Previously In Chapter 21...

"Why don't you mind your own business!" Niall growls putting his finger in Liam's face. I grab Niall's arm to pull him away from Liam, but his elbow launches back at my contact and hits me in the cheek, pushing me to the floor. My tiny body slides across the floor and my head hits the wall. I groan in pain as Niall rushes to my side.

"Kate I'm sorry-"

"Just go away" I mumble, looking away from his fixed gaze. I know he heard me as hurt spreads across his face.

"No I-"

"I said go away!" I push him off of me and try to get up, regaining my balance. "Just go! You're gonna do it anyway! You're right. It's just going to be me all alone taking care of Emilia for the rest of my life so if you can't except it then get out!" I sob walking out of the room.

"Caitriona!" I hear Niall follow me but I ignore his shouts. 

[Niall]

I have gone past the line...What the fuck did I just do?! I just hit Kate...

"Caitriona!" I yell following her but Harry gets in the way. "Get out my way!" I say but he refuses. 

"No Niall. Get the hell out" he snaps. 

"Niall I think it's best if you go" Liam sighs as Louis nods.

"That's my girl in there! you can't just keep me from seeing her!" 

"Niall I don't know if you noticed but it looks like you guys just broke up" Liam shouts. 

"Why don't you just follow her wishes and just get out" Harry sighs.

"No I won't" I stand my ground. 

"Then I will" he picks me up as I kick him, trying to get loose but he doesn't budge. Before I know it, my face hits the cold concrete and he laughs. 

"Ready to lose that bet?" He laughs evilly. 

{Caitriona}

"Your gonna look ridiculous!" I laugh as Emilia hands Harry a tutu and a tiara. 

"Believe me I know" he chuckles as Emilia tugs on the bottom of his pants. "Yes Princess?" He smiles. 

"Hurry up and put on your attire Princess Buttercup!" She giggles, running to to her play-table and pouring a cup of tea. Harry struggles to put the tutu on and I rush over and pull them up his legs. 

"Easy huh?" I smile as he rolls his eyes playfully with a grin tugging at his lips. 

"Princess Emilia, may I ask why you only drink tea? There must be something you fancy more" he says planting a spot next to her on the floor. 

"Chocolate Milk!" She says adorably. "Servant! Me and Princess buttercup would like Chocolate Milk" she acts sophisticated with her nose up. 

"Yes my lady" I laugh, pretending to get her some milk. I Harry silently laughs biting his lip to keep himself from laughing. 

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After sometime, I put Emilia to bed. I've been thinking about this whole situation and I really want Liam to go back home with Cheryl. She's due in a few days and I want him to be there for her, especially since he couldn't be there for me. I know he wants to be a good father to Emilia, but I can't help but think that Cheryl needs him more. I thought he went back this weekend, but instead he stayed with Emilia. 

"She's asleep?" Harry asks me and I nod. 

"Yeah she couldn't sleep, she wanted me to sing to her" I smile. 

"You're a really good mother you know that?" 

"Thank you, I just can't believe I got myself caught up in all of this. I mean summer is almost over and I've spent most of it loving a guy who just didn't care when it came down to Emilia. I mean my birthday is tomorrow, Emilia's is in three, I've just been so caught up" I sigh and rub my eyes. 

"Um maybe we can get dinner or something tomorrow if you like. I don't want you to have to spend your birthday alone...if that's okay" he says stepping closer to me. 

"Um sure that would be nice. Thank you" I smile. 

"You wouldn't mind if I crashed here tonight would you? It seems kind of late to go back to the hotel" he scratches the back of his neck. 

"Yeah that would be fine" I say tucking a strand of hair away from my face. "Um I'll just show you to a room" 

"You don't have to-" harry refuses but I won't let him.

"No it's okay" I chuckle leading him to the guest room. I open the door and turn on the lights and then move out of the way so he could come in. "Now I must admit, this room does have a draft so I'll go get some extra blankets" I smile going back out to the hall and grabbing him a few blankets and pillows. Once I walk back to the room harry is in his boxers. 

"Thank you" he replies taking the blankets and I start to head out of the room but he stops me. "I feel really bad for kissing you earlier, I mean I liked it but I shouldn't have gotten in the way of what you and Niall had" he sighs. 

"It's okay, don't worry about it..." I trail off thinking about Niall. why did he claim me but then ditch me? How does this make any sense? Maybe I didn't know him at all. He has told me on multiple occasions that he didn't want kids...but he would love Emilia, I know he would. 

"Um goodnight and if you need anything I'm just across the hall" I sigh and walk to my room and shut the door behind me. I can't stop thinking about Niall...why would he just leave? I guess I never really mattered that much, he never really genuinely cared about me. He used every ounce of dignity last night and the thought of it makes my stomach churn and my skin ignite at the same time. 

I guess love just isn't in my cards right now and I need to focus on what matters most...Emilia.

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-ily xx