Fallen || n.h.

Chapter 43

I woke up sweating and tears spilling out of my eyes. I glanced at the clock on the nightstand.

6:45 a.m.

I crawled slowly out of bed and went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. I almost screamed as I saw my husband leaning up against the counter.

" Niall, you scared me! " I whisper-yelled.

He smiled lightly and pulled me into a warm hug.

" Sorry, babe. What are you doing up anyways? " he asked, kissing the top of my head.

" I had that dream again.. " I stated, grabbing a cup and filling it with water.

He raised his eyebrow in confusion.

" You know..the one about how we met but then it all turns into a nightmare? " I explained.

He thought for a minute, then nodded his head. " Yeah.. "

Suddenly, a little figure stumbled sleepily into the room. I smiled and sighed.

" Malanina Grace, it is too early in the morning for you to be awake. " I scolded lightly as I scooped her up into my arms.

" But momma, I heard you and daddy talkin about somethin.. " she said sleepily, rubbing her eyes.

I sighed and looked at Niall. He chuckled and kissed us both on the forehead.

" Well, since you're both up, we might as well eat some breakfast. " he said.

I looked at my daughter who responded by clapping happily. I smirked and put her in her high chair before grabbing my phone and dialing a number I knew by heart.

" Who ya callin momma? " Malanina asked, sipping from the sippy cup Niall had just handed her.

" You will see baby, just eat. "

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It was now 7:30 p.m. They should be arriving soon.

I braided the last piece of Mala's hair before letting her go play with some of her toys. I wanted her to look nice tonight.

I felt two strong arms wrap around me, making me giggle.

" Almost 9 years that we have known each other, yet you still do that. " I said, snuggling into his arms.

I could hear his smile as he replied.

" 9 years and I still love you! "

I rolled my eyes playfully. " You're so cheesy. But I love you too. "

I planted a kiss on his cheek before standing up and grabbing my phone. They would be here in around 5 minutes.

" Go get dressed! " I told Niall, pushing him gently towards the bedroom.

" Tell me who's coming first! " he whined.

I shook my head. " Never! That'll ruin the surprise!! "

He huffed and scurried off to get changed. I heard a knock on the door, making me jump. I laughed quietly as I ran to it and yanked it open.

" Stella!! " I squealed, pulling her into a hug.

She laughed and I stepped aside, letting her walk in.

" Louis is coming up, he is having some struggles with Tate at the moment though. " she said with a smile.

" How old is he now? Like 3? "

" 2 and a half. " she said with a playful smirk.

" Whatever, close enough! "

" How old is Mala? " she asked.

As if on cue, Malalina ran in with a stuffed dolphin in her little hands. She saw Stella and instantly ran to her.

She hugged her leg, causing Stella to swing her up in her arms and hug her.

" Hey mini-me!! " she said rather loudly.

I guess they did look pretty similar. They had the same blue eyes, and a similar smile. But Stella still had her bright red hair, vs. Mala's blonde locks.

" Hi aunty Stella! " she replied giggling.

" Heyyoo! " Louis shouted as he carried Tate through the door.

Malanina automatically wiggled out of Stell's arms and ran over to Tate. They had been "cousins" since they where born.

They ran off to Mala's room, shouting in audible things to each other.

I laughed and hugged Lou briefly. We made small chat until Zayn, Liam and Harry showed up.

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" I don't want those! " Tate yelled as Stella tried to put some green beans on his plate.

She whispered something in his ear and he crossed his arms, but let her put them on his plate.

After we had all said the blessing and eaten some of our food, we began reminiscing about the past.

" Remember when Niall hurt his knee onstage and Jenna had to go help him? " Liam asked.

" Oh yeah!! That was painful. " Niall said.

I laughed. " You didn't have to carry a sweaty blonde boy off stage! "

" You didn't actually carry him.. " Lou pointed out, making Stella playfully smack his arm.

We all laughed and the room became quiet. It was a comfortable silence, because it was with my family. The people I had grown to love so much. I had fallen so hard for the blue eyed boy and his friends, who where now my family. My life. My everything. What more could anyone ask for?