A Package Deal (Niall Horan Fanfic) (SLOW UPDATES)

Chapter 9

*RHYLIN'S POV*

It was a few days into November and I hadn't even went Christmas shopping yet. I liked to start Christmas shopping early, so hopefully, today would be the day. I finished my classes early and picked Caleb up from daycare. When I went up to my apartment, I checked the mailbox before walking inside.

Caleb ran and landed on the couch with a sigh. "Do you want me to turn cartoons on?" I asked my son. He nodded, barely keeping his tired eyes open. I grabbed the remote and put it on the first cartoon I saw that was suitable for Caleb.

I went into the kitchen and sat at the kitchen table, going through the mail. In an envelope, there was a good amont of money from my parents. Attached to it was a letter:

Hey, Rhy.

Your dad and I miss you SO much. We wish we could come home, but we can't. Right now, we are in our hotel room in Austailia, and man, isn't it beautiful? The oceans are blue and the weather here is marvelous! Although we're enjoying it here, we have to leave and go back to work soon. 

We miss you guys so much! How's Caleb? I bet he's getting so big now. It seems like just yesterday he was a newborn. Crazy how time flies, huh? We should be home soon, around Thanksgiving. Your aunt Lisa wants us to come back to California and soend Thanksgiving with them, along with you and Caleb, but that's completely up to you. Your father and I just want to spend it with you and Caleb.

I hope you guys are doing good, and getting by. We went you a very good amount of money just to help you get by. Buy yourself and Caleb some things for Christmas. We're going to try our hardest to get off for Christmas, but I can't make you any promises. That is our busiest month, afterall.

We love you, and we will call you soon.

There were a lot of emotions I felt after reading that. First of all, I was thankful they sent some money for Caleb and I for Christmas. Although, I'd spend it all on Caleb; I didn't need anything, Caleb was all I needed. I was excited because they were coming in for Thanksgiving, but not Christmas. Christmas was more important than Thanksgiving, but I understood that it came with the job. I mean, my parents have been doing it since before I was born. 

Looking over at the clock, it was already five o'clock. I sighed and grabbed my phone, sending a text to Eleanor to see if she free to go shopping with me. Of course, she was always down for shopping. She said she would be there soon, so I went to refreshen up a bit.

Caleb was asleep by the time I walked back in the living room. His head was pressed against the cushion and his eyes were closed, his mouth was slightly open, and his breathing was loud. I smiled to myself as I sat beside him, gently laying his head on my lap and running my fingers through his hair. 

It sucked that he looked like Tyler, because every time I looked at him, it brought back memories from our not-so-great relationship. Being the new 'American girl and cheerleader' at a London school, I didn't know anyone, so the first day of school was terrifying. But I instantly felt like I fitted in whenever I joined the cheerleading squad. It was a new start to my new life in a different country. 

Not long after I joined, I met Tyler. I didn't know the kind of person he was. I thought he was charming. He said all the right things, at the right time. He asked me out not too long after we talked, and of course, I said yes. If I knew they kind of person he was back then, I would've said no. But I didn't. I fell for his sweet words, and his persuasive attitude; if only I knew he wanted one thing, and he got it. That was why I was here with the life I lived today.

A knock broke me out of my thoughts and I was glad. I quietly got up and walked over to the door, to see a cheery Eleanor. I motioed for her to be quiet and she obliged.