*fast forward 3 more months*

The past months have been everything but easy. If anything, nothing ever goes right. Harry and I started out fine, but soon enough he kept getting papped with women when he was supposed to be filming or at meetings. Cheating rumors were left and right making us fight constantly. My trust in him was running thin.

On the other hand, Niall has become very distant. At Hannah and Louis's engagement party a couple of months ago, he told me he didn't want to interfere with my relationship with Harry. He hasn't called me since and on rare occasions we text. I see on his Instagram he's been occupying himself with sports now.

I miss him.

-.-.-

Today is Liam and Norah's wedding in London. Liam was the most distant from the group since their break started but he wanted everyone important present, and that meant his bandmates included.

"Did I tell you Zayn will be there?" Harry asks putting on black dress shoes, he already had his all black tux on.
"Oh? No you didn't tell me. I didn't even know ya'll still talked to him?" I was putting on pearl earrings to compliment my navy dress.
"We don't really. Liam is still keeping in touch, though."
"Hopefully it's not awkward." Harry nods at my statement before I continue, "I'm ready, let's go."
"You look beautiful, love." I smile at his compliment. It felt nice for once to not be fighting.

On our way to the church, I get a notification on my phone. It was a message from Niall.

Niall: Can't wait to see you.

I quickly locked my phone without responding so Harry wouldn't look over my shoulder and we'd start a fight. A sudden wave of jealousy took over me. I hadn't really thought about it, but what if Niall brings a +1? What if that +1 is a girl? My heart was beating faster now.

Upon arriving at the St. Lawrence church, it looked like a fairy tale. The style of the church was medieval and it was adorned with a great amount of red roses. I only hoped to one day have a wedding like this.

Liam and Norah looked so happy saying their vows. It brought a tear to my eye. "Don't cry, my love." Harry told me wiping away my lonesome tear. My nostalgia was quickly replaced by happiness as we cheered on the bride and groom as they walked out of the church, finally Mr & Mrs Payne.

The reception was going to be held at the BMA House about 30 minutes away from the church. Once we arrived, most other guests were there. The place was incredible. It was going to be an outside reception. There was a huge central water fountain with statues that I really wanted to get a picture of. When we walked in we were greeted with champagne glasses.

Harry then turns to me and says, "A toast to us, to hopefully one day follow the same path." I clink my glass to his with a smile but inside I'm feeling unsure about us ever getting married.
Once we found the bride and groom, Harry and I approached them to congratulate. Liam looked the happiest I've ever seen him. He had a certain sparkle in his eye. I felt another tear wanting to escape my eye.

My phone then rings with a notification, I'm assuming is Niall. I saw him at the church but it was only a glance from far away.

Niall: Meet me at the water fountain.

"Harry, I'm going to go find Hannah. I didn't get a chance to talk to her at the church." I lied.
"That's fine, baby girl. I'm actually going to say hey to Zayn. He's over there with his new girl." I look to our left to see Zayn with a tall blonde woman. She looked like a supermodel, maybe she was. First time seeing him in person and I was surprised how much he had changed from the One Direction days. Harry gives me a peck on the lips before we walk away from each other.

I try to walk through the crowd slowly as if I really am looking for Hannah. I didn't want to draw attention to myself by rushing to the fountain. Once I reach it, I see his blonde hair moving a bit with the slight wind. He was sitting with his back to me and i felt overwhelmed by emotions. I missed him and I still loved him.

I quietly walk towards him and place my hand on his shoulder surprising him. He turns his body towards me and gives me a bright smile. His smile, his eyes, his smell... It all felt like home.

"You look amazing." Niall says patting the spot next to him. I take a seat and inhale his scent.
"Thank you."
"How are you?" he keeps his hands on his lap. Usually he would try to sneak a touch but not today.
"I'm ok, just trying to make it day by day." I respond, playing with my fingers. I didn't want to say I was miserable most of the time.
"That doesn't sound fun."
"It is what it is. What about you? Did you bring a date?"

Please say no..

"No, I'm here alone. You know I don't date often." he gives a nervous laugh.
"True..."

After this we had a moment of silence but it didn't feel awkward at all. It felt nice to feel the cool air on my face, the sound of the water fountain, the birds flying overhead, all while having Niall next to me. It felt like when life was much more simple. When it was just me and him.

"Mel... I'm glad you're happy with Harry. Your happiness is more important than my own." he breaks the silence.
"Niall, I'm not..." I try to tell him my reality but I'm cut off.
"No, let me finish, Mel. I'm going home to Ireland and I think it's best that we don't keep in touch. I have had inner battles with myself every day for the past months. I've been so close to buying tickets to visit you. It's draining me emotionally, Mel. I can't keep doing this to myself. I just had to see you one last time and tell you goodbye."
Niall, you're breaking my heart.
"Niall, I..."
"Don't bother, Mel. I shouldn't have continued to pursue you even after you told me about Harry. I did this to myself." he then stands from his spot, grabs a strand of my hair and says, "Goodbye, Melanie." he let's go of my hair and walks away. I'm unable to form a word.
I felt my heart sink, completely defeated by life. If I didn't have Niall, how was I going to be happy? I've been such an idiot all this time. It's Niall, he's my happiness and now I've lost him.

Notes

So, I thought I'd be able to post the rest of the chapters but I've been incredibly busy. I am leaving for vacation tonight and I won't be taking my laptop. (too much stuff to keep track of with kids... lol) I won't update again until about two weeks from now. :( This chapter gives me the sads.

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