University Of London (BEING EDITED)

Maddie’s P.O.V
“Maddie, you can go home if you want,” Eleanor told me after a while. “Are you sure?” I asked. “Yeah, I have Louis, you need to look after Brooklyn.” She replied. “Okay, come on Harry.” I said. We went back home and Harry picked up Brooklyn. “I’ve missed you baby, but I’m here for a few days now,” He kissed her head. I smiled at my family and we went up to bed. I was still wearing my pyjamas under my hoodie and sweatpants. I went on twitter quickly and saw an article. ‘Maddie Styles was seen taking Eleanor Calder to hospital at 11pm tonight, with partners, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson rushing in soon after. Is there something wrong with Eleanor’s baby? Harry and Maddie were later seen leaving the hospital looking loved up. It took many of us by surprise after Maddie was seen looking very cosy with a friend today. It is believed that the One Direction boys spotted her and they had an argument in the middle of the mall after Harry stormed off. Maddie later went to find Harry to apologise. It’s obvious they’re trying to put it behind them and forget about it. Eleanor and Louis have not been seen leaving the hospital so many think Eleanor has been admitted. Maddie returned to her family home with her husband at about midnight tonight.’ I looked at the time, ‘00.10’. They’re fast! Harry got into bed and we snuggled together. I’ve missed him. We fell asleep in each other’s arms. I was woken by my mum calling me. “Maddie!” She shouted. She didn’t know Harry was here so I thought I’d surprise her. Harry was about to leave the room when I stopped him. “Surprise her. Stay here for a few minutes.” I kissed him on the cheek and ran downstairs. “How’s Eleanor?” She asked. “She’s been admitted to hospital, she’s got flu and it affects her more because she’s pregnant. Oh and she’s having twins.” I told her. “Oh okay, are you staying for a bit longer then?” She questioned. “Yeah probably,” I heard Harry coming down the stairs. “I’m going to have to take Brooklyn with me tonight,” I said. “I’m sorry darling. I’m really proud of you for doing this for your sister because we’re working.” She replied. Harry came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. “Harry!” My mum exclaimed. “Hi Gabrielle,” He greeted her. “So you swapped Eleanor for Harry?” Mum laughed. “Yeah, Louis came to be with El so Harry came with him.” I told her. “Oh right, now I get it. It’s nice to see you again though Harry.” She said. He let go of me and hugged her. “You too,” He agreed. I saw Faye come down the stairs and her face lit up when she saw Harry. “Harry!!” She screamed running to him. He hugged her. “Hey Faye,” He said. “What are you doing here?” She asked. “Eleanor isn’t very well so Louis and I came to see her in hospital.” He explained. She gasped and hugged me. “Is Eleanor okay?” She said quietly. “She’s going to be fine baby. She’s just got flu,” I told her. “Okay,” She perked up. “Is Harry coming to my consultation evening?” She looked at me hopefully. I looked at him and he shrugged his shoulders. “I guess we can pretend to be your parents for one night.” Harry chuckled. “Yay thank you!!” She jumped up and down. “Go and get some breakfast and get ready for school.” I told her. She walked into the kitchen and had some breakfast before running upstairs to put her uniform on. I got dressed and Harry did too. We’re taking Brooke and Faye to school today. Mum has just left and Dad is already at work. He’s away for a few days. I walked downstairs and Faye was standing by the door ready to go. Brooke came downstairs with her bag wearing loads of make-up. “Take that muck off your face.” I told her. “No. I’m wearing it.” She said defiantly. “You don’t need it. You’re beautiful as it is. Take it off!” I argued with her. We argued for about 5 minutes before she gave in and took it all off. I looked at the time and shuffled them out of the door. Their schools start at 8.45 and 9 and it’s already 8.30. Harry put on some sunglasses and a snapback so he wouldn’t get noticed as much. He put Brooklyn in