Six People, Three Couples, One Story

No Control

Jiselle's POV:

Liam and I had Bear for the weekend so we decided to have a relaxed weekend that consisted of no work or leaving the house too often. I was preparing dinner for later while Bear was in the living room, across from the kitchen, so I could watch him while he played with his toys. I was stirring the Italian dressing into my pasta salad when Liam walked into the kitchen. He came over and kissed me on the check and remarked, "Looks delicious, babe."

"Why thank you," I smiled. "Why did you change out of your pajamas? You're not going somewhere are you?"

"Why can't a man just dress up to impress his lady?" Liam smirked. 

I set the spoon down on the counter and leaned up against the counter. I could tell that something was going on. Liam should know by now that he can't get anything past me. 

"Baby, you know that in order to impress me, you don't have to wear anything to impress." I grinned. "So, what are you hesitant to tell me about?"

"Alright, you got me." Liam disclosed. "Niall just called to tell me that he is in town so I invited him to dinner. Is that alright with ya?"

"Oh honey, of course, that is alright. Did Lyndsey come too?"

"No, Niall told me she is back in California." 

"Oh," I sighed. "Well, it's alright if Niall comes over. You could have just told me, babe. Do you think I flip out over everything?"

"No babe, I don't think that about you," Liam reassured as he walked over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me in close, as he rested his head on my shoulder. "I just didn't want you to stress about making more food or cleaning the penthouse before he came." 

I laughed and rolled my eyes. "You're sweet to think of me but next time just tell me."

"I will," Liam promised as he imprinted a kiss on my lips. 

Just now, there was a knock at the door which caused Topolino to shoot up and run to the front door while he barked. Liam unwrapped his arms and scolded Topolino for barking. I walked over to Bear and picked him up from the floor. Liam opened the door and invited Niall in. 

"Hey Jiselle, 'ello bear!" Niall greeted with a wave, while my phone rang. 

"It's good to see you, Niall," I replied as I carried Bear into the kitchen with me so I could answer my cell phone.

I swiped up and put my cell phone to my ear. It was Sara on the other side of the phone, going off about how Niall did my girl, Lyndsey, dirty. I know, he didn't just walk up into my home after all of this! I am pissed! 

"Sara, I'm gonna have to call you right back," I said. "This fool is in my house right now and I am about to give him a piece of my mind."

I hung up the phone and set it down on the counter. Then, I placed Bear gently in his high chair before taking a deep breath and running toward Niall. I caught him off guard and was able to a few hits in before Liam pulled me off of Niall and stood in between us. 

"What the hell!" Niall shouted. 

"What the hell is going on?" Liam inquired. 

"How could you do that too, Lyndsey! I'm gonna kill you! Get out of my house!" I yelled as I fought to get free from Liam's arms. "How dare you come here!"

After a few minutes went by, I was able to calm down. I sat across from Niall while Liam stood in the middle for mediation. Niall placed an ice pack on his cheek so he could ice the bruise he got as a result of me punching him. 

"I expected better," I mumbled. 

"What was that?"

"I expected better," I vocalized. "Lyndsey deserves better."

"Oh please, you or her don't know the whole story. Neither of ya won't let me explain." Niall argued. 

"And I frankly don't want to hear it either, Niall." I snapped as I stood up and gently grabbed Bear, before heading upstairs for some space. 

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Liam's POV:

"What the bloody hell did you do mate?" I questioned. 

I looked back and forth between the upstairs and Niall, who eventually shook his head before hiding his face in his hands.