BEST REGARDS (a Niall Horan Fanfiction)

Chapter 14

For two months, Nicky spent every second possible with Niall. She would get off work and meet up with him. Niall even came to her graduation.

Today was her last day in the United States. She woke up that morning with a pinch in her heart. These last four years have been an adventure. She will not only leave with a bachelor's degree but also an unforgettable experience.

Greg decided to throw a little party at Arthur Records. An official goodbye party. Niall came to the party with a heavy heart. Everyone at the record label spent the evening chattering, drinking punch and eating snacks. By night, everyone said their last goodbye to Nicky. Some apologizing not being able to see her off at the airport the next day.

Niall was quiet. He sat in the corner with a cup in his hand. Nicky saw him. Something inside her dropped. Tears were starting to build up in his eyes. She walked over to him. "These last two months," she stuttered, "have been the best ever."

Niall smiled sadly. "The honor is mine. You will become an amazing queen." A romantic song blared from the speakers. Greg was the one who turned it on.

"You guys have your night," he said, "goodnight." Then he left.

Niall stood up with his hand out. "May I have this last dance?"

With more tears in her eyes, she accepted it. They slow danced in silence. Who knew their last night together would be this sad.

The next morning, Nicky got up early to go to the airport. Last time she was there was for Niall's tour. Some friends from college and Arthur Records were there to see her off.

She hugged and said farewell to them. When she saw Niall, she hugged him for the last time.

"Goodbye," he said.

"Goodbye," she said. And with that, she entered the airport. Her heart sinking on the way there.

Catalana has always been home. She loved the country, the people. But Niall Horan has always felt like home in her heart.

I could've been born being anyone in this world, she thought as the she saw the clouds beneath here, a farmer, an actress, a businesswoman, but out of all the people I could've become, I'm a princess. And I'm not free to choose. You out of all the people stole my heart. It pains me that I can't be yours.

She was excessively welcomed in Catalana. She waved and tried to smile to the people who cheered for her.

In the palace, Pierre was there. He kissed her hand and said, "welcome back, Princess."

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The maids woke her up early the next day. "Good morning, Your Majesty, your schedule today is all about the wedding preparations which will take place in three weeks. If you need anything, you can call us."

"Thank you, Lucy and Marissa," she said sleepily, "let me get ready."

She checked her phone to see if Niall texted her good morning like he always did. None. She was debating on whether or not she should text him. But she buried that thought. It's better for both of them to stop talking to each other. That way, no more feelings will build up and complicate things.

Nicky' sister, Georgina and her mother were there to help her with the wedding preparations. They could see that she was not excited for it. But they didn't make a comment about it to let her get over it on her own.

She tried on a few dresses, chose the flowers she wanted, the songs to be played, basically everything for the wedding. The news was buzzing about the upcoming royal wedding.

Pierre tried to see Nicky as often as possible. Nicky tried to act normal to respect him. Afterall, Pierre's a good person and she owed him a lot.

It was 7 days to the wedding day. Nicky woke up to Georgina bursting through the door.

"NICOLETTE! WAKE UPP!" she screamed.

"What is it?" Nicky said sleepily.

"It's Niall!" she showed a news article from her phone, "he got into a car accident!"

Nicky was shocked and immediately read the news. Niall was driving and a delivery truck crashed into his car. He was immediately taken to the nearest hospital.

Nicky couldn't believe what she has just heard. "Oh my god!" Nicky said, "what am I supposed to do?"

Georgina gently rubbed her back as Nicky cried. After a while Georgina said, "let's just hope and pray that he's okay."

Although depressed, Nicky was forced to get up and get ready for pre-wedding photos. Georgina was there to accompany her.

Pierre could see that Nicky was not okay. He heard the news about Niall that morning. He knew Nicky was not okay.

And because of that, he stopped the photoshoot. He wanted a private conversation with Nicky.

"I heard about Niall," he said, "I'm truly sorry. I'm sure he will be okay."

Nicky felt bad. She is to marry him in a few days but she was crying for another man. "I'm sorry, I just," she stuttered, "I didn't mean to disrespect you."

He patted her and said, "I know, it's okay."

Nicky stayed silent. After a while, Pierre broke the silence. "Olivia Gomez," he said.

"Who?"

"I met her in fencing class," he said, "I loved her. I know how you feel. I know it's fucked up. Why do we have to marry someone we are not meant to love."

"It's painful," Nicky stated.

"I know, but it's a tradition. And if we don't surrender to it, Duke Rupert will take the throne. We all know he doesn't care about the country. We can't let ten thousand people suffer."

Nicky sighed. Pierre was right. "If you want to see him," Pierre said, "go. He needs your support to get better. Don't worry, I'll handle the press if they question you. Just be back in time for the wedding, okay?"

Nicky was surprised by his grand gesture. She immediately thanked him a billion times and went straight to the airport.

Meanwhile, Pierre went to his room to retrieve his old photo album, reminicsing on the memories with Olivia.

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