The day after the TCA's, Ashton and I woke up to Ender and Gracie jumping on us. They yelled congratulations to Ashton who laughed and smiled at his two children before thanking them.

They were sweet, and as Ashton and Gracie decided on breakfast, Ender told me about his first time babysitting his little sister.

"It was hard to get her to listen to me. She kept saying that only Mommy and Daddy could tell her what to do. And then when I had to give her a bath she splashed me!" He said like it was the most dramatic experience of his life.

"That's what little kids do." I chuckled.

While we waited for breakfast I checked the social media I had missed, and saw Ender had posted a few videos of him and Gracie on his Instagram.

The first one was of them watching the television footage of the red carpet, and when they showed me and Ashton, Gracie, who was by the screen began to jump up and down.

"Ender there's Mommy and Daddy! Ender lookie! Mommy! Mommy! Daddy!"

"Gracie they can't hear you." Ender said but she kissed the television screen where my face was.

"Ender, I kiss Mommy!" Gracie giggled.

The next video was of the band performing and Gracie was again jumping and dancing in front of the television, this time in her pyjamas. She sang and danced and twirled until the video ended.

His next one was of them announcing the winner for the choice group and when they called the bands name both Ender and Gracie cheered.

"Daddy won! Daddy won!" Gracie yelled.

I laughed hard at this one and then commented on Enders video.

'You two are so silly. We love you little munchkins!'

"Car!" Ender whined when he saw it but I just blew him a kiss.

Our time in LA was spent as a family at the beach, soaking in the sun and splashing around in the ocean.

A couple days later we boarded Harry's private jet where we flew to New York where I would be attending the MET gala with Harry.

When we arrived I was rushed into hair and makeup with Becca.

This was just a one day thing because we had to fly home for Ari's wedding, and even though I only saw a part of new New York City from a car window, what I saw was beautiful.

After hair and makeup Becca had me get into the dress Harry had helped design for me, and then I walked into the main room of our hotel room.

"Daddy, look!" Gracie gasped behind me and I turned to see her standing there with wide eyes, Ashton coming up behind her a moment later, his gaze matching hers.

"Mommy looks like a princess." Gracie whispered and looked up at him.

"She does look like a princess." He gawked at me and I blushed.

"So you like the dress?" I asked, touching the fabric of the ball gown I wore.

"You look beautiful." Ashton smiled.

"Mhmm." Gracie nodded eagerly.

The door next to me opened and Harry stepped inside and his eyes went wide when he saw me as well.

"Holy shit you look gorgeous." He said and I heard Ashton clear his throat and Harry whipped his head to the side to look at him. "Oh, sorry."

"Just keep your eyes up there." Ashton nodded to the space above my head and I rolled my eyes at the two boys.

"Um, are you ready?" Harry asked me.

"Yeah. Just let me say goodbye." I said and then went to Gracie bending down as much as I could in the dress to kiss her.

"I love you baby, have a fun time with
Daddy."

"Okay Mommy." She smiled and kissed me back.

I then moved to Ashton.

"Tell End goodnight for me when he gets back from comic book shopping with Michael."

"I will. Have fun, be safe, don't stay out too late, and I love you." He smiled down as me and placed his hand on my hip.

"I love you too." I bumped my nose against his and then kissed him.

"Okay, just take one photo with me and then you can go." He smiled. "Harry." He passed his phone to Harry who rolled his eyes but set up to take our photo anyways.

Ashton leaned down to kiss me for the picture and then Harry handed him back the phone.

"Ah, I think I messed up your lipstick a little bit." Ashton said.

"I've got it." Becca came forward, lipstick tube in hand, and touched up where Ashton had kissed it away.

When she was done I moved back.

"The limo is waiting." Harry said and I nodded.

"See you later." I blew Ashton a kiss and then did the same to Gracie, before exiting the room.

My dress was a bit of a hassle to get in the limo but we managed, and Harry sat next to me, reaching for the bottle of champagne.

"Want some?" He asked me.

"Um, alcohol makes me sick."

"It does?"

"Yeah."

"Will one sip kill you?"

