Overworked
Chapter 1
Maddie’s P.O.V
“Brooklyn! Adam! Melissa!” I shouted up the stairs. They all came down and sat around the table whilst I served the dinner. I gave them their plates and sat down with them.
“Where’s Dad?” Adam asked.
“He’s at work darling, he’ll be home soon.” I told him.
“Why is he always at work? You’re not and you’re just as famous as him.” Adam scowled eating his dinner.
“He’s a lot busier than me. I work when you’re at school, he works random hours.”
“But you’re a singer too.” Brooklyn added.
“And when I have to record I’m gone for long hours too. Don’t be mad at your dad. He’ll be back soon.” I said.
“Mum,” Brooklyn started.
“Yeah?” I turned to her.
“Are you ever going to have another baby?” She asked. I honestly don’t know the answer to that question.
“I don’t know sweetheart, maybe, why?”
“Because I want another little brother or sister.” I nodded and went back to eating. When we had finished I started to help them all with their homework. I heard the key turn in the lock and they all ran to the door.
“Daddy!!” Melissa jumped on him.
“Hey guys, did you have a good day?” He walked into the kitchen carrying Lis. He kissed me on the cheek and put her down.
“I missed you but Mum said you might have another baby.” Brooklyn said hugging him. He looked at me with a surprised expression on his face. ‘Is that what you want?’ He mouthed. I shrugged and went back to helping Adam who had calmed down a bit now. Once I had finished I looked at the clock and realised it was time for Melissa to go to bed.
“Lis, it’s bedtime.” I told my four year old. She groaned and plodded up the stairs. “Daddy will be up in a minute!” I told her turning to Harry who stood up and went upstairs after her.
“Mummmm, Adam won’t let me play FIFA with him.” Brooklyn complained. I walked into the living room to see them fighting over the controller. The joys of being a parent… I took the controller from both of them and ended the game. “Heyyy!” They shouted.
“No fighting, go and get your stuff ready for school tomorrow.” I said. They went upstairs and Harry came down as I was tidying up.
“So, you want another baby?” He hugged me.
“I don’t know, it would be nice but I’ve got my hands full with these three.” I said. He kissed me and picked me up.
“Mum!” Adam shouted. Harry groaned and put me down. I kissed him again and then went upstairs.
“What’s the matter?” I went into Adam’s room.
“I can’t find my maths book.” He said looking around. I walked over to his desk and picked up the bit of paper that was on top of it and handed the book to him. “Oh.” He said. I laughed and kissed him on the cheek.
“Go to bed when you’re done okay. I love you.” I walked out of his room.
“I love you too mum.” He shouted as I went back downstairs. Brooke was watching TV in the living room.
“You sorted out?” I asked and sat next to her.
“Yeah, I’ll go to bed in a minute.” She said hugging me.
“You don’t have to if you don’t want to.” I told her earning a glare from Harry. I smiled and he laughed.
“I’m gonna go to bed, goodnight Mum, goodnight Dad, love you.” She walked to the stairs.
“Love you too Brooke.” We said at the same time. She went upstairs and Harry came over and sat next to me.
“So Mrs Styles, the kids are all in bed, what do you want to do?” He put his arm around me.
“Hmm, I don’t know, let’s just watch a movie.”
“Really?”
“Nah I’m joking, let’s go upstairs.” I laughed and stood up pulling him up behind me. We ran upstairs to our bedroom and fell on the bed. “Are you working tomorrow?” I asked him.
“Yeah, sorry.” He said. I nodded and went into the bathroom to shower. I got in and the warm water relaxed my tensed muscles. It’s not even the fact that he’s not going to be here that bothers me; it’s the fact that the kids miss him so much. I showered and got ready for bed. Wrapping a towel around my wet hair, I went back into the bedroom. I sat down at the dressing table and dried my hair and put it up. “Are you mad at me now?” Harry asked as I climbed into bed.
“Not mad, I’m just not going to have sex with you.”
“Why not?” He looked offended.
“One, our three kids are downstairs and two, you’re seeing the boys tomorrow so I’m sure you’ll be telling them what it was like and I’m not giving you the ability to do that.” I kissed him and turned on the TV. I watched a few shows until 10 o’clock and then went to sleep.
I woke up to my alarm at 6.30. I’m getting quite good at waking up on time now just because I know that I have to get the kids up and ready for school. I got dressed and went downstairs. “Brooke, you need to get up.” I told her. She moaned a bit but then got out of bed and went into the bathroom. “Adam, get up please.” I opened his curtains.
“Is Dad here?” he asked.
“Nope, he’s at work darling.” I said. He got out of bed and then I woke Lis up and helped her get dressed. I went downstairs and got my stuff ready for work and made the kids’ breakfast. They all ate it and then they were ready to go. “Everyone got everything?” I questioned standing at the door with my bag, Lis’ bag and all their lunches.
“Yep.” They confirmed. I handed them their lunches and opened the door letting them go out before me. I unlocked my car, a black BMW and the kids got in and I put the bags in the trunk. I got in and they were all arguing.
