Skye's Secret (Harry Styles)

Chapter Two

Skye rushed out the door, knowing she was late to pick up her daughter from day care. The last thing she possibility needed was for her to get in trouble and not be able to take Hattie there anymore. She quickly jumped in her car before starting it and flew down the road. She barely stopped at lights and stop signs and almost got into an accident, but luckily she arrived to the day care in one piece. She was over 45 minutes late. She took a deep breath before entering the doors, bracing herself for whatever might happen.

“I’m so sorry I’m late” Skye quickly said walking up to Amy.

Amy smiled, “Everything is ok sweetie.”

“What do you mean? I’m 45 minutes late to pick up my daughter and I’m so sorry I –“

“Skye, calm down” Amy laughed, “Hattie is fine. She made a new friend.” Amy pointed over the corner to reveal Hattie sitting with a strange man. Skye’s face had confusion written all over it, and before she could open her mouth, Amy spoke up. “He’s not some creep, I promise. I wouldn’t let any of the children around some creep. He volunteers here once a week and really took a liking to her.”

Skye smiled and quickly thanked Amy before slowly walking up to the two of them sitting on the floor. Hattie had noticed her mother and jumped out of the boys lap.

“Mummy!” the toddler yelled, running into her mother’s arms.

“I’m so sorry I’m late baby! You ready to go home?” Skye asked her daughter. Hattie pulled away, “No, no leave Hawwy.”

Harry had stood up, smiling at what his new little friend had just said. Before Harry could introduce himself, his face fell.

“Skye?” he asked, shocked.

Skye smiled really big, “Harry?! Oh my god! I can’t believe it’s you!” Skye pulled him in for a hug, shocked and excited to see her ex boyfriend standing in front of her eyes.

Harry and Skye started dating at 15 and broke up at 16, shortly before Harry had auditioned to be on the X Factor. Harry got through and ended up becoming famous and they lost all touch with each other.

Harry still looked uneasy, not being able to process that his ex girlfriend had a child, the child that he felt a very strong connection with. The child he fell head over heels in love with.

“So ermm, this is your daughter?” Harry asked, lowering his head. He didn’t know what else to say, and to be honest he felt a bit awkward. He always hated how him and Skye had ended things, and meeting now under these circumstances were awkward for him. But he didn’t know why it wasn’t for her.

“Yeah. She’s my pride and joy” Skye replied, smiling down at the little girl.

“She’s beautiful, Skye” Harry said meeting her eyes. For a brief moment, Skye wanted to break down and cry. The only boy she has ever loved, was standing right in front of her, and everything was just over whelming.

“Thank you” Skye replied awkwardly. After standing there for a minute, she finally spoke again, “Well I should be getting her home. It’s late.”

Skye walked over to grab Hattie’s coat and put it on her. Harry knelt down and picked up Hattie, kissing her on her small cheek.

“Skye if it’s ok with you, I’d like to see her tomorrow” Harry said looking at Hattie.

Skye didn’t know what to say. She was confused as to why Harry Styles had taken an interest in her daughter. Sure Harry must have had far better things to do than watch a 2 year old. But, Harry made her daughter happy. She could see Hattie’s eyes light up when Harry had picked her up. Her daughter loved him, and he loved her right back.

“Uhh yeah sure. I have to work tomorrow.”

“That’s fine. I can come by in the morning and take her for the day” Harry replied hoping Skye didn’t mind. The tiny toddler was playing with Harry’s necklaces, not even paying attention to the conversation, or anything of that matter.

Skye was hesitant at first, not really sure why he wanted all day with her, but it all came back to how much she could see they adored each other. Her daughter’s happiness meant more than anything to her, and she would do anything to make Hattie happy.

“Ok, sure.”

Harry kissed Hattie’s head. “I’ll see you first thing tomorrow morning princess” he replied, putting her down on the ground.

She looked up at him with a big smile on her face, “Otay Hawy”

Harry handed Skye his phone, and she put her number in there so Harry could contact her tomorrow. He flashed her a smile before walking out the door.

“Alright baby” Skye said taking Hattie’s hand, “Let’s go home.”