"Hmm...hopefully not."

He smirked at this and then poured two glasses  raising his in a toast.

"To us." 

"To us and a fun night." I smiled back and clicked my glass to his.

I took one sip, watching Harry down his flute before setting it down.

"Here, you can have the rest of mine." I said.

"Do you not like it?"

"I do, I just don't want to push it."

Harry took it and knocked it back before pouring himself another.

"So... your fiancé doesn't seem to like me much." Harry commented.

"Well when you make comments about my body he's surely not going to appreciate that."

"They're all good comments."

"Still. I think that bothers him."

"He can learn to get over it."

"Harry, don't be petty."

"I'm not. I'm being honest."

I sighed and turned to look about me. I had never been in a limo before.

New York was beautiful, well the parts I had seen were, but I knew we were only here for a day. I would be coming back in a bit while the guys were on tour, so I would have time to explore.

Suddenly our car began to slow down, and I knew we were arriving.

When the limo stopped Harry got
out first before reaching out a hand for me.

I stepped out one foot and could already see the flashes.

I stepped out the other and took a deep breath.

"You've got this." Harry smiled and I nodded before officially getting out of the car.

The flashes went off like crazy, but Harry only wrapped his hand around my own, leading me up a short stair case before he moved his hand to my back.

"Smile for the camera, love." He pressed his lips to my ear, and I looked up at him nervously.

"Don't let me fall?" I whispered.

"I promise. I won't let you go the entire night."

And he didn't.

The entire time we were on the red carpet he held my hand or waist.

Finally he and I made it inside.

"Hey, i'm going to go to the bathroom really quickly." I said to him and slipped into the bathroom.

I stepped up to the sink and took a deep breath, looking at myself in the mirror.

One of the stall doors opened behind me and I was a bit surprised to see Jenna Taylor standing behind me but smiled at her anyways.

"You're a bitch."

"Excuse me?" I turned around, coming face to face with an angry Jenna.

"First you take Ashton and now Harry. Who the hell do you think you are?"

"I-"

"You don't deserve any of this. I could be with Harry right now but no, you had to convince him to end our relationship."

"You went on one date. I would hardly call that a relationship."

"Shut up! Just shut up!" She bit back at me. "These should be mine." She reached forward and jerked my rings off my hands causing me to cry out.

I didn't know what to do so I called out for the only person who could help me now.

"HARRY!"

The bathroom door flung open and Harry stormed in, his eyes widening when he saw the scene.

"Jenna, get away from her." He marched forward and pulled me away, pushing me behind him.

"My rings, Harry she took my rings!"

Harry stepped forward and opened Jenna's hand before grabbing the two rings.

"Leave her alone. I won't tell you this again. You're a sick, evil, manipulative child and if you even speak her name again I will ruin you."

Harry's voice was low and threatening.

Jenna looked terrified of him and glanced at me before practically running from the bathroom.

Harry relaxed his shoulders and then turned around to look at me.

"Are you okay?" He asked me.

"Yeah." I nodded.

He stepped towards me and took my left hand before placing my rings back on the proper fingers.

I was forcing myself to not cry, I was tired of always crying, and just closed my eyes.

I felt hands lightly press against my cheeks and I opened my eyes to see Harry gazing at my face.

"No wonder every woman on earth is jealous of you, you're magnificent. Irresistible beauty." He said in the softest of voices and I felt the heat in my cheeks.

The way he was looking at me was too much, I think the champagne was finally getting to him.

"Harry." I looked down and he seemed to realise and took his hands off my face.

"Lets go join the party, shall we?" He then asked after clearing his throat.

"Lets go." I gave him a smile and he opened the door for me before holding my hand and walking me out to the main exhibit.

Celebrity after celebrity came up to greet Harry and since he was with me and had promised not to let me go, I got to meet them as well.

After some rapper I had forgotten the name of walked away Harry turned his head down and looked at me.

"You know, you handle meeting celebrities very well."

"Well I don't know who they are."

"You are not the typical teenager." He chuckled.

"Definitely not." I laughed.

I was complimented on my dress by everyone I met, and gave credit to Harry for his work.

