Chapter 25: Welcome Home?

(1 week later- Maya’s POV)

I was finally back in my own house and it felt great to be back. “Welcome home!” Harry chimed as Liam and I walked through the front door. “Hey twin!” I joked. Everyone laughed. I’m so thankful Serra stayed through all of this. “Sorry for ruining your trip!” I told her as I hugged her. “You didn’t do anything,” She said as she hugged me back. “I’ll take the stuff to our room,” Liam said and then left the room. “How is he doing?” Niall asked me. “Still stressing about the whole thing,” I mumbled. “I would too, I mean that’s crazy,” Zayn sighed. I set down on the couch and everyone followed me. “What are you going to do about the wedding?” Eleanor asked me. “I don’t want to push back the date,” I confirmed.

(Liam’s POV)

I know I should be grateful Maya is home but she still isn’t 100 percent better and that worries me. I set down on our bed and looked around the room. It looks like it did a week ago when we were here last. “Liam, are you back here?” I heard someone ask from the hallway. I stood up and walked over to the door. “Lee?” I heard Maya call. I opened the door and there she was. “Yes, love?” I managed to say. “Come out here with us,” she begged. “But what if I don’t want too?” I asked her. “Well, then I don’t know,” she sighed.  She just looked at me. “I’m okay, Lee, I’m going to be just fine, you heard all the doctors say that,” she said flatly. “I know,” I told her. “Then get out here!” She groaned. “Ouch,” I heard her mumble. I quickly darted to her. “I’m fine, I just forget,” she sighed.

“Forgot what?” I asked her. “That my ribs were smashed,” she said bluntly. I jumped back not knowing what to say or do.  She mumbled something and walked away leaving me alone in the hallway. I turned and looked at the pictures on the wall. The main focus was the picture we took the first night we met and then around that was smaller frames with different pictures of us and the guys together.

I couldn’t help but wonder if this was going to change everything. Did Maya not trust me anymore?

(Maya’s POV)

As I headed back towards everyone I noticed my feet had taken me somewhere else and I ended up on the deck Liam had proposed to me. I didn’t know what it was but lately I felt angry at Liam. I know he didn’t know what to do when Jane attacked me, but I just am angry at him.  I didn’t know if I could trust him, but yet again the hopstial trusted him with my life and towards the end I did as well.

Maybe it’s because everything is just so overwhelming and the media won’t leave me or anyone else alone but this entire thing.  Every day I read new stories about it and people actually believe it. I asked Paul if there could be an interview set up with someone about it so that for once and for all the story could be set straight.  I set down in a chair and looked around. Just for a few seconds there was no noise. No one was asking me millions of questions, no machines were beeping, no music was playing, no cell phones were going off, just silence.

“Are you just going to hide the rest of your life?” I heard Harry ask as he set down next to me. “Probably,” I sighed. “Liam wouldn’t allow that,” He chuckled. “Yeah, but maybe I’m not ready to be back here,” I told him.

I didn’t look at Harry, but I could feel his eyes on me. “What do you mean?” He asked. He sounded worried. “I’m still pretty weak, what if something happens?” I wondered. “Liam is here he will make sure you are perfectly taken care of.” Harry insisted.  I knew Harry was right. Liam wouldn’t let anything bad happen to me, but right now that wasn’t good enough for me.

“Are you thinking about going to visit your parents?” Harry asked a few minutes later. “I couldn’t if I wanted too, I can’t fly at the moment,” I reminded him.  “Why not?” He asked. “I can’t do any traveling unless I get an okay from the doctors.” I groaned. “You don’t seem very content with life,” he mentioned.

“Well, twin, that’s because I’m not,” I sighed. “Well, then maybe you should tell me next time,” Harry and I turned around and saw Liam standing there. “Lee, please,” I practically whispered. The three of us didn’t say a thing. “I’ll give you two a minute,” Harry offered and then went inside.

“Maya, I just don’t understand,” Liam said. “I know, I sound like a ungrateful little brat, but I promise you I’m not one of those. I’m just overwhelmed and stressed and I can’t think straight. Every inch of my body hurts and even if I just turn the slightest my ribs feel like they are going to fall into my stomach. I just can’t take it. Believe I’m so thankful for everything you have don’t for me I promise, but you have to understand that I will need some time to readjust to everything.” I rambled.

