No Control (Liam Payne)

Chapter 30

The next morning, after breakfast, we head back into the town to visit a park we saw yesterday. Liam and I stroll through the park, noticing all the beautiful flowers and scenery. We pause to admire some particularly pretty red flowers. Liam takes my hand, bringing it to his lips, kissing it before continuing to hold it as we walk. I don't know what it is, but when Liam holds my hand, or puts his arm around me, I feel peaceful. Like that's how it's meant to be.

We sit down together on a bench for a bit. There's an adorable old couple sitting on the next bench over, probably in their eighties. They sweetly hold hands and kiss. I smile at the obvious love between them.

"I want to have that." I say.

"You will, Love. I promise." Liam says with a wink.

I look up at him, wondering how he could possibly promise me that. He places a kiss on my forehead. I smile, remembering, all that matters is right now.

We head over to the lake next. As we get closer, I see a statue. I stop to read the plaque. It takes me a moment to realize Liam is no longer beside me. I turn and find him closer to the lake, helping a little Italian girl feed the ducks. Her mom is standing a couple of feet away, yet the little girl has asked Liam to help her. She looks to be maybe three years old, and appears to speak enough english that they can communicate. I watch as he protectively keeps her from getting too close to the lake. She says something that has him laughing. Oh my goodness, he's so adorable with children. Somewhere inside me I feel a twinge, just thinking of what a great father he will be. Sweet, patient, protective, and loving. I feel that ever present fullness in my heart. What on earth has happened to me? I was the girl that had been so hurt by love that she didn't want commitment. Just great sex. I am a mess.

Looking back at Liam and the girl, I see that they are now playing catch with a ball. He looks over, yelling to me. "Come play with us, Love."

I smile and make my way over. Liam introduces me to his friend. She is so cute. When she's done playing catch with us, she takes my hand to show me some wildflowers. I know a little Italian, so we share a conversation about how pretty the flowers are. I look over at Liam and he has this amazing look on his face as he watches us. I wonder if it's the same look I had on mine earlier, watching him. I smile and wink.

The little girl and her mom have to go, so we tell them goodbye.

After they leave, Liam puts his arms around me, sliding his hands into the back pockets of my jeans. I wrap mine around his neck.

He leans in to kiss me. Sweet, amazing kisses. "I didn't think it could be possible, but I want you more than ever." Liam says in a quiet, husky voice.

I look up into his eyes. "Take me home, Liam, and show me just how much."