Because Of You (Sequel to Love & Lies)

Chapter 7: Ugly

Janine's POV

Today was the day. The boys were flying in from London and I was going to see Harry for the first time in two months.

I offered for them to stay with us and they gladly accepted. Ellie had no problem with it, except the fact that she would be going home to visit this week.

I sighed as I thought of something to cook for when the boys arrived.

While I put it in my masterpiece meal to cook, I went to get ready.

I turned the shower on, allowing the water to get hot. I stripped of my clothes and stepped into the steaming shower, letting the hot water relax my body.

I washed my hair, scrubbed my skin clean and shaved. I turned the water off, steeping out into the cold air. I quickly grabbed my towel and wrapped it around my body.

I walked into my bedroom, and pulled out an underwear and bra from my drawer. I put them on and wrapped my hair in the towel.

I looked in my closet for something to wear. Thankfully my clothes still fit, so there was no need for maternity clothing....yet.

I picked out a pair of burgundy jeggings and a plain, ivory, long sleeved sweater that showed off my small baby bump.

I let my hair dry naturally with its loose, natural curls and I clipped my bangs away from my face.

I swiped some mascara over my lashes and applied some lip gloss.

I stepped back, flattered with my appearance. I walked out into the living room to the delicious smell of my food. I turned off the stove, leaving it in the oven to stay heated.

I grabbed my purse, slipped on my Uggs and coat and headed out the door.

*

As I got closer to JFK International, I became anxious. Thoughts clustered my head as I drove.

What will they think when they see me?

What will Harry do?

Screw Harry, what will I do?!

What will I say?

I sighed.

I parked and took the elevator up to the arrivals. I took a seat and I pulled out my phone and started reading fan fictions on Wattpad.

I was reading this one about Harry having a daughter he never knew about. I was completely addicted.

I was deep into the story when I heard yelling.

"THANK THE LORD! WE'RE OFF OF THAT BLOODY PLANE!" a voice sounding like Lou said.

Sure enough, it was the boys running around like it was the first time they've touched ground.

I grinned widely as I stood up, walking over the boys who were facing the other way.

"Ugh, where is she?! She said she would be here!" Eleanor groaned.

"Can someone please tell me who this "she" is?!" said a deep, husky voice. A voice I've come to love so much.

So they didn't tell him. I smiled, shaking away the thought.

"And here I am." I say, smiling.

The boys turned around smiling, their eyes glued to my belly.

"JENNY!!!!" El squealed.

"ELLY!!!" I said in the same tone, hugging her.

As she pulled away, her eyes became watery.

"My god, I've missed you so much!" she said.

"Calder. You shed one tear and so help you god." I say, warningly.

She giggled wiping away her tears.

I turned to the boys, smiling from ear to ear.

"JENNY!!!" they screamed, going to tackle me.

"Whoa, easy guys. Don't kill me." I say, jokingly.

I first went up to Louis, hugging him first.

"LOUIS!" I scream, hugging him tightly.

He laughed hugging me. "Ew, you got so fat."

I laughed along. "Yeah I know, it's all Harry's fault." I say, glancing sideways at him. He's eyes we're still on me.

I moved onto Niall, who automatically squashed me into a Horan hug.

"Niall...can't breathe....." I say, hugging him back.

He pulled away, turning red. "Sorry."

I giggled at his cuteness. "It's okay leprechaun."

Next was Zayn, who looked like he was scared to hug me.

"Zayn, I don't bite." I say, laughing a bit.

"Sorry. You just look like a...a...." I raised my eyebrows. "A doll!" he finished his sentence, hugging me.

"Thanks, love."

Liam came next, who looked very tired.

"The boys tire you out, huh Payne?" I ask him with a smile.

He laughed. "You have no idea."

I smiled at his response.

"By the way, you look amazing." he said, smiling.

I blushed. "Thanks Li. You're so sweet, unlike some people...." I say, glaring at Louis who shrugged.

"Yeah, we have to have a talk about that later..." Liam said, looking disapprovingly at Lou.

Louis groaned. "Thanks a lot Jenny! I thought we were friends!" he yelled, trudging away.

"C'mon guys, let's go get the bags." El, said, gesturing to Zayn, Niall and Liam.

"Uh, yeah. Let's go." Liam said, dragging the other two boys away.

I signed, turning to Harry. He was looking at me with a weak smile.

"Hey." I said, with a smile.

"Hey." he replied weakly.

I hugged him. Harry hugged back immediately.

"I've missed you." he said.

I smiled. "Me too, Harry."

I pulled back and he got a good look at me.

"You look...." he said, searching for the perfect word.

"Horrible?" I suggested.

"Beautiful." he finished, flashing his beautiful dimples at me.

"Thanks." I say with a smile.

We stood there looking at our feet for a few seconds.

"Let's go join the others, yeah?" I ask him.

"Yeah." he said, smiling.

Well that went easier than I thought.