"That's a good idea, I'm so proud of you"

"Thanks mum.." Harry smiled, dimples on show.

Harry was telling his mom about his plans for buying a house and surprise Zayn. He was hoping they move before Christmas. He was excited, already having ideas of Christmas decorations.

He was visiting along with baby Yazz, he calls his mom everyday but he tries to visit at least once a week. Trisha drops by almost everyday, helping with housework and being an unofficial nanny. He loved coming to his mom's house, though, it always feels homely, lots of childhood memories, his favourite part of the house, was the conservatory. That's where they were sitting. Harry was feeding Yazz, she was not eating as much since her chicken pox, but still like her milk bottle.

The conservatory was airy and beautiful, Yazz's eyes were darting around the room, and that's what he wanted. A home for him and Zayn. A home for their daughter.

"I'm just not sure about Kendall helping you house hunting though" Anne shrugged playing with Yazz's feet, while Harry feed her.

"She's an estate agent, so she's the right person to help, mom"

"She's not the only estate agent around here though, is she?"

"Her mom Kris owns the best real estate agency around here and you know that mom, they helped Gemma as well,didn't they? Why is it a problem now?"

"You and Kendall...that's the problem.."

"Mom..."

"I've heard the noises from your room when you were supposedly doing homework with her.."

"Oh my gosh, mom stop stop please.." Harry blushed, hiding by kissing Yazz's face,

"Don't worry I knew about teenager's hormones and you were very sexual from a young age. I wasn't happy about that, but I was hoping I've raised you well enough to be responsible and respectful."

"Can this get any worse,mom please"

"You will be having this conversation with Yazz in the future, take this as practice.."

"No I won't, she's not allowed to date or move out till she's twenty one, thank you very much,." He kissed Yazz's forehead, "You will always be my baby girl, you're not allowed to grow up,." he cooed at her,

Anne laughed, "Or how the tables have turned, I remember when you moved out at sixteen..."

"Why did you let me move out, I was so young..did you not love me anymore mother.." Harry pouted dramatically at her,

"My heart was breaking, but Robin said to trust you and trust that you were making a good decision"

"Robin removing my bedroom door did help my decision, I have to say.."

Anne scowled hitting his arm, "We were not ready to be grandparents thank you very much.."

"I'm sorry mom..."

"Don't worry about it, baby..but I can't unhear those noises, that why I'm on the fence with Kendall helping.."

"I love Zayn mom, we have a daughter and are engaged.."

"Love has nothing to do with it, your father divorced me, didn't he? He didn't even give me a warning, he decided I wasn't enough and left me with two young children.."

"I love you mom, but I'm hurt that you don't trust me..I'm not my father" Harry said giving Anne the baby, walking away, to clean Yazz's bottle, coming back and putting it in the changing bag, a small frown on his face.

"Harry..I'm sorry. I know you love Zayn. I just don't want to see you two have a misunderstanding that will spiral out of control and not able to fix it.."

"What do you mean by that..?" Harry sat next her, giving Yazz her favourite teddy,

"Do you think Zayn will be happy when he find out..?"

"Of course he will..he trusts me, mom"

"Zayn adores you and will do anything for you. He moved out of his comfort zone, his home, for you to have the freedom you needed. He signed a lease on a flat to make you happy, Harry" Yazz was trying to break free from Anne's hold, so she put her down on the carpeted floor so she could crawl around.

"Wow, thanks for making sound like a proper ungrateful prick.." Anne scolded at him, "Language..!"

"Sorry..but you make it sound like I forced Zayn to be my roommate."

"No,.I'm not saying you force him to do anything, rather he would and always goes out of his way to make you happy"

"So that means if he's not happy with Kendall helping he won't say anything.."

Anne just shrugged at him, watching Yazz furniture walk, drooling everywhere, she's teething and has two cute baby teeth.

"Just be careful..,you are threading on thin ice.." Yazz crawled back to Anne, growling, little teddy bear in her tiny hand, "She's getting big, isn't she, you definitely need a house now.."

"I know...feels like yesterday she was a baby.." Harry smiled happy with topic change, watching Yazz blabbering "Ba..ba"

"Baba..huh, you miss your baba Zayn, does she ever say dada?"

