Harry was looking deeply in my eyes with all the love adoration. His gaze left my eyes and got settled on my lips. He leaned forward and smashed his lips on mine. Initially the kiss was light and feathery but soon it changed into passionate and deep. The pleasure was high, I moaned  and sighed in the blissful state. His lips were in perfect sync with mine. When we pulled apart from the kiss, I looked in Harry's eyes and gasped when I saw lust beaming in his eyes. Not able to take such strong emotions I closed my eyes and pressed my forehead on his. When I open my eyes again I saw the face of my dread. Harry's face was contorted into Steven's face. I gasped in horror and pulled apart.

"Did you think I will not come back for you angel? You belonged to me and only mine" He said in sickening voice. I yelled and shrieked flapping my arms like mad. No this can not happen. 

"Althea! Babe! Althea. Come back to me. It's just a nightmare. Come on love open your eyes" Harry was coaxing when I open my eyes and looked towards Harry. 

"Harry" I groaned and immediately sat up immediately crushing him a hug. "It was very bad dream. He came back, he is back Harry, he is coming to take me."

Harry tighten his grip on her and said "Shh baby, everything is okay, it was just a nightmare" 

I sobbed and nodded. It was just a nightmare. But it seemed so real, that it's after effect shook me badly. 

"Why are getting these nightmares now? You were completely fine at the hospital" Harry asked.

"Maybe they were giving me medicines to relax my brain" I replied. Harry nodded in understanding. 

The next morning when I woke up I was cocooned in the warmth of Harry's arm. I yawned and looked towards the peaceful figure sleeping beside me. I smiled looking at the innocence that radiated from him. Harry open his eyes and smiled towards me "Enjoying the view? Are we?" I blushed "Very much"  and then moved forward to peck him on lips. 

"Mmm. Such a nice way to start morning." He replied and pulled me more towards him. He put his face in the crook of my neck and started placing feathery kisses. I gasped at the sudden sensation of tickling and playfully yelped "Harry! it tickles" But he gave me deaf ears and continued his torture. He pulled my sleeve down and bit me on the shoulder leaving red mark. 

"There" He said smugly "I marked you as mine" I chuckled "Getting territorial much" 

He shook his head as no "Trying to replace every horrific memory of that monster Preston. I feel so bad. I saw you sitting with him in the car. I could have stopped everything but my ego was more important to  me" 

I placed a soft kiss on his nose and replied "There was nothing you could have done. Besides it in the past. And these nightmares will eventually go. I will tell the doctors about them. It is just the way of brain to cope" 

"Quite fucked up way it is" Harry replied irately. I giggled and pecked his lips. "I have very important meeting to attend later today. Hopefully you will be fine by yourself" Harry asked. I nodded my head. "I am going to take a shower. Would you like to join me Miss Williams?" 

I slapped him playfully and shook my head as no. "Think again. You have got a chance to look me naked in hot steamy shower" 

"Harry!" I groaned "Go" Harry chuckled and left me to take a shower. When he closed his door, I took that chance to sleep bit more. 

This time when I open my eyes I saw a towel clad Harry rummaging in the cupboard. His toned muscular back was on a show, the water droplets were glistening at his back giving a sexy look. he turned and his abs was now on display. When I looked up towards his face, he was smirking knowingly. 

"Repenting your decision to not join me the shower" Harry asked tauntingly. I got up from bed and sauntered to where he was standing and leaned in towards his ears and whispered rather seductively "You wish Harry. But I am not" And then suddenly pulled away.

"Tease" He groaned. I laughed at his state and when I started moving away he griped my wrist and pulled me towards his "Don't play dangerous games Althea. I am walking on a very thin thread. Don't tease a hungry lion" I blushed crimson and bite my lip nervously.  He groaned "Don't bite that lip Miss Williams or else I will take you now and here forgetting your damaged shoulder" I blushed more and Harry laughed at my uneasiness. He smashed his lips on mine and kissed me deeply. "Now go take a shower and I strongly recommend a caution to lock the door Althea. I may barge in" I gasped and he winked. I rushed towards the bathroom gasping for breaths. He was having very dangerous effect on me. As cautioned by him I locked the doors and started taking a shower.

When after taking shower and getting dressed I descended the stairs the delicious smell of pancakes hit my nostrils. When I entered kitchen I saw Harry cooking in his office attire minus the coat. He was looking a sexy beast. I cleared my throat to announce my presence.

"Oh there you are my princess. Come sit and have breakfast, I have made pancakes with chocolate sauce."

"Yum" I replied. He chuckled at my childishness "By the way Althea, Liam called Gabriel will stop by in the noon to meet you" I nodded "And how is your shoulder?" 

"It's bit sore sometimes. Just waiting for this shoulder cast to be removed" I replied 

"Good, now come on eat your breakfast and I will come with you for your appointment with the doctor" He said placing the pancakes in front of me. I sighed "It's fine, I will ask Ashton or someone else. You concentrate on your work"

"No Althea I am coming and that is it. Moreover I want to meet Gabriel too. So I will see at noon" Placing kiss on my forehead he sauntered in the hall 

"Aren't you having breakfast?" I asked "Already done darling, I was getting late for work. I will see you soon and don't forget I love you" He said coming back in the kitchen and pecking my lips. "Love you too" I replied and deepen the kiss. Harry groaned "Woman stop kissing me or else I won't be able to cross the thresh hold of this apartment." 

I laughed and nodded myhead.

I was on cloud 9. Harry told me that he loves me. Love  such a fancy word but now a days meaningless. I don't want that in my case. As cliche as it may sound but I want my happily ever after. 

After Harry left I skyped my parents for an hour or so. I was genuinely happy. Later that day Ashton stopped by at my apartment.

"What is the matter you are beaming like a newly bloomed rose" Ashton asked. Blushing i embraced Ashton in a warm hug. "I am happy. Harry confessed his love towards me" 

"Really!" Ashton asked flabbergasted. "Can't believe my baby sister tamed the casanova boy. But I am happy for you Althea. If Harry makes you happy then I am contented" 

He embraced me and kissed my forehead. "How are things between you and Priya?" I asked to which Ashton blushed. "Aww look my manly brother blushing like a teenager boy."

"Althea" he warned me.  I giggled at his uneasiness. 

"I got to go, I am bit busy. I just stopped by to ask about you" I nodded. The door bell went off and I went to open the door. 

On the other side a pretty brunette in floral dress was standing with greenish blue eyes and innocent smile like an angel. "Gabriel" I called her ecstatic  and embraced her in a hug. "Come inside"

Ashton came into view and greeted Gabriel "Ashy poo" she cooed and Ashton groaned at his nickname. He took Gabriel in a bear hug. "What is my little wify doing here in New York" 

Gabriel gasped "Can't a wife come to meet her hubby poo" she teased. Ashton and Gabriel tease and refer each other as husband wife. When Gabriel was 6 she always used to say that she will get married with Ashton because he always use to bring loads of sweets with him for her. They grew up but there childish behavior remained same. 

We took seats at the kitchen counter and started catching up with all the things that happened in the past few months. I informed her about my kidnapping and how I barely survived and to spice up the conversation I told her about Ashton's love life. 

"Now we can't forget about Harry can we?" Gabriel teased me "Liam told me that you are dating the dimpled boy" I blushed and nodded.

"Althea" a husky and manly voice called from the hall. I blushed think of devil and devil will appear.

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