Strictly you.

“That’s what makes you bootifullll!” The raven haired child sang as she jumped up and down, they had been in the front row, but retired to behind the stage for their closing number. Penny looked down at Pippa who was jumping for joy as her daddy came running back to the where they were, picking the child up and giving her a nice sweaty embrace.
“Gross daddy, you’re stinky!” She said as she recoiled, laughing the entire time. Penny couldn’t help but to smile, Harry may have been a cheat, but he was a wonderful father. She wished she’d never seen what she saw that night, she wished she could have remained ignorant to the fact.
“Did you enjoy?” Harry asked as he placed Pippa down and knelt to get on her level.
“Yes, you are very funny. Uncle Niall is so cute, can I marry him?” She asked with a wide grin. Penny’s eyes instantly went wide; she was her daughter after all.
“He’s a bit old for you, don’t you think?” Harry asked with a chuckle.
“Here he is, ask him yourself.” Penny said as she grabbed Niall’s elbow as he passed by, turning him to look down at Pip.
“Can we get married?” She cooed as she batted her lashes. Where had she learned that?
Niall picked her up and gave her a twirl before tickling her. “Anything for you Pipsqueak.” He said before she gave him a nice sloppy cheek kiss.
“No funny business.” Harry said with a laugh as he stood to join them.
“Boys! You’re needed!” A voice called from behind them. Niall handed Pippa back to Penny and gave her a wink before walking back towards their dressing rooms.
“See you soon loves.” Harry said before giving them each a kiss.

“When did you develop a crush on Ni?” Penny asked as she held Pip in her arms and walked out towards the exit in the back.
“He looked so scrummy on stage.” Pippa said with a laugh.
“What is scrummy?” Penny asked.
“Nummy Scrumboes, it’s what aunt Gemma says about Liam.” She was beaming now.
Penny laughed, she had always thought that Gemma had a thing for Liam, but never brought it up. “Lovely, just lovely.” She made a mental note to ask Gemma what the hell that even meant.
The last few days had been quiet, Harry had come home and as far as Penny could tell he was staying in that night also. In fact, she hadn’t even seen the little slag since they got to Dublin.
Their hotel room was nicer than ever, overlooking the lights of the city and there was a separate room for Pippa to sleep – even though they knew she’d end up between them. They’d gotten room service and eaten eggs and pancakes with sausage all drenched in maple syrup. Sticky Pippa got a bath and then it was finally bedtime. The baby was out in a flash which left Penny and Harry lying in bed looking at each other.
“I love you Penny…” Harry said unexpectedly, it took everything in her not to laugh at him.
Why would he flat out lie? But it was never that simple, was it?
“I love you too…” She said softly.
“I can’t wait until you’re Mrs. Styles.” He said proudly.
Penny paused, giving him a forced smile. “Me either…” her voice finally broke, she felt the tears welling in her eyes. Not now, not with the child between them, she tried to fight it off.
She failed.
She quickly got out of bed and ran to the bathroom, closing the door as gently as possible before letting her back slide down it until she hit the floor.
“Penny, what is it? Are you ill?” She heard Harry whispering.
“Yes, give me a moment.” She said as she tried to collect herself. She could barely look him in the eye and all the while she was hating him for being unfaithful, her mind couldn’t not get off of Niall.
“I’ll come back and check on you, do you need anything?” Harry asked.
“No no, go on to sleep. I’ll be out shortly.” She forced, grabbing some tissue to begin blotting her eyes.
“Very well…” Harry’s voice was softer as he began walking back towards the bed.
She finally stood after a long period of moping on the floor. She looked at her reflection as she washed her face.
“You’re going to tell him tomorrow.” She said to herself, giving her reflection a nod before turning and walking out of the bathroom. She curled up in the bed with her family, knowing everything would change tomorrow.

Notes

Short update, but an update so woooo!!