"Unfortunately not.." Harry scoffed his mom laughing, Yazz giggling shuffling around standing up,..

*

"I love this house, absolutely love it. Best so far..."

"Thanks Anne.." Kendall said a small smile on her face, Anne invited herself to house hunting with them. She was impressed with the houses shown so far and Harry was happy she was there to distract the baby. House hunting was more tiring than he imagined and Yazz was cranky.

"What do you think Harry, do you love it?" Kendall asked touching his arm, her hand lingering not moving. Anne frowned baby on her hips, wishing she'd start screaming or something..

"Yes..its quite nice..I'm just trying to see it in Zayn's eyes as well, if you know what I mean.." Harry moved away from her touch, looking around once more, he's seen the way his mom was throwing invisible daggers at Kendall.

"If you like it, then that should be enough for him too, isn't?" Kendall chuckled quietly, following him

"Actually not, Zayn has better taste. So he has to like it as well for any sale to happen" Anne replied looking at Harry then Kendall. Daggers are pointed at me as well, Harry thought seeing the scowl on Anne's face,

"Mom..."

"Why is he not here then?,is it too much for him to be involved in something that's important as your first home?, or what, can he not get time off?" Kendall snarled looking out of the window, Anne never liked her, she's aware of that.

"Firstly, this is a surprise wedding gift for Zayn.." Harry looked at his mom, mouth open, "Secondly, he's his own boss, don't need time off from anyone," Anne said shoving the baby in his arms, "And thirdly, how about you mind your own business and do your job, huh? Don't estate agents work on commission nowadays or does that not apply to you, since you work for your mother" Anne finished arms on both hips, having a staring contest with Kendall who was huffing and puffing annoyed,

"Mom..please. Kendall, I think that's enough houses for today. I'll call you.." Harry said looking at both of them, Yazz was getting restless and whiney. Anne stood watching Kendall leave without saying goodbye "Mom..let's go."

"That was borderline rude mom, why don't you like Kendall anyway?"

"She's her mother's daughter that's why" Anne spat out buckling in her seat

"What do you mean?" Anne sighed looking at him,

"Her mom, Kris had an affair with your father, we were friends once, don't you ever wonder why I don't talk to her anymore?"

"Mom..I didn't know.."

"When your father left, all secrets came out, I found out who my real friends were. You being friends with her doesn't sit well with me"

"I'm not my father mom, I'm not a cheater. You raised me better than that" Harry kissed her hand, he never liked his mom being upset,

"I know baby..you have achieved so much at such a young age, I'm so proud of you always," Anne kissed his hand back, "Mom.." Harry could see her eyes wet, "Dont worry about me, I'll always have a heart of a woman scorned I guess," she laughed quietly,

"I love you mom.."

"I know..now let's go before little Yazzie blows off.."

*

Harry was at home looking at houses Sophia's friend sent a link to browse at and making a note of the one he likes. Her friend's name is Cheryl, an estate agent. She helped Liam and Sophia find their nice flat. He was upset seeing his mom upset and it was pure luck he talked to Liam about what happened today, cause Niall was not available. Liam had told him about Cheryl and gave him her contact numbers. Liam also didn't like Kendall helping him given their fuckbuddies history. He's still not over seeing her with Harry when him and Zayn were not talking. Liam as much as he trust him, he doesn't trust her. He also said Zayn does need to be involved in choosing their home and he might appreciate being included in the choice than it be a surprise.

So he texted his apologies to Kendall and cancelled for pulling out. Kendall also apologised for her behaviour towards Anne or if she across as disrespectful to her and Zayn. She sent her congratulations for his engagement she wasn't aware about that. She offered to send Krispy Kreme, Anne's favourite donuts, but Anne declined the offer. Harry was surprised, Anne never says no to Kripsy Kreme, and had to ask why, "she probably hopes I choke on a sprinkle" was her answer and Harry laughed out so loud, her mom joined in. She was happy he found another agency, and couldn't be prouder of the man he had become. Anyone who disrespects your mother isn't worth being in your circle of friends, Liam told him. His mom has taught him so much and he wasn't about to disrespect her by going against wishes. He's still her baby, no what how old he is.