Hello, Darcy.

I woke up with unwiped dried streams of tears on my face. I still remember deliberate banging on my door, in which I refused to even open. I didn't want to face anyone or anything, it's not like they'd even help at all. Could they stop the one that I loved most from leaving? One person I'd learn to love was soon taken away from me, quickly. Like sand swiftly gliding through my fingers, a tiny grain of sand that I can't hold in my hand, so still.

Still thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach but at the same time I feel numb. Although I guess I prefer to feel hurt than rather feel nothing at all.

I stay lying in my bed, not getting up nor bother moving one inch as I watch the sunny sky with my blank eyes. Suddenly my phone beeps and I grab it, hoping it would be a text from Ryan, but my heart sinks when it's a message from Alex.

From Alex:
Hey Darcy, I saw what happened last night between you and your boyfriend, I'm hoping you're okay,please call me if you can x

Great. I feel worse now, and I feel agitated over Alex by calling Ryan 'boyfriend', why can't he just say his name for godsakes? I don't know if I should call Alex, I don't want him to give me a lecture over Ryan or try to console me because at this point, no one can and no one will. But then again, how is blocking out people the best for me when I can use them as a distraction?

I give in, but just before I'm about to tap on Alex's name, I think of Ryan, once again. Today he'd be leaving, or better yet he already left, no goodbye no nothing. Such wishful thinking. I go to my contacts and Ryan's name is ready to be tapped by my thumb, would calling him be best? Shouldn't he call me? I quickly try to shake of the thought and immediately dial Alex's number.

...

Niall's P.O.V.

I scroll down the screen, getting irritated with the random ads that keep popping up. Planning a family vacation wasn't so easy after all, especially if it were a surprise family vacation.

The front door suddenly rattled with keys, it was probably Holly. Just as I guessed, her head peeked through the crack, giving me a forced small smile. "I'm home,"

"I can see that," I responded and got up. I walked over to her as she placed her purse on the counter. I placed one arm around her back and pecked her on the cheek.

"How was work, ma lady?" I ask vividly. She chuckles quietly before responding.

"Not alot of people we're in the office today, lonely I guess." She said monotonous.

"Is Alex home?" She asked.

I now just thought about Alex, I was so caught up with planning our family trip that I didn't even notice that he was gone since this morning.

"No- I- uh- I think he went to Darcy's place," I say, scratching the back of my neck.

"Hmm, he'll probably be back for dinner- What do you guys want?" She asked as she walked into the kitchen, briskly looking through the cabinets and pantry.

A small sweet idea pops in my head and a small grin curls on my lips.

"Make something special tonight," I smiled. She raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

"What's happening tonight?" She asks curiously.

"Something," I teasingly smile.

"Okay, Horan- I don't know what you're up to, but it better be good." She pointed her fingers at me as if she were accusing me of something. I laughed it off before walking out of the kitchen.

...

Darcy's P.O.V.

If Alex weren't to come here, I wouldn't even bother leaving my room at all, I wouldn't make at least the smallest effort to go and eat or shower or even change my clothes. But I couldn't stay like that forever anyways, my Dad would be too worried and eventually tear my door down. I couldn't let him suspect one thing of Ryan, probably in which he already did.
I didn't want my Dad to hurt Ryan or Ryan to hurt my Dad, I don't want any drama.
Just as I put my empty bowl of cereal in the sink, my phone vibrated on the counter.

Alex:
"I'm here :)"

Breakfast was lonely this morning and Dad wasn't here, he left for some errands once again. Of course I felt lonely, but I didn't feel like calling Chels over. I wasn't ready to tell anyone yet about Ryan and I, done. I didn't want to hear anyone's consoling words that wouldn't help.
I left the bowl in the sink and walked to the front door.

Just as I was about to open the door, a rare feeling of a heavy heart was burried in my chest, and it felt as if there were butterflies in my stomach. I shook my head and shook the feeling off my shoulder. I opened the door, revealing Alex's smile and blue eyes. In his hands were a bouquet of pink roses and in the other a box of expensive chocolate.

"Hey Darcy," He smiled kindly. I stood there, feeling confused, it was either I felt shocked or in awe.

"Alex- Come in," I smile awkwardly as I gesture him to come in.

The smile on his face never left even when he entered the house. I closed the door after him.
"I brought you these," He held out both of bouquet and box. My face felt hot and flustered as I reached for them.

"Thank you- for what?" I chuckle nervously.

He placed both his hands in his pockets, like he usually does when he's talking to me. Rocking his feet back and forth.

"I saw what happened last night, and you didn't seem okay so..." He didn't continue on, figuring I already knew what he was going to say. I nod carefully.

"I'm alright, thank you though." I softly say as I look away, trying to not make any eye contact.

"You're lying." He states bluntly, causing me to freeze.

I turn around to place both of bouquet and chocolate on the table.

"It's nothing Alex, I'll get over it soon, don't worry- Thank you for the roses and chocolate-"

"Darcy, do you not hear yourself right now? Through my ears you sound pretty shaken." He explains.

"I'm not." I snap.

"Darcy, whatever you're going through with your boyfriend, I'm here, I can help-"

"First off, I don't need any help and second, his name is Ryan." I snap once again, but I immediately feel guilty. I watch his expression change and he tenses.

I look down to my feet as I feel the heat of my cheeks rise. "I'm sorry- look- I know you're just trying to help me Alex, and I appreciate that. I can handle this."

