The Childhood Memory

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Never Leave

Chloe Huntley

Niall. The guy who used to wear retainers but still manages to be adorable as ever. The guy whose laugh would definitely lighten up your mood on your most weary day. The guy who helped me find out the real meaning of true love. The guy whom I just left and let go of. Niall. He would always be my biggest what if.

Days in the company of the Styles' has never been awful as ever. Anne, she's not the sweet, lovely woman that my mother used to call as her best friend anymore. She appears to be more evil, provocative and tormenting. After my mother's death, Philipp haven't talked much. He's still the quiet and mysterious guy like from before. He told me he doesn't hate me. Neither Anne nor Raina, they just wanted to keep me safe. Bullshit.

Harry barely goes home early. He would usually arrive the house at at twelve midnight. He's been very excited about our upcoming wedding, everyone in the house is excited. I guess I feel the opposite. Harry wants everything to be perfect for the wedding. He once asked me what kind of theme would I like, I told him it's the best if he would just be the one to choose whatever he likes. All I can manage to think of is that both my mind and body are numb. 

It's always been like this for the past few weeks, sleeping next to Harry at night. And then waking up in the morning with his face in front of mine.

It doesn't feel so weird anymore. I watch Harry as he sleeps. Noticing how loud he snores and how deep his eyes are in sleep. I stare next to the alarm clock on the bed side table. Eight o' clock in the morning. Thirty more minutes before Harry wakes up and get ready for work.

Harry blinked his eyes open, seeing me stare at him longer than I used to before.

"Morning." His raspy voice greeted as he kissed my forehead. "You should still sleep. You got thirty more minutes." I grumbled, Harry smiles.

"I'd spend those thirty minutes with you, rather than sleeping, to be honest." He said, wrapping an arm around my frailed body. Our faces move closer, just a few more inches and our faces would probably morph.

"What do you think about the upcoming wedding?" He whispered, his gaze fixed on me. His emerald, green eyes were beautiful, as if like it doesn't  belong to a monster.

I couldn't think of an answer to his question. I averted my gaze to his chest as I examine his tattoos. They were plenty. I slowly traced it along with my fingertips.

"I'm skipping work today. I'm coming with you later to Andres' dress shop, to see if your gown fits." he whispered in my ear, I was only nodding. Harry held my hand while they touch his tattoos. I notice him close his eyes, as he deeply breathed.

"I love you, Chloe. So much." he breathed. "I can't imagine life without you." he lowly chuckled, as if like he said something funny.

"Please don't leave me ever again." A tear soonly rolled down his left cheek. I kissed him. With the thought of Niall and his warm lips instead.

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The gown perfectly fits in mine. It was a simple, but lovely wedding gown. Exactly just the way mom would want it if she was here. I'm glad Harry agreed to my choice.

Anne and Raina stare at me in awe, but Anne's expression changed a bit sooner.

"It's too simple. I told you the one in the spring collection is better." she sighed. "I like it this way, Anne." I quietly said as Raina nod.

"It looks great even if it's simple." Raina agreed, I flashed her a broken smile of mine. "I can't believe Harry agreed to this. If he sees you, he'll definitely pick the one I chose." Anne grumbled loudly, soon enough she just said whatever.

Harry waited for us outside the shop, since Anne told him that the groom should not see the bride in her gown before the wedding. Harry didn't chose to argue and just listened to his mother, even if he's much excited than me.

After changing to my regular clothes, we headed outside the shop where Harry was waiting. Anne kept repeating that she likes the spring collection more. Harry smiles at me. He promised that I'll be the one to choose my gown.

He interwined his fingers with mine. And I had the feeling that I should get used to his more often.

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Author's note:

HA. You guys weren't exactly expecting for an update. Wow, took me a year to update. I know, I'm such a horrible author. I'd like to apologize for that. Sorry it took me so long to update. I've been busy with a lot of stuffs, including school and my daily life. Anyway, hope you guys liked the new chapter. I promise to update soon. Writing this book is so much fun, really. I never thought I'd get this far. I'd really like to finish this book. Heck, I'm even planning on writing a sequel and finishing a trilogy (wow) I love you all, thank you so much.

Gianna, x