Liam looked at me and I could have sworn I saw a tear but I’m not sure. “Are you crying?” I asked him. I heard him sniff and that’s when I knew he was crying. As quick as I possibly could, which is not very quick I ran over to him. “Just tell me you are going to be okay,” he begged.  I didn’t budge. Honestly I didn’t know if I was going to ever be 100 percent better I mean don’t the doctors always tell you that “you will be good as new in no time” every time you leave the hospital?

“You don’t think you will be okay…do you?” Liam questioned. I stayed quiet I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with me, but I knew I wanted to be better, it’s just my body never heals well, and I’m not sure if he knows that.

“I’m going to be okay,” I assured him. He hugged me but not too tight, like the way he usually does, but I knew he was just being careful. I snuggled into his chest and soon he swayed slowly side to side as he hummed a song I didn’t recognize. He must be writing a new one.

(Harry’s POV)

“How is she?” Niall asked. “She’s been better,” I commented as I set down next to Serra. “Maybe I should go home,” Serra suggested. “Why?” Louis asked. “There is still a lot of negative air,” she told them. “Give them a night, by tomorrow everything should be fine,” Zayn told her.  Eleanor didn’t have anything to say, but she sure was texting a lot. “Everything okay over there?” I asked her.

“Yeah, just something UNI stuff,” she mumbled not looking up from her phone. “Riiight,” I chuckled.   “It’s problem her other not famous totally normal boyfriend,” Niall suggested. “You mean Kyle?” I asked with a laugh. “Yes! Kyle the pizza guy!” Zayn exclaimed. “You guys are idiots!” Louis chuckled. “So if it’s not Kyle the pizza guy it must be Jason the taco guy!” Niall exclaimed. “Jeez, making me sound like a bad person, thanks guys love you too,” Eleanor sighed.

“Aww did you hear that Haz she loves us!” Niall gushed. Everyone brought out in laughter, we didn’t even noticed when Maya and Liam came in to join us.

(Maya’s POV)

Later that night Serra and I decided to go to a close by beach while the guys recorded some new music. “Do you see that guy over there?” Serra whispered. “Yes! I’m about to go shove the camera in a place it doesn’t belong!” I huff. “DO IT!” Serra commands with a laugh. “There’s another one,” I whisper. “Do you think they know we know?” she asked. “Maybe, but even if they knew it wouldn’t matter to them their photos turn into cash and large amounts of cash,” I sigh.

“So a picture of you fresh out of hospital lounging at the beach with your cousin is going for a large sum of money?” She asked. “I guess so,” I sigh. “Hold on then!” she exclaims. “What are you doing?” I asked her. “I need cash!” she joked as she pulled out her phone and begun taking pictures of me.

“Will you stop,” I said with a laugh. She just laughed as she put her phone away. “Are you and Liam okay now?” She asked in a much more serious tone. “Yeah, we are both just under a lot of stress,” I sighed.

“You better cheer up because tomorrow everyone will be here to help you pick out the dream wedding dress, since obviously you don’t have a budget,” she reminded me. “Yes, I know, but still I’m not ready to go back into all of that,” I told her. “Why not?” She asked me.

(Liam’s POV)

“Alright guys let’s take five,” Paul said. We all nodded and headed to get a drink. “So your family is coming here tomorrow?” Paul asked me. “Yeah, for wedding stuff,” I told him. “Are you sure it’s the right time to jump back into this stuff?” he asked me. “Maya didn’t want to take a break from it I told her should but she doesn’t want to push back the date,” I explained to him.

Sophia: Hey, I hope it’s okay I’m flying in with your family tomorrow.

Liam: Uh…no.

Sophia: Don’t worry I won’t see you at all, but thanks for being cool about it.

Liam: I don’t want to see you. I know what you are up to Sophia and I’m not going to stand for it.

Sophia: Grow up Liam I’m still with the guy I left you for. I’m not going to try to tear apart your little love life, I just needed to come to LA and your parents are flying out so we are going together, end of story.  

