Through the Dark // Liam Payne fanfic

Chapter 9

As I was on the midst of making breakfast one morning, it occurred to me that days had gone by and I hadn't heard anything from any of thei boys. I'm not clingy or anything, but 6 days seems too long of a time. I haven't even received a quick "love you" or "miss you" from neither Liam nor Louis.

Liam' texts were usually the first thing I woke up to, or the first thing I saw before going to bed. Louis would usually send a quick text checking in, but I haven't heard anything.
Not even from Harry who would text me a joke or a picture every few days to make me laugh.

It struck me odd that it was this week that they hadn't checked in, simply because they had no concerts for a full seven days. I only know this because Liam left a schedule of their set list and performance dates on his bedside table. If they had no concerts, it wasn't like they were busy all the time, so there wasn't a reason to not keep in touch.

I was getting really overwhelmed for no reason, so I decided to take a shower to clear my head. It was just a quick rinse and I didn't bother washing my hair since I would shower again tonight. This time I didn't even play music- I needed the quiet to help decompose my thoughts.

After my shower, I ran hot water in the jacuzzi and poured the entire bottle of bubble bath in the tub. I lit a few candles and grabbed my speakers and slide into the hot water.

The first song playing was Stronger by Liam's band. I smiled as I hummed along to the lyrics. The next songs that played were Last First Kiss and Act My Age- that's when k realized I had clicked on the playlist Liam made me. It strictly contained the music that he and the boys made. Instead of changing it, I embraced it, and continued listening until I heard my phone buzz.

Haven't been able to reach Louis for a few days, have you heard anything love? xx
- Mama Johanna

My stomach slowly wrenched with fear when I realized Louis hadn't even been in touch with his mom. Now I knew since it wasn't just me who realized this, it must be worse than I thought.

It's been six days and Louis and Liam haven't responded... Starting to worry xx
-Ariella

I sat up and flicked the latch to begin draining the tub. There was no way I could relax anymore. Plus, it was late in the afternoon, leading my to believe that I fell asleep while sitting there.

After drying off, I threw on one of Liam's sweatshirts, not bothering with a shirt under, and some pajama shorts. I put on some fuzzy socks and pulled my hair into a messy bun. Then I walked downstairs to the kitchen and sat crossed legged on the couch in the living room.

It's been six days for me too... Very unlike them
-Mama Johanna

I didn't want to, but I needed to ask the question just to have someone assure me
I was being over dramatic.

You don't think it has anything to do with the stalker, do you?
-Ariella

Just then my phone rang and I answered it, already knowing it was Jo.

"Hey mama" I answered nervously. My hands found their way to my lips, and I chewed at my nails.

"Honey are you worried?" She got right to the point without beating around the bush.

"Yeah" I said shakily "I just don't want anything to happen to them"

"I know believe me I worry everyday, but they have loads of security around them I'm sure they're okay" she tried reassuring me.

"Jo I can't loose them" I said through my tears. I didn't even realize I was crying uncontrollably. "They're the only two people I have left" I choked out.

"Baby that's nonsense!" She cooed "you have me and the girls and we're always here for you. Louis and Liam are going to be fine, we just have to trust that they're making the right decisions and not doing anything stupid" she's said

"I know you're right... It's just now is a really bad time to be worrying..." I trailed off wiping my tears away. Know I know that these tears were just hormones and I was probably overreacting.

"And why is that?" She asked nervously

I paused debating whether or not I should tell her. Liam should be the first to know, but I couldn't get in touch. Johanna is basically my mom and she has every right to know too. After all she's done for me I should tell her. She'd help me calm my nerves and reassure me that everything was going to be okay.

I took a deep breath and sniffles one last time.

"Johanna I'm pregnant"

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In case anyone is confused, Johanna is like a mother figure to Ariella. I'm not going to give it away yet, but they have been close since they grew up together. You'll find out in one of the next few chapters what happened to Ariella's parents.

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