-150-: Father's Day

                                    

                                          
"Happy Father's Day, baby," Ariana whispered into Harry's ear as she ran her fingertips along his naked back. She felt the small bumps raising on his skin and kissed his shoulder blade gently. It was only 8am so Alexandria wouldn't wake for another hour or so.
"Mmm, that feels good," he moaned as Ariana swung her right leg over his body, straddling his butt and massaging his shoulders.
"You're stressed, what are you stressing about?" Ariana asked him and he shrugged his shoulders. 
In all honestly he didn't feel stressed, he felt relaxed, lucky, in love and like a father. He was probably stressing about the kids and if they were okay. Ariana just decided to let it fly and continued massaging him, leaning down and leaving a kiss on his shoulder, and then the middle of the top of his back, and then the other shoulder. "I want to give you my gift before the kids wake up."
She rolled off of his body and he turned around to lay on his back. "You didn't need to get me anything," he assured her and she popped her head back around from the closet.
"After what you got me for Mother's Day, I don't think so," he chuckled shaking his head. He thought about all the possibilities that the gift could be. He knew it would be something he would love. And Ariana couldn't wait. When she came back out of the closet holding two things that were wrapped, both rectangular, one large and one small, he had no idea what it could be.
Ariana handed both gifts to him and he opened the small one first. She had bought him a new ring since he had currently lost his favorite one with peace engraved, she had ordered the exact same on on the internet that hadn't come yet but when she had went into Selfridges and seen the engravable she bought him a plain silver band much like his peace one, with 'Best Father. Best Husband. Our everything.' and once he read it, his eyes started to get glossy.
He was touched that Ariana had put that effort into his gift. "There's another present on it's way. I had to order it online because they didn't have it in store, but you'll finally have your 'peace' right back," he smiled shaking his head.
"This one's definitely my favorite now," Ariana smiled and he put the right onto his middle finger on his right hand. She picked up his hand and kissed the ring. He took the second package and she nodded, prodding him to open the package. He opened it to see the brown leather journal that you had bought him 4 months ago.
"I'll go make you breakfast. Look inside," Ariana whispered, kissing his jaw, and leaving the room to make him his favorite, french toast with strawberries and blueberries.
Harry opened the journal once Ariana had left the room and smiled at her writing filling up the first page.
Harry, my love,
You and I quickly became inseparable after our first date, and t was as if we'd known each other our whole lives and were being reunited after an eternity. We talked and talked about everything. Our life stories, hopes and dreams, how many kids we wanted and how we would raise them, and that night you whispered to me that you wanted me to be the mother of your kids when you thought I was sleeping, I wasn't...
You were (and still are) a man that I adored, one who listened to me, and really listened to me, and understood me like no one else ever did. I fell head over heels in love with your honesty, your morals and the very essence of who you are. I knew you would be the most incredible father to our future children.
You live and breathe this family. Everything you do, every decision you make and your hard work day after day is for us and our future. Watching our daughter wrap her arms around your neck and snuggle her faces into your chest as she closes her eyes with a sigh may very well be one of the most beautiful things I witness. Our son's face could light up a room when you enter it. Watching his chubby little legs run towards you is something I'll never forget. The things that you are teaching our kids are truly incredible, and I can't wait to watch them turn out with as big of a heart as you, and be as caring and kind as you are.
The father/daughter relationship and father/son relationship are both unique. One is not better or worse, more or less, stronger or weaker than the other. But they are different. You are providing both of them with what they need. You're teaching them to love and to be loved.
Your humor is a staple in our lives; how quiet would our house be without laughter? They expect tickles with your hugs and whiskers with your kisses. You're teaching them to smile, to find joy, and to feel happiness.
The kindness you show to other people rubs off on them. They see you help others and give generously. You're teaching them compassion and respect, manners and appreciation.
They're watching how you treat me. They're watching how you never leave or enter our house without kisses and hugs. You're teaching them how to be a great partner. You're teaching them about the important treasure that is family.
Little girls are just as capable as little boys, and little boys are just as capable as little girls. You are teaching our daughter to have strength, and our son to have sensitivity. You are ignoring gender roles and raising our kids as people. You're teaching them equality.
They watch everything that you do, learn from everything that you do, and want to do everything that you do. You are, and will continue to be, a big player in their self-esteem. You're teaching them to be confident, self-assured, and proud.
Thank you for your patience, your never-ending support and most importantly your love. You are the frame that holds this entire house of love together and remind us daily that chivalry is alive and well. We want to tell you that we appreciate everything you do for us and everything you've sadrificed for us. We appreciate you. Thank you for being the best father I know. And thank you for being not only their hero, but mine too.
Happy Father's Day to our everything!
Your Wife & Kids xxx
Harry's eyes were wet by the time he finished reading it and he smiled. Ariana had started to make her way upstairs with Harry's breakfast, went into their room and laid it on his lap.
"Enjoy babe," Ariana smiled before excusing herself to go wake Alexandria.
"Honey, come on, it's Daddy's Day today. You want to come give him his present?" She nodded and she smiled. Ariana had gotten him a photo frame saying DAD at the top left and underneath 'Any man can be a FATHER but it takes someone really special to be called... DADDY' from the kids with a picture in the right side of it of him and the kids. Ariana had also made him a t-shirt with the kids handprints on it with Alexandria and Dylan scribbled underneath their handprints. And lastly she had bought him a mug saying 3 Reasons I Love Being A Daddy. And underneath that it had A stick figure face with hair and underneath that it said 'Mama'. Next to that was a picture of a little girl with not as much hair as the one before and underneath that said Alexandria. And then beside that there was a picture of a toddler boy with a little straggly bit of hair coming from the top of his head and underneath it said Dylan.
She jumped out of bed and gave Ariana a hug and a kiss and she went into her closet getting the Father's Day bag out. Ariana handed it to her, grabbed Harry's breakfast, grabbed Dylan from his room, and walked into their bedroom where Harry was still reading over the journal.
"Thank you for this. Thank you so much," he whispered as Ariana put his breakfast on his lap.
"You're welcome my love," Ariana smiled.
Harry loved all of his gifts, and she had arranged a nice meal for them all tonight. Ariana was spoiling him and she was just glad that he was having a good day spend with the kids and Ariana.
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arianastyles: Happy Father's Day to the wonderful @harrystyles. Not only the kids hero but also mine. Thank you for everything you've done for us. You're the best daddy ever. And I hope you know how incredible you are xx
Ariana attached a picture of Harry juggling both of the kids a few weeks ago with both of the kids making faces.