University Of London (BEING EDITED)

Maddie’s P.O.V
When I woke up, Dani and El were still asleep. I did my usual routine, I worked out for around an hour and showered and got dressed. I woke Dani and El up in between getting myself and Brooklyn ready. I finished everything and ran downstairs. Danielle and Eleanor were in the living room. “Have you got work today?” I asked Dani. “Nope, is it okay if I come with you? You’re only doing a photo shoot today aren’t you?” She replied. “Yeah, that’s fine. Of course you can come.” I looked at the time. 8.50. “I’ve gotta get Brooke to nursery!” I grabbed all my stuff and walked out and got into my Audi. Dani and El went in Dani’s car to the office. I dropped Brooke off and drove to work. Dani and El got out of the car and we all went inside. Isabelle and Emily greeted us. I introduced them to Dani and then we went into the modelling/photo shoot room. There were a few photographers and Chris was supervising. Emily took me, Dani and El to a booth and showed me a selection of clothes. “Which outfit would you like Ms Anderson?” Emily asked. I picked out a short blue dress and some black sandal wedges. Emily sat me down and did my hair before I got changed into the dress. “Okay, Ms Anderson, are you ready?” A photographer asked me. “Yep, let’s do this!” I said excitedly. They told me what poses to do and I was already familiar with them from modelling. After a few hours we took a break for lunch. “So, how’s the wedding planning going?” I asked Dani. “We haven’t really started. Liam hasn’t been around, I don’t get how you and Harry did it.” She answered. “I basically did everything just texting him for opinions every so often. They’re back soon so you can wait until Liam gets home and then start planning.” I told her. “Yeah, but he’s always so busy. He’s literally never around. I don’t see how you and Perrie managed to do it!” She said. “I know, they come back in 3 weeks though and then they’ll be off for a few months just doing occasional promo and stuff because Lou is going to want to be with his kids.” I replied. El smiled. “I’ll just wait then,” Dani told me. “Back to shooting please!” Chris announced. I stood up and walked back to the room leaving Dani and El to finish their lunch. At 2.30, I knew we weren’t going to be finished by 3. I ran over to Dani. “Can you go and pick Brooke up please? I don’t know what time I’m going to get finished here but not in time to pick her up. I’ll call and tell them you’re picking her up.” I asked her. “Of course, should I bring her back here?” She answered. “No, can you take her back to your apartment and I’ll pick her up when I drop El off?” I said. “Yeah okay, see you later then,” she grabbed her things and left. I went back to shooting. “Do we have another day of this?” I asked Chris. “Half a day tomorrow, 9-1. That’s why you’re doing the majority today.” He replied. “Okay, what time are we going to get finished today then?” “In about an hour. That’s it for shooting today, we just have to look through them and choose some good ones now.” He told me. I went and got changed and joined him and the photographers sitting around some screens. We picked a few out. “These are all too good to choose from so we’re going to do a collage of 9 for the cover. We need about 5 more pictures so you can start at 10 tomorrow instead. That’s it. You can go now,” Chris told me. “Okay, bye. See you tomorrow.” I said getting my stuff and leaving. We got in the car and drove to the apartments. El went home because she had some weird cravings and I stayed with Dani for a while. “I really appreciate this. I had no idea how busy I was going to be just for a single. What’s it going to be like for an album?” I said. “I don’t know but you’re going to have to cut down when Harry’s home or he’s going to get pissed with you.” She told me. “He’s gonna get pissed? He’s the one that’s always away! I work 20 minutes away from our house! He’s always miles away!” I said. “Yeah but when he’s home he likes spending time with you and Brooke and if you’re always working he’s not going to be able to do that.” “That’s the thing though, he’s never home.” I said. “Well he’s coming home soon and if you’re always working he isn’t going to be happy.” Danielle said. “He can find out how I feel then, I do much shorter hours than him and when the single is out I’m not going to be at the office much I’m just going to be modelling.” “You’ll be doing promo for the single, interviews, don’t forget this is your debut.” She reminded me. “We’ll just have to work round it, how do you know so much about this anyway?” I asked her. “Because I went through this with Liam don’t forget, he never thought he’d be away this much but he’s hardly ever home now,” She told me. “I guess, I’m gonna go home now, I’ll see you soon.” I stood up and hugged her. She handed Brooke to me and I went downstairs and got into my car. I drove home and decided to call Harry.
