Chapter 7
Alyssa stood in the living room with Harry as I walked in from my room. "I just wanted to say goodbye before we left" she smiled. We had lived together since we were 16 and now we were 21. "It is going to be lonely without you" I hugged her. "When you and Dougie move in together we will be closer again" Alyssa said. "If we move in together" I laughed. Dougie and I were in that place in our relationship where we didn't know where we were going. Harry smiled. "You should get going" I smiled. They nodded. "I will see you soon" she said as they left. I looked around in the apartment and picked up the phone. I called my sister who was having problems with her husband. "Hi sis" she said through the phone. "My roommate just moved out and I was wondering if you wanted me to take care of Elisabeth?" I asked. "Dear that would be absolutely amazing" she said sounding happy. "Can you come over with her?" I smiled. "I will be there soon" she said and hung up.
Elisabeth was 4 years old and an absolutely beautiful girl. She had long red hair and big green eyes. "Why did mum leave?" she looked up at me with her big eyes. "Mum and dad need some time alone so you will stay with me" I smiled. She smiled and hugged my legs. The door bell rang. Elisabeth ran out to the door. "And who are you?" I heard Dougie asked. I giggled and walked out to them. Dougie was on his knees talking to Elisabeth. "I see you have met my niece" I smiled. "She is absolutely beautiful just like you" he kissed me quickly. I smiled. "Elisabeth is staying with me for a while" I said. "I am hungry" Elisabeth said. "Well I have actually bake cookies for you" I looked at her. She ran into the kitchen. "Are you staying or?" I looked at Dougie. "May I?" he asked. I nodded. Elisabeth was already eaten the cookies. Dougie sat down and talked to her. I leaned against the counter and smiled. My biggest fear was that Dougie wouldn't like children but he and Elisabeth was like best friends.
"Time for sleep" I looked at Elisabeth. "I want to stay with Dougie" she cringed onto his arm. "I have a suggestion sweetie, I will come over tomorrow and then we three will go to the carnival or something like that, how does that sound?" Dougie looked at her. She hugged him and ran into the room Alyssa had stayed in. "You were amazing with her" I sat down next to him and cuddled up close to him. "I love children" he smiled and kissed my cheek. "Are you okay with her being here?" I asked. "It is your place Hayley" Dougie said. "Poynter, where are we going?" I asked. "What do you mean?" he looked confused. "Tom and Giovanna is getting married, Harry and Alyssa has moved in together, Danny and Georgia broke up and what about us?" I moved out of his grip and looked him in the eyes. "Aren't we happy where we are?" he asked. "So we aren't going anywhere? We are boyfriend and girlfriend?" I asked. "I just don't like locking into one girl only" he shrugged his shoulders. I stood up and looked at him. "Are you seeing anybody else?" I asked. "No not currently" he said. "Dougie I love you and I want it to be only you and me, can you do that?" I looked at him. "I love you too Hayley but I am living this crazy life, I don't know, maybe we should take some time apart" Dougie stood up and walked over to me. "Don't touch me" I looked away. He leaned down and gently kissed my cheek. I slapped him. "Don't ever come near me again, I am over with this" I turned away from him and felt the tears pressing in my eyes. He walked out. I picked up a pillow and threw it against the wall. "I had a bad dream" Elisabeth said from her door. I walked over to her. "How about I tell you a story?" I picked her up and placed her under her covers. "When is Dougie coming tomorrow?" she asked. "I am so sorry sweetheart but he couldn't come anyway so instead we are visiting some of my friends" I smiled and picked up a fairytale book.