𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

44

Few months later

Ashley

It's been 7 months since the boys adopted Carter and I and to be honest, it has been a wonderful experience. I mean the boys care for us dearly even though they they have been very busy (going for interviews, holding concerts etc). They still create time to take care of my sister and I .

During these seven months, Carter improved in her speech, which brought great happiness to us (all thanks to the the constant communication she had with the boys, me, her friends and most especially, Teddy, who she never let go one minute).

Ring, ring, ring.

The last bell rang signifying that school was over. What a day.

" Okay class don't forget to do the thousand word essay" our English teacher reminded us and I could hear some students groaning and I knew I couldn't blame them. But seriously a thousand word essay?!?!. Ugh.

" Okay that homework is gonna peel my head off" Mabel complained as we left the class.

" Same here girl, I mean when are we gonna have time to write a thousand word essay?" Hope asked and I simply shrugged.

" Well I don't think it's a big deal, I mean it sounds kinda easy to me" I said and the girls looked at me like I was crazy.

" Yeah I forgot you were a nerd" hope said and I rolled my eyes playfully.

" Whatever" i said and we all kept our books in our lockers.

" What about Jeff?" I asked about the brown haired boy.

" Probably in football practice" Mabel shrugged and I nodded.

" I should get going now, my mom's probably waiting for me" hope and Mabel hung their bags accross their shoulders. And yeah, their houses are close to each other that's why they've been going home together.

" Okay, see you guys next week" I hugged them.

" Our regards to Carter and the boys" hope said and I smiled and nodded. Then they both left.

Now where's Carter?

I went out of the school then began to look for Carter. As I got a bit closer to the field, I noticed a dirty blonde girl sitting on a bench.

" Carter" I called out and she turned look at me.

" Ashley" she stood up and ran to me then hugged me.

" Hey, how you doing?" I asked her as we both pulled away.

" Tired and impatient?" She answered.

" Why?" I asked.

" The boys haven't come to pick us up yet and it's unlikely of them" she said and to be honest she had a point. The boys hadn't arrived yet.

" Maybe I'd give them a call?" I brought out my phone and dialed Harry's number.

It rang in the other line but unfortunately there was no answer. I then dialed the rest of the boys but none seemed to pick up their phones.

What's going on?

" So...." Ashley dragged impatiently.

" They aren't picking up their phones" I said and she sighed sadly. I hate to see my sister like this. But seriously why are the boys not picking up their phones.  What in the world was going on with them?.

" Maybe we could wait a bit longer for them" I suggested.

" Fine" she groaned then we both sat on the bench waiting for the boys.

A while later.

" Ashley, I'm hungry" Carter whined and I sighed.

" Okay, Carter I think we'd have to take matters into our own hands"

" What do you mean?"

" I think we should maybe you know...board a taxi or something"

" A taxi? Will the boys agree to this if they were here?" She asked.

." I don't know but the only way we can go home now is to board a taxi and besides I have some money that'll be enough for us to take a taxi rather than an expensive Uber"

" Let's go then"

We both left the school and before you know it, we were on the road seeing if we'll see a taxi.

" Oh there's one" Carter said. Looking in her direction, I saw a taxi approaching us.

" Finally!!!" She jubilated.

" Taxi" I yelled out to the taxi which later pulled up at us. Then I gave the taxi man our address then we got in.

I could hear Carter sigh tiredly and all I could do was put my arms around her and kiss her forhead while the taxi driver focused on the road and also on the soft song that was playing on the radio.

Checking through my phone, I saw that the boys hadn't called me or even text me. Then it came to my mind that they were probably busy in the studio.

Then all of a sudden, I felt the taxi move in a speedy motion which made me scared to the bits. Reminded me of Louis.

" Hey mister, mind if you'd slow down a bit?" I asked the driver and he just seemed to ignore me.

" Sir?" I called trying to get his attention but he seemed to ignore me.

Then I noticed an incoming car and luckily we didn't hit the car because the crazy drive swerved carelessly.

" I'm scared Ashley" I could hear Carter soft voice whimpering.

" Sir stop the car" I yelled but the man kept on driving. Then a truck carrying a load of goods was coming towards us in full speed.

" Truck!!!" I yelled then covered Carter up with my arms. I felt something crash into us and instantly I felt my body begin to lose consciousness and the last thing I heard was someone calling my name and that was right before I blacked out.