By midnight I was exhausted and Harry could tell.

"Are you ready to go?" He asked me.

"I'm sorry, just all of this makes me exhausted."

"It's alright. Besides, I don't want you to stay up too late because of the seizures. You need rest."

I nodded.

"Come on, we'll say our goodbyes then head out."

Harry walked us back through the room one more time to say thank you and good night before he and I left the museum.

In the limo I closed my eyes and leaned my head on his shoulder.

"Harry?" I asked him.

"Yes?"

"What's your biggest fear?"

"My biggest fear?" He asked and I nodded. "I guess it would be having the person I love not love me back."

I nodded again.

"What's your biggest fear." He asked me.

"Being alone."

"You'll never be alone."

"You never know."

"I do. If Ashton ever left i'd snatch you up and make you mine in a heartbeat."

I scoffed.

"Harry, the things you say." I shook my head.

I knew he didn't mean that.

It was quiet for the rest of the ride and when we got the the hotel he walked me up to my room.

"Lunch tomorrow?" He asked once we reached the door.

"Oh, we're flying out tomorrow for Ari's wedding."

"In Haven Harbour?"

"Yeah."

"Oh." He said.

"But we'll talk. I promise." I squeezed his hand and then leaned up to kiss his cheek.

"Thanks for having me be your date tonight. I had fun."

"Anytime. I'm sorry about Jenna."

"It's fine." I smiled and then bid him goodnight before going inside my room.

I was quiet as I slipped into the closet to change and remove my makeup before letting my hair down.

I walked into the bedroom to find Ashton asleep with the kids in the bed with him.

I climbed in behind Ashton and placed my hand on his shoulder before leaning over to kiss his cheek.

His eyes opened at this and he looked up at me, breaking out into a smile.

"Hey." I whispered.

"Hey. How was tonight?"

"It was okay. I had a confrontation with Jenna."

"What happened?" He turned over.

"She approached me in the bathroom and yelled at me for "taking Harry away from her" which is ridiculous, and then she ripped my rings off my hand and said they should be hers, but Harry came in and got my rings and told her to leave me alone."

"Wow." He said and then reached down for my left hand, feeling it. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Other than that I had a great time."

"Well you looked absolutely gorgeous. I wish I would've been the one to take you there."

"Me too." I smiled. "You know what I kept thinking about the whole time I was there?"

"What?"

"That I am so lucky to be engaged to someone like you."

He grinned at this.

"I can't wait till we're married."

"I know, I think i'm ready to be a wife."

"Well i'm ready to be a husband."

"Good. Now cuddle me handsome, I missed you tonight."

He smiled even wider at this and pulled me into his arms, hugging me tightly.

It was everything I needed to give me peace.

The next day was a bit hectic and rushed as we had to catch a flight back to Australia, and I found myself waking up either Luke, Calum, or Ashton every five minutes because they were snoring obnoxiously.

Gracie sat next to Ashton and I sat next to Ender, all of us sleeping as we embarked on the day long flight.

When we landed in Sydney the guys got in one car to take them to their homes while we were greeted by Ann.

"Grandma!" Ender and Gracie shouted and ran to her, Ann catching them in a hug.

"Oh my goodness i've missed you so much." She hugged and kissed them both.

"Grandma I have a puppy!" Gracie held up Sprinkles to her and Ann picked up the golden retriever. "Her name is Sprinkles!"

"She is very pretty." Ann smiled at Gracie. She handed the puppy back and then Ashton and I stepped forward to hug Ann.

"Oh Carter, you get more beautiful every time I see you." She hugged me.

"We've missed you so much." I smiled and then let Ashton hug her.

"Hey mom." Ashton chuckled as he greeted his mother, and then we all loaded up into her SUV where Bear was waiting in the car, ready to greet Ender.

We had another two hours on the ferry and when we pulled into the marina lot I got the same sense of relief as I had the time before.

"We're home!" Ashton turned to grin at me and I laughed at his enthusiasm.

"My jeep!" He exclaimed when we got out of the car and he went over to place his hand on his car.

"Have you missed it?" I laughed.