the back of the car and we drove to Brooke’s school and dropped her off. She walked straight over to her friends and Tyler and kissed him. I had to stop Harry from getting out of the car and going to talk to him, or rather, shout at him. Then we went to Faye’s school and I went inside quickly. Harry stayed in the car with Brooklyn. I went to talk to the receptionist. “Hi, I’m Faye Anderson’s sister, is it okay if I come to her consultation evening tonight?” I asked. “Yeah that should be fine, you’re Maddie right?” She replied. “Yeah I am.” I confirmed. “You were head girl weren’t you?” She asked. “Yep, and now I’m married to a popstar,” I laughed. “Harry Styles isn’t it?” She continued to chat with me. “Yeah, I live in London, I’m just visiting.” I said. “You’ve got a British accent now.” She laughed. “I spend a lot of time with British people. My husband and best friends are all British apart from Niall who’s Irish so I have a messed up accent!” I told her. “I’ve got to go. I’ll see you later.” I said before walking out. I saw Faye standing with some of her friends and went to tell her that we were allowed to go. “I’ll see you tonight sweetie,” I said. She hugged me. “See you tonight,” She replied. I walked back to the car and heard her say, “That’s my big sister, she lives in London but she’s visiting for a while.” I laughed and got back into the car. “Sorted?” Harry asked. “Yep, let’s go to the hospital.” I pulled out of the parking lot and Harry waved at Faye. That’s going to get her friends talking. “How can you drive in those heels?” Harry said looking at my 6 inch heels. “I have skills.” I laughed. We got to the hospital and Louis was sleeping in the chair next to Eleanor’s bed. Eleanor woke up when we came in. “How are you feeling?” I asked her. “Tired,” She said quietly. Harry sat down with Brooklyn on his lap and I spoke to Eleanor. “Can I hold Brooklyn?” She asked after a while. “Of course you can,” I took Brooklyn off of Harry and handed her to El. “Hello beautiful,” she said playing with Brooklyn’s hair. “Auwtie Eweanor,” Brooklyn gurgled. “Awhhh, her first proper words were Auntie Eleanor!” I said. “That’s so cute,” She said. Louis woke up. “What’s going on?” He said. “Brooklyn said her first proper words,” Harry told him. “What were they?” Louis asked curiously. “Auntie Eleanor.” El told him. “Awhh,” He said. We laughed and talked for a while with Brooklyn sitting on Eleanor’s lap. She moved quite a bit and Eleanor grabbed her bump. “Did she hurt you?” I asked lifting her up off of Eleanor. “No, the babies are kicking.” She replied. “Oh right,” I said. She took Louis’ hand and put it on her bump. I sat down on Harry’s lap holding Brooklyn. We admired Louis and Eleanor’s relationship; they can get through anything if they’re together. We stayed for about another hour before going home. Harry got a call from Zayn, “Hey mate, how’s it going?” Harry said. “Put it on speaker.” I told him. He did as I said. “It’s alright, how’s Eleanor?” Zayn asked. “She’s getting better, Maddie’s here by the way.” Harry replied. “Hi Maddie!” Zayn said. “Is Maddie there? Let me talk to her!” I heard Niall say in the background. I laughed. “Go away Niall, I’m talking to them!” Zayn said. “Hi Zayn, Hi Niall,” I greeted them. “She said hi now go away.” Zayn said to Niall. Me and Harry were laughing at them. “How long is El going to be in hospital?” He asked. “She’s probably going to be in there for a few days but after that you’ll get Harry and Louis back.” I told him. “Do you want your privacy again Maddie?” He laughed. “I’m going to miss them when they’re gone but we’re going back to the UK soon.” I explained. “We’ve cancelled our shows for the next week so we’re going to come and join you guys too until you go home.” Zayn said. “Okay!” I said excitedly. “Well see you soon, bye.” He said. “Bye,” I replied. I went into my room and played with Brooklyn for a while before getting a text from Brooke.
From: Brooke
Maddie, please come and pick me up, I need you xx
I was confused and texted her back.
To: Brooke
What’s happened?xx
I waited for a few minutes.
