DREAM KINGS (Shawn Mendes x Harry Styles)

C h a p t e r [198]

Two more chapters and we're finally done! I thank you all who read this story completely wholeheartedly. It's been almost 3 years since I started writing this NOVEL.
HAHAHAHA!
After this, I might do the requested WIAB 2.
Sorry if I kept saying that but took so long to do so, it's a struggle writing and feeling a little rusty. I know I'm not the best but at least I get to show you my imagination. I love you. Thank you. —J.
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"Oh good, you two are finally up. Hurry and we're leaving."

"Huh? Where are we going?"

"We're going to buy groceries. Or have you two bought already?"

"We.. wait, what's happening? Why do you sound so excited?"

"Tippy and Sam called and said tomorrow will be the gender reveal for their baby!"

"Really?! Wow! But I thought she'd text me."

"She said she did call both of your phones but none of you picked up."

Shawn and I looked at each other but kept quiet.

"What's with that look?" Dad asked.

"Nothing. We're just gonna eat then maybe get ready?"

"Take your time but NOT too slow."

In the kitchen, pancakes are sitting cold, prepared for us but of course we failed to join breakfast since we slept for more hours but still, it'll do, especially for Shawn since he likes them so much but I wonder what he thinks of Mom's.

"You guys okay with—oh.. okay, you're eating them. You fine with those or?"

"Yeah, this is amazing. Thanks mom!"

She left us alone, Shawn grew his hair a bit longer and he hasn't gotten them trimmed. I look at him and notice the necklace I bought him dangle on his neck.

"Why you staring at me like that?" He asks in a low voice.

"Why does your voice sound like that?"

"Like what?"

"Low."

"You don't like it?"

I laughed, "I do but.."

He laughs back, shifting his voice back to his normal speaking voice, "You're adorable." He slices the egg and ate.

"By the way, remember what you said to me?"

"Yeah. Of course." He stands up and moves his chair closer to me, one arm on the table and the other on my top of my chair. He gave me a deep sigh, one that you'd know something isn't going right with his path.

"Is.. everything okay?"

He smiles, "Of course. You're here."

I smiled back, "You sure?"

"Mhm." He wets his lips, "I've been following what my father wants for years. I studied everything, become the top of anything and even tried to get rid of my own dreams for his.. I even left you because that's what he wanted. Pursuing my singing career is an act of rebellion to him.. but he gave in. Taking care of his businesses is also for his pleasure, there's so much I am not thankful for all of those, any man would trade their lives for mine but I'd trade mine for a simpler one with you. For all of it, there's only one thing I'm thankful for.. wanna know what that is?"

I nod as I chew slowly and licking off the syeup off my lips.

He looks at it, then to my eyes, "Meeting you."

I touched my chest and mouthed, "I love you."

He chuckles, "I'm getting tingles when you say that."

"Really?"

"Yeah. And I travelled here because I want to be with you but that's something he doesn't really want to happen.. so.. I am kind of.. slowly cutting myself free, that's also why I asked your dad to come home so he wouldn't get him tied up in contracts."

"Shawn.."

"I feel like he never sees me as his son but his employee. You're my family and my mom and sister already knows about you. We talked through video call and I told them I have you. I'm sorry if I told you to quit and find another job, I just want you to be safe. I'll come with you in every company you'll apply to, I'll be your ultimate sidekick."

"I understand. All of it is a step forward."

"Thank you Love.. I promise I will help you to find another job."

"It's okay, besides, you'll be on tour."

He sighs but it's not a sigh of sadness.

"I'll be okay." I said lifting his head to look at me.

"You gonna miss me?"

"No."

He smirks, "Liar."

"Seriously, no."

"You just want a kiss."

"No! I'm no gonna miss you." But the truth is, I am going to miss him and yes, I do want a kiss.

He squints his eyes, "Say that again."

"I am not going to—"

He pulls me in with a quick kiss. He smacks his lips tasting the syrup.

"Yes, I'm going to miss you." I said giggling, "I just wanted a kiss."

"You know you could've just asked me, I'm your boyfriend."

"I'm just checking if you can still tell if I'm lying."

"Of course I can tell, and not that I'm complaining but that was too quick."

"Oh shut up. Let's finish this, Mom and Dad are waiting."

"Come on. I didn't enjoyed it."

"NO."

"Lying again?"

I laughed, "No! This time I'm serious, let's eat."

He narrows his eyes, "Lying.. but fine. You owe me another one."

When we finished eating, washing the dishes and getting ready, we went on a shopping. Shawn had to wear a cap and sunglasses even inside the store, a disguise he can hardly pull off.

"I don't really know what gift should we buy for the baby.." Shawn mutters.

"Well, we should wait until tomorrow for the gender, then we can go and buy them gifts."

"Is that how it goes? I've never been to anything like those."

"Me neither. I just see it on the internet."

"What are we looking for anyways?"

"Hmm.. I think we're here to buy wine and other ingredients for the occasion. Mom said she'd make them something Tippy really likes eating when she's at the house. She observes her and learns that she loves her chicken casserole."

Shawn nods, he starts to swing our hands back and forth as we follow Mom and Dad ahead of us.