"I get, Darcy-" He cuts himself off as he takes a step back. "I don't care if you continue to raise your voice at me, I'll still understand."

He takes a step towards the door. "Wait-"

He turns around and I am unexpectedly wired with his eyes.

"Thank you," My voice is small and gentle, and after yelling so much, so much guilt was built inside of me, I no longer couldn't raise my voice.

"What are friends for?" He sighs before opening the door and closes it. No goodbyes or see you laters were exchanged, I know I screwed this up. I didn't know any other ways to make up for an apology, I could hug him or kiss him, then again, I don't want to lead him on. I guess thank you was already enough for a civil goodbye.

...

Niall's P.O.V.

"Mmm, smells good babe!" The pot of roast steams and opens up my poors as I place my face over the pot. Holly slaps my chest and points her wooden spoon at me.

"Not finished yet, Horan-" She pushes me away before I could even open the lid.

"How long?" I groan. My stomach's been growling for the past hour ever since I spotted the potatoes on the table.

"Fifteen more minutes- and if it were already done, I wouldn't dare let you scoop up a bowl yourself since Alex isn't here yet- oh, by the way, where is the teen?" She paid attention to the roast as she talked to me.

"Dunno, he hasn't been back since this morning," I shrug.

"That boy better be back soon, this roast is almost finished."

"Goddamn, right." I reply in a grumpy tone, earning a chuckle from her.

"Fat arse," She giggles.

"But you love it!" I nonchalantly reply.

The banters at this moment were the times when I wish we'd always be like this. Actually, banters used to be like this, but soon after a while, our jokes and little laughs soon died down. This moment was like a reminiscence of the happy past and I wish that the future still held our happiness. But our happiness is already coming to an end, especially with Holly wanting a divorce, but in these last times of our marriage, I still want to make her happy, maybe I can change her mind. And maybe this family trip to Ireland in the summer will change everything. Change everything for good.

My thoughts were interrupted when a loud slam from the front door shut hard. Holly and I immediately look at each other.

"Must be Alex," She sung happily.

"Finally," I sighed, rubbing my stomach. Indeed it was Alex when he stepped right through the kitchen door.

"Son!" I called out.

"What's cooking, Mum?" He immediately asked.

"Pot roast, sweetie. You're Dad says he has something important to say during dinner," Holly chirpped.

Alex's face turned towards me. "How important?"

"You'll see," I reply.

"We're not moving are we?" He asks worriedly.

I shake my head and laugh. "Dear god, no!"

"I told you, you'll see-"

"Alex, mind grabbing the plates from the dishwasher, thank you." Holly interrupts. I don't bother continuing with my sentence as the food already takes over my thoughts.

...

We were basically already done with dinner, and both Mother and Son have been eyeing me non-stop, waiting for me to tell them my important news. But I brushed it off and enjoyed the lovely dinner.

I chewed on the last bit of potato and took a gulp of water. I sighed and sat back, feeling filled and full. Alex and Holly both looked at me and I looked at their plates in which they were finished before me, unlike me, I had 3 servings.

I felt Holly kick me on my foot. "Don't you have something important to say?" She raises her eyebrows in curiosity.

"Oh yes," I reply and take one more gulp of water and wipe my mouth afterwards. I clear my throat and begin smiling.

"Now both of you please be very excited, I worked really hard trying to get this-"
I set my eyes on Alex before turning my head to Holly.

"I booked us a two week vacation in Ireland for the summer!" I announce. Holly's eyebrows raise and she smiles brightly. Alex nods in response, looking impressed.

"Wow- that's wow!" Holly smiles. Her smile is warm and genuine.

"Guess, I can say I'm excited." Alex smiles.

Before I knew it, they both get up from their chairs and hug me tightly.

...

"I'm excited for Ireland, even though it's still far away." The excitement in Holly's voice makes me excited as well, and most of all proud. I could still even remember her warm genuine smile earlier at the table.

"Me too, it's been a while." I reply. I turn my head over to Holly. The night wasn't so dark this evening. The bright full moon shone through the curtains, still allowing me to see Holly.

"I'm impressed, Horan- but why so sudden?" She asks, curiosity filled her voice.

I shrug. "I just, it's been a while since we've had a family vacation and maybe, maybe somewhere in my head, I feel it's a way for us to just reconnect."

I feel her tense next to me.

"I'm trying here Holly, I just want our marriage to work, I told you I'm not giving up just yet. Ireland will be a second chance for us, and...and if that doesn't work out then-"

I stop myself and shake my head.

"We will sign the papers," I say quietly.

"I'll still love you even if we're not together anymore," She says softly.

"You know I always will," My voice becomes brittle in the quiet room. The room becomes silent and only our breathing occupies the sound.

"We were so happy earlier, even just for a minute with our banters- I just wish that even just for a moment of us being happy, even at just one second, you'd change your mind." I say softly.

"Being happy for a while isn't going to change anything," She replies straightly.

"I just beg of you Holly, please try with me."

Notes

The long awaited update!! Yay!

I feel sorry for Alex, who does? I know you Dalex shippers do, haha! What do you guys think about Niall and Holly? Do you think they will still be together after Ireland, or will they sign the papers? Also what will happen to Alex then? And I'm sorry there hasn't really been any of Harry's P.O.V.'s, there will be more of those on the very last chapters.

On my last info update, I asked you guys to please comment down your opinions on whether I should write a new story after this or write a sequel!

Enjoy! xx