Through the dark

France

I sleep the best I have in a long time my dreams are actually just memories.  Memories of spending time with Louis.  When I wake up I still think I am dreaming.  How could it be possible that this sweet, funny and adorable person has come into my life?  I can feel the stupid smile on my face just thinking of the days to come.  I call Louis as promised as soon as I am ready for the day.  He reminds me that I promised to see how things will go with us so I can't meet any cute French men.  I laugh at his ridiculous comment then remind him no groupies.  Before he hangs up he says there's no chance anyone will be as captivating as me which puts me on cloud nine.

Once I hang up with Louis I meet Brad along with my family in the lobby so we can all board the train.  In just over three hours we've made it from our London hotel to our Paris hotel.  Once we are settled in we head right over to Musée du Louvre it is absolutely stunning on the outside and holds amazing works of art all throughout.  We are just mesmerized every step we take through the galleries.  Given just how massive it is even though we stay until closing we barely see a quarter of the galleries. 

"Oh I loved every minute of being there!  I think I am going to look some more tomorrow."  Mom says as we enter the hotel lobby.

"Mom I would love to go back but I think Melz and I are shopping tomorrow.  Haley what do you think?  Retail therapy?"  Kate ask

"Maybe I'll take in some shopping. Louis and the guys aren't due in until day after tomorrow so why not."

"Well I'd love to tag along Margaret.  Tim what about you?"  Brad offers

"I think I may go shopping as well.  As long my kid sisters don't mind me tagging along."

"Hey if you pay you're welcome to join."  Melz laughs. 

Tim picks her up and pretends to throw her in the trash.  We are all laughing as we start to walk back to the hotel.  Since there are so many beautiful little cafes we decide on a relaxed dinner at one near the hotel.  Paris is as beautiful as I dreamed it would be at night.  From the lights to the cobblestone streets I am just beside myself at all their is to see.  My siblings and I make a plan to meet in the lobby at 8 to head out for a day of tasting local treats and shopping.  I head up to my hotel room only to find a bouquet of flowers waiting for me.  The note reads Thinking of you!  Hoping you're thinking of me.  See you in a couple of days. ~Louis.  I sit on the bed and read the note over and over again at least five times.  Finally I can't stop myself from calling him.  I swear the phone barely rings when he answers.

"Hello love!  Um Haley I mean."

"Hello yourself". I say with a actual girly giggle.  "Have you been drinking?"

"Yes a bit.  Zayn insisted I get out as apparently I'm moping whilst away from you.  How are you?  Any French men for you?"  I can hear the smile on his gorgeous face.

"Not sure I like Zayn encouraging you to be out around the groupies but I guess these French men shall keep me company in my woes". We both laugh at my statement.

"I do hope you're having fun.  A beautiful woman in a beautiful city shouldn't go to waste."

"Louis Tomlinson you have a way with words. That's actually why I'm calling.  I received your flowers and the note attached.  That was incredibly sweet of you."

"I'm glad you liked them."  I can hear Liam in the background asking him to play pool. 

"Why don't you go I just wanted to thank you and tell you that yes I am thinking of you."

"If you're sure?"  He asks

"Yes please I don't want to be one of those girls. That keeps the guy she's with from having fun."

"We really need to work on a proper word for us. The guy your with doesn't sound very good...no I mean it sounds good just really technical."

"Well you're the one who is good with words I am sure you'll come up with something." There goes my heart banging in my chest and butterflies dancing in my stomach. Then I hear the guys again and I force myself to tell him "ok time to go!  you can tell me what you come up with when you see me"

"Yea I should go. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Sweet dreams"

"Tomorrow" Is all I say and I hang up.

I wake up ready for a day of hanging out with my siblings and lots of great shopping. The first thing we do is eat breakfast at Madison Ladurée. The food is amazing; people tell you about the food in France but nothing prepares you for the richness and elegance that each bite holds. I'm pretty sure this is a little insight into what food in Heaven is going to be like. The pastries just melt in your mouth. Once we are fully stuffed we head out to the shops. There are many upscale shops lining the streets but also some really darling boutiques. We walk all over the city taking in the sites and shops. We stop for lunch at one of the many cafes that dot the quarters. When it starts to get late we head back to meet mom and Brad. Dinner is full of laughter, catching up on the day and plans for tomorrow. Since Louis and the guys are coming we have agreed to hang out together. I have mixed feelings about this because as Louis pointed out we still don't know what we are to each other plus the added pressure of my family as well the paparazzi may be too much. But as always Brad is a reassuring voice that we are all going to enjoy ourselves together and he really loves seeing me happy again.

At the end of dinner we head off to our rooms as always we make our plans to meet for breakfast in the morning. With such a full day of fun with my family I realize I hadn't called Louis. I also realize as I enter the elevator that he hasn't called me either. I try to push the worry out of my head as I take the elevator up to my room. I know I'll see him tomorrow but just to calm myself I decide I'll call him when I get to my room. I'm pulling my phone out of my purse not really paying attention when I hear the most beautiful sound.

"There's my girl"

I have no idea what takes over me but I full out run the few steps to Louis and throw my arms around him. He catches me and swings me around before placing me back on the ground. I'm so happy I could burst and by the look on his face so is he. Once I take a good look at him I take in his disguised appearance. He's wearing a beanie covering his dark brown hair, he has on sunglasses and baggy clothes that aren't his normal style. As I continue to look around I see Alberto and two other guys hanging out in various parts of the hallway. Obviously our last encounter with the paparazzi has him being overly cautious.

"If I knew I'd get that reaction I would have come sooner" he says as he takes my hand and we continue on to my room.

"Sorry I have no idea where that came from. I guess I just missed you." I reply as I open the door to my room.

"I missed you too. I don't want to impose if you're headed to bed I just wanted to see your smile again."

"You aren't imposing.  I mean yes I was headed to bed but..."

"Haley it's ok.  It's late.  I'm staying at the same hotel we will see each other in the morning.  We can say good night now."  He puts a hand on either side of my face and presses his lips to my forehead.  "Go have sweet dreams."

"I'm certain now that you're here I will.  Are you sure you want to go right away though?"

"Want to? No.  Should I?  Yes.  I don't want anyone to think I'm just after a groupie."  He smiles as he says the last part.

"Fair enough.  I'm just so happy that you are here."

"So am I.  I'll see you in the morning."

Louis leans in to kiss me just once ever so softly on the lips and then he says goodnight and walks away. My dreams are sweet tonight. They're of Louis laughter while we walk hand and hand in a beautiful garden.