PROTECT THEM (BOOK 1)

Chapter 10 - First Love

Natalie's P.O.V

Today is Nathan's funeral. Many reporters were present to request an explanation from One Direction about the incident.

"Liam, can you tell us what actually happened to your personal bodyguard?" one of the reporter asked Liam.

"Who is the man who killed him? other reporter asked.

"I'm sorry. For now we can't give any statement on this matter. We quite busy. So, excuse us." Liam said then walked towards Nathan's grave followed by Zayn, Harry, Louis and Niall, but many reporters still ask them that question.

I ignored them and now I sit in front of Nathan's grave. I couldn't help, but let my tears flow down my cheeks. I tried to not to, but I couldn't help it.

"Natalie..." someone called me.

I looked up and saw One Direction and all the bodyguards were looking at me.

"Let's go home. Nathan's family are all gone except us." Zayn said.

"You guys can go home first." I said while wiped my tears.

"Natalie, please. Don't be like this. Let's go." Niall said.

"It's ok, Niall. I'll go home later."

"Are you sure?" Zayn asked.

"Yes. Just go home. I'll see you later."

"Okay...but don't stay here for too long."

I nodded.

"See you later..." Harry patted my shoulder.

Then they all left me. After they left, I started crying a lot.

"I'm sorry, Nathan. I'm so sorry..."

Zayn's P.O.V

As we were walking to the car...

"Guys..." Louis pointed something to us.

We turned around and saw Natalie crying in front of Nathan's grave.

"Natalie..." Niall tried to walked towards Natalie, but Liam stopped him.

"Don't. Let her cry. She's been holding her tears for too long. Leave her alone."

"Liam is right. She needs time." I said.

"I guess you're right." Niall said.

Natalie's P.O.V

One week after Nathan's funeral, I did nothing. I didn't eat though Mary served me some food. I only ate a little, in two or three bites, after which I stopped eating. I have no appetite. I don't feel anything. I feel empty. All I did was lay in bed and stare at the ceiling in my room.

"Natalie" Mary called me, but I ignored her. I didn't mean to ignore her, but I couldn't say anything. I just kept quiet.

"Natalie, I've called you many times!" Mary appeared at my room door.

"What do you want, Mary?" I asked, frustrating.

"I want you to come down and eat."

I shook my head.

"You rarely eat these days, Nat. You can get sick."

"I'm not hungry."

"Even if you're not hungry, you still have to eat. Come on, Nat."

I didn't move and kept staring at the ceiling.

"Okay, Nat... Now I'm with you." Mary walked closer to me. "I know you're sad that Nathan died."