Overworked

Maddie’s P.O.V
I got up to the twins and Freya started crying. Good timing sweetheart. I picked her up and rocked her in my arms. She didn’t calm down at all so I sat down with her in my arms and started to breast feed her. She calmed down after a few minutes and I continued to feed her. Once she had had enough she wriggled around in my arms and started to fall asleep. I put her into her crib and picked up Amelia repeating my actions. Harry walked in midway through. “Oh sorry, I, urm, I,” he stuttered. It’s not like he’s never seen my boobs before, jeez. We’ve been married for nearly 12 years.
“Stop staring Haz.” I said and he looked away.
“I can’t help it! But Lis said she wants you to bath her. I tried telling her you were busy but she’s refusing to have a bath unless you bath her.” He said. Amelia started to fall asleep and I readjusted my clothes.
“You can turn around now.” I told him. He turned back to me. “Tell her I’ll be down in 10 minutes.” I said and he nodded and left the room. I put Amelia in her crib and started to sing the twins to sleep. After a few minutes they were both sound asleep. I tucked them into their cribs and kissed their heads gently. Next. I sighed. I’m shattered to be honest. I just want to sleep. I walked downstairs and Lis ran to me.
“Mummy, can you bath me? Daddy ran it already.” She said.
“Okay baby, come on.” I picked her up and took her into the bathroom. She undressed herself and I helped her into the bath. She sat in the bath babbling on about god knows what. I’m just glad they go back to school tomorrow. I washed her and got her out of the bath drying her off.
“Mummy, can you take us to school tomorrow?” She asked.
“We’ll see sweetheart, come on, let’s get you ready for bed.” I helped her into her pyjamas and brushed her hair. She got into bed and went straight to sleep without a story or anything. I kissed her head and walked out of her room turning the light off. I pulled the door to and went into Adam’s room. He was sitting on the floor playing a game with Brooke. “You two be quiet now and bedtime in a few minutes. Lis is asleep so I don’t want you waking her up. I’ll be back to check that you’re in bed in half an hour.” I told them. They agreed and I left the room and went downstairs.
“Sorted?” Harry asked watching TV.
“For now,” I sighed throwing myself onto the couch.
“Go to sleep if you’re tired babe.” He said resting my head on his lap. I shook my head and he kissed my forehead. “I love you beautiful.” He smiled down at me.
“I love you too, but if you don’t get up tonight I’m gonna kill you.” I said.
“I don’t have boobs, I can’t feed them.” He reminded me and I groaned.
“Why did we decide to have more kids?” I asked.
“Because we did.” He laughed. I smiled at him.
“You’re perfect.” I poked his dimples.
“So are you, but lose the baby fat yeah?” He teased. This is what I love. I love us being all goofy with each other. We don’t have enough time to do this much.
“Meany.” I pouted and he laughed at me.
“See, this is what I love, us time. We didn’t really get much of it before kids arrived.” He said.
“I know, and I’m sorry about that. I wish we could have been together longer than 4 months before I got pregnant.” I sighed.
“4 months or 4 years, who cares? It doesn’t matter because we still have moments like this together.” He grinned. I love him with all of my heart. He always knows what to say and when to say it.
“Thank you,” I whispered.
“What for baby?” He questioned.
“Changing my life. Just imagine if the slightest thing had been different. I can’t imagine my life without you.” I told him. He smiled.
“Good, because you will always have me. You’re my girl and I’m your guy.” I laughed at him and his cheesy words.
“I’m going to go and check on the kids.” I stood up.
“Okay gorgeous,” He said and I went upstairs. I went into Adam’s room and he was fast asleep in bed. That’s my boy. Next I went into Brooke’s room and she was lying in bed on her phone.
“Put that down and go to sleep now babes.” I said.
“Okay mum, love you.” She locked her phone and put it on her bedside table.
“Love you too darling.” I replied and walked out of her room closing the door behind me. I knew she’d probably go straight back on her phone but as long as she gets up in the morning I don’t care. I heard running water and went into the bathroom. Harry was running a bubble bath.
“For you,” He said.
“Thanks baby,” I kissed him.
“No problem,” he turned off the taps. “I’ll be upstairs when you’re done.” He said and left the bathroom. I took my clothes off and got into the bath. I lay down and shut my eyes. I just lay thinking about everything that’s happened to me in my life. I’ve had a pretty crazy life. I washed myself and then my hair and got out of the bath drying myself off. I pulled the plug out and let the water drain away. I wrapped a towel around my head to dry my hair and another one around my body and went upstairs. “Why bother with the towel?” Harry asked as I walked into the bedroom.
