After All • Calum Hood (Sequel to ISTTY)

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—Dad, I have something to tell you -I break the uncomfortable silence between us

—Mhm? -he asks without taking his eyes off his grandson-

—Only one person knows but ever since... -I swallow, trying to find the courage to spit it out- I don't know when it's going to be the last time that we see each other so I've decided to tell you -my dad was looking at me expectant-

—So?

—Is that... Well, Calum and I are expecting our second baby -I say hesitantly-

My father's eyes widen and a smile shows on his face

—Really? I can't believe it, darling -he covers his face with both hands- this is a blessing, that baby is a blessing. It's an angel! He or she arrived in the right moment -when he takes his hands off his face I'm able to notice some tears of joy on his cheeks-

Seeing that made me smile. Wyatt was looking at his grandpa with furrowed eyebrows, not understanding why his grandpa was crying -or the act of crying itself-. My father surrounds me with his arms and hugs me tightly

—I found out not too long ago, about 2 months... Mali's the only person that knows, she's Calum's sister, and well, now you know -I giggle nervously-

—Hold on, hold on. Calum doesn't know?

—I haven't given him he news, yet -I shrug, my dad's expression turns to disappointment-

—How can you not tell your husband that you're pregnant? Are you insane? And the fact that he's on another continent only makes it worst -he sounds worried and a little agitated. We both got distracted by a sound produced on the TV, Wyatt had changed the channel without us noticing he had the remote-

—That's the reason why I'm keeping it to myself. You don't know Calum, he would panic everyday if he finds out that I'm pregnant and that he's away, I want him to enjoy his work... And by the way, I'm not Calum's wife -I giggle, trying to erase some tension off the air-

—When are you planning to tell him? When is the tour finishing? A pregnant woman can be clearly noticed and I doubt he won't get mad at you for keeping such thing from him

Truth is, my dad is right, but still, I wasn't planing to tell him anytime soon. Even though Mali insisted the past two days and that know my dad is team "tell Calum"

—I don't know, dad... I will tell him when it's time to.

—He probably will get mad because you hid it from him, I mean, I would get mad -I only shrug, not knowing what to response- how far along are you?

—2 months a a couple of weeks -I smile-

—I can't believe I'll have another grandkid -my dad was looking at Wyatt with love eyes-

—Dad? -I get his attention-

—Mhm?

—I don't want anyone to know, not even mom, can you keep a secret?

—Daughter, you must tell Ca-I interrupt him-

—Dad, I get your point of view but you have to understand that it's my decision when it's time to tell him -he shyly nods-

We were interrupted by the vibration of my phone

"The concert's about to start, everything's ready. I'm ready :)"

"I know you'll rock it, I wish you the very best. I wish I could've been there but I hope you perform as if Wyatt and I were on the crowd"

—Calum's concert is about to start -I comment to my dad with a smile on, he also smiles-

We didn't spend anymore time talking, instead, we decided we were going to see a movie and we did, the three of us laid down, Wyatt on the middle of us. About my mom, I don't know, I think she faded away at the kiss, hours later Mali let me know she'll be picking me up anytime soon

~

—The concert is over, Calum will FaceTime us -I squeal-

In less than 3 minutes, there was an incoming call from Calum

—Heeeey -Cal shouts all hyped up-

—Hi! -Mali and I say-

—You had to be here, I mean it, it was beyond amazing and incredible -he proudly says-

We were able to hear Luke shouting «hi» to us in the back, we waved at him 

—A lot of people were there? -I ask smiley. Calum's happiness was clearly all over the place, his smile was showing his perfect teeth and his eyes crinkling, a lot of dimples showing on his face... And of course, him happy made me happy-

—Too many, I already want it to be tomorrow so we can do another concert. I really, really missed this

—He looks too happy, right? -Mali whispers to me, I nod-

—I'm going to start planning to bring you with me for at least two days, I really want you to enjoy one of the concerts -he pauses, the smile won't fade away- Mali, please try to keep my dad available on those days, I want him to come too

—Which date?

—I don't know -he answers giggling- still planning.

«Drink, drink, drink. Shots, shots, shots» Mali and I were hearing the guys in the background motioning Cal to drink. Ashton realises he's FaceTiming so he grabs the phone to wave at us

—Mali, Made -he smiles-

Calum grabs the little glass and swallows the liquid, furrowing the face. I can only laugh

—Ash! -I say excited-

—How are you, woman? -his voice was agitated too, I bet all of the guys were ecstatic-

—Good

—How's little Wyatt? -Ash asks and Calum widens his eyes, face palming himself- 

—What a moron, how could I not ask about my own son? -Calum says out loud, making all of us laugh. And when I say all of us, I mean it, even the guys were laughing about it too-

—My little Prince Charming is sleeping -Mali proudly answers, she was the one who put him to sleep- 

—His aunt put him to sleep -I say looking at Mali, making her prouder than she already is-

—Oh god, I love you two, and I love Wyatt too

—I love them too -Ash shouts- A shot for Mali and Made!

In less than 1 minute, Michael, Luke and Andy appeared in front of the screen, giving Calum and Ashton a shot. "For Mali, for Made!" the shout unsynchronised, making Mali and I laugh

—They're crazy -I murmur to Mali, she smiles and nods-

—Crazy and drunk -she chuckles-

I could see Sierra on the background walking from side to side and instead of getting happy, I felt kind of... Sad, and envy? I should be there with my boyfriend as well, I—that have been for so long with my boyfriend, that I already have a son with him, that I live with him... Sometimes life is so unfair

—Mad? -Calum gets my attention, I guess he realised my expression changed. He knows me so well-

—Yeah? -I ask with a smile-

—There's something wrong? -his euphoria decreased-

—No babe, nothing -I say- love you!