From: Brooke
Tyler broke up with me, please come and get me xx
I grabbed her keys and went downstairs. Harry was still on the phone. I put Brooklyn in her car seat and he mouthed ‘Where are you going?’ I told him and he nodded his head. I drove to Brooke’s school and took Brooklyn out of the car quickly. I spoke to the receptionist. “I’m here to pick up Brooke Anderson,” I told her. “Okay, I’ll just get her, she’s in our medical room.” She stood up and walked into the room behind her. Brooke came out crying. I hugged her and signed her out. “Come on babe,” I said. I handed Brooklyn to her and she cuddled her. She put Brooklyn into the car and got in herself. “What happened?” I asked her on the way home. “He told me I loved my family too much and I was too soft.” She sobbed. “There’s no such thing. He doesn’t have Harry Styles in his family does he, forget about him. You’re the better person hun,” I told her. “Thanks Maddie, you always know how to cheer me up.” She smiled. “What are sisters for?” I asked. She looked at her phone. I saw Tyler’s name and took it from her. I unlocked it and read the text. “You’re such an idiot. Why would you go home? Bitch.” I deleted it and handed her phone back to her. We got back home and Harry was watching TV. Brooke went and sat next to him and I put Brooklyn on the floor. Harry put his arm around Brooke and hugged her. “Forget him, he’s a waste of space for treating my sister-in-law like this,” He said. She smiled. “Thanks Harry.” She thanked him. “Anytime hun,” He smiled back at her. “You’re going to be great when Brooklyn is older and has boy trouble, both of you.” Brooke told us. “If anyone hurts my baby girl they’re going to regret it.” Harry said. Brooke laughed. “I’m sure Dad is going to be the same with you,” I sat next to her. “Don’t let him please, plus he’s gone away for a few days.” Brooke said. “I know babe, I’m not going to be able to stop him though.” I said. Harry was staring at me. “What?” I asked. “You’re so gorgeous. And your accent is messed up.” I laughed. “I know, that’s your fault.” I blamed him. “I remember when you used to sound like Brooke and had the cutest American accent ever. You know Brooklyn has a bit of American in her.” He reminisced. “Well she is half American!” I said looking at her playing with her rag doll. He laughed and Brooke laughed too. We carried on talking for a few hours before I had to go and pick Faye up. I put Brooklyn into her car seat and Harry and I got into the car. Brooke was staying at home whilst we go to the consultation evening. We got to the school and I put Brooklyn in her stroller and went inside. I chucked a beanie at Harry. “Put this on,” I told him. He put it on and started to look around. I saw Faye and she came over to us. “Hey Faye, where are we going first?” I asked. “English,” She told me. She led the way and Harry and I followed. We got to the classroom and had to wait for a while. “Faye Anderson,” the teacher called. It was Mrs George. She’s been here for years. “Well if it isn’t Madeline Anderson.” She said. Harry tensed up, he hates it when people call me by my maiden name. “Hi,” I replied. “And who are these people?” She asked looking at Harry and Brooklyn. “My husband and daughter,” I answered. “Oh right, nice to meet you. Let’s talk about Faye.” She sat down. We sat opposite her. “Faye has a very positive attitude to learning and contributes greatly in class discussions, however, she is very chatty when we are doing classwork. Especially in our latest topic which was how famous people are portrayed by the media.” She told us. Faye and Harry were trying not to laugh. “Okay, but other than that she’s doing well?” I asked. “Very well,” Mrs George said. “Okay, thank you.” I stood up. We left and Faye and Harry burst out laughing. “I don’t know why you’re laughing, shut up.” I said. “Faye was bragging about us when she was doing that topic.” Harry explained. “Yeah I know, still, if it affects her learning then I don’t find it funny.” I replied. “You’re so serious.” Harry complained. “How would you like it if Brooklyn was talking and it affected her education?” I asked him. “I guess I wouldn’t like it,” He answered. “Exactly, where next Faye?” I asked. “Science, then Maths and we’re finished.” She