Adopted by One Direction

Chapter 3

Sophie's POV:

I was currently sitting in the back of a car with Harry beside me, Niall and Zayn were in the middle seat and Liam was in the front driving with Louis beside him. I'm guessing Mrs Carter told them that I might run because as soon as we got in the car they locked the doors and they have kept staring at me ever since we left the orphanage. It's making me very uncomfortable so I just keep looking out the window. They tried starting a conversation but when I only replied to them with nods and shaking my head they gave up and let me be.

After a 30 minutes' drive, we pull up to a big white house which looks like a freaking mansion. Are these guys rich or something?

"Welcome to your new home Sophie" Harry says and smiles. I look at the house and the garden, planning my way out for my escape. Sure they seem nice now but I know how it's going to be, and I need to be far away from here by then. Louis opens the door for us and as I climb out of the car he grabs my hand and holds it tight, ignoring my flinching when he touches me. He doesn't let go of me until we're inside the house.

"Let's go and check out your room" Zayn says and reaches for my bag to carry it for me. But since I have my journal and sketchbook in it I take a step back and holds it closer to me. He frowns but let me keep it and starts walking up the stairs to the second floor. I walk right behind him as I have been thought. Never walk beside them, never look them in the eyes and never talk without permission. If you do any of this it's a sign of disrespect and you will be punished. I learned that the hard way at the last place where I was adopted by a horrible couple.

So I walk in my rightful place behind Zayn with my head down. I hear the others coming after us as we stopped in front of a white wooden door.

"We didn't know how to decorate your room, which colors you like and so but if you don't like it we can change it" Zayn says and opens the door. I follow him inside and slowly lifts my head so I can see my room. What I see makes me lose my breath. It's the most beautiful room I have ever seen, it's all white and pink. It has a huge bed, a desk, a big couch which is placed in front of a flat-screen and there's even a walk-in closet. The bed, couch and desk are all white with pink pillows and details. I look around with wide eyes, still standing behind Zayn. He turns around and looks at me with a worried expression.

"You don't like it?" he says.

I guess it's okay for me to speak as he waits for me to answer.

"I love it, it's just too much you didn't have to do all of this" I say quietly.

"We want to" Niall speaks up from the back. "You're our daughter now and you deserve the best"

Our daughter. He said that I'm their daughter. No one of the others who have adopted me has ever called me their daughter, I was their property. Maybe these boys are different? Or maybe they're trying to make me trust them before they show what they're really like.

Zayn's POV:

Sophie looked so adorable when she saw her room, her beautiful green eyes almost doubled in size. But right now she has a worried look on her face, was is something we said? Niall just said that she's our daughter and she deserves the best, which she really does. I can't believe how much I care for this little girl who I have just met a couple of hours ago, but it just feels right. Like she's supposed to be my daughter, our daughter.

"Are you okay sweetie?" Louis asks her.

"Yes, I'm fine" she mumbles and looks down on the floor. "I-I'm sorry to bother you but could you please tell me where the bathroom is?" she continues nervously.

"Of course honey and you're not bothering us okay? You can always ask us if you have any questions, no matter what it's about" Harry tells her. She just nods and follows Harry as he walks her to the bathroom.

"This is your bathroom. When you're done come downstairs, there are a few things we need to talk to you about"

She nods and closes the door behind her. The lads and I make our way down to the couches in the living room.

"So what exactly are we talking to Sophie about now?" Niall asks while he's looking at Liam.

"I think it's a good idea if we tell her that we're famous and what we do, talk about the house rules and maybe get her to talk to us more especially about the whole running thing" Liam says.

"Sounds like a plan" I say and checks the time. She's been in there for quite some time now.

"Yeah, we need to know what has happened to her so we can help her. She needs to know that's she's safe here" Harry says with a stern look. 

We all nod in agreement. We then sit in silence for a few minutes, deep in our thoughts when we hear small footsteps coming down the stairs. Sophie comes into the living room with her head down, standing awkwardly in the doorway.

Sophie's POV:

I didn't need to use the bathroom, I just needed to be alone for a couple of minutes. After 15 minutes I decided it was time to go downstairs before they come and get me. I slowly make my way down the stairs and into what looks like the living room. I see all the boys sitting in the three couches, watching me as I walk in. I bow my head down and stops in the doorway.

"Come here baby girl" Liam says and pats the seat next to him. I make my way over to him and carefully sits at the edge of the couch.

"Now, there are a few things we need to talk to you about" Liam says and I can tell all the guys are on edge as if they are scared for my reaction.

"First we need to tell you what we do for a living. We are singers and are members of a group called One Direction" he continues and looks at me carefully.

"That means that we're famous and we have people who follow us to take a picture of us. We also travel a lot and do concerts" they all get quiet and wait for me to say something. I don't know how to respond so I just nod.

"That also means that you'll be travelling with us" Liam says.

"Okay" I say quietly. Liam looks at me carefully, unsure if he should continue.

"We also need to talk to you about the house rules" he says. I just nod.

"Rule number one; you need to listen to us, we're your dads now"

"Rule number two; no lies, if we ask you something you must answer truthfully"

"And rule number three; no violence, no matter how angry you or we get no one is hurting anyone, okay?" he asks. I nod.

"Sophie I need you to answer me" he says.

"Yes" I say. He takes his arm around me and carefully hugs me, ignoring when I flinch.

"Now there's only one thing left. Before we left the orphanage Mrs Carter told us about your habit of running away" Liam speaks softly. I get really nervous and my hands are starting to shake.

"Can you promise us that you won't run from us baby girl?" he says.

"I promise" I say, though I have no intention of keeping that promise. I just say what they want to hear.

"Perfect, now let's go eat" Niall says happily.

Oh no, this is not good.