“Quit being such a perv.” I laughed at him and got myself dressed. “Lis asked me to do the school run tomorrow.” I said getting into bed.
“You don’t have to if you don’t want to. I understand and I’m sure Lis will too, you’re tired.” He said.
“No, I’ll do it. It’s fine.” I told him.
“Only if you’re sure,” He wrapped his arms around me and I snuggled into his chest. “Goodnight Maddie.” He kissed me sweetly.
We drifted off to sleep only to be woken by a crying baby. I sighed and got out of bed walking into the nursery. Amelia was crying and once I reached her I knew why. “God you’re stinky.” I picked her up and put her on the changing table. I sang gently as I changed her diaper and once she was sorted I placed one of my hands on her bum and the other one on the back of her head holding her to me. I rocked my body from side to side. “You’re gorgeous baby.” I said and kissed the top of her head. Once I was sure she was asleep I put her back into the crib and tucked her in again. I went back into the bedroom and Harry was asleep so I got into bed and lay with my back to him. I think I slept for about an hour and then I was woken up again. I looked at Harry and he was still fast asleep. Useless. I went into the nursery and picked up Freya. “Are you hungry princess?” I sat on the chair with her and started to breast feed her. She fed for about five minutes and then stopped and went back to sleep. “Gosh you’re hard work, but you’re worth it.” I whispered and the door creaked open. Lis came in wiping her eyes. I put Freya in the crib and went over to Melissa. “What’s the matter baby?” I asked and picked her up.
“I-I-I” She started to say as tears fell out of her eyes.
“Calm down princess,” I said to her, moving her wet strands of hair away from her face. She took a deep breath.
“I had a nightmare,” she told me still crying slightly.
“Oh baby, you’re okay now. Mummy’s got you.” I said hugging her.
“I’m scared mummy,” she whispered.
“There is nothing to be scared of. Mummy’s here. I won’t let anything happen to you sweetie.” I kissed her head. She nodded and buried her face into my shoulder. I went back into the bedroom with her and Harry woke up.
“What’s the matter?” He asked in his morning voice, spotting Lis.
“She had a nightmare; can she sleep in here tonight?” I said and he patted the spot on the bed next to him. I put Lis down and she curled up clinging onto Harry. “I’m gonna feed Amelia,” I told him and he nodded. I fed Amelia and went back to bed. Harry was cuddling Lis and she was clinging onto him for dear life. I got into bed and could hear light snores coming from Lis. Harry stroked her hair while she slept and I went back to sleep. About two hours later, I was woken up again. Harry woke up and looked down at Lis who was still clinging onto him. “I’ll go.” I sighed and got out of bed. I went into the nursery and saw to the twins and went back to sleep. The next time I was woken was about 5am and I decided there was no point going back to sleep from there. I calmed the twins down and went downstairs with a baby monitor. I made myself a cup of tea and sat at the breakfast bar drinking it. I saw a magazine on the side and pulled it over to me.
“Baby Styles No 4 and 5 arrive!” was the front title. I turned to the page and started to read. “Madeline and Harry Styles’ twin daughters were born prematurely last week and have not yet been brought home. It is believed that they’re in the baby care unit but we have no information to back this up.
A source close to the couple told us: “Yes Maddie has had the babies and no they weren’t due yet. She went into labour 6 weeks early as she wasn’t due until late February, around the time of her birthday. Anything else on this matter is between them and them only.” The couple are due to move to California in March with their close friends and children.”
I shut the magazine and kept drinking my tea. I heard someone come downstairs and then felt two strong arms wrap around my waist. “Come back to bed baby,” he whispered in my ear.
“No Haz, I’m not being woken up again.” I kissed his cheek and he groaned.
“At least come and snuggle with me.” He said and I turned my chair around.
“Lis is in our bed.” I reminded him. He groaned again and kissed me. I put my arms around his neck and he brought me closer to him deepening the kiss. He picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his torso as he continued to kiss me. We pulled away but our foreheads were still toughing. “I love you,” I whispered.