"Yes." He giggled.

Gracie carried her puppy and her toys while Ender had his suitcase and Bear, and Ashton and I rolled a suitcase each behind them as we followed the two kids down the docks to our home.

"Wait, I want to unlock the door." Ashton said and moved forward, taking the keys from his pocket and unlocking the front door, letting us all into the house.

Everything was the same like last time but still it felt so good to be here.

Ashton obviously felt that way as well because I was soon pulled into his arms.

"I'm so happy to be home you have no idea." He said into my ear.

"Well i'm happy this is your home." I placed my hands on his shoulders.

"This is our home." He smiled and then leaned in for a kiss.

Our next step was to settle in.

Everyone was sent to unpack and we had Gracie stay in the living room with the new puppies so they could play while Ann helped Ender put his things away.

Ashton and I were in our room putting our clothes in the dresser when suddenly I felt his hands at my waist and then felt his body press up against my back.

He kissed my neck a few times and I reached behind me to touch his cheek before he went to lay down on the bed.

"Ah." He sighed in happiness. "You know, I used to hate this mattress, but i've become quite fond of this bed." He smiled at me as he patted the space next to him.

"Oh yeah?" I turned around to smile at him.

"Yeah, we've got some good memories on this bed."

I abandoned unpacking and went over to him, but instead of going next to him I crawled up so I could be on top of him.

"Tell me some of those memories." I kissed his nose.

"Hmm, remember the time when we first started dating and the guys were over and Calum made that stupid comment about us doing stuff, and we came up here and had that heart to heart. I don't know why it's always stuck out to me but that was like our first real couple talk and, I don't know, I kind of liked it." He shrugged.

"I remember that. I also remember you telling me that I made you excited to have all of these new adventures and moments with me."

"That's still true." He gazed up at me with his dimples on full display. "And you know what the best part is? I get to spend a lifetime of moments with you."

"That's very true." I grinned and ended up laying down on him so I could hold him and he could hold me.

We finally got ourselves to finish unpacking and then Ann said her goodbyes before Ashton and I loaded the kids in his jeep so we could go to the grocery store.

When we got there I placed Gracie in the child's seat of the cart and then began to make my way around the isles.

"Hey, would you mind getting me some eggs and milk?" I asked Ashton and Ender and sent the two of them on their way while I stayed in the produce section.

I was putting celery in a bag when Gracie began to pull on my arm.

"Mommy! Mommy!"

"Hold on, baby." I said and finished wrapping up the celery only to see a man bending down next to me and picking up something before handing Gracie her bunny.

"Oh, thank you." I said to the guy who looked like a body builder, he was physically huge.

"No problem." He smiled and then walked away.

Ashton then came up, setting the milk in the basket.

"Who was that?" He asked.

"I don't know. Gracie dropped her toy and he picked it up and gave it back. But did you see him? He was massive."

"I know." He said. "What would you think about me with muscles like that?"

"Um, a bit of muscle is nice, but I want to marry you, not the hulk."

He cracked up at this.

There were a few fans who approached us in the grocery store and asked for pictures and we graciously smiled for all of their selfies before we made our way home where I was able to cook in my kitchen.

I made spaghetti for dinner and as I set the bowls on the counter Ashton took a bite and dramatically laid his head down on the counter.

"It's so good." He whined and I laughed. "I've missed your cooking so much."

"Yeah?"

"Yes, it's amazing." He smiled.

After dinner the four of us got ice cream and went to watch a movie in the living room.

Ashton and I curled up on the couch while Ender and Gracie laid on the floor in front of us.

Ashton had his arms around me and I could see his phone since he was holding in in front of us and watched him as he posted a photo of me cooking in the kitchen.

'Back at home in Haven Harbour. Been missing this island like crazy. The fiancé made me dinner and now we're watching a movie with the kids. This is what pure happiness is.'

I smiled at this and snuggled into him, feeling him hug me tightly.

"I love you." I kissed his jaw.

"I love you too, baby." He kissed down the side of my face.

Once the movie was done Ashton and I put Gracie to bed on the sofa.

