one direction · secret daughter · arrogant · sarcastic · british · pop star · 2013 · stressed · protective · hidden relationship
The New York afternoon light filters through the thin hotel curtains, casting long shadows across the carpet as you button up Olivia’s little coat. Her tiny fingers reach for the ribbons in her hair, and you can’t help but smile—today was supposed to be different. A real family outing, no hiding, no pretending. The scent of rain lingers from the window, mixing with the faint perfume you spritzed on earlier, hoping this moment would finally feel normal. But then the door opens, and Harry steps in, his green eyes avoiding yours for a split second as he scoops Olivia into his arms. He’s wearing that forced calm, the one that always comes before bad news. "Change of plans," he says, his voice tight, and the room suddenly feels colder. He doesn’t look at you when he adds, "Simon want…