“I love you too,” he whispered back and I smiled at him. He put me down and just hugged me. Lis came downstairs and hugged Harry’s legs. He laughed and turned around to pick her up. “Hey baby, did you sleep better?” He asked her and she nodded. “Good, did the babies wake you up?” She shook her head and I smiled.
“I’m going to go and get ready, can you wake the kids up please?” I looked at Harry. He nodded and kissed Lis’ head. I went upstairs, got dressed into some baggy clothes and converses, did my hair and make-up and went back downstairs. The kids were all ready and eating breakfast. I waited for them to finish and picked up my keys. “Come on, let’s go.” I said and Brooke and Adam handed me diaries to sign. I signed them quickly and they went and got into the car. I followed after them and gave their diaries back. I drove off to Brooke and Adam’s school.
“Thanks mum, see you later.” They said getting out of the car.
“See you later, have a good day.” I said and drove to Lis’ school. I walked her to her classroom and her teacher was surprised to see me. She smiled and I hugged Lis goodbye and she ran inside. I went back to my car and texted Harry.
To: My Babes
I’m going to check in on work, are you okay with the twins?x
I waited for a reply.
From: My Babes
I’m fine, don’t wear yourself out xx
I put my phone away and drove off to the office. I went in and went into my office. There was paperwork piled up on my desk and Isabelle walked in with more.
“I didn’t expect to see you here.” She said.
“Well I’m here,” I laughed and took the paperwork from her. “Is this all important?” I asked and she nodded.
“It’s all the stuff that normally goes through you. I’ve emailed clients and stuff but you really need someone to cover for you while you’re off.” She told me.
“No, it’s fine. I’ll do it. I’ve got time at the moment. The twins are with Harry and the kids are at school.” I said and she agreed. “I’ll be here until 3.” I said and she nodded and left. I texted Harry again.
To: My Babes
Change of plan, I need to work. Bring the twins in if they need feeding x
I started to work and there was a knock at the door. “Come in,” I shouted and the door opened. Harry came in pushing the twins in their stroller.
“I brought you some clothes; somehow I don’t think that,” he pointed to my outfit, “is suitable for work.” I laughed and he gave me the clothes.
“Thanks babe,” I said and got up to hug him.
“You look exhausted.” He noted and I gestured to the paperwork.
“Would you like to do it?” I asked.
“I’m good,” he said.
“Exactly but it needs doing.” I told him.
“I admire you. You got up all night last night to sort out the babies and now you’re doing all this just to make sure your business keeps running.” He commented.
“Yeah, well, that’s what happens. I’m gonna get changed.” I said and walked into the bathroom. I got changed out of my leggings and hoodie into the top and skirt that Harry brought me and went back out.
“Now you look like you’re ready to work.” He said laughing.
“Thanks, I don’t think the shoes really go though, you just gonna sit there?” I asked sitting down behind my desk.
“Yep, what’s the point of me leaving? The twins are gonna want feeding soon.” He told me as I changed my shoes to ones that I always leave at work.
“You go and see the boys; I’m fine here with them.” I said.
“But what about getting them home? And the others? I have the sport.” He said.
“Then leave me the sport and take my car.” I chucked my keys at him.
“Alright, see you later,” he gave me his keys and kissed me on the cheek.
“Bye,” I smiled and he left. I brought the stroller over to my desk and did some of my paperwork and then Amelia started crying. I picked her up and rocked her and she stopped. I put her back into the stroller and she went to sleep. I did most of my paperwork and put the rest in my bag noticing the time. It was 2.45 and I need to leave to pick the kids up soon. I checked my emails once more and then logged off my computer and left the office pushing the twins in their stroller. I found Isabelle in her office. “I’m off now. Leave any paperwork on my desk and I’ll be back in a couple of days but sort out anything urgent for me please.” I told her but she was just looking at the twins.
“Sure, they’re so cute Maddie.” She said admiring my adorable baby girls.
“I know, I’ll see you soon.” I smiled and she smiled back and waved. I walked out of the office block into the parking lot. I found the sport and put the twins in and the stroller into the trunk and drove to Lis’ school. I got the twins out of the car and put them back into the stroller walking to Lis’ classroom.
“Hiya, Melissa.” Her teacher called her.
“Mummy!” Melissa ran to me.
“Hey, come on, we need to go.” I picked her up. I pushed the stroller with one arm and held onto Lis with the other. I put all of them in the car along with the stroller and went to Brooke and Adam’s school. They got to the car and got in. “Good day?” I asked them.