(Harry/Maddie)
Hey babe, what’s up?
Nothing, I just want to talk to you. I don’t think I’m going to be around much when you’re home.
Don’t worry about it. We’ll make it work, I promise. If that means I have to come to interviews or promo with you to see you, I will. I’m not missing out on time with my favourite girl.
I love you so much, you know that don’t you?
Of course I do gorgeous, but I was talking about Brooke,
Haha, very funny.
I love you too baby,
I smiled. We talked for about an hour before he had to get ready for a concert. “Good luck, I wish I was there so I could kiss you but let’s just pretend. Love youuu,” I finished. “Love you too darling, byee,” he said before hanging up. I sat with my phone in my hand looking at Brooke. I felt my eyes fill with tears. I tried so hard to hold them in. “Mama,” Brooke said reaching out to me. “Yes baby, mummy’s here.” I said picking her up. I kissed her head and sat her on my lap. We sat playing for a while before I took her up to bed. She goes to bed at about 6pm now because she doesn’t have her naps anymore because of nursery. When I had fed Brooke and put her to sleep, I went into my bedroom and sat on the bed. I turned on the TV and it was on the gossip channel. I saw Harry’s face come up. “Harry Styles meets up with wife earlier this week, but it wasn’t what it seemed. Maddie did not fly to L.A to see her husband; she flew to L.A to get away from him. Reports say that she left her daughter with Eleanor Calder and flew off after leaving Harry. She was ready to give up on it all, all her family. She drove off at speed to the airport, crying, she got the first flight which happened to be going to L.A and ended up staying in the same hotel as Harry. It was then up to Liam Payne to play matchmaker as he went to Maddie’s room and demanded she speak to Harry. When she refused, Liam picked her up and took her into Harry’s room where the couple made up, so don’t be fooled, because if it wasn’t for Liam, Harry would be single right now.” “Urgh,” I turned the TV off. I don’t even know how they managed to get that. They were right but I don’t know how. I went downstairs and got out some wine that I’ve had since I moved from California. I opened it and poured some into a glass. I hate that my relationship is in the spotlight and when my single comes out it’s going to be even worse. I sat on the couch and drank half of the bottle of wine before going up to bed.
I woke up with a booming headache. I tried to remember what had happened last night, oh, I drank like half a bottle of wine. No wonder I have a hangover. I went into the nursery and picked up Brooke. I looked at the time. 8.30. Oh god, I’ve gotta get ready! I ran into my bedroom and found some clothes and put them on quickly. I got Brooke ready and ran downstairs. I put her into the car and drove to the nursery to drop off Brooke. I stopped on the way to work because my phone was ringing. I looked at it and a photo of Harry was flashing across the screen. I answered.
(Harry/Maddie)
Hi,
Hey, what’s the matter Maddie?
Nothing?
You sound like you’ve got a hangover.
That’s because I do. But don’t worry, I can still look after Brooke and she’s at nursery at the moment.
Oh, are you at work then?
No, I don’t start until 10.
Oh okay,
So why did you call me?
I saw that people found out about you leaving and Liam making you come and see me and I’m guessing you did too seeing as you got drunk.
Yeah, I saw.
Please tell me you put Brooke to bed before you got drunk,
For god sake, how bad a mum do you think I am? Of course I did!
Okay, okay, calm down.
Urgh.
