I'm at work and I'm already two cups of coffee in. Addict? I think so. I haven't heard from Harry for about a week now and just as I suspected he was over me as soon as the last call ended. I haven't seen or heard from Niall and I really do miss him so much, I wish we could just talk things over and start over new.
Niall is a pretty easy-going guy, very sweet and caring and gives his all to those he loves. But once you cross him it's hard for him to get over it because he can't understand why you hurt him or what he did to deserve it. Niall never did anything wrong to me in the past and he definitely didn't deserve me leaving his side. But I have to admit that things happen and opportunities come in your life that you don't expect.
I have to rid myself of these thoughts because if I continue to swim in this sadness I'll drown. I know that everything isn't in my power and some things will work themselves out. I can't let this consume me, I have a career that I have to focus on not losing. If I continue to act like this and Casey notices she'll definitely send me home and home is the last place I'd like to be right now.
Once I'm done second guessing my life and all the decisions I've made that has lead me to this point I get a phone call.
"Hello Ms. Atkins, you have a visitor."
It's Tracy, the lobby receptionist. Very sweet girl she reminds me of myself when I was in high school. But she is also very nosey and quite up to date with everyone's personal life at the office.
"Who's the visitor Tracy ?"
"He... I mean they asked to keep it confidential."
I let out a sigh and decide to just let the person up. Whoever it is they're in the mood for playing games, something that I'm not very fond of. Once I begin to attempt to type this article for the millionth time, I hear a knock on my door. With a subtle come in, the door slightly opens and I see the long beautiful locks that belong to none other than Harry Styles.
I'm annoyed, instantly.
This man is certainly persistent. I have to give him his props but damn I wish he'd leave me alone. Is he really into me or is this some sick joke ?
"Harry... hey, what brings you in today ?"
"I just wanted to have lunch but since you always find an excuse to come out I thought I'd just bring it to you."
Very sweet of him but I sense the sarcasm.
"Oh Harry you didn't have to do this." I pause when I notice the flowers and curse under my breath. I was starting to feel bad for blowing him off so much but I really did have my reasons.
"I guess I could take my break right now." He smiled so bright it instantly caused butterflies in my stomach. I honestly didn't think they lived there anymore. As soon as I noticed them I shooed them away. He sat down in front of me and we cleared off my desk. He set down several Japanese dishes that smelled amazing and I just couldn't wait to dig in.
"You look beautiful today." I heard him speak and I was surprised at his words. I mean it's just a compliment but I don't get them too often. I smiled at him and just continued to eat this wonderful food.
"How was your day so far, I didn't come here to just look at you and watch you eat all this food. Even though it is a beautiful sight."
I blushed just a little bit but looked away when our eyes locked.
"Well I've actually been working on the One Direction article for the issue next month." I noticed that he wasn't listening but just staring at my mouth. I cleared my throat to get his attention and he just started to laugh. I noticed him grab a napkin and slowly lean in towards my mouth. I was frozen in my spot and didn't move until I confirmed he wasn't going to kiss me. I felt his hand covered in the napkin begin to wipe my mouth and he was smiling so hard you'd think it was a photo op.
He gestured to his mouth and said "sorry you had a little something there."
I laughed. Genuinely laughed harder than I have in days. Harry just wiped my mouth for me, he's the celebrity shouldn't he be shunned for such actions? That's me being a little dramatic again but hey I'm a writer for a reason right ? Harry joined in and we laughed for about a solid minute before I stopped myself.
"What the hell was that about?"
"I don't know I just thought I'd help you out a bit."
"Seriously Harry, what's your motive ?"
"Motive ? Really Anais? So someone can't just treat you to a nice lunch without wanting something in return?"
"That's exactly what I think, you guys can never be genuine. You're always looking for more than you give."
"Oh yea ? So what exactly do I want in return?"
"You're obviously trying to play with me, you want to have me as your little secret toy that you can sleep with whenever you want but never actually plan to take it anywhere"
"And you're obviously an idiot."
"Excuse me ? Who the hell do you think you are?"
"You think you know everything don't you ? Are guys usually into you ? Or do you always scare them away with your aggressive ways ? "
"Aggressive ways !? I'm sorry I didn't know that I randomly popped up to your office to have lunch after you blew me off several times."
"It's obviously me trying to show you that I actually take a liking to you, I don't do this for any other woman."
"You want me to believe that bull sh.t? Seriously Harry I'm not an idiot." I rolled my eyes and picked up my phone to check a text from Casey saying she was stepping out for a bit.
When I looked back up I noticed Harry out of his seat and leaning towards me for the second time today. This time he wasn't trying to wipe my mouth, but actually trying to kiss me. I jumped out of my seat and looked at him with wide eyes. He looked back just as shocked but had that sly smirk on his face. He's seriously trying time today but I won't let him win.
"Harry you need to go." My voice was a bit shaky but I tried to say it as stern as I could. He shook his head and laughed.
"You're just as stubborn as Niall described."
"EXCUSE ME!?"
My heart was beating out of my freaking chest! So Niall did speak to the boys about me. They all already know who I am. I feel my world spinning so fast that I could almost throw up. They all know I'm a piece of sh.t.
But wait, if they all know who I am why would Harry try to pursue me? This is the same sick joke I was talking about.
"Yea Niall talked about you a lot when the band first got together. I ignored him for the most part but when he showed pictures I took an interest in you. Not much but when I saw you a few days ago I really wanted to take you out and get to know you."
"But you know that he loves me so what the hell are you doing?"
"He mentioned that he was talking to some other girl we all met at one of our performances."
My heart broke.
"You're lying."
He looked at me with the straightest face and I knew he wasn't. Or maybe he could be saying all of this to get me to forget about Niall.
"I don't need to lie my love, but if you don't believe me then you can ask him yourself."
"How?"
He smirked.
"There's a lot of things that will add up soon, and only time can tell the stories."
I looked at him wondering what the hell he could be talking about cause it all doesn't make any sense.
"I really do like you and I'm hoping you can actually start to give me a chance."
"Harry I'm really..." he presses his finger to my lip to shut me up and I look at him with wide eyes. I slap his hand away before he continues.
"Listen there's a fundraiser for children in need Wednesday night, I really want you to be my date."
"Harry I don't think it's a good idea."
"Didn't I just tell you to hush up, don't fight it just come with me. What's the worst that can happen ?"
"Oh I don't know maybe I can trip and bust my ass."
"It was rhetorical Anais." He rolls his eyes.
It maybe a rhetorical question but a lot can actually go wrong. I can get embarrassed on tv, all over social media or end up on the front page of a gossip blog labeled as Harry's new "secret lover" or "next piece of ass." How delightful.
I hesitate because what if he's lying about Niall? What if this is all a joke between the band? What if I look like the biggest idiot? But what if he's also telling the truth?
All these questions and I don't know what to believe, I should trust myself and not some stranger I met a few days ago. But something inside of me still strayed away from my instincts.
I inhale. Hold my breath for a bit and then release it.
"Ok, I'll go."
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LOTS OF THINGS REVEALED IN THIS CHAPTER!
I really do hope you guys enjoyed reading this one. I couldn't hold in Harry's true motive anymore.
I've been gone and I always say I'm back and then take a century to write another chapter.
But chapter 8 is already being written and edited so look out for it in a few days.
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Stay Tuned. Stay Beautiful.