“Yeah, where’s Dad?” Brooke answered.
“I’m not sure, why?”
“Because you have the babies.”
“Oh yeah, I went into work and your dad brought them in. I told him to go and leave them with me so he did.” I explained.
“Oh okay,” She replied and I drove home. We got home and the kids got out. I got the twins out and took them inside. Harry was on the couch.
“Did you get everything sorted?” He asked.
“Yeah, I’m gonna go back in a few days though.” I told him and he nodded.
“You’re superwoman.” He said and I laughed.
“I don’t think so somehow. I’m gonna tidy up.” I replied and tidied up around the house. I put the washing on and started ironing the children’s clothes. Brooke came downstairs with an exercise book in her hand.
“Can you help me please?” She asked.
“What subject?” I questioned and she told me it was science. I decided to give it a try and put the iron back on its stand and walked over to Brooke. She showed me her book and I understood so I sat at the kitchen table with her and helped her. We spent a while on her homework and then she went back upstairs leaving me to go back to ironing. I finished all of the kids’ clothes and put them into the airing cupboard. I put the iron and ironing board away and then started making dinner. I’m absolutely shattered, I feel like I’m going to pass out at any second. I got about 3 hours sleep last night. As I was making dinner the twins started crying.
“Mads, they want feeding.” Harry shouted.
“Come here and stir this then.” I said and he walked into the kitchen and stirred the pasta sauce. I picked the twins up and took them to the nursery where I fed them. I put them into their cribs and went back downstairs to find Melissa harassing Harry. I took over the stirring and finished cooking the dinner. I served it and called the kids. They sat at the table and began to eat their dinner. Harry got a text halfway through and stopped to read it. Then he showed me.
From: Management
You need to do a tour. I know Maddie just had twins but it needs to be done. Starts in a week and lasts for 2 months, in the US.
I stopped eating, stood up from the table and ran upstairs. I threw myself on the bed, crying into the pillow and then I heard the doorbell go.
“Come in,” Harry said.
“Where’s Maddie?” Louis asked.
“Crying upstairs, I showed her the text.” Harry told him.
“We’re not doing it. It’s not fair on Maddie. She can’t look after five children single-handedly. Plus, we move to California soon.” Louis said.
“About that, can we move a bit earlier? The kids are starting to have doubts.” Harry said.
“Yeah, El and I are ready to go whenever.”
“Say, two weeks?”
“Mate, that’s your birthday.” Louis reminded him.
“And your point is? Just ask the others and tell me what they say.” Harry said and I could tell Louis was nodding. The next thing I heard was the door shut and Harry coming upstairs. “We’re not doing it babe,” Harry sat next to me on the bed and pulled me into his chest.
“I heard, you want to move on your birthday?” I looked up at him with glossy eyes.
“Yeah, I want you to be happy. We can sort everything here in two weeks right?”
“Yeah, but Isabelle and Emily have families too.”
“I know, I’ve already spoken to them when I was at the office earlier. They’re all set to leave in two weeks.” He told me.
“Okay, can I text management back for you?” I asked with a smile.
“Go on then,” he laughed and gave me his phone. I smiled at his lock screen which was a picture of me and him just messing around and unlocked his phone. His home screen was the same picture as I have on my desk at work. I opened his texts and his chat with management was still loaded.
To: Management
How about no? I’m not doing a tour right now and none of the others are either. Plus, we move to California in two weeks. No way. Goodbye.
I laughed and showed Harry and he pressed the send button and pulled me closer to him. “I love just goofing off with you.” He said and I smiled.
“Me too, but I’m hungry so I’m going to finish my dinner.” I kissed him and went downstairs. I ate some more of my dinner and got a text.
From: Modest!
Stop interfering with Harry’s work or else we’ll make sure that he’s away for longer. He’s doing this tour and you’re going to tell him to do it.
I sighed and locked my phone ignoring the text. I didn’t feel like anymore dinner so I washed up my plate and put it away. I went back upstairs and Harry knew something was wrong. “What’s up?” He asked.
“Just your management threatening me,” I said quietly.
“They did what?” He shouted standing up. I turned to him and he looked really angry.
“Just forget I said anything.” I walked into the bathroom.
“No Maddie! I won’t forget that. They have no right to threaten my wife!” He shouted through the door. I just sat on the floor trying to block out the world. I got another text.