replied. “Okay, let’s go then.” I walked towards the science block. I’m pretty surprised that this place hasn’t changed in 14 years. “Maddie Anderson! Is that really you?” I heard from behind me. I turned around. Becky, my only proper best friend throughout school was there. “Becky!” I shouted and walked towards her. “So it is you! What are you doing here?” She asked. “I’m here for my sister’s consultation evening, what about you?” I said. “My brother started here last year and I wanted to see if it had changed since we came here. It hasn’t changed one bit.” She laughed. “I know, in 14 years you would have thought it had changed.” I said. Harry came up behind me pushing the stroller. “How’ve you been then? Apart from being a model.” She asked. “Umm, I’m married and have a baby now,” I told her. “I’ve seen, you married a popstar didn’t you?” She replied. “Yeah,” I answered. Harry hugged me from behind. “So this is your husband?” She asked. He kissed my cheek and I turned round to look at him. “Yep, I did well didn’t I?” I said. “Yeah you did, he’s well fit.” Becky laughed, Harry laughed as well. “How did you recognise me anyway?” I asked her. “Well considering you was always obsessed with high heels and shorts like you’re wearing, and your blonde roots are showing. I guessed!” She explained. I laughed. “Yeah, I need to dye my hair again.” I told her. Harry poked me. “Ouch, what was that for?” I turned to him. “You don’t need to dye your hair again, let the blonde come back.” He said. “No, I like being brunette.” I argued. “We kind of need to go,” Faye interrupted. “Okay, bye Becky, I’ll see you around.” I hugged her. “Yeah, bye.” We walked off towards Faye’s science block. Faye saw one of her friends and pointed at us. Her friend ran over to her. “So you weren’t lying, your sister really is married to Harry Styles?” The girl asked. Harry laughed. “No I wasn’t lying.” Faye said. “Come on Faye, hurry up.” I hurried her along. We got to her science class and went straight in. I didn’t know this teacher but I think she knew me. After she had said how Faye was getting on she turned to me. “You’re the model that was head girl here aren’t you? I’ve seen pictures and people told me you were head girl here. I never knew you were related to Faye.” She said. “Yeah I am, didn’t guess from the surname no? And in those pictures I probably looked a lot like Faye.” I said. “I considered it but I thought it was just a coincidence.” She replied. “Oh right, well yeah, I’m her sister.” I said. “That’s really cool. Thanks for coming anyway and keep up the good work Faye.” She finished. We stood up and Faye led us to Maths. I didn’t know this teacher and she didn’t know me or Harry. It was just like normal. On the way out of the school the head teacher spotted me. She stopped me just as I had reached the door. “Hi Mrs Winters,” I realised who she was. “How are you doing Maddie?” She asked. “I’m doing well thank you, what about you?” I replied. “I’m good, this is my last year here,” She explained. “Oh that’s such a shame. You’ve been here since I started.” I said. For some reason whenever I talk to her I talk really posh. “I know, nearly 19 years now.” She said. I was surprised that it was that long ago. “Anyway, you seem to get a lot of press these days, what’s going on? I can’t go into a shop without seeing a paper or magazine with your face on it.” She asked puzzled. “I married him,” I said pointing at Harry who was standing next to me. “Oh right, is he famous?” She said. “Yeah, he’s out of One Direction. I’m also best friends with his band mates and their partners so it’s no surprise that I get a lot of press.” I answered. “Ah, is your friend okay? I saw that she was in hospital.” She asked. “Yeah she’s fine thank you,” I replied. “That’s good, I’ll let you go home, see you soon.” She said. “Okay, bye,” I said. Harry and Faye went ahead and I walked behind pushing the stroller. “Faye do you want to go and see Eleanor quickly?” I asked her. “Can we?” She perked up. “Yeah of course, Harry and I saw her earlier but I’m sure she’d love to see you.” I replied. “Okay,” We went to the hospital and got to Eleanor’s room. She was kissing Louis and I put my hand over Faye’s face. “It’s not like I haven’t seen you and Harry do that before.” She said