I hung up. He irritates me so much. I got a text. “You’re grumpy when you’re hungover, call me back later.” “No, I’m grumpy when you irritate me. Okay, I’ll Skype you so you can see Brooke at about 3.30,” I drove to work. Isabelle ran to me when I walked in. “We just need a few more pictures so Emily is waiting for you in the photo shoot room. Do you want anything?” She asked. “No thanks, I’m good. See you in a bit.” I waved and walked off towards the photo shoot room that we were in yesterday. “Maddie! You’re here!” Chris shouted making my head pound even more. I held my head. “Yeah, I’m here.” I groaned. “Why have you got a hangover?” He asked. “Long story,” I said walking into the dressing room. Emily handed me the same blue dress as yesterday and I got changed. She re-curled my hair and then I walked back out to the photographers and Chris. “Spill, why’ve you got a hangover?” Chris said sitting down. “It really doesn’t matter.” I told him. “It does, is everything with you and Harry okay?” He questioned. “Yes. We’re fine. Everything’s fine apart from my head hurts.” I said. “Now, can we get on so I can leave on time and go to sleep?” I continued. He laughed and we started to take photos. After a few hours we stopped and sat down to select them. We chose 9 out of all the photos we’ve taken and they are going to put them into a collage on the cover. We finished and I got changed back into my normal clothes. I looked at the time and it was 12.30. “Right, you can go, good luck tomorrow.” Chris said. “Thanks,” I mumbled picking up my stuff. I drove home and sat on the couch. I watched some TV before I had to pick Brooke up. I pulled on my jacket and shoes and got into my car. I drove to the nursery and walked inside. “Hi, Brooke was painting today so she has a bit of paint on her. You might want to put her in clean clothes before you put her in your car.” The helper advised me. “Oh okay, thanks for telling me. I’ll put something over her car seat because I don’t have any clean clothes for her with me.” I said. I went over to Brooke and picked her up. She was covered in paint. “A bit? What did she do? Pour the whole paint pot on herself?” I laughed signing her out. “No, someone knocked a palette over on her. It wasn’t intentional and the boy was very upset, I’m sorry about the clothes.” The helper replied. “I’m Jess by the way,” she told me. I smiled. “Maddie,” I introduced myself properly. “And don’t worry about the clothes. She has loads, I went a bit over the top when ordering them!” I laughed. “Oh okay, just as long as they aren’t her favourite clothes or something.” Jess said. “No, her favourite clothes are her pyjamas because they smell of her daddy, aren’t they?” I tickled Brooke. “That’s sweet, how long is he away for?” She seemed interested. “He’s back in 3 weeks I think, I’ve lost track really being so busy at work and with this little one. This nursery is seriously a lifesaver.” I smiled. “Glad to hear it, I’m just glad that you can cope on your own, it’s hard to be looking after a child on your own for a long time, even if you do have a partner.” “Yeah, I’m doing fine. Thanks though, I better get home and get Brooke cleaned up!” I said. She waved at Brooke and Brooke smiled before we went to the car. I was glad I only brought my Audi or she would make a right mess. I shoved one of my old jumpers that was in the trunk of the car onto the car seat before putting Brooke in and driving home. We got home and I unlocked the front door before getting Brooke out of the car. I took her inside, locked my car and shut the front door. I pulled off my jacket still holding Brooke and hung it up. I kicked off my shoes and went upstairs with Brooke. I went into the bathroom which had the biggest bath and started to run it. I took off the paint covered clothes and ran downstairs to put them in the washing. I went back upstairs and continued to run the bath. I picked Brooke up and put her in. She struggled to get away from me. She hates me bathing her and always has. She only trusts Harry around water. When Harry isn’t around I normally wash her with a flannel but she needs a bath now. I washed Brooke with her crying and struggling constantly. “Ssh baby, I know you want daddy to do this but he’s not here. Please be quiet.” I hushed her. She struggled some more and splashed. She splashed water on me and I told her off before finishing washing her and lifting her out of the bath. I covered her in a fluffy white towel and held her close to me. I sorted out the bathroom and then I went up to the nursery with Brooke to get her dressed. I got changed myself seeing as she had splashed me and I had a massive wet patch on my t-shirt. When we were both sorted out I went down to get her some baby food. I opened the cupboard and we had nothing. “Urgh, looks like we have to go to the shops.” I sighed picking Brooke up again.
