Ok so here is chapter 22 hope you enjoy, thanks to those of you who review every chapter it means a lot :-D
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Chapter 22
Helena's Point of View
"P-P-Pregnant…" Liam repeated.
I was in shock, I felt like nothing was functioning and all I think was when did I get so old? My daughter was Queen and getting married and now her twin brother was telling me he was going to be a dad. Not only that but I was going to be a grandmother!
"I need to sit down." I whispered as I collapsed onto the bed.
"Mum I know it is a shock….but there are worse things that could have happened." Liam stated.
I looked up at him and all I could see was the blonde hair little boy who used to count on me for everything. He wasn't that little boy anymore and the more I looked at him the more I saw his father in him. He had become a man and I hadn't even realised.
"I know Liam….." I began but found myself lost for words.
Liam waited for me to continue.
"It's just a shock, everything is changing so fast. Are you happy?" I finally asked, after all it should have been my first response.
"Yes, the happiest I have ever been if I'm honest." Liam smiled.
He really did look incredibly happy, no longer the party boy and womaniser. He was committed to Ophelia and from what I could he was committed to his unborn child.
"Then I am happy for you both and if I'm completely honest I'm a little excited." I found myself admitting.
Much to my surprise Liam let out a laugh before reaching over and pulling me in for a hug.
"Thanks mum." He grinned as he released me.
"Oh don't look to happy just yet, there is one more person you have to tell." I smirked.
"Who?" Liam asked confused.
"Well seeing as how I haven't gotten an angry visit from him I am guessing you haven't told Ted?" I questioned.
Liam's head fell.
"I thought not look just tell him everything about how much you care about his daughter and how much you will be there for her." I instructed.
"What if he kills me?" Liam cried.
"Oh make sure he doesn't do it in his apartment it would be a shame to ruined the floors." I joked.
This earned a small laugh but Liam still looked terrified.
"Liam if you're that concerned take your sister with you, she has a way with words and she is technically Ted's boss now." I suggested.
"I'm not brining Len have you heard the rubbish she comes out with when she is panicking?" Liam complained.
I rolled my eyes in frustration.
"Liam you're a big boy now you are going to have to tell Ted because believe it or not you can't hide this from him!" I sighed.
Before he could reply there was a knock at the door.
"It is safe or is my brother hanging from the ceiling?" Eleanor asked from the other side of the door.
I got up and pulled the door open to reveal both Eleanor and Ophelia with their ears pressed to where the door had just been.
"Relax he is fine and so am I. I'm not the monster you all seem to think I am." I stated.
"We heard you from down the hall!" Eleanor smirked.
"It was a shock!" I replied before looking at Ophelia.
"Well I believe congratulations are in order." I smiled.
Ophelia looked shocked as she tried to think about how to reply. Eventually she just nodded and smiled.
"I am happy you know, a little shocked with me being so young and all…." I laughed.
"I want the mirror your looking in!" Eleanor giggled.
"Eleanor why don't you go take a walk, find Jasper?" I said.
"Want another grandchild already mum? Now don't be greedy!" She winked.
I walked over and pushed her towards the door she turned around to protest just as I waved and closed the door.
"Use protection Len we don't need two of you just now!" I called out.
Both Liam and Ophelia laughed at the curses of Eleanor storming up the corridor back to her room.
"Now that she is gone we have to talk about Ted. I don't think he is going to take this well so you two need a plan." I stated.
Ted's Point of View
I had a long day at work, looking after Eleanor was a lot more work that her father. She was spontaneous, wild, rebellious and an all around pain in my ass but I couldn't help but love her. Eleanor was a breath of fresh air but by the end of every night I prayed bedtime would come quicker. So you can imagine my dismay when I came back to the apartment to see both Ophelia and Liam waiting for me.
"Hi daddy…" Ophelia half whispered.
I sighed. I knew I was in for a long night. She didn't call me daddy unless A there was something wrong or B she had done something I wouldn't like.
"Daddy you know how Liam and I love each other?" She began, handing me a whisky as she did.
B the answer was B she had done something I didn't like and probably didn't want to hear.
"What is it O?" I questioned as I took the drink and a mouthful to prepare me for what was next.
"Well Sir…." Liam began but I cut him off.
"I want to hear whatever this is about from my daughter if you don't mind!" I snapped, a little harsher than I intended.
Liam nodded in respect and fell silent, looking to Ophelia for her to continue.
"I-I-I'm pregnant….." She stuttered.
My glass fell from my hand. Did I hear her right?...
Until next time ;-)