“Guys, calm down. I’m not in the mood to break up any fights.” I drove to Brooke and Adam’s school and dropped them off. Next was Lis. I got out of the car and took Lis and her bag out. We went to her classroom. “Have a good day,” I kissed her head and she went inside and waved. School run sorted, now for work. I walked into the office and Isabelle brought a load of paperwork over. This is what happens. I walk in, she hands me paperwork and briefs me on my day and then goes off and gets on with her work whilst I do mine.
“Simon called and said that he wants you to go into the studio for a meeting with him after this.”
“Okay, can you call El and ask her to pick up the kids for me when she picks up Sam and Kayleigh please?”
“Of course,” She hurried off to her office. I went into my office and sat down at the desk. There’s a picture of Harry, the kids and I. I put it facing down so I didn’t keep looking at it and started going through the paperwork that Isabelle gave me. It was all orders of what people wanted designing. “Eleanor said she’s sorry but she can’t pick up the kids because the twins have swimming today.” Isabelle came in.
“Oh okay, I’ll call Simon, don’t worry.” I said. She nodded and walked out. I picked up the phone and called Simon. “Is it okay if the kids come with me to the meeting?” I asked.
“Urr, yeah I guess. The lads are at the studio so I guess they can look after them whilst we have our meeting and then you can take them home.”
“Okay, thanks.” I said and hung up. I started drafting an outfit. Halfway through the phone started ringing. “Styles Fashion Design how can I help you?” I answered.
“I love hearing you say that.” Harry said and I laughed.
“You know, you really shouldn’t call me when I’m working.” I replied.
“You’re the boss, I can call whenever!”
“Yeah, yeah, what’s up?”
“Simon said you want me to have the kids later so you can speak to him.” He explained.
“Yeah I do. I’ll pick them up from school; you’ll just have to watch them whilst I’m with Simon.”
“Okay that’s fine, did they get to school alright?” He asked.
“Urm, I guess. The first thing Adam said was is Dad home…”
“I hate leaving them; I wish I could wake them up one morning.” He sighed.
“Maybe you can soon. Just keep working on your album. Love you.”
“Love you too,” he said and we said our goodbyes. I smiled and put the phone down. I continued to draft the outfit and when I had finished moved onto the pile of paperwork on my desk. I turned on my computer and started emailing clients about their orders. When I had gotten to the bottom of the pile it was 2pm. I have an hour before I need to leave to get the kids. I drew another outfit and then left to pick up Melissa. Her teacher was standing at the door of the classroom.
“Melissa.” She called Lis. She came out of the door and I took her bag off of her.
“Good day?” I asked hugging her.
“Yes thank you. We had loads of fun.” She grinned. I don’t remember ever being this enthusiastic about school. I smiled at her and held her hand as we walked to the car. I put her in and collected Brooke and Adam, arguing yet again.
“Shut up or you’re not going to see Dad.” I said and they went silent instantly.
“What do you mean?” Adam said.
“I’ve got a meeting so your dad is going to look after you until I’m done.” I told them. We pulled into the studio parking lot and they all got out of the car and ran inside. I laughed and followed after them. I got inside and Simon was waiting.
“Harry is in studio 2. I’ll be in my office.” He said. I thanked him and went over to the kids.
“Come on, this way.” I took them to the studio. I opened the door and walked in with them behind me.
“Dad!!” They shouted and all the lads turned round.
“Okay… So they have 5 dads now…” I muttered.
“Hey guys.” Harry hugged them.
“You never know, it could have been our kids.” Zayn defended the rest of them.
“Your child can’t talk Zayn! The twins are at swimming, Danielle is at home looking after Leah and Belle is in America with Andrew.” I reminded them.
“Well, they could have come back early.” Niall said. I laughed and kissed Harry on the cheek.
“I’ll try not to be gone long. Don’t give in to everything they say okay?”
“Yes boss.” He said. And he knows it. I smiled and went into Simon’s office.
“We need to discuss something.” Simon told me and I sat down. “How would you feel about doing a tour? Worldwide.” He asked.
“Have you forgotten that I have three kids?” I replied.
“Take them with you.” What?
“I can’t just pull them out of school. Harry’s working all the time, it just wouldn’t work.”
“Okay okay, we need you to do this Maddie. It will take a couple of months. Harry will have finished the album by the time you have to go so he can look after the kids. You have to do this or we have to let you go. Your fans want to see you perform.” He told me. I thought about it for a while and agreed. I don’t want to lose this job. I lost my modelling job when I got pregnant with Melissa. I left his office and went back into the studio.
“So?” Harry asked.
“I’ve got to tour…” I answered. The kids stopped playing and looked at me.
“You can’t leave mum!” Brooklyn said.
“I don’t have a choice. I have to do this or they’re going to fire me baby.” I hugged her. Harry looks so upset. I mouthed sorry but he just looked away. “C’mon guys, it’s time to go home, let’s leave daddy to get on with his work.” I held out my hands. Melissa ran to me and held one and the others refused. I laughed and we walked out of the studio.
“Maddie wait.” I heard Harry call. I turned around.
“What?” I snapped.
“I’m sorry.” He said walking over and kissing me.
“Me too. I’ll see you soon. Don’t be late.” I said. He nodded and walked back into the studio. The kids and I left and got into the car.
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I know right! He is part of the One Direction Legend that is still living on and he is being carried along with it.
3/26/15