"Goodnight sweetheart." Ashton kissed her. "I love you."

"Love you Daddy." She giggled.

"Goodnight baby girl. Have sweet dreams." I moved in to kiss her as well.

"Love you Mommy."

"I love you too."

We turned out the light and then walked Ender up to his room, Bear jumping on his bed with him.

"Night babe." I kissed his head. "Love you."

"Night bud. Sleep tight. I love you." Ashton kissed Enders head as well.

"Love you guys too." Ender smiled.

We left his room and then went to ours where the two of us laid down in our bed.

"So...wanna make another memory in this bed?" Ashton asked as I set my phone on the nightstand. I turned around to smile at him and moved over to kiss his lips.

"Let's do it."

Ashton pulled me onto him, causing me to giggle as he massaged my waist with his hands.

As we quietly made love I felt so at home. This was what I had been craving ever since we had left for tour.

Ashton and I fell asleep in each other's arms and in the morning we showered before getting ready in our room.

Once dressed we went downstairs to make breakfast and as I made coffee I could feel Gracie's arms wrap around my legs.

"Hmm, this feels familiar." I smiled as I picked her up, resting her on my waist.

"Someone's fallen right back into their routine." Ashton grinned.

I poured Ashton a cup of coffee, winking at his smiling self before pouring myself one.

My phone buzzed on the counter and I went to pick it up to see I had a text from Ari.

'OH MY GOD HARRY STYLES IS COMING TO MY WEDDING! YOU ARE THE MOST AMAZING BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD I LOVE YOU!'

'Um, what?' I texted her back.

'Harry just called me and asked if it would be alright if he attended my wedding!'

"Harry is coming to Ari's wedding." I looked up to tell Ashton.

"What?"

"Ari just texted me to say he called her and asked if he could go."

"I didn't think they were friends." Ashton furrowed his eyebrows.

"I don't know, I mean they were both there when I was in the hospital and at the hearing. I mean they had each other's numbers so."

"Hmm. Okay then." He said.

"You're not upset?" I asked him.

"No. Are you upset?"

"No."

I expected Ashton to get totally annoyed by this but he didn't.

I shrugged it off and continued to make breakfast for my family.

While Ashton was dressing Gracie, I was downstairs in the living room when my phone rang and I looked to see it was Harry calling.

"Hey." I answered.

"Hey. I'm trying to figure out what to get Ari for her wedding present. I need some ideas. What does she like?"

"Um, I can send you the link to her registry?"

"Okay, but I wanted to do something personable."

"Yeah, okay, why are you going to the wedding?"

"Because I think she's a good friend and I want to congratulate her and Jason." He replied.

"Alright. Well, i'll send you the registry and maybe that will give you some ideas."

"Thanks, love. Also, why are there no hotels on the entire island?"

I laughed.

"There's a bed and breakfast. I'll send you the address."

"Thanks. See you soon!"

I shook my head as I hung up the phone.

After lunch Ashton and Ender went outside to play some footie while I stayed in to finish out my plans for Ari's bachelorette party. 

I came downstairs after getting off the phone with the limo service and saw that my parents bedroom door was open.

Out of confusion I walked up to the door but stopped and smiled at what I saw.

Gracie was peering over the side of my mothers nightstand, looking at the photo of my parents on their wedding day.

She looked at it for a few minutes before moving the stool next to their bed over to the dresser so she could stand on it.

She reached up to look at the different objects on the dresser and I watched her for a few more moments before walking in.

"Whatcha doing, Gray?"

"Grandma Megan." She looked over and smiled at me, pointing at a photo of my mother.

"Yeah, did you want to see Grandma Megan's room?"

"Mhmm." She nodded.

"Did you find something?" I asked her and she nodded before pointing to a set of crystal candle holders.

"Do you like those?" I chuckled.

"Can I have them in my room?" She asked me.

"In your room?" I laughed. "Sure, we can find a place for them where you can see them all the time."

She nodded happily at this.

I heard a knock on the door and looked to see Ashton standing there.

"What are you two up to?" He smiled.

"Someone was looking in Grandma Megan's room." I said and he nodded before stepping in.