From: Eleanor Tomlinson xx
Did you get a text from Modest! too? Are you going to tell Harry to do it?xx
To: Eleanor Tomlinson xx
Yep and no, he’s a grown man, he can make his own decisions.xx
I just sat on the floor in the bathroom looking through pictures on my phone. I could hear Harry shouting at management down the phone too. It was on speaker so I could hear everything. “Why the fuck did you threaten my wife?” He shouted.
“She needs to learn to stop being such a stuck up bitch. I don’t even know why you love her.” A member of management replied.
“Don’t even. She is perfect and in no way stuck up! She’s been through so much in her life and I admire her for that. She’s also the mother of my five children. I’m not leaving her with two week old twins and a house to pack up. If you make me do this then I quit and the other lads will too.” Harry stuck up for me. I opened the bathroom door.
“I will not let you quit your job for me.” I said.
“You quit yours for me so if I have to do the same then I will,” he said quietly so management couldn’t hear.
“I wouldn’t be so sure about that Harry. They all hate you; they may like your wife but not you. They all think you’re up yourself and would enjoy being in the band more without you.” Management lied to him.
“They don’t think that. Management are just tryna wind you up.” I hugged him.
“Whatever. Management are not ruining my life.” He pushed me away from him. I sighed and walked out of the room. I heard some muffled talking and then Harry came to find me. “I’m sorry. I was annoyed. I didn’t mean to push you away. They gave in and said we can do the tour when we’re settled in California and they apologised for saying everything. I think Simon said something.” He apologised.
“Okay,” I said and went to find Lis. I found her playing with her teddy bear on the couch. “Come on babe, bath time.” I said and picked her up.
“Why are you upset mummy?” She asked.
“I’m not,” I lied and took her upstairs. I put her in the bathroom and started running her bath. Harry came in and his eyes were red. ‘Save it.’ I mouthed and went back to running Melissa’s bath. I finished and she got in. I bathed her and got her ready for bed. She went to bed straight away again. I left her room and told the others to go to bed now too and went downstairs and tidied up. Harry was avoiding me. After I had tidied up everything I went upstairs to our bedroom. Harry was lying on the bed and got up when I walked in the room. “Stop avoiding me.” I said taking my hair down.
“But you’re pissed off with me,” He replied.
“That doesn’t mean you have to avoid me…”
“But it does though, because you don’t want me around.”
“I love you; I always want you around even if I am pissed off with you.”
“Why do you even love me? I’m a waste of space.” He sighed.
“Really? After 11 years of marriage you still ask why I love you?” I laughed.
“Yep,” He answered.
“Come here,” I opened my arms and he hugged me. “I love you Harry Edward Styles.” I said to him,
“I love you too Madeline Aimee Anderson.” He said and I pushed him away from me.
“I haven’t been Anderson for 10 years.” I said.
“I know but it sounds better.”
“No. Styles is the best.” I told him and went to kiss him when one of the twins started crying. I laughed at their timing and went into the nursery. I sorted them out and went back into the bedroom. “We should probably start packing tomorrow.” I said.
“Yeah, you need to find someone to run your company over here too.” Harry reminded me. I went onto Twitter.
“@MAStyles: If anyone is interested in running my company in the UK please come to Styles Fashion Design tomorrow from 10am and I’ll interview you.” I tweeted and showed Harry.
“Yeah okay. Are you gonna take the kids into school and then go to the office?”
“Yeah, I’ll sort out some milk for the twins tomorrow so you can look after them.” I told him and went downstairs to sort it out. After I had done that I went back upstairs and checked on the kids who were all sleeping and then went back to Harry. I got ready for bed and into bed and then one of the twins started crying. Harry went to see to them and I went to sleep. I was asleep for a few hours and woken up by the twins crying again so I went and fed them. Then I went back to bed.

Notes

This is a massive chapter, I was thinking I'd missed the next chapter mark and then got to 21 and thought I should probably cut this into two but let's hope it works and you get a super long update! Sorry for not updating sooner, I'm really busy lately. I think this is where 'Overworked' really does describe Maddie's situation in this story.

Day 22
Day 22 Part 2

My school is basically at war with another school because one girl who was in my class moved there and then started slagging all of us off. It started by saying that at house parties we sit awkwardly listening to Justin Bieber and drinking Ribena and then it escalated and it's literally the talk of the school. Feel so used because I considered her a friend.

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