I didn’t respond to Sophia, I didn’t want too.  “Sophia is flying out with my parents, but luckily for her she is still with the guy she left me for.” I told Louis. “Wow, that’s tough,” he sighed.

Liam: Can I come soak up the sun with you?

Maya: In your dreams Payne, get to work!

Liam: Oh c’mon Hudson, you know you want me there!

Maya: When did I ever say that?

“Okay, group meeting,” Paul said as he walked towards us. “Actually its time to go,” Harry corrected him. “No, Harold its not,” Paul told him. “Fiiine!” Harry whined.  “With Maya’s court case coming up and wedding stuff plus all the family flying it the media will be going up the wall crazy. We cannot let Maya feel alone during this. Whatever choices she makes we support them,” he explained.  “Any concerns?” Simon asked.

“Well, Sophia is flying in with my family for some odd reason and I don’t want Maya to get the wrong idea,” I told them. “Don’t worry, we know why she is here and she’ll be pretty busy,” Simon told us.

(Maya’s POV)

 Since I couldn’t drive we took a Uber back to the house. “Why didn’t you just drive my car?” I asked Serra as we walked through the front door. “Well, it’s a monster,” she joked. “I don’t understand how,” I defended my car. It was my baby how dare she make fun of it!

You could let Liam wasn’t home yet the house was still clean. “He should of made us dinner!” Serra whined as she looked through the fridge. “Our take out should be here soon,” I said with a laugh. “You’re the best!” She chimed.

Kassie: I get to see you tomorrow?! Is this real life!?

Maya: Yes Kass it’s real life!

“All of this doesn’t seem real,” I told Serra as we ate our take out. “What do you mean?” she asked me. “Getting married and mauled by Jane, it’s just like a weird ongoing dream,” I told her. “Well, if I were you I would be beyond happy to be marrying Liam,” she sighed as she messed with her food.  “Yeah, I know I’m very grateful it’s just so overwhelming right now,” I explained to her.

(Liam’s POV)

The drive home was too long, I barely was able to stay awake. “Maya! I’m back!” I yelled as I walked into the house. “We’re in the living room!” I heard she holler. I set my car keys down and walked into the living room. “We have foooood!” Serra exclaimed as she held her plate up. “Good! I’m starving!” I assured them as I set down next to Maya who handed me a fork.

“So how was the beach?” I asked. “It was beachy.” Maya giggled. “That’s not funny,” Serra told her. “Yeah, Maya, that wasn’t funny,” I told her. “Well, you guys are hard to please,” Maya sighed. “Maya, look I have to tell you something,” I said bluntly.

She set down her plate and looked at me. “What?” she asked me. “For some odd reason Sophia is flying in with my family but according to everyone else she won’t even be around us,” I said super fast, I don’t even know if he understood me.

(Maya’s POV)

I wasn’t sure about what reaction Liam was hoping for here. “What’s the big deal?” I asked him confused. “You don’t find it weird that she is coming back?” He asked me. “She probably has stuff to do,” I shrugged it off. “Yeah, but did you want to meet her?” He asked me. “If you want me too, it might be a little weird but sure,” I told him. “Well, I’m going to shower,” Liam sighed and walked off.

“Well, I’m off to bed,” Serra told me and left. I grabbed everything from our dinner and took it to the kitchen. After I cleaned I walked to our bedroom the walk seemed to talk forever and it wasn’t even that long of a walk. When I entered the room Liam was sitting in his boxers on the bed. “Babe, are you okay?” I asked him.

He didn’t respond. “Liam, c’mon, what’s wrong?” I begged him. “I don’t want her around my family, I don’t care if they love her, that shouldn’t be going on. It just irritates me,” He complained. I went and set down next to him. Neither of us says anything, but it wasn’t an awkward silence it was more of a comforting silence. For the first time all day I was at peace.

*Hey guys! Sorry for the super long delay I lost my laptop and all along it was under my couch, but I didn’t even think to look there! Anyways I hope you guys enjoyed this one! It’s one of my favorites so far. Remember to vote! Comment! Rate! Share with friends! XOXO*