hardest thing I'll ever have to do.