Harry’s P.O.V
“Haz, why have you been staring at that laptop for hours?” Louis asked me. “Maddie said she’d Skype me.” I replied. “Maybe she forgot,” he suggested. “She never forgets.” I said harshly. “Maybe she’s caught up at work then or Brooke’s driving her mad. Just stop staring at that.” Louis tried to take the laptop away but I pulled it back from him. “Harry.” He looked me in the eye. I gave him the laptop and he shut it. “Maddie’s annoyed with me because I said something and she thought I was implying that she’s a bad mum,” I said. “What did you say?” He looked at me. “She was hungover when I phoned this morning and then I said please tell me you put Brooke to bed before you got drunk and then she got pissed with me because she thought I was calling her a bad mum. I’m such an idiot.” I cursed to myself. “Look, she loves you, she was hungover and grumpy. You know she hates mornings. Don’t worry about it, call her.” He tried to assure me. I took my phone out of my pocket and dialled her number. It rang for a while before she picked up.
(Harry/Maddie)
Shit Harry, I forgot to Skype you.
Don’t worry, it’s okay. Are you alright?
Yeah, I’m alright now. I’m sorry about this morning. You know I’m bad when I’m hungover.
It’s fine. So am I. I didn’t mean that you were a bad mum though.
I know you didn’t but seriously, how do you bath Brooke? I tried and she just struggled, cried and splashed me the whole time.
I laughed.
I’m obviously just her favourite parent,
In your dreams Styles, she loves me more.
Where are you anyway?
At the grocery store.
Oh, do you want me to call you later?
No, it’s fine. I don’t mind. When do you get home again?
Umm, 3 weeks today I think. I trust my favourite girls will be at the airport to greet me?
Nah, I think I might work, I mean, why would I want to see you?
She giggled.
Why did you have to giggle?!
I stood up and walked to my hotel room.
What? Can’t you handle it?
Oh I can. You’ve just turned me on now.
Well, you have to wait 3 weeks to see me.
I’ll just have to deal with it myself then, I can’t wait 3 weeks for you to sort it out!
Don’t have too much fun, I have to go Haz, I’ll Skype you tomorrow and tell you how I got on at modelling. But text me to remind me, I have so much going on at the moment.
Okay baby, I will. Good luck tomorrow. I love you.
I love you too Harry.
I smiled.
Bye,
Bye.
She hung up. I sorted myself off and walked backed to Louis’ room.“Did she forget?” He questioned. “Yeah, she was busy.” “I told you, there was no need to worry.” Well I kind of did. “She’s my wife Louis, I can’t lose her again. I did have to worry. I have to be careful about what I say or she might take it the wrong way and I’ll lose her again.” “I know mate,” “I miss them so much…” I complained. “You miss them? I might miss my twins’ birth. Trust me, if we could go home, I would, but we’re not allowed. We’ve already had two breaks on this tour.” “I’m sorry, I know your situation is more important.” “No, I’m sorry. Of course you miss your family. I’m just grouchy because El is in a mood with me. She said I don’t care that she’s 7 months pregnant with my kids because I never ask her how she is and she even said she wished she never got pregnant. It hurt to hear,” Louis told me. “I’m sure she didn’t mean it. El loves the fact that she has kids on the way.” “I said that, she said she didn’t. She said: ‘No, it just means that when you go on tour AGAIN, I’m going to be dumped with two kids to look after.’” “Maddie is going to be there?” I said confused. “She’s not too sure about that, she said Maddie is working all the time now, she even thinks Maddie is going to work herself to exhaustion.” He said. “Maddie can handle it,” I replied. “Can she though? She’s going back to Uni in April. She’s not going to be able to juggle University, modelling and singing as well as looking after a baby on her own and then have time to help El out too. It’s not going to happen.” Louis reminded me. “Maddie is able to do that. I respect that about her. I only do one job, she’s going to try and pull off 4 or 5. Plus, I’m going to try and not tour much to help her out. It must be hard leaving Brooke behind at nursery every day.” “Mmm,” Louis mumbled.

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