BEAUTIFULLY UNFINISHED novel Chapter 50

FORTY-NINE

M I R A N D A

There are paps everywhere right outside where we live and the only question that I have in mind is, how in hell are we going to go inside our house safely amidst these fleet of photographers and fans?

I didn't know we'd become this known after such days of being circulated around the media. When your name gets associated with Harry Styles, there's really no escape from the cameras, media, people, dramas and more people who'll invade your privacy just to get a scope from you.

"Why are people still interested on this?" Louis mutters.

"Benny, hold tight on daddy Harry okay?" I cupped his cheek after pushing his hair off his forehead.

But he didn't respond.

As soon as the car parked, there were cameras flashing from almost everywhere. I worried instantly about Ben but he just looked at everyone blankly. Harry was terribly right, Ben must have woken up after the accident but it's already a different Ben now. He seems a bit distracted at the people from outside the car and I just hope he won't throw some tantrums right now.

"Never let go of my hand." Louis tells me before kissing my temples while I feel Harry glancing at us.

Harry has hired a few bodyguards that could help us get home safe today because he knew that people would come here once Ben would be out from the hospital and I guess he was right again. The big-built bodyguards quickly stepped out of the car and cleared the way for us to pass through. Ben was being carried by Harry while two other bodyguards made sure I could pass through these massive of people with giant cameras pressed closer to our faces. Another two carried out stuff and Ben's wheelchair for us.

"Make sure Miranda's safe." I hear Harry gazing at me over his shoulders.

"Let us through." One bodyguard pushes another paparazzi.

I held tight on Louis' hand and he made sure that I was holding tight on him. His arm was wrapped around the bottom of my spine while he pulls me closer to him.

"You alright?" Louis asked cos people were pushing.

I nod. "Yes. I'm fine. Is Ben safe?"

Louis glares at Harry who was ahead of us. "Harry's making sure."

I didn't know that our driveway towards our front door was this lengthy. Why is it hard to go through these so many people and why is it so long before we could reach the porch? Damn these kind of people who's so interested on other's private lives!

More and more questions were being thrown at us but I wasn't really listening to any of them because I was more focused on Ben. He was just resting his chin over Harry's shoulder and I was glad at the view that they reached the front door safe. Ben looks at the cameras and cellphones being handed to him.

All of a sudden, Ben pulled his head up from Harry's shoulder and started getting annoyed by the people that were surrounding us. He starts to rub his eyes. No. He's going to cry. No. He's making that face. No, not that face. Not the about-to-cry-face.

I watch as Harry rub Ben's back and hushed him before he'd start to cry. He whispered something on Ben's ear and he just stared blankly at Harry. He wiped Ben's little tears that escaped from the corners of his eyes. They finally got inside safely. Thank god!

Louis led the way as soon as we reached the porch. He held my hand and quickly we rushed inside the foyer while the paps were busy taking a last glimpse from me and Ben.

I exhaled heavily as soon as the front door was closed.

"You alright love? Breathe. Just breathe." Louis tells me.

I nod.

"Welcome home Ben!!" I hear people coming from the living room.

Louis and I marched to the living room. I watch while Harry made funny faces to welcome Ben home. Everyone I knew were here; Niall, Vivian, Arthur, Christian and Lettie. Of course Lettie had to be here. Im sure he wouldn't want to miss this.

Niall was happily handing Ben a gift while Harry puts him on his wheelchair. Niall kneels before Ben and rubbed his hand over his hair.

"Looking really great Benny." Niall says.

"Welcome home Ben!" Vivian and Arthur chimed together.

"Look at you Ben! Looking really great." Vivian adds.

Christian quickly kissed Ben's forehead. "I missed you buddy!"

I smiled as soon as Christian stares at me. I walked to him and hugged him tight. "I missed you Chris." I say against his ear.

He rubs my spine. "I miss you too."

He releases me. "You okay?" He asked.

I nod.

"There are so many people outside. Wow you're famous now." He jokes.

I smacked his arm. "Shut up."

I turned to Louis and reached for his hand. He stands next to me while he placed his arm around my hips.

"I want you to meet my best friend and co-nurse, Lou." I pulled my head to Louis and he smiles at me.

"This is Christian Tyson." I gestured.

"It's great to meet you." Louis offered a handshake and Chris was nice enough to accept it.

"And this is Louis Tomlinson, Chris. My boyfriend." I gestured to Louis.

"Pleasure to meet you man." Chris says.

I feel Harry glaring at us while he stands there with Niall.

"Benny." I called his attention and he gazes at me.

I march my way towards Ben and squat down before him. "You wanna take a bite on that cake they prepared for you?" I chimed.

He nods.

"You wanna walk?" I asked him.

He shakes his head.

I sigh as I cup his cheek and kiss him.

"You want daddy to carry you?" Harry asked as he squats next to me.

The entire house was quiet and everyone just stared at us. Ben was just looking at him. I could see hope in Harry's eyes and how he looks like he wants this so much. I know he doesn't want his own son to say no to him in front of everyone else here right now.

Ben finally nods.

"Alright. Let's go grab that cake so you can slice it." I begin to say.

Harry quickly carries Ben on his arms and we marched our way to the kitchen.

"Anyone wants cakes and drinks as well?" I offered.

"I'll slice them for us." Vivian chimes.

Vivian happily rushes to the kitchen as well while I watch Harry carry Ben peacefully. He sits on top of a chair while he places Ben on top of his lap. I grabbed a few utensils exactly for everyone while Vivian was busy slicing the cake.

"I'm glad Harry finally knows the truth." Vivian blurted out.

Harry gazes at Vivian and I was just standing there awkwardly.

"I mean..." Vivian stutters. "I've always forced Miranda to tell you, Harry. She was just scared how you'll accept it."

Harry glances at me.

"I think that's enough slicing Viv. Thanks." I rushed my way closer to her.

We stand close to each other while she was busy putting cakes on the plates and I was busy making a pitcher of orange juice.

"Don't try to embarrass me." I whispered.

She giggles softly. "I'm not."

I grabbed one plate and walked closer to Harry and Ben. I made a funny face that would make Ben smile but he's still staring at me impassively. He doesn't look excited to see the cake but his eyes tells me he wants to eat it.

"Sit down." Harry pulls out the chair next to him for me to sit.

I glanced at Vivian before sitting down since I saw her giggling from where she was. I focused back on Ben.

"This is your favorite cake Benny. See? It's chocolate truffle with mocha sprinkle." I chimed while making a funny face.

Then I noticed that Harry was staring at me eagerly and how stupid I looked in front of him. He smirks at me and that dimple is showing even though he tries to hide his smile.