pulling my hand away. We laughed and went in. “Young children here,” Harry said. Louis pulled away immediately and sat in the chair. I laughed, “Hey Faye!” Eleanor exclaimed. Faye went and hugged her. “Hi, are you feeling better?” She asked. Harry sat down and I sat on his lap again. He put his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him. He kissed my cheek and Louis pretended to gag. “Oh shut up, you and El were worse.” Harry scolded. I laughed and Louis sat back in his chair. “Don’t I get a hug Faye?” Louis asked feeling left out. She went over to hug him as well. She talked to Eleanor for about half an hour before we left. Brooke is at home by herself so we need to get back. We pulled up and Tyler was hanging around outside. “What are you doing here? You’ve done enough damage.” I snapped. “I want to apologise,” He said. “She doesn’t want to hear it.” I unlocked the door and let Faye in. I wanted Harry to go inside too but he didn’t so I gave Faye the stroller. “Is he Tyler?” Harry whispered in my ear. “Yes, but don’t give him any trouble. He’s not worth it.” I whispered back. Harry went over to him. “You’re the idiot that called my wife and her best friend sluts.” He shouted. “Harry!” I ran to get him back. “Leave it,” I gritted my teeth. I pulled him back towards the house. “Get lost Tyler, she doesn’t want to hear it.” I said pushing Harry inside. “Why didn’t you listen to me?” I shouted once the door was shut. “Because he needed to know that he shouldn’t have said it.” Harry said. “You just wound him up! Well done Harry.” I walked into the kitchen. Brooke was sitting at the table on her laptop, I looked at it. She was going through old photos. I sat next to her and looked at them. “I want to go back Maddie, to before you left. I miss you so much when you’re gone,” Brooke said leaning on me. “I miss you too babe and sometimes I wish I could just drop everything and move back here but I have a family now and they’re my priority.” I told her. I looked at the folders of photos she had. One was named, ‘Maddie’s Modelling’. I opened it and saw all my modelling pictures. I missed that so much. Harry came in and went out into the garden. He sat on a chair and looked out at the entire garden. It was quite big and at the end there was a gate that led onto the beach. I looked through all my modelling photos with Brooke before she opened another folder called: ‘<3’. I looked at the first picture. It was me when I was pregnant. The second picture was the dress shop where we got all the dresses for my wedding from. The third picture she opened was me and Harry on our wedding day. We were holding hands at the alter saying our vows. She had a video too and played it. It was where we confirmed our love for each other and at the exact moment where we got married. It was perfect. I stood up and walked outside. I kissed the top of Harry’s head and sat next to him. “I’m sorry I shouted,” I apologised. “It’s fine, don’t worry about it,” He said. We sat in silence for a while before I stood up and grabbed Harry’s hand. I led him down the garden path to the gate at the back. I opened it onto the beach and took my shoes off before walking onto the gorgeous white sand. I put my arm around his waist and he did the same to me. It was getting dark so the sunset was reflecting on the sea. Harry lent over and kissed me starting a make out session. “Mama,” I heard from behind me. I stopped kissing Harry and turned around. Brooke was standing at the gate holding Brooklyn. Brooke walked towards us and handed Brooklyn to me. I took her in one arm and stood looking at the sea. “Look baby, it’s the sea,” I said to Brooklyn. “You’re a beautiful family, I love you guys.” Brooke said. I put my free arm around her and Harry hugged her. “I love you too Brooke.” Harry and I both said at the same time. It was the first time that I’ve ever heard Harry tell anyone in my family that he loves them. I smiled and looked out at the sunset. Brooklyn pointed at Harry and I handed her to him. “Hey princess, I love you,” he said before kissing her head. We stood on the beach for about another 10 minutes before going back into the house. Mum was just coming through the front door when I closed the back door. “Where’ve you guys been?” She asked.

Notes