Safe heaven

Harry's P.O.V.

I watch as Erica and Gemma laugh while baking cookies. It's nice to see Erica laughing and smiling. But I can't help but feel guilty when she calls her father and he doesn't answer, and how she always asks me for reassurance that her mother is okay. I know I'm going to tell her everything. But I don't know when.

"Well I'm going to get going." I say pressing a small kiss to Erica's temple.

"Well when you come back these babies will be done!" Gem says as she adds cookie dough to the tray in front of her.

"I'll see you later." Erica says smiling at me. I can't help but to smile right back at her.

I walk out of the kitchen to see Louis waiting for me by the door. I have to admit it is pretty nice to be back in London. We meet the rest of the boys outside the building. We all pile into the van and then head out.
The ride was filled with laughter and tons of conversation. I feel my phone vibrating in my pocket. I quickly pull it out and slide answer.

"Hello?" I wave my arms to hush the boys voices around me.

"Harry?" Erica's father's voice sounds from the other end.

"Is everything alright?" I asks a bit worried. He hasn't called me since the night we left to come back to London.

"I'm afraid not.." I feel the color drain from my face. I notice the boys looking at me.

"W-what's wrong?" I shutter nervously.

"I had to do it, they said it would be best for her. She would be in a better place. I'm so sorry." Suddenly my stomach drops I know exactly what he is talking about.

"Why are you sorry? I'm sorry for the loss of your wife sir." I say as we pull up to the building.

"I'm sorry Mr. Kennedy I have to go I'll call you right back after this meeting." I say quickly into the phone before hanging up.

"What's wrong mate?" Liam asks as we walking into the building.

"Erica's mom." I say shaking my head.

"What about her? Did she wake up?" He asks more quietly so nobody else can here us.

"No, he said she passed away." I said in disbelief.

"What? Why is he telling you first?" He said with a confused look on his face.

"I have no idea, he's been a bit shady if you know what I means he hasn't told Erica anything what so ever. But he has told me everything and promised not to tell her anything."

"That's odd." He says as we walk into Simon's office.

I try and focus on what Simon is telling us but I can't. I try to think of a way to talk to Erica about this. She needs to know. I hate to have to be the one to tell her but her father clearly isn't going to.

"Harry are you alright?" Simon asks pulling me from my thoughts.

"Yea sorry." I say and give a quick smile. I listen to the rest of Simon speech then we are free to go.

As soon as we are dismissed I tell the lads to head back home and I'll catch a cab. I walk down to a local cafe not far from the offices. I order my usual and sit down at a far table. I pick up my phone and dial Mr. Kennedy and run my hand through my hair.

Notes

Hey guys! Sorry this is short but I'm leaving for vacation tonight so I probably won't be able to update until next week!

Are you guys going anywhere this summer?

Lots of love,
Haley