"Do you want to look at Grandma Megan's clothes?" I asked Gracie and she nodded. I helped her off the stool and held her hand as we walked to the closet.

Ashton followed us as we looked through my moms old clothes. We came across her wedding dress which Gracie wanted to touch, and then I found the shoes that went with it that Gracie decided to try on.

Ashton took her picture as she wore the shoes and then I went to the dresser to get the candle sticks when I thought of something.

"Do you want to see Grandma Megan's wedding ring?" I asked Gracie and she nodded.

We went over to the dresser and I opened the drawer before pulling out the diamond ring.

"I try it?" She asked me and I placed it on her finger. It was way too big but she smiled anyways.

"Is this your dads ring?" Ashton then asked me and I looked to see him picking up my fathers wedding ring.

"Yeah."

Ashton nodded and then tried it on.

"Hey we're the same ring size." He laughed.

I smiled at him and then an idea popped into my head.

"Do you want it?"

"What?"

"Do you want the ring?"

"You'd let me have this?" He asked.

"Well my dad is not here to wear it, and it fits you..."

"Yeah, i'd love it. Thank you." He smiled. "Do you mind if I wear it?"

"No." I smiled as he put it on his right hand ring finger.

"I always wanted to meet your parents, and I can't do that, but now I can have a piece of them with me." He said as he looked down at his hand.

I kissed him before putting my mothers wedding ring away.

"Come on Gray, its nap time." I said and she stepped down from the stool while I grabbed the candle sticks.

We began to leave the room and I looked back at Gracie who stopped and then ran back to the nightstand to get the picture of my parents.

"I have this?" She asked me.

"Sure." I smiled and she ran out of the room, holding the frame to her chest.

Ashton and I took Gracie upstairs for her nap, and smiled as she set the photo of her Grandma Megan and Grandpa James on the nightstand so she could see it.

I put the candle sticks on the dresser as well and she grinned happily.

"Mommy, I want a kiss from Grandma Megan." Gracie said and I looked at Ashton who gave me a sad smile.

"Well, Grandma Megan can't give you a kiss because she's up in heaven with the angels, but maybe she can send you a kiss."

I reached up my hand to pretend to catch a kiss and gasped making Gracie excited. I then placed my fingertips on her lips.

"There you go." I smiled and she grinned happily, squirming in the blankets.

"Now a Mommy and Daddy kiss." She requested and Ashton came forward, chuckling.

We each gave her a kiss before tucking her in for her nap.

We left our bedroom where she was napping and went downstairs where Ender was playing video games.

"Come here." I pulled Ender over to me and he whined, pausing his video game.

"What do you want?" He grumbled.

"Cuddle with me. I'm your sister and I love you."

"Ugh, you're being weird." He said and I smiled.

After Gracie's nap time and my cuddle nap with Ender, we got ready to go the rehearsal dinner for Ari's wedding.

I dressed Gracie in her blue dress with the white bow that Ashton said was his favorite dress of hers, while I put on the red dress I had worn on my night out with Harry.

Ashton and Ender dressed pretty similarly in black jeans with white shirts and grey blazers.

We made our way over to the restaurant they had rented out for the reception and when we arrived we went over to hug Ari and Jason.

"Oh i'm so excited for the both of you." I hugged Ari tightly.

"I'm so happy you're here. You ready for tonight?"

"Absolutely." I giggled.

"She can't drink alcohol, and I'd say she'd be the designated driver but she can't drive, so she will be the designated cab caller." Ashton joked as he put his arm around my shoulders.

"Why can't you drink? Oh my God are you pregnant?!" Ari asked.

"No, it just makes me sick." I assured her with a laugh. "Now lets go over the plans for tonight."

I was so excited for Ari and Jason, and knowing their wedding was only a day away reminded me that some day soon I would get to marry the love of my life too.

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I'd love to hear your thoughts on this chapter!

The next chapter will reveal what is inside the blue letter so i'm warning you now you will not expect it, i have not dropped any hints about what's inside (or have i? ;) ) no i haven't lol

But anyways, just prepare!

Much love xx-m